Restaurants & Dining
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Chain Restaurants That Are Closing Locations — and Which Ones Could Be Next
The pandemic has touched off another sad chapter in the retail apocalypse, with big-name stores filing for bankruptcy at an unprecedented clip. Chain restaurants and cafes, though generally in better shape than their independent counterparts, are joining the chaos. Some…
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Best Hole-in-the-Wall Indian Restaurant in Every State
Sometimes the most unassuming joints hold the biggest secrets, and it’s a given that if a restaurant has been around for decades, there’s a good reason. We looked to recommendations from local food writers, customer reviews on sites like Yelp…
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The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2020
COVID-19 changed much about 2020, including how we ate. Restaurants adjusted, giving us plenty of comfort food and even wine to-go. Here are the best and worst menu items of 2020, from spicy doughnuts to canned cocktails. Related: The Best…
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Which States Have the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions?
The response across the United States to coronavirus containment has been varied, to say the least. New York and California led the way early on with strict lockdowns, business closings, and mask requirements, and other states followed gradually. As the…
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Where to Eat in Chicago: 49 Local Favorites
The famous Chicago dog and deep-dish pizza have earned their well-deserved spots in the Windy City’s culinary repertoire, but there’s much more to Chi-Town cuisine, from comforting soul food to mind-bending molecular gastronomy. We’ve rounded up some of the top…
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One of Chicago’s Best Seafood Restaurants Is Open for Takeout
No matter where you are in America — even away from the coasts — tasty seafood options aren’t far away. Once you decide to forgo the national chains, get off the beaten path, and take a chance on some local…
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20 Restaurant-Worthy Twists on Boring Pantry Staples
If you’re getting tired of the same old dishes you’ve been making from your pared-down pandemic pantry, good news: it’s easy to switch things up without going out and buying…
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The Best Takeout Mexican Restaurants Across the Country
There’s no need to sit down at a restaurant for tip-top Mexican food, much less head south of the border. The U.S. boasts Mexican restaurants serving delicious, authentic fare from…
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30 Recipes for Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home
Enjoying great food and service at restaurants — without dishes to clean afterwards — is always a treat, but many of your favorite dishes can be cheaply and easily made…
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20 Canadian Restaurants the Rest of the World Needs
Poutine, poutine and more poutine? If you think the classic (and addictive) dish featuring french fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy that originated in 1950s-era Québec sums up Canadian cuisine,…
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15 U.S. Airports With Surprisingly Good Food
Airport food doesn’t exactly have a stellar reputation, and for a long time that bad rap was well deserved. For decades, airport dining has primarily consisted of unhealthy fast food…
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27 Restaurants for Wild Game Across America
Going off most restaurant menus, you might conclude that there’s only a handful of edible animal species in the whole of nature – namely, beef, chicken, and pork. In fact,…
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22 Most Popular Family Restaurants Across America
Groups of all sizes and ages can come together at family restaurants for comfort food and diner classics — sometimes at a buffet, and often for all-day breakfast. It’s a…
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Best All-Day Breakfast Spots in Every State
There’s no meal quite as charming as breakfast. No really — hear us out. We live in a busy culture, where skipping breakfast is seen as a sign of productivity.…
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18 Best Chain Restaurants for Keto and Other Low-Carb Diets
Switching to a low-carb diet can be tough. Most people don’t realize just how many carbs they’re ingesting (or the effect it’s having on their digestive health and weight) until…
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Where to Find a Good Meal at Every Major U.S. Airport
Whether you planned to or not, eating at an airport is often a necessity. Maybe your flight was delayed for four hours, or maybe you planned ahead to enjoy a…
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Exceptional Restaurants and Cafes In Your Favorite Stores
Retail therapy is well-named. There’s an easy dopamine rush in feeling that you could remake yourself with a smart new pair of shoes or the purchase of a fancy wallet.…
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60 Iconic U.S. Restaurants in Cincinnati and Beyond to Try Before You Die
Can’t decide on a vacation spot? Maybe it’s time to eat your way across America, sampling the unique dishes and unrivaled ambience at some of the country’s most distinct restaurants,…
