News Oprah's Latest Obsession Belongs in the Food Court Hall of Fame By Isabel Jones Isabel Jones Instagram Twitter Isabel is an Oregon-born and Brooklyn-based writer and editor with a special interest in pop culture and pretty much any product that has ever been featured on Shark Tank. Prior to working at InStyle, Isabel attended New York University and held internships at various magazines, including Cosmopolitan, NYLON, and Us Weekly. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on October 2, 2017 Pin Share Tweet Email Oprah Winfrey wears many hats, but perhaps her most defined role is that of influencer. I mean, the woman releases an annual list of her “favorite things” and they magically appear in our Amazon carts within the hour. She's introduced many a vital product into our lives, but our lifelong role model just made our day with perhaps one of her most relatable favorite things yet. According to The Cut, Oprah’s pal Ava DuVernay recently introduced her to a beloved mall staple: THE PRETZEL DOG. Apparently, there was an Auntie Anne’s on or near the Wrinkle in Time set and DuVernay advised her to try the pretzel-wrapped food court delicacy, which her talk show host majesty now “loves.” Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling probably ate them on set too, right? We will choose to believe that yes, yes they did. That’s right, ladies and gents, indulge in your next pretzel dog guilt-free. As a general rule-of-thumb, if Oprah does it, you probably should too—especially if it involves a mash-up as delightful as pretzels and hot dogs. We’re coming for you, Auntie Anne’s. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit