Restaurants & Dining
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The Best Mexican Fast Food Chains, Ranked
Think “fast food” and you might automatically conjure up burgers, fries, and milkshakes. But there are one too many marketing titans in the Mexican-style fast food world to ignore. So, which of the Mexican fast food chains is the best?…
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8 Fast-Food Chains That Never Use a Microwave
Microwaves are a convenient appliance in your own kitchen. But when you’re spending money at a restaurant, even a fast-food chain, it’s nice to know that your food is freshly cooked and not heated in a microwave. Believe it or…
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Waffle House Adds Surcharge to Every Egg You Order
You’re not the only one feeling the pinch as egg prices go up. Restaurants and diners that serve a lot of eggs are too, including Waffle House, a famous (or infamous, depending on who you ask) 24/7 chain with fantastic…
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Every Panda Express Dish, Ranked
The first thing you notice when you step into a Panda Express is the aroma, bold and in your face. If you’re lucky enough to get in line without much of a wait, you might find yourself suddenly panic-stricken. What’s…
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6 Restaurant Chains That Cook Their Fries in Beef Tallow
Though it might seem obvious that french fries are vegetarian, that’s not always the case. McDonald’s infamously used to cook its fries in beef tallow, for example, before the chain was pressured to stop the practice during the health crazed…
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26 Eateries That Are Famous for One Amazing Dish
A single dish can soar over all others in popularity at a restaurant — maybe because it’s just amazing, maybe because the restaurant invented it, or maybe because it’s a regional specialty you can’t get anywhere else. Whatever the cause,…
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Beef Tallow French Fries Are Back on the Menu at This Popular Fast-Food Chain
People love to wax poetic about frying potatoes in animal fats. From duck to bacon, those fats impart an unmistakable, irresistible flavor. Beef tallow has long been associated with fast-food…
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13 Italian Chain Restaurants Across America Worth a Visit
Americanized Italian food is huge in the United States. A lot of us have been eating spaghetti and meatballs from Italian chain restaurants since we were kids, and that culture…
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The 10 Hardest Restaurant Reservations to Book in America
The world of highly coveted dining experiences has elevated reservations to the status of golden tickets — coveted, elusive, and promising experiences as exclusive as they are memorable. From the…
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Chick-fil-A’s Iconic Waffle Fries Have Changed, And People Are Not Happy
There’s been a slight update to the Chick-fil-A waffle fries recipe, and it didn’t take people long to catch on. There’s a new ingredient in town, but it looks like…
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15 Things to Never Do When Ordering Coffee
We enter into a social contract when ordering coffee, especially in the morning, on our way to work. The customer promises to order efficiently and get out of the barista’s…
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Chain Restaurants That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2024
This year was a bloodbath for retail and dining businesses. In the first nine months of 2024, business bankruptcy filings skyrocketed 33.5%, jumping from 17,051 to 22,762. Among those on…
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15 Chain Restaurants That Are Open on New Year’s Day
Who has the patience to cook a big meal on New Year’s Day? Certainly not you, if you did New Year’s Eve right. If you want to leave the kitchen…
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Fast Food Chains That Serve Alcohol
In many countries, especially in Europe, alcohol is served almost everywhere. In Portugal, for example, you can order a draft beer in a bakery. But in the U.S., strict liquor…
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You Should 100% Never Order These Foods On A First Date
Some foods can be disagreeable with almost anyone’s digestive system, while other foods might throw your body into harm’s way if you have a life-threatening allergy. And watching what you…
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9 Pizza Chains That Make Their Dough Fresh In-House
Pizza is pretty basic — dough, sauce, cheese, done. But when there’s nothing to hide behind, every ingredient has to pull its weight. That’s why pizza dough is the backbone…
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The Coziest Restaurant in Every State
Dining out is a treat in itself, but when you find a restaurant that really makes you feel like lingering, it’s especially satisfying. Whether you’re searching for a truly beautiful…
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Grubhub Ordered to Pay $25M Over Junk Fees and Scummy Biz Practices
Food delivery services are a great convenience for a lot of people, but it comes at a cost. It’s a third party middle man between you and the restaurant you’re…
