Ever since Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969, the fast-food chain has grown in popularity. It’s now a worthy competitor to other big burger behemoths like McDonald’s and Burger King. Prices at Wendy’s have gone…
There seems to be no end to the greed of giant fast-food chains. Prices keep rising no matter what inflation is doing, and it’s difficult to grab a “value” meal for less than $10, regardless of which fast-food chain you…
Just like clothing trends, cocktails go in and out of fashion. What you used to drink when you were in your 20s in the 1970s or 80s is probably not what you’re drinking nowadays, and you’d probably get some confused…
We all stop at McDonald’s or Taco Bell from time to time, but wouldn’t you rather hit the drive-thru somewhere a little more unique? There’s small fast food chains all over the U.S., and they’re much more interesting and beloved…
If there’s any reliable way to stretch your family’s grocery budget and get the most out of a pound of ground beef, it’s Hamburger Helper. The product was launched in 1970 and became a hit thanks to its convenience and…
If a breakfast sandwich is what you crave, you might not always have time to get to a Starbucks or a fast-food joint in the morning. To fry yourself a fresh egg and melt some cheese might be a little…
If you had a towering, show-stopping cake at every occasion growing up, you might just be from the South. Cakes have been a way to celebrate, welcome, and love people…
There are plenty of movies about chefs, but what about fry cooks? It feels like not often enough do we get a movie tied directly to fast food. Looking for…
While fast-food restaurants are hardly known for their customer service, one would at least expect them to maintain basic standards of cleanliness and food safety. After all, isn’t reliability and consistency what…
From cereals and crackers to candy bars and chips, the ’60s debuted plenty of delicious snacks that, much to our dismay, have since been discontinued. While some, like Bugles, proved…
We’ve all done things we’re not proud of. But unlike ghosting your last girlfriend, eating weird, disgusting, or inedible things doesn’t hurt anything else but your pride — or maybe…
What even defines a salad now, anyways? There are traditional, healthy salads made with leafy greens, but also pasta salads, chicken salads, and fruit salads. Who’s to say we can’t…
Look, we love dive bars. They’re rough around the edges, full of potentially cranky regulars, and they feel like a warm hug (from someone who hasn’t showered in a couple…
Let’s face it: Most of us have no idea how to pick out a good olive oil. There are so many brands, types, and countries of origin that understanding olive…
American food in the 70s was filled with some truly horrifying creations, from jellied tuna aspic to ham-wrapped banana casserole. But it wasn’t all bad, and not all retro foods…
Let’s face it, restaurants are not the place to be on Valentine’s Day. Marked-up fixed-price menus, large crowds, and backed-up kitchens are hardly the ingredients of romance. Instead, create an…
Taco Bell just announced a ton of new menu items the fast-food chain is unveiling in 2024, and we’re salivating. It all happened recently during a Steve Jobs-esque presentation called…
Fast-food chains have always seemed to be in an arms race over who can dish out the world’s weirdest burger. Part of this has to be a marketing tactic. When…