Chipotle tests the 'autocado,' a robot to help make guacamole faster

The cobot, or collaborative robot made for human interaction, could ultimately reduce guacamole prep time by 50%. Here's how.

McDonald's will stop selling popular McCafé bakery items

McDonald's removing the baked treats comes less than three years after they first appeared on the menu.

Buddy's Pizza teams up with Slows Bar BQ for new 'Taste of Summer BBQ' menu

Buddy's Pizza and Slow's Bar BQ announced a new collaboration menu only available for the summer. It includes pizzas, chili cheese fries, and Detroit-inspired cocktails made with Vernors.

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.

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.

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.