Restaurants & Dining
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It’s NFL Draft Day in Green Bay: Discover Wisconsin’s Most Iconic Foods
Diehard football fans are excited about heading to Green Bay for this year’s NFL Draft. As a Wisconsinite and Packers fan myself, I agree that experiencing Lambeau Field and the history of the franchise is pretty exhilarating. But you know…
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These Chains Are Giving Out Free Pretzels for National Pretzel Day (April 26)
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and in honor of the noble twisted dough, several big-name chains…
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The Most Expensive Food at Every MLB Stadium
A new Major League Baseball season is here, and big-league teams are focused on putting the best players at the plate — and memorable food on your plate. Whether it’s sushi in Seattle or breakfast cereal cloaking a hot dog…
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Restaurant Chains That Still Serve Meat Containing Antibiotics
We all try to turn a blind eye when we eat out. But when it comes to the meat on your plate and the antibiotics behind it, maybe it’s time to pay closer attention. Overusing antibiotics in livestock — including…
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States That Eat the Most Fast Food
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts analyzed some data on the number of fast-food restaurants in each state, as well as general fast-food consumption across the country, and gave each state a score (for the full, complicated methodology, check here). Want…
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The Best Sports Bars in America, Ranked
When playoff time hits, sometimes watching the game at home doesn’t really do the trick. Sometimes you need to be surrounded by strangers, slapping five with people who have been doing nothing but eating fried food and licking their fingers.…
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The Best Fast-Food Chicken Chains, Ranked
Chicken-focused fast food chains are a part of our world that aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dealing with tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, or bone-in wings, there are probably plenty of options…
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American Cities With the Most Expensive Pizza
When you’re hungry, don’t feel like cooking, and don’t want to spend a lot of money, pizza is the perfect choice. It’s cheap, readily available, and can feed a whole…
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The Biggest Fast-Food Flops of All Time
Fast-food restaurants make some of our favorite guilty pleasures, many of which have reached iconic status. But it takes a lot of experimenting to score a hit the likes of…
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The Top 10 Most Popular Cuisines in America
Americans might argue over politics, parking spots, and pineapple on pizza — but when it comes to food, they’re pretty united in one thing: global flavors run the table. A…
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Your State’s Favorite Local Restaurant Chain
Chain restaurants elicit strong reactions in people. Sometimes it’s ire and criticism, but sometimes it’s adoration. Many people love small chains that have a long local history, serve beloved foods…
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The Spiciest Food in America
Some studies suggest that eating extremely spicy food can make you feel high. When capsaicin — the compound that makes chili peppers spicy — hits your pain receptors, your brain…
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10 Things You Should Never Order at a Restaurant
In the bustling world of restaurant kitchens, those who serve the food often have unique insights into the dishes they wouldn’t dare order themselves. These industry insiders, armed with behind-the-scenes…
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Fast Food Chains With the Best Customer Service, Ranked
Fast food might come in a paper bag, but the service can still make or break the meal. Based on the 2024 American Customer Satisfaction Index, which surveyed U.S. consumers…
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Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Here’s What Customers Can Expect
If it seems like chain restaurants are dropping like flies, it’s because they are. Just last week, Bar Louie filed for bankruptcy and started closing locations. Last year, half a…
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McDonald’s in Morocco Serves A Very Different Menu — Here’s Everything I Tried
I don’t make it a rule to go to the first McDonald’s I see when I travel abroad — I’d rather eat literally anywhere else. But on my recent trip…
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Beloved Chain Bar Louie Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Locations
Restaurant chains seem to be dropping like flies lately. Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Boston Market are just some of the nationwide chains that have filed for bankruptcy in the…
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The One Bucket-List Restaurant to Visit in Every State
Ready to splurge on the finer things in life? We’ve scoured the country for some of the most swoon-worthy cuisine in every state. Be forewarned: These spots aren’t where you…
