Restaurants & Dining
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15 Vintage Fast-Food Ads From Simpler Times
Fast-food ads today are all over the map. Whether it’s Chick-fil-A trying to convince you that their employees offer the world’s greatest customer service, Taco Bell aiming for people on their way home from the bar, or McDonald’s collaborating with…
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I Tried All 9 Burgers From Burger King ( and Only Recommend 3)
It can be nerve-wracking to venture outside of your lane when it comes to fast food, and that’s probably because there’s so much to lose. If you’re stuck between order paralysis and wanting to try something new, it can leave…
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The Best National Hamburger Day Deals at Fast-Food Chains
Hamburgers go back to the late 1800s, when beef patties started showing up between buns at diners and food carts. Today, Americans eat around 50 billion burgers a year. That’s roughly three burgers a week per person. And while burgers hardly…
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Popular European Fast-Food Chains America’s Missing Out On
American fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell have spread across Europe without much resistance. But that doesn’t mean Europeans are only eating Whoppers and Crunchwraps. The continent has its own fast-food scene, with homegrown chains serving everything…
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15 Vintage Photos of A&W Drive-ins
Founded in 1919, A&W has given us over a century of memories — and still counting. Named for its founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright, the chain is well known for its homemade root beer, drive-in culture, and classic diner…
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The Worst Steakhouse Chains in America
A steakhouse dinner should be a sure thing — a big, juicy cut, buttery sides, maybe even a loaded baked potato to round it out. But according to many Yelp reviews, Reddit threads, and just about every steakhouse ranking out…
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20 Vintage Photos of Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food was a different world back in the day, wasn’t it? No endorsements from rappers and athletes. It never broke the bank. The food tasted fresh. Miss those days?…
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The Most Indulgent Buffet in Every State
Buffets can be divisive — while some would-be customers love the variety, others hate the crowds and would rather sit and relax during their meal. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s…
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Famous BBQ Joints Not Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
Great barbecue is all about patience. We all know how much patience it requires to cook it, but it also requires a ton of patience to eat it. You need…
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Legendary Hot Dog Stands Across America
Franks, wieners, weenies, red hots — whatever they’re called and however they’re topped, hot dogs are a perennial favorite of Americans. Tubed meat is a classic budget staple even when…
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14 Unique Outdoor Dining Experiences Across America
Summer days are ahead, which, for food lovers, means one thing: it’s the season to enjoy eating in the great outdoors. No matter where you live in the country, there…
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McDonald’s Opening 900 New U.S. Locations
Just when you thought every highway exit already had a McDonald’s, the fast-food giant has decided it’s simply not enough. MickeyD is about to go full Monopoly board on the…
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17 Most Underrated Items at Fast-Food Chains
We mean no disrespect to the Big Macs of the world, but sometimes the most famous items on chain restaurants’ menus are also the most yawn-inducing. Whether other choices just…
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The Best Restaurant for Comfort Food in Every State
“Comfort food” means many things to different people, and it can also look a little different depending where you travel. Whether you find it at a hole-in-the-wall diner, your favorite…
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The 8 Absolute Worst Chicken Chains in America
Fried chicken is an American classic in all its forms, from crispy, bone-in chicken drumsticks straight from a cardboard bucket to the trendy spicy chicken sandwich. Many chain restaurants specialize…
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The Only McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Items Worth Your Time
A lot of people know just how much firepower the McDonald’s breakfast menu packs, but where do you start your order? There are plenty of options, ranging from pancakes to…
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The Best-Selling Menu Item at Every Major Fast Food Chain
Americans eat fast food an average of 1 to 3 times a week, and when they do, they usually stick to what they know. But it’s not always the flashy…
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Vintage Photos of Diners in the 1970s
Diners are magical places, spirit realms really; houses made with walls full of souls, stories, and legends. These magical luncheonettes, breakfast nooks, and late-night watering holes have been around forever…
