Restaurants & Dining
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Overrated Regional Foods From Across America
“You’re traveling to [city]? You’ve GOT to try the [overrated regional dish]!” No matter where in America you go, there’s likely a famous dish that people will tell you must be sampled. But must it really? Often, these dishes are…
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Food Courts Around the World That Put Ours to Shame
Americans think they’ve cornered the market when it comes to fast food, and especially food courts in malls, airports, markets, and other locations. But other countries put America to shame when it comes to places where you can get quality,…
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12 Iconic Old-School Diners Across America That Will Take You Back in Time
The diner is a classic piece of American history. And while the traditional diner has all but been replaced by fast-food chains, there still remain a few die-hard examples of these nostalgic blasts from the past. If you’re on the…
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Beyond Basic: Why Vanilla Is the Best Flavor To Order at an Ice Cream Shop
Whether you’re rolling up to a Baskin-Robbins or stopping by a storied ice cream parlor, you’re bound to be faced with a lengthy list of tempting flavors. Some, like rocky road or turtle tracks, are chock-full of multiple ingredients. Others…
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Juicy Lucys, Sloppers, and Other Regional Burgers Worth Traveling For
Hamburgers are an American staple. They’re everywhere, and the assortment of regional burgers is just as diverse as the country. It’s possible you’ll find pimento cheeseburgers in Seattle, or a butter burger in Texas, but there are regions of the…
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The Insane Complexity of the Waffle House Plate-Marking System
Judging by Waffle House’s reputation, you’d think the chain’s employees already have enough to deal with on a daily basis. Chairs are thrown. People steal. On a good day, you’re probably only dealing with rudeness. Another thing Waffle House employees…
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The 10 Best Breakfast Chains Across America
Fast-food breakfasts offer plenty of conveniences, like quickly pulling up to a McDonald’s drive-thru to grab an egg McMuffin on your way to work. But for those mornings when you…
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This $20,000 Burger Actually Exists — Plus 3 More of the Most Expensive Burgers in America
Burgers have humble origins, but that doesn’t mean they’re incapable of scaling up. Way up. Shockingly priced burgers exist all over this country, from Florida to Las Vegas to Michigan.…
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20 of the Most Expensive Steaks You Can Order and 1 You Can’t
In a modern era of dining when eaters with refined, worldly palates expect more from their cuts of meat, upscale steakhouses have become increasingly opulent in their quest to present…
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9 Restaurant Chains With the Best Club Sandwiches
Club sandwiches are a staple diner food, and many restaurant chains have them on the menu, too. Typically, the sandwich is stacked high on toast with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato,…
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20 Beloved Local Pizza Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
There’s no such thing as too much pizza. That’s why so many successful pizzerias have turned their businesses into small chains. Regional restaurants are better able to cater to local…
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21 Restaurants with Crazy Lines But Are Still Worth the Wait
How long would you be willing to wait to nosh on your favorite food? At some popular restaurants around the country, the answer might shock you: three, even four hours…
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12 Under-the-Radar Fast Food Chains You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We all stop at McDonald’s or Taco Bell from time to time, but wouldn’t you rather hit the drive-thru somewhere a little more unique? There’s small fast food chains all…
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Yes, Chef: Restaurant Slang That Will Make You Sound Like a Pro
What could possibly inspire such a list of must-know restaurant slang? If you know, you know. If you don’t though, we’re talking about the popular TV show “The Bear.” “The…
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11 Denny’s Copycat Recipes That Are Sure To Be a Grand Slam
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re big fans of all things breakfast here at Cheapism. And when it comes to fast-food breakfasts, there’s nothing like a hearty platter from Denny’s…
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True Love Delivered: 11 Heart-Shaped Pizzas for Your Valentine
Though a heart-shaped pizza isn’t exactly a romantic gift for your sweetheart, it’s still a fun, light-hearted, and tasty treat for Valentine’s Day, especially for kids. It’s such a popular…
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Why You Should Never Eat Out on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, along with the sound of millions of people trying to make restaurant reservations. Valentine’s Day is the second busiest day of the year for restaurants,…
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19 Historic Route 66 Restaurants Worth a Pit Stop
The famous American highway Route 66, which ran all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica, was established in 1926 as car culture was taking over the nation. As more…
