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  • White bowl with meal leftovers in front of restaurant customer

    The Easy Way To Let Your Waiter Know You're Done Eating At A Restaurant

    Eating at a restaurant comes with some unspoken rules of etiquette, but they aren't just for show. Here's how to signal to your waiter that you're done eating.

    By Rolland Judd 12 days ago Read More
  • Marcus Samuelson in blue flat cap smiling at event

    The NYC Restaurant Where Marcus Samuelsson Goes For The Best Soul Food

    Marcus Samuelsson knows the New York food scene like the back of his hand, which is why this legendary soul food restaurant has a special place in his heart.

    By Erica Martinez 12 days ago Read More
  • Upscale looking dining table with wine glasses, fabric chairs

    Act Like A Fine Dining Pro And Do This As Soon As The Restaurant Seats You

    Fine dining can be intimidating if you're not accustomed to etiquette, but the rules are really quite simple. This is the first thing you should do once seated.

    By Erica Martinez 12 days ago Read More
  • Barbecue chicken pizza with red onions and cilantro

    The Unexpected Pizza Topping That Belongs Under The Sauce

    Even if you're a creature of habit, you might want to consider changing up your homemade pizza -- at least when it comes to the order of toppings.

    By Joe Hoeffner 12 days ago Read More
  • A driver being handed a drive-thru order from a fast food restaurant.

    12 Restaurant Chains That You Should Never Order Takeout From

    Not every restaurant is created equal when it comes to takeout. From fast food to fast casual, here are 12 chains you should avoid when taking food to go.

    By Joe Thristino 13 days ago Read More
  • Woman eating at a fine dining restaurant

    The Specific Bread And Butter Etiquette To Know At Fine-Dining Restaurants

    Fine-dining isn't just good food and expensive bills, there's a certain amount of etiquette involved which starts with how you approach the bread basket.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 13 days ago Read More
  • A close up of table at a fine dining restaurant

    How To Know When It's Okay To Eat With Your Hands At A Fine Dining Restaurant

    Learn how to tell when it's acceptable to eat with your hands at a fine dining restaurant, from subtle etiquette cues to guidance from the menu and staff.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 13 days ago Read More
  • An array of bakery goods displayed on trays

    5 Local Bakeries That I Always Go To In NYC

    It's said that you can find anything your heart desires in New York City. That includes some of the best bakeries in the world, five of which we've listed here.

    By Joe Hoeffner 14 days ago Read More
  • Composite image of three buffet restaurants, their buildings appearing to collapse

    11 Popular Buffets That Disappeared

    The all-you-can-eat buffet was once a mainstay of American dining, but since 2020, it's become much harder to find. These 11 options have vanished completely.

    By Brian Boone 14 days ago Read More
  • Tacos, chips, and beer on a table at a Mexican restaurant

    This Arizona Mexican Restaurant Chain Has Shut Down Nearly All Its Locations After ICE Raids

    This Southern Arizona Mexican restaurant chain lost 10% of its staff when 46 of its kitchen workers from Mexico were arrested by ICE and local officials.

    By Jessica Riggio 14 days ago Read More
  • Logo outside Cracker Barrel restaurant

    The Reason Cracker Barrel Just Paid A Settlement Of Over $100,000

    Cracker Barrel just can't seem to stay out of the news. Following a complaint, the restaurant chain decided to settle to the tune of $100,000.

    By Rolland Judd 14 days ago Read More
  • A plate being loaded up at a buffet restaurant

    The Worst Buffets In The US, According To Customer Reviews

    Some buffets make for an unpleasant dining experience. According to diners on Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other sites, these are the worst in the country.

    By Brian Boone 15 days ago Read More
  • Two customers ordering at the In-N-Out counter with staff in the kitchen in the background

    In-N-Out Combats The Youth's Latest Trend With This Change To Its Order System

    Cue the disappointment for Gen Alpha, as In-N-Out made a change to its ordering system recently to prevent disruption caused by this latest trend.

    By Paige Hughes 16 days ago Read More
  • Ten Tables interior with five tables

    This Popular Boston Restaurant Is Closing After 25 Years Of Business

    All things must pass, and for Boston-area diners, that includes one of the city's most beloved restaurants. Find out why it's closing its doors after 25 years.

    By Maria Scinto 16 days ago Read More
  • Andrew Zimmern wearing a black suit and smiling

    The US City With The Best Food, According To Andrew Zimmern

    Claiming to have found the city with the best food in the country is no small matter, but Andrew Zimmern has eaten widely enough to take his opinion seriously.

    By Dylan Murray 17 days ago Read More
  • Beef brisket sliced on a wooden serving board with sauces

    Where To Find The Best Brisket In The US

    There's no shortage of great BBQ in the United States, but where can you find the best brisket? We're rounding up some must-try spots doing it right.

    By Andy Beth Miller 17 days ago Read More
  • Small wooden bowl of grated parmesan cheese

    Don't Expect Shredded Parmesan At Olive Garden – Here's What You're Getting Instead

    Grated cheese is a staple of any Olive Garden experience, but the cheese getting grated until you say “when” isn’t the kind you may have been anticipating.

    By Dennis Lee 17 days ago Read More
  • exterior of Wythe Diner in Brooklyn with bare trees in the background

    The Famous Old-School NYC Diner That Was Just Picked Up And Moved (Literally)

    Brooklynites might've caught an interesting sight in Williamsburg when a flatbed truck drove away with this movie-famous railcar diner to its new home.

    By Maria Scinto 17 days ago Read More
  • a sign outside a TGI Fridays restaurant

    Why Becoming A Bartender At TGI Fridays In The 1970s Was So Difficult

    There's no shortage of skilled bartenders out there, but even the finest mixologists around would have struggled at TGI Fridays back in the 1970s.

    By Ben Hillin 17 days ago Read More
  • Sbarro logo in window

    The Only Recap Of Sbarro's Downfall And Resurgence You Need

    Sbarro once dominated the food court game, but changing times left the chain on the bottom rung. However, this nostalgic pizza stand is making a comeback.

    By Brian Boone 18 days ago Read More
  • The bar at a British pub with beer taps and shelves with liquor bottles

    Why Plastic Glasses Could Be A Sign Of A Bad Pub

    Walking into a pub can be a warm, inviting experience — or the complete opposite. For some, plastic glasses could be a warning sign toward the negative.

    By Ellery Weil 18 days ago Read More
  • A row of perfectly cooked potato skins on a wooden board

    TGI Fridays Claims To Have Invented Potato Skins, But Something Doesn't Add Up

    TGI Fridays is known for offering great potato skins, but the chain restaurant goes even further by claiming to have invented them. Is that true?

    By Ben Hillin 18 days ago Read More
  • Three plates with unique waffle creations, including an egg sandwich, chicken and macaroni and cheese, and bananas, chocolate drizzle, and whipped cream

    11 Restaurants With The Most Unique Waffles In The US

    Forget chicken and waffles, these restaurants take it up a notch. Some of the wildest waffle inventions feature pulled pork, kale, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

    By Andy Beth Miller 19 days ago Read More
  • A waiter getting ready to hand the dinner bill to diners at a restaurant.

    How To Split The Bill At A Restaurant Without Angering Staff (Or Your Friends)

    If you dread when the restaurant staff brings over the check because deciding how to pay for the bill with your friends is often chaotic, learn this expert tip.

    By Dylan Murray 19 days ago Read More
  • Inside Old Lisbon Restaurant in Aventura

    5 Underrated Miami Spots That Only Locals Know About (And I Keep Going Back To)

    Miami has its fair share of tourist traps, but that's not where the locals eat and drink. Here are five Miami spots that only people who live here know about.

    By Mariana Zapata 20 days ago Read More
  • Three burgers with New York City in the background

    The Best Burger Spots In NYC

    From smash burgers to thick and juicy patties, diner style to fine dining, these NYC burger joints in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens are sure to hit the spot.

    By Jenny Kellerhals Keogh 20 days ago Read More
  • A rack of ribs on a platter with barbecue sauce and a brush

    The BBQ Sauce Red Flag That Can Scream Poor Quality At A Restaurant

    We'd dunk everything in our favorite sauce, but its a red flag regarding the quality of the grub if a restaurant opens the floodgates for its barbecue sauce.

    By Rolland Judd 20 days ago Read More
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