Get ready Danbury because the extremely popular Sonic Drive-In fast-food restaurant will become a reality in downtown Danbury! The executive director of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, PJ Prunty, spoke with Hearst Connecticut Media, saying that Danbury has been courting Sonic to open a location in the city. Western Connecticut State University students will … Read more
Not that there’s anything wrong with it, but usually I just monkey around with canned baked beans and they come out tasting pretty good. I bet many of you have your secret ingredients for doctoring up beans as well. That said, there’s no comparing B&M, Bush’s Best or Van Camp to slow-cooked, homemade baked beans. … Read more
There’s a new business coming to town! ProteinHouse is its name, and it’ll be located in the heart of Bismarck, at 402 East Main Street. More than a restaurant: It’s categorized as a “Healthy Fit Kitchen.” You can dine in or take your food to go. The goal is to be a quick-serve…sort of like … Read more
One of the easiest meals in the book is roasting up a batch of vegetables on a sheet pan with some olive oil and spices, combining them with your protein of choice (whether it be beans, tofu, or a plant-based meat), and whipping up some rice, barley, pasta, quinoa, or farro. Having a variety in … Read more
How to Read a Food Label: A Healthy Skeptic’s Guide to the BuzzwordsThe Wall Street Journal .
Yo lo se. You’ve seen enough of these posts about Illinois’ problems, whether it’s high taxes, high numbers of people leaving, or whatever–that you’re probably thinking “Of course Illinois is the most expensive, or why would he write about this?” Not to give the whole story away in the second paragraph, but Illinois is not … Read more
1 in 13 children develop food allergies each year. Guidelines from leading medical organizations, like the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), recommend feeding babies common food allergens daily for 6 months or more starting as early as 4 months of age to help them prepare for … Read more
Toxic load exposure is normal and part of the human experience. Many molecules, environmental factors and even normal metabolic processes contribute to our toxic load. Examples include metabolizing our medication, breaking down molecules to make energy while working out or fully processing the neurological and hormonal impacts of environmental stressors such as an unhealthy relationship. … Read more
National Restaurant Week continues with a special offer from El Chico. Texarkana loves El Chico! SeizeTheDeal.com is offering a $50 gift certificate for just $25. That’s right, you get $50 worth of great Mexican food for only $25. At El Chico, all their food is prepared fresh daily from tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, empanadas, salads, … Read more
Talk about some serious caffeine! A northern Michigan restaurant decided to make St. Patrick’s Day the day to go for a new world record for the largest Irish coffee. One of my favorite spots up north, Interlochen’s Hofbrau, was hoping to catch the eye of the Guinness World Record folks by serving up a 550-gallon … Read more
There is a hot dog eating contest happening this weekend in Yakima. In fact, there are not one but two hot dog eating contests happening at two different breweries. The first Hot Dog Eating competition will be at Single Hill Brewery on Saturday and then on Sunday the Hot Dog Eating competition will be at … Read more
You won’t find fried chicken, cheeseburgers, or fries on the Botanika Cafe menu. This new restaurant in Ridgefield recently opened at 424 Main Street and is the area’s new plant-based eatery. Some may call the Botanika Cafe a health food restaurant or a high vibe eatery. According to starseedkitchen.com, high vibration foods are those full … Read more
Towering above Tampa’s Amalie Arena with river, bay and city views, the new 5-star JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is the downtown neighborhood’s first true luxury property. With diverse dining options, the rapidly-growing waterfront is a food lover’s dream. Ideally situated between the convention center and arena, with a charming streetcar station just outside the … Read more
Globe-trotting gourmands eager to enhance their culinary credentials are seeking out unique, interactive experiences where they can roll up their sleeves and work for their meal. A growing number of notable luxury resorts, award-winning restaurants, and innovative tour providers are letting amateurs try their hand at activities such as white-knuckle sport fishing, traditional truffle hunting, … Read more
First, the reason Townsquare Media participates in Ton O Pasta is simple. This time of the year, food pantries tend to run low on food. The focus is not necessarily on those less fortunate. Everyone is asked to help around Thanksgiving and Christmas but as winter rolls on, the need is just as great. So … Read more
From breakfast to late-night munchies, a selection of favorite eateries to keep you fueled 24/7. breakfast and brunch Em’s Kitchen Hawthorne Avenue At this eatery in Hawthorne Drugs, the breakfast menu features omelets and made-from-scratch biscuit sandwiches. The Flying Biscuit Cafe normaltown The new Athens outpost of the Atlanta chain serves classics as well as … Read more