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Growing up, Carvel ice cream cake was the birthday centerpiece I looked forward to all year! As an adult, I keep the tradition alive by treating myself to a mini version on Valentine’s Day and savoring it over a few days, one delicious slice at a time. This homemade cake captures all the joy of

CHRIS DELMAS/Getty Images CHRIS DELMAS/Getty Images Published on Jul. 31, 2025 Universal’s Epic Universe is packed with thrilling rides and over-the-top eats, but one nostalgic dessert from Super Nintendo World stole the show. This summer, my family and I set out on a theme park adventure and visited all three Universal Orlando Resort parks—including the

These garlic Parmesan shoestring fries might just ruin all other fries for you. Ultra-thin and dangerously crispy, they’re fried to golden perfection and absolutely drenched in garlicky, buttery goodness, then buried under a snowfall of freshly grated Parmeggiano Reggiano. You may never go back to basic fries. —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California Lucy Wang’s Shoestring

ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF HOME These watermelon desserts highlight summer’s best fruit with easy recipes like frozen pops, berry-topped cakes and no-bake tarts perfect for warm weather. Few summer desserts capture the season’s spirit quite like a cold, crunchy bite of watermelon. With its juicy sweetness and refreshing

Salt Lake City, UT  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Rodizio Grill announces a month of anniversary celebrations this August to commemorate 30 years of bringing the authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience to guests across the country. The iconic Brazilian steakhouse chain first commenced operations in 1995, and at the time was the first Brazilian restaurant in the U.S.

Gianluca Conte, better known as QCP, with Chef Kazu Takebe QCP’s Italian-inspired ‘Ciao’ Ramen and TikTok’s ‘Margarita Queen’ Jul-A-Rita Cocktail launch at participating locations in August Los Angeles, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  JINYA Ramen Bar , the acclaimed modern ramen hotspot, debuts two exclusive collaborations designed to delight fans of inventive flavors and crave-worthy experiences.

Locally owned location to open this summer with drive-thru, beignets and conference room New Orleans, LA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  PJ’s Coffee is giving a taste of New Orleans tradition as it prepares to open its doors to the community at 402 E. 2nd Ave. in Rome when it opens on Monday, Aug. 4. Just a

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Celebrates Successful First Half of 2025 Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Enters New Markets, Surpasses 300 Units and Earns Prestigious Accolades Irvine, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Mountain Mike’s Pizza , a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made

Creamy, Dreamy and Perfect for Late Summer – Available Starting Aug. 5 for a Limited Time, Just in Time for 75-cent Whataburger Digital-only Deal on National Whataburger Day San Antonio, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  What happens when you take two Texas originals and swirl them together with a rich, fruity twist? You get the new

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