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  • Olive Garden exterior sign on stone wall with green leaves

    Olive Garden Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Special — But Not For Long

    Bottomless breadsticks have our heart, but we're saving room for this limited special. Here's what you need to know about Olive Garden's fan-favorite reboot.

    By Alexa Valme 3 months ago Read More
  • Denny's Diner Sign

    Signs Denny's Might Not Be Around Much Longer

    Denny's, the beloved 24/7 breakfast chain, might not be around for much longer. Here are some signs we've noticed that point to its impending end.

    By Melissa Search 3 months ago Read More
  • person spooning food onto a plate from a buffet

    We Think One Failed Buffet Restaurant Deserves A Second Chance

    Some restaurants were hit harder than others by the pandemic, and this certainly included buffets. Perhaps it's time for this nostalgic chain to make a return.

    By Dennis Lee 3 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smirking in a tuxedo on the red carpet of an an award show

    Anthony Bourdain Gave His Stamp Of Approval To One Iconic Breakfast Chain

    Anthony Bourdain stands as one of the culinary greats and his appreciation for low-end restaurants (like this breakfast chain) made him all the more relatable.

    By Dylan Murray 3 months ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse rolls in a basket with small containers of cinnamon honey butter

    How To Reheat Texas Roadhouse's Iconic Rolls For First-Day Fluffiness

    For many, the best part of dining at Texas Roadhouse is those soft, pillowy bread rolls, but there's a certain way to heat them up at home.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • meatloaf, sauce, potato, and vegetables

    Chain Restaurant Meatloaf Ranked Worst To Best, According To Reviews

    Meatloaf is a standard across many American chain restaurants but some do it better than others. We've ranked the best (and not-so-great) meatloafs out there.

    By Shanna Powell 4 months ago Read More
  • Some of the many cheesecakes offered by The Cheesecake Factory, on display.

    The Logic Behind The Cheesecake Factory's Ridiculous Menu

    At around 20 pages, The Cheesecake Factory's menu is the stuff of legend. Surprisingly, there's a very logical reason why this chain has such an enormous menu.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • A bacon cheeseburger with fries on a wood cutting board

    This Popular Burger Chain Is Looking To Close Up To 70 Locations

    The restaurant industry is getting hit hard as inflation causes more people to cook at home. This popular burger chain has just announced a slew of closures.

    By Angela L. Pagán 4 months ago Read More
  • Person eating a steak

    8 Chain Restaurants To Visit If You're Looking For High-Quality Steak, And 7 To Avoid

    Steaks aren't high quality at every chain restaurant out there. We took a look at some popular chain restaurants to see which ones have excellent steak.

    By Anita Surewicz 4 months ago Read More
  • Devil burger with hot peppers protruding

    11 One-Of-A-Kind Burgers In The US You Need To Try

    Some restaurants elevate the humble hamburger to an art form. We looked across the U.S. for the best one-of-a-kind burgers you can find nationwide.

    By Paul Rothbart 4 months ago Read More
  • Hot dog in bun with mustard on white

    Forget Costco, You Can Get Hot Dogs At Another Store For Less

    When it comes to affordable, tasty meals, it's hard to beat Costco's legendary and cheap hot dog and drink combo, but this big-box store did.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
  • range of different vegetables available at buffet

    Seriously, Think Twice Before Eating Cut Melon From A Buffet

    The platters of fresh fruit like melons are in abundance on a buffet table, looking deliciously inviting, but you should steer clear for an important reason.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 months ago Read More
  • The Longhorn Steakhouse restaurant sign front and center

    The Brand Behind Longhorn Steakhouse's Famous Bread

    One treasured item on the Longhorn Steakhouse menu is the honey wheat bread, and some wonder where else they can find it, or if they can make it themselves.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Olive Garden sign on stone wall

    The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Ordering At Olive Garden

    Olive Garden has a pretty big menu, and there are a lot of mistakes people can make when ordering there. These are some of the biggest ones to avoid.

    By Brian Boone 4 months ago Read More
  • Traditional Chinese restaurant setting

    The Common Ordering Mistake You're Making At Chinese Restaurants

    Chinese restaurants have a variety of menu items to choose from, but you might be ordering the wrong way. Here's how to order your food at a Chinese restaurant.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • The outside of an Olive Garden restaurant

    The Kid's Menu Trick That'll Land You An Olive Garden Meal For Under $10

    For a much cheaper meal deal than you'd usually get from Olive Garden, it's worth ordering from the children's menu. Here's how to do it.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • All you can eat restaurant foods with tongues.

    Buffet Serving Utensils Are Small And Annoying For Such A Sneaky Reason

    Most envision an all-you-can-eat buffet with a heaping plate of various foods, so it doesn't make sense that the serving utensils are so tiny.

    By Carla Vaisman 4 months ago Read More
  • A Jersey Mike's meal sitting on a table.

    'The Martian' Is The Jersey Mike's Secret Menu Sub For Spicy Meat Lovers

    If you like sandwiches stuffed with spicy, red meats like pepperoni and capicola then Jersey Mike's 'The Martian' is the secret menu item for you.

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • Applebee's neon exterior sign at night

    What Time Is Happy Hour At Applebee's?

    All about eatin' good, and getting deals, in the neighborhood? Here's when Applebee's runs happy hour so you can enjoy the app-iest, drinkiest time of the week.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • A Freddy's restaurant viewed from outside.

    The Fast Food Chain With An Entire Menu For Frozen Custard

    Frozen custard isn't the most popular dessert option around. However, one fast food chain still dedicates an entire menu to frozen custard.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • A counter inside a diner with a mug, a pot of coffee, a napkin dispenser, and salt and pepper shakers

    Why Do Diner Menus Include So Many Different Options?

    What started out as a coffee and pie food wagon, diners have transformed over the years into pages of menus offering a variety of meals.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 4 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smiling during an interview.

    The Pho Chain Restaurant That Relieved Anthony Bourdain's Hangover

    We all have different ways of dealing with hangovers. Anthony Bourdain liked to manage his by eating a bowl of pho from one chain restaurant in particular.

    By Moriah House 4 months ago Read More
  • interior of chili's restaurant featuring chili's logo cutout from privacy screen

    How Chili's Won Over Customers From Fast Food

    In a time when many casual dining restaurants are facing hardship, Chili's has managed to thrive by taking on competitors in a seemingly different market.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 4 months ago Read More
  • Chi-Chi's salsa being spread on taco

    Chi-Chi's Menu Items That Should Stay In The Past

    Chi-Chi's is coming back, and we have some opinions on which menu items should stay in the past. Here's our full list of which ones can be eliminated.

    By Brian Boone 4 months ago Read More
  • interior of an empty Cracker Barrel restaurant

    Cracker Barrel Shades A Certain Chain Restaurant Over New Egg Upcharge

    Country-style restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has taken aim at one of their Southern competitors over its response to the rising cost of eggs.

    By Stephen Bradley 5 months ago Read More
  • A dish full of different kinds of Japanese sashimi, including salmon.

    What's The Sashimi Type Made From Thinly Sliced Raw Salmon?

    Due to its rich flavor, salmon sashimi is very popular. This dish's proper name, and how best to eat it, is information every lover of sashimi needs to know.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 5 months ago Read More
  • Applebee's pasta and grill combo

    Applebee's Is Finally Bringing Back Its Date Night Pass. Here's How To Get One

    Last year's Date Night Pass from Applebee's was a huge hit with diners and the restaurant chain is bringing it back for Valentine's. Here's how to get one.

    By Angela L. Pagán 5 months ago Read More
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