Flavor and Wellness

Food Prices

4 articles

A crowded rooftop bar at sunset with a breathtaking city view, highlighting the ambiance over the food.
Drinks

Rooftop Bars: Views You Pay For, Food You Overpay For

At a popular summer rooftop bar in 2026, a simple green salad costs $12, and a small tortilla appetizer, $14.

Daniel Moretti·June 21, 2026
A symbolic image of overflowing chicken thighs on dry, cracked earth with a polluting factory in the background, representing the hidden environmental and economic costs of increased consumption.
Food

Chicken Thigh Boom's Hidden Costs Threaten Your Wallet and the Planet.

Americans consumed 16.

Isabella Cortez·April 27, 2026
Spectators at the Masters golf tournament enjoying affordable food and drinks amidst the beautiful scenery of Augusta National.
Food

Masters Fans Enjoy Low Food Prices Defying Industry Trends

Egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches at the Masters have cost $1.

Isabella Cortez·April 12, 2026
A family at a fast food drive-thru looking dismayed at the menu board, symbolizing the widespread customer backlash against soaring fast food prices and the perceived breakdown in value.
Food

Customer Backlash Hits Fast Food Giants as Prices Soar

A growing customer backlash against rising fast food prices is squeezing household budgets and hitting major brands. Consumers are changing dining habits in response to a perceived breakdown in value.

Isabella Cortez·March 30, 2026