After a mere 2% gain in 1st quarter profits, Starbucks is making several changes in their business plan in order to get the company back on track. Among the ideas: dramatically slow the pace of new store openings in the United States, increase the number of new stores planned to open overseas and shut down [...]

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That’s the phrase that appeared on the sign of the Bullseye Big Chicken restaurant in Columbia, SC. As you might imagine, the NAACP is none too pleased.
Yikes. So what happened? Well the owner of the restaurant wrote “Welcome Bill and Obama” because they were both in town campaigning.  However, he couldn’t fit the whole phrase [...]

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As regular So Good readers know, I’ve taken a keen interest in Mike Huckabee’s bizarre eating habits, whether it be horse meat, or fried squirrel. In an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Huckabee explained how in college he and his friends would cook squirrel on a popcorn popper. Well rather than leave this statement unchallenged, [...]

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I can’t imagine that these are anything but foul and revolting.

Thanks to Deadspin.

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Pepsi has just released a new Pepsi Stuff ad which stars Justin Timberlake. Look closely and you’ll also catch appearances by other celebrities like Tony Romo and SNL star Andy Sandberg.

Disclosure: the company I work for is promoting this ad for Pepsi, although I personally have no involvement with, or connection to, this campaign [...]

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Any Seinfeld fan probably remembers that line, when “Timmy” accused George Costanza of double dipping. “Timmy” complained, “that’s like putting your whole mouth right in the dip.” Now a new study conducted by Clemson University has measured just how much bacteria double dipping can actually transfer into the dip bowl. The answer - a [...]

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If you’re serving sangria in Virginia, you’re breaking the law.
Wendy’s is ending their red wig “That’s Right” campaign.
Spike TV will feature hard-boiled egg and ham eating contests during halftime of the Super Bowl.
There’s a semi-new hamburger blog you should check out.
Whoops. A Steak ‘n Shake manager is under fire for refusing to take a deaf [...]

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Amusing. Don’t worry, it’s safe for work with headphones on.

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Wow.  Apparently this is a real product sold in Germany.  I’m speechless. How is this thing even heated up?

Via Gizmodo.

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Slice/Serious Eats had a post last week outlining the many different regional variations of pizza in the United States.  Check it out, it’s an extremely interesting read.

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Wait, I thought this guy was so vigilant about his diet that he only ate the same three specific things each day? Guess when the Presidency is on the line you’re willing to risk your health for a day or two in order to win votes. Although Extreme Mortman notes that Romney couldn’t just [...]

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A class action suit has been filed against Dannon Yogurt for false advertising.
Best Bites DC reports that the new Cafe Trope features jerk chicken lollipops.
Mike Bober at DC Foodies looks at upcoming DC area cheese tastings.
Candy Addict notes that PEZ is - gasp! Austrian.
Now available: Jalapeno Cheddar Chex Mix.
Apple juice prices are on the rise.
Yesterday [...]

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I wanted to let everyone know about a new site I discovered recently called Cooking By Numbers. The site has an easy to use and simplistic layout that lets you select what ingredients you currently have available in either your fridge or cupboard. A simple click of the button, and you’re presented with a list [...]

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Pepsi has just released an extremely unique new commercial that will air during the Super Bowl. Don’t adjust your headphones, there is no sound during the entire 60-second commercial. None. The ad is titled “Bob’s House.”

In addition to utilizing deaf actors, the ad attempts to show what it’s like for a hearing person to operate [...]

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Awesome idea. Brownie Points tells you how to make it.

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That’s the new slogan unveiled by Quiznos, which I believe is replacing “Mmmmm…toasty.” Wow. Way to rock the boat on that one Quiznos, your new slogan is SOOO different.

This is all part of a recently announced effort to remake Quiznos, improve sales, and remain competitive in the sandwich market. In addition to the new slogan, [...]

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Interesting combo package they now offer in Japan.

From Hungover Gourmet and Urban Dirt.

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….there are no rules. This is the first thing you hear when you click over to the trippy website Orange Underground, which is part of an elaborate new online campaign by Cheetos. When you get to the site, you are greeted with a grainy, Dharma Initiative style video. Featuring a nondescript young man in a [...]

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