Offbeat
Foodbeat’s Offbeat section is exactly what the name implies: A place where we store all of our weird and wacky food news. From celebrity news and cool new products to giveaways and other off-the-cuff stuff, this is where you’ll find all of our topics that don’t exactly fit anywhere else.
Nanny Bloomberg Bans Hospital Junk Food: Mayor Makes New Health Initiative
It seems like New York is in the news each week as they continue their quest for a healthy state. Recently the ban on super sized soda drinks passed and they won’t be available ...
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The Consumerist Website Down: Readers Fear Hacked Information
If you are a regular reader of FoodBeat, you’ve probably noticed that we regularly post stories from the Consumerist. In the last few days, the Consumerist website has been down, which has left thousands ...
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Wayne Watson Scores $7.2 Million in Popcorn Lawsuit
Wayne Watson is a very rich man – thanks to his daily addiction to popcorn, that is. Watson has been awarded a whopping $7.2 million after winning a lawsuit over the negative effects of ...
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McRib Return Delayed: McDonald’s Holds Back For Christmas Sales
McDonald’s has let slip that the annual return of the McRib sandwich will be delayed this year. A leaked memo from McDonald’s revealed that they will be deliberately holding back the release of the ...
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National Cheeseburger Day 2012: Eat a Cheeseburger for a Good Cause!
Happy National Cheeseburger Day, everyone! What’s better than a day dedicated to the deliciousness of cheeseburgers? A day dedicated to the deliciousness of cheeseburgers that will help feed America’s less fortunate, that’s what! Foursquare ...
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NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Gets Ban on Sugary Drinks Approved
In an effort to fight obesity, NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on large, sugary drinks in theaters and restaurants in the city. The plan sparked huge amounts of controversy when it was ...
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Josh Sankey Will Travel Across America Using Only Bacon as Money
Well this brings a whole new meaning to the term bringing home the bacon. Actor Josh Sankey has been hand-selected by Oscar Mayer to embark on a journey unlike any other where he will ...
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Andy Warhol Soup Cans, Limited Edition, on Sale Now!
In 1962, Andy Warhol unveiled one of the most-talked-about pieces of art of our time. It’s called “Campbell’s Soup Cans” (or sometimes called “32 Campbell’s Soup Cans”) and it consists of 32 canvases. Each ...
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Exclusive Interview With Amelia Harnas: The Wine Stain Artist
Amelia Harnas has become well known online for her amazing portraits made with wine. We had the opportunity to talk with her about her process and future work. Amelia works in a time consuming, ...
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