Food & Drink
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The 10 Hardest Restaurant Reservations to Book in America
The world of highly coveted dining experiences has elevated reservations to the status of golden tickets — coveted, elusive, and promising experiences as exclusive as they are memorable. From the legendary Rao’s in New York, with its century-old history and…
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Chick-fil-A’s Iconic Waffle Fries Have Changed, And People Are Not Happy
There’s been a slight update to the Chick-fil-A waffle fries recipe, and it didn’t take people long to catch on. There’s a new ingredient in town, but it looks like these parts don’t take kindly to strangers. Here’s what the…
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Walmart’s New Football Food Bundle Feeds Game Day Guests for $8 Each
The NFL playoffs have started, and the road to the Super Bowl brings with it plenty of game day parties. If you’re hosting any football watching shindigs this year, the enormous cost of groceries is probably a worry, especially considering…
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Trader Joe’s Is Rapidly Opening New Stores Nationwide — Here’s Where
We admit it: We love Trader Joe’s. The specialty grocery store has everything from amazing frozen meals to a great selection of inexpensive cheese and organic produce. Other people must agree with us, because the chain is opening new locations…
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These Two Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Will Be Discontinued Next Year
It’s a new year, and that means it’s Girl Scout Cookie time. January 7 marks the official start of the season, so you’ll probably be seeing order sheets at work and booths set up outside grocery stores soon. It’s going…
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9 Things Costco Members Should Never Do, According to Employees
If you want to know what war feels like, head to Costco during the holidays. Armed with large metal carts, hordes of deal-hungry shoppers fly through the aisles, snatching up pumpkin pies, leaving trash, and ruffling up displays. And if…
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We Tried 16 Potato Chips Brands — These Are the Best (and Worst)
Americans have been snacking on potato chips for a long, long time. Legend has it that potato chips were invented in the 1850s by a chef in Saratoga Springs, New…
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11 Fast-Food Soups, Ranked Best to Worst
Cold weather and soup is one of the greatest pairings in this universe, and now that we’re in the heart of winter, you may be wondering where to get some.…
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12 Old-Fashioned Breakfast Dishes That Deserve a Comeback
Old-fashioned breakfasts hold a unique charm. These meals, often simple yet hearty, evoke a sense of nostalgia and the simpler joys in life. Perhaps they remind you of when you used…
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15 Things to Never Do When Ordering Coffee
We enter into a social contract when ordering coffee, especially in the morning, on our way to work. The customer promises to order efficiently and get out of the barista’s…
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Fascinating Food Superstitions From Around the World
Stepping on a crack, walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella inside — you don’t have to be particularly superstitious to know that certain actions have unsavory reputations. But if you…
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Chain Restaurants That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2024
This year was a bloodbath for retail and dining businesses. In the first nine months of 2024, business bankruptcy filings skyrocketed 33.5%, jumping from 17,051 to 22,762. Among those on…
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15 Chain Restaurants That Are Open on New Year’s Day
Who has the patience to cook a big meal on New Year’s Day? Certainly not you, if you did New Year’s Eve right. If you want to leave the kitchen…
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Cheap and Easy Recipes for a Healthy You in the New Year
Going back to the basics and whole foods is the key to creating healthy and cheap dishes from breakfast to dinner. It’s easy to make delicious and easy recipes ranging…
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Fast Food Chains That Serve Alcohol
In many countries, especially in Europe, alcohol is served almost everywhere. In Portugal, for example, you can order a draft beer in a bakery. But in the U.S., strict liquor…
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7 Things You Should Never Do on New Year’s Eve
Who wants to start the new year off right? Show of hands! Everyone, right? Heading into 2025, there are some simple ways to make sure your 2025 sails smoothly right…
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15 Unexpected Things to Make In Your Waffle Maker
If you’ve already burned through too many waffles after getting a waffle iron for Christmas and swearing off frozen waffles (for now, at least), you might be looking for something…
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This Is America’s Most Expensive Fast-Food Chain, Study Finds
Fast food is supposed to be quick and cheap, period. Alas, some chains charge outrageous prices that make diners feel like they’ve ordered a Michelin-starred meal. A new study reveals which…
