Metro Detroit's Joe Vicari Restaurant Group pays $88K for wage, child labor violations
The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, which operates Andiamo, Joe Muer Seafood, Birmingham Pub, and more eateries around Metro Detroit, recently paid more than $88,000 in back wages and a fine for labor violations.
Vigilante Kitchen and Bar brings punk rock, Zen, and a new approach to addiction support
The restaurant is unique because of its focus on not just its customers but its staff. In an industry where substance abuse can run rampant, the chef - a recovering addict himself - wants to create a culture that fosters support for employees.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Help pick the best beer at Urbanrest Brewing Co.'s Homebrew Contest this weekend
Sample beers from homebrewers and help decide the best at Ferndale's Urbanrest Brewing Co. this weekend.
Would you try a McFlurry hash brown sandwich? It's the latest social media trend
Is this the food hack of the year?
DoorDash unveils hourly pay option for delivery drivers
DoorDash drivers will now have the choice to choose between “Earn by Time” or “Earn by Offer.”
Sriracha sauce shortage causes prices to spike up to $70 a bottle
Huy Fong Foods, Inc., a leading sriracha sauce manufacturer, struggles to meet demand as chili crops fail — online resellers raise prices in response.
Pledge to visit trails this summer and Bell's Brewery will make a donation to support them
When you pledge to visit trails this summer, Bell's Brewery will make a donation in support of protecting them. And you have the chance to win a $1,000 REI gift card, too.
Should ketchup be refrigerated? Heinz settles online debate
Do you store your ketchup in the refrigerator or kitchen pantry? Heinz has (once again) weighed in – leaving fans of the popular condiment divided.
Pepsi unveils soda-infused ketchup that will be available at MLB games on Fourth of July
The soda king announced Tuesday that it has unveiled a new condiment in soda-infused ketchup called "Colachup."
Celebrate 4th of July with these food freebies and deals
Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.
Royal Oak Taco Fest: Food truck lineup, entertainment schedule, and more
Royal Oak Taco Fest returns this weekend with an expanded footprint after the inaugural event last summer. The fest includes food trucks, dozens of musical performances, fun for kids, wrestling, hot sauce eating contests, and more.
Michigan UP Fall Beer Festival Tickets go on sale this week
Tickets for the annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette are available soon. Michigan Brewers Guild Enthusiast Members can get tickets for the Sept. 9 fest beginning Tuesday, while public tickets go on sale Thursday.
Bud Light launches 'biggest summer campaign ever,' giving away $10K weekly amid sales slump
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev is tripling its U.S. marketing spending this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.
Detroit Free Press food critic wins James Beard Award
Detroit Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay Green was recently honored with a James Beard Award.
Oak Park's Star Bakery closing after more than 100 years
Oak Park's Star Bakery plans to close July 2. The owners of the bakery, which was founded in 1915, made the decision to close because of a combination of labor and ingredient costs, along with lingering impacts from the Covid pandemic.
Marie Callender's shepherd's pies by Conagra Brands recalled over potential contamination
Marie Callender's shepherd's pies by Conagra Brands recalled over potential contamination.
Frito-Lay recalls salsa dip over undeclared milk allergen
The company cautions that those with an allergy, or severe sensitivity to milk, could risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
Johnsonville issues recall for over 42,000 lbs of 'Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage' links
The smoked sausage links were recalled after a report of a small, black, flexible thread-like material found in a link.
How Modelo was the one to dethrone Bud Light as top-selling US beer, according to analyst
A top analyst argues that there are two main factors to blame for Bud Light's fall being Modelo's gain.