FOOD

America’s 25 Biggest Restaurant Chains

According to sales numbers from 2020, these 25 chain restaurants dominated the market in what was a tough year for eateries worldwide.

You Might Be Stacking Your Burger All Wrong

Creating the perfect burger isn’t just about seasoning and grilling—proper stacking protocol can make or break your meal.

There's an equal amount of myth and fact behind the legend of Dom Pérignon.

The Stories Behind 7 Drinks Named After Real People

From the artistic origins of the Bellini to the many backstories of the margarita, here's what you need to know about your favorite eponymous cocktail.

Do you want your baby-back-baby-back-baby-back ribs?

The 20 Best Barbecue Cities in America

While you can probably find pretty good grilled meat no matter where you are, some cities have a reputation for quality barbecue that goes a little beyond a trusty steakhouse or two.

Hot dogs remain a lightning rod of controversy.

Controversy Alert: A Majority of Surveyed Americans Think a Hot Dog Is a Sandwich

The unending debate over whether a wiener is a sandwich or something else entirely continues to rage on.

Why You Should (Almost) Never Rinse Your Pasta

Rinsing cooked pasta is almost always a bad idea, unless you're making this specific type of recipe.

People Swear That Mexican Coke Tastes Much Better—and They Might Be Onto Something

If you're convinced that a bottle of Mexican Coke tastes better than it's American counterpart, you're not alone.

A Delivery App Wants to Pay You to Eat Pizza

A delivery app called Slice is offering pizza lovers the ultimate dream job: A chance to explore independent pizzerias and get paid to eat their pies.

This Ingenious Hack Makes Pitting Cherries Quick, Easy, and Mess-Free

If you have a couple of common items at home, you can pit dozens of cherries in seconds for baking or eating fresh.

No, the White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots Isn't Chlorine

The white stuff isn’t a sign that your carrots have gone bad—but they might appreciate a little water.

Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein: What’s the Difference?

Chow mein and lo mein are made from the same ingredients, but there is a difference between the two Chinese noodle dishes.

9 Juicy Facts About the McDonald's Big Mac

You can probably recite the ingredients (and the original jingle) by memory, but how much do you actually know about the iconic Big Mac from McDonald's?

Is Pink Lettuce Safe to Eat?

Why does lettuce turn pink? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not because bacteria has taken over.

Subway is facing allegations its tuna isn't genuine.

Do Subway Sandwiches Contain Any Tuna? It's a Bit of a Mystery

The sandwich chain is under fire after a 'New York Times' report found that no tuna DNA was found where it's supposed to be—in the tuna.

Chicken nuggets gained worldwide popularity via McDonald's, but their invention began with a poultry and food science science professor at Cornell University.

Who Invented Chicken Nuggets?

In 1981, McDonald's introduced the Chicken McNugget to the world and changed the face of bite-sized poultry bits forever. But it never would have happened if it hadn't been for food and poultry scientist Robert C. Baker.

A Brief History of Ramen

If the first thing you picture when you hear ramen is a precooked block that comes with a flavor packet, you can thank Momofuku Ando. And World War II ... and the Yakuza crime syndicate.

Beef was in short supply during World War II.

When World War II Rationing Created a Black Market for Meat

'Make it stretch' and 'share the meat' campaigns didn't work on beef-obsessed consumers, who turned to illicit lamb chops to satisfy their hunger.

New York City Is Paying Tribute to Anthony Bourdain With a Pop-Up of His Now-Shuttered Les Halles Restaurant

In promotion of 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,' Les Halles, the brasserie where the chef launched his culinary career, will return as a pop-up for one weekend.

Peter Carruthers/iStock via Getty Images

Cookie vs. Biscuit: What's the Difference?

The UK has biscuits and the U.S. has cookies, but the difference between the two baked goods comes down to more than language.

This 4.6-Star-Rated Hand Blender Is 33 Percent Off Right Now

Get this exceptional Mueller Ultra-Stick hand blender at a reduced price. Compact and versatile, it does everything from whipping cream to beating eggs to making smoothies.

Those wooden utensils in the corner are eyeing this situation nervously.

How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science

Pasta water is notorious for frothing up and over the sides of your pot. Here’s why a wooden spoon helps prevent that.

This Wireless Cooking Thermometer Lets You Check Your Meat's Temperature on Your Phone

Get your meats cooked to the perfect temperature with the AirProbe2, which works through an app on your smartphone.

Mario RM, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 2.0

11 Over-the-Top Theme Restaurants

From Mars 2112 to Planet Hollywood, here are 11 novelty restaurants that really committed to their themes.

The Largest Round Pizza Ever Made Was as Wide as 1.5 Baseball Fields

The world's largest round pizza—dubbed "Ottavia"—stretched more than 130 feet across and covered 13,580 square feet.

PREV NEXT