Restaurants & Dining
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Beef Tallow French Fries Are Back on the Menu at This Popular Fast-Food Chain
People love to wax poetic about frying potatoes in animal fats. From duck to bacon, those fats impart an unmistakable, irresistible flavor. Beef tallow has long been associated with fast-food french fries, but health trends have mostly prevailed and made…
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13 Italian Chain Restaurants Across America Worth a Visit
Discover 13 Italian chain restaurants across America worth visiting, from classic pasta spots to fast-casual favorites serving comfort food we all love.
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The 10 Hardest Restaurant Reservations to Book in America
The world of highly coveted dining experiences has elevated reservations to the status of golden tickets — coveted, elusive, and promising experiences as exclusive as they are memorable. From the legendary Rao’s in New York, with its century-old history and…
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Chick-fil-A’s Iconic Waffle Fries Have Changed, And People Are Not Happy
There’s been a slight update to the Chick-fil-A waffle fries recipe, and it didn’t take people long to catch on. There’s a new ingredient in town, but it looks like these parts don’t take kindly to strangers. Here’s what the…
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15 Things to Never Do When Ordering Coffee
We enter into a social contract when ordering coffee, especially in the morning, on our way to work. The customer promises to order efficiently and get out of the barista’s hair, and the barista promises to minimize chit-chat. We get…
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Chain Restaurants That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2024
Among the restaurants declaring bankruptcy in 2024 were a few family favorites and chains that once defined casual dining in America.
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15 Chain Restaurants That Are Open on New Year’s Day
Who has the patience to cook a big meal on New Year’s Day? Certainly not you, if you did New Year’s Eve right. If you want to leave the kitchen…
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Fast Food Chains That Serve Alcohol
In many countries, especially in Europe, alcohol is served almost everywhere. In Portugal, for example, you can order a draft beer in a bakery. But in the U.S., strict liquor…
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You Should 100% Never Order These Foods On A First Date
Some foods can be disagreeable with almost anyone’s digestive system, while other foods might throw your body into harm’s way if you have a life-threatening allergy. And watching what you…
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9 Pizza Chains That Make Their Dough Fresh In-House
Pizza is pretty basic — dough, sauce, cheese, done. But when there’s nothing to hide behind, every ingredient has to pull its weight. That’s why pizza dough is the backbone…
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The Coziest Restaurant in Every State
Dining out is a treat in itself, but when you find a restaurant that really makes you feel like lingering, it’s especially satisfying. Whether you’re searching for a truly beautiful…
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Grubhub Ordered to Pay $25M Over Junk Fees and Scummy Biz Practices
Food delivery services are a great convenience for a lot of people, but it comes at a cost. It’s a third party middle man between you and the restaurant you’re…
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20 Best Gift Cards Deals You Can Get Right Now for the Holidays
There are always hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. Either they seem to have everything already, or they’re insanely picky. Picking up a gift card for their favorite restaurant or…
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Move Over Starbucks, Taco Bell Is Opening a Café
We’ve known Taco Bell through its fast-food chain days. We’ve known Taco Bell through its Cantina days. And now, we get to know Taco Bell through its Live Más Café…
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Chipotle Just Raised Its Prices Again to ‘Offset Inflation’
There are few restaurants of any variety as beloved as Chipotle in this country, and value is a big reason for a lot of people. That might be changing soon,…
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How to Get Free Wendy’s Frostys for All of 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Christmas trees are shining, carolers are singing, everyone’s buying presents, and Wendy’s Frosty key tags are back again. The annual sale is…
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Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurant Is Back From the Dead After 20 Years
Do you have fond memories of chowing down on crunchy tacos and endless chips and salsa at Chi-Chi’s? It was a beloved part of American life in the 1980s and…
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Olive Garden Responds to Mysterious Print Found on Breadstick: ‘We Are Concerned About This’
Sometimes we get a shock when we see the total on the bill when we go out to eat. Sometimes we’re surprised by the food that’s been served (good or…
