The brief social interaction between you and your restaurant server is a necessary part of eating out. But after waiting tables for years, service industry folks tend to hear the same things over and over again from customers, and many…
Chili is one of America’s more controversial culinary topics: With beans, or without? Vegetarian or con carne? Texas, New Mexico, Cincinnati, or Coney-style? Is it a standalone food, or a condiment topping other food? “Chili” is not a single foodstuff,…
You probably think you’re an absolute peach when you dine out — and kudos if you are. But a lot of those little habits we swear are helpful or polite don’t always come off that way. In fact, some of…
Hot dogs are an American culinary staple, but how many of us truly appreciate the regional flair each state or city imparts to this classic dish? Just as the United States is a melting pot of cultures, its hot dog…
What’s the use of putting perishable food in the refrigerator if you’re just going to let it perish? Even the best of us have turned the far corners of our refrigerators into food graveyards by losing track of food or…
While it’s not hard to find a Costco in a state like California or Texas, not everyone has access to the wholesaler’s bulk goods, affordable food court, or bakery. We know that’s a sad thought. But even for superfans in…
Summer is the season for cookouts and potlucks — where everyone is invited as long as they bring a dish to pass — even if some gatherings remain limited to…
Maybe it’s just nostalgia talking, but the frozen aisle used to feel more daring — more unhinged. It used to take more risks. We all know it’s not the healthiest…
Several deaths and illnesses have been linked to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold across the country, according to a recall alert from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service. Here’s what…
A microwave is an incredibly useful kitchen appliance — and for some people, such as college students and urbanites living in small apartments, it’s the only method of heating and…
Most people over a certain age have memories of eating frozen TV dinners. For some, it’s laughing at Lucy and Ricky while chewing on a hunk of gravy-slathered turkey. For…
If Americans love anything as much as mom and apple pie, it’s a proper steak dinner — the kind where legal vices arrive on sizzling plates. Luckily, there’s no shortage…
Whatever happened to drive-in culture? You’d cruise your car to the restaurant (not to be confused with drive-in theaters, though those two together made for perfect date nights), flash your…
It’s no surprise that a quick search yielded numerous copycat recipes for Cracker Barrel’s beloved Hashbrown Casserole. It’s cheesy, comforting … and possibly not very good for you. But that’s…
Rao’s in New York City may be one of the hardest restaurants in the country to get into, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get hold of the iconic restaurant’s…
America’s love affair with ice cream goes back more than 100 years. For proof, look no further than these ice cream shops that have been scooping up fresh flavors longer…
Sometimes, all you want is a biscuit. Nothing can compare to that tender, pillowy snack, whether you slather it in jam, gravy, or just plain butter. But unless you’re lucky…
Costco members love everything about the store, from the massive key lime pies to the $1.50 hot dog combos in the food court. And for some members, things are going…