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  • Olive Garden salad and assorted pastas on a table
    By Taryn Pire 1 month ago

    This Is Hands Down The Worst Item On Olive Garden's Menu

    If you try enough Olive Garden offerings, you may encounter one with unpleasant textures or off-putting flavors. The chain's worst item has both.

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  • chicken, vegetables, and pasta in a white bowl with a fork
    By Julianne De Witt 1 month ago

    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chipotle Chicken Pasta Recipe

    This copycat Cheesecake Factory chipotle chicken pasta recipe features the same sweet, smoky, creamy flavors as the real thing.

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  • Color photograph of the Beatles posing in suits circa 1965
    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago

    The Vintage LA Diner Where The Beatles Sampled American Comfort Food

    When The Beatles ventured across the pond and to the West Coast, they seized the opportunity to try casual American eats in a classic setting. They went here.

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  • large and normal sized lobster rolls
    By Nick Pisano 1 month ago

    The Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives Stop That Took Lobster Rolls To A Whole New Level

    "Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives" showcased many memorable eateries, but only one packed a gargantuan lobster roll named after a famous naval vessel.

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  • Fish and chips platter with lemon and tartar sauce on the side
    By Michelle Washmuth 1 month ago

    The 7 Best Fish And Chips In Florida

    In Florida, fish and chips dishes feature local fish options in addition to white fish. We dove in and found the best fish and chips across the Sunshine State.

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  • Tortilla salad bowl with steak, cheese, and vegetables
    By Stacie Adams 1 month ago

    Why You Might Regret Ordering Taco Salad At A Mexican Restaurant

    Taco salad sounds like a tasty, healthy way to enjoy some Mexican food, but you might have to rethink that. It's not as healthy as you might imagine.

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  • Rick Steves gesturing with microphone at NY Times Travel Show event
    By Dhruv Trivedi 1 month ago

    The French Dining Experience Rick Steves Called 'Quintessentially Parisian'

    While visiting Paris, your days will probably be full of strolling and sightseeing, but you should set aside some time to eat and drink as the Parisians do.

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  • Cheeseburger with french fries at a restaurant
    By Ashlen Wilder 1 month ago

    This Popular '70s Bar-And-Grill Chain Is Slipping Into Obscurity

    If you were around in the 1970s, you might have seen the peak of this casual bar-and-grill chain. These days, however, it's slipping into obscurity.

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  • Alton Brown speaks at the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage.
    By Andy Hume 1 month ago

    Where To Find The Best Philly Cheesesteak In The US According To Alton Brown (It's Not Philadelphia)

    Food Network alum Alton Brown isn't afraid to get opinionated when it comes to food. He declared this non-Philly eatery the home of America's best cheesesteak.

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  • Pile of shrimp
    By Ashlen Wilder 1 month ago

    Can You Trust 'Local Catch' Shrimp At Restaurants?

    If a restaurant menu says, "local catch," it might sound self-explanatory, but you could be getting deceived. Here's everything you need to know.

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  • Four people smiling outside food truck window while food is presented
    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago

    This Florida Food Truck From Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Is Reviving A Bygone Era

    Fans of Food Network's DDD know that it's a great way to discover eateries in the U.S, like a unique food truck in Florida that's reimagining regional cuisine.

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  • Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits in restaurant basket
    By Brynna Standen 1 month ago

    Transform Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits Into A Sweet-And-Salty Dessert With One Easy Move

    Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are legendarily good, but did you know they also make a great dessert? You just need one simple addition.

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  • Biscuits in gravy in basket served at cracker barrel
    By Stacie Adams 1 month ago

    4 Cracker Barrel Changes That Backfired Big Time

    Cracker Barrel has often found itself at the center of heated controversies. Here are four times that changes ended up backfiring, big time.

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  • Three fast food fish sandwiches
    By Ellie Barbee 1 month ago

    Chain Restaurants That Serve The Highest Quality Fish Sandwiches, According To Customers

    Fish sandwiches are a popular quick meal, but which ones are worth your time? Here’s the best chain restaurant fish sandwiches, according to customers.

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  • an Ikea food tray with a breakfast dish
    By Marco Sumayao 1 month ago

    The Popular Dish Coming To Ikea's Food Court In 2026

    Ikea's Swedish meatballs are a signature of its food court, but a new item on the menu also holds cultural significance in the store's native Scandinavia.

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  • Mark Wahlberg at Wahlburgers opening event wearing self-made shirt and baseball hat
    By Brynna Standen 2 months ago

    Mark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers Are Topped With Government Cheese – But What Is That, Exactly?

    Wahlburgers is a joint venture among the Wahlberg brothers, with a signature burger topped by the mysterious government cheese. Learn just what that is.

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  • plate with toast, eggs, bacon in front of plate with beef and mac and cheese and another plate of pancakes on table at Cracker Barrel

    Review: Cracker Barrel Should Have Left 'New' Menu Items In The Past

    Cracker Barrel brought back two comfort classics and introduced maple syrup with a kick. We visited the Old Country Store to see what this rollout is all about.

    By Sam Zwick 2 months ago Read More
  • Rick Steves holding microphone
    By Andy Hume 2 months ago

    The Reliable Street Food Rick Steves Orders No Matter Where He Travels

    When it comes to travel advice, PBS host Rick Steves is a wealth of knowledge. To avoid overpriced eats or tourist trap meals, he recommends this street food.

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  • Guy Fieri in leather jacket, sunglasses, and chain necklaces stands at podium and speaks into microphone
    By Scott Harris-King 2 months ago

    The 16 Best Restaurants In Chicago Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

    If you're an unwavering believer in Guy Fieri and find yourself in the Windy City, check out these spots that serve everything from pizza to Caribbean cuisine.

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  • Close up of Guy Fieri posing wearing transparent sunglasses
    By Scott Harris-King 2 months ago

    The 12 Best Restaurants In Florida Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

    Guy Fieri keeps going back to Florida, so you know the food must be good. The top spots feature everything from gator and empanadas to burgers and pastrami.

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  • Statue of Big Boy outside an Ohio location.
    By Erin Wisti 2 months ago

    The Burger Chain With Ties To Frisch's Big Boy

    Frisch's Big Boy is a classic American restaurant with a famous mascot. When a fellow chain dug into the eatery's archives for inspiration, it started drama.

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  • Bowls of Chinese foods including noodles, dim sum, and fried rice
    By Hannah Diffey 2 months ago

    10 Asian Restaurant Chains You'll See More Of In 2026

    These Asian restaurant chains are adapting with faster service models, updated menus, tech-driven ordering, and regional expansion strategies.

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  • The exterior and parking lot of the original Waffle House, now a museum
    By Nicole Melchionda 2 months ago

    What It Was Like Eating At The First Waffle House

    Today, there are thousands of Waffle House locations around the U.S. But it all started with one. Here's what it was like to dine at that original diner.

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  • Plated Chicken Wilhem
    By Austin Havens-Bowen 2 months ago

    The Old Pennsylvania Restaurant That Transports Guests Back To The 1700s

    Pennsylvania is brimming with American history, which extends to its dining culture. One centuries-old restaurant stands out for its throwback charm.

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  • Unidentifiable people eating burgers in a diner
    By Scott Harris-King 2 months ago

    America's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Diners In Every State

    Great food, reasonable prices, and a welcoming vibe — that's what we all want in a hole-in-the-wall diner. Here's our pick for the best one in every state.

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  • The exterior of a Cracker Barrel restaurant
    By Nicole Melchionda 2 months ago

    11 Items You Need To Try Your First Time At Cracker Barrel

    If you're a Cracker Barrel newcomer, the chain's menu is quite extensive. Here are the must-try menu items to ensure you have a phenomenal experience.

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  • LongHorn Steakhouse sign on brick building
    By Sherri Gordon 2 months ago

    13 LongHorn Steakhouse Tips Every Diner Should Know

    LongHorn Steakhouse is one of the most popular steakhouse chains in the country. To make the most out of your meal, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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