This country is teeming with incredible steakhouses, both discovered and undiscovered. But the unfortunate truth is that many of the best steakhouses in the U.S. are more or less the same. You can eat only so many $150 tomahawks before…
We all try to turn a blind eye when we eat out. But when it comes to the meat on your plate and the antibiotics behind it, maybe it’s time to pay closer attention. Overusing antibiotics in livestock — including…
While most of the nation’s best steakhouses will put a sizable dent in your wallet — easily $100 per plate, with apps, sides, and beverages — the service, food, and ambience at an iconic eatery can help justify the splurge for…
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts analyzed some data on the number of fast-food restaurants in each state, as well as general fast-food consumption across the country, and gave each state a score (for the full, complicated methodology, check here). Want…
Easter Sunday might be a time for church, egg hunts, and awkward family photos, but it doesn’t mean the whole country shuts down. While some restaurant chains close up to give their staff a well-earned break, plenty of spots will…
Biting into a breakfast burger stuffed with oozing eggs and crispy bacon makes for a memorable way to start the day when you’re craving a savory breakfast. Across the country, food trucks, restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall eateries are whipping up breakfast-inspired…
When playoff time hits, sometimes watching the game at home doesn’t really do the trick. Sometimes you need to be surrounded by strangers, slapping five with people who have been…
Chicken-focused fast food chains are a part of our world that aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dealing with tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, or bone-in wings, there are probably plenty of options…
When you’re hungry, don’t feel like cooking, and don’t want to spend a lot of money, pizza is the perfect choice. It’s cheap, readily available, and can feed a whole…
There’s plenty to love about a diner. Your standard diner will have all your bases covered for comfort food and an encyclopedic menu. It’s easy to get lost in the…
Fast-food restaurants make some of our favorite guilty pleasures, many of which have reached iconic status. But it takes a lot of experimenting to score a hit the likes of…
Americans might argue over politics, parking spots, and pineapple on pizza — but when it comes to food, they’re pretty united in one thing: global flavors run the table. A…
Chain restaurants elicit strong reactions in people. Sometimes it’s ire and criticism, but sometimes it’s adoration. Many people love small chains that have a long local history, serve beloved foods…
Some studies suggest that eating extremely spicy food can make you feel high. When capsaicin — the compound that makes chili peppers spicy — hits your pain receptors, your brain…
Taco Bell serves nearly 1 billion burritos annually, with an ever-changing lineup of goodies. But with nine different burritos on the menu, most of which sound identical, how are you…
In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, those who serve the food often have unique insights into the dishes they wouldn’t dare order themselves. These industry insiders, armed with behind-the-scenes…
There’s no place American cheese feels more comfortable than between a bun and a patty. The cheeseburger is a fast food staple — and one of the unhealthiest things on…
With a mixed bag of histories from raucous, Prohibition-era speakeasies to exclusive establishments that brag of hosting presidents and celebrities, the oldest bars in the United States are as diverse…