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This Is the Worst Menu Item at Applebee’s

Adella Miesner 6 days ago

When you head to Applebee’s for dinner, you know you’re going to feast on comfort food at the. beloved fast-casual dining spot. But, what you might not realize is that the Applebee’s menu is crawling with tons of unhealthy meal options. If you’re trying to keep on track with your health goals by eating meals that won’t derail your entire day, dining here won’t be as easy as you may think.



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In fact, there’s one sneaky dish that looks relatively good for you, but is actually the worst on Applebee’s menu. Simply put, it’s bad news, and the one dish you should never order. Read on to find out what it is (and, for more diet disasters, be sure to avoid these  108 Most Popular Sodas Ranked By How Toxic They Are).

The worst menu item at Applebee’s is the…

Oriental Chicken

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The missing item on the UK government’s new menu of Covid rules is trust | Opinion

Adella Miesner 6 days ago

The new three-tier system to classify Covid risk puts me in mind of a rubber sandwich. It isn’t the most obvious association, so I’ll explain.

In 1896, New York was gripped by moral panic over uncontrolled boozing in the city’s infamous saloons. The state legislature passed Raines law (written by a senator of that name) restricting alcohol sales. One measure among many was to limit Sunday licences to establishments that offered food.

The saloons responded by keeping a token sandwich behind the bar, which each punter would buy as a proxy for the drink that could then legally be served alongside it. Police looked the other way. In one reported incident officers did intervene, but on the side of a bar owner who was trying to stop a hungry customer eating the token communal sandwich. Over time, that stale crust of real bread was replaced with a more durable model,

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Diversity results in a divine menu at Osten Beerhall

Adella Miesner 6 days ago

Osten is part of a trio of eateries run by partners Richard Forbes, Mark Dufort (executive chef) and Dan Hawkins who chatted with me after my dining experience.

They launched Shorty’s Pizza in August 2018 and, by November 2019, the spaces next door were renovated for 1101 CaféBar and Osten Beerhall.

Osten’s exterior is a hard-to-miss indigo blue. Inside, the space is rustic, post-industrial, filled with light and pleasant breezes when the patio garage door is open. Neighbours visiting during the reno chatted about the building’s history — once a woodworking space and once a production facility for Bozzo’s Meats Cash and Carry.

During the pandemic, Shorty’s continued to operate with the other venues temporarily closed. Osten is now open for takeout, patio and dining in with reduced-capacity seating, using 1101 CaféBar space for “spillover.”

Beet-pickled deviled eggs were eye candy and tasty.
Beet-pickled deviled eggs were eye candy and tasty.

From the outset, the goal for Osten’s

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A menu of dishes for October dinners

Adella Miesner 7 days ago

We thought it would be fun this month to revisit some of our favorite recipes from the cooking classes Tracey used to teach at The Panhandler, which some of you may remember at Citiplace. The classes were a fun, hands-on experience filled with useful kitchen tips and original recipes that are quite easy to make—and still just as delicious. It has been many years since Tracey taught these classes, so we decided it was time to resurrect some of these fall-inspired recipes and tips and share them with our Dining In readers.

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• Mixed Fall Greens and Apples with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
• Chicken Grillades
• Pumpkin Apple Strudel

Recipes by Tracey Koch

MIXED FALL GREENS AND APPLES WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Mixed Fall Greens and Apples with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

This salad is one of our favorites to make in the fall. It is full of wonderful flavors and

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Misfit switches up its ‘coffee bar’ game with a liquor license, full cocktail menu

Adella Miesner 7 days ago

“Five years ago, we wanted to have a liquor license…” he tells City Pages.

But first, Misfit got hit by COVID like, well, the whole world. 

And to survive that first wave of 2020’s WTF-ness, the company hustled like hell. They began offering new services for customers like local bike delivery. That resulted in their manager-roaster (who loves riding) logging 1,500 miles in a month, and only once having to bike to the airport for a delivery when the zipcode-based ordering system glitched. The shop also debuted a coffee subscription service, and began selling crowler-sized cans of cold brew to-go from the shop’s new walk-up service window – all of which remain available today.

Then Minneapolis took to the streets in response to George Floyd’s killing. During that time, Misfit dropped everything it was doing and boarded up in legendary fashion. The shop provided free coffee to the Whittier neighborhood,

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Impressive Cleaver won’t leave diners split with its meat-centric menu – Food and Dining – Columbus Alive

Adella Miesner 1 week ago

The new eatery benefits from its ties to sibling business the Butcher and Grocer, which rests in the same Grandview strip mall

The owners of an impressive new restaurant in Grandview have named their eatery Cleaver for sound reasons: It’s a meat-centric establishment tied to the Butcher & Grocer, a sibling business located in the same little strip mall. 

An esteemed food shop committed to artisanship and local sourcing, the Butcher & Grocer supplies Cleaver with top-quality products that set the tone for the restaurant’s cuisine. But great ingredients are only half the battle, which is why Cleaver enlisted a skillful kitchen warrior to win the other half: Jay Kleven, former executive chef at Rockmill Tavern. 

Like other high-profile new restaurants coping with opening during a global pandemic, Cleaver’s small regular menu — which is served at its patio and bar and is takeout-friendly — is frequently updated and augmented

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Nando’s new menu includes sweet potato wedges, garlic perinaise and a plant-based fake chicken wrap

Adella Miesner 1 week ago

NANDO’S has launched a new plant-based menu which includes sweet potato wedges, garlic perinaise and a fake chicken option for wraps, burgers and pittas.

The chain’s first ever meat alternative has been dubbed the Great Imitator as it’s been designed to smell, taste and look just like Nando’s famous Peri-Peri chicken breast fillet. 

The Great Imitator is made from Pea Protein.

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The Great Imitator is made from Pea Protein.Credit: Nando’s

The new product, which is made entirely from pea protein, will be available in nationwide restaurants and for delivery from Tuesday.

It will be served as four strips in burgers, pittas and wraps and served with Nando’s vegan Perinaise. 

Meanwhile, Nando’s fans will still be able to choose their level of heat on the Peri-ometer if they order the plant-based option.

It comes as part of the chain’s plans to “cater to changing dietary habits” as well as a drive for more sustainable product options. 

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Nando’s Has Finally Added A Meat-Free ‘Chicken’ To Its Menu

Adella Miesner 1 week ago

From Delish

Nando’s has just announced that, for the first time ever, it will be offering a meat-free ‘chicken’ option on the menu.

The plant-based alternative is aptly named The Great Imitator and has been crafted to taste just like Nando’s signature PERi-PERi chicken breast fillet but is made entirely from pea protein.

The Great Imitator can be ordered as strips, or added to burgers, pittas and wraps, just like Nando’s chicken. And of course, customers will be able to decide what level of spice is added to the plant-based meat alternative.

But Nando’s wants you to know that The Great imitator is cooked on the same grills as its PERi-PERi chicken, making it not suitable for vegans.

Photo credit: Nando’s

You can treat yourself to a meat-free ‘chicken’ dinner from Nando’s as off 13 October.

Dawn Carr, Director of Vegan Corporate Projects, PETA, says: “PETA is delighted to

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Nando’s Vegetarian ‘Chicken’ Is Finally On The Menu

Adella Miesner 1 week ago

Nando’s has just announced that, for the first time ever, it will be offering a meat-free ‘chicken’ option on the menu.

The plant-based alternative is aptly named The Great Imitator and has been crafted to taste just like Nando’s signature PERi-PERi chicken breast fillet but is made entirely from pea protein.

The Great Imitator can be ordered as strips, or added to burgers, pittas and wraps, just like Nando’s chicken. And of course, customers will be able to decide what level of spice is added to the plant-based meat alternative.

But Nando’s wants you to know that The Great imitator is cooked on the same grills as its PERi-PERi chicken, making it not suitable for vegans.

nando’s meat free ‘chicken’ is finally here

Nando’s

You can treat yourself to a meat-free ‘chicken’ dinner from Nando’s as off 13 October.

Dawn Carr, Director of Vegan Corporate Projects, PETA, says: “PETA is delighted to have played a part in

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Tripadvisor Launches Menu Connect for Restaurants to Manage Their Complete Online Presence

Adella Miesner 1 week ago

NEEDHAM, Mass., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tripadvisor ®, the world’s largest travel platform, today launched Menu Connect, an online listings management solution that enables restaurants to easily publish, update and manage their menu and business information across an expansive network of sites. Menu Connect utilizes SinglePlatform‘s industry-leading technology that was acquired by Tripadvisor in December 2019. Today’s launch expands the U.S. and Canada-based solution to restaurants all around the world1.

Why Menu Management Matters
For restaurants, the accuracy of information online, particularly menu information, is crucial to attracting new diners. A recent study showed that 80% of consumers lose trust in local businesses if they see incorrect or inconsistent information posted online2. However, updating menus all over the internet takes time that busy restaurateurs don’t have, especially now as they implement creative health and cleanliness measures to safely welcome

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