Food & Drink
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A Vegan’s Guide to New Orleans: Top Plant-Based Eateries in 2023
Renowned globally for its rich history, vibrant culture, and distinctive Creole and Cajun cuisines, New Orleans has long been known for hearty dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and seafood boils. In recent years, the city has also been making waves for its…
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Doughnut Battle: Dunkin’ vs. Krispy Kreme: Which Tastes Better?
Doughnuts are a beautiful thing: We’ve basically invented a way to eat dessert for breakfast — and though it seems like every U.S. city has its own favorite local doughnut shop, we’re often lying to our diets at Dunkin’ Donuts…
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These Gut-Busting Cheeseburgers Have More Than 1,000 Calories
Burgers don’t exactly spring to mind when we think of health food, but they’re a cheap and tasty staple at restaurants all over the U.S., so we can’t blame you for indulging every once in a while. But choose carefully,…
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The Truth Behind 29 Urban Food Legends
Food is a central part of our lives, our cultures, and even our urban myths. Many media-perpetuated and classroom-circulated legends center around common snacks, fast food chains — even water — and our concerns or fears, even if unfounded, about…
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IHOPPY Hour: The Best Deals on Food and Drinks at IHOP
Though traditionally known for its pancakes, the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) has carved out quite a name for itself in the breakfast game. If you’ve ever rolled into an IHOP with your homies after a night out, then you…
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I Ranked the 10 Best Cold Brew Coffees Out There. Here Are the Only Ones I Would Buy Again
There are two kinds of people in this world: You’re either a coffee drinker or you’re not. As someone who once wrote about coffee for a trade magazine, you can guess which category I’m in. I have some experience with…
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The Best Fast Food in Every State
The Fast-Food Landscape in the U.S. The convenience that fast food provides on a daily basis in this country is unparalleled. Almost no dining experience is as controlled and readily available as…
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Is MSG Actually Bad for You? Here’s Why the Flavor Enhancer Has a Bad Rap
For decades, MSG has been embroiled in a whirlwind of misinformation and cultural stereotypes. But studies show that the umami seasoning not only helps food taste better, it’s also safe for…
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Dining Dangerously: 10 Foods You Should Never Eat, According to Nutritionists and Health Experts
The American diet is deadly. Around half of all U.S. heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes deaths are connected to poor eating habits, according to one study in the…
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Little Debbie Ice Cream Review: The Best (and Worst) Flavors
Hostess might blow Little Debbie out of the water when it comes to the actual taste of their treats, but Little Deb has been offering affordable prices of its snack…
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Buffalo Chicken Dip, Reuben Dip, and 7 Other Extra-Easy Slow Cooker Dip Recipes
When it comes to cheap and easy appetizers, dips are a consistent crowd-pleaser. While there are plenty of delicious cold dips, there’s also an entire world of decadent, warm variations…
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The Cost of a Beer and a Hot Dog at Every MLB Ballpark
A day at the ballpark is a summer ritual, and no game is complete without a cold beer and a hot dog. But at most baseball stadiums, both are a…
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9 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate (And What You Should Do Instead)
I try my best to avoid throwing out food. And yet, every week I’m confronted with a mushy, brown banana or a moldy tomato that I have to throw in…
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The Coolest Coffee Shops in America
The concept of the coffee house dates back to the second half of the 15th century in Constantinople. Though Constantinople didn’t survive, the coffee shop did, exported from what’s now…
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20 Crazy-Expensive Cars Destroyed by Hollywood
There’s nothing quite like a car chase to get your heart racing at the movies, especially when it ends with a spectacular crash or explosion. From silent-era comedies to modern…
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Why You Should (Almost) Never Defrost Meat in the Microwave
Defrosting a big hunk of meat takes time and patience. But given that those are in short supply for a lot of working people, it can be tempting to defrost…
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17 Delicious Tex-Mex Recipes Your Family Will Love
Even if you’ve got picky eaters to contend with, Tex-Mex is the one cuisine that family members universally love. Taco Tuesday is as ubiquitous at family dinner tables as it…
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20 Faygo Soda Flavors, Ranked — And The Best One Shook Me
Based in Detroit, Michigan, Faygo Beverages, Inc. offers a winding road of flavors from classic to unorthodox. We set out to discover which flavors from the Sultan of Soda’s lineup…
