Best Restaurants for National Bacon Day Across the US
National Bacon Day, celebrated on December 30, is a great opportunity for all bacon lovers to celebrate this delicious ingredient. The day was created in 1997 by friends Dan Goodman and Meff Leonard as an informal holiday that allows people to come together around their love for bacon, offering an alternative to traditional winter holidays. Since then, National Bacon Day has become popular among food enthusiasts across the country.
Shake Shack Gambles on Casino Restaurant Strategy
Shake Shack is rolling the dice on a new growth strategy. The popular burger chain recently announced it's partnering with PENN Entertainment to bring its elevated fast-casual dining to 10 casinos nationwide. The first locations will debut at Hollywood Casino Toledo in Ohio and River City Casino Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Both are set to open next year, pending regulatory approvals. It's a strategic move that expands Shake Shack's footprint into the entertainment sector for the first time through licensing deals.
Top Ice Cream Shops to Celebrate Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Strawberry Ice Cream Day is celebrated annually on January 15th. This flavor has been a classic since the 1800s when American farmers would mix fresh cream with crushed strawberries during the berry harvest season. In 1813, the first printed strawberry ice cream recipe appeared in the cookbook "The Virginia Housewife" by Mary Randolph. Today, strawberry remains the third most popular ice cream flavor in the United States, after vanilla and chocolate. Here’s a list of top U.S. ice cream shops where you can find the best versions of this classic treat.
