Food & Drink
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The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2020
COVID-19 changed much about 2020, including how we ate. Restaurants adjusted, giving us plenty of comfort food and even wine to-go. Here are the best and worst menu items of 2020, from spicy doughnuts to canned cocktails. Related: The Best…
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14 great gifts for whiskey (and whisky) lovers
Are you struggling to find the perfect, last-minute gift for the brown booze lover in your life? Whether it’s bourbon whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky (or Canadian or Japanese) or, heck, even tequila, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a…
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The Best Food and Drink We Taste Tested This Year
Every so often, we at Cheapism like to take a break from our regular editorial duties and sink our teeth into a taste test. During the past 12 months, we’ve sampled everything from instant coffee to fast-food cheeseburgers to pasta…
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Looking for a Great Boozy Gift? Flaviar’s Spirits Subscription Box Could Be It
As many of our favorite bars and restaurants are closed temporarily (or, in too many cases, permanently) due to the pandemic, those of us who enjoy a good stiff drink or an imaginative cocktail have had to turn to our…
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20 Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Christmas Dinner
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are a dinner-party delight. If ever there were a time to roll out the glitz and glam, this is it. And that often means a meal full of culinary bling — posh main…
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15 Celebrities That Americans Would Elect as President
While we’re all caught up in election season frenzy wondering whether the United States will soon have a new president or a second term with Donald Trump, perhaps it’s time for a little escapist fun, in the form of daydreaming…
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With These Healthy Recipes, You Won’t Miss Packaged Snacks
Many people rely on snacks to get through the day, but nibbling on packaged foods can be high in cost and high in calories. Making healthy snacks at home can…
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Where to Eat in Chicago: 49 Local Favorites
The famous Chicago dog and deep-dish pizza have earned their well-deserved spots in the Windy City’s culinary repertoire, but there’s much more to Chi-Town cuisine, from comforting soul food to…
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One of Chicago’s Best Seafood Restaurants Is Open for Takeout
No matter where you are in America — even away from the coasts — tasty seafood options aren’t far away. Once you decide to forgo the national chains, get off…
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Where to Order Good Cheap Burritos in LA and Beyond
Los Angeles It’s not that the burritos at El Tepeyac are particularly cheap, it’s that they’re so big, it generally takes two people to finish one, which makes them half…
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Pittsburgh Has One of the Oldest Hole-in-the-Wall Bars in the Country
Pittsburgh Gooski’s is beloved in Pittsburgh for its friendly bar service, cheap drinks, wings and Polish pierogies, and floor-shaking punk concerts, but their online presence is so little that it’s…
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The Surprising History of Ice Cream Trucks
Chasing an ice cream truck after hearing its siren song of sugary goodness was a 20th century rite of passage, but the neighborhood-roaming ice cream trucks of yesteryear aren’t as…
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How to Make 24 Fast Food Sauces with Copycat Recipes
Now is a great time to experiment with making your favorite fast food sauces at home. The pandemic has not gone away yet, and with another wave potentially in the…
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From Barbacoa to Yakitori: 25 Barbecue Styles From Around the World
Burgers, ribs, skewers, and sausages are some of the hallmarks of America’s barbecue culture— but the tradition is by no means unique to summertime revelers in the States. Barbecue or…
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Cook Like a Chef: 10 Easy Tricks for Creating Gourmet Dishes
Fine dining can be a delectable experience, and while there are ways to save, eating out at a fancy restaurant probably won’t be at the top of anyone’s priority list…
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Expert Tips for Making Doughnuts at Home
It’s no secret that Americans — self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic and feeling bored silly — have been baking more these days. And not just bread. Doughnuts have become (pardon…
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How to Tell When Canned Foods Are Still Safe to Eat
That mystery can of food or home-canned jar found in the deepest recesses of the pantry is a topic of many kitchen encounters during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. So when and…
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20 Restaurant-Worthy Twists on Boring Pantry Staples
If you’re getting tired of the same old dishes you’ve been making from your pared-down pandemic pantry, good news: it’s easy to switch things up without going out and buying…
