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  • Fried mozzarella sticks on a black plate with dipping sauce.

    The Sad Story Of McDonald's Disappointing Mozzarella Sticks

    Do you remember mozzarella sticks at McDonald's? This one-and-done snack faced an uphill battle throughout its short history, leading to its ultimate failure.

    By Joe Hoeffner 14 days ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse food including steak, sweet potato, rolls, and green beans with blue drink

    7 Healthiest And 7 Unhealthiest Items On The Texas Roadhouse Menu

    The Texas Roadhouse offers a varied menu, but not all of the items fit into a healthy diet. Here's what to know to keep your nutrition goals on track.

    By Holly Riddle 17 days ago Read More
  • Taylor Swift smiling in a close headshot

    The Cozy New York Italian Restaurant That Taylor Swift Loves To Visit

    Taylor Swift is a big fan of Italian food and her favorite spot to dine out is a cozy, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in New York City's West Village.

    By Allison Beussink 17 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of Olive Garden breadsticks

    How Olive Garden Dreamed Up Its Signature Dish

    Olive Garden has been serving unlimited freshly-baked breadsticks since almost the very beginning. It initially offered them for a very practical reason.

    By Paige Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • vanilla ice cream in a clear cup with a spoon

    For The Best Fast Food Ice Cream, Take A Stop At This One Chain

    You don't go to a fast food joint looking for gourmet ice cream, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't aim for the best option. Here's where you'll find it.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 17 days ago Read More
  • A headshot of Anthony Bourdain smiling at a red carpet event

    Why Anthony Bourdain Avoided Restaurants If Both Steak And Sushi Were On The Menu

    Anthony Bourdain loved to eat out and wasn't afraid to highlight common menu mistakes. According to him, restaurants serving steak and sushi should be avoided.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 17 days ago Read More
  • A waitress takes a pot of coffee over for refills in old-school diner

    Old-School Breakfast Chains That Have Disappeared Across America

    While there's no shortage of tasty breakfast options on today's restaurant scene, we have to salute the many chains that have closed up shop over the years.

    By Billy Francis 18 days ago Read More
  • Panera sandwiches, drinks, and chips on table

    7 Healthiest And 7 Unhealthiest Items On The Panera Menu

    Panera Bread has many healthful options, but others are filled with sugar, sodium, fat, and calories. These are the healthiest and unhealthiest items.

    By Holly Riddle 18 days ago Read More
  • A plate of hash browns with cheese from Waffle House

    How To Score Free Hash Browns On Your Next Waffle House Visit

    Know what tastes better than Waffle House hash browns? Free Waffle House hash browns. Here's how to get a plate for yourself that you don't even have to share.

    By Dylan Murray 18 days ago Read More
  • Tables inside Il Premio restaurant

    The Best Hotel Restaurants In The US

    Not all hotel restaurants are built equal. If you're looking for the hidden gems of the nation's hotel dining scene, these are the eateries to visit.

    By Melanie Andrade 19 days ago Read More
  • A diner eats a bowl of ramen with a soft-boiled egg

    The Colorado Ramen Restaurant Where Everything Is DIY

    Instant ramen, but make it fashion. Slurp your next bowl of noodles at the Colorado ramen restaurant where you create the best dish on the menu.

    By Alexandra Fay 19 days ago Read More
  • Close up of Margherita pizza

    The Best Pizza Places In New York City

    It's not difficult to find a good slice of pizza in NYC. From subway station shops to high-end hotels, you won't find a bad pie at these Big Apple pizzerias.

    By Khelil Bouarrouj 19 days ago Read More
  • Various glasses of draft beer

    Your Draft Beer Is (Probably) Filled With Bacteria

    Bacteria is probably the last thing on your mind when you're craving a cold one, but unfortunately, your glass of draft beer might be contaminated.

    By Moriah House 20 days ago Read More
  • Gus's fried chicken on plate

    Sorry KFC And Popeyes: This Old School Fried Chicken Chain Rules The Roost

    The options for fried chicken at fast food chains and casual restaurants are endless, but this old school Southern joint is a step above the rest.

    By Mariana Zapata 21 days ago Read More
  • Top view of assorted grilled steaks on wooden cutting board

    The Ingredient Commercials Add To Steaks To Make Them Glisten Onscreen

    Steaks in television commercials appear to be shimmering with juices, expertly seared, and perfectly colored thanks to a slew of food styling tricks.

    By Maria Scinto 22 days ago Read More
  • Chicken sandwich, baguette, and coffee cup from Panera

    Panera's Bread Might Not Be As Fresh Baked As You Think

    Freshly baked bread was part of Panera's brand identity for a long time, but now, those loaves, rolls, and bagels aren't as fresh as they used to be.

    By Allison Beussink 22 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a young woman eating a burger with her eyes closed

    Beloved Fast Food Chains That Somehow Haven't Gone National

    You never know when you're eating at the next McDonald's, which launched in California. These regional fast food favorites have yet to expand nationally.

    By Khelil Bouarrouj 22 days ago Read More
  • Cheesecake case at The Cheesecake Factory

    What The Cheesecake Factory Does With Its Unsold Cheesecakes

    Not every mile-high slice of cheesecake prepared at The Cheesecake Factory actually gets eaten by customers, so where do those unsold desserts end up?

    By Kat Olvera 24 days ago Read More
  • Route 66 sign

    16 Diners Along Route 66 To Visit On Your Next Road Trip

    Route 66 offers plenty of mid-century Americana including some classic, quirky, and unforgettable diners. Here are 16 to try on your next road trip.

    By Anita Surewicz 24 days ago Read More
  • Composite image of three restaurants which no longer exist

    The Strangest Old-School Restaurants We Can't Believe Existed

    These strange forgotten restaurants of the past were built on some of the wildest, weirdest, and in some cases most ill-advised ideas ever conceived.

    By Brian Boone 25 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the exterior of a Bob Evans Restaurant

    12 Signs Bob Evans Is Struggling

    Bob Evans has spent decades serving up delicious breakfast food, but lately it feels like the nationwide casual dining chain has lost its way. Here's why.

    By Jon Gutierrez 26 days ago Read More
  • Empty tables at a mall food court

    Old School Mall Food Court Restaurants That Disappeared

    Over the years, certain eateries became synonymous with malls, but so many of those once-prominent chain restaurants simply don't exist anymore.

    By Brian Boone 26 days ago Read More
  • Close up of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. signage

    How Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Capitalized On A '90s Movie To Become An International Seafood Chain

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. obviously has connections to a very popular '90s movie, but how the restaurant came about, and its continuing legacy might surprise you.

    By Khelil Bouarrouj 28 days ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Panera Bread location.

    The Unusual Way Panera Handles Employee Discounts

    Like many fast food and fast-casual restaurants, Panera Bread offers their employees a discount on the chain's food. However, they also add a unusual catch.

    By Allison Beussink 28 days ago Read More
  • A plate of fast food fried chicken

    The Unfortunate Reason Culver's Removed Fried Chicken From Its Menu

    Culver's fried chicken had devoted stans. But here's why not even a cult following could keep those fresh, crispy, fried chicken pieces off the chopping block.

    By Dylan Murray 28 days ago Read More
  • A platter of Rodeo Chicken Sliders from Mike's Place.

    The Family-Owned Ohio Restaurant That Keeps Things Eccentric

    It seems everywhere you look these days, restaurants are getting more and more corporate with sleek interiors. This Ohio restaurant is a breath of fresh air.

    By Joe Hoeffner 29 days ago Read More
  • The lit outside of Texas Roadhouse at night.

    You Can't Make A Reservation At Texas Roadhouse, But You Can Lower Your Wait Time With One Trick

    Just because you can't officially make a reservation at Texas Roadhouse doesn't mean you need to wait for hours. Here's how to snag a table more quickly.

    By Kylie Thomas 1 month ago Read More
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