A Flaming Cake, Food Preference in the Womb, and Tasting the New Choco Taco

A Flaming Cake, Food Preference in the Womb, and Tasting the New Choco Taco

From Food News by The Ringer

May 22, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

Juliet and Jacoby discuss food news, including restaurant closures and taste tests.

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the closing of the oldest continuously operating Red Lobster, wonder how a Philly bagel show has had two explosions this year, and dive into the science of whether grapefruit prolongs a caffeine buzz. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Taco Bell and Salt & Straw’s Choco Taco successor, the Tacolate. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a Listener Food News call.Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 850-783-9136 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.Be sure to check us out on YouTube and TikTok for exclusive clips, new Taste Tests, and more!Hosts: Juliet Litman and David JacobyProducer: Mike WargonMusical Elements: Devon RenaldoShop for Activia near you at www.activia.us.comFind your season at ExperienceGR.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Juliet Litman, David Jacoby

Topics covered

  • food news
  • restaurant closures
  • food science
  • taste tests
  • listener interaction

Keywords

  • Red Lobster
  • Choco Taco
  • Tacolate
  • Taco Bell
  • food science
  • listener food news

Sponsors

Activia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Lobster, Philly bagel show, Taco Bell, Salt & Straw, ExperienceGR

Products: Choco Taco, Tacolate

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