Restaurants & Dining
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These Chains Are Giving Out Free Pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26)
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and in honor of the noble twisted dough, several big-name chains…
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The Most Charming Retro Diner in Every State
Diners hold a special place in America’s food history, becoming a popular restaurant choice in the first half of the 20th century but with few of them remaining in their original form today. Some diners have nailed their offerings so…
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The Most Expensive Food at Every MLB Stadium
A new Major League Baseball season is here, and big-league teams are focused on putting the best players at the plate — and memorable food on your plate. Whether it’s sushi in Seattle or breakfast cereal cloaking a hot dog…
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Famous Steakhouses That Aren’t Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
This country is teeming with incredible steakhouses, both discovered and undiscovered. But the unfortunate truth is that many of the best steakhouses in the U.S. are more or less the same. You can eat only so many $150 tomahawks before…
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Restaurant Chains That Still Serve Meat Containing Antibiotics
We all try to turn a blind eye when we eat out. But when it comes to the meat on your plate and the antibiotics behind it, maybe it’s time to pay closer attention. Overusing antibiotics in livestock — including…
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States That Eat the Most Fast Food
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts analyzed some data on the number of fast-food restaurants in each state, as well as general fast-food consumption across the country, and gave each state a score (for the full, complicated methodology, check here). Want…
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This Is Your Breakfast Burger Bucket List
Biting into a breakfast burger stuffed with oozing eggs and crispy bacon makes for a memorable way to start the day when you’re craving a savory breakfast. Across the country,…
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Once-Popular Pizza Chains That No Longer Exist
Everybody likes pizza. So naturally, if you want to open a food spot, you go for the obvious: pizza. Because duh, demand. But the thing is, when everyone loves pizza,…
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The Best Sports Bars in America, Ranked
When playoff time hits, sometimes watching the game at home doesn’t really do the trick. Sometimes you need to be surrounded by strangers, slapping five with people who have been…
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The Best Fast-Food Chicken Chains, Ranked
Chicken-focused fast food chains are a part of our world that aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dealing with tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, or bone-in wings, there are probably plenty of options…
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American Cities With the Most Expensive Pizza
When you’re hungry, don’t feel like cooking, and don’t want to spend a lot of money, pizza is the perfect choice. It’s cheap, readily available, and can feed a whole…
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11 Foods You Should Never Order At A Diner
There’s plenty to love about a diner. Your standard diner will have all your bases covered for comfort food and an encyclopedic menu. It’s easy to get lost in the…
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The Biggest Fast-Food Flops of All Time
Fast-food restaurants make some of our favorite guilty pleasures, many of which have reached iconic status. But it takes a lot of experimenting to score a hit the likes of…
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The Top 10 Most Popular Cuisines in America
Americans might argue over politics, parking spots, and pineapple on pizza — but when it comes to food, they’re pretty united in one thing: global flavors run the table. A…
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Your State’s Favorite Local Restaurant Chain
Chain restaurants elicit strong reactions in people. Sometimes it’s ire and criticism, but sometimes it’s adoration. Many people love small chains that have a long local history, serve beloved foods…
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The Spiciest Food in America
Some studies suggest that eating extremely spicy food can make you feel high. When capsaicin — the compound that makes chili peppers spicy — hits your pain receptors, your brain…
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After Trying 9 Taco Bell Burritos, There Is a Clear Winner
Taco Bell serves nearly 1 billion burritos annually, with an ever-changing lineup of goodies. But with nine different burritos on the menu, most of which sound identical, how are you…
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10 Things You Should Never Order at a Restaurant
In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, those who serve the food often have unique insights into the dishes they wouldn’t dare order themselves. These industry insiders, armed with behind-the-scenes…
