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Dennis Lee

dannisree

Staff writer at The Takeout. Also: Saveur Humor Blog Award Winner, professional pizza maker, and insufferable troublemaker.

dlee@thetakeout.com

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A KFC in Spain camouflaged itself as IKEA to snag a few customers

A KFC in Spain camouflaged itself as IKEA to snag a few customers

Brands trolling brands is a trend that seems to be sticking around.

Panera, Einstein Bros., and Caribou merged to form one giant monster company

Panera, Einstein Bros., and Caribou merged to form one giant monster company

The three companies now all comprise one breakfasty beast called Panera Brands.

Quiznos will now let you buy its toasty sandwiches with Bitcoin

Quiznos will now let you buy its toasty sandwiches with Bitcoin

Good news for anyone craving a sandwich purchased with volatile currency.

Is it worth shelling out the extra cash for pasture-raised eggs?

Is it worth shelling out the extra cash for pasture-raised eggs?

Nutritionists discuss whether or not those beautiful yolks are worth the splurge.

This state sells America’s cheapest cheese pizzas

This state sells America’s cheapest cheese pizzas

Can you guess where the cheapest pepperoni pizzas are sold?

TIL McDonald’s has its own soundstage for filming commercials

TIL McDonald’s has its own soundstage for filming commercials

No, the company doesn’t shut down entire restaurants in order to film ad spots.

Tim Hortons is finally making a comeback

Tim Hortons is finally making a comeback

After some rough patches, the Canadian donut chain seems like it’s recovering.

Frozen honey is the latest TikTok trend, but you might regret it

Frozen honey is the latest TikTok trend, but you might regret it

Consuming too much honey all at once can cause your stomach to get very grumpy at you.

Everything my high-tech pellet smoker has taught me about barbecue

Everything my high-tech pellet smoker has taught me about barbecue

A pellet smoker is an expensive piece of cooking hardware. Is it worth it?

There are way too many wellness drinks out there

There are way too many wellness drinks out there

Have you noticed how many health-oriented beverages line supermarket shelves now?

“Does this pinot seem smoky to you?”: Celebrity sommelier busted for arson

“Does this pinot seem smoky to you?”: Celebrity sommelier busted for arson

An award-winning wine steward is accused of setting fires on multiple dates in NYC.

Char dogs: the most underrated of Chicago hot dogs?

Char dogs: the most underrated of Chicago hot dogs?

Chicago’s famed hot dogs have a few variations, but this kind isn’t discussed as often.

Starbucks is pushing high-end coffee to make up for higher supply costs

Starbucks is pushing high-end coffee to make up for higher supply costs

The coffee giant is feeling the squeeze from labor and supply pricing.

What do Olympic athletes eat, anyway?

What do Olympic athletes eat, anyway?

Olympians are taking to TikTok to show off what they’ve been snacking on in Tokyo.

Read about the key ingredients in Sonic’s “new and improved” burgers and try not to laugh

Read about the key ingredients in Sonic’s “new and improved” burgers and try not to laugh

Hint: The burgers have two “new” sauces, one red, one white.

For the first time in 50 years, Campbell’s soup cans are getting a redesign

For the first time in 50 years, Campbell’s soup cans are getting a redesign

We’ll surely be hearing a lot of Andy Warhol jokes for a while.

A movie theater employee reveals a kernel of information about popcorn sizes

A movie theater employee reveals a kernel of information about popcorn sizes

This popcorn news comes to you courtesy of a TikTok video (yet again).

Much respect to this stork who stole mac and cheese from a Disney World guest

Much respect to this stork who stole mac and cheese from a Disney World guest

The stork also snagged some pulled pork in the heist, which was also probably delicious.

Pizza Hut Japan’s decathlon meat pizza is an Olympic feat

Pizza Hut Japan’s decathlon meat pizza is an Olympic feat

You should probably be awarded a gold medal for conquering all 10 meats.

Will Popeyes’ new chicken nuggets cause a ruckus?

Will Popeyes’ new chicken nuggets cause a ruckus?

Popeyes knows how to turn chicken into an event, so we had to try this latest release.