Pharrell Williams Was Fired From McDonald's 3 Times... And Later Wrote 'I'm Lovin' It'
McDonald's jingle and catchphrase "I'm Lovin' It" has become ubiquitous since it was introduced, and it's all thanks to one famous pop music multihyphenate.
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What Does The UK's Shocking Brexit Vote Mean For The Future Of The Food Industry, And Scotch Whisky?
Brexit’s full effects on British food and agriculture is hard to predict, but experts caution that no sector will go unscathed. -
After Chanterelle And Élan, David Waltuck Joins The Institute Of Culinary Education As Its Culinary Affairs Director
David Waltuck, formerly of the renowned French restaurant Chanterelle, will join ICE in a prominent leadership role. -
Budweiser Sued For Stealing Slogan And Logo From Native American Tribe, 1 Month After Rebranding Itself 'America'
In a lawsuit against Budweiser, the Lumbee tribe stated that the ads even confused the tribe’s own members. -
Mendocino County Creates Cannabis Appellations
A proposal for California cannabis farmers would give ‘Mendocino County’ the same valuable ring as ‘Napa Valley’ has for wine. -
Greyston, New York's Invaluable 'Social Enterprise' Bakery And Brownie Supplier To Ben & Jerry's, Is Hosting Its Annual Gala On June 15
Proceeds will be used to help Greyston in its mission of providing jobs and community support for Yonkers residents in need. -
Can Ice Cream Replace Soylent As The Newest Meal Replacement Craze?
Brio, a Vermont-based ice cream company, makes dessert-worthy meal replacement ice creams that are also good for your gut. -
Pennsylvania Loosens Alcohol Laws Again, Allowing Wine Sales In Grocery Stores
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf will soon review a proposal to expand the sale of wine and beer beyond the state-controlled retailer. -
Asia's Beloved Tiger Beer Launches In New York City With Tiger Trading Co., An Art And Fashion Pop-Up Shop
Tiger Beer is highlighting the best art, design, and technology out of Asia with Tiger Trading Co. in Chinatown, Manhattan. -
French Police Investigating Death Threat To Burgundy Winemaker Over Use Of Pesticides
An anonymous note to the wine producer warned that ‘without reaction, sooner or later there will be deaths.’ -
Las Vegas Schoolteacher Receives Felony Charge Over Theft Of More Than $10,000 In Pinot Noir
Heather Avner Ogle, a teacher, has been linked to the theft of thousands of dollars in pinot noir from an annual festival. -
James Beard Foundation's 4th Annual Taste America Tour To Feature Dan Barber, John Besh, And Stephanie Izard
Ten American cities will participate in the 2016 Taste America tour, with chefs like John Besh, Missy Robbins, and Jose Garces -
Thousands Of Acres Of Valuable Cognac And Chablis Damaged By Hailstorms
Severe weather conditions in late May wreaked havoc on vineyards in three prominent French wine regions. -
The Daily Dish: June 1, 2016
Learn more about what is hot and trending in the world of food and drink. -
The Michelin Guide Is Coming To Washington, DC
Washington, DC, will be one of four American cities to be evaluated by the Michelin Guide’s anonymous critics -
96-Year-Old Henry Heimlich, Inventor Of The Heimlich Maneuver, Uses Procedure For The First Time In His Life To Save Woman From Choking On A Hamburger
Dr. Henry Heimlich performed the technique for the first time in his life on a fellow resident of his assisted care facility. -
Florida Hosts Hunting Competition To Fight Spread Of Lionfish, Destructive But Edible Invader
The person who removes the most lionfish will be named Lionfish King or Queen and get a lifetime fishing license -
Pennsylvania 'Frees The 6-Pack,' Approves Sale Of Beer At Gas Stations For The First Time
Pennsylvania, which has some of the strictest liquor laws in the country, has approved the sale of beer at gas stations. -
US Agriculture Secretary Tells Congress To Do Its Job And Enforce Mandatory GMO Labeling, Once And For All
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack added his support for a national, mandatory GMO labeling law, calling on Congress to act. -
Donn Chappellet, Winemaker Who Brought Global Renown To Napa Valley's Pritchard Hill, Has Died At 84
Chappellet, who pioneered hillside planting in the Napa Valley, knew early on that California wines could compete against Bordeaux. -
Pommes Frites Returns To Manhattan 1 Year After Being Destroyed In Deadly Gas Explosion
A year after the property was destroyed in a massive gas explosion, Pommes Frites has reopened, this time in the West Village. -
Oprah Says She'll Be On Weight Watchers For The Rest Of Her Life
The influential media mogul, who has an ownership stake in Weight Watchers, is a huge fan of the point-based program -
Popular Pennsylvania Restaurant Faked Its Food Safety Certificate, Officials Say
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet in Pennsylvania was found to have used a falsified food safety certificate from 2010. -
ConAgra Recalls 84,340 Pounds Of Marie Callender's And Molly's Kitchen Products Over Undeclared Allergen
The affected items were formulated with Worcestershire sauce but were labeled as ‘Rochester sauce.’ -
Japanese Ice Cream Company Delivers Emotional Apology For Raising Price Of Popular Item For The First Time In 25 Years
In order to offset the rising cost of raw materials, Akagi raised the price of Garigari-kun by 9 cents. -
Thomas C Davis, Former Chairman Of Dean Foods, Leading Dairy Distributor, Charged With Insider Trading
In exchange for confidential information about his company, Davis allegedly received funds to repay his own gambling debts. -
Acclaimed Sydney Chef Mark Best Is Closing Marque, His Innovative Flagship, After 17 Years
Mark Best, who opened the groundbreaking Marque in 1999, will close the restaurant in June after 17 years.
