Talk barbecue with any old-timer in Oakland and the same name comes up again and again, like a talisman of a bygone era: Flint’s, king of the Bay Area’s dearly departed barbecue joints. By the time its last location closed in 2010, Flint’s already seemed a shadow of what it […]
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Tampa Bay’s latest food craze? Quesabirria tacos
The bright orange tortilla sizzles on the smoking flattop. It’s topped with juicy, shredded beef and a tiny mountain of cheese. As it cooks, the cheese begins to melt and ooze onto the grill, forming crunchy, lacy edges that crisp in the heat. A dash of minced white onions, cilantro […]
John Legend attacks Mark Cuban’s idea telling people to donate to food banks, says give money to Democrats
Billionaire Mark Cuban urged Americans to put one another “above politics” on Thursday by donating money to food banks instead of the U.S. Senate runoff races in Georgia. “For those considering donating to Reps or Dems in the Georgia Senate run-offs, can you please re-consider and donate that money to […]
Mark Cuban, John Legend Duel Over Buying Votes Or Food For Hungry
Billionaire Mark Cuban and Grammy winner John Legend were involved in a public Twitter disagreement on Thursday after Cuban encouraged people to donate money to charity instead of the politicians involved in the Senate runoff races in Georgia. “For those considering donating to Reps or Dems in the Georgia Senate run-offs, […]
Cecilia Chiang, an S.F. legend and the matriarch of Chinese food in America, dies at 100
Cecilia Chiang, the mother of Chinese food in America and one of the most influential figures in Bay Area culinary history, died early Wednesday. She was 100 years old. Her death was confirmed by her granddaughter, Siena Chiang, as well as by multiple friends who did not wish to give […]
John Legend calls for more coronavirus relief over images of long line for food bank
John Legend is calling on Congress to provide “immediate cash relief” to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that “this is an emergency.” The “All of Me” singer shared a video with his nearly 14 million Twitter followers on Tuesday showing numerous vehicles forming long lines waiting to collect groceries from […]
John Legend calls out Mark Cuban for urging people to give money to food banks over Georgia Senate run-offs
John Legend got into a lengthy spat with Mark Cuban on Thursday after the billionaire suggested people donate money to local food banks instead of the highly-contested Senate run-off races in Georgia. The double contest set for January 5 is expected to be a political showdown as the balance of power […]
Cooking with Kim: Sticky situation – Food and Dining – Monroe News – Monroe, Michigan
Kim shares a traditional Chinese dish in her latest food column. Sticky rice packages, known as Zongzi in Mandarin, Joong in Cantonese, and Lo Mai Gai in Sichuan, are a traditional Chinese rice dish that historians say were being eaten as far back as 221 BC. It’s said that the […]
7 unique Whataburger facts of a fast food legend
As Whataburger turns 70, these unique Whataburger facts make it a fast food legend. Have you had a Whataburger? For Texans, these unique Whataburger facts might be etched in their fast food knowledge. As the brand celebrates its 70 anniversary, it is time to look back and rediscover why this […]
Pittsburgh athletes get their fair share of food endorsements over the years
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. If you drank the same soda as Mean Joe Greene, would you be able to strike fear into the hearts of 1970s NFL quarterbacks, too? It’s doubtful, but that certainly didn’t […]