Munchies Magazine

2026

6 articles

Elegant interior of a new Los Angeles restaurant in fall 2026, showcasing sophisticated decor and happy diners enjoying gourmet meals.
Restaurants

Top Restaurant Openings in Culinary Cities: 2024 and 2026

While Chicago and New York saw a flurry of new restaurant openings two years ago, Los Angeles's most anticipated culinary debuts, including a Southern French-inspired restaurant inside Hotel Lucile an

Julian Vance·September 14, 2026
A trendy bar combining 1980s arcade games and a cafe atmosphere, with patrons enjoying drinks and playing vintage games under neon lights.
Drinks

Nostalgic Bars Blend With Cafe Concepts, Reshaping Nightlife in 2026

In a bustling downtown, a 1980s-themed arcade bar now generates 25% higher average customer spend than its generic counterparts, according to Nightlife Analytics.

Dmytro Kovalenko·September 12, 2026
A stylish bar in 2026 showcasing a variety of colorful and artfully prepared non-alcoholic cocktails, with diverse patrons enjoying the atmosphere.
Drinks

Non-alcoholic beverage trends in 2026 show reduced alcohol consumption is here to stay

The percentage of U.S. adults who report consuming alcohol has fallen to a record low of 54% in 2025, according to Forbes . This means a substantial 46% of U.S. adults already abstain. This signifies

Dmytro Kovalenko·August 21, 2026
A variety of premium kitchen appliances and cookware displayed attractively on a sunlit kitchen counter, showcasing desirable cooking tools.
Kitchen & Gear

Top 11 Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals You Can Get Right Now

During Amazon Prime Day 2026, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker drops to $170, a 22% discount.

Kurt Zimmerman·June 23, 2026
A modern kitchen scene with colorful vegetables being pressed in advanced kitchen gadgets, showcasing the future of healthy cooking.
Travel

Newest Pressing Recipes 2026: Science Unlocks Kitchen Potential

A recent study from the Culinary Institute of America found that simply pressing certain vegetables before cooking can increase their nutrient absorption by up to 30%.

Amara Okoro·June 14, 2026
People enjoying outdoor summer activities like swimming and picnics in warm weather, anticipating the official start of the summer solstice.
Recipes

Summer season officially arrives Sunday, June 21, 2026

In Western North Carolina, temperatures are forecast to reach 89 degrees on May 17, more than a month before the official summer solstice on June 21, 2026, according to The Asheville Citizen Times .

Julian Vance·May 18, 2026