Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers

Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.

‘Serving Spoon’ restaurant owners virtual guests during President Biden’s speech

The owners of a beloved community staple in Inglewood were virtual guests during the Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday night. 

Reese's to sell new candy bar, sweetening permanent lineup

Not only is Reese's adding a new candy bar to the permanent lineup, but for a limited time only you'll also be able to find a pure peanut butter cup without the chocolate.

Dodger Dog lovers beware: Farmer John out as supplier of the famous stadium treat

Perhaps as beloved as the team itself, Dodger Dogs have long been as much a part of a visit to Dodger Stadium as hits, strikeouts and the seventh-inning stretch.  But the legendary food isn't quite the same anymore, with Farmer John no longer supplying the trademark dogs.  

DC crosswalk transforms into dance floor as group entertains drivers

A group of dancers strutted their stuff on a crosswalk in D.C. this week as they entertained drivers waiting at a stoplight with laughter and music.

Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking

Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.

West Virginia will pay remote workers $12K to move to state

Pack your bags: A program in West Virginia announced it will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the Mountain State.

LA ordinance would ban self-serve plastic utensils in restaurants to reduce waste

In an effort to alleviate some financial burdens on Los Angeles restaurants and reduce plastic waste, the Los Angeles City Council Wednesday is expected to approve an ordinance that would make disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, only available at restaurants when requested by customers.

Hawaii to begin vaccine passports for travel between islands

Hawaii officials will allow state residents who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to skip pre-travel testing and quarantine requirements for flights between islands.

Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown

Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.

There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events

There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.

75-cent dogs on April 24 for Hot Dog on a Stick's 75th anniversary

Hot Dog on a Stick, which was founded on Muscle Beach in Santa Monica in 1946, will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday, April 24, with 75-cent "Original Turkey Dogs" for customers at all participating locations.  

Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says

The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.