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How This Struggling Seafood Chain Is Charting A Nostalgic Comeback

staff@foodrepublic.com (Kevin Haggerty) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:02:00 +0000

While this chain did struggle in the past few years, a CEO switch up has led the chain back on the road to success, and we think a comeback is near.

The Popular Chili's Appetizer You Can Actually Wear As A Halloween Costume Is Back

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:29:45 +0000

Chili's is relaunching the popular Halloween costume that sold out in 20 minutes last year. On October 1st, make sure you log on fast to order one.

Review: Kraft Brings The Sweet Heat With New Hot Honey-Flavored Mac And Cheese

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Kraft is adding a spicy-sweet twist to its boxed mac and cheese. We tried this new flavor to see if it would be a hit with spicy food aficionados.

This Denver Restaurant Is The First In The State To Earn 2 Michelin Stars

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:27:47 +0000

The Michelin Guide has release its Colorado rankings for 2025 and a Denver restaurant stands alone as the only two star establishment in the state.

The Gamey Meat Robert Redford Used In His Chili

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:10:54 +0000

Robert Redford's chili recipe contains a few surprise ingredients, but one of the most intriguing is the use of a gamey meat in place of beef.

Why This Once-Popular Dessert Was Named After Robert Redford

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:59:52 +0000

Known as "The Next Best Thing to Robert Redford," the treat is a layered chocolate treat that combines some of the best elements to be found in any dessert.

Only One New Jersey Restaurant Made The New York Times 2025 Top 50

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:53:56 +0000

Every year, the New York Times releases its "America's Best Restaurants" list, in which it highlights 50 of the country's most exciting eateries.

Why This Country Changed Its McDonald's Happy Meal Rules

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:53:49 +0000

The country's McDonald's locations have implemented a change that breaks from the norm, placing limitations on the purchase of Happy Meals.

Review: The Popeyes X Hot Ones Menu Collab Set Our Taste Buds Ablaze

staff@foodrepublic.com (Sam Zwick) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:15:04 +0000

Popeyes' fiery new collaboration with Hot Ones features an all-new chicken sandwich, dippers, wings, and signature sauces. We sampled them all.

M&M's Latest Limited-Edition Flavors Are Inspired By Your Favorite Bakery Treats

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:14:22 +0000

Consumers will have the opportunity to vote for which of the limited-edition line of bakery-themed M&M's flavors becomes a permanent offering.

Review: New Exploremores Give The Girl Scouts Cookie Lineup A Chocolatey Boost

staff@foodrepublic.com (Neala Broderick) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Inspired by rocky road ice cream, Exploremores are the newest, chocolatiest addition to the Girl Scout cookie lineup, and we got to taste test them.

A Fan-Favorite Seasonal Aldi Sauce Is Finally Back On Shelves

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:55:13 +0000

The ALDI Aisle of Shame Community on Facebook confirmed earlier this week that the in-demand product was once again available for the grabbing.

Review: Starbucks' New Fall Cortado And Egg Bites Are Just The Right Amount Of Cozy

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:16:47 +0000

Starbucks released its fall menu, and we sampled two of the coffee giant's new additions with warm, cozy vibes that are perfect to kick off the season.

Starbucks' New Pecan Drink Rings In Fall In All The Right Ways

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The 2025 Starbucks menu has officially been released, and we have the inside scoop on its decadent new pecan drinks, merchandise, and more.

The Meaning Behind Cracker Barrel's Old Logo

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:30:51 +0000

Cracker Barrel's rebrand of the restaurant itself and its logo is causing online backlash, but what was the meaning of the original logo?

Review: Dunkin's New Sabrina Carpenter Daydream Refreshers Are Begging To Please, Please, Please Be Good

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:26:36 +0000

Dunkin' isn't done collaborating with Sabrina Carpenter, releasing additional Daydream Refreshers in mango and mixed berry flavors. So how do they taste?

Dunkin's 2025 Fall Menu Includes A New Cereal Latte

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Dunkin's fall menu features a Cereal N' Milk Latte, which combines espresso and cereal milk to its standard iced latte recipe. What else is coming to stores?

Walmart's Great Value Shrimp Could Be Radioactive. Here's What To Know

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:16:49 +0000

Foods can be recalled for numerous reasons, including being potentially radioactive. That's the case with Walmart's in-house Great Value brand frozen shrimp.

Review: Trust Us, You'll Want To Grab Old Forester's 2025 Birthday Bourbon While You Can

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Old Forester is celebrating in style with its 2025 Birthday Bourbon, and we were lucky enough to get a firsthand taste of this rare new bottle.

Review: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Blackberry Is The Sweet Whiskey You Need To Wrap Up The Summer

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:02:00 +0000

Old No. 7 is an icon, but Jack Daniel's flavors aren't half bad. So how does its new Tennessee Blackberry whiskey stack up? We tasted it for ourselves.