In historic venues across America, you can warm your belly and chill your bones at restaurants that serve delicious courses and spooky tales in equal measure. Have you heard the one about the former owner who just won’t leave, or…
There are plenty of movies that actually set up shop (briefly) in real-life restaurants. Fun fact: though there really is a Mystic Pizza in Mystic, Connecticut, the movie about waitresses serving pies didn’t actually film there — it was too…
While opening a new restaurant seems like a nerve-wracking challenge, keeping one open for centuries is something to truly admire. It takes grit, legendary recipes, and probably a few good ghost stories to stand the test of time. If walls…
Who doesn’t love hitting a drive-thru? Not celebrities, who enjoy fast food just like the rest of us. Here are some fast-food places where you might find them, scarfing down a burger or taco (though probably outside in their car). Ice…
It’s that glorious time of year when baseball and football seasons overlap, so it’s peak eating-crazy-stadium-food time. Both MLB and NFL stadiums have knocked it out of the park this year, with more carnival-like food than ever. Here are some…
Beer gardens got their start in 16th-century Germany, but you don’t have to travel to Bavaria to find big outdoor patios, long communal tables, good food, and superb beer. Here are some great beer gardens across the United States offering…
If burgers are the backbone of American fast food, fried chicken sandwiches are the heart and soul. Just about every popular chain is making one, but our favorites differ from…
Buffets are beloved for offering an assortment of cuisines, appetizers, entrees, side dishes, salads, and desserts all under one roof. But if you want to head into one of these…
The typical uniform of a diner waitress — you know, the knee-length, cinched-waist, button-down dress in gingham or pastels — is iconic. That style came about in the 1920s as…
There aren’t that many foods that can tap into sense memory the way a good milkshake can. The cold, creamy, ice cream drink can take you straight back to your…
The bloody mary’s history is much more refined than you might think: It was created at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and then popularized in the U.S. at the…
If everyone got a good night’s sleep, there would be no Starbucks. Unfortunately, most of us don’t, and it’s our own darn fault. We stay up too late playing on…
Going out to dinner in the 1950s was an entirely different experience compared with today. Back then, diners had to adhere to a strict set of social norms and expectations that…
Have you ever planned a trip around food? We certainly have. Experiencing a culture through their cuisine is one of the most exciting and interesting parts of exploring the world…
Sandwiches are timeless. They stretch across all lands, all borders, all ways of life. There are thousands of them too, in every city, in every state, and every country. Looking…
When you leave a drive-thru, the sauces you’ve got in your bag can be just as important as the food you’re pairing them with. Nuggets, tenders, fries, or even sandwiches…
With a last name like Fieri (pronounced “Fee-eddy” if you want to impress your friends), you know there’s got to be some serious Italian flavor in the Mayor of Flavortown’s…
Paris is known for many things, but one of the most revered is the food. To dine in Paris is to dine where food has been worshiped and perfected for…