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  • Wedge salad at restaurant

    Why You Should Avoid Ordering Wedge Salads At A Restaurant

    If there's one restaurant salad that's bound to draw a diner's ire, it's the wedge. Here's why this salad is worth skipping and making at home instead.

    By Ashlen Wilder January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • Cup of Burger King coffee on a tray

    What Kind Of Coffee Does Burger King Serve?

    Burger King has stepped up its coffee game in recent years. From beans to brews, check out what the fast food giant is serving up on its morning menu.

    By Lauren Dozier January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • A Taco Bell sign next to a palm frond

    The History Of Taco Bell Starts With An Entirely Different Type Of Fast Food

    Taco Bell is among the biggest and most-successful fast food restaurants in the United States, but its origins, surprisingly, don't start with tacos.

    By Tim Forster January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • A collection of chain restaurant logos and signs

    14 Chain Restaurants That Bake Their Bread In-House

    Chain restaurants aren't always known for using the freshest ingredients. However, these 14 businesses take their bread more seriously than others.

    By Brianna Persons January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • A McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich on top of a branded box

    How One Of McDonald's Worst Burgers And The Filet-O-Fish Fought For A Permanent Menu Spot

    The Fish-O-Filet made the McDonald's menu in 1965, a couple of years after winning a sandwich showdown against the chain's most ridiculous burger idea.

    By Aspen Oblewski January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's cheeseburger

    What Was The Deal With McDonald's Using 'Pink Slime' For Its Beef?

    McDonald's came under fire in the 2010s for using "pink slime" in its hamburgers, but what does that even mean, and why was it such a hot topic?

    By Jessica Riggio January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • John F. Kennedy

    You Can Still Dine At One Of JFK's Favorite Restaurants In Boston

    If you want to grab a historical and presidential meal in Boston, you can dine at the same establishment that John F. Kennedy frequented over 60 years ago.

    By Julia Mullaney January 10th, 2025 Read More
  • Aretha Franklin performing

    The Chicago Soul-Food Restaurant That Was A Favorite Of Aretha Franklin

    This restaurant has become a cornerstone of Chicago's South Side, welcoming local legends, international stars, and political leaders alike.

    By Lauren Dozier January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • a pastrami sandwich at Katz's Deli in New York City

    LA And New York Face Off For The Title Of Pastrami Capital Of The US

    There are all kinds of cultural rivalries between Los Angles and New York City. Here's what to know about the beef over which city has the best pastrami.

    By Andrew Amelinckx January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • Casa Bonita building exterior

    How A Colorado Mexican Restaurant Became A Pop Culture Phenomenon

    If you're not enjoying indoor cliff diving with your nachos, you're doing it wrong. Here's why this Colorado-based Mexican restaurant cashes in on the clout.

    By Sarah Lintakoon January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • Woman reaches into bag of fast food in her car

    The Burger Chain That Tried (And Failed) To Bring Burritos To Its Menu

    Maybe there's a future in which burgers and burritos can come from the same drive-thru. Meanwhile, this burger chain really bit it with its burrito.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • worker handing bag of food to driver

    How The US Army Inspired The First McDonald's Drive-Thru

    Though McDonald's may seem synonymous with the drive-thru, it took a long time and little military inspiration for the feature to gain headway at the franchise.

    By Andrew Amelinckx January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • Palisades fire

    The Iconic Restaurants Destroyed By The LA Wildfires

    Devastating wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, have been burning in the Los Angeles area since Tuesday, destroying several beloved Malibu restaurants.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • mcdonalds meal

    What Cut Of Meat Does McDonald's Use For Its Burgers

    McDonald's goes through a ton of meat to make its signature burgers. Here's what to know if you were wondering which cuts the fast food behemoth uses.

    By Chloe O'Donnell January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • Plating steaks in the kitchen of Michael Jordan's Steak House

    The Story Behind The Chicago Steakhouse Chain Owned By A Sports Legend

    Can the G.O.A.T. serve up a steak as good as a layup? Here's the history behind this sports icon's restaurant, and the cities where you can shoot your shot.

    By Carly Garber January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's Egg McMuffin sitting on its wrapper

    Does McDonald's Use Cage-Free Eggs?

    McDonald's goes through many, many eggs each year. Here's what you should know if you were wondering whether the fast food giant uses the cage-free kind.

    By Megan Lim January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • A gourmet hamburger with fries on brown paper wrapper

    Have Any Fast Food Restaurants Ever Won A Michelin Star?

    Do value meals come with Michelin clout? Pinkies down and zero cloth napkins in sight, these low-key restaurants crank up the heat on the Michelin Guide.

    By Eugenia Lazaris January 8th, 2025 Read More
  • Walmart shopping aisles

    Why You Can No Longer Sip A McCafé While You Shop At Walmart

    In years past, many Walmart shoppers could expect to enjoy a McDonald's coffee while they browsed or even sit down for a full meal. Now, that's rarely the case.

    By Sarah Lintakoon January 8th, 2025 Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse menu

    Is The Most Expensive Steak On Texas Roadhouse's Menu Worth It?

    Is the largest and most expensive steak on Texas Roadhouse's menu worth the price tag? We break down the reviews and the numbers for an answer.

    By Jackson Williams January 8th, 2025 Read More
  • Seasoned whole chicken roasting on a spit

    This Popular Fast Food Chain Serves An Entire Rotisserie Chicken, But Only In One City

    Really want to super-size those nuggets? Welcome to the city where you can get your rotisserie chicken on at one of the country's most popular fast food chains.

    By Raven Brunner January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Hands holding a McDonald's Big Mac

    How The McDonald's Big Mac Came To Be

    The Big Mac is a McDonald's icon served to millions around the world, but it didn't start that way. The Big Mac's story began way back in the 1960s.

    By S. Ferrari January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Heinz Ketchup on a store shelf

    The Sneaky Way You Can Tell If A Restaurant's Bottle Of Ketchup Is Really Heinz Brand

    Ever been to a restaurant that served ketchup out of a Heinz bottle that wasn't really Heinz? There's an easy way to find out of it's the real deal.

    By Aspen Oblewski January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Ice cream cone

    It's Time To Start Ordering Ice Cream Floats From McDonald's

    If you love McDonald's, you'll love this genius ice cream hack. Here's how to create your own ice cream float at McDonald's.

    By Buffy Naillon January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Several raw cuts of steak in a row

    What Cut Of Steak Does Waffle House Use?

    Waffle House is renowned for its namesake dish, but it also offers plenty of other items on its menu. This includes some surprisingly quality cuts of steak.

    By S. Ferrari January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Lobster roll on McDonald's drive-through sign

    Once Upon A Time, McDonald's Sold A Shockingly Affordable Lobster Roll

    McDonald's has tried all kinds of unique menu additions over the years, and one was its amazingly well-priced lobster roll offering. Sadly, it's no longer sold.

    By Greta Pano January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • Popeyes biscuits on paper wrapper

    Are Popeyes' Beloved Biscuits Baked Fresh Or Frozen?

    Popeyes buttermilk biscuits are a vibe. Find out if this fast food chain is baking its biscuits fresh on-site, or hitting up the freezer for this fan favorite.

    By Sonora Slater January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • Five Guys sign and menu items

    12 Secrets Of Five Guys You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

    Five Guys is known for doing things a little differently, compared to other fast food restaurants. Here are 12 little known secrets about the chain.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson January 6th, 2025 Read More
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