If you’re the type who needs coffee before anything else in your day kicks into gear, your coffee has an important job. Important jobs belong to important coffees, and if you’re sourcing it from a fast-food drive-thru, things become trickier.…
Is anyone else instantly brought back to their childhood when they hear “La Cucaracha” or “Camptown Ladies” come over the loudspeaker of an ice cream truck? You might be tempted to yell, “Mom! Can I please have a couple of…
Few things hit like an Italian sub. They’re one of the best sandwiches we’ve got, and when the craving hits, it’s hard to ignore.Imagine if you will: You’re craving an Italian sub but your favorite local Italian deli is close, so you need…
East coast-style hoagies are a magnificent thing. If you’re a fan, you probably also like Jersey Mike’s. The backbone of this restaurant is the quality of the meat, made into sandwiches that mostly get set up in the same way:…
American cheese is a lot of things. It’s not technically “real” cheese the way others are, at least, according to the FDA, which deems it a “pasteurized processed American cheese food.” While it is made from real cheeses like cheddar and…
It’s breakfast time, you’re near a Chick-fil-A, and you’re going for it. But the breakfast menu is surprisingly large, so you have some choices on your hands. What are you going to order, provided you get there before 10:30 a.m.? …
Are chicken wings on special at your local supermarket? Trying to figure out what kind of dip to make for an upcoming party? There are a lot of reasons you…
If there’s one guilty pleasure food that reigns supreme, it is undoubtedly the fast-food cheeseburger. Chances are high that if you’ve chosen to eat one, you’re not worried about what’s…
The fast-food burger-and-fries debate will rage on forever. By this point, most people are extremely brand-loyal in the fast-food world when it comes to the entree. But one thing you…
With so many brands and flavors of ice cream on the shelves, deciding what to pick up at the store can seem overwhelming. Plus, the options seem to get weirder…
To transform a cucumber into the salty, sour, shelf-stable snack we’ve all come to love is an art. A little bit of dill, vinegar, and Kosher salt is only the…
A lot of my personal and professional life centers around specialty food. But can I tell you a secret? Hot dogs have always been one of my favorite things to…
Burgers and chicken sandwiches are probably the kings of the drive-thru, but sometimes the urge hits for something dippable; something crunchy, salty, and fried. When the chicken nuggets craving hits,…
There are times when most bread doesn’t make the cut. White bread may not be the healthiest or most flavorful, but certain things require it. We’re talking about fried fish…
Rao’s in New York City may be one of the hardest restaurants in the country to get into, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get hold of the iconic restaurant’s…
Burgers have always been the backbone of McDonald’s, but Chicken McNuggets have been a longstanding fan favorite since the ‘80s. Despite their popularity, McDonald’s has never really been too well…
It’s been nearly 100 years since Margaret Rudkin and her family moved into Pepperidge Farm and created a legacy. With a portfolio bigger than it has any right to possess,…
We live in a world of fast-food chain sandwiches, and depending on the town you live in, the best sandwich near you might actually be the chain down the street.…