Food & Drink

Holiday cookie season is the perfect excuse to bring familiar favorites and a few new recipes into the kitchen. Warm spices, buttery doughs, colorful decorations, jam fillings, chocolate, and peppermint all have a place on a festive cookie tray. From American classics to treats with European and Jewish roots, holiday cookies offer plenty of variety […]

Several major restaurant chains are closing locations across the United States in 2026, affecting everything from fast-food favorites to established casual dining brands. While some companies are permanently shutting down, others are reducing their restaurant networks to improve profitability. The closures reflect changing customer spending habits, financial pressures, and corporate restructuring efforts, with hundreds of […]