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  • A square casserole dish with lasagna in it

    Stop Ordering Lasagna At Italian Restaurants And Grab This Cheesy Dish Instead

    Skip the lasagna -- this crispy, gooey Italian classic delivers molten mozzarella, golden bread, and unbeatable comfort at your favorite restaurant.

    By Dylan Murray 12 days ago Read More
  • A Cracker Barrel location.

    Cracker Barrel Axed This Southern New Years Tradition (And Customers Are Furious)

    2025 was not Cracker Barrel's year but it managed to shoot itself in the foot yet again on New Year's Day by quietly axing this popular tradition.

    By Cassie Womack 12 days ago Read More
  • Cracker Barrel exterior standalone sign with a tree

    Discontinued Cracker Barrel Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Cracker Barrel offers some classic Southern-inspired meals, but it also has to keep up with the times. These are the Cracker Barrel items that disappeared.

    By Brian Boone 12 days ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain speaking into a microphone inside a restaurant

    Anthony Bourdain's 'Bad Clue' To Avoid When Picking A Spot To Eat

    To apply Anthony Bourdain's advice for deciding which restaurants to dine at on vacation, you'll have to wait until you arrive & use your observational skills.

    By David Stringer 13 days ago Read More
  • Woman choosing food at a buffet, choosing healthy salad ingredients.

    Consider These Things When Deciding Whether Or Not To Tip At A Buffet

    Buffets are almost exclusively self-serve establishments, but does that mean that you shouldn't be tipping the restaurant's staff? Here's what to know.

    By Alexandra Fay 13 days ago Read More
  • Taco Bell Bag in car seat

    How Taco Bell Customers Have Flip-Flopped On The Chili Cheese Burrito

    Taco Bell's chili cheese burrito made a comeback after years of absence from the menu. To say that the response has been varied might be an understatement.

    By Paige Hughes 13 days ago Read More
  • Close up of brown eggs in carton

    12 Of The Biggest Salmonella Outbreaks In US History

    We review some of the most serious salmonella outbreaks and recalls that affected millions across the U.S., including items like eggs, poultry, and salad bars.

    By Brian Boone 15 days ago Read More
  • Outback Steakhouse red neon sign at night

    Outback Steakhouse Faces A $50K Lawsuit For An Outrageous And Unexpected Allegation

    Outback Steakhouse has recently been slapped with a hefty lawsuit whose allegations are a little unusual. Turns out, it's not the food that's at issue.

    By Rolland Judd 15 days ago Read More
  • Pancakes, cheesecake, and steak in front of IHOP, The Cheesecake Factory, and Denny's logos

    11 Restaurants With The Largest Menu Selections We've Ever Seen

    If you're an indecisive diner, you may want to avoid these restaurants, all of which boast hefty menus packed with a wide variety of dishes.

    By Andy Beth Miller 15 days ago Read More
  • Portrait of Elvis Presley wearing striped red-and-black top against a blue background

    Elvis Presley Always Ordered This Simple Dish At Mexican Restaurants

    For a famous person, Elvis Presley had a down-to-earth palate, even at his preferred Mexican restaurant. His go-to was this fairly simple dish.

    By Ellery Weil 15 days ago Read More
  • Rob Reiner depicted next to pastrami sandwiches.

    The Iconic New York Deli Rob Reiner Loved

    "When Harry Met Sally" forever enshrined a beloved New York deli with one of its most famous scenes. It was also one of director Rob Reiner's favorite noshes.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
  • retro food and cocktails signage outside supper club

    What Exactly Is A Supper Club?

    Undoubtedly, you've heard of a supper club, and perhaps you wondered what one exactly is. Hint: It's very retro and a uniquely Midwestern dining experience.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 15 days ago Read More
  • Server recommending menu item to couple at outside dining restaurant

    The One Italian Dish You Should Never Pass Up If You See It On The Menu

    Italian restaurants don't make it easy, do they? The best locations offer so many tempting dishes — but there's one that you should order any time you see it.

    By Rolland Judd 15 days ago Read More
  • Inside a cracker barrel restaurant

    The One-Of-A-Kind Place Where Cracker Barrel Stores All Of Its Antique Decor

    Cracker Barrel is known for its old country store feel thanks to all of the antique decor on its walls. This is where all that antique treasure is stored.

    By Erica Martinez 16 days ago Read More
  • A meal from Wendy's.

    What You'll Find At The World's Largest Wendy's Location

    You'll never guess the location of the largest Wendy’s, a massive restaurant that showcases the brand’s signature burgers with bonus menu offerings.

    By Joe Hoeffner 16 days ago Read More
  • Papa John's founder John Schnatter with a

    Why Papa Johns Has Distanced Itself From Its Controversial Founder

    Papa Johns founder, John Schnatter, was the company spokesperson and CEO for years, but the chain no longer acknowledges him publicly. Here's why.

    By Joe Hoeffner 16 days ago Read More
  • Person carrying a plate away from the Fire + Ice buffet

    The One-Of-A-Kind Interactive Buffet Where Customers Create Their Own Recipes

    Discover the unique interactive buffet where you can craft your own recipes, mixing ingredients and flavors exactly the way you like or to experiment.

    By Maria Scinto 16 days ago Read More
  • A basket of Texas Roadhouse rolls

    Are Texas Roadhouse Rolls Made From Frozen Dough?

    If you've ever wondered how Texas Roadhouse makes its delicious, fluffy rolls with cinnamon butter, we have the answer you've been looking for right here.

    By Kat Olvera 17 days ago Read More
  • Embarrassed birthday girl wearing birthday hat with chain restaurant logos in background

    10 Chain Restaurant Birthday Songs, Ranked By How Embarrassed You'll Be

    If you're easily embarrassed and can't keep a lid on your friends, take a look at which chain restaurants make the biggest spectacle out of your birthday.

    By Rachel Sobel 18 days ago Read More
  • A cookie, a donut, and a fortune cookie lying on a blue background.

    The Biggest Desserts You Can Find In The US

    Anyone with a sweet tooth knows that, sometimes, only the most decadent dessert will do. These restaurants offer supersized options to satisfy all cravings.

    By Asia Mayfield 18 days ago Read More
  • bulgogi cheesesteak in container

    5 Sandwiches In Chicago I Can Never Stop Thinking About

    Chicago is a paradise for foodies, but these five sandwiches are ones I never stop thinking about. Whether you're a local or visiting, you've got to try these.

    By Dennis Lee 19 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra smiling

    Frank Sinatra Had A Personal Booth-Side Phone At This Chicago Restaurant

    These days, having your phone at the table is pretty much standard. In the mid-20th century, though, it was a right reserved for the likes of Frank Sinatra.

    By Maria Scinto 20 days ago Read More
  • a ball of fried ice cream

    Why Fried Ice Cream Is Associated With Mexican Restaurants

    Whoever invented deep-fried ice cream did the world a serious favor — but just who was it, and why do we always see it served in Mexican restaurants?

    By Joe Hoeffner 20 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of sliced ribeye steak on a cutting board

    This Popular Steakhouse Chain Sells Over 15 Million Ribeyes Each Year

    Steakhouses need more than just juicy meat to keep ahead of the competition. But one chain does it through sheer volume, selling some 15 million steaks a year.

    By Lottë Reford 20 days ago Read More
  • A composite image of meatloaf and mashed potatoes on a plate with flies in front of a Golden Corral sign

    Think Twice Before Ordering Meatloaf At Golden Corral

    Golden Corral has almost any type of American food your heart could desire, which means meatloaf is on the table. Here's why you should think twice about it.

    By Laura Christine Allan 20 days ago Read More
  • Variety of Italian sweets

    This Common American Dessert Order Is Considered Odd At Restaurants In Italy

    Despite its popularity in the United States, this dessert combo might earn you a few side eyes and snide looks if you were to order it in Italy.

    By Erica Martinez 20 days ago Read More
  • evening dinner at Plaza Mayor in Madrid Spain

    The Peculiar Reason Dinner Is Served So Late In Spain

    It's unlikely you'll book a dinner reservation in Spain before 8 p.m. But why? The reasoning behind Spain's late-night dining habits might surprise you.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 22 days ago Read More
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