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The Chicago Deli Former Presidents Love To Visit Tim Boyle/Getty Images By Hannah Twietmeyer/Dec. 6, 2021 12:19 pm EST A weekend in Chicago usually consists of some time in Millennium Park, a few minutes sky-high in the Willis Tower, and some high-end shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Spanning along Lake Michigan, the Windy City is home to other famous pit stops like the Shedd Aquarium and Wrigley Field, and if you start to get hungry between tours Chicago’s food scene has plenty to offer....

The Untold Truth Of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Felicia Lee/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 2:04 pm EST When Anthony Bourdain’s memoir “Kitchen Confidential” was released in 2000, it turned the food world on its ear. The memoir, Bourdain’s snarky, sometimes obscenity-laden story of his rocky journey from flailing rich kid to professional chef, laid bare the unglamorous reality of life behind the doors of restaurant kitchens. “Kitchen Confidential” offered its scandalized (but fascinated) readers a graphic look at an intense, insular professional culture with brutal working hours, dangerous working conditions, (mostly) terrible pay, and a lot of truly strange people....

The Untold Truth Of Miller’s Ale House Facebook By Courtney Iseman/Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 12:36 pm EST For a restaurant chain founded more than 30 years ago, Miller’s Ale House is often underrated. Even though the company boasts more than 90 locations, as listed on the chain’s website, they are in only 10 states, with a majority of Miller’s restaurants in Florida. For those lucky enough to live near a Miller’s Ale House location, the chain’s cult status makes perfect sense....

These Are Baskin-Robbins’ Top Selling Flavors JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:03 pm EST Over the last 71 years, Baskin-Robbins has racked up an impressive catalog of ice cream flavors and enough interesting facts to fill an encyclopedia. For example, did you know that the store’s name, “Baskin-Robbins,” is a combination of the two founders’ last names, who also happen to be brothers-in-law (via Baskin-Robbins)? Additionally, the ice cream parlor was once a workplace to celebrities like chef and TV personality Bobby Flay, legendary actress Julia Roberts, Rosie O’Donnell, Randy Quaid, and Phil Hughes, who is currently the pitcher on the San Diego Padres, per MLB....

This Is Guy Fieri’s Trick For The Perfect Steak Scott Dudelson/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Oct. 2, 2021 10:40 am EST Cooking the perfect steak is an art. You really have to know what you are doing to get the coveted crust on the outside and the juicy, tender, melt in your mouth goodness on the inside. And, as Delish points out, there are oh so many mistakes you can make along the way....

This Is The Cake Buddy Valastro Is Most Proud Of DFree/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:50 am EST When TLC’s baking series “Cake Boss” premiered in 2009, the show took off like a storm. This delightful reality TV show follows a family-run bakery in New Jersey called Carlo’s Bakery. It showcases a talented team who creates masterful, over-the-top cakes in every episode — while experiencing their fair share of drama, of course....

This Might Be The Exact Date White Castle’s Sweet Potato Fries Return In 2021 rblfmr/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 11:51 am EST As soon as we turn the calendar from October to November, our thoughts turn from Halloween favorites such as Skittles, Starburst, and pumpkin spice lattes to turkey with all the trimmings … and more pumpkin spice lattes. The spooky pop-up stores vanish as mysteriously as they appeared, while turkeys trussed inside white plastic and netting start taking up a lot of grocery store refrigerator space....

This Popular Fast Food Chain Holds The World Record For Longest Curly Fry DronG/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 12:47 pm EST Mmm… French fries! Arguably one of the most delicious forms of potato, fries come in a variety of shapes and sizes: shoestring, crinkle-cut, steak, wedges, waffle, and of course, curly. Whether you prefer your fries salted, seasoned with a blend of spices, dunked in ketchup, mayonnaise, and other dipping sauces, or by their plain ol’ selves, nothing beats biting into starchy, crispy goodness....

Tyler Florence’s ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Is Super Relatable Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Oct. 17, 2021 9:59 am EST Tyler Florence has been a Food Network presence since the late 1990s, hosting such shows as “Food 911,” “Tyler’s Ultimate,” “Planet Food,” “How to Boil Water,” and “My Country, My Kitchen” (via Food Network). So, it should come as no surprise that the chef, who describes his cooking philosophy as “American, pure and simple” (via Williams-Sonoma), chooses burgers when he wants to indulge in what he describes as a “guilty pleasure....

Walmart Just Raised Its Hourly Pay For Thousands Of Workers Sundry Photography/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Sept. 3, 2021 2:29 pm EST Walmart has good news for many of their hourly workers. The superstore chain has just announced they will be raising the hourly pay for 565,000 of their associates by one dollar per hour, according to CNN. Walmart employees who work in “the front end of the store, food, and general merchandise units” will be eligible to receive the raise....

What A Michelin-Star Ham Sandwich Really Looks Like Oriole By Jonathan DeLise/Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 2:50 pm EST You don’t need fancy gadgets to make a rollickingly good ham sandwich; all you need are a few staple ingredients. Start with bread — be it a baguette, Wonder bread, freekeh, or ciabatta. Then, add the ham (options might be honey-baked, Virginia, or black forest, but really, any will do). Next, pile on the condiments — maybe you’re in the mayonnaise-on-bread camp, or perhaps you gravitate towards another kind....

Whataburger’s Newest Condiment Adds A Kick To Its Fancy Ketchup Recipe masa44/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Jan. 13, 2022 12:19 pm EST If you love spicy food, this is a great time to visit a few fast food chains. Although you might not associate fast food with hot and peppery heat, Arby’s recently launched a burger that’s so spicy, they’re offering a free vanilla shake with each order. Over the summer, Wendy’s launched a sauce with ghost pepper and ranch, and the next fast food chain to roll out a spicy condiment is Whataburger....

Why Aldi UK Is Letting Fans Try Its Wine For Free Alexander_Kuzmin/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 15, 2022 6:10 pm EST If you have a refined palate and a nose for wine, then Aldi U.K. might be looking for you. The grocery chain just announced an opportunity for wine drinkers who want to help shape the selection of wines you can buy at Aldi — while also scoring free booze, according to the company’s website....

Why Chocolate Could Soon Be More Expensive GoncharukMaks/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Feb. 17, 2022 10:42 am EST Food prices are on the rise, CNN reports the producer rice index — which tracks price changes from a seller’s perspective — saw a 9.7% increase over its 12-month tracking period. From produce to meat to milk and eggs getting more expensive, what we pay at the super market for our weekly grocery bill is a little eye popping....

Why Five Guys Kosher Hot Dogs May Not Actually Be Kosher Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 27, 2021 1:03 pm EST As a fast-food outlet known for its delicious burgers and milkshakes, Five Guys remains an option that’s highly sought after. According to its website, Five Guys started its journey in 1986 when the Murrells decided to start a burger business of their own in Arlington, Virginia. They work was impressive: They were known for making “hand-formed burgers cooked to perfection on a grill, along with fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil....

Why People Tweeted #LaysWasThere During The Super Bowl MDV Edwards/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Feb. 13, 2022 10:37 pm EST Before the Super Bowl LVI even began, there were plenty of giveaways related to traditional Super Bowl foods. Papa John’s was giving away free pizza, and Miller Lite ran a sweepstakes promotion to get everyone drinks for Game Day. But for anyone who missed the giveaways before the Super Bowl started, Lay’s ran a Twitter promotion during the game, too....

Why Publix Has Become More Popular Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Dec. 26, 2021 10:36 am EST Publix, a supermarket chain with headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, has become increasingly popular among shoppers in the southeastern United States — and for good reason. The employees are happy and helpful, the store’s brand products are on point, and each department goes big when it comes to quality. Did we also mention Pub Subs, Publix’s delicious specialty sandwiches?...

26 Puerto Rican Foods You Need To Try At Least Once In Your Lifetime Zen2087/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Nov. 10, 2021 11:35 am EST The food of Puerto Rico is vibrant and far too vast to put into a single box. Its culinary culture, which is a mix of the Taíno native people, African, Spanish, and United States influence, showcases the island’s range with many cooking techniques, but there’s a particular fondness towards frying....

27% Said This Was Their Favorite Side Dish To Make For Thanksgiving Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 23, 2021 10:41 am EST If your motto for Thanksgiving dinner is something like “come for the turkey, stay for the side dishes,” there’s likely that one food that you load up your plate with. From the fluffy mashed potatoes covered in gravy to the homemade herbed stuffing to the creamy green bean casserole, everyone has their own favorite side dish....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Tabletop Bundt Maker Has Fans Jealous Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 16, 2021 12:28 pm EST Alex Guarnaschelli, also known as ICAG (Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli), is known for her cooking expertise. She has her own restaurant, Butter, in New York City; she’s one of the original judges of Chopped (per her website); and it’s estimated that she’s appeared on more than 600 episodes of Food Network shows over the years (via Variety)....