“McArby’s”: McDonald’s quietly adds curly fries to the U.S. menu—but only at one restaurant

McDonald’s has recently stirred a whirlwind of excitement and subsequent disappointment across the United States with the quiet introduction of its long-awaited “Twister Fries,” or curly fries, to the U.S. menu. This highly anticipated menu item, a staple in many international McDonald’s markets, has finally made its debut on American […]

Don’t pour that pickle juice down the drain

The once-overlooked brine from a humble jar of pickles is now making a sophisticated splash, transforming from a mere kitchen byproduct into an unexpected star of the modern cocktail scene. Particularly vibrant in bustling urban centers like New York City, the appearance of “pickle juice” on upscale drink menus is […]