Most restaurants want to pack in as many diners as possible to maximize profits, but that isn’t always the case. Some tiny eateries buck conventional wisdom by instead focusing on a (very) small number of patrons. They include everything from…
It’s a well-worn piece of trivia that many of the world’s most successful people were bad students or even kicked out of school while others achieved impressive university degrees, but what about those that went to community college? Though you…
If there’s one thing that every culture has in common it’s a love of eating delicious food for little money. As food trucks and stands have proliferated across the United States during the past decade, many vendors are taking inspiration…
Spring break is fast approaching, with the promise of trips to sunny destinations and the lure of serious partying. Instead of throwing caution to the wind and putting New Year’s resolutions on the back burner, keep these 17 tips in…
Ditching Cereal I love cereal for breakfast — to me it tastes like milk and cookies. Unfortunately, when I realized that it also has roughly the nutritional value of milk and cookies, I figured it was time for a change.…
Chocolate cake can be an indulgence, but it doesn’t have to be — at least when it comes to your wallet. While whole cakes can top $30 at a fancy bakery, any self-respecting chocolate lover with an oven and a…
Cinema is now over 100 years old. While few of the audience members from those first silent films are still with us, Hollywood has not forgotten the earlier generations. Over…
Popcorn is a favorite among those who love to snack and save money. For just a few cents per serving, home-popped kernels are also the ultimate in versatility. From salty…
If your idea of a swell time is baking chocolate delicacies and your favorite beverage is hot cocoa, it’s a good bet that a chocolate factory tour will be a…
No one likes to drink too much (or eat too much) and wake up with morning-after regrets. While there are always excuses and opportunities to overindulge, remember that the only…
Looking for the best fresh-baked cookies, cakes, croissants, doughnuts, and artisanal bread in America? Try any of these 50 beloved hometown bakeries — we’ve covered a variety of top-notch baked…
Clipping coupons and shopping for bargains may be routine for most budget-conscious shoppers, but those tried-and-true tactics aren’t the only ways to save on food. Here are 15 unique ideas…
Cupcakes are really hanging onto their 15th minute of fame. It’s been 18 years since Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw and recent gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes ate cupcakes…
The idea of inviting friends over for a home-cooked meal may seem daunting. What with work, family, and other obligations, who has time these days for such a quaint social…
This holiday season, you may pull out your great aunt’s chocolate cake recipe for Christmas dinner or go for that complicated French recipe you’ve been eying, but why not try…
Wine is widely appreciated at the holidays as a host gift, at the dinner table, or at a party, but finding an eminently drinkable one that won’t drain the wallet…
Home for the holidays sounds just fine in song but isn’t always possible. Sometimes work gets in the way, life events take you elsewhere, or you simply don’t want to…
With so many different dietary restrictions out there, it takes time to plan a Thanksgiving meal. Special diets include sugar-free, paleo, keto, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, nut-free, and more. Luckily, when you’re…