Does the word “cafeteria” make you think of lunch ladies, sloppy joes, and stinky kids? Think again. Cafeteria-style restaurants remain an under-the-radar staple for many diners, especially in the South. The common themes: often family owned, been around for decades,…
It’s a good bet that no one would guess that the sublime Sugar Cream Pie traces its roots back to the Depression era. The favorite of many a family is one of countless recipes from that period, a collection often…
The 1990s was a very bizarre decade, with fads and trends sprouting up and dying faster than anybody could keep track. Often themed with wild colors and wacky fonts, the most popular foods of the ‘90s tended to reflect the…
We understand that restaurants have an overhead to consider when setting their prices. It’s not free to run a restaurant, after all. We can also wrap our brains around the idea that to offer a lower price point for menu…
The history of the soda fountain is fascinating. Originally, they were most often found in drug stores because it was pharmacists who used their chemistry knowledge to mix carbonated beverages, even inventing Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper. They were favorite hangouts…
Taco Bell is famous for changing its menu, featuring some items only for a short period as part of its marketing strategy. The approach generates a ton of buzz and excitement for some Taco Bell menu items from superfans but…
For families everywhere, Sunday is the day of rest and relaxation before beginning a new week. Whether your Sunday dinner is your way of capping off the weekend with a…
Kickball was a competition, sure. So were the actual academics of school, in some ways. But the one true competition? The one you always wanted to win, every single day? …
Last year, Taco Bell began testing its beverage concept, Live Más Café. Distinct from the chain’s upscale, adult-oriented Cantinas, the cafes have been focusing on non-alcoholic drinks and a younger…
If there’s one guilty pleasure food that reigns supreme, it is undoubtedly the fast-food cheeseburger. Chances are high that if you’ve chosen to eat one, you’re not worried about what’s…
There are many reasons to love Costco, and it’s difficult to leave the store without spending $100 on things you didn’t have on your list. But there are some things…
The 1950s were a peak era for sandwiches. With mass-produced bread in every kitchen and convenience foods flooding the market, sandwiches became a fixture of everyday life. Some were built…
Casseroles are great family comfort food. But sometimes they get complicated with lots of precooking and pans required to bring the components together. That’s where “dump casseroles” come in. The…
Do you remember the McDLT, the McSalad Shakers, or the McSpaghetti? Despite McDonald’s consistent and reliable image, it has tried and failed tons of different menu items over the years.…
Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly…
Sadly, we’ve come to expect fast-food restaurants to cut corners and use processed (aka fake) cheese, but you might be delighted to discover that a few places still use the…
The fast-food burger-and-fries debate will rage on forever. By this point, most people are extremely brand-loyal in the fast-food world when it comes to the entree. But one thing you…
Just because a meal is inexpensive and simple to prepare doesn’t mean it can’t also be satisfying and delicious. No-fuss, one-pot recipes offer a great option for everyone, from retirees…