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  • Outside of Golden Corral restaurant with sign in foreground

    12 Reasons Golden Corral Allegedly Kicked Out Customers

    Golden Corral is one of the last standing buffet chains, but that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. These are reasons it allegedly kicked out folks.

    By Dani Zoeller 9 months ago Read More
  • Italian dishes on table

    Discontinued Olive Garden Menu Items We May Never Eat Again

    Olive Garden adds and removes dishes to and from its menu all the time, but we're particularly sad that we'll never seen these fan favorite recipes again.

    By Chloe James 10 months ago Read More
  • Jucy Lucy burger

    The Iconic Minnesota Bar With The Most Classic Jucy Lucy Burger

    The classic cheese-stuffed Jucy Lucy burger may have originated at this one Minneapolis spot, and the iconic bar offers even more delicious eats.

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • Olive Garden soups with breadsticks

    Olive Garden Soups Ranked From Worst To Best

    Olive Garden has a popular selection of pastas, salads, and assorted dishes, but we honed in on the soups. Here's how the four options on the menu stack up.

    By Katie Melynn 10 months ago Read More
  • A Denny's location exterior with blue sky and clouds

    Denny's Is Closing Over 100 Underperforming Restaurants

    In the latest round of economy-driven fast food closures, Denny's has announced that it will shutter 150 of its lower performing restaurants by the end of 2025.

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • Friendly's restaurant sign

    How Friendly's Pulled Itself Out Of Restaurant Ruin

    Friendly's has gone on quite the journey since it opened in 1935, even pulling itself out of total restaurant ruin. Here's how the restaurant brand did it.

    By Jacob Smith 10 months ago Read More
  • baby back ribs with barbecue sauce

    The Secret To Copying Chili's Baby Back Ribs At Home

    Chili's beloved baby back ribs have never been easier to replicate by yourself at home. Simply follow these two simple cooking tips and you're on your way.

    By Abstract Samm 10 months ago Read More
  • the cheesecake factory exterior

    It's Time For Cheesecake Factory To Dump The SkinnyLicious Menu

    While compiling a list of the lowest calorie options in a large menu serves a certain convenience, no one is served by dubbing it "SkinnyLicious."

    By Lindsey Reynolds 10 months ago Read More
  • Steak and Ale tile sign

    Whatever Happened To Steak And Ale Restaurants?

    For decades, Steak and Ale was the go-to affordable casual dining destination for many Americans. And then, it was gone. What happened to the beloved chain?

    By Kurt Suchman 11 months ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse butter rolls

    Are Texas Roadhouse's Beloved Rolls Really Shrinking?

    Speculation about Texas Roadhouse is sizzling across social media. Videos posted on TikTok question the size of the steakhouse chain's bread.

    By Stephen Bradley 11 months ago Read More
  • 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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 11 months ago 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
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