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Whatever Happened To Official All Star Cafe? Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/June 28, 2021 11:29 am EST Over the years, Americans have seen a lot of great restaurants come and go, from Chi-Chi’s Restaurant to Howard Johnson’s. One of the chains most missed by many ’80s and ’90s babies is Official All-Star Cafe. A sports bar backed by some of the biggest names in the game — including Andre Agassi, Wayne Gretzky, Shaquille O’Neal, and Tiger Woods — it all began in Times Square in 1995 (via When Is Now)....

Why Andrew Zimmern Says Family Dinner Is One Of The Best Shows He’s Ever Made Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/July 19, 2021 6:09 pm EST Andrew Zimmern made a name for himself on TV with “Bizarre Foods,” a food and travel show that was supposed to be about exploring other cultures. But a lot of people tuned in to see if Zimmern could stomach spoiled shark meat in Iceland or deep-fried and defanged tarantula in Cambodia (via Travel Channel)....

Why Some Bottled Water Could Actually Make You Thirstier Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 24, 2021 2:38 pm EST We all know those people who will argue that Poland Spring water differs from Fiji Water. And, as it turns out, they are absolutely right. Some bottled water can actually taste different and even make you thirstier. Although Mashed has our own ranking of the best brands based on opinions and research, Time Magazine is here to tell you that both Dasani and SmartWater contain a handful of additives that lead to different reactions out of their consumers....

Why You Never Hear About Turkey Eggs Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 9, 2021 2:04 pm EST Some bakers swear that duck eggs make cakes fluffier, gourmet sushi chefs often use quail eggs in their recipes, and of course, there are chicken eggs, which are so common in our diet that we refer to them simply as “eggs.” But what about turkey eggs? While turkey meat is everything from a Thanksgiving staple to a sandwich cold cut, turkey eggs are rare enough to be considered a delicacy....

You Need To Follow These 3 Rules When Using An Air Fryer, According To Drew Barrymore Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 14, 2021 6:08 pm EST Drew Barrymore may have already found her way to your bathroom vanity thanks to her ventures in the beauty sphere. But now, you just might be placing some Barrymore-branded items in your kitchen as the actress and talk show host recently created the new Beautiful Kitchenware line (available at Walmart), which sells everything from pots and pans to — you guessed it — small appliances like air fryers (via People)....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Surprising Trick For Crispy Grilled Chicken Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/May 14, 2021 11:16 pm EST Cooking chicken well is no easy task. There are countless things that can go wrong before the cooking process even begins, including buying previously frozen meat or chicken with brine injections or added water, going with skinless, boneless breasts instead of bone-in, and forgetting to leave it to dry in the fridge (out of the packaging) before cooking, which is necessary for a crispy exterior (via Food & Wine)....

Chef Reveals The Most Common Mistake Everyone Makes While Grilling Hot Dogs Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 18, 2021 2:52 pm EST Hot dogs are way down on the food chain when it comes to the hierarchy of grilled foods, at least according to all those foodie articles that start popping up each spring telling you that you simply must start grilling arcane, exotic meats and vegetables. Hot dogs, it seems, are just too plebeian to merit a mention....

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffin Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 24, 2021 3:26 pm EST Sinking your teeth into a warm, freshly baked muffin is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and satiate your hunger. Muffins are extremely versatile and thanks to their format, they are also incredibly portable. Our baking-obsessed recipe developer Mark Beahm has created the perfect chocolate chip mini muffin recipe for you to try out at home....

Chrissy Teigen’s Cheesy Oatmeal Will Change The Way You Eat Breakfast Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/July 20, 2021 2:27 pm EST Between her food website, cookbooks, and drool-worthy Instagram account, Chrissy Teigen has done a lot for the foodie community. Her website Cravings by Chrissy Teigen encapsulates just that: our (or her) favorite cravings. From cheesy pasta recipes to hearty sandwiches and salads, and finger-lickin’ appetizers to sugary desserts, the cookbook author does it all, and her fans are always left craving more....

Dunkin’ Has Good News For Fans Of Its Girl Scout Cookie-Flavored Coffees Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/March 30, 2021 4:54 am EST Dunkin’ fans have seen a lot of the coffee and donut chain’s products come and go since it opened its first location in 1950, but some are definitely missed more than others. Remember the Dunkin’ White Cheddar Bagel Twists? What about those Oreo Coolattas? Oh, and Girl Scout Cookie-flavored iced coffees!...

Geoffrey Zakarian Swears By This Risotto Technique Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/June 4, 2021 12:28 pm EST When done right, risotto is a creamy, dreamy dish that is the perfect comfort food for any time of the year. You can add in heartier flavors such as earthy mushroom for cooler seasons, and in the summer, brighten up the decadent mixture with things like fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables, and citrus. Cookbook author and television personality Nigella Lawson has a lemon risotto recipe that is the perfect summer comfort food (via Nigella)....

Here’s Where All Of Chick-Fil-A’s Potatoes Come From Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: March 29, 2021 9:02 pm EST To make all their waffle fries and hash browns, Chick-fil-A sources all their potatoes from one area: the Columbia River Basin in Washington State. In a short 2015 spotlight on its website, Chick-fil-A quotes Nick Johnson, a potato farmer, as he reflects on the result of his work: “It’s rewarding to know we did our part, and that’s going to put food in someone’s belly....

How McDonald’s Gets The Eggs For Its Egg McMuffin So Round Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:42 pm EST While the chicken sandwich war is far from over, when it comes to the battle of fast-food breakfasts, McDonald’s is the clear winner, and its signature Egg McMuffin is the reason. Invented by California franchisee Herb Peterson in 1971 — just one year after McDonald’s started opening its doors in the early hours of the morning — CNN reports that the chain’s iconic breakfast sandwich solidified its spot on menus nationwide, where it has stayed to this day....

Jessica Seinfeld Is Releasing A New Cookbook. Here’s What You Need To Know Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Updated: May 25, 2021 12:58 pm EST Jessica Seinfeld just announced the name and release date of her fifth cookbook: “Vegan, At Times,” which will be available everywhere October 12. In an exclusive with People, Seinfeld revealed that her forthcoming vegan cookbook will include more than 120 plant-based meals that her family (she and husband Jerry Seinfeld have three kids together) has adopted into their diet of late....

Nancy Silverton Dishes On What It’s Like To Work With Gordon Ramsay - Exclusive Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/July 28, 2021 1:04 pm EST Over the course of her career, Nancy Silverton has seen it all. After redefining the way that Americans perceive pizza, bread, and pasta, and opening a slew of iconic restaurants across Los Angeles, Silverton helped elevate Italian cooking everywhere she went (via Pizzeria Mozza). To top it off, in 2014, Silverton took home the James Beard award for “Outstanding Chef....

Nestlé’s Pumpkin Spice Cookie Dough Is Coming For Summer Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: July 15, 2021 2:23 pm EST Summer might be all about refreshing flavors and treats that can help you beat the heat, like lemonade or ice cream. But fall’s just right around the corner, and we will soon be switching back to desserts that warm you right up. If you’re already preparing for trips to the pumpkin patch and dreaming of the return of Starbucks’ famous pumpkin spice latte, you can expect the return of your favorite flavor sooner than you might think....

Popular Sun Chips Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best Instagram By Jenny Kellerhals/June 11, 2021 9:03 am EST At this point, Sun Chips have been around for three decades, since launching in 1991 (via their website). But while they’re owned by PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, they don’t have quite the same shelf presence that some of the larger chip brands have. Sun Chips have always been a bit of a niche chip, catering to people who want less fat and more natural ingredients in their snacks....

Simple Substitutions You Can Make In A Baking Emergency Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Sept. 3, 2021 10:48 pm EST It happens to the best of us. We’re in the middle of baking something amazing, and we realize we don’t have has many eggs as we thought, the milk’s gone bad, or the brown sugar has turned into an unusable mess. There’s no time to run to the store in the middle of your project, but fortunately, there are some tried-and-true substitutions you can make to salvage almost any baking project....

The Great British Baking Show Conspiracy Theory Some Contestants Believe Comic Relief/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/March 15, 2021 12:46 pm EST While the tent in the idyllic English countryside looks inviting, The Great British Baking Show isn’t always a baking fairy tale for contestants. Although the popular baking competition is reality television, some former contestants feel the need for entertainment, might influence those disappointing bakes and the timing of certain challenges (via Delish)....

The Real Difference Between Oreos In China And The US Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 7, 2021 11:16 am EST Describing Oreo as famous probably doesn’t quite do it justice. Famous would be suitable to describe a footballer or an actor, someone who is highly respected by the people who actually know who they are. Given that YouGovAmerica has found that the Oreo brand is recognised by 98% of people, iconic would definitely be a more appropriate word....