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  • A group of popular fast food items are in front of an orange and yellow starburst.

    A Look Back At The Best New Fast Food Items Of 2024

    We celebrate some of the creative fast food menu items that debuted in 2024 to delight our taste buds and make eating out a worthwhile adventure.

    By Alex Springer December 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Columbia Restaurant interior in Ybor City

    Florida's Oldest Operating Restaurant Can Serve 1,700 People At Once

    Grabbing dinner with 1,699 of your closest friends? Discover how Florida's oldest restaurant's been dishing out incredible service for over 100 years.

    By Tony Cooper December 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Disney World Florida

    Disney World's Most Expensive Restaurant Starts At $295 Per Person

    Explore Disney World's most expensive restaurant, where a $295 tasting menu offers a luxurious dining experience like no other. But is it worth the price tag?

    By Carly Garber December 27th, 2024 Read More
  • sliced pepperoni roll with sauce

    How Pepperoni Rolls Became An Appalachian Favorite

    First created in West Virginia, where they're a state food, pepperoni rolls are an Appalachian staple with a rich lore rooted in coal mining culture.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 26th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's pepperoni pizza on a restaurant tray

    Whatever Happened To McDonald's Pizza?

    Still crying McTears over the McPizza? Uncover the true story on the rise and fall of McDonald's fated pizza, and find out if it still thinks of you, too.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Planet Hollywood restaurant exterior sign

    The Rise And Fall Of Planet Hollywood Restaurants

    Once a beloved '90s themed restaurant, Planet Hollywood has had a steep fall from grace, with only three locations still in operation.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Person placing baking tray into a professional convection oven

    Why It Takes 75 Ovens To Keep This Rhode Island Restaurant Running

    While many eateries get by with a single oven (or no oven at all), there's a restaurant in the small but mighty state of Rhode Island that needs 75 of them.

    By Sonora Slater December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Person picking up food from a drive-thru window

    The Fast Food Burger Chain That Changed The Drive-Thru Forever

    The modern fast food drive-thru is dependent on one crucial invention that the founder of a California-based burger chain created in his garage.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Jeff Mauro

    Jeff Mauro's Best Restaurant Meal Of 2024

    Seasoned chef and TV host Jeff Mauro names his favorite restaurant meal of 2024 in our exclusive interview. Hint: You can find it in his home town.

    By Carly Garber December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Assortment of McDonald's breakfast items

    The McDonald's Breakfast Item That Is Surprisingly Not Vegan

    As far as fast food goes, McDonald's doesn't offer many options for vegans. Even one of the chain's most basic breakfast items isn't free of beef flavoring.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's cup with Mac Tonight

    The Unusual Fast Food Mascot Used To Target Late Night Diners

    An odd remnant of '80s pop culture, McDonald's late night commercials featured a moon-headed mascot and a catchy, quirky theme song.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman holding two Starbucks hot drink cups

    Starbucks' Discontinued Hot Chocolate Was Way Fancier Than Today's Version

    Grab your Starbucks order and take a walk down memory lane. This ultra-sweet Starbucks hot chocolate was thick, luxurious, and just too good for this world.

    By Carly Garber December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Interior decor and tables of Eleven Madison Park in NYC.

    You Could Easily Drop $750 At This Swanky New York Restaurant

    Restaurants in New York City are rarely known for being cheap, but this multi-Michelin-starred, fine-dining establishment in Manhattan certainly is not.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • A collage of some of the oldest restaurants in the world with some of their signature dishes

    14 Of The Oldest Restaurants In The World

    Some of the oldest restaurants have been operating for hundreds of years in their original locations, surviving wars, economic downturns, and changing tastes.

    By Stephanie Mee December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Mcdonald's apple pie box

    The McDonald's Location We Can Thank For Bringing Us The Apple Pie

    When the ice cream machine is broken, you can always count on a McDonald's apple pie to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here's the history behind this iconic dessert.

    By Tara Bowen December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • An image showing a McCafe cup with lid, fries, hamburger, split apple pie, and a breakfast combo from McDonald's in front of the golden arches and a yellow background

    The 12 Worst Mistakes In McDonald's History

    McDonald's is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in fast food around the globe. However, this doesn't mean it hasn't made some mistakes over the years.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • A pizza on a McDonald's branded piece of paper

    McDonald's Pizza Used To Be A Thing. Here's Why They Stopped Serving It

    McDonald's pizza sounds like it would be a surefire success, but when the restaurant actually tried it, that wasn't the case. Here's why it didn't take off.

    By Tim Forster December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Two hands sharing a Chinese dinner

    Why You Should Avoid Ordering One Dish Per Person At Chinese Restaurants

    If you're ordering Chinese food for dinner tonight, get comfortable with the menu and find more than one entree to try. Here's why.

    By Buffy Naillon December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • hamburger with lots of toppings

    Which Chain Has More Burger Toppings: Shake Shack Or Five Guys?

    Toppings can make or break a burger-eating experience. If you were wondering whether Shake Shack or Five Guys has more, here's what to know.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • The Oasis on Lake Travis

    The Massive Texas Restaurant That Can Serve 2,500 People At Once

    Texas is known for doing everything bigger. That mantra extends to the largest restaurants in the state, which can seat more than 2,500 guests at once.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Lobster pancake, hashbrowns, and fried eggs at Mustache Bill's Diner

    The Old-School New Jersey Diner That Received A James Beard Award

    These are some award-winning mermaid pancakes. Get a taste for New Jersey's iconic diner scene from a local favorite that keeps on slinging the hits.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain against a collage of his favorite restaurants in Los Angeles

    Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Restaurants In Los Angeles

    Planning a trip to LA and want some seriously good eats? These are the restaurants that celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain couldn't get enough of.

    By Stephanie Mee December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding Taco Bell nachos with cheese, sour cream, seasoned beef, and tomatoes

    The Ingredient That Makes Taco Bell's Nacho Cheese Spicy

    The spiciness of Taco Bell's food, specifically the nacho cheese sauce, is likely up for debate. However, this spicy ingredient does give it some heat.

    By Sonora Slater December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • A filet of dry-aged salmon belly served with greens at Theodora in Brooklyn

    How NYC's Theodora Uses Tech To Create It's Signature Dry-Aged Fish Dishes

    At Brooklyn's buzzy Theodora, foodies pull up a seat for expertly dry-aged fish. While the technique is old, the tech the restaurant uses is cutting edge.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurante exterior sign

    The Rise And Fall Of Chi-Chi's: What Happened To The Popular Restaurant Chain?

    Though it once reigned as a popular Mexican chain in the '80s and '90s, Chi-Chi's had a steep fall from grace in 2003 with a deadly outbreak.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Drive-thru menu at a Dutch Bros coffee shop

    The Coffee Chain That's Redefining Friendly Service

    There's one coffee chain that has risen above the rest with its dedication to friendly customer service, with staff interactions even trending on social media.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green December 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Five Guys burgers being prepared

    What Vegans Should Avoid Ordering From Five Guys Veggie Menu Options

    Five Guys is famous for its high-quality, customizable burgers. While the chain has veggie items, they aren't all vegan as-is. Here's what to order instead.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 22nd, 2024 Read More
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