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Displaying all articles tagged:
Russia
faqs
Mar. 10, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Dumping Vodka
Plus some advice on real ways to help.
By
Chris Crowley
military rations
Mar. 14, 2017
Army Bans Soldiers Stationed Near Russia From Eating Fast Food
Whoppers and lattes apparently don’t put troops “in the right mind-set to fight.”
By
Clint Rainey
travesties
Feb. 21, 2017
Junk Food Now Responsible for Causing Obesity in the Arctic
Good job, food industry.
By
Clint Rainey
horrible things
Dec. 19, 2016
49 People in Russia Are Dead After Drinking Poisonous Bath Oil
Officials say it’s the deadliest mass poisoning in years.
By
Clint Rainey
marketing gimmicks
Oct. 28, 2016
Roastery Introduces Coffee So Hard-core, You Have to Buy It on the Darknet
Get your Bitcoins ready.
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Aug. 31, 2016
Russian Burger King Finally Honors Artist Who Nailed His Scrotum to Red Square
The chain is “bringing culture to the masses” for its sixth anniversary.
By
Clint Rainey
Not Likely
Dec. 8, 2015
Russia Wants to Be the Biggest Producer of Organic Food
Putin has unveiled his five-year plan.
By
Clint Rainey
Bans
Aug. 28, 2015
Russia’s Food Destruction Is Totally Out of Control
The government just torched 1.5 tons of food that belonged to a BMW racing team.
By
Clint Rainey
Bans
Aug. 25, 2015
Even Communists Aren’t Happy About Russia Bulldozing Cheese and Foie Gras
They’ve introduced a bill that would require confiscated food to be used to feed the poor.
By
Chris Crowley
Scandals
Aug. 19, 2015
There’s an Illegal-Cheese Outbreak in Russia
The “cheese ring” is peddling $30 million of delicious goods.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Bans
Aug. 6, 2015
Russia Is Destroying Nutella, Fancy Cheese, and Other Western Foods
It’s part of Putin’s new pledge.
By
Clint Rainey
Publicity Stunts
May 29, 2015
A Restaurant Faked That Video of a Waitress Smacking a Handsy Customer
“We knew that people like to watch fights.”
By
Clint Rainey
Video Feed
May 26, 2015
Watch a Grope-y Restaurant Customer Get Exactly What’s Coming to Him
A female waitress knocks his lights out.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Apr. 10, 2015
Russia Wants to Launch a ‘Patriotic’ Fast-Food Chain That Rivals
Vladimir Putin is not a fan of the Big Mac.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Nov. 13, 2014
McDonald’s Bets Big on … Kazakhstan and Siberia
At least 41 new stores are on the way.
By
Clint Rainey
Beer Me
Sept. 19, 2014
America’s Beloved PBR Will Be Sold to Russian Brewers
“America’s Best in 1893” gets foreign owners in 2014.
By
Clint Rainey
Empire Building
Aug. 28, 2014
Magnolia Bakery Just Opened a Terribly Timed Moscow Location
The empire-building sweets chain is optimistic about locally sourced buttercream.
By
Clint Rainey
Bans
Aug. 7, 2014
Russia Bans Nutella, Tabasco, French Cheeses, and Lots of Other Great Stuff
Baby food and alcohol, thankfully, are exempt.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
July 29, 2014
Wendy’s Decides It’s Time to Get Out of Russia
A spokesperson says it has “nothing to do with politics.”
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
July 25, 2014
Russia Declares War on McDonald’s Burgers, Filet-O-Fish, and Pretty Much
The fast food violates “technological norms.”
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
July 1, 2014
Kremlin-Approved RusBurger Replaces McDonald’s in Crimea, Promises
Crimea finally gets a “Taste of Russia.”
By
Clint Rainey
Milk Men
Apr. 4, 2014
Russian Cheese-Factory Workers Bathed Naked in Milk
“Actually our work is pretty boring.”
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Apr. 4, 2014
McDonald’s Shuts Down in Crimea
The fast-food giant is offering to move workers and their families.
By
Clint Rainey
Expansions
Oct. 3, 2013
Shake Shack to Open in Moscow
It’ll offer menu items that “cater to Russian tastes and traditions.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
Obesity
Sept. 26, 2012
Junk Food Ruining America’s Military
A group of retired military leaders are warning that the majority of today’s seemingly eligible recruits are simply too fat for combat.
By
Collin Keefe
Mediavore
Feb. 15, 2012
Heart Attack Grill Customer Goes Into Cardiac Arrest; Jamie Oliver Finds a
The Naked Chef’s new restaurant has a treasure trove of loot in its basement.
Mediavore
Nov. 28, 2011
Yao Ming Forwards Chinese Wine; Sherry Slams Strand House
The former NBA star is named as an under-the-radar connoisseur.
Mediavore
May 20, 2011
L.A. County Food Stamp Users Set to Reach 1 Million; Russian Army Ate Dog Food
By the end of 2011, food stamp usage will hit a new high in Los Angeles.
Mediavore
Feb. 3, 2011
The United States of Beer; Carl’s Jr. Parent Co. Considers Leaving Carp for
Meanwhile, eat the burger chain’s newest menu item at your own risk.
Mediavore
Nov. 24, 2010
Steven Fretz Joins Curtis Stone; Valley Village Massacre Victim Survives Eleven
The former XIV chef might also have future restaurant plans with the T.V. chef.
Mediavore
Aug. 5, 2010
The Obamas Beat on Beets; Kelis Plans a Cookbook
The President and First Lady don’t care for a Slavic staple and a singer hopes her new tome will bring all the foodies to her yard.
Mediavore
Apr. 27, 2010
Obama Nightclub Opens in Shanghai; Chocolate Consumption Linked to Depression
Vegas glitz comes to Chinese nightlife and a favored sweet could cause the blues.
Mediavore
Apr. 21, 2010
7-11 to Sell Its Own Beer; Courage the Dog Gets His Own Cupcake
The country’s third biggest beer retailer creates Game Day brew and the story of a rescued pup inspires a Virginia baker.
Mediavore
Feb. 2, 2010
Jeff Henderson Reaches Out to Central Valley Kids; Jumbo Squid Invade SoCal Sea
A celeb chef reveals the hard lessons he learned in prison and anglers are pleased about the ocean’s newest bounty.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Jan. 4, 2010
Padma Lakshmi Offers Baby Gender Clues; Russia Sets Higher Price on Vodka
Padma Lakshmi offers hints to her baby’s identity and Russia makes a move to curb alcoholism.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Jan. 4, 2010
The Next Food Social Media Darling; Russia’s Vodka Price Floors
Plus: Muslim deli owners struggle with inventory, and the rise of natural wine bars, all in our morning news roundup.
By
Helen Rosner
Mediavore
Dec. 16, 2009
Other Uninvited Visitors Score Breakfast with Obama; Charles Dicken’s Toothpick
Before the Salahis, another couple made their way into the White House, while a famous scribe’s toothpick fetched a handsome sum.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Nov. 16, 2009
Fat Duck to Serve Whale Vomit For Christmas; Cannabis Cafe Coming to Portland
A British restaurant serves the ultimate in gross-out food, while a Portland Cafe attempts to serve marijuana with food.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Sept. 22, 2009
Disney’s Master Sommelier Splits; Food Safety Costs Doubled for Leafy Greens
Sommelier Michael Jordan leaves Disney to start his own winery and leafy greens farmers are seenig food safety costs sky-rocket.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Sept. 22, 2009
Cadbury Plays Ball With Kraft; Spinach Recalled For Salmonella
Plus: Questioning the myth of comfort food; Common Threads raises money
By
Helen Rosner