Restaurants & Dining
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End of an Era: 11 Fast-Food Chains That Are Disappearing
As of 2023, there are 200,859 fast-food restaurant businesses in the U.S. — a staggering number to compete with. However, financial upheaval in 2020 and 2021, along with the cutthroat nature of the industry, have put many fast-food favorites and powerhouses…
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11 Controversial Pizza Toppings — And Why They’re Actually Good
You can find just about anything on top of a pizza. And why not? Variety is the spice of life, after all, so as long as everyone partaking in your pizza agrees on the toppings, get whatever you like. But…
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Who Needs NYC? These Regional Pizza Styles Are Way More Enticing
Americans have a big appetite for pizza, and America is a big place. That equals a whole lot of regional pizza styles that have developed across the country since pizza was first made here in the early 1900s in New…
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Overrated Regional Foods From Across America
“You’re traveling to [city]? You’ve GOT to try the [overrated regional dish]!” No matter where in America you go, there’s likely a famous dish that people will tell you must be sampled. But must it really? Often, these dishes are…
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Food Courts Around the World That Put Ours to Shame
Americans think they’ve cornered the market when it comes to fast food, and especially food courts in malls, airports, markets, and other locations. But other countries put America to shame when it comes to places where you can get quality,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
