After preparing a Christmas feast and baking up a storm over the last few weeks, many of us are a wee bit tired of cooking. If you’re hoping to start the year off with a bit of relaxation, eating out is always a good way to let someone else do all the heavy lifting. On …
Sprinkles Cupcakes, known for its delectable treats and its signature cupcake ATMs, has closed, founder Candace Nelson announced. Instead of ringing in the new year with more joyous news, Nelson surprised her followers by announcing on social media Dec. 31 that Sprinkles abruptly closed all its locations. “Today is Sprinkles’ final day,” she wrote in …
Christmas is synonymous with big holiday feasts, but not everyone can sit down for a family meal on Dec. 25. Whether you’re working, traveling or simply sitting out the holiday this year, you may be craving some a quick bite to eat. Many fast-food restaurants will welcoming customers on Christmas, but will McDonald’s be open …
Air Force veteran Charlie Hicks is committed to his routine. Every single day for a decade, the 78-year-old would drive his truck to the Shrimp Basket, a Southern-style seafood restaurant chain, in Pensacola, Florida. There, he would enjoy a late-morning meal and oftentimes dinner, too — always with a side of gumbo and a touch …
For one anonymous cook, perfection comes under the edge of a knife. On Oct. 7, Reddit user u/F1exican, now known as “Chivelord,” began a journey that made him the crown jewel of the r/KitchenConfidential subreddit. His mission? Chopping a cup of chives every day until Reddit “says they’re perfect.” On that first day in early …
The holiday spirit is alive and well at one restaurant in Naples, Florida. In a TikTok video posted by First Watch employee Heidi Paniagua, general manager Brendan Tompkins calls a staff meeting to announce the cancellation of their holiday party — but for a very heartwarming reason. “So, something came to light,” Tompkins says as …
Anyone who’s ever whipped up a Christmas feast knows it’s a ton of work. From shopping to cooking and cleaning, there’s no rest for the weary. If you’d rather not spend your Christmas in the kitchen this year, plenty of restaurants are firing up their ovens and welcoming customers who don’t feel like cooking. From …
Caffeine cravings don’t take a holiday, even on Christmas. Especially on Christmas. Whether you’re celebrating the most wonderful day of the year at home or heading out to see family, you may need a jolt of java to boost your energy levels for the festive yet hectic day. Or perhaps your Christmas simply isn’t complete …
Even if you have a coffee maker at home, true caffeine enthusiasts know there’s nothing quite like a fresh brewed cup of java from your favorite shop. Finding a coffee shop that’s open on Christmas might seem like a tall order, but there are plenty of chains that plan to open for business on Dec. …
Homemade lasagna can be an exciting dinner, but one cooking mistake could instead make it electrifying — literally. On Dec. 5, Threads user Tay Tanesha posted about her lasagna mishap: After the aluminum foil melted into it as it baked, it became inedible. “I didn’t know aluminum foil melted in such low heat tf is …