McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering

McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.

Free meals for kids: Restaurant list for summer 2024

As inflation holds strong, several restaurants are offering deals to lure in new customers. Here are some where kids can eat free this summer.

Orange juice prices set to stay high as diseases, extreme weather ravage global harvests

Orange juice prices have always been volatile and highly dependent on the weather. But the record-high prices the world is seeing for OJ right now may be on the table for a while.

Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk

The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6. 

FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins

The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.

Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War

A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.

Coastal Italian cuisine from chef Derek Simcik
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Southern Italy's flavors are coming to Austin Thursday night. The Loren Hotel's Nido is hosting "A Taste of Coastal Italian Cuisine, an Intimate Four-Course Dinner." Award-winning chef Derek Simcik is the special guest chef for the dinner. He joins us with one of his dishes.

"A Taste of Coastal Italian Cuisine" at Nido
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Southern Italy's flavors are coming to Austin Thursday night. The Loren Hotel's Nido is hosting "A Taste of Coastal Italian Cuisine, an Intimate Four-Course Dinner." Award-winning chef Derek Simcik is the special guest chef for the dinner. He joins us with one of his dishes.

Joey Chestnut to face off with Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix Live event

Competitive eating fans won't have to miss out on Bay Area native Joey Chestnut's skills this year after all. Netflix announced he will be facing off in a competition on its live platform.

Joey Chestnut won’t be competing in the 2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest; here’s why

According to Major League Eating, the establishment that hosts the famous hot dog eating contest, Joey Chestnut chose to continue representing the rival brand over participating in the contest.

Denny's leans into Mexican virtual brand

Denny's Corporation will expand its Mexican-inspired virtual brand, Banda Burrito, to over 200 California locations in the coming months to capitalize on off-premise dining, with almost 100 locations already offering the brand as of the first quarter.

Mexican chocolate tamal with ?pinole? ice cream
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On Thursday, Austin's El Naranjo is offering a five-course menu celebrating the food and drink of Mexico in honor of its special guest chef, Luis Ronz?n. Mexican chocolate tamal with ?pinole? ice cream will be one of the dishes.

Ensalada de la Milpa recipe from El Naranjo
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On Thursday, Austin's El Naranjo is offering a five-course menu celebrating the food and drink of Mexico in honor of its special guest chef, Luis Ronz?n. Ensalada de la Milpa will be one of the dishes.

Free root beer floats for life for anyone over 100 from A&W restaurants

A&W, America's oldest franchised restaurant chain, is celebrating its 105th birthday with a unique celebration honoring the Greatest Generation.

Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin

A new study from UC San Francisco, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that consuming just an extra gram of sodium daily can increase the likelihood of an eczema flare by 22%, with high sodium intake significantly impacting those prone to eczema.

Good Day Cooks: Cork & Barrel
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On this edition of Good Day Cooks, FOX 7 Austin caught up with Rob Snow from Cork & Barrel in Round Rock!