Restaurants & Dining
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Beyond Basic: Why Vanilla Is the Best Flavor To Order at an Ice Cream Shop
Whether you’re rolling up to a Baskin-Robbins or stopping by a storied ice cream parlor, you’re bound to be faced with a lengthy list of tempting flavors. Some, like rocky road or turtle tracks, are chock-full of multiple ingredients. Others…
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Juicy Lucys, Sloppers, and Other Regional Burgers Worth Traveling For
Hamburgers are an American staple. They’re everywhere, and the assortment of regional burgers is just as diverse as the country. It’s possible you’ll find pimento cheeseburgers in Seattle, or a butter burger in Texas, but there are regions of the…
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The Insane Complexity of the Waffle House Plate-Marking System
Judging by Waffle House’s reputation, you’d think the chain’s employees already have enough to deal with on a daily basis. Chairs are thrown. People steal. On a good day, you’re probably only dealing with rudeness. Another thing Waffle House employees…
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Freakshakes, Anyone? 12 Over-the-Top Milkshakes Across America
Outrageous, over-the-top milkshakes — sometimes referred to as “freakshakes” — were a huge trend that exploded sometime around 2016. The weirder and more insane the toppings, the better, so people were sipping on unruly monstrosities just for a good Instagram…
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The 10 Best Breakfast Chains Across America
Fast-food breakfasts offer plenty of conveniences, like quickly pulling up to a McDonald’s drive-thru to grab an egg McMuffin on your way to work. But for those mornings when you have a bit more time and want to sit down…
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This $20,000 Burger Actually Exists — Plus 3 More of the Most Expensive Burgers in America
Burgers have humble origins, but that doesn’t mean they’re incapable of scaling up. Way up. Shockingly priced burgers exist all over this country, from Florida to Las Vegas to Michigan. One of them even costs a whopping 20 grand. Want…
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20 of the Most Expensive Steaks You Can Order and 1 You Can’t
In a modern era of dining when eaters with refined, worldly palates expect more from their cuts of meat, upscale steakhouses have become increasingly opulent in their quest to present…
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9 Restaurant Chains With the Best Club Sandwiches
Club sandwiches are a staple diner food, and many restaurant chains have them on the menu, too. Typically, the sandwich is stacked high on toast with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato,…
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20 Beloved Local Pizza Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
There’s no such thing as too much pizza. That’s why so many successful pizzerias have turned their businesses into small chains. Regional restaurants are better able to cater to local…
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21 Restaurants with Crazy Lines But Are Still Worth the Wait
How long would you be willing to wait to nosh on your favorite food? At some popular restaurants around the country, the answer might shock you: three, even four hours…
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Yes, Chef: Restaurant Slang That Will Make You Sound Like a Pro
What could possibly inspire such a list of must-know restaurant slang? If you know, you know. If you don’t though, we’re talking about the popular TV show “The Bear.” “The…
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11 Denny’s Copycat Recipes That Are Sure To Be a Grand Slam
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re big fans of all things breakfast here at Cheapism. And when it comes to fast-food breakfasts, there’s nothing like a hearty platter from Denny’s…
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True Love Delivered: 11 Heart-Shaped Pizzas for Your Valentine
Though a heart-shaped pizza isn’t exactly a romantic gift for your sweetheart, it’s still a fun, light-hearted, and tasty treat for Valentine’s Day, especially for kids. It’s such a popular…
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10 Food Court Dishes You Should Never Eat
While the mall food court can be a welcoming place where fatigued shoppers eat to their heart’s content, there are plenty of items you’d be wise to avoid. That suspicious-looking…
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25 Iconic Old-School Pizzerias Across America Still Serving Excellent Pies
Is there any single food that is as universally beloved as pizza? Probably not. There’s just something poetic about the combination of salty dough, acidic tomato sauce, and a gooey…
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Fast-Food Menu Items You’ll Find Only Abroad
Just because some of the world’s biggest fast-food chains originated in the U.S. doesn’t mean the iconic food items they created were perfected there. Predictably familiar names, such as McDonald’s…
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7 Drive-Thru Behaviors Starbucks Baristas Find Obnoxious
While you might be dreading the impending workday and itching for caffeine as you roll through the Starbucks drive-thru in the morning, remember that there’s a person behind the speaker…
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Want Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-A? You’ll Need To Know the Secret Phrase
Many of us are familiar with the all-consuming Chick-fil-A cravings that can pop up at a moment’s notice. One moment you’re having a productive day at the office, absolutely cruising…
