Restaurants & Dining
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10 Things You Should Never Do at the Drive-Thru
People do lots of gross and ill-advised things when they’re eating. However, none of those gastronomic wrongdoings hold a candle to what some do when waiting in the drive-thru line for extra-large fries. Motorists often do unacceptable things at drive-thru…
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Popular Chicken Chain Zaxbys Opening 50 New Locations Nationwide
Zaxbys, the popular Southern fried chicken chain that has no interest in apostrophes, is planning a big expansion this year. With the intention of hitting a whopping 1,000 locations nationwide, the company is opening 50 new stores in 2025. Though…
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The Cheesecake Factory Reveals Its Most Popular Recipes
The Cheesecake Factory’s menu seems endless when you’re flipping through its pages at the restaurant. But if you’ve been there more than a handful of times, you’ve probably got a favorite dish on each page — and certainly a go-to…
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10 Fast-Food Chains That Never Freeze Their Beef
A burger is as good as its patty, and frozen beef is a one-way ticket to flavorless disappointment. Ice crystals that form during freezing can affect the meat’s texture and drain it of its juicy, mouthwatering potential. That’s why these…
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16 Must-Try Fried Chicken Sandwiches Across America
Fried chicken sandwiches are a hot (sometimes literally) item these days. The crispy bird has flown to the top of sandwich menus across the United States with the best chefs in the country luring hungry eaters with their finest renditions…
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9 Fast-Food Chains with a Cult-Like Following
There are people who eat wherever’s convenient, and then there are those whose favorite fast-food chain is basically a personality trait. The kind of fans who will drive an extra 20 minutes, wait hours in line, and argue with strangers…
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13 Things You Should Absolutely Never Say to Your Server
The brief social interaction between you and your restaurant server is a necessary part of eating out. But after waiting tables for years, service industry folks tend to hear the…
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The Best Chili Joints in America
Chili is one of America’s more controversial culinary topics: With beans, or without? Vegetarian or con carne? Texas, New Mexico, Cincinnati, or Coney-style? Is it a standalone food, or a…
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9 ‘Polite’ Things People Do At Restaurants That Are Actually Rude
You probably think you’re an absolute peach when you dine out — and kudos if you are. But a lot of those little habits we swear are helpful or polite…
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18 Regional Hot Dog Styles Across America to Try
Hot dogs are an American culinary staple, but how many of us truly appreciate the regional flair each state or city imparts to this classic dish? Just as the United…
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Famous Fried Chicken Spots Not Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
Great fried chicken is worth traveling for, but with a food so timeless and trendy, there are hundreds of spots doing incredible stuff across the country. Why get caught waiting…
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Iconic Old-School Steakhouses Across America Worth a Visit
The fine-dining steakhouse experience is a restaurant style forged in the last century — and it’s one that transcends the standard service levels of today. True professionals in the art of…
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17 Mistakes You Should Never Make When Dining Out
We all know that chefs and servers sometimes make mistakes, but don’t forget that diners can, too. These mistakes could cost you or the restaurant money, annoy other customers, or…
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8 Steakhouse Chains That Serve the Highest Quality Beef
If Americans love anything as much as mom and apple pie, it’s a proper steak dinner — the kind where legal vices arrive on sizzling plates. Luckily, there’s no shortage…
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12 Local Burger Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
Not all fast food burgers are on a level playing field, and as Americans we pride ourselves on the delicious quirks of our local burger joints and feel the rest…
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18 Vintage Photos of Classic Drive-Ins Restaurants
Whatever happened to drive-in culture? You’d cruise your car to the restaurant (not to be confused with drive-in theaters, though those two together made for perfect date nights), flash your…
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20 Oldest Ice Cream Shops in America
America’s love affair with ice cream goes back more than 100 years. For proof, look no further than these ice cream shops that have been scooping up fresh flavors longer…
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The Best Restaurant for Cheap Eats in Every State
Diners are always looking for a cheap and delicious bite. To that end, Cheapism compiled this list of well-reviewed and cheap restaurants in all 50 states and Washington D.C. We…
