Food & Drink
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End of an Era: 11 Fast-Food Chains That Are Disappearing
As of 2023, there are 200,859 fast-food restaurant businesses in the U.S. — a staggering number to compete with. However, financial upheaval in 2020 and 2021, along with the cutthroat nature of the industry, have put many fast-food favorites and powerhouses…
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This Is the Most Popular Pop-Tarts Flavor in Your State
There are two types of people in this world: Those who are loyal to one flavor of Pop-Tarts, and those who have never had Pop-Tarts. Opinions form hard and fast in the world of the beloved breakfast pastry, and we…
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11 Controversial Pizza Toppings — And Why They’re Actually Good
You can find just about anything on top of a pizza. And why not? Variety is the spice of life, after all, so as long as everyone partaking in your pizza agrees on the toppings, get whatever you like. But…
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The Price of Girl Scout Cookies, From 1917 to 2024
Would you believe us if we told you that Girl Scout cookies have been a household indulgence for over a hundred years? Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 and a few years later the concept of selling…
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11 Vintage Bake Sale Recipes That Will Take You Back to Childhood
Bake sales have going on in the United States since at least the 1800s. Women baked all kinds of treats and goodies and sold them to collect money for a charitable cause. Nowadays, they’re most often used as fundraisers for…
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30+ Classic Hole-in-the-Wall Bars That Have Survived the Decades
It’s almost impossible to define what makes a bar great, but longevity is often an important indicator. To survive and retain a core group of regulars as a community changes around it, a bar must have something special, even if…
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The South Has the Best Food in America. Here’s What You’re Missing
You think your region has the best food in America? It’s got nothing on the South. There’s so much delicious food in the Southeastern U.S. states that it would take…
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Decadent Recipes That Are Actually Easy (and Affordable) To Make
Having to settle for the same bland meals daily can quickly sap the joy out of eating. It can even turn what should be a delightful experience into a monotonous…
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21 of the World’s Oldest Fast-Food Chains
Delicious, convenient, and readily available fast foods have become a staple in today’s fast-paced world. Most popular fast food chains have stood the test of time and continually evolve to…
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12 Easy Recipes That Start With a Can of Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are one of those foods that seem eternally stuck in the back of the pantry. Why can’t anybody figure out a way to buy the correct amount? If…
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What Your Go-To Barbecue Order Says About You
People have a ton of opinions about barbecue, and they’re not afraid to voice them. Southerners especially could argue about barbecue sauces, favorite pitmasters, and dry rubs all day long.…
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Crumbl, Disney, and 9 Other Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Make at Home
It doesn’t get much better than fresh chocolate chip cookies. From the heavenly smell of baking that fills your house to tearing into them while they’re still hot and gooey,…
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Delicious Bucket-List Food Experiences in Every State
The United States is a big country with even more food cultures than there are states. Packed with regional specialties, each area has unique offerings that are specific to that…
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I Tried 7 Burgers at Hardee’s, and It Was Mostly a Waste of Time
Ever find yourself frozen in a moment of drive-thru panic? That can happen — especially at Hardee’s, where the burgers range from very-similar-to-one-another all the way to only-a-lunatic-would-eat-this territory. Hardee’s…
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8 ‘Mexican’ Dishes No One Eats in Mexico
As of 2023, there were 47,144 Mexican restaurant businesses in the U.S., meaning that 1 in 10 restaurants serve Mexican cuisine. The emphasis here is on Mexican cuisine, as everything…
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Who Needs NYC? These Regional Pizza Styles Are Way More Enticing
Americans have a big appetite for pizza, and America is a big place. That equals a whole lot of regional pizza styles that have developed across the country since pizza…
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Overly Polite Gestures That Drive Fast-Food Employees Crazy
Anyone who has worked a service industry job knows that the days and hours can sometimes feel endless. The hours feel even longer when you have to deal with demanding…
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Wendy’s Desserts Are All Under $4. Here’s What I Would Spend My Money on Again
Wendy’s has the ever-famous chocolate Frosty under its belt, but there may come a day when you’re curious as to what else you should explore when the sweet craving hits.…
