Let’s get one thing out of the way: There is nothing really wrong with Starbucks coffee. They brought good beans to the masses. But if you care — truly care — about brewing a great cup of coffee, there are…
Football season is in full swing, and fans all over the country are planning their Saturdays and Sundays (not to mention some Thursday, Friday, and Monday nights) around the big game. And for many, a big part of that preparation…
South of the U.S. and Mexico lies a wealth of delicious cuisine, from the arepas of Colombia and Venezuela to the expertly cooked steaks of Argentina. Exciting flavors also come when these culinary traditions are fused together, combining flavors whose…
Leaf-peeping season is just around the corner, a time that inspires nature lovers to hit the road in search of the season’s vibrant displays of color in picturesque and bucolic settings. While driving along famed foliage routes is one way…
A good drink doesn’t come cheap most places. Except during happy hour, when two-for-one specials and savings on wine, beer, cocktails, and food make it easy to buy a round for your friends or even pick up the tab if…
You don’t have to break the bank on the most important meal of the day. That’s especially true in Canada, a nation with an evolving food scene bolstered by countless unique and affordable breakfast spots, both new and old. With…
Imagine life with three or more kids, all involved in extracurricular activities well into the evening — and maybe one spouse travels. It’s unlikely there’s much time for meal prep…
Breakfast without Fido? It’s unthinkable to some pet parents to have any meal without their furry one. Fear not, there are plenty of restaurants that not only tolerate pets but…
Taking in a great view can be expensive — particularly in major cities where riding an elevator to the top of a skyscraper is a tourist attraction on its own. But there…
Ice cream is often delicious for its simplicity, but sometimes we all want to go a bit beyond classic vanilla. As foodie culture has proliferated around the nation, so too…
The art of dining al fresco on the fly is easily mastered by knowing where to get a gourmet basket to-go. Outdoor picnicking prepared for you and your guests oftentimes…
There’s nothing like watching our favorite athlete accomplish near-superhuman feats to inspire us to be our best selves. While there’s nothing wrong with a little push toward healthier living, it’s…
America’s birthday, Independence Day, July Fourth. Whatever you call it, this is a day for fun, fireworks, and low-key cookouts based on recipes — from appetizers through the night’s final…
You already know Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi for cheap groceries, but did you know that all three also offer deals on wines that you won’t find anywhere else? We’re…
Sometimes it seems like chocolate-lovers have all the fun, delighting in menus that are heavy on the cocoa and light on, well, everything else. But it doesn’t have to be…
For a certain segment of the population, there’s chocolate, and then there’s everything else. Fortunately, there are plenty of amazing restaurants, chocolate shops, and bakeries across the country that are…
Puerto Rican cuisine often gets lumped into the general “Latin food” or “Spanish food” categories, but it has its own rich culture to explore. African roots (all the mashed plantains),…
Ice cream shops and soda fountains across the U.S. are concocting decadent sundaes of all kinds. Some are humongous and meant to feed a dozen people or more, and come…