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Everything You Need To Know About Publix’s New ‘Chickenless’ Tenders Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Aug. 15, 2021 11:31 pm EST Healthy and diet-friendly meal options are not new, but we are certainly appreciative of the plethora of new (and tasty) options available to us each day — especially options that are convenient, whether its at your local grocery store or a popular fast food chain. Burger King’s Impossible Whopper, for instance, has garnered quite a bit of buzz and, honestly, it’s nice to see big chains taking note of the fact that not everyone wants to eat meat....

Here’s How Much Applebee’s Bartenders Really Make Scott Olson/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/April 7, 2021 4:59 pm EST Applebee’s has been there for us through thick and thin. The self-proclaimed “Neighborhood Grill + Bar” has more than 1,500 locations worldwide as of 2019 (via Statista) and very likely is in a neighborhood near you, whether you live in New York City or Topeka, Kansas. What started as a local restaurant concept in 1980 (per Applebee’s) has skyrocketed to a widely popular and profitable chain thanks in part to a menu that’s kept up with modern trends....

Here’s What’s Really In El Guzii’s Jailhouse Burrito - Exclusive Instagram By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 24, 2021 2:47 pm EST There is no rice in El Guzii’s jailhouse burrito, but there are ramen noodles. There is no chicken or ground beef or beans, refried or otherwise, but there are (wait for it) Slim Jims. We know what you’re thinking. But El Guzii’s jailhouse burrito is living proof that sometimes a whole really is greater than the sum of its parts....

How Robert Irvine Really Felt Filming His First Episode Of Restaurant: Impossible Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/June 14, 2021 10:56 am EST The Food Network recently shared a video about how the show Restaurant: Impossible first started. In the clip, Robert Irvine sits down with his wife Gail Kim, as they rewatch the series debut and provide commentary about the experience. “It’s been more than a decade since @RobertIrvine filmed his first-ever #RestaurantImpossible episode, and now he and his wife are looking back on that fateful mission…and enjoying a few laughs in the process” the network stated (via Twitter)....

Is Chick-Fil-A Actually Getting Banned In New York? Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 19, 2021 12:25 pm EST When Chick-fil-A first opened in New York City in 2015, lines were so insane that even a month after they were established, there was not only one crazy long line, but two. BuzzFeed News likened the chain to Dominique Ansel’s cronut shop because of its unfailing wait time. Since then, their website announced the opening of three more storefronts of the franchise in NYC in 2018 amid popularity and fandom....

Kristen Kish Had These Struggles After Winning Top Chef Noam Galai/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Feb. 23, 2021 8:58 am EST As the second female chef to earn the Top Chef title (via Bravo), Kristen Kish quickly became a recognized name in the restaurant world. With the notoriety that the culinary competition title gave her, the world seemed to be on her plate. As Kish shared with NBC, the fairytale ending to her Top Chef story was not quite the happily ever after that she might have anticipated....

Maneet Chauhan Reveals Her Favorite Late-Night Snack Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 19, 2021 4:55 pm EST Celebrity chefs really are just like us. Sure, they can cook way better than the average person. And yes, they all want to hangout with Bobby Flay – mostly to figure out how to beat him. But they also suffer from the ultra-common midnight munchies. According to ABC 13 out of Houston, Texas, the 2021 International Food Information Council Survey recently discovered that approximately 60% of American adults, ages 18 to 80, snack after 8 p....

Popular Del Taco Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/May 14, 2021 3:19 pm EST Do you ever feel like eating Tex-Mex food, only to be disappointed when there’s not a good restaurant anywhere nearby? Or maybe you love Mexican food, but you just don’t have the cash to be doling out the dollars for a restaurant meal on a regular basis. Whatever the case may be, every once in a while, a trip to a fast food taco joint isn’t going to hurt you....

Sean Evans Shared How Hot Ones Guests Are Chosen Jason Mendez/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 19, 2021 3:48 pm EST The YouTube show “Hot Ones” is perhaps the hottest thing to ever grace the internet (literally). For those who haven’t watched this epic series, the general premise revolves around celebrities being interviewed by Sean Evans over a platter of increasingly spicy chicken wings. What more could you want? Every Thursday morning at 11 a....

The Best Recipes To Make For A Perfect Easter Dinner Mackenzie Ryan/Mashed By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:40 am EST Spring has sprung; Easter is here. It’s time to make the perfect Easter dinner! We’re pulling out all the stops with loads of fresh herbs, pretty colored eggs, and a big dose of lovely flavors. Ham is a super traditional Easter main, and we’ve got a few tasty options the whole family will enjoy....

The Country With The Most Michelin Stars Might Not Surprise You Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 25, 2021 10:39 am EST Even though food preferences are subjective, many institutions are dedicated to rating fine dining restaurants in various countries across the globe. The Michelin Guide was originally meant as a companion for road travelers throughout France, with tips on where to refuel, sleep, and of course, dine. Slowly but surely recommendations became rankings and by 1936 a three-star rating system was put in place, carrying forward to the present day (via Michelin Guide)....

The In-N-Out Secret Menu Item So Rare Some Employees Have Never Even Heard Of It George Rose/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/June 20, 2021 6:34 pm EST In-N-Out has always had a secret menu — just ask anyone who’s ordered some animal-style fries. This secret item however, won’t make your regular In-N-Out lists. It’s so secret, in fact, that many employees don’t even know it exists. Those employees who are aware, might not even be allowed to make it....

The McDonald’s Vs. Chick-Fil-A Sign War Has Escalated Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/May 29, 2021 10:25 am EST McDonald’s restaurant owners are happy with the new Crispy Chicken Sandwich (via Business Insider). The obvious imitation of Chick-fil-A’s signature sandwich has exceeded sales expectations since its February release. However, some of these owners are starting to get a little cocky, too, taking jabs at Chick-fil-A on the readerboard signs found just underneath the Golden Arches....

The Mysterious Origins Of Penne Alla Vodka Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/June 5, 2021 2:31 pm EST Many Italian restaurants in the US include penne alla vodka on their menu. Penne all vodka is made with penne pasta and a vodka sauce. The vodka sauce is usually made of vodka, of course, along with tomatoes, heavy cream, herbs, and occasionally some flour to thicken the sauce (via Strega By Nick Varano). So, a vodka sauce is that creamy pink sauce with a splash of booze that sits somewhere between a tomato sauce and an Alfredo sauce....

The Real Reason McDonald’s Got Rid Of Mayor McCheese Instagram By Felix Behr/Updated: July 12, 2021 1:21 pm EST After 26 whimsical seconds of children running hand-in-hand with Ronald McDonald through a forest of trees with eyes and apple pies, all of which you can watch on YouTube, the 1970 commercial for McDonaldland gives a nod to the head of McDonaldland, Mayor McCheese. Though not as famous as his pal Ronald McDonald, Mayor McCheese and the other denizens of McDonaldland (like Grimace and the Hamburglar) starred alongside him in commercials through the first half of the seventies....

The Real Reason Prince Philip Didn’t Like To Eat With The Queen Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: April 13, 2021 7:16 am EST There’s no question that the late Prince Philip really and truly loved his wife … even if she was also his sovereign ruler. Tatler called their 73-year marriage a love story akin to any Disney princess’ happily ever after. Even the most devoted pair, however, needs a little time apart — and in Prince Philip’s case, his preferred “me time” took place at mealtimes....

The Real Reason This Trendy Cookware Brand Is In Hot Water Instagram By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 1, 2021 9:25 am EST If you want to be a serious Instagram foodie, there are three secrets to success: presentation, presentation, presentation. Even if you have the skills to create your own home-cured charcuterie, the taste won’t come across in a photograph, so yes, you absolutely must arrange everything on that ubiquitous wooden cutting board....

The Secret Ingredient You’ll Need To Make Copycat White Castle Sliders Drew Angerer/Getty Images By Karen Hart/March 3, 2021 9:27 am EST The greasy allure of a White Castle burger never gets old. The smell alone makes you feel like you consumed one of those tasty burgers without ever sinking your teeth into it. A White Castle slider is pretty special, but what makes it so good? Is it the meaty patty with five holes in it that is seared to perfection and shrinks up into a two-bite slider-sized burger?...

The Store-Bought Dressing Nadia G Swears By Michael Tullberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/May 3, 2021 12:02 pm EST There’s really no denying that most foods taste better (and are better for you) when made from scratch. A bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup? We’ll take it. Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven? Yes, please. A hunk of fluffy sourdough bread that didn’t come from a bag? Absolutely. Even homemade condiments are often more flavorful and healthier than the stuff you get from a bottle or jar....

These Chocolate Gems At Costco Are Turning Heads Nataly Studio/Shutterstock By Maeve Reilly/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 11:52 am EST When you want to find out about the latest goodies at Costco, there are a few fan Instagram accounts that give all the scoop, like @costcobuys that often shares delicious and exciting new gets with their 434,000-plus followers. Fans have been following along as the feed has shared things like baklava trays, raspberry crumble cookies, edible brownie batter, chicken stir fry, mashed sweet potatoes, and many more unique finds....