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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Conagra Brands Introduces More Than 50 New Frozen Foods, Elevating Convenience and Flavor for Consumers
Offering includes new single-serve and multi-serve meals and vegetable sides CHICAGO, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, is debuting more than 50 delicious new frozen foods this June, including single-serve and multi-serve meals, vegetable side dishes, and gluten-free and plant-based meals. These foods arrive in stores and e-commerce outlets this month, adding dozens of delicious new choices within the company's portfolio of leading brands. With more than $1 billion in quarterly net sales1, Conagra Brands is a pace setter within the frozen foods industry. "Our culinary team has crafted many recipes that we are proud to bring to the frozen foods category," said Burke Raine, President, Refrigerated & Frozen for Conagra Brands. "As a leader in frozen foods, we recognize that consumers turn to our brands for great taste, convenience and value. We're excited to see the response as they enjoy these delicious new offerings." Delicious Convenience Throughout Single-Serve Meals: Single-serve frozen meals offer convenience at home or away, and Conagra's top brands continue to showcase the talents of innovative chefs and exciting partners. Dolly Parton's: Dolly Parton's Southern-inspired recipes are a proven crowd pleaser. Last year Dolly debuted frozen desserts, and building on that success she's serving up four new single-serve frozen meals inspired by Southern comfort food classics. The quartet includes a Beef Pot Roast, featuring tender beef, hearty thick-cut vegetables and Southern-style gravy; Chicken & Dumplings, covered with a smooth, creamy sauce seasoned with pepper and thyme; Country Fried Steak, served with mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans with smoky bacon; and Shrimp & Grits, tender shrimp with creamy white cheddar grits and juicy cherry tomatoes, topped with a spicy butter sauce. Each meal has a suggested retail price of $4.49. Banquet: Mike's Hot Honey® lovers, prepare to be bowled over! Inspired by top QSR menu offerings, Mike's Hot Honey has teamed up with Banquet® on new MEGA Bowls® Mike's Hot Honey Chicken Mac 'N Cheese. This hot, sweet and savory single-serve meal features white meat chicken patties with a hot honey glaze, and macaroni & cheese. The 13.8 oz. meal delivers 23g of protein with a suggested retail price of $3.49. Other Banquet MEGA debuts include MEGA Bowls Sweet & Sour Chicken; and two new MEGA Meats dishes: Carved Turkey and Spicy Crispy Chicken. Healthy Choice: The sales leader in the $2.1 billion better-for-you single-serve meals category2, Healthy Choice® has six new meals that bring globally inspired recipes to the frozen aisles. Among the offerings are a Café Steamers® Chicken Lo Mein; the Simply Steamers Three Cheese Tortellini; the new Power Bowls® Vodka Chicken Pasta; and a Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes meal served with seasoned corn. Suggested prices ranged from $3.49-$4.99. Marie Callender's: Delivering on a tradition of hearty comfort food meals made with care, Marie Callender's® is introducing four new meals featuring contemporary ingredients and sauces made from scratch. The flavorful Fried Chicken & Mashed Potato Bowl and the Creamy Garlic & Herb Chicken & Rice Bowl are sure to satisfy with rich flavor and all white meat chicken. Savory plated options include the Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauced Chicken and Garlic Butter Steak Bites. Prices range from $3.49-$3.99. P.F. Chang's Home Menu: Mongolian-style Beef is an Asian-inspired restaurant classic, and now this dish joins the P.F. Chang's Home Menu® collection of single-serve meals. Tender beef and succulent vegetables are served over white rice, with a retail price of $4.99. evol: Indian-inspired recipes are the fastest growing segment in single-serve frozen meals with 18% sales growth over the past three years3. evol® enters the space with Butter Chicken – tender chicken breast in a rich, masala-spiced sauce and served over fluffy jasmine rice. This flavorful new option reflects the brand's focus on quality ingredients and satisfying, modern meals. The Suggested retail price is $4.49. Frontera: Frontera® brings bold, authentic Mexican flavors to the frozen aisle with chef-inspired meals that deliver restaurant-quality taste. The newest addition – Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce – features hand-rolled corn tortillas filled with beef, tomatoes, and onions, topped with a red enchilada sauce and cheese. The suggested retail price is $4.99. Hungry-Man: The new Chicken Fried Steak meal is another satisfying dish from Hungry-Man®. This 16 oz. meal, 44% larger than the category average4, delivers 20g of protein, with fried beef patties topped in a creamy gravy and served with mashed potatoes and a rich chocolate fudge brownie. The meal has a suggested retail price of $3.99. Family Size Meals Bursting with Flavor: Several of Conagra's top brands are serving delicious meals for the whole family. As consumers look to enjoy their favorite dishes at home, these easy-to-prepare meals showcase trending recipes and comfort classics. Marie Callender's: The $1.4 billion oven bakes category5 is particularly appealing to the multi-serve audience, with nearly 80% of buyers in households with two or more people6. Building off Marie Callender's strength in single-serve meals, the brand is introducing three new Family Size meals that offer classic comfort food recipes in a larger size. Each is easy to prepare in the oven or microwave, with 36-40 oz. of food that serves 4-5 people for a suggested retail price of $ Alfredo features savory chicken breast pieces and tender penne pasta, covered in an irresistibly creamy, cheesy parmesan alfredo sauce. Cheesy Chicken & Rice is made with savory pieces of chicken breast, rice and broccoli, covered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. Chicken Parmesan includes four breaded white meat chicken patties, placed over a bed of tender penne pasta, and topped with crushed tomato marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bertolli: Italian-style meals are the top-selling cuisine in frozen7, so who better to offer up new recipes than Bertolli®, the #1 brand8 in authentic frozen Italian meals? Driven by a desire for easy-to-prepare home-cooked meals, the multi-serve skillet category has grown to $952 million in annual sales9. Bertolli has two skillet meals that pair high-quality ingredients with delicious sauces. Try the Chicken Pesto & Penne, or the Chicken Penna Alla Vodka. Both recipes are made with white meat chicken, quality ingredients like basil, parmesan cheese, and tomatoes, and no artificial flavors or colors to deliver an authentic Italian-style recipe. Both 22 oz. meals retail for $ Bertolli Meatballs and Marinara Sauce are a delicious addition to any pasta dish or on their own as an appetizer or side. Made with beef and pork and smothered in marinara sauce, these meatballs are nearly 2.5 times the average size of cocktail meatballs, offering value at $8.49 for a 24 oz. pack. P.F. Chang's Home Menu: Authentic Asian cuisine continues to be one of the fastest-growing cuisines in frozen, with P.F. Chang's Home Menu delivering the authentic taste of the Bistro into your home. This year's arrivals include a 22oz. Shrimp Fried Rice skillet meal, with tender shrimp, fluffy jasmine rice, and vibrant vegetables; and a family-size offering of Chicken Dumplings, with approximately 16 dumplings made with all-natural chicken. Both retail for $7.99. Birds Eye Voila!: Birds Eye® Voila!® is bringing another American comfort food favorite to fast skillet prep with Cheesy Buffalo Chicken. Menu pairings of Buffalo sauce and pasta have grown 45% over the last four years10 as America's love of spicy foods continues to surge. Available in 42 oz. or 60 oz. variety, this dish includes chicken paired with pasta, red bell peppers, celery, and green onions in a cheesy, Buffalo-style sauce. The two sizes retail for $8.99 and $11.99 respectively. Blake's: Rooted in a family tradition of farm-to-table, all-natural* cooking, Blake's® is introducing its first multi-serve frozen meals. The new Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole and Classic Beef Pot Roast are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and crafted for homemade taste. Each 25 oz. dish serves 3–4 and retails for $9.99. Chef Boyardee: The beloved Italian-inspired brand debuted in frozen meals last year with skillet prep dishes, and the Chef Boyardee® menu is adding two new creamy chicken and pasta meals. Chicken Carbonara and Chicken Primavera are available in 40 oz. meals, which serve 4-5 and retail for $8.99. Convenient Veggies, Bursting with Flavor: Adding vegetables to your meals should be easy, flavorful and fun. Fresh, new offerings from Birds Eye® and Alexia® pack all the vibrancy of fresh vegetables, in convenient and tasty new recipes. Birds Eye: Butter is the No. 1 at-home sauce addition to frozen veggies, and on restaurant menus vegetables are paired with cheese 40% of the time11. These trends inspired the new line of Birds Eye Ultimate Cheesy & Buttery Vegetables, a collection of four fan-favorite veggies smothered in Birds Eye's most flavorful and indulgent sauces ever. Butter lovers can enjoy Ultimate Butter Sauced Corn and Ultimate Butter Sauced Green Beans, made with two times more butter than Birds Eye's current sauced items. Broccoli Florets and a California Blend of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots gets the Ultimate Cheesy treatment, covered with 50% more cheese than current Birds Eye offerings. Each 11-12 oz. vegetable side comes in a convenient microwaveable tray and retails for $3.49. In plain vegetables, Birds Eye is also pairing globally inspired vegetable medleys with the convenience of microwave Steamfresh® prep to deliver new delicious, vibrant, and versatile blends. Global cuisines can be found in the freezer of nearly 70% of American homes, with Mediterranean and Italian-inspired frozen items driving $2.8 billion in annual sales12. New Steamfresh vegetable medleys include a Mediterranean-style Blend; a Tuscan-style Blend; and a new Antioxidant Blend, with broccoli florets, julienne carrots, and sweet yellow and red bell peppers. A convenient Steamfresh offering of Birds Eye's popular Normandy Blend is also new to the collection. These 10-10.8oz. bags, with a suggested retail price of $2.49, are ready in minutes from the freezer. Alexia: A brand rooted in all natural, chef-inspired veggie sides, Alexia is offering an elegant take on America's most popular frozen vegetable: broccoli13. Alexia Broccoli & Aged Cheddar features broccoli florets covered with a creamy aged white cheddar cheese sauce. A 14 oz. bag retails for $4.49. Gluten-Free and Plant-Based Foods Full of Flavor: As consumers look for foods to satisfy their gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian needs, these top brands are delivering. Udi's: While one in four consumers seek gluten-free meals, finding an offering the whole family can enjoy together is challenging14. Udi's® is debuting the first multi-serve chicken enchilada dish that is certified gluten-free, and made with antibiotic-free chicken. The family-size serving includes six enchiladas with corn tortillas wrapped and filled with white meat chicken and covered with a mild red sauce and cheese. The dish retails for $14.99. Gardein: The Gardein® Ultimate Plant-Based® meat alternative line is expanding with bold new offerings that deliver great taste and versatility across a wide range of meals. New Ultimate Plant-Based Ste'k Tips and Ultimate Plant-Based Spicy Saus'ge Crumbles are flavorful, meaty options perfect for stir fries, tacos, pasta dishes, and more. Each 14–15 oz. pack retails for $8.99. Gardein's new Ultimate Plant-Based Breakfast Saus'ge patties have a new recipe for better taste and texture, featuring a wider patty designed to fit perfectly on breakfast sandwiches. Available in Original and Spicy, each 10-pack retails for $8.99. For a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner option, Gardein's new Ultimate Plant-Based frozen single serve meal –a Fried Chick'n Mac & Cheeze Bowl—delivers bold flavor in minutes. Featuring crispy plant-based chick'n and creamy vegan cheeze sauce, the 9 oz. meal is 100% vegan and packs 15g of plant-based protein. Suggested retail price: $4.99. Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot® frozen single serve meals deliver plant-powered deliciousness with bold, 100% vegan flavor from satisfying ingredients such as veggies and legumes. The latest variety – Portobello Mushroom Ravioli – features tender pasta stuffed with portobello mushrooms, and paired with a hearty medley of kidney beans, tomatoes, lentils, and spinach for a flavor-forward vegan meal. With 13g of plant-based protein and Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients, it's a convenient option that doesn't compromise on taste. The suggested retail price is $4.49. A Sweet Start to the Day: Begin your morning with the country-fresh taste of Odom's Tennessee Pride® sausage. Two new items feature the sweet taste of real maple syrup and 100% pork. Enjoy a 12-pack of Snack Size Maple Sausage Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches, perfect for breakfast or as a snack, priced at $6.99. Also launching is an 18-pack of Ready-to-Cook Maple Sausage Patties, adding delicious flavor to any breakfast plate, priced at $7.49. For more on Conagra's collection of more than 100 brands, visit 1: Conagra Brands FY25 Q3 Earnings Report, 4/3/252-5, 7-10, 12-13: Circana POS MULOC+ L52 WE 9/22/20246: Circana Panel, Total US All Outlets, MSM Category by CAG Sub Category and Pack Count, L52 WE 10/6/202411: Circana/NPD National Eating Trends, Sourced from home/retail, 2 Years Ending June 2023.14: Source: Label Insights L52 WE 7/21/2024*No artificial ingredients; minimally processed Dolly Parton owns all rights to the Dolly™ and DOLLY PARTON™ trademarks, as well as her name, image and likeness, which are used under license by Conagra Brands, Inc.® ©2025 Mike's Hot Honey P.F. CHANG'S and P.F. CHANG'S HOME MENU are registered trademarks owned by P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. and are used with permission Bertolli® is a registered trademark of Mizkan America, Inc., used under license ©2025 Purple Carrot, used with permission About Conagra Brands Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We combine a 100-year history of making quality food with agility and a relentless focus on collaboration and innovation. The company's portfolio is continuously evolving to satisfy consumers' ever-changing food preferences. Conagra's brands include Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, and many more. As a corporate citizen, we aim to do what's right for our business, our employees, our communities, and the world. Headquartered in Chicago, Conagra Brands generated fiscal 2024 net sales of more than $12 billion. For more information, visit For all media inquiries, please contact: Dan SkinnerConagra Brands(312) 549 - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Conagra Brands, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
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The Most Popular Pasta Shapes in Every State — And It's Not All Spaghetti
A new map of America's pasta preferences is stirring the pot—literally. Inspired Taste just dropped a state-by-state breakdown of the most searched pasta shapes across the U.S., and while spaghetti still holds the national title, the local picks get way more interesting. We're talking regional loyalties to rigatoni, cult followings for fettuccine, and one surprising state that gave rotini the majority of its vote. And sorry to elbows—no state gave the mac-and-cheese classic their top spot. Regardless it's fresh pasta or dried, here's what stood out. Idaho: Rotini Rules With 44% of Idahoans choosing rotini, the Gem State showed the strongest loyalty to any pasta shape nationwide. It makes sense: rotini's spiral shape is a red sauce magnet, ideal for hearty meat sauces or creamy ranch pasta salads—two staples in cold-weather comfort food culture. Both states crowned rigatoni as their favorite—a tube-shaped pasta known for its ridged exterior and sturdy structure. It's a natural pick for baked pasta dishes and rich Southern-style casseroles, offering plenty of bite and sauce-holding power. These states might not seem similar on the surface, but all three share a love for fettuccine. Long, flat, and famously paired with Alfredo sauce, fettuccine holds up well to cream- and seafood-based sauces, both of which are popular in coastal cuisines. The Great Elbow Snub Elbow macaroni—despite ranking #4 overall—wasn't the top pick in any single state. A surprise, considering its role in iconic dishes like mac and cheese and pasta salad. It's beloved, but not enough to be anyone's number one. Orzo and Angel Hair: Least Loved Nationwide At the bottom of the barrel? Orzo and angel hair, with 18% of respondents naming them their least favorite pasta types. Orzo's rice-like shape can be confusing to some eaters, and angel hair often gets knocked for turning mushy too fast. National Winner: Spaghetti Still Reigns Despite all the regional quirks, spaghetti held onto its crown as the country's favorite shape, topping the list in 20 states. Its classic status and versatility make it a crowd-pleaser—equally at home in a quick weeknight dinner or a long-simmered Sunday sauce. Pasta is more than just pantry stock—it's identity food. The shape you reach for reflects how you cook, what you crave, and what recipes feel like home. A box of penne might mean baked pasta passed down from grandma. Spaghetti might mean Tuesday night comfort or a go-to cheap dinner. And that state loyalty? It says a lot. New Jersey going hard for penne? Feels on brand. Idaho's love for rotini? Unexpected but kind of charming. These picks reveal little snapshots of how Americans really eat. How to See Your State's Pick Check out the full pasta shape map at Inspired Taste or search your state's breakdown online. Then look at your pantry—are you in the pasta majority or marching to your own noodle beat? Whether you're team spaghetti or flying the rigatoni flag, there's no wrong answer—just more excuses to boil some water.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK LAUNCHES NEW MAUI MAMA FLAVOR JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER
Limited-Time Offering Delivers a Taste of the Tropics with Pineapple, Bacon, and Jalapeño-Infused Chicken Salad ATLANTA, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is debuting its newest summer flavor, Maui Mama. Available now through the end of July, guests can enjoy the taste of the tropics with this punchy blend of sweet pineapple, savory bacon, and a kick of jalapeño. Maui Mama is inspired by the tropical flavors of the Hawaiian Islands, offering a fresh, summery take on the brand's classic Southern-style chicken salad. Made with tender shredded chicken, sweet and tangy pineapple chunks, crispy bacon and pickled jalapeño, Maui Mama delivers a full-bodied, savory taste of the summer tropics in every bite. "Our seasonal LTOs are always popular with our guests, so this year we wanted to introduce a summer flavor inspired by beach vacations, offering a perfect taste of that tropical heat and the bold, sweetness of the season," said Tom Carr, Chief Marketing Officer of Chicken Salad Chick. "In just a few days since its launch, Maui Mama has quickly become one of our most requested flavors among our guests. Maui Mama is our version of "aloha-spitality", and we're thrilled our guests are loving it." Whether you're craving a tropical escape or simply looking to shake up your usual order, Maui Mama offers a unique flavor experience that is sure to be as bright and refreshing as the season itself. Available through the end of July, Maui Mama can be enjoyed as a scoop, sandwich, melt, or to-go in freshly packaged shareable Quick Chicks. For an extra sweet treat, pair Maui Mama with Chicken Salad Chick's newest Red Velvet Cake. The summer fun doesn't stop there. Chicken Salad Chick fans can also enjoy exclusive rewards and special offers throughout the season. Rewards members will earn double points on all daily purchases made on select Double Points Days: June 11, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 8, November 20, and December 10. To start earning, guests can enroll in the Chicken Salad Chick rewards program by downloading the app and signing up. Rewards members will receive a free Chick Meal on their birthday and can redeem their points for free food and special discounts year-round. For more information, visit Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest news and trends. About Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 300 restaurants in 21 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual's Top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2025, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises list from 2019-2024. See for additional information. Contact:Jennifer GordilloFish 919954-893-9150jgordillo@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Chicken Salad Chick
New York Post
07-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Beloved UWS eatery Jacob's Pickles shuttered for roaches, rats, sewage
Upper West Side eatery Jacob's Pickles was abruptly shuttered this week following a slew of icky code violations. The Department of Health temporarily closed the Southern-style dining hotspot after the place showed evidence of rats and roaches. The restaurant was also cited for having an 'improper, inadequate, or unapproved' sewage disposal system. An inspection report revealed that the venue, located at 509 Amsterdam Ave. between 84th and 85th Streets, also allegedly failed to properly protect 'food, supplies, or equipment' from possible contamination sources. The shutdown took effect Wednesday with a statement from the restaurant claiming they'll be back open come Monday. 3 The Jacob's Pickles website said the restaurant was closed for renovations. Photo: Eilon Paz 'While unexpected, we're genuinely grateful this issue was brought to our attention,' the statement read. 'With the guidance of the health department, we uncovered underlying structural issues that contributed to unforeseen facility maintenance challenges. 'The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority, and we will not reopen until every concern is resolved in full compliance with NYC Health Code standards,' the statement concluded. 3 Health inspectors shut the restaurant down Wednesday. JHVEPhoto – 3 Inspectors found evidence of rats living in the restaurant. Katsiaryna – The restaurant's website stated that Jacob's Pickles was closed for renovations and 'will open in a few days.' Jacob's Pickles has had a C rating with the Department of Health since December. Owner Jacob Hadjigeorgis said in May 2024 he would move the American restaurant to a new location at 688 Columbus Ave., between 93rd and 94th Streets, after which he planned to open a new bar, Velvet Cowboy, inside the space Jacob's Pickles had occupied. It's unclear if Hadjigeorgis' plans have changed.
Eater
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Fine Dining Chef Josh Skenes Opens a Spicy Fried Chicken Restaurant in Arts District
One of the world's most acclaimed chefs is getting into the fried chicken business. Joshua Skenes, the founding chef of Saison and Angler in San Francisco (and part of Angler LA at opening), is opening a fast-casual restaurant on June 6 called Happies Hand Made in the Arts District in the space adjacent to Tatsu Ramen. Skenes, who opened Leopardo in mid-2024 and temporarily closed it in early 2025 to work on Happies, is serving thick, spicy, Sichuan-inflected fried chicken tenders with fruit and tea drinks; heavily seasoned beef tallow fries; soft serve topped with passionfruit and strawberry; and frozen cocktails. The tenders will be served atop crispy waffles, milk bread slices, or a pile of dressed salad greens. The surprise debut comes after months of speculation about the fate of Leopardo, Skenes' Italian American pizza and seafood restaurant that opened in 2024 along La Brea Avenue. Leopardo had garnered some local and national recognition for its pizza and was included in the California Michelin Guide. The restaurant quietly closed in early 2025 and has yet to set a reopening date, but promises a renovated interior design. Prior to Leopardo, Skenes founded Saison, which reached three Michelin stars (it's currently at two after his departure), and Angler, which still has a single Michelin star. Angler in Los Angeles operated at the Beverly Center from 2019 to 2023. His only previous foray into casual dining was with Fat Noodle, a venture with Umami Burger founder Adam Fleischman that never fully opened. In the meantime, Skenes' Happies Hand Made restaurant opens its doors today at noon with limited hours of operation from Friday to Sunday. The fried chicken tenders are possibly the biggest in the city, encrusted with a crispy Southern-style exterior and dressed with a mildly spicy Sichuan-style chile sauce. A gentle smokiness comes through with each bite, which distinguishes these tenders from other versions around town. Craggly fries are coated in black pepper and heavy seasoning, resembling Chinese and Korean snacks, and they're fried in beef tallow for good measure. Skenes has always excelled in soft serve ice cream, with compelling renditions at Angler and Leopardo. Here, soft serve swirls are topped with strawberry sauce, passionfruit, or whole honeycomb. Prices are fairly reasonable, with fried tender combos at $26 for two tenders, a choice of crispy 'liquid' waffle, milk bread, or salad, and a housemade soda. Fries are $5, and soft serve is $8. To round out the menu, Skenes has a huge array of beverages, like fruit sodas; lemon mint, honey oolong, and hojicha tea, cold brew coffee with a whole doughnut on top; boozy slushies flavored with coconut or kyoho grape; and a few other fruity cocktails. The wood-lined space conjures a retro diner, with a slatted divider barely separating the rest of the high-ceiling industrial space from the next-door Tatsu Ramen. Still, a few wall counter stools and plush booth seating make for decent on-premise dining. The restaurant is currently dine-in only, with take-out and delivery forthcoming. Happies Hand Made is open Friday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is located at 427 S. Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013. Sign up for our newsletter.
