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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…

What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

6 Best Fats for Losing Fat

Yes, you need to eat fat to lose fat. But not bacon and fries. Here's what needs to be on your plate.

5 Types of Vegetarian Protein to Skip and What to Eat Instead

Discover healthier sources of plant protein, and why vegan sausage may not be better for you than the real thing.

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Farmed Salmon

Even though fish farms get a bad rap for "breeding nastiness," as one dietitian put it, what actually happens to your body when you eat farmed salmon?

What the WHAT? New Study Recommends Eating Donuts for Breakfast to Lose Weight!

What It Means for a Restaurant to Get a Michelin Star

The surprising history and mysterious ranking system of the elite Michelin Guide.

How a FiDi Italian Standby Remodels for a New Generation of Diners

"It was set up in 1990 for the way people dined in 1990"

13 Things You Should Never Do in a Restaurant (Slideshow)

There’s a lot that needs to happen in order to allow restaurant service to go smoothly, and while guests are obviously paying customers, there’s no...

Why restaurants have gotten so loud, and how it's affecting what you eat

Restaurants have grown irritatingly loud and it's having an effect on our tastes.

Swept Away: 5 Ways to Tell If a Restaurant Is Clean

No matter if it’s a fine dining establishment or a mom-and-pop diner, when it comes to restaurants, proper sanitation is an absolute requirement on any guest’s list. It’s important to feel comfortable when you dine out — and seeing unsanitary conditions is certainly a quick way to ruin your dining experience. It can be something

Restaurant Meals That Are Bad for Your Heart

There’s nothing wrong an occasional splurge at your favorite restaurant, a night out enjoying a favorite dish at a favorite restaurant. But if you’re watching y...

9 Super-Annoying Things You Do at Restaurants, According to Restaurant Workers

Pro tip: They can tell when you're faking that food allergy.

"Pay what you can" restaurant to use wasted food from grocery stores

A new "pay what you can" restaurant in Wisconsin will use wasted or unused food from grocery stores. 

Which is your favorite fast food restaurant?

Stop Looking at Restaurant Menus Ahead of Time

Unless you have dietary restrictions, stop anxiously planning your meal before you even get to the restaurant