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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 Portland spots included in Yelp Elite's roundup of the nation's best fried chicken
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Three Portland fried chicken spots have been praised by some of the restaurant industry's most active reviewers. Earlier this month, Yelp uncovered its Elite squad's served throughout the U.S. and Canada. are active users of the business-reviewing platform, and are considered to be their 'community's top writers, photographers, and local experts.' 'There are seasons in life': KOIN 6 anchor Jeff Gianola to step away Out of the 50 restaurants recognized in the new roundup, Eastside location was the highest-ranking Portland business at No. 9. 'Screen Door is a local favorite celebrated for its mouthwatering Southern comfort food and lively, welcoming atmosphere,' Yelp said of the restaurant with 8904 reviews and an average 4.5-star rating. 'Known for signature dishes like crispy fried chicken, decadent brunch plates, and classic sides, Screen Door draws locals and visitors eager for a true taste of the South.' Over on 3808 N Williams Ave., was ranked at No. 16. The Thai barbecue spot was a finalist for the James Beard Award's Best New Restaurant in 2020, and has since earned a Yelp rating of 4.5 stars from nearly 1500 diners. Eem's sweet and sour fried chicken is among its most popular menu items. Portland's was deemed as the region's 31st-best fried chicken spot. Although the small local chain has two locations, its Southeast Powell Boulevard food cart was recognized for its 'seriously crave-worthy fried chicken sandwiches, hand-cut fries, and comforting sides.' Jojo also has an average 4.5-star rating, and 374 reviews and counting. Adults-only pinball space and social club is Vancouver's latest addition In Washington, Seattle's Aroy Mak Thai Food and Filipino-inspired The Chicken Supply were placed at No. 14 and No. 44, respectively. But Elite users ranked Howlin' Ray's in Los Angeles as the best fried chicken spot overall. Monell's Dining & Catering in Nashville, Tenn., Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering in Waipahu, Hawaii, Ekiben in Baltimore and Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room in Savannah, Ga. rounded out the top five. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
I've Eaten More Than 50 Frozen Dinners So Far This Year — These Are the 3 I'll Stock in My Freezer Forever
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Thanks to major improvements in flash-freezing technology, better sourcing, and a surge of innovative brands, the freezer aisle has become one of the most exciting (and overwhelming) sections in the grocery store. There are hundreds of meals touting plant-based ingredients, globally-inspired recipes, and famous chefs. It can be hard to tell what's worth stocking up on just by looking at the frosty packaging. I've made it my mission this year to try as many frozen meals as I could get my hands on — more than 50 and counting. There were frozen burritos, sandwiches, pasta, and plenty of frozen pizzas. These are the three that really stood out to me and have (and will continue to be) on my grocery list. 1. Saffron Road Chicken Tikka Masala There's a wealth of frozen Indian food options in grocery stores today (Trader Joe's has a dozen in its freezer case). I've tried a handful of tikka masala, and while a lot of them fell short (too much cream or not enough spices), Saffron Road's Chicken Tikka Masala is absolutely delicious. It's got a bit of warmth from the medley of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. The chicken is really tender, and you really won't believe that it came straight from the freezer, while the rice is plentiful and fluffy. Saffron Road makes a few other really good frozen meals, too. Try the Saffron Road Chicken Biryani with Basmati Rice; our resident registered dietitian raves about it. Buy: Saffron Road Chicken Tikka Masala, $5.99 for 10 ounces at Amazon 2. Dr. Praeger's Pizza Stars I'm getting a little abstract on what is considered a meal. These Dr. Praeger's Pizza Stars are what happens when you cross a pizza pocket with veggie-shaped nuggets, and I am here for them. They are gluten-free (the exterior is made with a cauliflower base) and feature a cheesy, marinara sauce-rich filling with a few hidden (as in you can't taste them) vegetables, like zucchini and cauliflower. I'd say the entire box is a meal in itself, but it also goes great with a side salad. I heat them in the air fryer to get a bit crispy while the center stays gooey. It's one of Dr. Praeger's greatest creations to date, just behind those frozen veggie burgers. Buy: Dr. Praeger's Pizza Stars, $5.99 for 9 ounces at Target 3. Mìla Caramelized Scallion Noodles Most frozen foods are meant to be baked or microwaved, but Mìla has helped redefine convenience by offering a variety of frozen dumplings and noodles that are steamed or boiled. These Caramelized Scallion Noodles require a quick stint on the stovetop before being tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Trust me — these noodles taste better than takeout and cost less than half as much. Plus, they're readily available at retailers nationwide, like Target, Whole Foods, and more, in addition to Mìla's website. Buy: Mìla Caramelized Scallion Noodles, $5.99 for 9 ounces at TargetWhat frozen dinner do you always have in your freezer? Tell us about it in the comments below. The Weekly Checkout Sign up for The Weekly Checkout to get the most up-to-date grocery news, tips, and highlights. Subscribe to The Kitchn! Further Reading We Used Our New 'Room Plan' Tool to Give This Living Room 3 Distinct Styles — See How, Then Try It Yourself The Design Changemakers to Know in 2025 Create Your Own 3D Room Plan with Our New Tool Sign up for The Kitchn's Daily newsletter to receive our best recipes, posts, and shopping tips in your inbox.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Man tests £16 Harrods chicken Kiev to see how it compares to the £6 M&S variety - with very surprising results
A food fanatic has revealed that he prefers M&S 's £6.75 chicken Kiev over the £16 version from Harrods. Carmie Sellitto tested both varieties the Ukrainian staple but felt that the high street chain's version was a tastier meal - despite being less than half the price. The British TikToker, who goes by the name @touchdalight online, said 'in some chicken Kievs you get a lot of overpowered flavours but this is just perfect' when reviewing M&S's version. He added that 'the garlic butter in this is actually incredible, the flavour is brilliant and even the coating of the chicken is perfect'. But the luxury department store's imitation left much to be desired, despite costing considerably more. 'This is three times more expensive [sic] than the M&S one so it better taste three times better,' he commented as he unpacked the meal. When he first cuts into the chicken, Mr Selitto exclaims 'what! Look at the garlic butter in there' and showed the food to the camera. Whereas M&S's version had garlic butter 'bursting out' when it was sliced, the Harrods sauce held its shape more and did not trickle out in the same way. Mr Selitto, who often makes videos comparing food, said it 'kind of looks like pea sauce' but noted that 'it's pretty loaded with chicken to be fair, you can't go wrong with that'. However, the fault the critic had issue most with was its allegedly strong lemon flavours. He said: 'The sauce is really good to be fair, I really like that, but I'm getting mad hints of lemon which I don't like too much. 'The sauce is also a lot thicker than the M&S one, I'm assuming they've got completely different ingredients because they taste very different. 'The sauce is very overpowering in this.' He added: 'I do prefer the breadcrumbs on the M&S one, it just feels more crunchy and this one is more soggy.' The influencer then concluded: 'I would rate the M&S one a nine out of 10 and the Harrods one a 8.5 out of 10.' He explained this was due to the pricing but remained unconvinced if he would choose the Harrods variety if it cost the same. 'I think its mainly because of the pricing but if they were the same price maybe I'd buy Harrods but then again I'm not sure,' he said. On its website, Harrods advertises its Chicken Kiev at £16 (despite Mr Sellitto saying he bought his for £14) and served two people. The M&S variety said that it served one person. Chicken Kievs caused a huge debate in 2023 over its pronunciation - in a one-off Christmas special, William Sitwell delivered a homemade version on Celebrity Masterchef, but the dish was repeatedly pronounced as 'Chicken Kyiv.' The pronunciation, which has been re-adopted by Ukranians following the country's invasion by Russia in February 2022, caught many viewers off-guard. One posted: 'WTH... have I been saying it wrong all thes years???,' and another shared: '#masterchef we all been calling it wrong should be chick keev not chicken kieyev.' The pronounciation, which has been re-adopted by Ukranians following the country's invasion by Russia in February 2022, caught many viewers off-guard A third posted: 'So, are there any other obviously uncultured souls out there, who still pronounce it chicken kiev, rather than chicken keeev?' 'I've just learned I've been pronouncing chicken Kiev wrong,' one added. 'Kiev' was the standardised spelling for the city under Soviet rule, but recent Russian aggression has seen more Western institutions heed calls to abandon it in favour of the Ukrainian alternative. And after the invasion began in 2022, many shoppers called for supermarkets to rename the dish as chicken kviv.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I tried 3 fast-food chains in Canada that you can't get in the US. Here's how they ranked from worst to best.
I'm an American who sampled three Canadian fast-food chains in Vancouver, British Columbia. Pizza Pizza, Mary Brown's Chicken, and Triple O's are Canada-based chains that don't serve the US. I ranked my meals at each establishment from worst to best. As an American, fast food is a guilty pleasure of mine. Some nights, nothing beats scarfing down a cheeseburger combo meal I paid less than $20 for. So, when I traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first time in May, I sampled three Canadian fast-food chains that don't operate in the US. Here's how I'd rank them from worst to best. I ordered a plain slice and a soda for $5. I live in New York City, so I wasn't expecting to be blown away by a slice from a fast-food chain. The mozzarella on the slice, sourced from Canadian farmers, tasted fresh. However, the sauce was a bit too sweet for me, the crust was thicker and chewier than I like, and I thought it lacked crispiness and flavor. I ate about 75% of this slice before tossing the rest on my way out. Although it was a good deal, I wouldn't eat at Pizza Pizza again. I had a better meal at Mary Brown's Chicken. Mary Brown's Chicken was established in 1969 and has more than 270 locations in Canada, according to the company's website. I had lunch at the fried chicken chain's East Vancouver location and spotted 50-pound sacks of locally sourced potatoes, which are hand-cut and fried in-store. Some customers stopped in to pick up orders, while others ordered at the counter and dined in, like I did. I got a three-piece chicken meal for about $14. My meal included three pieces of bone-in chicken breaded with an over-50-year-old recipe, a side of "taters" (potato wedges), and a small coleslaw. The chicken was everything I hoped it would be — moist and flavorful with a crispy outer shell. I liked the seasoning on the taters, but they tasted a bit dry to me. I'm not a fan of coleslaw, so I skipped it. Although the sides didn't satisfy me, the chicken was so good that I would definitely return. So Mary Brown's Chicken takes the middle slot in my ranking. Triple O's not only tops this list — it may be my favorite fast-food chain of all time. Owned by White Spot Hospitality, Triple O's opened in Vancouver in 1997, according to the company's website. Today, the fast-food chain — which serves burgers, breakfast, sandwiches, and shakes — has 70 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. I had an early lunch at the Triple O's in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood, where many customers shuffled in and out throughout my visit. I ordered a cheeseburger meal for $16. My meal included a cheeseburger with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and a secret sauce. It also came with a long pickle slice that I stuffed inside the sandwich, fries with a side of gravy, and a soda. The burger was juicy and flavorful, complemented by the tangy sauce, crispy lettuce, and fresh-tasting tomatoes. Unlike many fast-food burgers, the bread didn't feel like an afterthought. The thick bun was chewy inside, and the toasted exterior protected it from sogginess. I thought the fries, made from locally sourced potatoes, were the best in the fast-food game. They were thick and soft inside with a crispy outer layer, and the gravy made them taste like Thanksgiving dinner. I savored every bit of this meal. By the end, I was fairly certain it was the best fast-food meal I'd ever had. I'll return to Triple O's whenever I visit the Canadian provinces it serves. Read the original article on Business Insider
Telegraph
07-07-2025
- General
- Telegraph
I tasted 50 supermarket sausages to find the best: Here are the winners and losers
Bangers and mash, toad in the hole, sausage sandwich. The good old British banger can be relied on to provide a meal that's both cracking value and downright delicious. No wonder there are dozens of different kinds on sale: I tasted a full 50 for this taste test. Broadly, they fall into four categories. Firstly, bags of frozen sausages, which tend to be at the cheap end with prices starting at 18p/100g for Tesco Butcher's Choice, although most cost around 40p/100g. In general I found these to be pretty dreadful, which is sad: there's no reason frozen food should be poor quality. Then there are the bargain-basement versions in the chiller cabinet, the likes of Asda Just Essentials, in a simple cellophane wrap, at 37p/100g. Next step up are the standard sausages, also in a bag but with a slightly more upmarket look, perhaps printed to look like butcher's paper. Most expensive of all the supermarket bangers are the top-rung own-label brands which come in a plastic tray covered in plastic film and sheathed in a cardboard sleeve. Prices vary from 62p/100g for Lidl Deluxe pork sausages to 79p/100g for Waitrose No1. And there are also some 'super premium' products, such as Tesco Finest Signature pork sausages, which come in at 91p/100g compared to 75p/100g for Tesco Finest – likely to compete with the super-luxe 'farm' sausages, such as Farmison's delectable Nidderdale half-dozen. Here's my verdict on 50 high-street specimens, judged on taste and texture as well as other factors (more of which below). Zero -star sausages
