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Feb 17
Chicago Classics Unite for City’s 189th Birthday Donut

Stan’s Donuts and Fannie May collaborate on Trinidad-inspired chocolate donut, now available through March 10 to fuel city’s birthday celebrations Two homegrown heavyweights in Chicago’s sweets scene are teaming up to mark the city’s 189th birthday with a new, ultra-indulgent treat: a limited-edition Fannie May Trinidad-inspired chocolate donut from Stan’s Donuts & Coffee.​ Rolling out […]

Oct 23
Royal Princess Named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship”

Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess has been named the World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship at the 2025 World Culinary Awards, earning recognition for its elevated dining and innovative menus at sea. The annual awards, voted on by chefs, hospitality experts, and travelers worldwide, celebrate excellence in global gastronomy. For Princess Cruises, the honor highlights the brand’s continued investment in fresh, […]

Oct 17
Royal Caribbean’s New Legend of the Seas Promises the Ultimate Family Adventure

Royal Caribbean is once again setting the bar for family travel. The cruise line has just unveiled Legend of the Seas, its next entry in the Icon Class fleet—promising the most ambitious mix of food, fun, and family experiences ever put to sea. The new ship is set to launch in July 2026 for a summer season in […]

Oct 16
Nestlé Toll House Celebrates National Cookie Day with Limited-Edition Cookie Taco Kits

If there were ever a day to turn dessert into a full-blown party, it’s National Cookie Day — and this year, Nestlé Toll House has something truly over the top planned. On December 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET, the beloved baking brand is giving cookie fans one more shot at scoring its most creative treat yet: the Nestlé […]