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  • Gold leaf steak.

    Why This Gold Bougie Food Trend Still Doesn't Make Sense

    Sure, adding gold leaf to a nice meal adds a bit of flashy flare and sends elegant food into bougie territory, but it doesn't actually make sense. Here's why.

    By Max Dean 11 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding popcorn.

    5 Restaurants That Became More Iconic Through Movies

    Many of these restaurants, diners, and cafes were already iconic but became even more famous after they were featured in block-busting movies.

    By Max Dean 12 days ago Read More
  • An array of Italian dishes feature fresh basil and high-quality ingredients

    The Oldest Italian Restaurant In The US Is Located In California

    You might expect the oldest Italian restaurant in America to be in New York or at least on the East Coast, but it actually resides in California.

    By Cara J Suppa 17 days ago Read More
  • A single leaf sits on a white plate, flanked by knife and forl

    TikTok Was Skeptical About This Single Leaf Salad In Santa Monica

    Fine dining is often a bit abstract and like art on a plate, but TikTok was skeptical about this single leaf salad course of a tasting menu in Santa Monica.

    By Cara J Suppa 24 days ago Read More
  • set fine dining table

    The Bizarre Fine Dining Eating Rule To Know

    If you want to go and enjoy some fine dining for the first time, make sure you're aware of this one slightly bizarre fine dining eating rule.

    By Nikita Ephanov 27 days ago Read More
  • Burger with melted white cheese on a white plate

    One Of The Toughest Burgers To Get In NYC

    New York City is a destination burger city. We examine one of the most exclusive burgers in the city and just why it's so hard for customers to find.

    By Alba Caraceni 1 month ago Read More
  • The White House

    Does The President Have To Pay For Meals In The White House?

    You might think that everything the President needs is covered at the White House, and that the tax payer fronts every bill, but that isn't the case.

    By Alba Caraceni 2 months ago Read More
  • Rick Steves photographed speaking into microphone

    Rick Steves Budget-Friendly Tip For Eating In Iceland

    It's fair to say that RIck Steves has been around Europe quite a bit, so when he gives tips for eating cheaply in Iceland (notoriously pricy), we take notes.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 months ago Read More
  • A nighttime aerial view of Las Vegas

    The Theatrical Celebrity Chef Restaurant You Can't Miss In Las Vegas

    Sin City is full of glamorous restaurants, but this theatrical, celebrity chef-helmed spot truly combines fine dining with entertainment and spectacle.

    By Jennifer Waldera 2 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child in her kitchen with a table full of produce, bread, cheese, cured meats, and wine.

    You Can Still Visit The French Restaurant That Changed Julia Child's Life

    When Julia Child moved to France with her husband on goverment business, she would have no idea that the first French food she ate would change her life.

    By Jennifer Waldera 3 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain in a tuxedo at the Emmy Awards

    Anthony Bourdain Loved To Eat At This Italian Steakhouse In Los Angeles

    If Anthony Bourdain wanted steak while he was busy filming in Los Angeles, he would head to this one spot and get a 50-ounce bone-in steak for almost $300.

    By Alba Caraceni 3 months ago Read More
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    The Maine Restaurant That's Virtually Impossible To Score A Reservation At

    If you are a fan of exclusive fine dining, it doesn't get more selective than this Freedom, Maine restaurant that's nearly impossible to get a reservation for.

    By Alba Caraceni 3 months ago Read More
  • Wolfgang Puck in a black shirt holding an Oscar award in front of  an Oscars promotional background

    Wolfgang Puck's Favorite Celebratory Meal Might Be Yours, Too

    Wolfgang Puck became a big fan of a food adored by many people across the globe, but only after giving it a major makeover that helped inspire a regional trend.

    By Alba Caraceni 4 months ago Read More
  • Emeril Lagasse smiling at an event.

    How Many Restaurants Does Emeril Lagasse Own?

    In addition to being a long-time television personality, Emeril Lagasse is also the man behind many successful restaurants, but exactly how many?

    By Lili Kim 4 months ago Read More
  • 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 4 months 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 4 months ago Read More
  • Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes stand on the sidelines in their Chiefs uniforms

    Patrick Mahomes And Travis Kelce's New Restaurant Isn't Exactly Affordable

    1587 Prime is the new restaurant run by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, but the steakhouse is anything but affordable. Here's how much one dinner will cost.

    By Cara J Suppa 4 months ago Read More
  • Alex Guarnaschelli posing for a photo during a tasting event

    The Pasta Meal So Tasty Alex Guarnaschelli Said It Made Her 'Tear Up' With Excitement

    Sometimes what impresses chefs like Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli isn't innovation but a classic dish done right, like this pasta she had in France.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 5 months ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling

    Martha Stewart's Favorite Sushi Restaurant Is Famous Among New Yorkers

    One of Martha Stewart's favorite NYC restaurants that sticks out in our minds is a Michelin-recommended Japanese restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

    By Danielle Esposito 5 months ago Read More
  • Raw Wagyu

    The US Steakhouse Chain That Serves Australian Wagyu Beef

    While Wagyu beef is typically associated with Japan, Australia also produces the high-end meat. There's even an American steakhouse restaurant that serves it.

    By Max Dean 5 months ago Read More
  • picking up sushi with chopsticks

    The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Sushi Spots You Have To Visit Once In Your Lifetime

    Great quality sushi can be found in a number of places across the world, but these hidden gems are totally worth hitting up at least once in your life.

    By Clare Mooney 5 months ago Read More
  • A red Michelin star sign hanging on a wall.

    This Denver Restaurant Is The First In The State To Earn 2 Michelin Stars

    The Michelin Guide has release its Colorado rankings for 2025 and a Denver restaurant stands alone as the only two star establishment in the state.

    By Jennifer Waldera 5 months ago Read More
  • Group of adults sitting at a table at a restaurant with a child on the lap of one adult.

    Should You Bring Your Children To An Adults-Only Dinner? Here's What Reddit Thinks

    When a group of friends decides to have an adults-only dinner at a nice restaurant, here's what to consider before allowing someone to break the no-kids rule.

    By Lili Kim 5 months ago Read More
  • Wagyu beef on a cutting board featuring intense marbling

    The Luxurious California Steakhouse That Serves 3 Different Types Of Wagyu

    This chic, high-end Northern California restaurant offers luscious and tender Wagyu steaks from three different parts of the world at different price points.

    By Max Dean 5 months ago Read More
  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania's historic downtown at dusk as the sky turns pink

    The Pennsylvania Restaurant That Was Taken Over By Confederate Soldiers During The Battle Of Gettysburg

    If you want a slice of history served with your well-reviewed meat pie, then you need to head to this historic 19th-century Pennsylvania restaurant.

    By Nikita Ephanov 5 months ago Read More
  • Steak topped with shrimp at The Palm

    The New York-Based Steakhouse That Ages Its Beef For 35 Days

    This venerable New York steakhouse, with restaurants across the United States and Mexico City, ages all of its USDA Prime beef for at least 35 days.

    By Ilene V. Smith 5 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra singing at a venue in Atlanta, Georgia

    The Old-School Italian Appetizer Frank Sinatra Always Ordered

    Frank Sinatra was known for his love of food, especially Italian, almost as much as for his voice. Here's what he would order to start at Patsy's.

    By Cami Cox 5 months ago Read More
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