Food & Drink

The Halal Guys first came to the streets of New York City in 1990, when the three founders opened up a hot-dog cart in Midtown. They realized there was a demand from Muslim cab drivers looking for a halal meal, so they began serving American halal food from the cart. The Arabic term halal means

Surprises, fresh stories and deep-dive insights continue to be revealed about Anthony Bourdain — inimitable author, chef, TV personality — who touched the hearts of millions of people all over the globe with his wisdoms (sometimes cheeky, sometimes witty, sometimes endearing, sometimes profound, always incisive) spotlighting travel, food, humanity and the powerful connections they weave.

Industry innovation pivoting to reducing sugar and portions  This year’s annual get-together of the snacks and confectionery industries, the Sweets & Snacks Expo, was held in Indianapolis last month. The usual assortment of desserts, candy, snack food and other treats were part of the lineup. But the big surprise was the number of new items

In New Orleans, many people grow up eating beignets. And if they aren’t enjoying them at home, they’re likely heading to Café du Monde in the French Quarter for a fresh plate served hot from the fryer. The café is the indisputable source of NOLA’s most famous beignets, which, after more than a century, remain

Well known in the both the wine world and the world of horses, businesswomen Barbara Banke and Peggy Furth hardly seem like the type of people who need to add another line to their already impressive resumes. However, after partnering on two previous ventures, WholeVine and Vine To Bar Chocolate, the two joined forces to

It’s National Ice Cream Day. In recent years the meaning of ice cream has taken a turn, mirroring the changing eating preferences of Americans. According to Gallup, while just 5% of US citizens are vegetarian or vegan, nearly 25% have cut back on eating meat. What’s more, 41% of Americans have tried plant-based meats. And

Ray’s Candy Store, an East Village institution, has served late-night munchies since 1974. Owner Ray Alvarez, 86, is well known for his deep-fried Oreos, egg creams, milkshakes, and chili cheese dogs. The store has kept street wanderers and New York University students well fed into the night as they hang around Tompkins Square Park. Cult-like

Plant-based meat was experiencing significant momentum in 2019 before the pandemic grinded innovation to a halt and forced restaurants to significantly pare down their menus. Now the gears of plant-based product development are starting to churn again. Little Caesars, for instance, just announced a “Planteroni” pizza, with the market’s first plant-based pepperoni, while Panda Express

One of the first things you will notice when approaching 49th State Brewery is the throngs of people milling about in the large fenced-in dirt courtyard around multiple fire pits and picnic tables. Worn Carhartt pants and faded flannel shirts seem to be the clothing of choice, and there are numerous dogs of all shapes

The Francesinha was invented in the 1950s at a Porto restaurant called A Regaleira, when a French customer asked for a croque monsieur. This indulgent sandwich now has many variations, but they all include a stack of ham, steak, sausage, and cheese, covered in a tangy tomato sauce. We visited Cafe Santiago, who makes Francesinhas

Doing the right thing, being honest, demonstrating transparency; all appear to be ethical principles that many companies are incorporating into their advertising and brand messaging these days. Trust appears to be the prevailing priority for businesses of all sizes across a variety of industry segments. In the food business there’s no hiding from the ingredients

There are certain wines that send a spark up one’s spine with an intense thrill that is all encompassing – that kind of ‘epiphany wine’ can range in style and place of origin as it is different for each person. For Remi Cohen it was the Comtes de Champagne – tête de cuvee (top wine)

We tried everything on the UK and US KFC menus to find out the big differences between the two. From the portion sizes to the calories, the difference between the two chains was pretty surprising. The popcorn chicken box in the US was almost four times the size of the UK’s largest option. MORE FAST

When longtime food blogger and private chef Angela Davis, also known as TheKitchenista, first encountered Darius Williams online, she noticed something weird about his recipes. They didn’t appear to work. “This was back in 2014. I started seeing some of his videos circulating, and I was not a fan of the cooking techniques, I’ll be

To become an itamae (chef) of sushi one must train for decades. After several years of apprenticing you may earn the honor of making sushi rice. Once this technique is mastered you can perform tasks such as filleting fish, slicing vegetables and grating daikon. It is a slow, steady process that produces the highest level

Business Insider got an inside look at how Jaffa Cakes are made at the McVitie’s factory in Stockport, Manchester. We got to see the whole process from start to finish and also learned the answer to the age-old question about Jaffa Cakes, is it a cake or a biscuit? —————————————————— #HowItsMade​ #JaffaCakes​ #FoodInsider​ Insider is

Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Roadhouse Brewing has been named one of the most eco-friendly companies in the world by B Lab, the global non-profit organization that certifies socially conscious B Corporations. Thanks to its ambitious sustainability programs, Roadhouse has earned its place as a “Best for the World” business in the environment category for 2021. This

Despite challenges that had many judges and producers and even the organizers themselves wondering if it would be held, the 28th session of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles took place in Luxembourg in June. An international competition in which thousands of wines are entered to be tasted by a global panel of experts, the event

Fugetsu-Do Confectionery first opened in 1903. It is now considered the oldest shop in LA’s Little Tokyo, and the oldest Japanese-American business in the country. The family-owned bakery is famous for one thing above all: mochi. Making this Japanese confection has been a long tradition for the Kito family, one that started over a century

Attention New Yorkers: A new croissant counter is coming to town, and the pastry chef behind it is none other than Cronut creator Dominique Ansel. Dominique Ansel Workshop opens its doors in New York City’s Flatiron District this Friday, July 16. Regarding the name of the new venture, Ansel told me, “We were inspired by