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Bankers Are Banned From This Famous Parisian Restaurant Freeograph/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:50 pm EST “Dogs welcome; bankers banned,” reads a chalkboard sign in the window of the Parisian restaurant Les Ecuries de Richelieu. Below this message, however, owner Alexandre Callet has scrawled, “(unless they pay an entry fee of €70,000),” which is about $81,000. The specific sum refers to a loan that was denied to him when he applied to several firms for funding for a second eatery (via Food and Wine)....

Cheesecake Factory Menu Items With The Worst Reviews Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/Feb. 16, 2022 11:39 am EST Unlike your average chain restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory does everything in excess. Their menu features more than 200 items spanning across cuisines that are often hiding jaw-dropping calorie counts (via Business Insider). The slightly upscale restaurant chain offers dozens of flavors of cheesecake and rarely doles out a dish that’s not served in a massive portion....

Chick-Fil-A Milkshakes: What To Know Before Ordering Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 5:20 pm EST The fast-food world is saturated with chicken sandwiches these days, but only a few are good enough to compete with the one sitting at the helm of Chick-fil-A’s menu. Invented by founder S. Truett Cathy in 1964, the chain’s surprisingly uncomplicated Original Chicken Sandwich calls for nothing more than “a lightly breaded chicken breast with two pickles between a toasted, buttered bun” (via The Chicken Wire)....

Doing This Could Help You Avoid Caffeine Withdrawal Triff/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Jan. 2, 2022 12:46 pm EST Across the United States, caffeine is a staple that helps keep the wheels of society turning. Whether it’s a Starbucks Frappuccino, a deli coffee with cream and sugar, or a refrigerated energy drink, people do enjoy their caffeine. In fact, Deals On Health reports that in the United States, over 400 million cups of coffee are consumed daily — that’s an impressive amount of java!...

Everything We Know About Disney World’s New Ratatouille Adventure Ride Gerada Mora/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/Sept. 30, 2021 6:57 pm EST It’s been nearly 15 years since “Ratatouille” hit the big screen, but we still remember it like it was yesterday. Created by Brad Bird and Pixar Animation Studios, “Ratatouille” follows an earnest and gifted Parisian rat named Remy, whose lifelong dream is to become a chef like his human hero, Auguste Gusteau (via The Hollywood Reporter)....

Folgers Is Being Sued Yet Again Over Its Ground Coffee Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 2, 2021 3:13 pm EST If you’re like 62% of Americans, you drink at least one cup of coffee a day (via National Coffee Association). Maybe you swear you need the caffeine just to get through a busy workday — or just to get through any day, really. Or maybe you honestly like the taste, especially when you add in a heaping tablespoon of sugar and a hefty dose of creamer....

Foods That Actually Mess With Your Head By Kitty Jay/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:28 pm EST Since the dawn of time, people have been seeking ways to alter their consciousness. Prehistoric man was hip to the knowledge that some foods and herbs were psychoactive, meaning they could alter and influence the mind. From the Native Americans’ use of peyote to South Americans munching on coca leaves, history is full of trippy stories of nature’s wild and wacky psychoactive substances....

Gordon Ramsay’s Chocolate Fondant Is Making Mouths Water On Instagram Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Jan. 11, 2022 12:27 pm EST When you think of Gordon Ramsay, the first thing that probably comes to mind is his iconic one-liners from the many seasons of “Hell’s Kitchen” — statements that his fans pretty much know by heart by now. Even more popular are his savage roasts of dishes that fans have made and then jokingly asked Ramsay to review in good spirit on TikTok....

Homemade Hot Pastrami Sandwich Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:46 am EST When it comes to pastrami, you either love it or you hate it. For many, it’s hard to get past the distinctive, briny flavor. But for others, they would enjoy the powerful punch of flavor that comes from pastrami for every meal if they could. Luckily for pastrami lovers, recipe developer and food photographer Petar Marshall has the perfect recipe to utilize pastrami for lunch every day of the week....

How Coffee Helped Win The Civil War Wikimedia Commons By Maria Scinto/Dec. 1, 2021 12:57 pm EST Coffee, alone among beverages, holds a unique place in our lives. It’s arguably the last remaining socially acceptable addiction and is something most of us consider an indispensable part of our routines. Our day isn’t truly underway until we have that cup in our hand and the first few sips of this magical elixir is inside of us....

How To Keep Fish From Flaking On The Grill, According To A Grill Master bahadiruyanik/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Jan. 12, 2022 4:56 pm EST Picture a backyard barbecue in your mind: The sky is blue, the sun is shining, the kids are playing, the beer is flowing, and the grill is fired up. What’s on that grill? If you’re like most of us, you’re probably imagining thick, juicy steaks or burgers — or, if you’re a realist on a budget, maybe some humbler steaks of the hot dog variety....

Instagram Is Impressed With Chrissy Teigen’s Cookie Decorating Skills DFree/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Jan. 31, 2022 11:33 am EST Chrissy Teigen and hubby John Legend are one of Hollywood’s hottest couples, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to Valentine’s Day, Teigen has some experience. In 2014, just after the couple married, she shared a list of tips for the romantic holiday with People, including ramping up the cheese factor, staying off social media, and being sure to embrace the entire day....

Stouffer’s Frozen Dinners Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 4:17 pm EST What’s the best Stouffer’s frozen dinner? It can be an intimidating question when standing in front of the frozen food aisle with a big, red wall of tantalizing food pictures staring back at you. It’s a little like trying to read the menu at the Cheesecake Factory, except with massive gusts of freezing air blowing at you every time you try and get a closer look....

The Absolute Best Kitchen Trends Of 2021 stock_studio/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Dec. 8, 2021 12:25 pm EST For many foodies, enjoying a delicious meal at home is just as important as seeking it out at a restaurant. A home kitchen should at the very least be functional, no matter how basic the setup. There’s no need for the latest fancy equipment, but certain aspects of the layout can make it more effective, not to mention pleasant, to cook at home....

The Connection Anne Burrell Has To Lidia Bastianich John Lamparski/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:32 pm EST You know Anne Burrell for her signature wild hairdos, colorful skirts, and appearances on Food Network shows “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef,” “Chef Wanted,” and “Worst Cooks in America.” Burrell has certainly worked her way up the ladder to celebrity chef status. She started her cooking career by obtaining a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and then went on to study Italian cuisine in Italy, where she developed a passion and regard for the region’s food (via Food Network)....

The Internet Can’t Get Enough Of Paul Rudd And Seth Rogen’s Lay’s Super Bowl Commercial Todd Williamson/Getty By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 3:45 pm EST While football fans are all about the action on the field, for many others, the best part of the Super Bowl is the commercials. The whole reason many even tune in to the big event is to see what kind of attention-grabbing advertisements brands will come up with, from crazy concepts to big-name stars....

The Massive Amount Of Commercials Wendy’s Founder Dave Thomas Starred In Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Oct. 26, 2021 7:19 am EST With his white hair, thin-rimmed glasses, and ever-present tie, and oft-worn apron, few restaurant founders are as recognizable as the late Dave Thomas. According to Wendy’s website, the first location of the popular fast-food chain was opened in 1969 by Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, and through his leadership, the company was able to open over 1,000 restaurants in their first nine years alone....

The Massive Amount Of Money Folger’s Classic Coffee Jingle Just Sold For Aaron J Hill/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Oct. 1, 2021 12:17 pm EST The scene is just like the commercial. As you’re getting ready for school or work, the morning light seeps through the raised blinds into the kitchen and suddenly soothing music sifts through the room. “The best part of waking up …” Or, maybe you’re in the car driving in your morning commute....

The Reason This Jerky Comes With A Warning Label domnitsky/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 6:10 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The grass-fed beef jerky maker Country Archer Provisions is set to add a new flavor to its product line. This one, though, comes with a massive warning written in red on the back of the bag: “After consuming jerky, wash your hands with soap and do not touch eyes or sensitive areas....

TikTok Was Not Impressed With This McDonald’s Worker’s Drink Secret Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Jan. 27, 2022 4:11 pm EST If you’ve ever worked in fast food, you know things aren’t always as they seem. If you haven’t worked at a fast-food restaurant, you are blissfully unaware until someone posts about it on social media. At that point, dreams are shattered and trust is broken. We’re talking about behind-the-scenes behavior not unlike Rachel’s sneeze muffins on “Friends” (via British Vogue) and Penny spitting on Sheldon’s hamburger on “The Big Bang Theory” (via Reddit)....