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  • America's Best Golf Resort Restaurants
    As many golfers know, some courses are more accessible than others, and the same can be said about their associated restaurants. One might assume that the best dining options at golf courses around the country are private, yet this isn’t always the...

  • Eat Like a Super Bowl Champ
    Ravens versus 49ers, Super Bowl XLVII — who’s going to win? If you’re the betting type, you know conventional wisdom favors the 49ers. At last check according to Bovada, the 49ers are four-point favorites (with the over/under at 48...

  • 10 Vacation Hot Spots Fit for Super Bowl Champs
    It’s times like these, in the dead of winter, that a tropical vacation sounds like the perfect cure for the winter blues. And with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, plenty of football players...

  • 20 Best Restaurants in Scandinavia
    First came The Daily Meal's 101 Best Restaurants in America, then 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World. Now, The Daily Meal has set its sights on Europe. Each week this fall, The Daily Meal will highlight the best restaurants in various regions...

  • 20 Best Restaurants in Central Europe
    First came The Daily Meal's 101 Best Restaurants in America, then 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World. Now, The Daily Meal has set its sights on Europe. Each week this fall, The Daily Meal will highlight the best restaurants in various regions...

  • A Walk Through Belo Horizonte’s 'People’s Market' in Brazil
    The Central Market in Belo Horizonte, in southeastern Brazil, is affectionately known to residents as the "People’s Market." Vendors sell a variety of goods, including clothes, groceries, and coffee, and on weekends residents gather to...

  • Buffalo Bills Present Hospice Harvest Festival
    As the leaves change color and the weather gets a little cooler, it’s time again for the annual Hospice Foundation of Western New York's Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Buffalo Bills. The event, to be held Friday, Oct. 12, includes wine...

  • Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Celebrates 5th Year
    The streets of New York City will soon be filled with stars, but we're not talking about one of the city's many movie sets. Culinary celebrities and food aficionados are descending upon the city to celebrate the gastronomic identity of New York...

  • Dona Thereza’s Take on Brazil’s Coxinha
    Decades ago Dona Thereza made her culinary imprint on coxinha, one of the most favored snack foods of Brazil, according to locals like Paula Malta. The coxinha, a fried treat filled with chicken thigh meat, was developed and reworked by Thereza to give it...

  • Day 1 at Festival Cultura e Gastronomia Tiradentes
    Culinary experts throughout Brazil arrived in the southeastern town of Tiradentes in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Friday to celebrate South American cuisine at the Festival Cultura e Gastronomia Tiradentes, which runs through Sept. 2. Each day of...

  • The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Dubai
    American chain restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, has expanded overseas with the opening of The Cheesecake Factory at The Dubai Mall, opposite the Dubai Aquarium. The restaurant seats 300 guests. It’s 13,800-square-foot dining area is open daily...

  • Hot Dog Boat Brings Turf to the Surf
    Seattle is known for its unique and quirky food scene, so it should come as no surprise that an innovator of floating lakeside hot dogs docks their boat at Lake Washington and Lake Union in the Emerald City. Summer Dog is a floating hot dog cart that...

  • Glove Parts and E. coli Spark Massive Recalls
    This week sees two massive meat recalls that span states across the country. A Utah-based meat packing company recalls 38,200 pounds of beef due to an E. coli scare and a Wisconsin firm recalls over 48,000 pounds of turkey sausage in response to...

  • KFC and Pizza Hut Closed in Nepal After Workers Threaten to Kill Managers
    It seems that a group of fast-food workers in Nepal aren’t too pleased about taking orders. And we’re not talking pizza delivery orders, but orders from their bosses. The only four KFC and Pizza Hut locations in Nepal were closed earlier this...

  • Humans Can Now Control the Weather
    Get your rain boots ready and prepare your umbrella because scientists have found a futuristic way to control the weather. With a technique that uses a powerful laser to create water droplets in the sky, scientists believe that harmful droughts could be a...

  • Subway Breaks World Record
    Subway Restaurants officially broke a Guinness World Record August 15, by constructing the most subs made at the same time by the largest group of people. New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck was on hand to help the Subway team conquer their feat....

  • Meth-Filled Snickers Confiscated From Traveler’s Luggage
    A Long Beach, Calif., resident had his own idea for the perfect in-flight snack when he tried to bring dozens of imitation Snickers candy bars on a plane. Authorities had a problem, not with the man’s sweet tooth, but with the mass of meth inside...

  • New York Firm Invests in Airport Wine Bars
    It seems as though one New York-based firm is toasting to flight delays and cancelled flights, in a multi-million dollar investment deal with an airport chain of wine bars, reported Dow Jones. Mistral Equity Partners is investing more than $10 million of...

  • Woman Pays Entire Restaurant’s Tab
    A random act of kindness has left diners at a Sacramento, Calif., Denny’s stunned, and with a little extra dough in their pockets. An anonymous woman approached management at a Denny’s in Northern California earlier this week and asked to pay...

  • 13 Tragic and Unfortunate Food Deaths
    Home cooks, chefs, food factory workers, and even competitive eaters aren’t immune to sticky situations that arise in the kitchen, on factory floors, and beyond. While examples of kitchen injuries are seemingly ubiquitous and surmountable, these...

  • Restaurant Workers Tell Robber to 'Stop Joking'
    If robbery isn’t this guy’s calling in life, it’s safe to assume that he won’t be headed back to work anytime soon. When Zackary Dexter Pace clocked out of his shift for the day at Jack’s restaurant in Pinson, Ala., last week...

  • Chile Bans Toys in Fast-Food Meals
    Kids in Chile may not be so happy when they open up their Happy Meals as Chile aims to ban fast-food establishments from including a surprise in every box. The South American country implemented the new law enacted in June to fight the climbing rate of...

  • A Handful of New York City’s Italian Restaurants Are in Hot Water
    Long time restaurateur and businessman Nino Selimaj filed for bankruptcy protection for a number of his Manhattan-based restaurants on Monday, with wage violations being a contributing factor according to Crain’s. Selimaj filed for Chapter 11 for...

  • Man Arrested for Drinking Beer While Driving Through Checkpoint
    Everyone knows that it’s never safe to drink and drive, but a Connecticut man must not have got the message -- especially while at a sobriety checkpoint. David Caruso, 51, of Vernon, Conn., tested the legal boundaries of drinking and driving, and...

  • Russian Officials to Kill 33,000 Pigs
    The Tver region of Russia is coping with a difficult situation as an outbreak of the deadly African Swine Fever plagues the nation’s pig population. To cope with the lethal disease, Russia plans to kill more than 30,000 swine to keep the situation...

  • Denver Baker Denies Gay Couple’s Wedding Request
    A Denver area baker is finding himself in hot water after taking a stand for what he believes in, even if it angers the community. The baker refused to make a wedding cake for a local same-sex couple, proclaiming days later that he stood by his decision....

  • Woman Dies at Croatian McDonald’s
    While standing in line to place at an order at a McDonald’s restaurant in Sibenik, Croatia, a woman collapsed and died during her recent visit. The incident is garnering international attention because the staff at the fast-food franchise reportedly...

  • Restaurant Accused of Serving Rats and More News
    Restaurants • Vietnamese restaurant Thuy Café in St. Petersburg, Fla., is accused of cooking rats that they captured from the roof and dumpster. Management of Thuy Café denies the accusations, obviously. [WTSP] • New Orleans...

  • Got Olympic Spirit? Beware
    When the Olympics comes to town, many daily routines come to a screeching halt and nearly everyone gets into the spirit to celebrate one of the oldest international sporting competitions. But not everyone is feeling the Olympic camaraderie. Dennis Spurr...

  • Gallery Presents $100 Rat Feast in New York City
    In the basement of a Lower East Side building, a group gathered to dine on what plenty consider to be the most vile animal on the planet; rat. But this group didn’t consist of fictional movie villains or contestants on a reality TV show; it was the...

  • Salumé Strives for Innovation
    A New York favorite is expanding its reach to become an innovator of authentic Italian cuisine. Salumé, the authority on Italian panini in New York City plans to grow its influence under the management of Michael A. Spalding. Spalding, who has...

  • Monster Oyster Contains Monster Surprise
    Many foods get better with age, but oysters generally aren’t on that list. However, in this instance age has its advantages. A fisherman was in for quite a surprise after trawling up a 145 million-year-old oyster fossil, nearly 10 times the size of...

  • SideTour Hosts Summer Events in New York City
    With the summer in full swing and seemingly endless days of beautiful weather, there is always something fun to do. For those living in New York City, or even those coming for a weekend it can be daunting narrowing down weekend plans. SideTour, an event...

  • Chelsea’s Table Opens Walk-Up Window
    After a successful opening of Chelsea’s Table, Chef Dave Seigal and the restaurant crew in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood plan to open a window bar catering to those on-the-go. The Stonyfield Organic Dairy Bar window, run out of Chelsea...

  • Pig Out on a Whole Body Pig Feast in New York City
    We’ve all heard it before: "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse," but what about an entire pig? Chef Tomas Curi took on that challenge, constructing a four-course meal from unique pork cuts during a private dinner in June at Cantina...

  • McDonald’s New, Healthier Menu
    Fast food goes healthy as the world gears up to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics. Burger giant McDonald’s is introducing a new menu geared to offering more nutritious options for their customers. The "Favorites Under 400 Calories" menu...

  • 30,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled for Salmonella and More News
    National • Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino is not interested in Chick-fil-A or their Southern-fried chicken; the mayor is doing all he can to prevent the fast food chain from moving to his city because of their anti-gay attitude. [Boston Herald]...

  • Candy Company Creates World's Largest Lollipop
    To all of those holiday fanatics, Happy National Lollipop Day! How do you plan to celebrate the confectioners' delight? Well, one candy company knows how. See’s Candies has constructed the world’s largest lollipop in recognition of...

  • Henry’s Farm to Table Gets a Makeover
    A relative newcomer to the Hudson Valley dining scene is in the midst of a complete overhaul. Henry’s Farm to Table that opened last spring at the Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa has changed its name, menu, and even appointed a new executive chef. The...

  • The Industry Serves Up Only Public ‘Staff Meal’
    Philadelphia welcomes its latest restaurant with a twist; a focus on the men and women behind the counter. Notably called ‘The Industry’, the restaurant pays homage to chefs, cooks, servers and wait staff which co-owner Heather Gleason says...

  • Nestlé Invests in Food for Alzheimer’s Patients
    To further its mission of becoming the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company, Nestlé has purchased a stake in a U.S. firm that manufactures specially formulated medical food for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease...

  • 'ForYourArt' Celebrates Los Angeles Artists
    ForYourArt, a Los Angeles-based online art publication, hosts its inaugural New. Artisanal. Now on July 28 in West Hollywood. The one-day food and art celebration at 6020 Wilshire Boulevard aims to promote local artists and give them a chance to showcase...

  • Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar Opens in Los Angeles
    The Innovative Dining Group is at it again. The restaurant powerhouse opened their 13th restaurant since 1997, officially welcoming Soleto Trattoria & Pizza Bar to their line of California restaurants. At the corner of South Figueroa and West...

  • Could You Stomach This Massive Taco?
    A Houston-area restaurant is hoping to break its own record by constructing a gargantuan sized taco. Back in 2002 the restaurant cooked up a 17-foot-long taco that weighed in at 1,080 pounds the employees are now setting out to make history. Ranchero...

  • Thief Gets a Surprise After Stealing Two $70 Sandwiches
    There are times when you order a meal and what comes out isn’t quite what you expected. That’s an understatement in this scenario. Police in Nanaimo, British Columbia, are investigating the robbery of two plastic breakfast sandwiches used for...

  • Cult in Papua New Guinea Dines on Human Flesh
    Authorities arrested 29 people after accusations surfaced that the group was involved in a cannibalistic cult in Papua New Guinea, according to the Huffington Post. This latest story from Papua New Guinea in one in a recent string of cannibalism stories...

  • Chicago Food Festival Struggles and More News
    Entertainment • A 34-year-old man has found a unique way to alleviate his erectile dysfunction. Jeff, who does not reveal his last name, from TLC’s Strange Sex, began drinking his wife’s breast milk and blood in an attempt to cure his ED...

  • U.K. Teen Diagnosed with Coca-Cola Addiction
    We’ve all heard it before: “I’m addicted,” or, “I couldn’t live without this.’” But in the case of 18-year-old Zoe Cross, she really is addicted — to Coca-Cola. The U.K. teen was admitted to the...

  • Starbucks Opens in Funeral Home
    They say nothing perks you up like a hot cup of coffee, and Robinson Funeral Home in Easley, S.C., is taking that to heart. The fourth-generation funeral home plans to offer their guests Starbucks cappuccinos and lattes to ease the pain of losing a loved...

  • Jack in the Box Offers New Breakfast Sandwich
    Have you ever battled between breakfast items when trying to figure out what to eat in the morning? Well Jack in the Box is hoping you might not have to anymore. The national chain just unveiled their new limited edition, highbrid breakfast sandwich for...

  • New York City’s First Fried Pizza Joint Up For Sale
    One of the newer additions to the pizza scene in Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood is now back on the market. After opening in March, La Montanara is up for sale after the restaurant closed a handful of days last month, reported the Bowery...

  • Bow & Truss Opens in LA's NoHo Neighborhood
    Bow & Truss, the most recent addition to the NoHo arts district, officially opens its doors Wednesday. The 5,000-square-foot venue which includes a patio, serves Latin American cuisine, craft beers, and handcrafted cocktails. Bow & Truss is the...

  • Finger Lakes Riesling Festival Returns
    The Finger Lakes Riesling Festival is set to open for its fourth annual weekend of wine and beer tasting Aug. 11 and 12. Festival-goers will have an opportunity to try some of the region’s wine while spending a day by the water on the tip of...

  • Top 10 Fast-Food Markets in the US
    It may come as no surprise that Americans love their quick eats, and a recent survey has confirms this is true, at least in some markets. The survey published by Sandelman & Associates, a California-based market research firm, found the top 10 cities...

  • Nations with the Most Food May Lack the Healthiest Diets
    Nations with the most abundant food supplies don’t necessarily have the healthiest diets, according to a recent study of international food security by Economist Intelligence Unit. The study on global food security found that the top food-secure...

  • Listeria-Laced Meatballs Recalled
    Some 324,770 pounds of frozen and ready-to-eat meats and poultry products, including meatballs, are being recalled due to possible contamination of listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection...

  • Burger King Hosts Damien Hirst Painting and More News
    Art • Artist Damien Hirst plans to display his work "Flame Grilles" at the Leicester Square Burger King in hopes to lure tourists in town for the Olympics. [Brand Republic] National • The iconic canned meat, SPAM, will celebrate...

  • Will McDonald’s and Coke Be Banned at 2012 Olympic Games?
    While McDonald’s finalizes plans to open its largest store in celebration of the London Olympics, it doesn’t appear that the celebratory sentiment is shared by all. Opponents of the burger giant and Coca-Cola are increasing their efforts to...

  • Food Network Chef Hosts City Island Clam Bake
    Just off the coast of the Bronx, the small fishing enclave of City Island feels like it’s a world away from New York City. This July 22, New Yorkers and tourists alike will have an opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city...

  • Why Organic Tomatoes Are Worth the Buy
    Have you ever wondered if buying organic is really worth the extra money? When it comes to tomatoes, it may be worth it, according to a study by the University of Barcelona. In a comparative study between organic and conventional tomatoes, the University...

  • Takeru Kobayashi Wins Crif Dog Classic
    Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi set a new record in competitive hot dog eating during the inaugural Crif Dog Classic in Brooklyn on Independence Day. Kobayashi ate 68-and-a-half hot dogs in 10 minutes to take home the $15,000 first place prize,...

  • What Do New Yorkers Really Eat for Breakfast?
    Have you ever wondered what New Yorkers really eat for breakfast? Sometimes it seems as though every corner in the city has a food cart. These venerable pop-up shops have been a tradition for decades, serving hungry, often impatient customers a variety of...

  • Man Charged for Selling Slaughtered Pig from Home
    An ‘entrepreneurial’ man in California finds himself in a bind after being charged with five counts of violating the state’s Food and Agriculture Code as allegations surface that the man was illegally slaughtering pigs and selling the...

  • Controversy in South Bronx as Food Company Expands
    Residents of the South Bronx are in the midst of a three-way tug-of-war with city officials and food distributor Hunts Point Produce Market, according to The New York Times. At the heart of the issue is Sheridan Expressway. Residents have proposed to...

  • Chelsea Gets a New Market
    Residents of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood will have a reason to spend a little more time in the sun once the Chelsea Triangle French Market opens Friday across from Chelsea Market. The Chelsea Triangle French Market is a French-themed market...

  • Drought in Midwest Raising US Food Prices
    A drought in the northern portion of the breadbasket states has caused an increase in corn prices over the past month, and prices could continue to grow reports The Washington Post. In the past month alone, corn prices have increased almost 27 percent...

  • Little Caesars’ 'Pizza, Pizza' Is Back
    After a 15-year national absence, the catchy Little Caesars "Pizza!Pizza!" catchphrase is coming back, reports Advertising Age. This will be Little Caesars’ first national ad campaign in more than a decade, and it will...

  • Fire at the Waverly Inn Temporarily Shuts the Restaurant
    Just before dinnertime Monday a fire broke out in the basement of the building which houses the Waverly Inn and Garden, the A-list restaurant owned by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter in Manhattan’s West Village. Nearly 60 firefighters...

  • Urban Farming Takes Root in China
    As food safety concerns grip China, many residents are taking strides to ensure more secure alternatives for their families. Urban farming is becoming increasingly popular among city dwellers, as food safety scares have led many to pursue safer and...

  • Restaurants Have 450,000 Summer Jobs and More News
    The Daily Meal’s Media Mix brings you the biggest news around the food world. Restaurants • Randomly selected New Yorkers had the opportunity to wine and dine at a pop-up version of La Silhouette restaurant in a luxury apartment over looking...

  • Dairy Residue Found in North African Pottery Shards
    North Africans may have been the first to enjoy milk products, according to a study published in Nature. Test results by an archaeological team on pottery shards found in the Acacus mountains in Libya reveal the pieces contained fermented fat from yogurt...

  • Dairy Queen Finally Heads to NYC
    In the midst of this week’s sweltering heat wave, Blizzard lovers rejoice. Dairy Queen CEO John Gainor has announced plans to open several Dairy Queen locations in New York City starting this summer. Gainor told Deirdre Bolton of Bloomsberg’s...

  • Williamsburg Street Fare with an L.A. Flare
    As the dog days of summer are upon us, it’s nice to know that the long anticipated opening of the McCarren Park pool is just days away. But that’s not the only thing to look forward to in the coming days as Urban Rustic is opening a food cart...

  • Buffalo Hosts Taste of Buffalo
    Western New York restaurants are gearing up for the 29th annual Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops grocery stores in the Queen city. The streets downtown will be filled with the smell of chicken wings and barbeque July 7 and 8, but a variety of culinary...

  • Woman’s Meal Bites at Burger Joint
    A woman got more than she bargained for while eating lunch at a national burger chain Cheeseburger in Paradise in California, Md. last week. Around 3:30 last Thursday, an unnamed woman was bit on the foot by a skunk while eating at the Jimmy Buffett-...

  • Hebrew National Hotdogs May Not Be Kosher
    Hebrew National has come under fire as customers accuse the company of not maintaining kosher practices. Consumers have filed a lawsuit against its parent company ConAgra Foods Inc., claiming that products sold under the Hebrew National brand are not...

  • Food Additives Meant to Help May Actual Harm You
    Weight management foods like yogurts, soft drinks, and gum can contain some wacky ingredients that many dieters wouldn’t ever consider putting in their body, regardless of how much weight it could help them lose. Best Health offers a list of 10...

  • Eataly Opens Its Largest Location Yet
    A derelict train terminal near the city center in Rome has undergone a massive renovation to become the largest Eataly location yet. The once abandoned Roma Ostiense train station re-opens its doors Thursday as a gourmet market and international food...

  • Oklahoma Wine Plan Draws Opposition
    A group seeking to allow the sale of wine in Oklahoma grocery stores is facing staunch opposition from retail liquor merchants and anti-addiction groups as they petition for support. Oklahomans for Modern Laws filed a petition that seeks a statewide vote...

  • Burger King Expands in China and More News
    The Daily Meal’s Media Mix brings you the biggest news around the food world. Restaurants • The Central Park Visitor Center, formerly renowned Tavern on the Green restaurant will close their doors Wednesday to begin a $9.8 million renovation...

  • China Releases Five Year Food Safety Plan
    Days after news broke of contaminated food products at Wal-Marts in two major Chinese cities and high levels of mercury found in baby formula, the Chinese government is releasing a food safety improvement plan to address food safety issues. Plans call...

  • South Korean Seafood Scare
    Safety concerns over South Korean seafood have caused the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to urge the removal of the products from national food retail stores across the U.S. The FDA announced Thursday that oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops may have...

  • Food-Safety Complaints Hit Wal-Mart China
    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are in hot water in China after allegations of food-safety violations have surfaced. Wal-Mart’s food safety is dominating international news after incidences in Beijing and Chongqing were reported this week. The Wall Street...

  • Lenovo Launches a New Gadget for Tech-Savvy Chefs
    Lenovo’s latest desktop computer, the IdeaCentre A720, may just be a recipe for success in the kitchen. The IdeaCentre A720 has design details that protect it from spills and an easy-to-clean glass overlay, which make it an ideal fit for those...

  • Future of France’s Oldest Sparkling Wine in Jeopardy
    With a history dating back almost 500 years, the sparkling wines of Limoux, France claim to be the oldest of their kind mentioned in official records,. Now the Limoux bubbly of southern France is fighting for its future as competitors from Spain offer...

  • Five Figure Barbecue
    With the summer now in full swing it can sometimes be difficult to make a decision about afternoon plans. For the indecisive type, there’s a new option and it only costs $50,000. The Barbecue Dining Boat sold by Hammacher Schlemmer combines a...

  • Organic Meats Pose Threat for Parasite Risk
    A recent study suggests that organic meat may pose a higher risk for carrying disease-spreading parasites, which could then be transferred to consumers who eat these meats. In a report by the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, research shows that...

  • China Goes Bananas for New Ice Cream Pop
    Here’s a new one for you: Nestlé released an ice cream pop in mainland China that doesn’t melt — no matter how hot it gets. The peelable banana-like treat called BenNaNa consists of a gummy outer-layer with a vanilla ice...

  • MasterCard Perks for New York City Wine & Food Festival
    MasterCard is set to become the platinum sponsor and official card of The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, which is also sponsored by FOOD & WINE. The multi-year partnership announced earlier today, will give MasterCard cardholders...

  • 30 Cockroaches in McDonald's and More News
    The Daily Meal brings you the biggest news from the food world. Politics • Pennsylvania school workers won the "right" to eat expired food at their own risk, although they still have to pay for it. [AP] Health • An E. Coli outbreak...

  • Political Food Quotes, Moments, and Blunders
    Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney defended his right to send hecklers to interrupt a President Barack Obama campaign event during a recent speech arguing that, “the sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.” Political Food Quotes, Moments,...

  • Restaurant Menus Go 3-D
    3-D isn’t just for the movies anymore, and there’s no need for glasses. Zinger Digital Signs, a leading digital signage solution company, has just unveiled a new 3-D video menu board to provide customers a movie-like experience while ordering...

  • Barefoot Wine Cleans Rockaway Beach
    Wine enthusiasts get ready to hit the beach. The annual Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project is heading to the beaches in Rockaway this Saturday for a big cleanup effort. Plans call for the two-hour cleanup to be followed by a ‘celebration’ at...

  • Global Food Cost Drops Again
    Food prices have fallen for the second time in just as many months, with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations expecting a similar result this June. The global cost of a basket of food commodities is measured by the FAO Food Price...

  • Pizza Patrón's “Pizza por Favor” Promotion Goes Awry
    A whirlwind of controversy dominates a pizza campaign for the masses. In a lighthearted attempt to reach out to their Spanish speaking customers, Pizza Patrón developed a new promotion offering free pizzas; but the response was not expected. The...

  • Russia on the Menu for Burger King?
    With the U.S. market fully saturated with fast food venues, Burger King sets to expand their operations farther east -- much farther. In a statement released Tuesday, the burger giant revealed plans to expand operations in Russia by opening several...

  • Nestlé Takes Steps to Become Leader in Wellness
    The infamous candy conglomerate synonymous with Halloween is reportedly working to rebrand their company as a “health and wellness” empire. Nestlé opened a new clinical development unit in Switzerland on Wednesday to conduct nutrition...

  • Starbucks Buys Bakery for $100 Million
    Starbucks Corp. announced plans late Monday to buy Bay Bread and its French-themed bakery brand La Boulange in a $100 million deal. The coffee giant agreed to pay cash for La Boulange, which operates 19 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. The coffee...

  • IHOP Invades the West Village
    Plans for a new IHOP are in development as the pancake chain announces that they have found a new location. The restaurant signed a 49-year lease at 80 Downing Street last week in Manhattan’s West Village reported DNAInfo. The breakfast hub will...

  • Taco Bell Breaks the Bank and More News
    The Daily Meal’s Weekly Media Mix rounds up the week’s biggest food stories. Restaurants • Tom Colicchio of Top Chef is looking to serve beer and wine at a “free standing” concession near the High Line. Plans call for the...

  • LA WineFest 2012 Fast Approaching
    Wine aficionados get your glasses ready. LA WineFest is gearing up for their 7th annual wine tasting event. Los Angeles Magazine at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood will host the weekend-long festival on Saturday June 9th and Sunday June 10th. More than...

  • Clif Bar Unveils New Gluten-Free Snack Bars
    To commemorate 20 years of creating healthy and organic products, Clif Bar launched a new line of gluten-, soy- and dairy-free snack bars this Thursday. The Clif Kit’s Organic line is the newest addition to the growing trend of gluten-free products...

  • Schedule Released for Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
    The streets of New York will again soon be filled, as food aficionados get ready for the fifth annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival. From October 11th to the 14th, 500 chefs, culinary personalities and Food Network stars will share...

  • Agave Soda Company Set to Expand
    Organic sodas are carving a new niché for themselves in the soft drink market. As demand for healthier alternatives to soft drinks grow, suppliers are taking notice. The Denver based organic soda supplier Oogavé announced plans to expand...

  • Organic Food Giants to Merge
    A new leader in the organic food industry is set to sprout, as two of the nation's leading organic certification agencies plan to merge according to a press release. Oregon Tilth will join California Certified Organic Farmers to become the single-...

  • Salmonella Scares Cause Organic Baby Spinach Recall
    Concerns over possible salmonella contamination have caused a Salinas, California-based firm to recall packages of certified organic baby spinach, according to a news release from the Food and Drug Administration. Selected samples of the product tested...

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