86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
CDC reports E. coli outbreak across six U.S. states, linked to salad
An E. coli outbreak has reached six U.S. states and is linked to two different brands of packaged salad.
Some Milwaukee restaurants close temporarily as COVID surges
Several Milwaukee restaurants have announced temporary closures due to the ongoing COVID-19 case surge or due to a number of employees out sick.
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry
It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.
John Madden’s first Miller Lite ad sparked success as commercial pitchman
John Madden, the NFL icon who died Tuesday, was also a hugely successful commercial pitchman. A 1981 Miller Lite ad sparked that success.
Great Lakes Distillery's annual Festivus
Brendan Cleary from Great Lakes Distillery joins FOX6 WakeUp with info on the party – and the drinks you can make at home to celebrate.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Slow cooker Swedish meatballs: recipe
The Cooking Mom joins FOX6 WakeUp to share her recipe for Swedish Meatballs.
Shake up the holidays with a new cocktail
Shake up the holidays with a new cocktail. Mixologist Cody Goldstein joins FOX6 WakeUp to make the “Most Wonderful Lime of the Year.”
Candy canes join list of shortages amid supply chain, peppermint crop woes
Peppermint-flavored candy canes may be part of a growing list of holiday-related products impacted by supply chain disruptions.
Get in the spirit with holiday cocktails
Twisted Path Distillery shares three fun holiday cocktails you can make at home.
Get in the holiday spirit with pop-up bars
Get in the holiday spirit by checking out one of several local pop-up bars with holiday themes.
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese will pay you $20 not to make cheesecake this Christmas amid shortage
Amid cream cheese shortages and supply chain disruptions, the makers of Philadelphia Cream Cheese say they will pay consumers not to make cheesecakes this holiday season.
Recall expanded to include over 2 million pounds of ham, pepperoni products due to listeria concerns
A previous recall of ham and pepperoni products for listeria concerns has been expanded to include 10 more products, totaling more than 2.3 million pounds of meat.
Coca-Cola recalls various Minute Maid drinks due to the presence of foreign matter
A limited quantity of refrigerated Minute Maid Berry Punch, Strawberry Lemonade, and Fruit Punch in 59-oz. cartons did not meet the company's "high-quality standards due to the potential presence of foreign matter," a spokesperson for Coca-Cola told FOX Business in a statement.
McDonald's, Mariah Carey team for '12 days of deals' holiday menu
McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.
Mulled apple cranberry cider: recipe
The Cooking Mom joins FOX6 WakeUp to share her recipe for mulled apple cranberry cider.
Oreo Thins and Barefoot create red wine with ‘flavors of chocolate and cookies’
The cookie and wine brands will be offering a one-of-a-kind small batch release of a new adult beverage: Barefoot x Oreo Thins Red Blend Wine.
Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.