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  • place setting and view from Cafe Lafayette

    New Hampshire's Dinner Train Takes The Scenic Route While Serving Up A 5-Course Meal

    Cafe Lafayette, a rolling restaurant operating out of North Woodstock, New Hampshire, serves a five-course meal throughout a scenic 2-hour, 20-mile round trip.

    By Maria Scinto 1 day ago Read More
  • sock it to me bundt cake with slice cut

    The Decadent Retro '70s Cake That Hides A Delicious Secret Inside

    Retro cakes can be a ton of fun to recreate, but in the Southern U.S., this one never went anywhere. You can find it on diner menus to this day.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 3 days ago Read More
  • Composite of Amish Foods: Apple Schnitz Pie, Amish Sticky Buns, Scrapple Slice

    13 Amish Foods You Need To Try

    The Amish community isn't exactly short on tasty culinary traditions, as proven by the long list of must-try foods on offer in Amish Country.

    By Andy Beth Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • A Tokyo Banana store display.

    Why Bananas Are Everywhere In Tokyo (And How They Became Such An Iconic Symbol Of The City)

    Bananas may seem ordinary, but in Tokyo they’ve taken on a surprising role. The story behind this city's sweet symbol is richer than you’d expect.

    By Kristen Pizzo 5 days ago Read More
  • Montage image of several popular Southern foods, like peanuts, gumbo, a red can of cheerwine, and crawfish, all on blue picnic table background

    If You Ate These 12 Foods As A Kid, You Probably Grew Up In The South

    Although the South boasts several culinary influences, it's often the simple and resourceful foods that unite Southerners and remind them of their childhoods.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 5 days ago Read More
  • young adult woman reading newspaper at table while  waiter in tuxedo serving tea on tray

    Once Common Restaurant Behaviors That Have Faded Away

    Dining out has transformed over the decades, with these restaurant traditions changing with the times and, in some cases, fading into near obscurity.

    By Melanie Andrade 6 days ago Read More
  • Bangers and mash with mushy peas.

    Why British Food Became Known As Boring And Bland

    British food has long been maligned for being boring and bland, which isn't fair. Still, there are good history-based reasons this scarlet letter remains.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 days ago Read More
  • Three casseroles on green checked tablecloth

    Every State's Most Legendary Casserole

    The U.S. is packed with a wide variety of culinary traditions, as is evident by the many casseroles you can find from state to state.

    By Brian Boone 10 days ago Read More
  • Assortment of Asian foods in takeout containers

    The Popular Chicken Dish You Should Pass On At A Chinese Restaurant

    By now, Alexa knows your favorite Chinese chicken dish. But if it's this sugar-fried favorite, you'll want to set your voice command to something tastier.

    By Maria Scinto 10 days ago Read More
  • Various ugly desserts featuring purple sweet potato cheesecake and mississippi mud cake and Brutti ma Buoni cookies

    Desserts That Don't Look Good But Taste Great

    Some of the best desserts were created out of thrift, creativity, and tradition, rather than for looks. They may not be Instagrammable, but they are delicious.

    By Andy Beth Miller 12 days ago Read More
  • A few classic side dishes at a Brazilian steakhouse

    A Guide To All The Sides At A Brazilian Steakhouse

    There's much more to Brazilian steakhouses than, well, steak. Here's everything you need to know about the tastiest sides these eateries have to offer.

    By Fletcher Huntley 13 days ago Read More
  • Composite image of scotch eggs fried frog legs and beef liver with potatoes

    Vintage Fried Foods Hardly Anyone Eats Anymore

    While many vintage fried foods arose out of necessity and economic hardship, they've become a nostalgic reminder of the past in our old-school cookbooks.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 14 days ago Read More
  • Plates of chicken fried steak, brisket, and chili over a Texas flag.

    Must-Try Texas Foods Everyone Should Eat At Least Once

    Some of the best food in Texas is inspired by legends and cultural influences. These are the dishes many Texans insist you can't miss in The Lone Star State.

    By James Hornung 18 days ago Read More
  • Grilled steak cuts on a wood table with fresh herbs and vegetables

    You Can Get A $255 Steak At This Classic, 1830s-Era NYC Restaurant

    For the low price of $255 you can time travel back to 1830s New York City, and chomp into a big ol' juicy steak to celebrate surviving the cholera epidemic.

    By Alba Caraceni 26 days ago Read More
  • Platter of prepared sandwiches for event like funeral

    12 Funeral Foods And The Stories Behind Them

    Given the inherent connection between mourning and eating around the world, we gathered a collection of popular funeral foods from throughout history.

    By Holly Riddle 1 month ago Read More
  • clam chowder, beef sandwich and liver mush

    11 Tried-And-True Regional Food Classics In The United States


    Thanks to social media, it's getting harder to find truly regional foods. These dishes, however, have deep traditions and draw fans from near and far.

    By Andy Beth Miller 1 month ago Read More
  • Molded red gelatin salad on a platter

    Old-School Salads That Hardly Anyone Eats Anymore

    Molded, layered, and overly dressed salads were replaced with fresher, healthier options, as tastes shifted toward lighter, more nutritious fare over time.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 1 month ago Read More
  • Fajitas cooking on a hot slab over a fire.

    Where Were Fajitas Actually Invented?

    Fajitas are a mainstay in many Mexican restaurants, but where did this iconic sizzling dish actually come from? The answer might surprise you.

    By Ben Hillin 1 month ago Read More
  • A row of Chef Boyardee Ravioli cans on a shelf

    Our Favorite Struggle Meals That Were Actually Delicious

    Just about everyone has had to assemble a meal with whatever they could find in the cupboard. The Takeout writers look back at their favorite struggle meals.

    By The Takeout Staff 1 month ago Read More
  • M&Ms in bowl and scattered across table

    This Fan-Favorite M&M Flavor Is Returning Just In Time For Fall

    M&M made big waves last year as the most popular Halloween candy. This year, the candy company is welcoming fall with the return of a favorite flavor.

    By Rolland Judd 1 month ago Read More
  • hand holding Honey Deuce cocktail at US OPen tennis tournament

    You Only Need 3 Ingredients To Try The Unofficial Cocktail Of The US Open

    The U.S. Open is famous for being one of the world's foremost tennis tournaments. In case you weren't aware, spectators enjoy this simple drink as they watch.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • guinness in glasses

    This Is What Guinness Drinkers Call 'Splitting The G'

    If you're a Guinness drinker, you may have been challenged to "split the G." But what does that even mean, and where does this strange practice come from?

    By Dennis Lee 2 months ago Read More
  • Plate of pork carnitas tacos with red onion and limes

    A Sweet Pantry Staple Is Your Ticket To Caramelized Pork Carnitas

    Carnitas turn pork into crispy, delicious perfection when cooked traditionally, which often means lard. But you have a kitchen staple that works even better.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 2 months ago Read More
  • Better Than Robert Redford pie on a white plate

    The Retro Dessert That Makes Store-Bought Pudding A Star

    This sweet and creamy retro dessert relies on some heavy-hitting store-bought foods to create a once-popular concoction named for the era's biggest movie star.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • vintage fall foods

    Vintage Fall Recipes You Never See Anymore

    Fall is full of warm flavors and cozy vibes. These dishes unfortunately have faded from popularity around dinner tables and are in need of a comeback.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • A cook uses a butcher knife to cut slices from pork on a spit

    The Fruit That Taco Stands Always Cook With Al Pastor

    With al pastor, you can always count on it being delicious, made in a way that resembles shawarma, and marinated with this sweet tropical fruit.

    By Ben Hillin 2 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of New England clam chowder.

    Why Maine Tried To Outlaw Tomatoes In Clam Chowder

    You aren't the only one who asks if the clam chowder is white or red and makes an ordering choice based on the answer, there's a whole state who does the same.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
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