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u/AxlCobainVedder via Reddit.com 20 Vintage Photos of Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food was a different world back in the day, wasn’t it? No endorsements from rappers and athletes. It never broke the bank. The food tasted fresh. Miss those days? Here are some vintage photos of fast-food life between the…
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Cafe Sierra / Yelp The Most Indulgent Buffet in Every State
Buffets can be divisive — while some would-be customers love the variety, others hate the crowds and would rather sit and relax during their meal. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s no denying they can be a cheap way to satisfy…
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u/fastlanekj via Reddit.com Big Lots Is Reopening 78 More Stores in June. Here’s the Full List
Retail chains are dropping like flies this year, but one company is making a comeback. Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy last year, originally announced that it would close almost all of its stores. Since then, another company has stepped…
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Elton H. / Yelp Famous BBQ Joints Not Worth Visiting (And Where to Go Instead)
Great barbecue is all about patience. We all know how much patience it requires to cook it, but it also requires a ton of patience to eat it. You need to drive far away. You need to wait in line.…
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u/RedKittieKat via Reddit.com 10 Frozen Foods Only People Who Grew Up in the ’70s Will Remember
We’ve been living the good life of frozen food for about 80 years, and in the 1970s, things weren’t too different from what they are now. We’ve still got Stouffer’s and Swanson’s. We’ve still got lots of mac and cheese…
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Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty I Joined Costco. Here’s What I Wasn’t Expecting
Fans of Costco are quick to praise its prices and products, especially for groceries — and stocking up on essentials in one quick trip, from toilet paper to frozen pizza. I had long resisted the warehouse store because of the membership…
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Ben Erhard 15 Vintage Photos of 1970s Summer Cookouts
The backyard barbecue is as American as apple pie, and just as much of a tradition. Grilling outside, whether it’s for your friends, family, or your entire neighborhood, is one…
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Brett_Hondow/istockphoto Costco Will Close All Stores Nationwide on This Day in May. Here’s Why
Costco members who penciled in a Monday stock-up run will need to rethink their plans. The warehouse giant is honoring Memorial Day by closing all U.S. locations for the day.Here is…
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JD and Kyle Shoot Stock/istockphoto Bahama Breeze Abruptly Closes One-Third of Its Locations. Here’s the Full List
If your dinner plans usually involve steel drums and coconut shrimp, it might be time to check if your local Bahama Breeze still exists.The tropical chain just quietly axed a…
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Lichtwolke/istockphoto Legendary Hot Dog Stands Across America
Franks, wieners, weenies, red hots — whatever they’re called and however they’re topped, hot dogs are a perennial favorite of Americans. Tubed meat is a classic budget staple even when…
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Cheapism The 5 Best Costco Frozen Pizzas
When Costco discontinued its combo pizza, fans were so devastated that they launched a Change.org petition alongside an impassioned Costco pizza manifesto. The combo pizza, they wrote, “ignites a party…
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Cindy L. / Yelp 14 Unique Outdoor Dining Experiences Across America
Summer days are ahead, which, for food lovers, means one thing: it’s the season to enjoy eating in the great outdoors. No matter where you live in the country, there…
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clu / iStock 22 Photos of Vintage Convertibles
It’s hard to resist the allure of a convertible car, whether it’s a classic cruiser like the Ford Mustang, a revival roadster like the Honda S2000, or a quirky coupe…
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Crowded McDonalds by Leonid Mamchenkov (CC BY) McDonald’s Opening 900 New U.S. Locations
Just when you thought every highway exit already had a McDonald’s, the fast-food giant has decided it’s simply not enough. MickeyD is about to go full Monopoly board on the…
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JCPenney Closing Sign by Mike Kalasnik (CC BY-SA) JCPenney Closing More Stores Nationwide This Week. Here’s the Full List
JCPenney shoppers in several states will be left without a local store come Memorial Day weekend. The once-mighty department store chain is about to pull the plug on seven more locations across the…
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mohd izzuan/istockphoto 50+ Things You Absolutely Never Need to Buy
Useless purchases come in many forms. There’s stuff that’s used only a few times before being consigned to the basement or attic; stuff that’s pricey to buy but could be…
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LauriPatterson/istockphoto 17 Most Underrated Items at Fast-Food Chains
We mean no disrespect to the Big Macs of the world, but sometimes the most famous items on chain restaurants’ menus are also the most yawn-inducing. Whether other choices just…
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Qwart/istockphoto 18 Casserole Recipes That Freeze Well
We’ve all got those busy nights where cooking dinner is impossible. Instead of hitting up the nearest drive-thru, plan ahead and pack your freezer with ready-to-bake casseroles. These hearty, make-ahead meals…