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the chain gang
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The ongoing corporate feud takes its toll on the employees who make and deliver the pizza.
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Why the Soda Industry Is Grasping at Straws
Sales are plummeting, and now Big Soda is looking for a savior (or some new seltzer).
good buzz
Aug. 23, 2018
Is Marijuana the Future of Beer?
The legal pot industry and the beer industry are about to converge with hangover-free, low-calorie drinks that will still give you a buzz.
global warming
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pork
July 31, 2018
Is America’s Greatest Ham Tradition Doomed?
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alt-milk
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It’s still a long shot, but prepare yourself for the possibility of “soy drink” and “oat juice” anyway.
the chain gang
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Fast-food Companies Move to Make Workers’ Lives Slightly Less Miserable
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health concerns
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the chain gang
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Workers say they have a couple of issues with the tech designed to make their lives easier.
environmental concerns
June 14, 2018
This Is How Plastic Straws End
It’s just a matter of time before we all suck a little less.
June 7, 2018
The ‘Bleeding’ Veggie Burger Is Under Fire
Why are environmentalists and vegans fighting about a high-tech plant patty that’s supposed to save the planet?
studies
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New Study Reveals Exactly How Much the 2016 Election Ruined Thanksgiving
A “creepy” new report shows that postelection dinners were much shorter than usual.
news you can booze
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Fudgie the Whale Beer Is Real and Maybe There’s Still Hope for America After All
Carvel has teamed up with New York’s Captain Lawrence Brewing for a Father’s Day special.
obituaries
May 31, 2018
Legendary New Orleans Restaurateur Ella Brennan Has Died at 92
She was the matriarch of the city’s most influential restaurant family.
beefs
May 31, 2018
This Breathtaking Burger Rant Is a Rallying Cry for All the Cheese-Haters
“A hamburger does not have cheese. A hamburger with cheese is called a ‘cheeseburger.’”
racism
May 31, 2018
New Poll Reveals Starbucks’s Reputation Is Officially in the Dumps
A respected survey puts its standing among consumers at a ten-year low.
the chain gang
May 30, 2018
Kim Jong-un Reportedly Wants an American Burger Chain to Open in North Korea
This, according to a new CIA report, anyway.
grocery wars
May 30, 2018
Whole Foods Is Now Rolling Out Its Prime Discounts Nationwide
The member perks expand to 121 more stores in 15 states.
racial discrimination
May 29, 2018
How Black Café Owners Are Responding to Starbucks’s ‘Racial Bias’ Shutdown
“Do you want to spend your dollars at a place where you can feel safe or a place where they’re going to call the police on you?”
May 29, 2018
Behold the World’s Tallest-Ever Stack of Waffles
It involves 50 pounds of mix, a land surveyor, broken plates, and a John Williams soundtrack.
the chain gang
May 24, 2018
Chipotle Will Move Its Headquarters to California — Right by Taco Bell
Can Chipotle’s version of cheesy chalupas be far behind?
racial discrimination
May 24, 2018
Here’s How Starbucks’s ‘Racial Bias Training’ Is Going to Work
The coffee chain has offered a preview that involves workbooks, group activities, and Common.
meat alternatives
May 23, 2018
The Impossible Burger Has Been Officially Certified Kosher
Jews who keep kosher can finally sink their teeth into “bleeding” plant burgers.
the chain gang
May 23, 2018
Arby’s Made an Objectively Better Portrait of Brandi Chastain Out of Sauce
All it needed was a piece of sandwich paper and a few hours.
bans
May 23, 2018
Plastic Straws Might Soon Be Banned in New York City
A new bill even proposes $100 fines for violators.
rants
May 23, 2018
Robert De Niro Says Trump Is Banned From All Nobu Restaurants
“If he walked into a restaurant I was in, I’d walk out.”
tie-ins
May 22, 2018
How to Get Some Very Limited Shake Shack x Allbirds Sneakers
For one day only, $100 will get you the special shoes and a shake.
cake gaffes
May 22, 2018
Publix Refuses to Print ‘Cum’ on Summa Cum Laude Graduate’s Cake
The store offered to remake it, but the kid’s mom said, “No, you only graduate once.”
lawsuits
May 22, 2018
He Tried to Buy Breakfast at Burger King — He Ended Up Spending 3 Months in Jail
The store claimed his $10 bill was fake. It wasn’t, and now he’s suing for $1 million.
the chain gang
May 22, 2018
Workers in 9 Cities File Sexual-Harassment Complaints Against McDonald’s
Reported incidents were allegedly ignored, mocked, or worse.
video feed
May 21, 2018
These Exploding Melons Are the Catharsis That Your Monday Needs
Filed under “oddly satisfying.”
horrible things
May 21, 2018
Man Accused of Crashing Car Into Restaurant, Killing Family Members As They Ate
A 62-year-old North Carolina man is at the center of the bizarre, tragic incident.
the chain gang
May 21, 2018
Starbucks Welcomes People to Sit in Cafés Without Buying Anything
Stores are now open to everyone “regardless of whether they make a purchase.”
waffle house shooting
May 16, 2018
The Waffle House Hero Raised Nearly $250,000 for Shooting Victims
James Shaw Jr. will split the money evenly among victims and their families.
grocery wars
May 16, 2018
Whole Foods Discounts for Amazon Prime Members Start Today
Jeff Bezos would like to reward you for your loyalty.
american heroes
May 15, 2018
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co
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news you can booze
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Get Ready to Feel the Pain of a Japanese Whiskey Shortage
Some of the country’s best distillers have started rationing supplies.
festival fails
May 15, 2018
All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Fest Reportedly Runs Out of Pizza
“Been here one hour, queued for 50 mins, managed to get 1 slice of pizza so far.”
bittersweets
May 14, 2018
Did Oreo Steal the Idea for Its Latest Flavor?
Who really invented the cookie’s latest flavor gimmick?
bans
May 14, 2018
The Plan to Eliminate Trans Fats Once and for All
The World Health Organization has unveiled a new idea to help the world cook healthier food.
recalls
May 14, 2018
What You Need to Know About the Massive Egg Recall
It’s the largest egg recall since 2010, and 35 people have now gotten sick.
the chain gang
May 11, 2018
Papa John’s Is Selling Its Garlic Sauce in One-Gallon Jugs
Get ready for “128 fluid ounces of golden, garlicky bliss.”
racial discrimination
May 11, 2018
Waffle House Faces Boycott After Another Black Customer Is Violently Arrested
This time, it was a North Carolinian in a prom tux.
racial discrimination
May 11, 2018
Starbucks Bathrooms Are Now Open to Anybody Who Walks In
“We don’t want to become a public bathroom, but we’re going to make the right decision.”
May 10, 2018
Blue Apron Will Roll Out Chrissy Teigen Meal Kits
The celebrity partnership will adapt dishes from Teigen’s best-selling cookbook.
drone deliveries
May 10, 2018
Uber Says It Will Test 5-Minute Food Deliveries by Drone
It’s part of a trial program being rolled out in San Diego.
immigration
May 10, 2018
A Mexico City BBQ Restaurant Is Hiring Trump’s Deportees
“That’s our government. I feel responsible for it,” says Pinche Gringo’s expat owner.
the art of the deal
May 10, 2018
Trump Hotel That Can’t Fill Vacant Restaurant Tries Erasing President’s Name
Trump’s tallest building can’t rent what, by all accounts, should be coveted Chicago riverfront space.
the feeding tube
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robots
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