Food & Drink

Cincinnati – September 12, 2026 -- Penn Station Sandwiches, recently rebranded from Penn Station East Coast Subs, has relaunched its annual Deals for Down Syndrome fundraising campaign, letting guests donate $5 for a coupon booklet worth more than $30 in offers.

The chain matches every dollar raised, doubling the impact of customer donations, with proceeds benefiting Down Syndrome Associations across the country. The campaign has surpassed $2 million in total support to date, according to founder Jeff Osterfeld.

New York – September 12, 2026 -- David Protein has launched its first ready-to-drink Protein Milkshakes, expanding the brand beyond its original protein bars.

Each 12 oz bottle packs 30g of protein with minimal sugar

The new shakes, made with ultrafiltered milk, come in two flavors. Vanilla delivers 30g of protein, 140 calories, and less than 1g of sugar per bottle. Chocolate offers the same 30g of protein and sugar content, with 150 calories.

Supermodel Stella Maxwell fronts the brand's new campaign

The launch is backed by a campaign called "Drink David," featuring Maxwell and the brand's gold-colored Milkshake bottles. The campaign will run across digital, social, and out-of-home placements in New York City this month.

The shakes are available now at select NYC stores and online

David Protein Milkshakes launched September 8 at davidprotein.com and in select New York City retail locations.

Rolla, Mo. – September 11, 2026 -- Couples planning a wedding reception can now follow a practical checklist for vetting caterers, according to a HelloNation article featuring catering expert Ryan P. Davis of Argyle Catering Company.

Experience with similar wedding sizes matters most

Davis notes that a catering team familiar with weddings of comparable scale and style is better equipped to handle large guest counts, outdoor settings, formal dinners, or buffet service. Couples are advised to confirm this experience before booking.

Service scope varies widely between catering companies

Some caterers provide only food, while others handle servers, bartenders, rentals, table settings, setup, and cleanup. Understanding exactly what is included helps couples compare wedding catering costs accurately and avoid surprise fees.

Sheboygan Falls, Wis. – September 11, 2026 -- Johnsonville is running "Sausage" as a mock candidate for "Dinner 2026," a campaign built on new Harris Poll research showing Americans are worn out by both politics and nightly meal decisions.

Survey finds political fatigue is bleeding into dinner planning

The Johnsonville-commissioned National Temperature Check found 81% of Americans believe society has become too political, and 66% expect the 2026 midterms to make news even more overwhelming. Seventy-four percent say they hate political advertising, and 84% think their communities could better use the estimated $10 billion being spent on midterm ads this year.

On the dinner side, 31% of respondents say they've forgotten to plan a meal at least once in the past year due to distraction from current events. More than half, 53%, say they hate deciding what to make for dinner, and the same share wish someone would just hand them an idea.

Munich – September 11, 2026 -- Italian restaurant chain L'Osteria is putting fresh black truffle on its pizza menu for the first time, launching the dish as part of a limited-time "Mamma Mia" promotion running September 12 to 20.

The Pizza Tartufo, topped with freshly shaved black truffle, costs 11.95 euros in participating restaurants across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and France. The same pizza is priced at 345 Czech koruna in the Czech Republic and 22.90 Swiss francs in Switzerland. Availability is limited to stock on hand.

Truffle moves from fine dining to casual pizza tables

John Schlüter, CMO of L'Osteria, said truffle is typically associated with white tablecloths and multi-course tasting menus. He said the chain wanted to bring freshly shaved black truffle to its pizzas without turning it into something complicated, aiming instead to give guests an accessible special moment.

Upper Saddle River, N.J. – September 11, 2026 -- De'Longhi has launched a new global ad campaign, "Hot or Cold, Always Perfetto," starring longtime brand partner Brad Pitt and directed by Spike Jonze, to promote its new Magnifica Duo coffee machine, now available for $999.95 at DeLonghi.com and select retailers.

The Magnifica Duo makes both hot and iced coffee from one machine

The fully automatic machine features 20 preset hot and iced recipes, along with dedicated technologies for espresso, drip coffee and cold brew. It uses De'Longhi's LatteCrema Hot & Cool Technologies to let users switch from a warm cappuccino to an iced latte at the touch of a button.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Mixue, a brand under Hong Kong-listed MIXUE Group (02097.HK), has rolled out six seasonal tea and dessert items across its U.S. stores this summer, including the brand's first U.S. debut of Green Lemon Tea and Green Lemonade.

Six new drinks target America's growing tea culture

The seasonal lineup arrives as tea-based beverages gain traction in the United States, one of the world's largest tea-importing markets, with iced tea remaining the dominant format alongside rising demand for ready-to-drink and fruit-infused options.

Mixue positions itself as the world's largest freshly-made beverage and food chain by store count, entering the U.S. with a pricing strategy built around affordability for tea-based drinks and soft-serve ice cream.

Tampa – September 11, 2026 -- Wagamama USA has launched its biggest menu overhaul yet, adding 26 new dishes and 15 Asian-inspired beverages to participating locations nationwide.

New dishes target sharing and discovery

The revamped menu features items like Salt + Pepper Calamari, Korean BBQ Meatballs, Roti Canai and Korean BBQ Wings. New categories include Bao Bun Tacos with Fire Pork Belly, Short Rib and Thai Chili Shrimp fillings, plus Wagyumama Sliders in Korean Fire, Wagamama BBQ, Backyard and Teriyaki flavors, alongside Togarashi French Fries.

Guests can now build their own ramen and salads. Expanded entrees include Tonkotsu and Shiitake Miso ramen, plus Ahi Tuna and Thai Chili Shrimp poke bowls. New salads include the Mandarin Salad, Wagamama Thai Salad and Yuzu Caesar Salad. Desserts add Banana Egg Rolls, Chocolate Trilogy Cake, Apple Pie + Cinnamon Potstickers, and Coconut, Mango and Red Bean ice cream flavors.

Tinton Falls – September 11, 2026 -- Jersey Mike's Subs is bringing back Mike's Hot Italian for a limited time at participating locations nationwide, priced at $8.95 for a regular sub.

The sandwich returns just as NFL season kicks off

Jersey Mike's, the Official Sub Sandwich Sponsor of the NFL, first introduced Mike's Hot Italian earlier this year before pulling it from menus. The sub is loaded with grilled and chopped ham, salami and pepperoni, covered in melted provolone, and topped with daily-chopped lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and the chain's signature Chopped Pepper Relish.

Stacy Peterson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Jersey Mike's, said the company was pleased to bring the sandwich back after a strong response to its earlier debut, calling football season a key moment to connect with fans.

Milwaukee – September 11, 2026 -- Treasure Cave cheese has been named the Official Cheese of the Buffalo Bills, bringing blue cheese samples, photo activations and stadium food to select home games at Highmark Stadium this season.

The brand kicks off with the Sept. 17 home opener against the Detroit Lions

Fans can visit the Treasure Cave activation in the Pregame Plaza, located within the secure perimeter between Gates C and D. There, Bills Mafia can sample the brand's blue cheese dip and spread, pose inside the oversized "Don't Fumble the Crumble" tub filled with foam blue cheese crumbles, and compete in a tailgate-style game called "Flip the Tub."