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How Lil Nas X Is Encouraging Fans To Troll Chick-Fil-A Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/March 30, 2021 2:29 pm EST Will Chick-fil-A give you a free sandwich and a lemonade if you play Lil Nas X’s new “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” in the drive-through? Maybe not, but that’s what the “Old Town Road” artist joked on Twitter as part of his trolling spree against critics of his new song and music video, which he says is “a commentary on anti-gay messaging in pop culture” (via UpRoxx)....

How The Pandemic Has Affected Fast Food Chain Growth Noam Galai/Getty Images By Felix Behr/April 6, 2021 1:25 pm EST Over the past year of pandemic coverage, news has been divided: The restaurant industry, as a whole, has barely kept its head above water, but a few brands have thrived. That picture of sharp contrasts was Restaurant Business’ summation of Technomic’s 2021 Chain Restaurant Report. Sales for the largest chains as a whole have dropped, but that overview belies the few that have done well for themselves during the turmoil....

Jack In The Box Has Exciting News For Fans Of Its Tiny Tacos Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 29, 2021 11:00 am EST The popular fast food chain Jack in the Box has something for everyone. While other restaurants may be content to stop just with burgers and fries, Jack in the Box’s varied menu includes the classics like hamburgers, fries, and chicken tenders. However, they also aren’t afraid to get a little more adventures with the menu, adding items like tiny tacos, jumbo egg rolls, and stuffed jalapeño poppers to their offerings (via Jack in the Box)....

Over 50% Of Americans Said They Would Choose A Good Burrito Over A Date Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/April 23, 2021 12:09 pm EST If soft lighting and romantic music just don’t do it for you, you may not be alone. According to a recent survey from Top Agency, 53% of Americans would rather have an awesome burrito over a romantic date. While this burrito insight might have some people feeling a big wave of relief for next Valentine’s Day, this tasty tidbit is only one food fact from the agency’s survey of 1,791 people....

Rome’s Fresh Pizza Vending Machine Is Causing A Stir Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 7, 2021 10:24 am EST When you imagine a vending machine, you probably think of the contraption dispensing candy or chips. In this day and age, entrepreneurs have taken these automatic kiosks to the next level. According to HuffPost, these machines now feature foods ranging from fresh eggs, lettuce, fully constructed burritos, live crabs, and hot dogs, among many more outlandish items....

Seafood Appetizers That Will Seriously Impress Your Guests Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Emily Monaco/March 24, 2021 3:49 pm EST Fish and seafood are quite possibly some of the healthiest foods hiding out in your fridge or freezer. Fish, shrimp, and other kinds of seafood are typically rich in nutrients, with vitamins, minerals like calcium, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. And both fish and seafood are the ideal stars for appetizers that will truly wow your dinner guests....

The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit Starbucks Getty Images By Jessica Booth/Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 7:02 pm EST Starbucks is known for many great things: it’s is the largest coffee chain in the entire world. It’s regularly named to “best” lists by both Fortune and Forbes, thanks to the way they treat their employees, the benefits they offer, and the way they run their business. Of course, it’s also known for its popular seasonal lattes (who can forget the Pumpkin Spice Latte?...

The Complicated Dish Kate Hudson Cooks When Hosting Dinner Parties George Pimentel/Getty Images By Karen Hart/March 1, 2021 4:23 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Kate Hudson knows a lot about entertaining and hosting dinner parties. Maybe she gets it from her famous mom and Hollywood icon, Goldie Hawn, or maybe it is just a part of the Southern California way, but according to Chatelaine, Hudson shares that her approach to the perfect party is “nothing too perfect, nothing too fussy, just the right amount of attention to detail to look great, but not so stuffy you can’t enjoy yourself....

The Real Reason Guy Fieri’s Tournament Of Champions Is East Coast Vs. West Coast Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 30, 2021 4:38 am EST East Coast versus West Coast is a time honored U.S. rivalry, but why choose this regional battle for Tournament of Champions on Food Network? While your mind may wander to the ’90s East Coast versus West Coast hip hop and rap, that isn’t the reason....

The Surprising Origin Story Of Rocky Road Ice Cream Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 9:57 am EST The ice cream flavor Rocky Road has a rather complicated backstory, or rather, dueling backstories. As ice cream historian (now that’s a sweet job!) Amy Ettinger told KQED, “It’s very common in ice cream history to have these kinds of disputes,” and references the fact that six different vendors claim to have debuted the ice cream cone at the 1904 St....

The Truth About Cicada Pizza Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/June 24, 2021 1:07 pm EST If you notice it gets a lot louder in your area once every 17 years, then you might be experiencing the sweet, sweet sounds of a cicada serenade. According to the National Park Service, the largest brood of 17-year cicadas, known affectionately as Brood X, can be found in locations centering around Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana, and eastern Tennessee....

The Truth About Sprite Zero Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 13, 2021 10:19 am EST Soda can be a refreshing drink to have when you’re looking for a quick fix for your sweet tooth. Of course, sodas have often received criticism for being high in sugar and can be pretty bad for your health in general. According to a Healthline piece, drinking too much soda has been associated with health issues such as tooth decay, obesity, and a higher risk of illnesses such as heart ailments and cancer....

The Untold Truth Of Insomnia Cookies Twitter By Amy Hamblen/Jan. 26, 2021 10:52 pm EST It turns out you were not the first (or the last) college student to sit in your dorm late at night, wishing you had a warm cookie to nibble on while you, um, studied. That is exactly what Seth Berkowitz was thinking about, according to HuffPost, when he cooked up the idea for Insomnia Cookies. In 2003, Berkowitz was attending The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania when he started his business venture....

These Are The Only Original McDonald’s Arches Left Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 9:18 am EST McDonald’s menu is known for Happy Meals, Big Macs, and of course, the ubiquitous golden arches. Anyone who spots them knows that they’re in the presence of (as of last September) one of the chain’s more than 38,000 locations around the world, according to Eat This, Not That!. According to the book “Fast Food Nation” (via an article posted by Business Insider), a Sponsorship Research International survey found that a stunning 88% of people recognize the golden arches, compared with a mere 54% who can identify the Christian cross....

These July 2021 Aldi Finds Will Revolutionize Your Summer Vacation Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/June 30, 2021 11:49 am EST There is no doubt people love Aldi. The grocery store chain known for its low costs and innovative options, like its recent foray into dessert hummus, has a special place in the hearts of foodies and grocery shoppers everywhere. Even food as basic as butter and commonplace as chocolate and chipwiches are lauded by staff and shoppers as top-notch can’t-be-missed purchases....

This Hack Will Make Your Store Bought Icing So Much Better Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/June 12, 2021 2:51 pm EST While there’s nothing quite like crafting the perfect silky smooth Italian Meringue buttercream and encasing your cake in a perfectly frosted layer, sometimes, you just want a quick and easy solution to top that baked good. Perhaps you’d rather prioritize making the homemade cake layers and buying the icing. Maybe you want a quick addition to your tray of cookie bars or brownies....

This Is The Grossest Easter Candy, According To Nearly 40% Of People Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/April 1, 2021 7:37 am EST You probably already know what the answer is here. Mashed recently asked 655 Americans, “What is the grossest Easter candy?” And from the survey, a clear winner emerged, capturing almost 40 percent of the total vote in a field of seven candidates. The second grossest candy in our survey got less than half the number of votes as our grossest....

This Is What It’s Really Like To Work At Noodles And Company Tony Webster/Wikimedia Commons By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 9, 2021 11:53 am EST Noodles and Company prides itself on being a versatile brand as far as noodle-based dishes are concerned. According to the brand’s site, the restaurant, which first opened in 1995 in Denver, is mindful of using ingredients that are top-notch and fresh (via Fast Food Menu Prices). The company also claims to be a positive work place for its employees, with an aim to live the values: “We Care, We Show Pride, We are Passionate, and We Love Life....

This Is What President Biden Eats At His Favorite Restaurants Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 15, 2021 2:08 pm EST To the public, President Joe Biden is known for his endearing ice cream eating habits, but to his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, his go-to eats are a bit more specific. According to Wilmington natives that have often dined near him or served him, Biden is known for liking his milkshakes from The Charcoal Pit made “thick and lumpy” and enjoyed alongside a cheeseburger covered in pickle chips, as noted by Food & Wine who went on a presidential-sized food tour of the town....

This Is Where The Color Of Yellow Rice Comes From Shutterstock By Robin Mosley/Jan. 21, 2021 2:51 pm EST There are many varieties of rice from all over the world, according to Serious Eats; and if you’re like us and you love eating rice, then you’ve surely seen yellow rice before, even if you haven’t had the chance to cook with it in your own meals yet. If you purchase yellow rice from your local grocery store or online, it could have added ingredients you probably want to steer clear of in large quantities....