Restaurants & Dining

  • Family at A&W Restaurant 1970s

    Where Middle-Class Families Went Out to Eat in the ’70s

    Though it wasn’t an every-night occasion, going out to dinner wasn’t unheard of when you were growing up in the middle class in the 1970s. But when it happened, for the most part, there was a budget to be kept…

  • California: Wirsthaus

    Best German Restaurant in Every State

    Full of rich, meaty, carbohydrate-dense dishes like bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), bratwurst (sausage), roulade (thinly rolled meat), and schnitzel (cutlet), German cuisine is some of the best comfort food around. Luckily, you don’t have to book a flight with Lufthansa to…

  • Del Taco Taco

    The Only Fast-Food Tacos Worth Your Money

    Mexican-style fast-food restaurants cover just about every inch of this country. Taco Bell has over 8,000 locations alone — in most cases, it’s easy to grab some fast-food tacos. But nearly all of these chains have a ton of menu…

  • A close-up shot of the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich in a cardboard container with a sauce packet.

    7 Fast Food Chains That Use Real, High-Quality Chicken

    Right after the good ol’ burger, chicken — whether fried, grilled, or sandwiched — is one of America’s favorite indulgences. Just about every fast-food joint has chicken on the menu, and while many claim they serve “real” chicken, some still…

  • McDonald's employee putting french fries into a container

    Where to Get Free Fries on National French Fry Day

    Mark your calendars, because National French Fry Day falls on Friday, July 11, this year. While you may not celebrate that “holiday” regularly, plenty of fast-food restaurants do by giving out free and cheap fries. What’s not to love about…

  • Worst Mexican Chains in America

    The Absolute Worst Mexican Chains in America, According to Customers

    Mexican and Tex-Mex food is everywhere in America. Fast-food and sit-down chain restaurants serving Mexican food dot the country, and they run the gamut in quality. Some will provide a delicious and fun meal for your family, while others will…