Buffets peaked in the 1980s and ‘90s. It seemed like every family was eating at the new buffet restaurant in town, and everyone loved the endless selection and variety — not to mention the gluttony. But by the 2000s, buffet…
When it comes to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, it can be easy to neglect the freezer. This includes forgetting about foods that have been left to sit for weeks (or even months), stinky ice cubes and fruits, or…
America’s dining culture has changed. Fast food got fancier, menus got harder to read, and acai bowls and matcha replaced the good ol’ Americana burger. But Boomers — being creatures of habit — still stand by the classics. A recent…
Fans of the Mexican Grill, rejoice, chances are, your zip code is getting a new burrito outpost. Chipotle is charging ahead with expansion and plans to open more than 300 new locations in the U.S. and Canada in 2025. After…
International cuisine generates plenty of buzz, from Italian pastas to Indian curries. But there are plenty of beloved regional gems worth trying throughout the United States. From entrees and side dishes down to drinks and desserts, read on for each…
Countless grocery store chains have come and gone over the years, many that were household names at one point in time. With competition from upstarts, razor thin profit margins, and the changing retail landscape and shopping preferences across America, stores…
Love it or hate it, Spam has developed a cult following since it was invented in 1937. Though the salty canned meat may be off-putting to some, its versatility, convenience,…
As summer approaches, so does the height of tomato season. However, if you recently purchased tomatoes at the grocery store, you’ll want to read on. There are currently two recalls…
Hostess has delighted us with sweet treats since 1919, and even after all these years: Nobody does snack cakes better. I myself have had a deep love affair with Hostess for…
Sometimes, you just want to stuff yourself silly, and a good all-you-can-eat meal is just the ticket. While some of the nation’s best buffets are always a safe bet, your options…
New England is not all clam chowda and lobsta rolls. It’s a lot of that, granted, but not all. The region’s real food identity is built on traditions that rarely…
There’s a slew of reasons to go to Costco, and buying things in bulk isn’t even the best one. Whether you’re a little kid jamming on a slice of pizza while…
Fact: There’s a lot of delicious pizza to be had across the country. Also a fact: There are some pizzerias that have become famous when they, well, maybe shouldn’t have. …
The ’70s were weird, fearless times. Fast-food chains were riding that same “why the hell not” wave and made some questionable menu decisions — ones that would raise more than…
There’s been a lot of big business bankruptcies this year, from Big Lots to Publishers Clearing House. The latest to hit the news cycle is Weight Watchers, which just filed…
Diehard fans of a truly well-crafted sandwich will tell you that one of the best places to enjoy that favorite meal is a well-researched deli. Whether it’s a classic Jewish…
It’s hard to beat your favorite local greasy spoon. But sometimes you’re on the road and you just need a short order breakfast at 6 p.m., or a cheeseburger in…
Americans chow down on a whopping 50 billion burgers a year — that’s three per person every week. This burger obsession has fueled a fast-food culture like no other, where chains…