For about a minute there, famous New York chef Mario Batali sounded like a champion of feminism. Batali praised the women in the kitchen of his "fanciest restaurant," Del Posto. But his actions didn't match his words.
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Did Rick Wetzel start a pretzel business simply because it rhymed with his name? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Wetzel, who also owns pizza restaurant Blaze with his wife and business partner, Elise Wetzel, cleared up this mystery once and for all.
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NPC International was once the biggest franchisee for both Pizza Hut and Wendy's. So when the company filed for bankruptcy, it was only a matter of time before we were told just how many Pizza Hut branches we would be losing, and that day has come.
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What a time for spicy chicken fans! Wendy's is celebrating the debut of their all-new Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich by including it as part of their 4 for $4 Meal Deal, which allows you to create your own meal
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While you might be tempted to go ahead and order a hot drink laced with warm and cozy spices even though the weather is still warm enough to make you sweat, Dairy Queen is offering up the perfect alternative this year.
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One of Jack in the Box's most celebrated burgers is the Sourdough Patty Melt, which is as deliciously simple as it sounds. Unfortunately, it lost its job filling the stomachs of customers. But all is not lost. The Sourdough Patty Melt is back for a limited time.
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Lately, whenever Taco Bell has been in the news, it seems it has something to do with their ever-shrinking menu, as one beloved item after another bites the dust. Well, this time, we're going to taco 'bout something different — a menu addition, instead!
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If you've ever worked at a fast food restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter, then chances are there are some secrets you don't want customers to know. One of those secrets might have been a dish or two that customers would be better off avoiding. Little Caesar's is no different.
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So many Starbucks secret menu drinks are about reliving childhood with flavors that take us back, whether it's a flavor or candy or even a favorite movie. The latest addition to the secret menu is straight out of yesteryear — it tastes just like a beloved classic cereal, Fruity Pebbles.
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While the coronavirus has led to soaring pizza sales, it's also brought on a barrage of shortages, like the nationwide flour shortage that puzzled home bakers everywhere. Now, America's beloved and greasy pizza topping is headed in the same direction.
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On Thursday, August 13th, fast food chain Jack in the Box announced the decision to bring back their popular 2019 menu item, the Spicy Chicken Strips.
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Things are always a little bit different at a McDonald's in another country. But the McDonald's in India has a far more interesting menu. Despite being a burger joint, McDonald's India avoids beef altogether.
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hile other restaurants have chosen to continue to streamline menus in an attempt to recoup lost revenue, national burger chain Red Robin has decided to take a different route to lure in customers.
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Few pizzerias out there can match Pizza Hut when it comes to new variations on pizza. They did invent stuffed crust after all. Not all of Pizza Hut's creations have had staying power, and some are now meals of the distant past. Alas, here are the Pizza Hut items we miss the most.
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In a now-deleted TikTok video, there was a recipe for making a special Chick-fil-A secret menu dessert item, but if you try to order it at your local Chick-fil-A, Nonone warns that it's possible the staff won't make it for you. There is a way to try to make one yourself, though.
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Pumpkin spice fans nationwide rejoice! In addition to finding out the beloved Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte will be making its normal seasonal return, Dunkin' has now announced in a press release on their website that they will be debuting their fall menu early this year on August 19th, 2020.
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t's been around since the 1940s and has been used in commercial manufacturing since then. PFAS, which is also known as "the forever chemical," is made by joining carbon and fluorine in one of the most durable pairings in chemistry. Recent reports show that it may be present in fast food wrappers.
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The evil geniuses of Totally the Bomb who are behind all of your favorite Starbucks secret menu drinks are back at it, and their latest creation is perfect for the early days of fall. This cold brew coffee is just what you want and need to be fully caffeinated without sweating bullets.
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Those who know their bourbon whiskeys might be skeptical of the new spirit Buffalo Wild Wings is releasing, but that's likely because you haven't heard it's in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery.
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Chick-fil-A holds a unique spot in the American fast food landscape. But even Chick-fil-A has had some menu items that missed the mark.
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Similar to the time Taco Bell introduced fries in 2018, they're branching out and trying something new — Crispy Chicken Wings, and lucky fans who have tried them are raving about them.
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The beginning and end of the workweek are about to get a lot sweeter. Dunkin' Donuts is introducing not one, but two promotions that will lift your spirits. For a limited time, the beloved breakfast chain is giving away free coffee and free donuts.
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Colonel Sanders was no doubt successful because he was a perfectionist. But after Sanders sold Kentucky Fried Chicken and became a living mascot for the company, the locations he visited didn't live up to his standards.
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One thing nobody would have ever suspected was a casting couch for the fast-food industry. But sexual harassment creeps in everywhere, and former McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook was involved in one such scandal. Here's why McDonald's is suing the one-time boss.
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Leave it to the number one fast food chain in the United States (for the fourth year straight year, but who's counting) to continue to find ways to woo and impress the Chick-fil-A intelligentsia with a new, but simple way to bring hot passion to their already favorite chicken.
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When you enter that McDonald's with a stomach full of hunger and a mind full of inarticulate burger cravings, you've got to be in for a penny, in for a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, right? But don't give in to temptation just yet.
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Many longtime lovers of the Golden Arches may have noticed that the french fries today don't taste like the french fries of their youth. While the potatoes have been pretty consistent, the oil they have been cooked in has changed over time.
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