Amber Lake

Experience:

Amber Lake has a degree in journalism from UNF in Jacksonville, Florida. She has covered food and grocery news for Mashable and has been a trending restaurant reporter for fellow North Florida foodies. Her work has been featured in The Florida Times-Union, Folio Weekly, and Void Magazine. When she isn’t scouring the internet for the latest food and health trends, she is traveling via her DIY skoolie conversion and blogging about regional cuisines and budgeting tips.

Articles by Amber Lake

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7 Overpriced Fast-Food Chains

The food quality at these chains doesn't match the steep price tag.

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5 Sandwich Chains Customers Are Abandoning

These subs are not looking so hot anymore.

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6 Restaurant Chains That Almost Made It Big

At their peaks, these brands were pegged as the next big thing.

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7 Restaurant Chains That Have Disappeared In 2022

These brands have reached their expiration dates.

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Taco Bell Just Revealed a New Pizza-Like Item

Judging by the new release, the Mexican Pizza is just the beginning.

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Trader Joe's Is Releasing Its Fall Items Soon—Here's How You Can Get Paid $1,000 To Try Them

Sound too good to be true?

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This Massive Drink Recall Was Just Expanded

Two of the drinks were sold at Costco.

Wendy's

Wendy's Is Getting a New Look

The Global Next Gen design is debuting in Ohio.

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A Tomato Shortage Could Make Pizza and Salsa More Expensive

It's all of America's favorite foods.

America’s Largest Grocery Chain Is Making This Major Change To Its Checkout Lanes

Kroger Is Making This Major Change To Its Checkout Lanes

It solves a common problem for shoppers.

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Subway Plans to Roll Out This Significant Kitchen Upgrade

Slicing its own meat is the next step in "fresh."

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Chick-fil-A is Launching This Major Breakfast Item

It's the first on the menu in over five years.

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Dunkin' Is Debuting Its First Snack

And it's just in time for fall.

juice aisle of grocery store

Walmart Sold This Potentially Dangerous Kid's Drink

Over 250,000 drinks were affected.

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McDonald’s Is Bringing Back This Highly Anticipated Collaboration

Last year's hiatus left many empty-handed.

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Coca-Cola's Soda Launched But The Flavor is A Mystery

It's "surrealism" in a bottle.

Frozen pizza aisle

This Frozen Pizza Is Being Recalled

It's a topping you're not going to want to eat.

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Trader Joe's Abruptly Closes Super Popular Store

Goodbye, cheap wine!

Costco Bakery Has Just Brought Back This Beloved Fall Item

Costco Bakery Has Brought Back This Fall Treat

The seasonal muffins are back!

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McDonald’s Bringing Back This Breakfast Item

Some locations have been spotted serving the morning classic.

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These Kroger Locations Will Soon Offer Gambling

Eggs, cheese, and placing a bet?

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Salad Chain To Lay Off 5% of Workforce

Summertime isn't what it used to be for this salad chain.

McDonald’s Will Be Offering Major Savings On These Items Next Week

McDonald's Will Be Offering Major Savings Next Week

It's four days of great deals you won't want to miss.

krystal burger

Krystal Is Going Seatless To Jumpstart Growth

The chain's restaurants are getting smaller.

Sprouts Farmers Market

This Specialty Grocer Is Making a Comeback

The chain is "cautiously optimistic."

Checkers/Rally’s fries voted best in america

4 Chains With the Most Craveable Menu Items

Best burgers, fries, and more!

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Burger King Not Bringing Back This Cheap Burger

This value deal is a thing of the past.

These Two Grocery Stores Are Seeing Sales Rise Right Now

These Grocery Stores Are Seeing Sales Rise

And they have this one thing in common shoppers are flocking to.

This Popular Southern Restaurant Chain Faces Major Backlash Over a Polarizing Menu Item

Cracker Barrel Faces Backlash Over Menu Item

The item was intended to appeal to a younger audience.

These Restaurant Chains Are About to Open 900 New Locations as Parent Company Plans Major Growth

These Restaurant Chains Are About to Open 900 New Locations

A portfolio of 17 brands has restaurants in the pipeline.

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