Food & drink

Food & drink

"It's a little bit like that era's grown-up cousin has taken the reins," says Sharman-Cox. "More decadent luxury rather than garish waste."

The quesarito feels like the glaringly modern invention of view-farming TikTok food scientists, but it's actually been around for more than a decade-and before it ever hit Taco Bell's official menu, it started as a humble secret menu item at Chipotle. In honor of the quesarito's fleeting return, here's a look back at the history of one of the weirdest-and most forward-thinking-fast-food creations to ever grace our palates.

The banana bread chocolate milk is a highly popular spin on a Dutch Bros iced coffee drink, the banana bread iced latte. Some customers have asked for this secret menu item by name, and the staff understood what they wanted, but to make it extra clear, order an iced chocolate milk with banana and hazelnut syrups and a banana-flavored soft top.

I take pride in being a gym rat, but when I'm deep into a consistent training routine, convenience often wins out over carefully cooked meals. When I'm already dedicating hours each week to the gym, the last thing I want to do with my downtime is spend more time prepping, cooking, and cleaning. As a result, I end up relying heavily on protein shakes and bars to hit my macro goals.

Britain's leading restaurant groups saw delivery sales rise by 3.6% year-on-year in November, according to the latest NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker, powered by CGA intelligence. The figure is slightly above the UK's rate of inflation in November, which was set at 3.2% by the Consumer Prices Index from the Office for National Statistics. However, it is well below the Tracker's figure of 7.6% in October, and is the lowest growth since June.

In a bold move that signals a new era for Las Vegas hospitality, the JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino have announced a comprehensive property-wide rebrand, officially uniting under the name The Resort at Summerlin effective January 1, 2026. This $75 million transformation represents more than just a name change: it's a strategic repositioning that places food and beverage innovation at the heart of a luxury destination experience.

If 2025 had a flavor, it was whatever came in a bowl. Americans this year spent their lunch breaks shoveling in salads, burritos, and grain bowls, according to new data from Uber for Business. Consider this roundup your Slop Bowl Wrapped - the definitive look at what workers actually ate between Zooms, commutes, and creeping existential dread. Residents from more than half of the US ordered healthy bowls and salads more than anything else, Uber found.

For some, MAHA has been defined by its efforts around medicines and vaccines, like the White House's push to suggest there's a link between acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and autism, in spite of numerous studies showing no link between the two. For others, the MAHA movement has been defined by its efforts to improve America's food supply and to remove artificial dyes and other synthetic additives from America's packaged food and drinks.

Chef George Mendes, whose former NYC restaurant Aldea earned a Michelin star, is bringing two concepts to Boston, starting with a tasting menu at Agosto that will blend Mendes' Portuguese roots with his experiences as a chef in New York, France, and Spain, Boston magazine reports. Baby Sister will be a bakery-cafe that will serve bread, breakfast sandwiches, and Portugal's beloved pastry, the Pastéis de nata.

'There was a time when Boston's food scene was as predictable as the Green Line at rush hour: not perfect but getting the job done,' the publication wrote. 'This was the city of just-fine steaks in wood-panelled dining rooms, red sauce by the gallon in the North End, and lobster rolls and fried clams in every direction - it was dependable and very Boston, but hardly adventurous or exciting. But in recent years, the city has pulled off the reinvention of the century.'

Delaware may be the second-smallest U.S. state (after Rhode Island), but it offers many perks, such as miles of family-friendly beaches and 17 stunning state parks. It's also home to a wide array of prosperous businesses - including highly acclaimed restaurants that fit any budget or craving. A visit to this Mid-Atlantic state allows you to sample a range of celebrated signature dishes and desserts, from steamed crabs to crab cakes, slippery dumplings, oysters, fried chicken, vinegar fries, and peach pie.

No longer is the preferred ski resort chosen based on the perfect piste - destinations are chosen based on crowd, accommodations, shopping opportunities, and, more and more often, restaurants. Throwing its hat into Aspen's hospitality ring is beloved NYC spot Marea, which is opening at the St Regis Aspen Resort on December 22. Marea at The Snow Lodge marks the restaurant's third outpost, following on from the successes of Marea Beverly Hills in 2024 and the launch of the first-ever Marea just off Central Park back in 2009.

Come to Rye Bar every Wednesday for free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase. Mo and Kat are you bartenders and hot dog slingers for the night (combining their love of hot dogs and tequila), and will pair the perfect cocktail for you for hot doggin' all night. And your pet dogs are welcome, too! Wiener Wednesday Every Wednesday, 6pm to close Rye Bar, 688 Geary St. at Leavenworth, SFFree hot dog with every Hornitos cocktail or shot purchase

The diner is iconic, and so is its menu. It's full of popular items, particularly for breakfast, but none are quite as popular as its Slams. A tribute to the legendary home-run-hitting baseball player Hank Aaron, Denny's created its very first Original Grand Slam in 1977. Mimicking the four bases in baseball, it came with four items, including pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage.

Nestled in the heart of Logan Square, Daisies is an all-day gathering place designed to move with its patrons. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the cafe hums with remote workers and early risers sipping coffee and savoring pastries. Come 5 p.m., the lights dim, the menu shifts, and the space transforms. Laptops are swapped for phones snapping photos of dinner - because the phone always eats first. Mugs become wine glasses, pastries become pasta, and the energy shifts from soft chatter to lively banter.

the chain has quite a few seafood-based dishes, including a chilled seafood tower, crab cakes, and calamari. That said, one dish has amassed quite the cult following. If you guessed the Spicy Shrimp appetizer, you're correct. Although its flavor and texture are the top reasons the dish is popular among fans, the way the shrimp is prepared is really the secret behind the appetizer's success.

Established in 1946, Fosters Freeze was the first fast food restaurant in California, and you can still visit 38 locations today. McDonald's was founded in 1940 in California. However it wouldn't be until 1948 that they revamped the restaurant into a fast food format by adopting what they called a Speedee Service System. Likewise, In-N-Out didn't show up on the scene until 1948, meaning Fosters Freeze had a little time to perfect the idea before the more popular chains caught on.

After nearly 10 years of operations, Perez-Gallardo is parting with Lil' Deb's, which has been through the ups and downs of the restaurant business since it opened. The restaurant became known as a hub of creativity, from its fried fish dishes to delightfully vibrant decor to an ever-steadfast community focus: 69 cents (intentionally) from every dish sale goes to mutual aid funds.

The Catskills have long been a retreat-first for 19th-century painters and writers, later for city escapees chasing mountain air and summer swims. That legacy hasn't faded, but the region feels freshly alive these days as chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs put down roots. Farm-to-table restaurants, craft food and beverage purveyors from breweries to creameries, and design-driven boutique hotels now coexist with retro diners, antique shops, and historic inns-many of which have been restored.

On December 15, North American food producer Danone U.S. announced a voluntary recall of one of its dessert products, per a notice posted on the website of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is recalling its So Delicious Dairy Free brand of Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. The recall is due to concerns that the product may contain foreign materials mixed into the dessert.

Every year when the leaves fall from the trees and the weather turns crisp, I haul my fondue pot out from the back of my kitchen cabinet, purchase a borderline obscene amount of Alpine cheese, and prepare to host one of my favorite gatherings of the year: a fondue party. Fondue parties are comforting and convivial, the perfect way to embrace the it's-dark-by-5 p.m. season with soft lighting, cozy vibes, and a bubbling, communal pot of cheese at the center of it all.

Aldi's so-called aisle of shame is nothing short of a treasure trove. Known officially as Aldi Finds, it's the last place that customers want to visit if they're intending to pick up only the essentials. Typically, this section includes lifestyle and home goods products in addition to limited-time-only grocery finds - think Disney-themed cookware, inexpensive Dutch ovens and pots that rival what you'd find at fancier retailers, and autumnal foods. So what's the mistake? Not grabbing something good when you see it.

It's that time of the year when we're celebrating with friends and dreading the next day, especially as we age and the hangovers are a different beast.

Tart and sweet flavors collide beautifully in this vibrant vegan cranberry tart. Every bite is fruity and creamy, with a little spiced cookie crunch from the crust. Inside the tart, there's a white chocolate base layer and a cranberry curd layer. It all works together so harmoniously! Perfect for capping a plant-based holiday feast. The Biscoff crust, whirled together in the food processor, adds a sturdy base with that classic, molasses cookie-like flavor.

You're right it is smaller. The Terry's Chocolate Orange on shop shelves this Christmas weighs 12g less than it did this time last year. That's a decrease in size of 8% not as big a cut as when the product lost 10% of its mass in 2016, but a further whittling away of a favourite Christmas treat. Prices have been going up too, although it's been a series of increases.

Plant-based milk has existed for thousands of years, and it's been sold commercially for more than a century, but the real boom has come only in the last decade. Suddenly, every nut, grain, seed, and bean seems to be lending its name to a milk carton. In this increasingly crowded marketplace, there's one plant-based milk that's got everything going for it, but continues to fly under the radar: flax milk.