Brian Udall

Cincinnati

Writer and Editor at Tasting Table

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Articles

The 3 New Food Colors Just Approved By The FDA All Come Natural

5 days ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

A major tenet of Donald Trump's 2024 campaign was the Make America Healthy Again movement led first and foremost by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who would go on to become the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). A major priority for Kennedy was to clean up the country's food supply. That effort was moved forward last month when the FDA announced the total ban on several popular food dyes, including Red Dye No. 3 and Red Dye No. 40.
Here's What Taco Bell's Steak Is Actually Made Of

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

If you're anything like me, the less you think about what goes into your fast food order the happier you'll be. But sticking your head in the sand isn't exactly the best advice, even if thinking about fast food being 'healthy' is itself a bit of a dead end. If you find yourself at the Taco Bell drive-thru grabbing a bite to eat, you may be tempted to order something with steak, but is Taco Bell's steak made of beef and beef alone? Nope, not even close.
Why Sour Cream Might Be A Red Flag In A Mexican Restaurant

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

There's a certain feature of modern American dining that's been going on for years, if not decades. Namely, that establishments will go to great lengths to convince their customers they're the greatest thing in town by focusing most of their time and energy on crafting the best ambiance or making sure you spend more at restaurants by having the perfect playlist –- all before they think of the food itself. If you enjoy the bells and whistles, so be it.
Why Sour Cream Might Be A Red Flag In A Mexican Restaurant

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brian Udall

There's a certain feature of modern American dining that's been going on for years, if not decades. Namely, that establishments will go to great lengths to convince their customers they're the greatest thing in town by focusing most of their time and energy on crafting the best ambiance or making sure you spend more at restaurants by having the perfect playlist –- all before they think of the food itself. If you enjoy the bells and whistles, so be it.
Is Chinese Takeout Fast Food Or Something Else?

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

Chinese takeout is a great choice for dinner in a pinch. It's affordable, it's quick, and it's widely available. If we were to take those three adjectives and make people guess what kind of restaurant we were talking about, many of us would probably say fast food. And we'd be forgiven for doing so, since fast food is, in fact, all of those things. So, wait: Does that mean Chinese takeout is fast food? Not really. For being such a massive culinary genre, fast food as a category can be a bit slippery.
Is It Ever Worth Using A Himalayan Salt Block On The Grill?

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

There are all kinds of tools and gadgets companies are trying to convince us we need as part of our grill kit, but not all of them are worth the time or money. One grilling trend that rose to prominence in the 2010s was the Himalayan salt block. To find out if it's worth the trouble, we reached out to Scott Groth, chef and founder of I'd Rather Be a Chef.
How To Freeze Bologna The Right Way (Yes, There Is A Right Way) - The Takeout

2 weeks ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

Deli meat is a great option for those of us who need a quick bit of nutritious energy on the go, but even with all the preservatives it seems like the meat doesn't last all that long. If you're sitting on a bit of bologna you know you won't finish before it spoils, freezing it starts to sound like a reasonable option. Because of its low water content, bologna is actually a pretty good fit for freezing. In the refrigerator, unopened bologna will typically stay fresh for two weeks.
That Kewpie Mayo At Costco Isn't Exactly What You Think It Is

2 weeks ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

It's no secret that we here at The Takeout have been a big fan of Kewpie mayo for years now, which is why we've taken a keen interest in its meteoric rise in popularity throughout the 2020s. A couple years back, Costco made the smart business move of bringing Kewpie mayo into its stores as a permanent fixture. That's great and all, but recently the internet has begun to notice some discrepancies.
The Fast Food Chain With The Slowest Drive-Thru Also Has The Best Customer Service

2 weeks ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

When it comes to fast food, speed is the name of the game. After all, the entire genre of restaurants is literally named for how little time you can expect to wait before your food is finished. And yet, the fast food chain with the slowest drive-thru also has the best-rated customer service. You may have guessed by now, but we're talking about Chick-fil-A.
The Major Mayonnaise Recall That Landed Consumers In The ICU - The Takeout

2 weeks ago | thetakeout.com | Brian Udall

In May 2024, dozens of Saudi Arabian citizens were falling ill, many of whom were hospitalized. Health authorities quickly homed in on the source of the illness, a single location of the popular local burger chain Hamburgini, where it was discovered that the mayonnaise had been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria, the bacteria responsible for botulism. A full 75 people were hospitalized in the city of Riyadh, with one unfortunate victim actually dying from the incident.