"Whether you're riding the Wonder Wheel for the first time or the hundredth time, whether you're here for the excitement, the nostalgia, or simply a beautiful day by our wonderful Atlantic Ocean, you're part of our story," Dennis said. "Thank you for your support, your loyalty, and the love you show this park."
The Cheesecake-Off 2026 will feature some of London's best restaurant and bakery teams, including Big Mamma Group and Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adrià, competing for the ultimate cheesecake title.
With this much butter, the pate chaud - ground pork, mushrooms, and vermicelli noodles encased in flaky crust - is guaranteed to be good, but it's more than just rich. The sauce that surrounds it provides a balancing sweetness, and you'll want to use every bit of the umami-rich pie to swipe it up.
Nathan's Famous is known for making some of the best hot dogs, but the chain, which opened its first location on Coney Island in 1916, is famous for starting a tradition that has become quite the phenomenon. The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is a tradition that occurs every year on the Fourth of July, paying homage to the patriotism that helped it get started in the first place.
Whether you're the kind of person who prefers their cookies thick and gooey or thin and crumbly, there's a bake shop out there for everyone. These days, you've even got bakeries that stay open extra late, specifically serving cookies to midnight-snakers and tipsy foodies alike. The cookie market is a dog-eat-dog space, especially for up-and-coming businesses. Still, Thin Cookies is carving out a name for itself in the competitive cookie market.
Matzo ball soup ($10) is the platonic ideal version of the cure-all dish. The single sphere is a chunky, springy ball, surrounded by floating dill and big, irregularly cut carrot chunks. The tuna melt on rye ($17) is a simple order that's classic for a good reason: it's highly satisfying, warm, and gooey thanks to good ol' American cheese. Take a bite of the griddled sandwich with a taste of the nicely briny pickle half.
CROWN HEIGHTS, NY - Raising Cane's is opening their much-awaited Crown Heights location Wednesday morning with prizes, giveaways and performances that are sure to draw a crowd. The popular Southern fast-food chain is inviting neighbors to celebrate its newest New York City store - its 13th in the city since launching a massive Times Square flagship in 2023 - starting around 8 a.m.
There is perhaps no food more humble than a baked potato. But driven by creators like the U.K.'s SpudBros - 4.9 million followers and counting - POV footage of scored, fluffed, and amply topped spuds are all over TikTok. Baked potatoes are just as convenient as Sweetgreen or Chipotle, and should be as prevalent, but only recently has New York caught up to the glories of the quick-potato lunch.
Erik Smith: The iconic brands of Detroit. Now, wait a minute, this is Highland Park, so why start here? Well, the city of Highland Park is in the city of Detroit, after all, and this is where Henry Ford built his iconic Model T, the very first affordable car for the working man. And the guys working there, of course, had to eat something. So, when the Coney Island hot dog came along, boy, it made a real splash.
Why no customizations? It's quite simple, really. Jewish deli sandwiches are, in essence, a work of art. Between the double-baked rye bread, massive layers of cold cuts, slather of mustard, and sometimes even cheese - if the deli is not kosher - these sandwiches are intricately engineered to give you the best bite every time. For example, to request white bread in lieu of rye, mayo in lieu of mustard, or any other similar customizations would be a downright shanda (shame).
Greek immigrants are the unsung heroes behind one of America's tastiest titles. In the early 20th century, they brought their culinary heritage to the small town of New Castle, Pennsylvania, laying the groundwork for what would become its most famous food: the Coney dog. Today, with a population of just over 21,000, New Castle proudly wears the title of "Hot Dog Capital of the World." However, behind that sizzling reputation is a rich, Greek-rooted legacy that continues to flavor the city's identity.
Heated Rivalry has taken over New York-well, the world really-with themed raves, trivia nights, watch parties and more. It's not looking like the horny obsession over the queer hockey romance is ending any time soon. In NYC, you can ice skate like Hollanov, hit the clubs like Hollanov and, yes, even scarf down tuna melts like Hollanov. From burgers to blueberry smoothies, here's where you can dine like the Heated Rivalry fellas in New York City.