News•Mar 9, 2026
The Department Store Restaurant Chain That You've Most Likely Forgotten About
Department store eateries once flourished, and K‑Café was Kmart’s flagship food outlet. Launched in the 1960s as a full‑service cafeteria, it later morphed into a concession‑style snack bar in the 1980s to reduce operating costs. Financial troubles at Kmart and its merger with Sears led to the chain’s disappearance, leaving only a single Miami mini‑location. Today, former shoppers, especially Millennials, reminisce about its pretzels, Icees and simple sandwiches.
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
This Boomer Kitchen Habit Confuses Younger Cooks
Boomer kitchen habits, shaped by post‑World War II scarcity, emphasize rich, meat‑laden dishes with minimal seasoning. The generation grew up relying on convenience products such as gelatin and mayonnaise, reflecting limited access to fresh ingredients. Younger cooks today find these habits...
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
The Pan Cleaning Technique For Easy Bacon Grease Removal
Cooking bacon yields delicious results but leaves stubborn, hardened grease that resists soap and water. A simple paste of baking soda and lemon juice—both pantry staples—breaks down the grease after a 20‑minute sit‑time, allowing easy scrubbing. The method varies by...
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
This Old-School 'Luxury' Deli Meat Was The Star Of 1970s Lunches
The Oscar Mayer luxury loaf was a 1970s lunchbox staple, promoted with iconic jingles and marketed as a premium cold cut. Its fine‑ground pork texture made it a go‑to sandwich filler for families across America. The product was discontinued in...
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
This North Carolina Gas Station Is Known For Its Sushi
Akami Sushi Bar, a full‑service sushi restaurant, operates out of a BP gas station in Apex, North Carolina. Chef‑owner Wanchalerm “Bird” Owattragool launched the concept in 2021 after two decades mastering sushi techniques. The menu features upscale rolls—such as lobster‑topped...
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
Guy Fieri Loves This Texas BBQ Restaurant For Its Homemade Sausage
Guy Fieri highlighted The Pit Room’s jalapeño cheddar sausage on season 34 of “Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives,” praising its heat, snap, and balanced cheese melt. The sausage is hand‑ground from pork butt, spiced, mixed with pickled peppers, and smoked twice at...
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
The Trader Joe's Spice Seafood Lovers Can Skip
Trader Joe’s recently introduced a Salmon Rub Seasoning Blend that fell short of expectations, with reviewers noting an overly sweet profile and muted thyme and paprika aromas. The product’s lack of complexity left both the Food Republic tester and Reddit users...
By Food Republic
News•Mar 8, 2026
Why You Should Always Use The Panda Express App For Ordering Delivery
Panda Express encourages customers to order delivery through its own app, which eliminates the hefty fees charged by third‑party platforms like DoorDash. A Reddit user reported a $20 price gap for the same order, driven primarily by DoorDash’s $12.65 bundled...
By Food Republic