Today I LearnedWhy Are There Two National Lobster Days?This national food holiday happens twice every year.Dennis Lee
FeaturesJerusalem Bagels Are on the RiseBreak fast, the big meal at the end of Yom Kippur, might feature a fresh dish on the platter this year.Micheline Maynard
NewswireDon’t Trust TikTok’s Nutrition AdviceDiet and wellness influencers could be pushing an agenda that has little to do with your health.Dennis Lee
NewswireComplaint About Airport Food Makes Twitter Fun AgainNew York Times columnist David Brooks complained about his meal, and the internet went to town.Marnie Shure
A Dark and Stormy BiteAre gingerbread men, uh, cannibal propaganda?Some historians trace the holiday baked goods to the Saturnalia celebrations of ancient Rome.Lillian Stone
A Dark and Stormy BiteHorrify your loved ones with these fruit-snack-flavored woundsThese gory prosthetics are a trick and a treat, all in one juicy package.Lillian Stone
A Dark and Stormy BiteMunch on Dead Man’s Toes, a Sanderson Sisters specialtySevered appendages never looked so fine as they do in The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook.Lillian Stone
A Dark and Stormy BiteTrick or Excrete: This laxative-obsessed dentist almost ruined HalloweenDr. William Shyne's 1959 Halloween prank kicked off decades of trick-or-treat paranoia.Lillian Stone
Acquired TastesWhy the Ohio Valley Dumps Cold Cheese on Warm PizzaOhio Valley pizza has carved out a niche in parts of Appalachia—but why not bake the cheese?Danny Palumbo
Acquired TastesThe Best Italian Breakfast You Don’t Know AboutThe savory breakfast combo of focaccia and coffee migrated from Genoa to Los Angeles.Danny Palumbo
Acquired TastesPepperoni Rolls Deserve Nationwide RecognitionA simple yet wonderful concoction, the pepperoni roll ought to be found everywhere.Danny Palumbo
Acquired TastesEnjoy a Late Summer Boston CoolerThe Detroit classic is made with Vernors ginger ale and vanilla ice cream.Danny Palumbo
Behind the Scenes at The TakeoutThe Takeout’s 2021 Holiday Cookie Contest: send us your best recipesOur 2021 Holiday Cookie Contest is underway, and we need your entries.Marnie Shure
Behind the Scenes at The TakeoutPlease welcome two new members to The Takeout staffWe have a newly expanded team to tackle the stories you want to read.Marnie Shure
Behind the Scenes at The TakeoutIt’s “As Seen On TV Week” at The TakeoutWe'll talk about everything food-related on the small screen.The Takeout
Behind the Scenes at The TakeoutComing this week to The Takeout: Microwave WeekI’m willing to bet that 95% of the people reading this own a microwave. It might have come with the home, or maybe you inherited it from someone upgrading their appliances, or maybe your parents sent you into the world with one, a parting gift of…Marnie Shure
Best OfThe 6 Worst Fast Food Items of 2023, So FarWe're halfway through 2023. Which meals have left us with a bad taste in our mouths?The Takeout
Best OfThe 6 Best Grocery Products of 2023, So FarThe snacks, canned goods, and condiments that have impressed us most in 2023.The Takeout
Best OfThe 9 Best Fast Food Items of 2023, So FarWe're halfway through 2023. Which menu items have truly wowed us?The Takeout
Best OfThe 8 Worst Food Trends We Should Leave in 2022These are the snacks, drinks, and advancements we could do without.The Takeout
CrosstalkPoint/counterpoint: Is it tacky to salt your restaurant food?Last week, Bloomberg explored why salt seems to be disappearing from restaurant tables. The article posited a variety of reasons for the absence of the once-prevalent tabletop sentry (alongside matching pepper shaker). First off, that old glass…Gwen Ihnat and Kate Bernot
CrosstalkShould you taste grapes at the grocery store before buying?Like many people who work in an office, we here at Onion Inc. use Slack frequently, for everything from “where in the hell is that article?” (using nicer language), to vote on what we should get for lunch for the weekly staff meeting. (Also, to…Gwen Ihnat
CrosstalkDo you find the Jane Walker whisky logo condescending?Yesterday, Johnnie Walker announced that it was changing the strident icon on its scotch bottle temporarily to “Jane Walker.” Time reports that the black outlined lady in a hurry to go out riding or something “will appear on 250,000 bottles…Gwen Ihnat and Kate Bernot
CrosstalkIs soup a meal?Sean O’Neal: “Soup’s not a meal!” So says Seinfeld’s Kenny Bania, who, although annoying about a great many things, has a point in the ongoing ideological war over whether soup counts as a satisfying repast unto itself or is little more than a…Caitlin PenzeyMoog, Sean O'Neal, Danette Chavez, and 1 more
FeaturesJerusalem Bagels Are on the RiseBreak fast, the big meal at the end of Yom Kippur, might feature a fresh dish on the platter this year.Micheline Maynard
FeaturesWhy Early-Bird Dining Is Sweeping the CountryIt might seem odd to get a 5 p.m. restaurant reservation, but plenty of people are doing it.Micheline Maynard
Features14 of the Best Korean Snacks of All TimeThere's no better intro to any nation's food than the snack aisle.Dennis Lee
FeaturesThe Long, Delicious History of TikTok’s Favorite TacoTikTok's viral 'Big Mac tacos' are a tradition that long predates the hype.Ali Khan
Hot LinksThe 5 Best Food Costumes at Spirit Halloween This YearThese costumes will make you look tasty and stand out from the crowd.Angela L. Pagán
Hot LinksThese Are America’s Biggest Tourist TrapsA new survey reveals that which famous restaurants and markets make people grouchy.Dennis Lee
Hot LinksThe Best and Worst Parts of Being a Millionaire’s Personal ChefBeing a private chef pays well, but it has its downsides.Dennis Lee
Hot LinksYes, (Some) NFL Stadiums Serve Great Vegan FoodIt's not all hot dogs and burgers at these football games.Dennis Lee
InterviewRotating Sandwiches and the Weird Internet of YesteryearRotating Sandwiches is the award-winning website built upon dozens of trips to the deli.Marnie Shure
InterviewHow To Have a Hot Dog Summer, According to America’s Foremost ExpertAn interview with comedian Jamie Loftus, author of Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs.Jonathan Dale
InterviewThis TikTok Star Has Thoughts About Your Restaurant BehaviorMeet u/lttlebean, a food service worker whose TikTok videos recount bizarre customer interactions.Lauren Harkawik
InterviewHow Professional Cheese Tasters Sample 100 Cheeses Per DayThe highly technical art of cheese grading, explained.Marnie Shure
Last CallWhy White Castle Is the Quintessential American Fast Food RestaurantThis chain isn't available where you're from, so savor every tiny bite.Dennis Lee
Last CallWhat’s Your Fantasy Food Destination?Or, where should I go for my aspirational 30th birthday feast?Lillian Stone
Last CallDo You Plan Every Meal on Vacation or Are You Normal?Do you plan your meals or let the wind take you to your next culinary destination?Angela L. Pagán
Last CallFollow These Simple Rules When Packing Snacks for a FlightWith many of us returning to regular air travel, choosing the right foods for the journey will be the key to a smooth flight.Angela L. Pagán
NewswireDon’t Trust TikTok’s Nutrition AdviceDiet and wellness influencers could be pushing an agenda that has little to do with your health.Dennis Lee
NewswireComplaint About Airport Food Makes Twitter Fun AgainNew York Times columnist David Brooks complained about his meal, and the internet went to town.Marnie Shure
NewswireNo One Needs Workers More Than RestaurantsRestaurants are hiring to fill the most job vacancies of any sector.Dennis Lee
NewswireStarbucks Has a (Desperate) Need for SpeedAmerica's favorite coffee chain takes too long to process each order. Here's how it will get faster.Marnie Shure
Oh My WordThe Best Homemade Pizzas Are the Easiest to MakePan pizza or grandma-style pies are the best way to make Pizza Night a reality in your kitchen.Matt Spina
Oh My WordGrilling Is the Easiest Type of Cooking, ActuallyHow I went from learned helplessness to household grill master.Laura Wheatman Hill
Oh My WordCostco’s Food Court Never Has to ChangeAfter spending too much money on bulk groceries, sometimes a $1.50 hot dog is all you need.Dennis Lee
Oh My WordWhy Are Chili Cheese Fries So Hard to Get Right?The perfect combination of fries, chili, and shredded cheddar has yet to be served.Danny Palumbo
Shrimp & GridsWatch Paris Hilton eat Froot Loops with an air of utter detachmentPlus, Jason Derulo teaches his followers how to make jalebi, and Tabitha Brown sells out of Sunshine.Grace Perry
Shrimp & GridsFoodgod is a normal person who eats totally normallyInstagram influencers: they’re just like us, except they eat ice cream with shovels.Grace Perry
Shrimp & GridsLeah Remini says that diet culture can f*** itselfPlus, Mariah Carey’s Pride cookies and Courteney Cox’s Deep South sushi rollsGrace Perry
Shrimp & GridsIf you’re DJ Khaled, you don’t have to choose what to have for dinnerDispatches from Celebrity Instagram: DJ Khaled’s feast, JWoww’s hangover in a glass, and Romeo Beckham’s pizzaGrace Perry
Today I LearnedWhy Are There Two National Lobster Days?This national food holiday happens twice every year.Dennis Lee
Today I LearnedIf You’re Scared, Eat BreadThe long-standing Mexican tradition is said to induce calm when you're stressed or upset.Dennis Lee
Today I LearnedAmerica's Top Sushi Seller Might Surprise YouKroger isn’t competing with sushi restaurants—it’s competing with everyone.Angela L. Pagán
Today I LearnedHow the Red Cross Chooses Its Blood Donation SnacksAfter giving blood, donors perk back up with an assortment of carefully selected items.Marnie Shure