Yummy Links: From Four Loko to Costco Pizza


Updated 01/07/11 12:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Four Loko Fuels Cars and Other Food News

Four Loko drunken blackouts are out; Four Loko-fueled cars are in. — Eater The latest promo from White Castle: Buy one breakfast slider, get one free. — Bargainist How to use a Boston shaker. — Huffington Post Food SoCal's beloved Umami Burger is going national. — Grub Street LA The 20 healthiest fast food options if you've gotta get your fix. — The Hungry Beast Knob Creek's come out Read more

Yummy Links: From Joe Jonas to David Chang


Updated 12/08/10 2:15 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Joe Jonas to Guest Star on Top Chef All-Stars and More

Joe Jonas will be guest-judging tonight's Top Chef Quickfire. — Grub Street SF A sneak peek at the first-ever Rolling Stone restaurant in America.— Eater LA Legendary Charm City crab house Obrycki's will shutter next year. — Chow Barbecue spaghetti: yes, you can do this! — Serious Eats Philly restaurant Adsum will hold a four-course dinner, all made with Four Loko. — Read more

Yummy Links: From Mike Tyson to Robert Downey Jr.


Updated 11/17/10 2:45 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Under Pressure, Four Loko Goes Caffeine-Free, and More Food News

Mike Tyson might be opening a kosher restaurant chain. — Eater Caffeinated alcoholic drink Four Loko buckles to the pressure and goes decaf. — Atlantic Food Why OpenTable is like iTunes, only worse. — Grub Street NY KFC's bestselling Double Down has mysteriously disappeared in Canada. — Globe and Mail NBC rolls out The Feast, another food site, in selected US cities. — The Read more

Yummy Links: From Bacon Soda to Four Loko


Updated 11/16/10 12:21 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Bacon-Flavored Soda, Turkey Cooking Tips, Four Loko Ban, FCI Opening California Location, and More Food Links

Bacon-flavored soda taste-tested: see the results! — The Epi-Log The first-ever Michelin Guide Chicago awards Alinea, L20 three stars. — Eater CHI Tips for cooking your turkey in parts. — Serious Eats The French Culinary Institute is opening a California location. — Grub Street NY Who really makes Trader Joe's branded products? — Chow From seafood pie to pumpkin risotto: Read more

Why Alcohol and Caffeine Don't Mix


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Why Alcohol and Caffeine Don't Mix

Caffeine in moderation can be a good thing, but caffeine mixed with alcohol is decidedly bad. It's been in the news a lot recently thanks to the push to ban Four Loko, a caffeine-laced alcoholic beverage that has recently landed several students in the hospital. And, just this week a British man died of caffeine overdose when he consumed the equivalent of 70 energy drinks while also drinking Read more

Would You Drink This Fruity Malt Beverage?


Updated 03/18/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Malt Beverage Blast by Colt 45

The Four Loko hype may have died out, but don't expect the novelty alcoholic beverage trend to disappear just yet. Pabst Brewing Co., which also produces Colt 45, is adding another beverage to its lineup: Blast, a "premium malt beverage with natural fruit flavors." The drink will come in innocent-sounding flavors like strawberry lemonade and blueberry pomegranate, but at 12 percent alcohol (twice Read more