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  • 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago Read More
  • waffle house sign

    Waffle House Is Now Charging Extra For Eggs. Here's How Much It'll Cost

    The effects of the bird flu are now fully in view as the egg shortage continues to raise prices. Waffle House is responding by placing a surcharge on its eggs.

    By Dennis Lee 6 months ago Read More
  • a basket of breadsticks

    Did Olive Garden Really Change Its Iconic Breadsticks?

    In recent years, there's been some chatter online about a change in quality for Olive Garden's breadsticks. But did the restaurant really change the recipe?

    By Cassie Womack 6 months ago Read More
  • Olive Garden restaurant sign

    How To Turn Olive Garden's Famous Breadsticks Into A Crunchy New Treat

    Breadsticks can be a tricky thing to save as leftovers since bread always tastes best fresh, but here's a crunchy hack to put Olive Garden breadsticks to work.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 6 months ago Read More
  • A chef working at a buffet.

    The First Las Vegas Buffet Cost Just $1

    Expensive buffets are now an integral part of the Las Vegas experience, but this wasn't always the case. In fact, entry to the city's first buffet only cost $1.

    By Joe Hoeffner 6 months ago Read More
  • A pair of hot dogs drizzled with mustard, with American flags sticking out of them.

    The Unexpected Restaurants You'll Find In The Pentagon

    Over 23,000 people work in the Pentagon. With so many mouths to feed, it's no wonder that the gigantic building is home to more than a few restaurants.

    By Joe Hoeffner 6 months ago Read More
  • Steel buffet trays loaded with food

    The Best Time Of Day To Go To A Buffet

    Eating your fill and getting your money's worth are what the buffet experience is all about. Here's the best time to visit the buffet for the ultimate feast.

    By Dylan Murray 6 months ago Read More
  • A Hooters chicken sandwich and curly fries on a plate

    How Is Hooters Still Open?

    Despite its extensive legal troubles, this restaurant chain, known for its chicken wings and scantily-clad waitresses, is still very much in business.

    By Simone Paget 7 months ago Read More
  • A person stirring a cappuccino with a spoon.

    Traveling To Italy? Here's What To Expect For Breakfast

    In Italy, breakfast is far from the most important meal of the day. For this reason, small, light, and simple dishes are often served in the morning.

    By Erica Martinez 7 months ago Read More
  • The Richard Nixon booth at Martin's Tavern.

    A History Of Political Schemes Linger Over One DC Tavern

    Presidents, senior politicians, and even a few Major League Baseball players have all frequented this tavern. Only one of them is mentioned on the menu.

    By Maria Scinto 7 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of several frosted cinnamon rolls

    The Texas Bakery That Sells Cinnamon Rolls The Size Of A Small Child

    Everything really is bigger in Texas, especially when it comes to cinnamon rolls. A San Antonio joint was home to this uniquely huge sweet treat.

    By Angie Seibold 7 months ago Read More
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