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New York makes Time Out’s list of the best food cities for 2026 after snub

Time Out has released its annual — and fully subjective — list of the 20 best cities for food, naming Lima, Peru, as the global culinary cital this year.
But, perhs more importantly, New York City returned to the list at No. 15 after being conspicuously absent from last year’s rankings. Of course, the placement still seems woefully low given that NYC boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants than any US city, with cuisines spanning every corner of the globe from Togo to Tokyo.
To compile the countdown, Time Out surveyed more than 24,000 locals from around the globe, asking them to rate the caliber and affordability of their hometown food scene, along with the best grub spots.
Time Out’s panel of editors and food critics then selected their picks for the globe’s most exciting dining destinations, eventually whittling the pool down to 20.
This year’s a particularly ctivating time for urban gourmands, per the mag.
Locals are looking beyond small plates and sourdough, instead packing out neo-tavernas, selling out signature dishes from much-loved independent restaurants and lining up for the best pizza slice in town, said Time Out Travel Editor Grace Beard. That’s the beauty of the list: today’s culinary citals are primed for every palette, from the budget eater to the certified bon vivant.
Lima, Peru
The Peruvian cital sat atop this Mount Rushmore of metropolitan gastro-hubs. Time Out cited the city’s numerous culinary accolades, most notably fusion hotspot Maido, which previously snagged the title of World’s Best Restaurant for 2025.
Among locals, Lima scored 80% for quality and 85% for affordability — the cheest on the list for eating out. It also ranked joint-second, amassing 70% of the votes for Time Out’s expert panel.
Bangkok
Bangkok has always been a destination for epicurean pilgrims, but this veteran food scene has arguably never been hotter — and not just because of the atomically spicy chili peppers.
Time Out cited the Thai cital’s soaring recognition on the global cuisine scene — Southern Thai restaurant Sorn became the first in the nation to be awarded three Michelin stars.
They also saw younger chefs increasingly bringing local cuisine to the forefront via modern takes on obscure regional classics. To wit, Trok Maraga’s bitter melon chicken noodles and the explosion of Song Wat Road, where traditional dishes bump elbows with stylish contemporary concepts.
Meanwhile, Bangkok received a score of 81% for its quality and diversity, with many citing the city’s vibrant street food scene as the reason for its high spot on the gastronomic totem pole. The Timeout jury also gave the city a whopping 80% across the board.
Mexico City
Reflecting an uptick in global influences, Mexico City has also become a multicultural mix, where taco spots share real estate with bubble tea depots.
Perhs nowhere is this more evident than the infusion of Mediterranean, Asian and French cuisine into the neighborhoods of Condesa, Juárez and San Miguel. Some notable examples include Fabiola Ecobosa’s Italian concept Gia and the French Restaurant Étranger, which features Janese signatures like Kampachi.
Overall, 80% of locals rated the Mexican metro scene high for quality, while 73% gave it good marks for affordability.
London
The home of jellied eels in tins and pigeon pies placed fourth on the countdown, with Time Out citing Soho’s Osteria Vibrato’s creamy risotto, the Abruzzian skewers at London Fields’ Auguste and Tiella in Bethnal Green, a hipster trattoria with perfect passatelli in brodo and a giant portrait of Cher.
A staggering 96% of Londoners dubbed the UK’s dining scene either good or amazing, although no word as to whether that reflected more city pride or quality.
New York City
New York City placed 15th despite its culinary credentials, like Food & Wine’s Best Restaurant in the Country, Caribbean hotspot Kawaba, or Executive Chef Hillary Sterling’s Italian hub Ci Siamo, which was named the Best Restaurant in the Country by the notoriously West Coast-centric Yelp.
The ranking seemed perplexing given that 91% of respondents dubbed it a good or amazing dining out destination.
Meanwhile, 77% of locals described NYC as the most diverse food hub, a criterion that seemed to be rewarded more elsewhere in the rankings.
NYC’s biggest weakness was affordability, with just 34% of NYers dubbing it a che place to eat — a factor that weighed quite heavily.
This isn’t the first time a list has thrust the Big ple to the back burner.
Post food critic Steve Cuozzo lambasted German car service provider SIXT for ranking NYC only the seventh-best food city in the world, behind Tokyo, Paris, Osaka, Porto, London and Seoul.
Can we really be a lesser food town than Porto? he spluttered about Portugal’s second-largest city.
Here are the 10 best cities in the world for food

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Here are the states with SNAP food restrictions going into effect this year

(Gray News) — The Trump administration is placing restrictions on grocery store items that can be purchased with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN).
Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lists 23 states that are restricting the purchase of non-nutritious items such as soda and candy.
The USDA called it a key step in ensuring that taxpayer dollars provide nutritious options that improve health outcomes within SN.
Each state has its own restrictions on SN-eligible foods, with some only opting to restrict soda while others are restricting candy, energy drinks, prepared desserts and more.
Each state has a different target date for implementing the new guidelines. Many target dates have already passed, while others are coming up this summer and fall.
The states that have proved restrictions for SN-eligible foods include:
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming
For information about exactly what products each state is restricting, visit the USDA website.
According to the Associated Press, SN is a major part of the U.S. social safety net, helping about 39 million Americans (about 1 in 9) buy groceries.
Beneficiaries decreased by nearly 4.3 million from January 2025 to January 2026, according to preliminary government data released by the USDA. Experts say new requirements, mandated by a massive tax and spending cut bill Republicans pushed through Congress last summer, are the primary reasons.

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Everything You Can Bring to the FIFA World Cup 2026

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 finally kicking off in cities across North America, fans from all over the world are pouring into stadiums around the country with hopes of seeing their team win the ultimate prize. However, attending World Cup matches requires a bit of research: FIFA has strict policies on what you can and can’t bring with you, including restrictions on water, food, bags and electronic devices. Below, I gathered everything you need to know about what to bring with you to the World Cup, including game day picks that fit the stadium standard.
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What to bring to the FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA’s World Cup website and the Stadium Code of Conduct outline the dos and don’ts of game day, including lists of acceptable and prohibited items and behavior. Below, I rounded up a few items that fit FIFA’s requirements (however, be sure to triple check the policies website before heading out to any games).
Best clear stadium bag
All stadiums hosting the World Cup will have a strict clear bag policy in effect during the tournament, so it’s important to be strategic about your accessory choices. This Adidas bag fits all size requirements (it comes in at 7.87 inches wide and 6.69 inches high) and includes the official FIFA World Cup emblem on the front. It has two zipper closures and is made from a durable and water-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material.
Best flag
Flags larger than 78 inches by 60 inches are prohibited from World Cup matches, making this option a great choice to represent your favorite team within the size requirements. It’s made from a durable, heavy-duty polyester canvas, and has a bold, bright coloring that’s designed to last through washes, according to the brand.
Best charger
Portable chargers under 4.7 inches by 6.7 inches are allowed inside World Cup stadiums, but they must be fully functional and not prone to overheating, according to FIFA. This compact charger from Anker fits the size restrictions and has a built-in USB-C cable, so you won’t have to bring one along with you. It also has extra USB-C and USB-A ports, so you can charge multiple devices at once.
Best sunglasses
Not only are polarized sunglasses great for protecting your eyes from UV damage, they also help to improve overall visual clarity and reduce glare. We chose these sunglasses as our pick for best overall polarized sunglasses because of their effective, scratch-resistant lenses and affordable price. They have a grip-coated frame that stops the glasses from slipping when you sweat, plus the frames have UV400 protection.
Best hat
UPF hats help to protect against sun damage, and this hat from Mission has a clean, minimalist design that looks good with any kind of match day jersey. It’s made from an absorbent polyester that becomes 30 degrees cooler when soaked in water, according to the brand. It’s also machine-washable and has an adjustable str.
Best sunscreen
This stick sunscreen is great to reply on the go (and perfect for days spent in the sun during World Cup matches). The mineral formula also makes it a great option for sensitive skin, plus it has microfine zinc oxide, which means it won’t leave a white cast, according to the brand.
More permitted stadium items
A soft, plastic 20-ounce water bottle that is factory sealed and disposable
Smartphones
Watches
Medical masks
Cultural or religious headwear
What you’re not allowed to bring to the FIFA World Cup 2026
Items prohibited from all 16 venues in the FIFA World Cup 2026 include:
Vuvuzelas, air horns, whistles and other excessive noise-making devices
Weons of any kind
Work tools of any kind
Food and drink of any kind (outside of a single water bottle and items purchased inside the stadium)
Body protection gear and helmets
Spray cans, corrosives and flammable substances
Sports equipment
Strollers, bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades
Non-transparent bags
Offensive or too large flags, banners and posters
Flagpoles and pom pom shakers
Radio-electronic or high frequency devices
Musical instruments or electronic sound devices
For a full list, check out FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct for the 2026 World Cup.
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I’m an associate SEO reporter with over two years of experience covering travel accessories and parel, and an avid sports and music fan who’s been to countless stadium concerts and games over the years. To write this story, I researched FIFA’s policy on prohibited and acceptable items for attending World Cup matches.

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Disney Springs Food Trucks Officially Removed From West Side

The food trucks at Exposition Park, on the West Side of Disney Springs, have officially rolled out.
Disney Springs Food Trucks Removed
As reported recently, Disney Springs is closing all food trucks in Exposition Park.
During our June 2 visit to Disney Springs, we noticed the first of the three food trucks had been removed. The first to go was Cilantro Urban Eatery, a family-owned business known for serving Latin American flavors.
The final two had their last day of operation at Disney Springs on June 7. 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa, which served authentic yet innovative Mexican-inspired dishes, including the iconic Taco Cone and new beef barria dishes, and GoJuice, which served cool beverages and flavorful smoothies—like the Beach Bum or the Green Machine.
Though the lineup changed over the years, food trucks had been part of Disney Springs for more than a decade. The venue gave guests a rotating-style casual dining option in Exposition Park, with menus ranging from Mexican-inspired dishes to Latin American fare, smoothies, and açai bowls.
The cleared area now serves merely as additional seating for guests passing through the West Side. The area will reportedly now become a seating area.
The removal comes as Disney Springs continues to see regular changes across its dining and retail lineup. We will continue to monitor the former food truck area for updates.

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“There Is No Anger”

Robert Irvine is best known to Food Network audiences as the host of Restaurant: Impossible, which he hosted for 22 seasons.
The series ended its run in 2023, but the network is rebooting the franchise as Restaurant Impossible: Last Call with chef Aarón Sánchez and Canadian restaurateur Jen Agg.
With the new series set to premiere July 23, many fans have asked Irvine for his take, and he took to social media to clarify that he has no beef with the network or new production.
Folks and friends I have to tell you I do miss the [Restaurant: Impossible] show and my amazing team but Food Network has chosen a different route from the show that I built and made into a worldwide brand, Irvine shared on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter.
He continued, I wish them luck and it’s life folks .. there is no anger seriously, I’m busy helping so many folks … [love] you all.
Restaurant: Impossible originally premiered on Food Network in 2011. The show helped struggling families with their restaurants, with Irvine coming in to advise on ways to improve their businesses and make them profitable. Irvine also had a team that gave the establishment a makeover to freshen up the place and streamline the workflow. In 2023, the show ended its run after 22 seasons, with Irvine saying the show was not what the network believed fit into who or what they want or the younger viewers like.
Restaurant Impossible: Last Call is set to premiere on Thursday, July 23, at 8 p.m. PT with chef Aarón Sánchez and Canadian restaurateur Jen Agg leading the charge to rescue struggling restaurants across North America. Their goal is not to formulate quick fixes; they will dig into real problems, adt to a new and challenging restaurant industry, and find creative, unexpected solutions tailored to each business.

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Ozempic is Killing Food Stocks

Friday was a nasty trading session.
Almost everything was down. A sea of red.
But there was one little green spot on my watchlist. Like a tiny seedling after a forest fire.
It was Campbell’s (CPB). You know, the soup, food, and snacks company.
I’ve been investigating beaten-down consumer stles stocks, like Campbell’s, for a few weeks now.
And over the past week, I did deep dives on General Mills (GIS) and Campbell’s, and decided the latter is more attractive.
Campbell’s owns a bunch of popular food brands:
Today, let’s dig into why Campbell’s is a fascinating stock here.
Real Value, or Value Tr?
At a glance, Campbell’s is dirt che. It’s trading at about 9x next year’s earnings. The dividend yield is a juicy 7.2%.
CPB is trading at an extremely che price-to-sales ratio of just 0.65x.
But the company just reported earnings, and revenue is down 4% from last year. Additionally, CPB has a lot of debt at $6.9 billion.
Campbell’s is still making a solid profit, but with sales slowing down, investors have trashed the stock. Shares are down 37% over the past year, and 56% over the past 5.
One primary threat to these companies is the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The Ozempic (GLP-1) Threat
This new GLP-1 class of drug is revolutionizing treatment for diabetes and obesity.
Currently, around 12% of Americans are taking one of these new prescription drugs. That is remarkably fast adoption.
This has been a good thing for many Americans. But it’s been brutal for U.S. food companies. People are eating less overall, and not snacking nearly as much.
This is one of the most interesting negative catalysts I’ve seen hit a whole sector before. It’s like a tidal wave hitting the restaurant and food industry. Whether it will last or not remains to be seen.
But for now, companies like Campbell’s and General Mills have taken a big hit.
Private Labels = Trouble
Another big threat to companies like Campbell’s is the rise of private label brands. Most grocery stores have their own competing brands these days.
Costco’s Kirkland has been especially tough to compete with. They see what’s working in Costco, then launch a competing product.
In cases where private labels can get the quality close to leaders, it can be difficult for national brands like Campbell’s to compete.
Combined with the rise of GLP-1s, this makes for a tough environment for classic consumer stles stocks.
The Turnaround Plan
Campbell’s does have a turnaround plan. And much of it depends on an acquisition the company made back in 2023, when they purchased Sovos Brands, parent company of popular Italian food brand Rao’s.

Campbell’s paid $2.7 billion for Sovos Brands. The market parently thought that was too rich of a price, and has punished CPB ever since.
Since that acquisition, Campbell’s shares are down almost 50%.
But the silver lining is that Rao’s is the primary driver of growth at Campbell’s today. The company’s flagship pasta sauce is a premium offering that sells for around $8 a jar, but it’s got a cult-like following. And they’ve expanded into frozen foods, pasta, pizza, soups, and more.
Rao’s has built an incredible brand, and it’s really the primary reason I’m interested in Campbell’s. Sure, having Pepperidge Farm and Goldfish is great, but in today’s environment, they’re just struggling to hold onto their market share. Rao’s is still brimming with upside potential.
Elsewhere, Campbell’s is attempting to adjust to changing consumer habits. In chips and other snacks, they’re replacing soybean and cottonseed oil with healthier options like avocado oil. The public is turning against seed oils, especially soybean and canola. For decades these oils were sold as heart healthy and used in margarines, snacks, and meals. But now research is showing these che oils are essentially industrial-grade lubricant.
Is CPB a Buy?
I haven’t made a decision whether to buy Campbell’s yet. But watching this stock get crushed as the market soars brings out my contrarian instincts.
A 7% dividend is juicy enough to get my attention. The dividend looks safe over the short-term, but could get cut if the company’s turnaround efforts fail.
Campbell’s is the kind of che stock that could do relatively well if we get a broad market selloff. It’s already been beaten into the dirt, offers a nice dividend, and its products should hold up fairly well in a downturn.
However, the threats to the company are real:
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic
Private label brands like Costco’s Kirkland
Changing consumer habits