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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Every Pizza Chain Serves Wings

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this one<br>So, if not…

Why ‘Chopped’ Only Has One Ice Cream Maker

The popular Food Network show Chopped blends cooking shows, game shows, and a little bit of reality TV. Participants must create dishes using unusual combinations of ingredients that are then tasted by a panel of judges, typically creating an appetizer, entrée, and dessert.

10 foods that make America great

American food gets an unfair rap these days. With the rise of ethnic cuisines – whatever that means, in this great melting pot — and supermarkets full of salad bars and microwave dinners, it’s easy to forget how many extraordinary homegrown delights are still served on tables across the land. Foods with a sense of place. Foods, I don’t feel too bold saying, that helped make America gre

10 tips to help you grill burgers to perfection

By Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press<br>Americans consume some 50 billion hamburgers a year. What’s so hard about shaping some ground meat into a patty and cooking it?<br>Meat experts, cookbook authors and chefs say plenty.<br>We use the wrong grind of beef. We handle the meat and shape them wrong. We cook t

Why restaurants are so loud nowadays

Four critical factors that drive brand loyalty for casual dining restaurants

We've defined the top retention strategies 50 winning restaurants count on to drive loyalty.

You'll Never Guess Which Casual Dining Restaurant Is Everyone's Favorite

Diners may be having a love affair with fast-casual chains, but in the casual-dining realm, this experience still ranks at the top.

Will These See-Through Shields Be the Future of Restaurant Dining?

Designer Christophe Gerignon has a bold idea for keeping restaurant dining hygenic.

Could these see-through shields be the future of restaurant dining?

A designer has a bold idea for keeping restaurant dining safe.

Food, restaurants, dining out: What you need to know about eating locally this summer

Attention Treasure Coast foodies: If you’re hungry, you’ve come to the right place.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

Will the Self-Order Kiosk Help Us Transition To In-Restaurant Dining?

A well-integrated design and correct location of a self-order kiosk (SOK) has already been proven to increase customer satisfaction. When social distancing

Sandwich Shop Owners: Wondering What Drives Your Customers' Choices?

Our look at Mintel's new data on sandwich shop trends is a springboard to think about our assumptions and the preferences driving customers' choices.

How a Dire Cook Shortage is Wrecking American Restaurants

"The whole industry might collapse in a huge column of bacon-infused smoke."