Author name: Anna Arriaga

I Made Iced Lattes With the Founder of The Nitro Bar

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The word viral is overused (I’m guilty), but when it comes to the internet-iconic Rhode Island coffee shop The Nitro Bar, there’s no better way to describe the phenomenon. The Nitro Bar has three locations across the tiny state of Rhode Island, and all…

Everyone’s Freaking Out About This New Matcha Cafe

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As a part of Snack Shop series, Annie Arriaga investigates the latest and greatest viral snack shops in New York City to see if the hype is real, if the snacks are yummy, and if the spot is underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated.

If you’re a mat…

I Recreated the Internets Most Viral Cake

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The Whole Foods Berry Chantilly cake might be the most viral cake on the internet. It’s been a hit since its first release in 2002, had a few big shoutout moments online in 2021 where people raved about the dessert, and, more recently, sparked outrage …

NYC’s Longest Line Is At This Small Coffee Counter

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As a part of Snack Shop series, Annie Arriaga investigates the latest and greatest viral snack shops in New York City to see if the hype is real, if the snacks are yummy, and if the spot is underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated.

New York is kno…

I Tested The Internet’s Most Viral Chip Recipe

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What truly makes a chip? Some might argue it must include potatoes or corn, but this new viral recipe begs to differ. The original recipe video for onion chips was posted by Stella Drivas in February 2025 and has since gained incredible traction on soc…

This Coffee Hack Makes Every Latte Taste Like Dessert

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Ever since I learned how easy it is to make my own coffee syrups at home, I’ve been unstoppable. And I think I’ve just developed my favorite recipe yet. I already knew the flavors of banana and coffee are perfectly complementary. I’ve made it all: bana…

I Tried the World’s First Ice Cream Roulette Shop

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As a part of Snack Shop series, Annie Arriaga investigates the latest and greatest viral snack shops in New York City to see if the hype is real, if the snacks are yummy, and if the spot is underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated.

You know that f…

I Tried Making The Viral Date Caramel “Twix” Bars

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I cannot escape dates. My entire social media feed consists of date recipes both sweet and savory, and I must admit, I have become obsessed. Apart from using date syrup in my coffee nearly every day, I probably consume 2-3 dates on a daily basis becaus…

I Made My Own Marshmallows—But With an Herbal Twist

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It wasn’t too long ago that I got massive heat on the internet for using marshmallow fluff in a fun little beverage. Funny enough, marshmallows, to an extent, are trending again. But this time, it’s homemade marshmallows using marshmallow root and hone…

This 4-Ingredient Dessert Dip Is Everything

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If there’s one thing I was put on the this earth to do, it’s to assure you that shareable dips do not have to be savory. Forget the Buffalo chicken and French onion and think about your favorite dessert—but in dip form. The internet has recently redisc…

The Coffee I Make To Feel Like I’m Home in Miami

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As someone who was born and raised in Miami, coffee is very important to me. Lovingly referred to as cafecito, coffee is essential to everyday life back home. From the mandatory 3 p.m. cafecito break that every workplace abides by, to an evening cafe c…

On Fluffy Coke

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@food52 dirty soda summer?👀 this is our first time making one & trying one…🥤 #f52community #dirtysoda #fluffycoke #coffeerecipe #recipe #drinkrecipe #sweettreet #dietcoke ♬ Time's Up – Moondough

A Fluffy Coke is simple to make. You…

What Your Ice Cream Order Says About You

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It’s a July weekend afternoon. The sun’s strong, the air’s humid. And then, you hear that jingle. The truck pulls up. A wall of ice cream offerings—including popsicles made to look like out-of-date cartoon characters, quintessential items that have thr…