School Lunches; W(h)ining; Meeting at The White House; Refreshing the King; Adulting
Pizza & Fries?— if you’re a NYC public school student contemplating lunch, it depends on the day. As part of NYC Mayor Eric Adam’s effort to serve healthier meals in schools, breakfast and lunches on Mondays will be vegetarian; Fridays will be vegan (with vegetarian options). New York City has the largest public school system in the nation… Vintage Labels— Every wonder what exactly was in that bottle of wine you (and your friends) just killed? …Ok, well some people might actually want to know, and that’s why the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau announced potential rule-making on wine labeling, specifically regarding: ingredients, major allergens, and alcohol nutritional content. You probably don’t want to know how many calories were in that glass… Ending Hunger in America— President Nixon was the first to host a conference on hunger in the White House. The year was 1969. Joe Biden just held the first White House Conference on Hunger in fifty years. Understandably, there was a lot to address. This Still Happens?— Burger King is about to have a new slogan. It’s a modern spin on the old slogan. Millions of dollars will be spent in this “brand refresh.” …This quote about the work and its intent from BK’s creative agency CEO: “We’re giving them permission to feel like winners, with Burger King as a small reward that makes their day a bit better.” Meanwhile, at McDonald’s— A lot of people are wondering, What ‘s the Cactus Plant Flea Market? (Bravo, btw). Everyone else is ordering adult happy meals.