Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research

Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.

Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales, LLC issued a recall for two Planters products produced at one of its facilities and distributed to five states in the southeast portion of the U.S., because they could cause fatal infections.

The Statesman grills their namesake burger
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Greg Driver, chef at The Statesman, joins Good Day Austin in-studio to tell us about the restaurant's menu and to cook us a Statesman Burger.

US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico

The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.

New Krispy Kreme rewards program kicks off with free donuts for two weeks

Krispy Kreme is launching its most generous rewards program to date, providing a free dozen glazed donuts to both new and existing members, with special deals including free coffee and donuts running through May 11.

Kentucky Derby at Cover 3
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Cover 3 will be hosting an all-day Kentucky Derby watch party on Saturday, May 4. Steve Warner, executive chef with Cover 3, joins us with a preview.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.

Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says

An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.

USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows

The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”

This Disney restaurant just received the company's first MICHELIN Star award

On Thursday, Walt Disney World Resort announced that its Victoria & Albert's restaurant was awarded a MICHELIN Star for outstanding cooking.

Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ in Buda being investigated by U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating a popular BBQ restaurant in Buda. Employees said they haven’t been paid in weeks and reports show the owners are in the hole for millions.

H-E-B recalls ice cream that may contain metal

The ice cream was sold at all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico, plus Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop and Mi Tienda stores.

Good Day Cooks: Bill's Oyster
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Dylan Salisbury, chef and partner at Bill's Oyster, in Downtown Austin, joins us with a look at some upcoming events and what's on the menu.

Leading vegan restaurant now serving meat, says plant-based eating isn't enough to save planet

An L.A. vegan restaurant is changing its menu to include “regenerative" farming products, such as meat, dairy and eggs. “I realized that animal integration is crucial," the owner said.