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  1. controversies
    A Coney Island Restaurant Will Host an NRA Fundraiser Next MonthRaffles are planned for at least seven different firearms.
  2. shortages
    Now KFC Is Running Out of GravyThe “operational issues” continue.
  3. burns
    Reminder: Do Not Mess With the Joy of CookingIf you do the Joy team wrong, they will cut you deep.
  4. barbaric yelp
    L.A. Restaurateur Responds to Yelpers With Threats of ViolenceOne-star Yelp reviewers could be “getting knocked into unconsciousness.”
  5. boycotts
    Jeni’s Ice Cream Owner Says She’ll Drop FedEx If It Doesn’t Cut NRA TiesJeni Britton Bauer is looking for a new shipping partner.
  6. food start-ups
    You Can Now Buy the Seeds for a Chef’s Bespoke VegetablesDan Barber is partnering with plant breeders to “democratize” flavor.
  7. the chain gang
    Starbucks Has Opened Its First Eataly-Style MegastoreYou can get cold brew, a pizza, and a Negroni, all at the same Starbucks.
  8. the chain gang
    Why National Pancake Day Is the Only Food Holiday Worth Caring AboutGet some pancakes and help support a good cause.
  9. health concerns
    New FDA Study Is Another Reminder to Really Wash Those Fresh HerbsThe agency says cilantro, basil, and parsley all could be at risk.
  10. The Beef Industry Has Begun Its Fight Against High-tech Meat Substitutes“Beef” should really come from cows, argues one industry lobbying group.
  11. food waste
    Starbucks Is Testing a Small Fee for Takeout Coffee CupsGet ready to pay a bit more for coffee to go in London — could the charge soon arrive in the U.S.?
  12. so hot right now
    A Movie About Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Is in the Works — and It Actually Sounds GoodIt’s a biopic about the person who accidentally invented the greatest snack food ever made.
  13. the chain gang
    Get Ready for Girl Scout Cookie CoffeeAmerica runs on Thin Mints.
  14. still with her
    A Full Restaurant Burst Into Applause When Hillary Clinton Stopped in for DinnerCustomers took multiple selfies of the #queen.
  15. the chain gang
    KFC Apologized for Its Chicken Shortage With a Seriously Great AdJust a cheeky little chicken ad from the U.K.
  16. grocery wars
    Get Ready to See More of Amazon’s Cashier-less Grocery StoresThe convenience store of the future might be heading to L.A.
  17. the chain gang
    Olive Garden, Bent on Overfeeding America, Unveils Meatball-Stuffed ‘Pizza Bowl’It’s a giant pizza bread bowl filled with ten meatballs.
  18. lawsuits
    Lindt Chocolate Sues Harvey Weinstein’s Company for $133,000 Worth of ChocolateThe truffle-maker wants a refund for sponsoring the film company’s Golden Globes party.
  19. the more best part of waking up
    Even Folgers Coffee Is Fancy NowThe grocery-store stalwart is rolling out a new brand to compete with the Blue Bottles and Stumptowns of the world.
  20. news you can booze
    Jay-Z Probably Has Some New Fans After Dropping $11,000 in TipsHe ran up a $91,135 bar tab during a night out.
  21. science
    Can a Silicon Valley Start-up Invent the First Drug to Treat Peanut Allergies?A new treatment looks promising.
  22. rants
    Redditors Have a Totally Fascinating Hatred of This Microwave DrawerWho knew people had such strong feelings toward a state-of-the-art appliance?
  23. the chain gang
    Matthew McConaughey’s New Carl’s Jr. Ads Are Very Matthew McConaugheyAlright?
  24. the chain gang
    KFCs Ran Out of Chicken in the U.K. — and the Internet Just Cannot Handle ItA delivery-service change somehow forced almost 700 locations to close.
  25. news you can booze
    Jamaica’s Bobsled Team Lost Its Coach and Sled — Red Stripe Came to the RescueIt’s basically Cool Runnings 2.
  26. grocery wars
    Amazon Reportedly Merging AmazonFresh With Prime Now for Grocery DeliveryThe company makes a move to streamline its food-delivery options.
  27. the feeding tube
    Top Chef Is Going to Kentucky Next SeasonBravo promises to explore the unexpected culture beyond “bourbon and horses.”
  28. robots
    Flippy the Burger–Flipping Robot Just Secured $10 Million in FundingThe future of grilling debuts soon in CaliBurger, and has backing from one of the U.S.’s biggest hospitality groups.
  29. the chain gang
    McDonald’s Will Remove Cheeseburgers From Its Happy MealsThe idea is to make the meals ever-so-slightly less unhealthy.
  30. the chain gang
    Panera’s Valentine’s Day Promotion Is a Spectacular DisasterNothing says romance like bread bowls and broccoli soup.
  31. opening soon
    J. Kenji López-Alt’s Beer Hall Is Set to Open Soon — and They’re Hiring CooksIt’s easily one of the most exciting restaurant openings in the entire country.
  32. meal kit woes
    Blue Apron Lost Over 25 Percent of Its Subscribers Last YearA new report indicates that the number of people using Blue Apron has dropped from over 1 million to roughly 750,000.
  33. comebacks
    Slice, Everyone’s Sixth-Favorite Soda From the ’90s, Is Back — Sort OfGet ready for another LaCroix competitor.
  34. racism
    Applebee’s That Racially Profiled Customers Will Close for a Bit to ‘Regroup’It fired three employees who wrongly mistook two women for dine-and-dashers.
  35. food politics
    White House Incorrectly Compares Its Proposed Food-Stamp Program to Blue ApronThe big difference: Blue Apron’s boxes contain fresh ingredients.
  36. maga
    Server Quits on the Spot After Restaurant Boots Customer for ‘F*ck Trump’ ShirtAn exciting brunch for some Texas restaurant-goers yesterday.
  37. going bust
    Jamie Oliver’s Restaurant Empire Is Reportedly $100 Million in DebtTo stay afloat, he’s closing nearly half of his Jamie’s Italian restaurants in England.
  38. may contain nuts
    Parents Are Boycotting the Peter Rabbit Movie for Mocking Food AllergiesIn one scene, bunnies attack a human with berries because he’s allergic to them.
  39. America’s Food Writers Reveal the Food Words They Can’t Spell“Hors d’oeuvres” is a big one.
  40. This Year’s Flu Epidemic Is Actually Spiking Orange-Juice SalesDesperate times call for desperate amounts of vitamin C.
  41. tight spots
    Talenti Gelato Lids Are Literally Too Tight For Human Hands to OpenThe ice-cream company blames an “over-zealous lid-tightening machine.”
  42. lawsuits
    Couple Claims Starbucks Served Them a Frappuccino Tainted With a Barista’s BloodThe manager allegedly offered “free drinks for a week.”
  43. online reviews
    Chef Says Diners Are ‘Blackmailing’ Him to Avoid His Strict Reservation PolicyThe threat of a bad TripAdvisor review is very real.
  44. murky waters
    Tech Companies Continue to ‘Innovate’ With New Tap-Water Subscription ServiceReefill charges a monthly fee for access to glorified water fountains.
  45. grocery wars
    Amazon Is Testing Two-Hour Deliveries From Whole FoodsIs this the beginning of the end of actual grocery stores?
  46. sexual harassment
    Records Show Years of Sexual-Misconduct Complaints at Applebee’s and IHOPThey’re reportedly the only two chains sued four times since 2010.
  47. great ideas
    Would NYC Transit Be Better If Subway Stops Were Actually Subway Sandwich Shops?It probably wouldn’t be worse.
  48. the chain gang
    Chipotle’s Next Comeback Plan: Make the Shops ‘Shinier’ and ‘Brighter’The burrito chain will spend nearly $100 million revamping its stores.
  49. ice cream
    Ben & Jerry’s New Ice Cream Is Basically Just Halo TopMoo-Phoria is its attempt to chase after the low-sugar trend.
  50. Google Is Set to Buy Chelsea Market for More Than $2 BillionDon’t worry: All of the amazing food vendors should be able to stay put.
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