Restaurants & Dining
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Wingstop Finally Debuts a Chicken Sandwich – And It’s Already Sold Out
Just when you thought the fast-food chicken sandwich wars had fizzled, Wingstop threw its new sandwich into the ring and put everyone else to shame with a very tempting gimmick: Customers could get the chicken tossed in any of the…
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Where to Find Plant-Based Fast Food
Plant-based foods are having a moment, largely thanks to trendy meat alternatives from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, among others. Veggie burgers have made it onto the menus of some of the nation’s biggest restaurant chains, giving hungry patrons who…
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Get Your Chick-fil-A Order Faster With This Simple Trick, Says Employee
Waiting in a drive-thru line can be a frustrating experience, and customers of Chick-fil-A have reason to be annoyed. The average total drive-thru time for the chain last year was just over 9 minutes. That can seem like an excruciatingly long…
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This 90s-Era Target Cafe Is a Blast From the Past
Calling all 90s fans: A Target cafe is making the rounds on Reddit for its distinctly retro vibes, complete with neon signage and unmistakable 90s tiling. In August, Reddit user u/galaxy-m81 posted a photo of Food Avenue Express, a Target…
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Forget Pumpkin Spice, These Are the Starbucks Items Customers Really Want Back
While the media has been abuzz about the pumpkin spice latte, Starbucks devotees on Reddit have been waxing poetic about some of the chain’s discontinued items. Who could forget the Thanksgiving-themed turkey and stuffing sandwich, the sweet and savory salted…
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25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could Deliver
Most companies want nothing more than to drum up demand. Special promotions and flashy launches are one way to create buzz, even if the product ends up flopping. Other times, these products need no special marketing, selling like crazy on…
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Starbucks Raised Pumpkin Spice Prices — Where to Get Your Fall Fix Instead
Starbucks is bringing back the seasonal favorite that America can’t get enough of: the pumpkin spice latte. Like seemingly everything else, though, it’s fallen victim to inflation. The popular drink…
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This Pair Blew Past the World Record for Most Fast-Food Outings in 24 Hours
The Guinness World Record for most fast-food restaurants visited in 24 hours used to be 50 — but no more. Social media chefs Nick DiGiovanni (a former “MasterChef” finalist) and Lynn…
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14 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in America
Splurging on a good restaurant typically means ordering the special and some drinks. But America’s most elite fine-dining restaurants take decadence to a whole other level, serving up meticulously thoughtful…
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30 Strange But Surprisingly Tasty Local Foods to Try
Regional foods can often seem odd — unless, of course, they’re from your region. America is a big place, and in nearly every part of the country there are specialities…
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Treat Your Pup to a Special Snack on National Dog Day
To celebrate National Dog Day, some restaurants are offering special treats for your furry pal. Chains across the country, including Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Sonic, are offering dog-friendly snacks such as…
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Fast Food Sauces We Loved (and Loathed) That Have Been Discontinued
Nothing is ever permanent in the ruthless world of fast food. Favorites come and go, while head-scratching items remain on menus eternally. This is especially true for sauces, and while…
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Kevin Hart Is Opening a Vegan Fast Food Restaurant
Kevin Hart is joining the ranks of celebrities with restaurants — by opening a vegan fast food joint in Los Angeles. Hart House has an entirely plant-based menu featuring burg’rs,…
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Forget Ice Cream: Best Frozen Yogurt Shops Across America
If you’re looking to expand your dessert horizons beyond the fallback ice cream scoops, there are tons of frozen yogurt shops to delight your taste buds. From bold and unusual…
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Korean Corn Dogs and Other Fast Food Trends Coming to a Restaurant Near You Soon
Not long before the pandemic, the chicken sandwich wars were big news for fast-food chains. And they’re still raging — even Panda Express is joining the fray with its own…
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Subway Just Made This Big Change to Its Daily Operations
Subway plans to add automatic slicers to all 22,000 of its restaurants in an attempt to improve business — and be more competitive with rivals such as Quiznos. The slicers…
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Over-the-Top Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Across America
A perfectly made classic grilled cheese can be a treat, but when chefs up the ante with epic ingredients and cheese combinations, it becomes a true delicacy. All across the…
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You Won’t Believe These Shipping Container Transformations
Shipping container architecture — sometimes called cargotecture — has exploded in recent years, and that growth is expected to continue. One report projects that the residential cargotecture market size will…
