Food & Drink

  • Baked Alaska at the Oceannaire in San Diego, California

    The Surprising Stories Behind Popular Regional Desserts

    You probably don’t think a lot about the history of the desserts you eat, and understandably so. But there’s a lot of interesting, unusual, and just plain weird stories behind some of them, especially the ones that sprang up as…

  • Woman standing by window with wine and bottle in foreground

    Don’t Believe These 19 Myths About Alcohol

    Humans’ relationship with alcohol goes back roughly 10 million years — and we’ve likely been imbibing to excess just as long. Here are some common myths about drinking as well as some gray areas to keep in mind, especially if…

  • We Tried 19 Kinds of Beef Jerky and These Are the Best (And Worst)

    Beef jerky is odd. Like a lot of other dried food, it thrives as a snack, and when you’re in the snack game the competition is fierce. There are so many brands, so many logos, so many flavors! You may…

  • Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Holland

    The Restaurant With the Best View in Every State

    The best restaurants keep regulars coming back for ambiance and atmosphere as much as for the food — and nothing says ambiance like a stellar view. Every state in the country is home to restaurants surrounded by stunning scenery that…

  • Des Plaines, IL, USA - May 4, 2011: Original McDonald's franchise, opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. Now a museum.

    How McDonald’s Restaurants Have Changed Inside and Out

    Walk into your local McDonald’s, and head to the counter to order a meal. Well, you can, but it seems preferred that you place your order at a kiosk, pay by a cashless option and then dine within sleekly updated…

  • We Tried 9 Canned Biscuits — This Is the Best

    Biscuits are notoriously hard to make. Most people go years struggling through highs and lows to perfect a biscuit recipe, but there isn’t always a need for that. The best canned biscuits are beyond easy to make and can be…