The Line Between Craft And Assembly. Fast food gets lumped together as one uniform category, but anyone who's eaten enough of it knows that's not true. Some chains still hand-bread their chicken or griddle a…
Know The Difference Before You Wave Down The Waiter. Every restaurant meal comes with a small gamble, and once in a while the plate that lands in front of you just isn't right. Maybe the…
Dollar Store To The Rescue. You don't need an expensive grocery bill to make dinner feel a little more special. Dollar stores often carry surprisingly useful staples such as pasta, rice, canned vegetables, beans, sauces,…
Some Starters Cost More Than They’re Worth. Appetizers are supposed to get you excited about your entrée, but not all of them stretch your stomach for a plate of pasta. If anything, some fancy-sounding (or…
Some Fast Food Breakfast Can't Be Beat. Fast food breakfasts have evolved beyond overcooked eggs on a bun, with chains now offering everything from chicken biscuits and breakfast burritos to croissant sandwiches and egg bites.…
Soft Foods Can Still Offer Plenty of Variety. On a no-chew diet? Whether you're recovering from dental work, dealing with a sore jaw, or simply need foods that require little work from your teeth, it…
Why Does Everything Taste Like Dessert?. American food has a reputation for being a little over the top, and sweetness is no exception. Visitors from countries where breads, breakfasts, sauces, and snacks aren't sugary at…
Stop Ordering Just What's Popular. Some restaurant dishes earn their reputation because they’re genuinely excellent, while others benefit more from presentation, familiarity, or social media attention. That doesn’t mean you should never order them, since…
Half Respect, Half Theater. Restaurant etiquette has turned into one of those topics where everyone has a strong opinion and half of them are made up. Somewhere along the way, a bunch of arbitrary rules…
