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    Lauren Torrisi

    Lauren Torrisi

  • Denny's to Debut Hobbit-Themed Menu

    Starting Nov. 6, Denny’s restaurants will debut a limited-time, Middle Earth-themed menu for fans of the upcoming Hobbit movie. The first of three films based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” will be released Dec. 14. “We were inspired by...

  • Free Pasta for World Pasta Day

    From little kids all the way to adults, everyone loves pasta.  Celebrate World Pasta Day today by boiling a big pot of water and grabbing your favorite pasta.  This holiday was created by the World Pasta Congress in Rome in 1995. If you don’t have...

  • Free Pizza From Domino's Just in Time for Lunch

    Domino's’ new handmade pizza crust is being put to the ultimate taste test, after the company announced it will give away half a million slices of pizza nationwide today. Each participating location will give away 100 slices of the chain’s new handmade pan pizza between...

  • McDonald's Canada Reveals How They Make Famous Fries

    McDonald’s Canada is at it again, demystifying their french fry recipe “from the farm to all the way to the fryer.” In their new behind-the-scenes video, Scott Gibson, manager of the company’s supply chain, takes customer questions on their world-famous fries. Gibson addresses the first...

  • White Castle Charity Deal Offers 6,912 Burgers, Chefs

    White Castle is going to throw two big parties for the buyers of their new Crave Pallet.  Burger-lovers who purchase the Pallet for $25,000 get 6,912 White Castle sliders in original, cheese or jalapeno. With enough burgers to feed 1,000 guests, the sliders will be...

  • Bagel Bunchkins: Dunkin Donuts Applies For Bagel Hole Trademark

    Dunkin’ Donuts popular Munchkins might be getting a new cousin: the Bagel Bunchkin.  The company recently applied for a trademark for “Bagel Bunchkin” but declined to say if and when the new bagel bites would be released. “We have many trademarks and cannot speculate on...

  • The Best Dishes From Red Lobster's New Menu

    After announcing plans to revamp its seafood-centric menu, many fans of the Red Lobster chain wondered what would happen to old favorites such as coconut shrimp and cheddar bay biscuits. RECIPE: Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits The new menu, which landed on plates Monday, kept...

  • Taste Test: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

    With the latte shortage over and news of an ice cream making waves, it’s been a good week for pumpkin spice latte.  We tested a pint of the latte-inspired ice cream to see if it lives up to its coffeehouse roots. A combination of “swirled...

  • Pumpkin Beer Taste Test Winners Revealed

    As more and more pumpkin-flavored beers appear at the store this season, it can be confusing choosing which one to take home.  We tested the fall beers and selected our favorites.  Take a look at the brands that took first and second place. Winner: Blue...

  • Halloween Candy Taste Test Winners

    Little witches, goblins and ghosts are about to come knocking on your door in a few short weeks.  What are you going to give them?  We took on the difficult job of tasting the newest Halloween candy out this season and picked our two favorites. ...

  • Phew. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Crisis Ends

    Don’t fret pumpkin spice latte fans, there is now plenty of your fall java jolt to go around, Starbucks claims. After a report suggested the much-loved drinks were becoming scarce, a Twitter uproar ensued.  A representative for Starbucks today said that the distribution centers are...

  • Starbucks Unveils New Menu Items in Calif. Stores

    Customers like more than just coffee at their local Starbucks.  Food sales bring in $1.5 billion in revenue for the coffee company, which unveiled new menu items at nine of its San Francisco stores. New items include a whole wheat spinach croissant and a tomato,...

  • Zagat Ranks Top Fast Food Chains

    Zagat’s 2012 fast food survey results are out.  The popular restaurant guide surveyed 10,554 people who made a total of 1.2 million trips to fast food eateries per year.  They ranked their favorite chains based on popularity, food, decor and service.  The chains were divided between...

  • Increase in Craft Beer Helps Turn Industry Around

    Brewers can finally toast to good sales this year, after a mid-year report published by the Brewer’s Association cited a 14 percent growth in beer sales. The organization represents 1,400 U.S. breweries, or about 70 percent of the industry. Craft beer also experienced a spike...

  • 15-Year-Old Creates Health-Conscious Chocolate Bar

    Take a bite out of a chocolate bar and it usually comes with a side of guilt.  A new candy line from Upromise founder Michael Bronner and his 15-year-old son Nicky challenged the traditional ingredients in chocolate to create healthy products you can feel good...

  • 1,325-Pound Fritos Chili Pie Sets Record

    Fritos celebrated its 80th birthday yesterday in a big way.  The popular corn chip company broke the record for the biggest Fritos Chili Pie weighing in at 1,325 pounds.  The pie contained 635 bags (10.5 ounces) of Fritos, 660 cans (15 ounces) of Hormel Chili...

  • Bacon Shortage Is 'Overblown,' Economists Say

    If you started stocking your freezer with bacon to prepare for the upcoming pork shortage, you can start cooking some of it.  Economists are telling consumers to expect a slight rise in price but not the “overblown” price increase in recent news reports. “It seems...

  • Girl Scout Cookie Boxes Get a Makeover

      Girl Scout cookie boxes have gotten an upgrade. After the organization celebrated it’s 100th birthday in 2010, they decided it was time for a more modern look.  The packaging hadn’t been changed since 1999. The Girl Scouts partnered with Anthem Worldwide, a division of...

  • Michelle Obama's Popular DNC Dress Out in December

    First lady Michelle Obama’s buzzworthy custom-made dress that she worn at the Democratic National Convention will be available for purchase December 1. For $398, the sleeveless pink and gray silk Tracy Reese dress will be sold in sizes from 0 to 12.  It will be...

  • Bacon Shortage May Sizzle Consumers

    The U.K.’s National Pig Association is predicting that pork will get a bit more pricey, warning  that increased feed costs have caused a worldwide decline in the size of herds. Droughts this summer in the US Midwest damaged corn and soy harvests and contributed to...