Barrett: MKE restaurant guidelines override state's COVID-19 plan

As long as they are stricter than his 25% capacity limit, Gov. Evers welcomes municipalities to use their own COVID-19 mitigation strategy.

Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' Irish court says

Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.”

Krispy Kreme offering free Halloween doughnut to anyone who shows up in costume

Krispy Kreme announced on Wednesday that anyone who visits a participating location on Oct. 31 while wearing a Halloween costume will be entitled to a free doughnut of their choice.

Wisconsinites drink more than half the world's brandy, Korbel says

According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.

State Fair to offer limited-edition pumpkin spice cream puffs

From Thursday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 4, the pumpkin spice puffs will be available for curbside pick-up -- presented by Sentry -- at State Fair Park in West Allis.

Coca-Cola gets into the hard seltzer business

Molson Coors will handle the marketing, sales and distribution of the alcohol-infused mineral water.

National Coffee Day 2020 deals: What to do to get that free cup

It's National Coffee Day, and a lot of stores are offering deals for a cup of joe to customers wanting a pick-me-up.

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.

Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget

A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.

Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters

With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.

National Guacamole Day: How to score free guac

National Guacamole Day, Sept. 16, lets you celebrate the creamy, rich fruit that is the avocado.

Deadline comes for Milwaukee bars', restaurants' COVID-19 plans

Officials said plans will be reviewed as quickly as possible. An updated list of approved bars and restaurants will be released on Friday, Sept. 18.