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  • A fresh sourdough loaf.

    This Bakery Has Been In Business For Over 850 Years

    One of the world's oldest bakeries has been baking bread — including its iconic sourdough — since 1160, an impressive span of more than 850 years.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 hour ago Read More
  • Bacon cheeseburger at Wendy's.

    Is Wendy's Bacon Fresh Or Precooked?

    If you've ever bitten into a Wendy's Baconator and wondered whether the bacon was cooked on-site or simply reheated from a package, you’re not alone.

    By Andy Hume 2 hours ago Read More
  • Friends dining at a restaurant.

    The Item Most Restaurants Mark Up Over 1000%

    It's no secret that restaurants mark up various menu items in order to turn a profit, but there's one particular offering that can see a markup of over 1,000%.

    By Nikita Ephanov 3 hours ago Read More
  • spicy chicken sandwich

    Reviewers Say These Are The 11 Best Spicy Fast Food Menu Items

    We scoured the internet to see what spicy fast food menu items people liked the best, from spicy chicken sandwiches to tacos and everything in between.

    By K.T. Phillips 5 hours ago Read More
  • A plate of Bojangles' chicken, fries, and a biscuit.

    Bojangles' Secret For Its Chicken Is This 12-Hour Process

    Bojangles' fried chicken is absolutely delicious, and the chain's secret involves a 12-hour process that helps its poultry truly stand out from the pack.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 7 hours ago Read More
  • A waiter with a grumpy expression.

    What To Do If Your Server Is Not Being Friendly At A Restaurant

    It's actually kind of overwhelming how much an unfriendly waiter can impact your perception of a meal, especially if it's one you've been looking forward to.

    By Cara J Suppa 23 hours ago Read More
  • A salad from Olive Garden sits next to breadsticks, soup, and pasta.

    You Can Easily Adopt Olive Garden's Simple Salad Trick

    Olive Garden's salad is world famous for being as generous as it is delicious, but one of the reasons it is so good is down to this simple trick.

    By Jack Rose 1 day ago Read More
  • Many wrapped McDonald's burgers.

    Whatever Happened To McDonald's Premade Burger Bin System?

    Late 20th-century McDonald's customers might remember the slanted metal chutes workers slid burgers down to keep service moving fast. What happened to them?

    By Jennifer Waldera 1 day ago Read More
  • People ordering at Jersey Mike's.

    10 Chain Sandwiches Over $10

    While many restaurant chains build their identities around affordability, not all of them can compete on price. Some even feature sandwiches that top $10.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 1 day ago Read More
  • City of St. Louis skyline

    The Old-School St. Louis Diner That's Been Open For Over 100 Years

    One no-frills establishment in downtown St. Louis has stood the test of time because it's old-school in the truest form, and refuses to compromise.

    By Andrea Carlo 2 days ago Read More
  • Employee in white paper cap hands waitress plates over counter at an retro-style diner

    The Oldest Restaurant In Your State

    Do you know what the oldest restaurant in your state is? If not, then we did the digging for you to uncover every state's oldest still-operating restaurant.

    By Kevin Haggerty 2 days ago Read More
  • A piece of steak on a fork.

    '90s Cracker Barrel Servers And Customers Alike Will Remember This Discontinued Steak Dinner

    There was a steak dinner, available from the 1990s until the 2010s, that Cracker Barrel servers and customers recall with nostalgia (and hunger).

    By Cara J Suppa 2 days ago Read More
  • Five Guys burger, fries, and drink

    Elevate Your Five Guys Burger With These 5 Ordering Tips

    Five Guys prides itself on making quality burgers, sans freezer or microwave, but if you want to add some oomph, try one of these ordering tips.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 3 days ago Read More
  • Old school neon restaurant sign

    9 Chain Restaurants That Boomers Miss

    The restaurant landscape has changed dramatically over the last several decades, and these boomer-favorite chains have shrunk or disappeared altogether.

    By Eli Cohen 3 days ago Read More
  • Blindfolded woman eating chocolate

    16 Experience-Based Restaurants You Should Visit At Least Once

    Eating out can get boring if you're just doing the same sit-down-eat-and-go routine. So, here are some exceptional experienced-based restaurants you need to try.

    By Lauren Bair 3 days ago Read More
  • A fish sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce sits next to a pile of fries

    6 Fast Food Fish Sandwiches That Are Batter-Dipped For The Classic Crisp You Crave

    Sure, plenty of fast food joints do a fried fish sandwich (we're looking at you, Mickey D's), but the only ones worth your time are batter-dipped.

    By Milly Tamarez 4 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Big Mac.

    The Companies Behind McDonald's Burger Patties

    McDonald's prides itself on producing consistent food across all of its numerous locations, so it makes sense that it relies on specific suppliers.

    By Max Dean 5 days ago Read More
  • Cook prepares fast food burgers.

    14 Fast Food Chain Sandwiches Under $5

    We've compiled a list of fast food chain sandwiches that all cost under $5, including burgers and anything else served between two pieces of bread.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 5 days ago Read More
  • Two McFlurry desserts.

    The Company Behind McDonald's And Dairy Queen's Ice Cream In Florida

    The McFlurry and Blizzard are both iconic, but interestingly, McDonald's and Dairy Queen actually share the same soft-serve ice cream supplier across Florida.

    By Andy Hume 5 days ago Read More
  • A waiter pours red wine into a glass.

    Can You Bring Your Own Bottle Of Wine Into Olive Garden?

    Olive Garden has a pretty impressive wine list, but are you allowed to bring a favorite bottle from home to enjoy alongside your breadsticks and pasta?

    By Alba Caraceni 5 days ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain posing for a picture.

    Everyone Should Follow Anthony Bourdain's Advice On Engaging With Your Server

    Perhaps the most valuable advice Anthony Bourdain ever gave in his book "Kitchen Confidential" focused on how customers interact with waitstaff.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 5 days ago Read More
  • Burger and fries on a plate with dipping sauces

    10 Of The Best Chain Restaurant Dishes For Under $10

    Looking for a full meal under $10? Look no further than these dishes at chain restaurants, from burger meals to full breakfasts, there's something for everyone.

    By Michael Serrur 6 days ago Read More
  • Wendy's hamburger and fries.

    What Happens To Unsold Burger Meat At Wendy's?

    Wendy's sources its beef from Beef Quality Assurance-certified suppliers, ensuring top-notch quality. But what happens to the burger patties that go unsold?

    By Alba Caraceni 6 days ago Read More
  • Top view of pepperoni pizza surrounded by cup of sauce, shredded cheese, garlic, and pepperoni slices

    This East Coast Gas Station Chain Is Famous For Its Pizza

    Over on the East Coast of the United States, there's a popular gas station that not only serves up stellar pizza, but it's been operating for over 100 years.

    By Alba Caraceni 7 days ago Read More
  • Employees of a Texas Roadhouse smiling and sitting around a table full of food.

    Texas Roadhouse Employees Have To Follow This Script When Greeting Customers

    If you've been to a Texas Roadhouse, especially if you've been more than once, you might notice that the servers have a similar script when greeting.

    By Shelby Gruber 7 days ago Read More
  • Pulled pork sandwich and sides from Mission BBQ.

    The BBQ Chain Restaurant That Stops Service Every Day At Noon For 2 Minutes

    At this barbecue chain, everything grinds to a halt every day at noon for a unique, company-wide tradition that lasts just a couple of minutes.

    By Alba Caraceni 7 days ago Read More
  • Steak and lobster meal.

    The Forgotten Atlanta Steakhouse That Had Lobster 'Even A New Englander Would Approve'

    Located in the historic downtown Atlanta shopping district, this forgotten steakhouse served steak charcoaled on a hearth along with lobster.

    By Andrea Carlo 7 days ago Read More
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