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  • Inside view of Trailer Park Lounge

    Is NYC's Trailer Park Lounge Actually In A Trailer?

    New York City's Trailer Parke Lounge is one of Manhattan's trendiest restaurants. However, some may wonder: is it actually located inside a trailer?

    By Erica Martinez September 25th, 2024 Read More
  • hand spooning food at buffet

    The Worst Secrets Of All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Exposed

    Eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet does have some upsides, for sure, but there are some pretty gross and disturbing secrets you might want to know about them.

    By Brian Boone September 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • people outside a Cracker Barrel

    The Story Behind Cracker Barrel's Name

    Cracker Barrel's name has a forgotten origin. Let's explore the folksy story behind it and how the restaurant captures the spirit of yesteryear.

    By Angela L. Pagán September 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Cracker Barrel fireplace and decorated mantle

    The Only States In The US Where You Won't Find A Cracker Barrel

    Cracker Barrel's list of locations is a good guide to where the chain is, but not where it isn't. These are the states that aren't graced by the brand.

    By Richard DiCicco September 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Red Lobster dishes

    Review: Red Lobster Crabfest 2024 Won't Reel In New Fans

    Red Lobster has been struggling recently. A new attempt at offering the once-popular Crabfest is an attempt to pull in new customers. We reviewed the menu.

    By Dani Zoeller August 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Rotary grater with cheese

    Olive Garden Cheese Graters Are Only Worth It For The Bragging Rights

    Olive Garden's cheese graters went viral after people realized the chain sold its cheese graters directly to customers, but there are cheaper alternatives.

    By Dennis Lee July 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Inside of a Cheesecake Factory restaurant

    The Reason Cheesecake Factories Are Decorated So Extravagantly

    The Cheesecake Factory's décor is dizzying because of its eclectic influences: Egypt, France, and San Francisco all shaped the restaurant's aesthetic.

    By Erica Martinez July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Fast food meal from above

    As Fast Food Prices Surge, It's Time For A Chain Restaurant Renaissance

    Fast food is pricier than ever. One alternative for inflation-weary consumers is chain restaurants, which can sometimes be cheaper than fast food.

    By Moriah House July 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Waffle House plate with grits

    Upgrade Your Waffle House Grits With This Simple Ordering Tip

    Next time you visit Waffle House, try customizing your grits with the chain's famous has brown toppings to take them to a new level of deliciousness.

    By Moriah House July 6th, 2024 Read More
  • omelette

    The Unexpected Secret Ingredient In IHOP's Fluffy Omelets

    IHOP uses an unexpected secret ingredient to cook a fluffier, lighter omelet. This mix-in makes the chain's omelets their own kind of breakfast creation.

    By Dennis Lee June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Olive Garden sign

    Olive Garden Should Be Locked Up For This Culinary Crime

    Olive Garden often breaks the rules when it comes to Italian cooking, but there's one crime in particular the chain does that should make the chain serve time.

    By Erica Martinez June 11th, 2024 Read More
  • red lobster on plate

    Can Flavor Flav Save Red Lobster?

    In the wake of Red Lobster's bankruptcy filing, one unlikely celebrity has stepped up to try and pull the chain from the brink of destruction: Flavor Flav.

    By Dennis Lee June 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Red Lobster's April Fools' Day Food Joke Should Be Real

    By Angela L. Pagán April 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Red Robin Offers 30 Different 'Bottomless' Menu Items

    By Dennis Lee March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • The Cheesecake Factory Is Thriving In 2024

    By Angela L. Pagán February 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Every Olive Garden Appetizer, Ranked

    By Danny Palumbo January 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Red Lobster Isn't Making Its Owners Very Happy

    By Dennis Lee January 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Red Lobster Adds The Best Potato Chip Flavor To Its Shrimp

    By Dennis Lee January 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Olive Garden Serves Something Called 'Chocolate Lasagna'

    By Dennis Lee December 22nd, 2023 Read More
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Is Not Worth Prison Time

    By Lillian Stone December 19th, 2023 Read More
  • Red Lobster Wants To Help You Throw The Worst Kind Of Party

    By Lillian Stone December 19th, 2023 Read More
  • Skip The Cookies—treat Santa To A Platter Of Olive Garden Breadsticks

    By Lillian Stone December 19th, 2023 Read More
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Bets Big On Dorito-Flavored Chicken

    By Lillian Stone December 19th, 2023 Read More
  • The Week In Food News: A Cantaloupe Recall And Crumbl's Redesign

    By The Takeout Bot December 2nd, 2023 Read More
  • Red Lobster Just Lost A Lot Of Money On Endless Shrimp

    By Dennis Lee November 13th, 2023 Read More
  • There's One Restaurant Nailing Both Delivery And Dine-In Service

    By Luke Gralia November 6th, 2023 Read More
  • Why The Olive Garden Experience Continues To Delight Us

    By Micheline Maynard November 1st, 2023 Read More
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