National Chicken Council, shouting into void, petitions government for federal wings holiday
This week, the National Chicken Council (NCC) released its annual Chicken Wing Report. In it, the NCC projects—through…
José Andrés opening emergency kitchen to feed federal workers in Washington, D.C.
Chef José Andrés announced on Twitter last night that he will open a World Central Kitchen feeding site for furloughed…
Unpacking Elizabeth Warren's critique of Michelob Ultra as "the club soda of beers"
Elizabeth Warren, the senior senator for Massachusetts, announced on December 31 that she will launch an exploratory…
Cheers, at least Georgia’s Brunch Bills passed
Brian Kemp has declared victory in the Georgia gubernatorial race, and resigned his post as the state’s top election…
College Republicans threaten to sue bar that wouldn’t host “Beers 4 Brett” event
A College Republican group at the University of Washington has threatened to sue a local bar after the bar in question…
City of Berkeley goes full Berkeley, institutes Vegan Mondays
Berkeley’s city council has passed a resolution that requires all food served at city events and meetings on Mondays be…
Orrin Hatch brought up Brett Kavanaugh’s ketchup-on-pasta habit in a Senate confirmation hearing
Today marks the second day of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his…
Blathering egg white omelet Tucker Carlson says America owns the taco
Last week, Jeff Sessions visited two Mexican restaurants in Houston, one of which—El Tiempo Cantina—shared a photo of…
Jeff Sessions dined at a Tex-Mex restaurant and take one guess how the internet reacted
If we’ve learned anything about running a restaurant in 2018, it’s 1) stop serving plastic straws because if you do…
Mitch McConnell joins club of politicians angrily confronted by protesters at restaurants
Restaurants are theoretically safe places where you can enjoy your chicken chimichangas in peace. But as part of a…
Scott Pruitt sent EPA staffers for fancy Greek yogurt and protein bars
Scott Pruitt likes protein bars. That’s one of a few little nuggets we learned today from this report in The Daily Beast…
Our country’s deep divisions have a silver lining: shorter Thanksgiving dinner
Whatever your political affiliation, the United States isn’t so united right now. We live in an us-vs.-them society,…
Government shuts down hardware store's old-timey popcorn machine because fun is illegal
Question: Is it possible that this news story turned me into a Republican?
Today in crab news
It’s been a big day for crab news, so let’s get into the crab news, shall we? First up in crab news:
Chef serves dessert in a shoe to Japanese prime minister and folks are toe-tally pissed
Israeli chef Segev Moshe is getting kicked around on the internet and in the press over what might be a pretty…
Regular human guy Mitt Romney: "I like hot dog best, and I like hamburger next best"
Former Presidential candidate, former Governor of Massachusetts, and former failed Senate candidate Mitt Romney is…
Judge to bar owners: Feel free to tell Trump fans to GTFO
Manhattan judge Justice David Cohen has ruled that bar owners can go ahead and feel free to kick Trump supporters the…
A thorough list of foods Paul Ryan will and won't enjoy in his retirement
This is a dark time, so when one finds a reason to celebrate, one should seize the fuckin’ day. That’s what led me to…
Illinois governor drinks chocolate milk to illustrate a scrumptious lesson in diversity
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is on the receiving end of many Twitter wedgies today, after a clip surfaced of him drinking…