Restaurants & Dining
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Restaurant Horror Stories That Will Ruin Your Appetite
You’ll want to eat at home after reading these stories of filthy kitchens, horrible service, restroom mishaps, and sky-high bills that sent customers into a frenzy. From bugs swimming in soup bowls to kitchens crawling with rats, these restaurant horror…
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Cool Barn Conversions Across America
Barn conversions have become a popular trend, with farms dating as far back as the 1700s getting transformed into magnificent homes, restaurants, and venues. Many of these spaces retain traditional architecture features barns are known for — wood sliding doors,…
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The Most Beautiful Restaurant in Every State
We rely on our favorite restaurants for a delicious meal, especially when they’ve reached iconic status. But some gorgeous restaurants serve up a feast not just for the taste buds, but for the eyes, too. Whether you need an impressive…
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30 Classic Drive-In Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong
There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the nation’s drive-in theaters, many drive-in restaurants have closed down over…
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Iconic Sandwich Shops That Changed Lunch Forever
What’s on the menu for lunch today? Whatever your answer, chances are that it’s very different today than it would have been roughly a century ago. In the time that’s elapsed, many sandwich shops have tempted our taste buds with…
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22 Unusual Theme Restaurants Across America
You’ve probably heard of big theme chains like Medieval Times and Rainforest Cafe, but the country is replete with lesser-known theme restaurants — and you don’t even have to head to an amusement park to find them. These aren’t full-fledged…
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25 Belly-Busting Food Challenges That Offer Winners a Free Meal
Free food sounds like a deal, but when the only way to get it is to complete an extreme challenge, most people gladly pay for their meals. But there are…
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The Best and Worst Fast-Food Chains, According to a Major Customer Survey
Opening a fast-food bag after you pull away from the drive-thru is often an unsatisfying experience. Did they forget an item? Give you someone else’s order completely? Are the fries…
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This Is the Best Sushi Restaurant in Your State
Discover the best sushi restaurant in every state, from traditional omakase spots to creative sushi bars loved by locals and critics.
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Celebrity Restaurants That Completely Flopped
In between filming movies or TV shows, spending time in the studio, or posing for photoshoots, celebrities often search for new ways to fill their time. From rappers and singers…
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Places Where Diabetics Can Safely Eat Out
Diabetics know they should limit carbohydrates, fats, and sugar and up their intake of fiber. The Diabetes Plate Method created by the American Diabetes Association suggests that about a quarter…
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Popular Restaurant Dishes You Can Find in the Freezer Section
Eating out at a restaurant can be a luxury in the best of times, but over this past year, many of us have found ourselves dining at home more often…
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Food Trucks Worth Following in Every Major City
There were already legions of loyal food truck fanatics who always preferred restaurants on wheels before the pandemic. But when America’s restaurant industry collapsed, a whole lot of sit-down traditionalists…
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23 Indulgent Theme Park Foods to Try This Summer
From iconic classics to creative new bites, these theme park foods have earned praise from visitors and food critics alike.
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19 Ways to Make an Ordinary Grilled Cheese Extraordinary
A feel-good classic, the grilled cheese sandwich can be simple, elaborate, or totally offbeat. At its core are two slices of bread, sliced or grated cheese, and a little butter.…
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Essential Barbecue: 20 Dishes Every Meat Eater Should Devour
Have you ever had a barbecue bucket list? If you’re an avowed meat-eater, you probably should. Smoked meats of all kinds have a long history in the United States, and…
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Restaurants That Changed American Dining Forever
There are few things more central to a culture than what we eat, and over time a handful of influential restaurants have inspired a significant shift in how we eat.…
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Oldest Restaurant in Every State
Running a restaurant is tough under ordinary circumstances — nearly 60% close their doors within three years of opening — and the pandemic has made staying in business even more…
