Affleck Names Waltham Diner Best Cheeseburger
Actor Ben Affleck told Oprah Winfrey that the greatest cheeseburger in America is served at Leo's Place Diner in Massachusetts.
U.S. American Cuisine News
American cuisine in the United States runs on regional cooking traditions, comfort food trends and culinary culture, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting explores how these food habits shift across the nation.
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November 1, 2026
Side Dishes Steal Spotlight at ThanksgivingA 2026 Campbell's survey finds most Americans enjoy cooking Thanksgiving sides more than the turkey.
October 31, 2026
Reese's Tops DoorDash Halloween Candy List AgainReese's Peanut Butter Cups ranked as America's favorite Halloween candy for the third straight year in a DoorDash ordering survey.
October 26, 2026
Public Voting Opens for Official State Dish RegistryThe Official State Dish Registry is gathering national input to name one iconic dish for every state in the country.
October 23, 2026
Israel to Launch National Food Truck Tour in OctoberThe culinary tour will offer free tastings of Israeli cuisine at four locations across the United States starting October 25.
October 20, 2026
Wegmans Offers Thanksgiving Meal for Under $5 per PersonThe East Coast grocer is bundling traditional holiday food items to combat rising grocery costs for families.
October 20, 2026
Sam's Club to Offer Thanksgiving Meal BundleBeginning October 28, a comprehensive holiday meal package for 16 people will be available to members nationwide.
October 12, 2026
Consumers Revealed Pizza Topping PreferencesA new survey found that nearly half of American pizza lovers consider toppings the most crucial part of their meal.
October 6, 2026
Sempio Hosted Virtual Cooking Class for AmericansThe company demonstrated Korean culinary techniques to bridge global flavors with domestic home-cooking trends.
October 3, 2026
Conagra Discontinued Celeste Pizza BrandThe food company ended production of the frozen pizza line in September 2026.
September 30, 2026
Tombstone Will Release Candy Corn Pizza KitsThe frozen pizza brand will offer limited-time kits featuring candy corn as a topping this October.
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Day to day, that means the evolution of classic dishes, the rise of regional food traditions, changes at major restaurant chains and shifting preferences. It reaches every region and institution where culinary trends take hold. Seasonal ingredients and cultural shifts often define which comfort foods gain renewed interest. The intersection of convenience and traditional preparation remains the primary driver behind most industry developments.