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Cocktails To Order Instead Of A Vodka Soda Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: July 7, 2021 3:11 pm EST Whether watching your carbs or seeking a cocktail that’s as light as it is refreshing, a vodka soda has long been a popular choice during a night out at the bar. The vodka soda is so light and refreshing, in fact, that professionals use it as a palate cleanser of sorts. “As a craft bartender, I sometimes taste hundreds of drinks a night to make sure they are made properly....

Copycat Taco Bell Bacon Club Chalupa Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 10, 2021 2:45 pm EST If you’ve ever ordered Taco Bell, then you know just how delicious many of the menu items are. From basic tacos to burritos to Crunchwraps, Taco Bell is an obvious go-to for people when they’re craving something a little indulgent. Many people are very familiar with what’s arguably the most delicious item on Taco Bell’s menu: the bacon club chalupa, which showcases chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheese, ranch, and guacamole, all wrapped up in a delicious chalupa shell....

Costco Fans Are Raving About This Massive Shepherd’s Pie Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 24, 2021 11:46 am EST Costco is a much-loved brand that has managed to build its unique identity over the years. According to Cheapism, the store’s incredible reach cannot be underestimated. It has outlets in the U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.K., and even Iceland. And there are millions of members, who stand by their Costco membership for all of their grocery needs....

Costco Shoppers Have Mixed Feelings About These Keto Mocha Coffee Boxes Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/July 16, 2021 4:35 pm EST It’s not often that Costco puts out a new product that customers aren’t ecstatic about. However, the membership-only, big-box retailer recently added a new product to their coffee aisle and, in this case, customers aren’t too thrilled about it. According to the Instagram account Costco_doesitagain, the store is now selling Super Coffee’s keto-friendly mocha beverages....

Don’t Eat A Sonic Slush Until You Read This Facebook By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 7:41 pm EST If you have never had a Slush from Sonic Drive-In, you don’t know what you’re missing. The Sonic Slush is made from flavored syrup combined with crushed ice, and the result is a sweet, refreshing, and (obviously) slushy concoction loved by people all across the country. The Slush comes in four sizes: small, medium, large, and the ginormous Route 44, which, as you probably guessed, is a 44-ouncer....

Foods You Should Never Order According To Restaurant Staff Getty Images By Karen Miner/Updated: July 26, 2021 10:49 am EST Coming across a juicy Reddit thread that lists all the horrible goings on at restaurants is always a little scary… you want to look, but should you? Is your favorite food at your favorite eatery listed? And if it is, what disgusting things are you about to learn? Maybe you prefer to keep your head in the sand on this particular issue — ignorance is bliss, right?...

Here’s How Much Equipment Beat Bobby Flay Stocks On Set Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Aug. 30, 2021 10:22 am EST Part of the fun of watching cooking shows stems from checking out the high-end cookware, kitchen gadgets, dinnerware, and shiny new tools featured in each episode. The Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” is one of those shows — two professional chefs face off in a preliminary round of intense cooking and the winner then goes to a final round where they try to out-cook Bobby Flay....

How McDonald’s Fans Really Feel About Australia’s New Birthday McFlurry Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/July 2, 2021 10:16 am EST McDonald’s has some amazing regional products across the world. According to Spoon University, McDonald’s patrons across Hawaii can enjoy a Peaches & Mango pie, diners in Wisconsin can pick up a McBratwurst, and you can even get biscuits and gravy across certain states in the South. These specialty items can easily get you excited to pick up a McDonald’s order if you ever visit these areas, and now, Australia has entered the fray with their own one-of-a-kind offering....

Is Dave’s Killer Bread Actually Healthy? Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Ashley Ortiz/March 26, 2021 11:13 am EST Since the company’s inception in 2005, Dave’s Killer Bread has served hearty loaves of bread that have appealed to health-conscious consumers. That’s not just because of the bread’s organic and non-GMO ingredients, but also because such ingredients allow the product to be far richer in nutrients than standard breads, all without sacrificing flavor (Eat This, Not That)....

Is NotMilk More Nutritious Than Dairy Milk? Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/July 21, 2021 10:23 am EST From household names like oat, almond, and soy milk, to more unusual options like barley, pili nut, and macadamia milk, there’s no shortage of dairy-free milk alternatives available to anyone looking to curb their dairy consumption or stick to a more plant-based diet. However, one new entry into the unconventional milk space is hoping to take over the dairy-free market and claims to be the ultimate replacement for cow’s milk in terms of taste, texture, and nutrition....

Pizza Hut Is Reviving This Popular ’90s Menu Item Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/June 2, 2021 8:04 am EST Pizza Hut is ready to make ’90s fans happy with this throwback pizza from 1997: The Edge, as noted by Yahoo! Finance. Available for a limited time (and at limited locations), this throwback pizza is considered tavern style due to it’s cracker-thin crust and cut style yielding 16 slices. Toppings go from edge to edge, thus the name....

Telltale Signs Your Favorite Restaurant Could Be Closing Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/July 27, 2021 10:17 am EST The restaurant business has always been a tough one. Throw in a pandemic, labor problems, rising rent costs, and food supply shortages and it turns from “tough” to “punishing” in a big, fat hurry. Obviously, 2020 was an extra challenging year for the food industry, and it doesn’t seem to be bouncing totally back anytime soon....

The Cheesecake Factory Is Doing Well Despite Old Rumors Of Closing Forever Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Updated: June 25, 2021 10:56 am EST Hold on to your fettuccini Alfredo and your Godiva chocolate cheesecake — if you’re a fan of The Cheesecake Factory, then we’ve got some news for you. Rumors started swirling back in October 2020 that the beloved Italian-meets-everything else you could dream of restaurant would be shutting its doors, and the internet — like with most things nowadays — ran with it....

The Untold Truth Of Blue Bottle Coffee Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/March 16, 2021 10:29 am EST If you live in the Bay Area, there’s no way to escape Blue Bottle Coffee. The company got its start at a Berkeley farmers market in the early 2000s, but it was the network of cafes in San Francisco that spawned a cult following, allowing the brand to spread to New York, Boston, Washington D....

The Untold Truth Of Jamba Juice Shutterstock By Audur Banks/Aug. 10, 2021 2:13 pm EST Most of us have gotten used to seeing a Jamba Juice — now renamed to Jamba, by the way — on every corner over the last 30 years or so. The bright colors and tropical smoothies on the chain’s menu have become a staple in popular culture and Jamba oftentimes seems to be sort of the big brother of all juice and smoothie places....

These Are The Best Types Of Cooking Oils To Use With A Wok Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/April 12, 2021 11:15 am EST From stir fry to cooking a variety of recipes, a wok can be a versatile cooking tool. However, when using a wok, one important ingredient can make a difference between a great dish and a bitter one. It really comes down to the best types of cooking oils used....

Twitter Is Fighting Over Golden Corral. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/June 12, 2021 1:33 pm EST Golden Corral is a restaurant that is many things to many people, and we’re not just talking about the wide range of options on the buffet. After all, where else are you going to be able to dine on pizza, fried chicken, steak, fajitas, and chocolate fondue, all in a single meal? Still, all you need to do is say –- or rather, tweet -– the words “Golden Corral,” and you’re likely to solicit a whole bunch of opinions ranging from “yes, please!...

What Andrew Zimmern Really Eats In A Day Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Neala Broderick/Aug. 10, 2021 3:13 pm EST Similar to a barista who can’t stand the smell of coffee at the end of a long shift, an adventurous eater by trade is likely to crave something simple when they have the choice. In hungry TV personality Andrew Zimmern’s case, he’s just as happy enjoying hot dogs for lunch as he is caviar....

What Does The Term ‘Kitchen Brigade’ Actually Mean? Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 3, 2021 2:46 pm EST When you see a restaurant’s white-jacketed, capped, and often shouting personnel flourishing utensils and flinging food, the term “kitchen brigade” makes intuitive sense. Only a military metaphor could capture the close-knit efficiency observed through a wave of dinner orders. Except the idea of the kitchen brigade is less a metaphor than an actual attempt to instill a military-style order into the chaos of the kitchen....

Who Is Gino D’Acampo And Why You Need To Know About Him Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Sept. 2, 2021 9:58 pm EST Here in America, we can’t seem to get enough of our favorite foodie personalities. From cookbooks and television series, to podcasts and flagship restaurants, we eat it up (literally!). But, there’s a whole world out there to discover beyond Rachael, Bobby, and Giada. All around the globe, food personalities are beloved fixtures in their own countries and communities....