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  • Rick Steves speaks on stage, looking up at the crowd

    Rick Steves' Simple Menu Rule To Find The Best Restaurants Abroad

    If you want to eat well abroad and not fall for mediocre tourist traps that will price-gouge you, then listen to expert traveler Rick Steves' advice.

    By Alba Caraceni 3 hours ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse rolls with honey butter

    The Super Specific Beer Rule Texas Roadhouse Never Breaks

    Behind every frosty pint at Texas Roadhouse is a secret to why their beer tastes so crisp, which a strict rule to serve every draft at a specific temperature.

    By Lili Kim 23 hours ago Read More
  • person holding fried chicken in box

    This Is The Most Successful Chicken Chain. Here's Why

    Chicken is big business, and no chain does it quite like the one that rules the roost. Here's why one chicken shop is a favorite in the flock.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 day ago Read More
  • Decadent cake shakes

    This Chicago Fast Casual Restaurant Is The Reason We Have Cake Shakes

    If you never been to this fast casual chain in Chicago, or never had a cake shake, it's time to visit and order the gloriously sweet item that it's known for.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 4 days ago Read More
  • Steak cooking on a flaming grill

    Ruth's Chris' 2-Second Rule For Grilling The Perfect Sizzling Steak

    There's no denying that Ruth's Chris Steak House knows how to cook an excellent steak. Here's a simple rule the chain follows that you can implement yourself.

    By Alba Caraceni 4 days ago Read More
  • close up of served barbecue ribs

    America's Largest BBQ Restaurant Chain Is Failing. Here's Why

    The largest barbecue chain in the entire United States is struggling, with stores closing and profits decreasing by almost 10%. Here's why it's failing.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Service dog next to handler

    Are Service Dogs Allowed In Restaurants (What About Michelin-Starred Ones)?

    Can a person with a legitimate service dog be refused entrance at a restaurant — including Michelin-starred establishment — simply because of the animal?

    By Creshonda A. Smith 7 days ago Read More
  • waffle at Waffle House

    The 11 Waffle House Unwritten Rules You Need To Know

    Who doesn't love eating at Waffle House, any time of the day? Before you go, though, you should keep these etiquette rules in mind for dining at the chain.

    By Rachael Mamane 7 days ago Read More
  • Guest picks up foods at the hotel breakfast buffet

    Reddit's Go-To Hotel Chain For Free Breakfast

    If you want to know which hotel chain has the best breakfast (and it's hot, made to order, and included in the price), then head to Reddit to snuff things out.

    By Cheryl Kochenderfer 7 days ago Read More
  • Cornbread sliced in a pan, with one piece off to the side

    This North Carolina BBQ Restaurant Only Uses 2 Ingredients To Make Cornbread

    North Carolina barbecue has its place in history for a reason, and this famed barbecue joint knows its stuff, including its two-ingredient cornbread.

    By Nikita Ephanov 8 days ago Read More
  • Four breakfast biscuit sandwiches with eggs, bacon, and chicken on a wooden board

    The Breakfast Chain You Didn't Know Was Owned By Cracker Barrel

    Cracker Barrel has many devoted fans, but even those loyal customers may not know that it owns a separate breakfast restaurant chain.

    By Alba Caraceni 8 days ago Read More
  • Assorted steaks on parchment paper with seasonings and herbs

    The Most Affordable 'Steak' At Texas Roadhouse Isn't Technically Steak (But It's Still Delicious)

    Americans depend on Texas Roadhouse to keeps its steaks affordable. The most affordable steak on the menu, while technically not steak, is a customer favorite.

    By Alba Caraceni 10 days ago Read More
  • diners photographing meal

    This Mall Restaurant Chain Ruined Its Logo And Charm By Going Modern

    Not everything should be modernized, especially when it's a nostalgic casual place. This chain learned the hard way that restructuring isn't the answer.

    By Nikita Ephanov 11 days ago Read More
  • Plate of spaghetti marinara and basil

    The Once-Popular '90s Italian Chain That's Sadly Disappearing (And It's Not Olive Garden)

    A once-thriving Italian restaurant chain suffered fallout from the pandemic that it hasn't recovered from, and its restaurants are steadily disappearing.

    By Cami Cox 12 days ago Read More
  • A steak with grill marks and herbs on a white plate.

    The Once-Bankrupt Steakhouse That Outshines Its Competitors In One Key Category

    On the brink of closing everything, this one steakhouse came back from bankruptcy and now boasts the most dedicated, loyal following of any steakhouse.

    By Jennifer Waldera 12 days ago Read More
  • Red Lobster restaurant promoting return of Lobsterfest

    How This Struggling Seafood Chain Is Charting A Nostalgic Comeback

    While this chain did struggle in the past few years, a CEO switch up has led the chain back on the road to success, and we think a comeback is near.

    By Kevin Haggerty 12 days ago Read More
  • Burgers and sides from Max & Erma's

    The '70s Burger Restaurant Chain That's Still Hanging On With A Few Locations

    A series of drastic adjustments reduced a once-thriving burger chain with over 100 locations, many of them franchised, to a mere handful of stores.

    By Cara J Suppa 13 days ago Read More
  • Someone holding a plate of pizza Margherita and taking a slice.

    9 Old-School Pizza Chains That Have Vanished

    Some pizza chains have stood the test of time, while others have struggled and eventually closed their doors. These old-school pizza chains have sadly vanished.

    By Sophie Morelli 13 days ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse location flying the American and Texas flags

    Keep These Rules In Mind When Eating At Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse provides the quintessential dining experience with in-house experts whipping up piles of free rolls and honey butter. And that's the beginning.

    By Kevin Haggerty 14 days ago Read More
  • A spooky Chili's logo with a witches' margarita glowing green

    The Popular Chili's Appetizer You Can Actually Wear As A Halloween Costume Is Back

    Chili's is relaunching the popular Halloween costume that sold out in 20 minutes last year. On October 1st, make sure you log on fast to order one.

    By Alba Caraceni 14 days ago Read More
  • A woman holds a burger in one hand and a fry in the other

    The Restaurant Chain Reddit Claims Has Better Deals Than Fast Food Spots

    Some Redditors think this chain's meal deal is ideal for diners on a budget who want a burger and fries, but others aren't convinced that it's worth the hassle.

    By Cara J Suppa 14 days ago Read More
  • skyline of Manhattan photographed

    The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Mexican Restaurant In New York City, According To Yelp Reviews

    Yelp helps find off-the-beaten-track spots for the best cuisines in the city, and reviewers point to this Brooklyn restaurant for the best flavors of Mexico.

    By Nikita Ephanov 15 days ago Read More
  • Raw steaks showing their various levels of marbling

    LongHorn Steakhouse's Top-Selling Steak Is Known For Its Marbling

    If you're frequenting LongHorn Steakhouse, you're probably there for one of its delicious, favorite steaks. Here's why this one is the chain's most popular.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 15 days ago Read More
  • pictured classic BBQ platter

    The Florida BBQ Joint Where You Can Order A 'Bucket' Of BBQ

    In Florida, there is a BBQ joint that has become renowned for its menu options. Specifically, you can order a bucket of your favorite barbecued food.

    By Nikita Ephanov 17 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of hands holding a roast beef sandwich

    The Once-Popular Roast Beef Fast Food Chain That Arby's Outshone

    Like Arby's, there was a fast food chain that used to offer roast beef sandwiches as its primary menu feature, but it didn't stand the test of time.

    By Cami Cox 17 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds a plate filled with breakfast foods above a buffet table

    This Popular All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Makes Breakfast On The Weekends

    An all-you-can-eat buffet may sound like a challenge for most meals, but one popular chain restaurant offers a stacked breakfast buffet on the weekends.

    By Cami Cox 17 days ago Read More
  • Person holding up a Costco membership card in front of the Costco sign

    This Unique Costco Location Doubles As A Food Truck Hot Spot

    You might think the only food near a Costco comes from the warehouse's food court, but in Hawaii, one location is neighbors with countless food trucks.

    By Cara J Suppa 18 days ago Read More
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