Restaurants & Dining
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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 family. Plus, no matter how picky anyone is, you can…
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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 the Big Mac, Whopper, or Frosty. Whether they missed the…
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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 recent study by restaurant furniture company Seating Masters dug into…
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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 from the region, or are good stewards of the community.…
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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 thinks you’re under attack, and it floods your system with…
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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 knowledge about preparation, freshness, and handling of food items, tend…
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Fast Food Chains With the Best Customer Service, Ranked
Fast food might come in a paper bag, but the service can still make or break the meal. Based on the 2024 American Customer Satisfaction Index, which surveyed U.S. consumers…
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Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Here’s What Customers Can Expect
If it seems like chain restaurants are dropping like flies, it’s because they are. Just last week, Bar Louie filed for bankruptcy and started closing locations. Last year, half a…
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McDonald’s in Morocco Serves A Very Different Menu — Here’s Everything I Tried
I don’t make it a rule to go to the first McDonald’s I see when I travel abroad — I’d rather eat literally anywhere else. But on my recent trip…
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Beloved Chain Bar Louie Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Locations
Restaurant chains seem to be dropping like flies lately. Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Boston Market are just some of the nationwide chains that have filed for bankruptcy in the…
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The One Bucket-List Restaurant to Visit in Every State
Ready to splurge on the finer things in life? We’ve scoured the country for some of the most swoon-worthy cuisine in every state. Be forewarned: These spots aren’t where you…
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Here’s What To Order From the Five Guys Secret Menu
Folks, just about every chain has secret menu items these days. Five Guys — the Washington, D.C.–born burger chain — is no exception. From grilled cheese customizations and hot dog variations,…
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This McDonald’s in the U.S. Sells International Menu Items — And I Tried Them All
Want to try the Masala McShaker Fries or 280 Dijon Burger? We review the international items available at the McDonald’s Global Menu in Chicago.
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8 Restaurant Etiquette Mistakes You Should Never Make
Don’t dine out much? Hate spending money at restaurants? Been too worried to go back to a restaurant since the pandemic? There are plenty of reasons you may not remember…
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23 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About McDonald’s
There’s no fast-food joint quite as dominant as McDonald’s, which has become not just a staple of cheap eats, but a pop-culture touchstone over the past several decades. But how…
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Chick-fil-A Brings Back a Fan-Favorite BBQ Sandwich — But Only for a Limited Time
Chick-fil-A is getting ready for spring by bringing back a saucy fan-favorite BBQ sandwich and adding a new menu item. Here is everything you need to know. When Does the…
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Red Robin Burger Chain Considers Closing 70 Locations
Red Robin is the latest restaurant chain feeling the squeeze of the economy and is making big changes to stay afloat. Here is everything you need to know: Up to…
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7 Fast-Food Chains That Use Real, Whole Eggs
Eggs have become quite a luxury item these days, thanks to the ongoing avian flu outbreak that’s sent prices soaring. The USDA predicts a 41.1% price hike in 2025, and…
