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You can order a nice beefy meal at plenty of chain steakhouses, but not all of these eateries can brag about making over $5 billion in sales throughout 2024.
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The fast food industry has been dominated by a few high-profile players for years. However, one short-lived burger chain from the 1950s made serious inroads.
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Little Saints founder Megan Klein made a splash with her "Shark Tank" pitch but declined a possible deal. Here's how the mocktail maker has fared since then.
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Based in California, this Nancy Silverton-owned steakhouse has earned praise from many customers, including the late great Anthony Bourdain.
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The vast majority of avocados consumed in the U.S. are imported. In terms of domestic production, this state along the southern border grows the most.
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Chicken pot pie is one of the great comfort foods, but not all restaurants do this dish justice. Customers say the one from this chain is a real standout.
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The less a piece of meat costs, the more some people question its quality. So it makes sense to wonder if Aldi's low-cost brisket is a poor choice for smoking.
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A grocery chain based in the Southeastern U.S. has a bakery worth bragging about. It boasts bodacious bread, cult-worthy cakes, and other goodies.
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Elvis Presley was known for being a foodie, but a clever BBQ hybrid dish, which combined two popular meals, made a Memphis restaurant one of his go-to spots.
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If you live in the Midwest but long to experience the largely Southern-based Buc-ee's gas station chain, you might be getting a chance sometime soon.
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Bacon on everything isn't a new American trend, and one now-forgotten but interesting vintage appetizer made great use of some unique ingredients.
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Costco's selection of desserts is pretty fabulous no matter what you choose, but one of their cakes stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott have noticed an impractical kitchen feature that some customers come to regret months after requesting it.
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A Mexican restaurant may look authentic, but there's one telltale sign with salsa that will tell you whether or not it's true to the cuisine's origins.
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Chicken is actually the most popular meat in the United States, and the most popular chicken fast food restaurant option comes as little surprise.
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It may have been in business for nearly an entire century, but this beloved California restaurant chain has finally closed down its last location.
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A great apple pie will not only taste delicious but have a stellar crust. Out of 10 different grocery store versions, this one excelled the most in all areas.
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Illinois is a hub of American culture and history, and the state's oldest eatery has held onto its style and substance for nearly two centuries now.
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Walmart shoppers may know that some Great Value dairy products are made by Wells Enterprises. However, the chain takes a different approach with its milk.
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Do you dread having to shop at Walmart when the store is jam-packed with customers looking to snatch up the foods you want? If so, avoid going on this day.
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Costco and Sam's Club obviously have their respective strengths and weaknesses. However, the latter store offers a shopping option that the former lacks.
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Kenilworth, New Jersey, has a tiny eatery that makes a big impact on your taste buds. It's a top spot for fans of grilled cheese and other melty sandwiches.
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You may associate Massachusetts with Boston cream pies or baked beans, but the city of Fall River was the birthplace of a fascinating sandwich.
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Would you spend more than $50 for a single burger with no fries? If you want the tastiest take on what is arguably the best burger in New York, then you should.
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If you believe there's never a bad time for a restaurant to display good holiday decor and merchandise, then you will likely appreciate this Southern chain.
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Changing with the times doesn't always result in progress. Case in point: this seemingly unnecessary step that has been added to fast food drive-thru orders.
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A hub of comfort food and Mason jar drinks, this once-thriving chain attracted famous investors like Burt Reynolds. It has since largely disappeared.
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