Jack in the Box Bacon Milkshake

We get it. The masses love bacon. They love it so much that they will go for atrocities made by fast food restaurants all the time (remember the Denny’s Bacon Sundae?). The latest offender: Jack in the Box. They have … Continue reading

Giorgio Loves Sonic

This reminds me of the McDonald’s (or was it BK?) drive through rap from a few years ago, but I find it endearing. I hope this young man got a date or at least a free meal. Besides, Giorgio can … Continue reading

Spice Market’s Spicy Thai Fried Chicken Wings

I love holidays. Tons of restaurants and press agencies send me recipes. This is one I particularly liked. It comes from ultra trendy, ultra popular Spice Market in New York. Chef Anthony Ricco’s Thai fried chicken wings are made with … Continue reading

Review Ristorante Aglio NYC

I was recently invited to a press tasting by Ristorante Aglio in Tribeca. It is a brand new restaurant on Church street, just steps away from White and Church. I arrived a bit early, sat at the bar and ordered a … Continue reading

FDA Targets Employees With Covert 2-Year Spying Campaign

Last week it was reported in the Washington Post that six current and former employees of the Food and Drug Administration filed a complaint against the FDA to stop the agency from illegally spying on employees’ private communications to Congress … Continue reading

Oliver Exorcises Dog Food Grade Pink Slime From McDonald’s Burgers

Now that Food Revolution’s Jamie Oliver has succeeded in humiliating McDonald’s into terminating the use of that disgusting pink slime as the cornerstone for their pseudo hamburgers, McDonald’s released a statement claiming that at the beginning of last year they … Continue reading

Beef Prices Soar And Will Continue to Rise

According to the Department of Agriculture, beef prices skyrocketed more than 10 percent last year, and are expected to soar even more. John Nalivka, owner of consulting firm Sterling Marketing, estimates prices could rise as much as another 10% — … Continue reading

Wines of the World Presented by Fairleigh Dickinson University

I had to share this with everyone. When my love affair with wine started, I took Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World wine course. It was wonderful, and expensive. I still recommend this as the best course for someone to … Continue reading

Potato Types

I think there’s not one person in the world that dislikes potatoes. They may be the ultimate comfort food. When I lived in Colombia I saw a myriad of varieties of potatoes. This quickly ended when my family moved here … Continue reading

NYC Valentine’s Day 2012

If you did not find anything to your liking in parts one, two or three…here are even more great deals coming up for Valentine’s Day. Make sure to call the restaurants for details and to find out if taxes and … Continue reading

Resistant Killer Bugs: An Epic Medical Catastrophe Looms

We at FriendsEat, along with scores of online publications, public health experts, and consumer advocacy groups, have discussed for years the imminent danger associated with the continued abusive use of antibiotics in industrial farming. Healthy cattle and poultry are routinely … Continue reading