Restaurants & Dining
Restaurant openings, chef interviews, reviews and dining guides
Three Modern Appletini Recipes Trade Neon Sweetness for Fresh Apple Flavor
Bartenders update the Appletini with baijiu, fino sherry, Calvados and housemade syrups while keeping its sweet-tart apple character.
Beyond Matcha: Japan’s Black and Oolong Tea Revival
Japanese growers are making distinctive black and oolong teas with floral, spiced flavors and methods that expand the country’s tea story beyond matcha.
Cocktail Bars Have Rediscovered the Fun in Drinking
After years of defending cocktail craft, bartenders are embracing vodka, playful drinks and relaxed bars where hospitality matters as much as what’s in the glass.
Domino’s Minecraft Dungeons II Promo Offers 20,000 Free Game Copies
Domino’s promotion pairs its personal pizza with daily game giveaways, exclusive in-game items and six collectible Minecraft Dungeons II boxes.
AMC’s New Dune: Part Three Popcorn Buckets Bring Back the Viral Sandworm Design
AMC is reviving its notorious Dune popcorn bucket for Part Three, with a two-worm version and a moving-thumper design already drawing jokes online.
TikTok Launches Must Eat Restaurant Guide in Three U.S. Markets
TikTok’s Must Eat guide draws on 40 million posts and comments, with restaurant discovery and OpenTable bookings available in three markets.
Cranberry Stuffed Mozzarella Bricks With Herbed Cranberry Dip
Crispy mozzarella sandwiches hide a layer of jellied cranberry sauce, with a tangy herb dip made from the leftover trimmings.
Hershey Adds Capacity as Salty Snack Demand Outpaces Supply
Hershey’s salty snacks sales are rising, but supply constraints have weighed on Dot’s and multipacks. New production lines are due in 2027.
Chipotle Brings Back Smoked Brisket on November 5 With App Delivery Fee Offer
Smoked Brisket returns to participating U.S. and Canadian Chipotle locations November 5, with delivery fees waived on app and website orders through November 18.
McDonald’s Holiday Drinks Bring Cranberry to Sprite and Red Bull
McDonald’s adds frosted cranberry Sprite and Red Bull drinks, plus cookie butter McCafé options, starting November 3 for a limited time.
Atkins Targets Former GLP-1 Users as Sales Fall 20.9%
Atkins is recasting its low-carb, high-protein products for people who stop GLP-1 drugs, as the brand confronts steep sales declines.
Danone to Clarify Recycled Plastic Claims on Water Bottles
Danone will specify that its 100% recycled plastic claims cover bottle bodies only, following similar commitments from Nestlé and Coca-Cola.
Mystery Flavors Turn Snack Launches Into Interactive Brand Experiences
Chips Ahoy!, Hi-Chew and Twinkies are using mystery flavors to spark trial, social sharing and seasonal engagement.
Wingstop Adds Two Korean Chili Crunch Lemon Pepper Options and a New Sprite
Wingstop’s new Lemon Pepper variations bring Korean chili crunch to dry rub and glaze, alongside a Sprite Cherry and Mello Yello Limeade drink.
In-N-Out Delivery Sellers Charge Up to $50, but Freshness Is a Gamble
Unofficial In-N-Out delivery services can cost up to $50, with limited buyer protections and food that may lose its appeal in transit.
General Mills Expands Epic Into the Growing Meat Stick Market
Epic’s four meat stick varieties bring General Mills into a crowded protein snack category, with a nationwide shelf rollout planned for 2027.
Taco Bell Adds Creamy Sriracha Chicken to Its Nacho Fries
Taco Bell’s new Nacho Fries combine slow-roasted chicken, creamy Sriracha, three cheeses and pico de gallo for $5.49 nationwide.
Poulette Potato Brings Roast Chicken Notes to Select Whole Foods Stores
Row 7’s Poulette Potato, bred from French heirloom and New York varieties, is now sold at select Whole Foods locations across three states.
Dunkin’ Launches Avengers: Doomsday Drinks, Donuts and Collectibles on November 4
Dunkin’ pairs character-inspired drinks and treats with limited-edition Avengers: Doomsday collectibles, available at participating U.S. locations from November 4.
Burger King’s Hello Kitty Kids’ Meal Adds Six Collectible Toys and a Gold-Plated Prize
Burger King’s limited-time Hello Kitty meal includes six mystery toys, with a 14K gold-plated figurine up for grabs at a Downey event.