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Vote for the best fall beer in Monroe County and Finger Lakes:12 breweries remain
The first round of voting in the first Democrat and Chronicle Fall Beer Bracket Challenge has come to an end — and a new round is set to begin. Like the NCAA basketball brackets, we counted a few bracket-busting upsets and noted several expected...

The ‘best chocolate in America’ is found in a little barn in Mass.
SUDBURY — For about the fifth time in the previous 10 minutes, I’d just had my mind blown by a piece of chocolate I’d eaten in a barn. So did Linda Moy, a Groton resident who was also taking the tour of Goodnow Farms Chocolate in Sudbury. She...

Not Pizza Hut Nor Domino's: Here's The Best Pizza Chain Hands Down
When you think of chain pizza, your mind probably jumps to oily slices in a cardboard delivery box with the predictable toppings of cheese and pepperoni. It's not a bad thing — chains like Pizza Hut and Domino's often hit the spot when we have...

Shrimporee Festival boosts Aransas Pass with Gulf's best shrimp
The Shrimporee Festival in Aransas Pass boosts local community programs through ticket, t-shirt, and shrimp sales. ARANSAS PASS, Texas — The Shrimporee Festival is supporting local shrimpers this weekend in Aransas Pass. Now in its 77th year,...

Here's a Sneak Peek At The New Garden Catering Location Slated To Open Soon In Darien
Crews are building out the space for Garden Catering's latest location. Here's when the fast-casual restaurant is expected to open. Posted Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 4:48 pm ET|Updated Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 4:51 pm ET DARIEN, CT — The finish line is in...

Best of Los Gatos 2025: Food & Drink
Best Bagels The Posh Bagel Silver Noah’s NY Bagels Bronze Boichik Bagels Best Bakery Icing on the Cake Silver Manresa Bread Bronze Fleur De Cocoa Best Bar or Pub Wine Cellar Restaurant Silver Carry Nation’s Bronze Gardino’s Ristorante Italiano...

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, Greene King CEO says
People swapping cask ales for cappuccinos or ordering a burger and a beer via Deliveroo rather than at their local are a new threat to pubs, according to the boss of Greene King. Nick Mackenzie, who runs the brewer and pub chain with 2,700 sites...

London’s Bib Gourmand boom: Top spots for affordable gourmet dining
The specialty at Borough Market’s Agora is souvla – skewers of meat roasted over a charcoal barbecue. At this pared-down pitstop – think bare wooden tables, cosy booths, and exposed air conditioning vents that scream “industrial chic” without...

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is Like Retro Beat 'em Up Comfort Food for Comic Fans
For gamers with fond memories of dropping quarters into arcade machines, waking up early on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons, and gathering around the TV on the floor to play local multiplayer games together, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is going to...
SEND Ghana, GAND urge mandatory food warning labels to curb rising NCDs
By Stanley Senya Accra, Oct. 16, GNA – SEND Ghana and the Ghana Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) have called on the government to introduce a national policy mandating front-of-pack warning labels on processed and ultra-processed foods....

CANA Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester Chapter honors Caribbean Food Delights CEO Sabrina HoSang Jordan
The Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester Chapter of the Caribbean American Nurses Association (CANA) on Saturday, Oct. 4, honored the CEO of the Tappan, NY-based Caribbean Food Delights, Sabrina HoSang Jordan, during the chapter’s 28th Annual Vernese...

Council adds liquor license for latest local establishment in Warren
By Mike Rego The council, at its October 14 meeting, took up a couple of items related to the local food and beverage scene, the most significant being the addition of another liquor license to Warren's registry. At the request of the owners of a...

Bangladesh’s food security depends on inclusion and innovation
Bangladesh's pursuit of a resilient and food-secure future is driven by its people—the farmers, women, youth, and local authorities who strive each day to nourish their families and strengthen their communities. As the nation confronts the...

The UK has banned junk food specials, experts say Australia should too
There are calls for Australia to follow England's lead and ban multi-buy promotions for junk food after research confirmed supermarkets continue to put unhealthy food on special twice as often as more nutritious alternatives. In 2019, researchers...

Menopause – How Can We Feel Prepared Not Scared? We Asked Top Nutritionist Karen Newby, Fitness Specialist Kate Row Ham And Sleep Expert Dr Katharina Lederle
There are so many menopause horror stories out there, from aching joints to poor sleep and weight gain, but Karen Newby, nutritionist and author of ‘The Natural Menopause Method’ reassures us that “it’s all about being prepared, rather than...

Protecting Immigrant Rights, One Drink at a Time
Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Right now, many people are being treated unfairly, racially profiled, and pushed into situations that jeopardize both their safety and their livelihoods. In the hospitality industry, this has left workers...

This Idyllic Canadian Island Is the Pacific Northwest’s Best-Kept Secret
Back on property, guests tuck into Southeast Asian dishes at the pop-up Lola restaurant, helmed by Filipino-Canadian chef Elmark Andres, where the menu is written in a blend of Tagalog and English, the seafood is locally sourced, and seasonal...

Indianapolis welcomes back World Food Championships for second straight year
While chefs work hard on their dishes, the public can come to sample the food this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. INDIANAPOLIS — At this year's World Food Championships in Indianapolis, 1,300 home cooks, professional chefs and BBQ teams...

Popular Meal Replacement Drink Contains So Much Lead That Doctors Are Aghast
We live in an era obsessed with protein. It’s not just about eating steak and eggs for breakfast anymore; they’re selling ludicrous snacks like protein potato chips and protein cereal, stuff that has you wondering what was wrong with an old...

Forget fast food! These student chefs are serving gourmet on a dime
People in the Las Cruces community looking for a bite to eat. Oct. 10, 2025. Chatter filled the Westside Bistro on Oct. 10 as Asian cuisine week came in full swing, offering Asian specials while inviting people to enjoy the newly opened patio to...