Denver – September 29, 2026 -- The Beef. It's What's For Dinner. brand has launched a new video series called One Ingredient, Endless Cultures, tracing how beef shapes iconic dishes worldwide, from birria to bolognese to bulgogi.

The series organizes recipes into three global categories

The videos group dishes under Beef Sandwiches, Beef & Noodles, and Beef Pastries & Dumplings, each anchored by a standout recipe tied to a specific culinary tradition.

Cleveland – September 28, 2026 -- Rocket Arena, home to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, has opened Delia's, a fried chicken and JoJo concession stand on its Street Level concourse near Portal 26, timed to the Cavaliers' first preseason home game of the 2026-27 season.

Newport Beach, Calif. – September 28, 2026 -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its discontinued margarita for one weekend in October at five restaurants, pouring $6 drinks to fans who have spent years asking for its return on social media.

Vermont – September 28, 2026 -- Ben & Jerry's is donating $1 from every freshly baked waffle cone sold during a two-week program to grassroots organizations focused on civic engagement ahead of the midterm elections.

The campaign, called Waffle Lotta Good, directs proceeds to community groups nationwide.

These organizations work on voter registration, access to election information, and strengthening community participation in the democratic process. The initiative runs for two weeks at participating Scoop Shops.

Miami – September 28, 2026 -- Popeyes is rolling out a new $5 sandwich, the Honey Chicken Biscuit, at participating locations nationwide starting September 28.

The sandwich combines three menu staples into one handheld item

The Honey Chicken Biscuit pairs Popeyes' fried chicken with an enlarged version of its buttermilk biscuit and two sachets of sweet honey sauce. The company says the price may vary by location.

St. Paul, Minn. – September 28, 2026 -- James Beard Award-winning author Hank Shaw has released a fully updated edition of his venison cookbook, Buck, Buck, Moose, ten years and more than 100,000 copies after the original launched.

Louisville – September 28, 2026 -- Angel's Envy will release its Cellar Collection Volume 6, a rye whiskey finished in both peach brandy and toasted oak barrels, nationwide on October 9, 2026, priced at $199.99 per 750 mL bottle.

Dallas – September 25, 2026 -- Smoothie King is giving away a free 12 oz. Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothie to Healthy Rewards members on September 28 and 29, getting a jump on National Coffee Day at participating locations nationwide.

The one-time offer applies exclusively to members of the brand's Healthy Rewards loyalty program during the two-day window.

Denver – September 25, 2026 -- The Beef. It's What's For Dinner. brand, funded by beef farmers and ranchers, has released three slow-cooked recipes aimed at home cooks looking for hearty autumn meals.

Mississippi Pot Roast targets busy weeknights

The dish features tender beef in savory seasonings and rich juices, designed as a set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal. It can be served over couscous, mashed potatoes or noodles.

Galena, Ill. – September 24, 2026 -- Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is offering a lineup of seasonal getaway packages this fall and winter, giving Midwest travelers a road-trip alternative about 150 miles west of Chicago in northwest Illinois' Driftless Region.

The 6,800-acre resort overlooks Lake Galena and sits within driving distance of Madison, Dubuque, Milwaukee, Rockford and the Quad Cities.