Restaurants & Dining
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I Tried Too Good To Go, a Food Waste App. Here’s What Happened
It’s a staggering statistic: In the United States, 40% of the food produced every year is ultimately wasted, both in restaurants and our own kitchens. Fortunately, there has been a recent surge to combat food waste while saving money, resulting…
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Applebee’s Distances Itself From Memo Advocating Lower Wages
Think twice before you type. It’s advice an Applebee’s executive probably wishes he’d followed now that a controversial memo has been leaked online. Wayne Pankratz, an executive with Apple Central, a Kansas City-based company that operates Applebee’s restaurants, has lost his job…
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The Best Bagel Shops Across America
Whether you prefer yours smeared with cream cheese, loaded with lox, or topped with other fixings for an epic sandwich, nothing compares to a crusty, chewy, soft-on-the-inside bagel fresh out of the oven. Bagel fiends, particularly NYC ex-pats, have strong…
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Applebee’s Takes a Cue From Fast Food, Adds Drive-Thrus
Soon you may be able to eat good in the neighborhood without ever leaving your car. Applebee’s has added a drive-thru to some of its locations, and more are coming. It’s a pivot to capture the ever-expanding market share of…
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The Most Extreme Tacos in America
The taco premise is simple: Layer inexpensive or decadent proteins, assorted vibrant toppings and “pack a punch” salsa and sauces inside a corn or flour tortilla and, voila, you have the makings for a delectable taco and the perfect fast…
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18 Secret Menu Items and Hacks from Your Favorite Restaurants
When it comes to menu options at your favorite chain restaurants, there’s often more than meets the eye. Whether it’s a tasty variation on a classic dish or secret items ordered only by those in the know, most chain restaurants…
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Where to Find Good, Cheap Pasta in Every State
Americans love pasta so much that dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs are thought of as more American than Italian. Restaurants serving pasta hit a variety of price points, but…
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Ball Pits and Other Things We Miss at Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food restaurants are convenient, (usually) affordable, and are a go-to place to grab a meal for people from all walks of life. The Burger Kings, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Taco…
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DoorDash Will Charge McDonald’s More When Your Food is Late
It’s going to start costing McDonald’s big-time money when they screw up your DoorDash order. Related: The One Thing Restaurants Wish You Would Do Before Ordering Delivery Starting next year, DoorDash…
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Golden Arch-itecture: Grand and Bizarre McDonald’s Around the World
We’re all used to our boring McDonald’s location where we hit the drive-thru on the way to work in the morning. But they’re not all humdrum — in fact, some…
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Beloved Restaurants and Bars That Closed Permanently During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has crushed small businesses at a startling clip, and restaurants have been among the most visible victims. The pandemic hasn’t discriminated, either, closing everything from chain restaurants to mom-and-pop…
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A Guide to the Best Thai Restaurants in America
Thai food is more popular than ever thanks to complex flavors that balance sour, sweet, spicy, and salty. It’s full of an irresistible combination of bright fresh herbs, sour tamarind…
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Don’t Miss These Under-the-Radar Restaurants in Every State
Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall diner with a loyal following, an out-of-the-way gem yet to be discovered or a longtime favorite that locals want to keep secret, a low profile is…
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The Craziest Pizzas in Every State
Sure, you can go with the usual pepperoni or even get even more purist with your pizza by ordering straight-up cheese, but for the culinarily adventurous, there are plenty of…
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A Taco a Day? Taco Bell Takes Subscription Nationwide
What if every day could be Taco Tuesday? Taco Bell is making the impossible dream come true with its new Taco Lover’s Pass promotion, now available nationwide after a successful…
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McDonald’s Banned From Building Next to Roman Ruins
Courts in Italy have made a big decision, and we’re guessing McDonald’s isn’t lovin’ it: The fast-food chain has been barred from building a restaurant next to important Roman ruins.…
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All These Companies Filed for Bankruptcy in 2021
After the bankruptcy bloodbath that was 2020, which saw dozens of iconic brands including JCPenney and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 protection, 2021 was comparatively quiet. Still, a number of…
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The Most Generous Tippers Live in These Cities
When and whether to tip still confounds plenty of people, but there’s no question that the pandemic has made many of us more grateful for restaurant workers. Popmenu, a company…
