Food & Drink
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9 Fast-Food Chains with a Cult-Like Following
There are people who eat wherever’s convenient, and then there are those whose favorite fast-food chain is basically a personality trait. The kind of fans who will drive an extra 20 minutes, wait hours in line, and argue with strangers…
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13 Things You Should Absolutely Never Say to Your Server
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…
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The Best Chili Joints in America
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,…
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9 ‘Polite’ Things People Do At Restaurants That Are Actually Rude
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…
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18 Regional Hot Dog Styles Across America to Try
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…
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Famous Fried Chicken Spots Not Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
Great fried chicken is worth traveling for, but with a food so timeless and trendy, there are hundreds of spots doing incredible stuff across the country. Why get caught waiting in line for some of the most famous ones? You…
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5 Costco Copycat Recipes to Make at Home
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…
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Jell-O Salad and Other Retro Summer Recipes We Secretly Love
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…
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Iconic Old-School Steakhouses Across America Worth a Visit
The fine-dining steakhouse experience is a restaurant style forged in the last century — and it’s one that transcends the standard service levels of today. True professionals in the art of…
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The Unhealthiest Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches, Ranked
Chicken sandwiches are often seen as the “healthier” fast food choice — except they’re absolutely not. While the protein might be leaner than a beef patty, the sodium levels can…
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10 Discontinued Frozen Desserts You’ll Never See Again
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…
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25 Easy Breakfast Casseroles to Start Your Morning Right
Many people don’t think of casseroles as breakfast food. But that’s a shame, because there are many delicious recipes out there that are, whether sweet, savory, or some combination of…
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Pre-Made Meals Sold at Walmart, Kroger Recalled After 3 Reported Deaths
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…
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20 Easy Microwave Recipes That Are Actually Delicious
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…
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15 Popular Products From the 1960s That Are Now Obsolete
Technology makes head-spinning advancements every year at an exponential rate, so not all that seems perfect at the moment will live forever. In the 1960s, there were tons of gizmos…
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Iconic TV Dinners That Once Ruled American Living Rooms
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…
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17 Mistakes You Should Never Make When Dining Out
We all know that chefs and servers sometimes make mistakes, but don’t forget that diners can, too. These mistakes could cost you or the restaurant money, annoy other customers, or…
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8 Steakhouse Chains That Serve the Highest Quality Beef
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…
