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  • a close-up of Guy Fieri wearing sun glasses outside

    How A Single Steak Dinner Changed Guy Fieri's Life

    Guy Fieri is known for his love of good cooking, but becoming a chef began when he cooked a steak dinner at a young age for two particular diners.

    By Dylan Murray 3 months ago Read More
  • Alton Brown with his mouth open

    Alton Brown's All-Time Favorite Double Cheeseburger Is From This Oklahoma Restaurant

    Alton Brown said he found the best double cheeseburger in America in one particular restaurant in Oklahoma City. It’s a bold claim.

    By Maria Scinto 3 months ago Read More
  • Red Robin restaurant

    Signs Red Robin Is Struggling

    Red Robin had its heyday in the mid 2010s, but nowadays it's not doing so well. These are some key signs that Red Robin is really struggling to stay afloat.

    By Dylan Myers 3 months ago Read More
  • Panera Bread exterior

    Discontinued Panera Bread Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Are you missing that chipotle chicken panini? Us, too. These are some discontinued Panera Bread items we're probably not ever getting back again. Sigh.

    By Amber Winston 3 months ago Read More
  • different Tex-Mex foods

    What Happened To Chi-Chi's Restaurants?

    Sure, we have Chipotle, Qdoba, and Moe's, but whatever happened to the Tex-Mex gem that is Chi-Chi's? Is the restaurant even open anymore?

    By Angela L. Pagán 3 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of Chili's restaurant

    This Chili's Fan-Favorite Appetizer Is Back After Over 15 Years (But There's A Catch)

    If you're feeling nostalgic for the early 2000s, Chili's is running a slew of throwback hits that are sure to satisfy, like the return of this appetizer.

    By Dennis Lee 4 months ago Read More
  • A cooked lobster tail served on a plate with lemons.

    How Long Will Lobsterfest 2025 Last At Red Lobster?

    During Lobsterfest, Red Lobster serves an array of exciting lobster dishes. If you want to try them, you'd best hurry; Lobsterfest ends fairly soon.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
  • Golden Corral sign and foods to skip

    17 Golden Corral Buffet Items You Should Always Skip

    Golden Corral's buffet offers dozens of dishes, but they're not all worth it. We tasted our way through plenty of the options to warn you about which to avoid.

    By Sam Skopp 4 months ago Read More
  • 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago Read More
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