Fried chicken is an American classic in all its forms, from crispy, bone-in chicken drumsticks straight from a cardboard bucket to the trendy spicy chicken sandwich. Many chain restaurants specialize in chicken, but they’re not all created equal. Next time…
A lot of people know just how much firepower the McDonald’s breakfast menu packs, but where do you start your order? There are plenty of options, ranging from pancakes to breakfast sandwiches. Let’s take a look at the McDonald’s breakfast…
Americans eat fast food an average of 1 to 3 times a week, and when they do, they usually stick to what they know. But it’s not always the flashy burgers or buzzy limited-time drops that win out. In many…
Diners are magical places, spirit realms really; houses made with walls full of souls, stories, and legends. These magical luncheonettes, breakfast nooks, and late-night watering holes have been around forever for a reason: They bring us together. Feeling nostalgic for…
Retail chains seem like they’re dropping like flies. Joann, a popular craft store, is going out of business completely, and Big Lots closed most locations after bankruptcy as well. But it’s not just retail that’s taking a hit: Restaurants are…
There are people out there who don’t eat seafood, and that’s really a bummer for them. Life is a lot less wonderful without the ocean’s bounty. If you’re a seafood lover, however, this country has a bounty of underwater delicacies…
Vacations are a time for indulging, especially cruises. You’re surrounded by restaurants and buffets 24/7, but over-indulging too many times is one thing you don’t want to do on a…
Buffets peaked in the 1980s and ‘90s. It seemed like every family was eating at the new buffet restaurant in town, and everyone loved the endless selection and variety —…
America’s dining culture has changed. Fast food got fancier, menus got harder to read, and acai bowls and matcha replaced the good ol’ Americana burger. But Boomers — being creatures…
Fans of the Mexican Grill, rejoice, chances are, your zip code is getting a new burrito outpost. Chipotle is charging ahead with expansion and plans to open more than 300…
International cuisine generates plenty of buzz, from Italian pastas to Indian curries. But there are plenty of beloved regional gems worth trying throughout the United States. From entrees and side…
The late chef Anthony Bourdain, a New Yorker through and through, famously said that In-N-Out was his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. “This is like a ballistic missile … a…
Sometimes, you just want to stuff yourself silly, and a good all-you-can-eat meal is just the ticket. While some of the nation’s best buffets are always a safe bet, your options…
New England is not all clam chowda and lobsta rolls. It’s a lot of that, granted, but not all. The region’s real food identity is built on traditions that rarely…
There’s a slew of reasons to go to Costco, and buying things in bulk isn’t even the best one. Whether you’re a little kid jamming on a slice of pizza while…
Fact: There’s a lot of delicious pizza to be had across the country. Also a fact: There are some pizzerias that have become famous when they, well, maybe shouldn’t have. …
Diehard fans of a truly well-crafted sandwich will tell you that one of the best places to enjoy that favorite meal is a well-researched deli. Whether it’s a classic Jewish…
It’s hard to beat your favorite local greasy spoon. But sometimes you’re on the road and you just need a short order breakfast at 6 p.m., or a cheeseburger in…