https://www.today.com/TODAY Fooden-US© 2026 NBCNews.comFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:29 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/today.pnghttps://www.today.com/Joseph LamourFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:29 GMTThere is a debate online over coffee shops and their “inconvenient” hours. Here’s what people cafe owners and baristas have to say about it.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/trends/when-coffee-shop-open-debate-customers-baristas-disagree-social-media-rcna603519https://www.today.com/food/trends/when-coffee-shop-open-debate-customers-baristas-disagree-social-media-rcna603519@maxiethebarista via Instagram / @mgante17 via TIkTokThe debate over coffee shop hours rages on.The debate over coffee shop hours rages on.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:29 GMTFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:29 GMTJoseph LamourThu, 15 Oct 2026 19:29:14 GMTJoanna Mutch had the idea to host “Great British Bake Off” watch parties at D.C. pub Duke’s Grocery. Hundreds of people show up for a bit of whimsy every week.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/trends/great-british-bake-off-watch-parties-dc-pub-rcna603255https://www.today.com/food/trends/great-british-bake-off-watch-parties-dc-pub-rcna603255Courtesy Joanna MutchHost Joanna Mutch and attendees at the "Great British Bake Off"watch party in Washington, D.C.Host Joanna Mutch and attendees at the "Great British Bake Off" watch party in Washington, D.C.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:29:14 GMTThu, 15 Oct 2026 19:29:14 GMTAnonymous Server, as told to Joseph LamourThu, 15 Oct 2026 13:27:07 GMTIn this edition of “Server Diaries,” we follow a pool bartender at a country club in Maryland through the seven shifts leading up to his termination.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-country-club-bartender-gets-fired-rcna603197https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-country-club-bartender-gets-fired-rcna603197Getty Images / TODAY illustrationThu, 15 Oct 2026 13:27:07 GMTThu, 15 Oct 2026 13:27:07 GMTScott StumpWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:40 GMTIn an interview with Craig Melvin on TODAY, Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy touched on the Christian faith that guides the family-owned business.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/news/chick-fil-a-lgbtq-rights-stance-ceo-andrew-cathy-rcna603194https://www.today.com/food/news/chick-fil-a-lgbtq-rights-stance-ceo-andrew-cathy-rcna603194NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAndrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-AAndrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAndrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-AAndrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:40 GMTWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:40 GMTGina VivinettoTue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:01 GMTA Mexican taco shop owner in Hawaii has gained fans around the world thanks to a series of videos that spoof influencer culture.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/taco-shop-owner-influencer-video-lahaina-rcna603087https://www.today.com/food/people/taco-shop-owner-influencer-video-lahaina-rcna603087Pedro/Lahaina TacosPedro took matters into his own hands when it came to promoting his taco shop.Pedro Haro took matters into his own hands when it came to promoting his taco shop.Courtesy PedroThe Lahaina Tacos family Pedro Haro took matters into his own hands when it came to promoting his taco shop.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:01 GMTTue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:01 GMTHeather Martin, RDTue, 13 Oct 2026 14:18:51 GMTAlexis Nikole Nelson, aka the Black Forager, is sharing her story, recipes and foraging tips in a new cookbook: “Happy Snacking, Don’t Die.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/black-forager-alexis-nikole-nelson-cookbook-rcna602516https://www.today.com/food/people/black-forager-alexis-nikole-nelson-cookbook-rcna602516JB Douglas / Simon & SchusterAlexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook is named after her signature catchphrase, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"Alexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook is named after her signature catchphrase, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"JB Douglas / Simon & Schuster"The Black Forager" Alexis Nikole Nelson.Alexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook is named after her signature catchphrase, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"JB Douglas / Simon & SchusterAlexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook is named after her signature catchphrase, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"Alexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook is named after her signature catchphrase, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"JB Douglas / Simon & SchusterAlexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"Alexis Nikole Nelson's debut cookbook is named after her signature catchphrase, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!"Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:18:51 GMTTue, 13 Oct 2026 14:18:51 GMTA. PawlowskiTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:06:09 GMTWhich fruits may help prevent cancer? Doctor explains fruits like berries, apples, kiwis and more can lower cancer risk by strengthening the immune system.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/fruits-lower-cancer-risk-doctor-recommends-rcna603053https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/fruits-lower-cancer-risk-doctor-recommends-rcna603053imagenaviAppleTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:06:09 GMTTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:06:09 GMTJoseph LamourMon, 12 Oct 2026 16:22:23 GMTChelsi Kern ordered a Fudgie the Whale cake from Carvel for their husband with a birthday message and got a very literal result from the decorator.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/trends/nyc-woman-carvel-cake-literal-birthday-message-whale-rcna602568https://www.today.com/food/trends/nyc-woman-carvel-cake-literal-birthday-message-whale-rcna602568Courtesy Chelsi KernThe Carvel cake in question.The Carvel cake in question.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:22:23 GMTMon, 12 Oct 2026 16:22:23 GMTJoseph LamourFri, 09 Oct 2026 17:06:31 GMTConagra Brands is retiring Celeste Pizza, a popular staple of the frozen food aisle, after decades on the market. Here’s the history of the brand.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/groceries/celeste-pizza-discontinued-conagra-brands-60-years-rcna602519https://www.today.com/food/groceries/celeste-pizza-discontinued-conagra-brands-60-years-rcna602519Chicago TribuneLarry McCullum scans the array of frozen pizzas available at a Jewel supermarket in Chicago, Illinois, on March 9, 2011. A shopper scans the array of frozen pizzas available at a Jewel supermarket in Chicago, Illinois.Courtesy Conagra BrandsCeleste Pizza is no more.A shopper scans the array of frozen pizzas available at a Jewel supermarket in Chicago, Illinois.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:06:31 GMTFri, 09 Oct 2026 17:06:31 GMTLauren WitonskyJenny MegillFri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:29 GMTHosting during the holidays? Try making seasonal cocktails like a blood orange-pomegranate margarita, a spiced pear French 75, a sans-gria mocktail and more.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/shop/jenny-megill-seasonal-cocktails-rcna602206https://www.today.com/shop/jenny-megill-seasonal-cocktails-rcna602206Courtesy Cedar Lakes EstateCourtesy Cedar Lakes EstateFri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:29 GMTFri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:29 GMTJoseph LamourFri, 09 Oct 2026 12:47:16 GMTDave Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, Massachusetts, went viral for defending his teenage employees on Facebook.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/ice-cream-owner-viral-post-defends-teen-employees-rcna602324https://www.today.com/food/people/ice-cream-owner-viral-post-defends-teen-employees-rcna602324WJARDave Forgit, owner of Coldstuff Ice CreamDave Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, Massachusetts.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:47:16 GMTFri, 09 Oct 2026 12:47:16 GMTEmily GerardThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:13:21 GMTOnce famously anointed “the pope of American cuisine” by legendary winemaker Robert Mondavi, chef Patrick O’Connell tells his story in “Main, Middle & Gay.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/main-middle-and-gay-chef-patrick-oconnell-opens-up-rcna601948https://www.today.com/food/people/main-middle-and-gay-chef-patrick-oconnell-opens-up-rcna601948Courtesy The Inn at Little WashingtonChef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Chef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Courtesy The Inn at Little WashingtonChef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Chef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Courtesy The Inn at Little WashingtonChef Patrick O'Connell.Chef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Courtesy Macmillan PublishersPatrick O'Connell's new memoir, "Main, Middle & Gay."Chef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Courtesy The Inn at Little WashingtonPatrick O'Connell as a young chef in France.Chef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Courtesy The Inn at Little WashingtonThe main dining room at the Inn at Little Washington.Chef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Melanie DuneaPatrick O'ConnellChef Patrick O'Connell in the kitchen at The Inn at Little Washington.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:13:21 GMTThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:13:21 GMTAnonymous Server, as told to Joseph LamourThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:12:26 GMTIn this edition of “Server Diaries,” a coffee shop manager in Lexington, Kentucky has three very different days.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-coffee-shop-manager-kentucky-rcna599303https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-coffee-shop-manager-kentucky-rcna599303Wang Yukun / Getty Images / TODAY illustrationA male barista cleans a cup, ready to make coffeeThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:12:26 GMTThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:12:26 GMTJoseph LamourWed, 07 Oct 2026 15:59:36 GMT“Bar Fairies,” the community activist group that gives out coffee to drivers who leave their cars at the bar, was founded in Montana to fight drunk driving.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/news/montana-bar-fairies-fight-drunk-driving-coffee-after-son-death-at-21-rcna601887https://www.today.com/food/news/montana-bar-fairies-fight-drunk-driving-coffee-after-son-death-at-21-rcna601887Courtesy Montana Bar FairiesCourtesy Montana Bar FairiesCourtesy Montana Bar FairiesMontana Bar FairiesCarli Sampson and Beth McBride.Carli Sampson and Beth McBride.Montana Bar FairiesBobby Dewbre.Bobby Dewbre.Carli SampsonA note left by the Bar Fairies.A note left by the Bar Fairies.Carli SampsonA former coworker of Sampson's who was killed by a drunk driver.A former coworker of Sampson's who was killed by a drunk driver.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:59:36 GMTWed, 07 Oct 2026 15:59:36 GMTRachel Paula Abrahamson Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:58:55 GMTDoug Miller grew up in foster care and owns FK Your Diet. When former Division I football player Ron Darden lost his job, Miller helped him rebuild his life.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/florida-restaurant-owner-gives-regular-customer-job-eviction-notice-rcna601903https://www.today.com/food/people/florida-restaurant-owner-gives-regular-customer-job-eviction-notice-rcna601903Courtesy Doug MillerRon Darden and Doug Miller at FK Your Diet in Fort Myers, Florida.Ron Darden and Doug Miller at FK Your Diet in Fort Myers, Florida.Courtesy Doug MillerThe interior of FK Your Diet has a mural that reads "Eat to Give."Ron Darden and Doug Miller at FK Your Diet in Fort Myers, Florida.Courtesy Doug MillerRon Darden packing boxes at FK Your Diet.Ron Darden and Doug Miller at FK Your Diet in Fort Myers, Florida.Courtesy Doug MillerFK Your Diet is filled with boxes of basic necessities for those who need them.Ron Darden and Doug Miller at FK Your Diet in Fort Myers, Florida.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:58:55 GMTTue, 06 Oct 2026 17:58:55 GMTDrew WeisholtzTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:21:55 GMTKraft Mac & Cheese has announced it is expanding into a new food category with the introduction of Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/groceries/kraft-cheesy-ramen-mac-and-cheese-2027-rcna601849https://www.today.com/food/groceries/kraft-cheesy-ramen-mac-and-cheese-2027-rcna601849Courtesy Kraft HeinzKraft Mac & Cheese's new Cheesy Ramen, which comes in three flavors.Kraft Mac & Cheese's new Cheesy Ramen, which comes in three flavors.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:21:55 GMTTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:21:55 GMTChrissy CallahanMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:41 GMTCelebrate Taco Tuesday and National Taco Day on Oct. 6 with free tacos and discounted meals from Taco Bell, Moe's, Del Taco, Chuy's and more chain restaurants.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-taco-day-deals-2026-rcna599451https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-taco-day-deals-2026-rcna599451Alexander Spatari / Getty ImagesMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:41 GMTTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:05:30 GMTDrew WeisholtzMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:00 GMTMore than 122,000 cases of Gatorade have been recalled in 37 states for undeclared food dyes, according to a notice by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/recall/gatorade-recall-37-states-full-list-what-to-know-rcna601633https://www.today.com/food/recall/gatorade-recall-37-states-full-list-what-to-know-rcna601633Brandon Bell / Getty ImagesBottles of Gatorade sit on shelves at a Target store on June 4, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Bottles of Gatorade sit on shelves at a Target store on June 4, 2025 in Austin, Texas.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:00 GMTMon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:00 GMTJoseph LamourMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:56:47 GMTYouTube channel Potlikker (formerly The Hungry Historian) sells African American family recipes — but the videos are all made with artificial intelligence.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/news/potlikker-ai-generated-hungry-historian-black-recipes-rcna599895https://www.today.com/food/news/potlikker-ai-generated-hungry-historian-black-recipes-rcna599895@Potlikker_official on YouTubeA YouTube channel called "Potlikker" appears to be AI-generated and run by people posing as Black people.thehungryhistorian.comAn AI-generated cookbook cover.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:56:47 GMTMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:56:47 GMTJoseph LamourFri, 02 Oct 2026 20:15:57 GMTKansas City, Missouri coffee shop Oddly Correct was the subject of a now-deleted negative TikTok review, so its local community showed up to support in droves.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/kansas-city-locals-support-coffee-shop-after-negative-tiktok-review-rcna601139https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/kansas-city-locals-support-coffee-shop-after-negative-tiktok-review-rcna601139Jade UnderwoodOddly Correct Coffee Roasters in Kansas City, MissouriOddly Correct Coffee Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri.Courtesy Mike SchroederInterior of Oddly Correct in Kansas City, Missouri.Oddly Correct Coffee Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri.Courtesy Mike SchroederInterior of Oddly Correct in Kansas City, Missouri.Oddly Correct Coffee Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri.Courtesy Mike SchroederProducts on a shelf at Oddly Correct in Kansas City, Missouri.Oddly Correct Coffee Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri.Courtesy Mike SchroederOddly Correct's staff.Oddly Correct Coffee Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:15:57 GMTFri, 02 Oct 2026 20:15:57 GMTHeather Martin, RDFri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:17 GMTTikTokers all over the country are taking on the “lunch in my city” challenge to try out local spots, and mom-and-pop shops are reaping the benefits.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/trends/lunch-in-my-city-tiktok-trend-local-restaurants-viral-rcna600955https://www.today.com/food/trends/lunch-in-my-city-tiktok-trend-local-restaurants-viral-rcna600955@krazysarai / @briangelecooks / TikTokTikTok is here to solve your midday meal problems with “lunch in my city" challenge.TikTok is here to solve your midday meal problems with “lunch in my city" challenge.@krazysarai / @briangelecooks / TikTokTikTok is here to solve your midday meal problems with “lunch in my city" challenge.TikTok is here to solve your midday meal problems with “lunch in my city" challenge.@krazysarai / @briangelecooks / TikTokTikTok is here to solve your midday meal problems with “lunch in my city" challenge.TikTok is here to solve your midday meal problems with “lunch in my city" challenge.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:17 GMTFri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:17 GMTJoseph LamourThu, 01 Oct 2026 16:03:22 GMTOmar Hernandez-Tena, who goes by “Tea With Omar” on TikTok, is a Brown University junior who loves Chinese tea culture, particularly gongfu cha (tea with skill).2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/tea-with-omar-tiktok-tea-ceremony-tips-rcna600736https://www.today.com/food/people/tea-with-omar-tiktok-tea-ceremony-tips-rcna600736@tea.with.omar on TikTokOmar Hernandez-Tena enjoys his tea.Omar Hernandez-Tena enjoys his tea.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:03:22 GMTThu, 01 Oct 2026 16:03:22 GMTAnonymous Server, as told to Joseph LamourThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:35:37 GMTIn this edition of “Server Diaries,” an East Coast transplant who works as a barista in San Diego weighs whether he wants to leave corporate forever.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-why-i-left-corporate-to-be-a-barista-rcna598628https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/server-diaries-why-i-left-corporate-to-be-a-barista-rcna598628Tom Werner / Getty Images / TODAY illustrationThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:35:37 GMTThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:35:37 GMTJoseph LamourWed, 30 Sep 2026 19:23:26 GMTSisters Ashley Richardson and Alisha Giles let themselves into each other’s homes and raid the fridge when they’re feeling hungry.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/people/sisters-let-themselves-into-each-others-homes-to-raid-fridge-rcna600733https://www.today.com/food/people/sisters-let-themselves-into-each-others-homes-to-raid-fridge-rcna600733@alishagiles_/@liveliferich via Instagram.Ashley Richardson and Alicia Giles have boundary issues, and they say that's okay.Ashley Richardson and Alisha Giles have boundary issues, and they say that's OK.Courtesy Ashley RichardsonSisters Ashley Richardson and Alisha Giles as children.Ashley Richardson and Alisha Giles have boundary issues, and they say that's OK.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:23:26 GMTWed, 30 Sep 2026 19:23:26 GMTJoseph LamourWed, 30 Sep 2026 16:28:49 GMTTV host and food writer Roni Proter vented about the steep prices at upscale Mexican restaurant Oloyo in Dallas, Texas — and the restaurant responded.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/food-writer-complains-prices-dallas-restaurant-rcna600512https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/food-writer-complains-prices-dallas-restaurant-rcna600512@dinnerreinvented on Instagram.Roni Proter has something to say about Dallas restaurants.Roni Proter has something to say about Dallas restaurants.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:28:49 GMTWed, 30 Sep 2026 16:28:49 GMT