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Some vintage drinks wind up so synonymous with a certain period that they can become as passé as quickly as they were the hottest thing behind the bar.
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Some once-popular chains no longer exist, while other once-mighty American restaurants are hanging on by a thread thanks to changing times and tastes.
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Some of the most famous food and drink products are supposedly made with a secret recipe. It's often kept well-guarded, or literally under lock and key.
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The U.S. is home to countless restaurants, but each state originated with one. Taste a piece of history by visiting the oldest eateries in every state.
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Some of the least expensive beers you can buy are also among the worst-tasting drinks in production, according to beer-knowledgeable customers.
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Mountain Dew and Trolli have teamed up to create a new gummy candy and refreshing soda. Here’s what to expect from the colorful collaboration.
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More and more new seafood-themed chains are popping up around the United States, while some older fish restaurants are moving into new markets.
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Brazilian steakhouses are famous for their huge portions of meat grilled on sword-like metal skewers. These are all the different meats you can try.
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Every food product needs a name that will entice consumers. But some well-known items and brands only achieved success once they changed theirs.
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Fans of Mountain Dew Baja Blast will likely race to Taco Bell to try the new entry: Baja Midnight. But before you get excited, it may not be worth the hype.
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Whether due to financial problems or changing tastes, many old-school restaurant brands have encountered difficulties. But now they’re making a comeback.
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General Mills has launched two new limited edition cereals to tie in with “Wicked: For Good,” but do they taste magical? We tried them to find out.
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Taco Bell just added two 3-buck burritos to its value menu. Three dollars isn't much of a gamble but only one burrito is worth opening your wallet for.
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Whether they’re fondly remembered or have been long-forgotten, all of these old-school desserts remain closely associated with the 1970s.
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There's no shortage of delicious Chinese-inspired dishes on offer at Panda Express, but some menu items pack an unhealthier punch than others.
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These strange forgotten restaurants of the past were built on some of the wildest, weirdest, and in some cases most ill-advised ideas ever conceived.
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Over the years, certain eateries became synonymous with malls, but so many of those once-prominent chain restaurants simply don't exist anymore.
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Smithfield's practices, power, and company culture have led to a variety of scandals and controversies over the years. These are some of the biggest.
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We tried a variety of popular cold brew brands to see how they stacked up against each other, and then ranked them all from worst to best.
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When it came to sugary drinks, the 1990s was a decade of near-unparalleled innovation. Sadly, not all of the era's best sodas are still around today.
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It's finally happened: McDonald's has brought back the long-awaited Snack Wraps, this time with two tasty varieties. We tried each, and so should you -- ASAP.
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Ina Garten is a regular on the TV foodie scene, but real life isn't always quite as straightforward as what we see onscreen, even for the Barefoot Contessa.
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Sonic is joining the snack wrap craze by releasing two Crispy Tender Wraps for its $1.99 Menu. We tried them to see how they compared to other chicken wraps.
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Food Network has made stars out of many chefs and home cooks. But once they leave the broadcaster, they don’t always maintain the same level of fame.
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A trip to McDonald's isn't the only way to get your Filet-O-Fish fix. Whip up your own DIY sandwich worthy of the Golden Arches with these frozen fish fillets.
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Corn crops and products can easily be affected by food-borne pathogens, toxic mold, or foreign objects, leading to recalls. Here are some of the biggest.
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In the 1990s, Wendy’s maintained its popularity with a constant stream of new products added to the menu. How many of these do you remember?
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