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The Super Popular Meal Combo Dave & Buster’s Is Bringing Back Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 5, 2022 3:44 pm EST You may have fond memories of Chuck E. Cheese as a kid, playing all the games and scoring heaps upon heaps of tickets in between stuffing your face with pizza. As an adult, you may not be able to go back to Chuck E. Cheese and relive memories of the ball pit, but you can still cut loose and have some fun at the intersection of entertainment and dining....

The Weirdest Things To Ever Happen At McDonald’s PlayPlaces Getty Images By DB Kelly/Updated: March 14, 2022 11:44 am EST When you were young, the idea of heading to McDonald’s was doubly exciting. There were Happy Meals (and the inevitable toy, of course), and then, the promise of playing in the PlayPlace. They were the best, right? They were a place to meet other kids, to explore what was possibly the best playground in town, and have adventures you just couldn’t have anywhere else....

The Worst Menu Item At Taco Bell, According To A Dietitian KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/June 30, 2022 2:56 pm EST Fast-food restaurants don’t exactly have a reputation for serving healthy meals. They’re more or less places to stop when you’re looking for something quick, but they often lacks the nutritious impact of a home-cooked meal. Burgers, fries, and chicken nuggets are just a few fast-food staples — none of which are known for fueling the body....

Trader Joe’s Has A New Cookie Perfect For Francophiles Spalnic/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 25, 2022 12:12 pm EST The French have pioneered some of the most iconic cookies of all time. According to Insanely Good, France claims macarons, madeleines, palmiers, chocolate meringues, and many more types of bite-sized confections. Some might believe you have to search out a specialty bakery to get your hands on these items, but now, Trader Joe’s carries a specialty French cookie that lets you bypass the patisserie altogether....

We Finally Know Why Bob Evans Is So Cheap Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/April 27, 2022 2:56 pm EST Bob Evans started out in Ohio as a humble country sausage operation that soon grew into a popular full-service diner. A quarter of a century later, Bob Evans has blossomed into a beloved chain of nearly 500 restaurants across 18 states (via Bob Evans). Well-known for its hotcakes and classic breakfast fare, Bob Evans also dishes up hearty menu items like hand-breaded fried chicken, country fried steak, and slow-roasted turkey with dressing and gravy....

What You Didn’t Know About The Golden Girls’ Kitchen Facebook By Kimberley Laws/April 26, 2022 1:31 pm EST The kitchen from “The Golden Girls” never felt like part of a television set. It was more like a safe, comforting place where you could sit with your four best friends while gobbling down a slab of cheesecake and settling in for a good laugh. Whether Blanche was regaling you with stories celebrating her sexual prowess; Dorothy was complaining about the stupidity of Stan; or Sophia was asking you to “picture it....

Why You Probably Won’t See Many People Eating Hummus In Greece Kabachki.photo/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/March 12, 2022 12:54 pm EST Just the words “Greek cuisine” are enough to make most foodies drool profusely. Moussaka, baklava, souvlaki, tzatziki, spanakopita — just hearing these names primes the taste buds for a delectable treat. But, if you are tempted to add hummus to this list, you are in for a bit of disappointment. Contrary to what you’ve been led to believe by restaurants dishing out Greek fare across America, hummus is not from Greece....

10 Best Substitutes For Arborio Rice Candice Bell/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: June 23, 2022 9:58 am EST Whether you’re creating a risotto with mushrooms or peas, Arborio rice is probably the grain you’ll reach for. A type of medium-grain rice that was first grown in Italy, Arborio is named for the region where it originated, according to MasterClass. Arborio, which has small, white, oval-shaped grains, continues to be cultivated in Italy today, as well as the U....

15 Types Of Meat For Your Next Charcuterie Board Katheryn Moran/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/June 14, 2022 11:29 am EST If you’re looking for newfound inspiration and exciting additions for your charcuterie board, the options may seem endless. There are so many amazing items and ingredients you could potentially mix and match to create a one-of-a-kind, rave-worthy charcuterie board at home. These boards and the various items that they usually feature, such as meats, cheeses, bread, crackers, dried fruit, nuts, and other accompaniments all combine to form a grazing experience that can be as enjoyable to look at as it is to eat....

17 Store-Bought Ranch Dressings, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Korey Denton/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:49 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pretty much everyone can agree that ranch dressing is exceptionally delicious. As far as salad dressings and dips go, ranch probably reigns supreme. It’s universally liked, goes with so many different flavors, and is oh-so-satisfying. And while the most die-hard ranch fans out there probably already have a tried and true brand they stick to when purchasing a bottle of ranch, it can be hard for most people to know where to start....

30% Of People Think This Chain Restaurant Has The Worst Salads Sea Wave/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 10:07 am EST Sometimes you go out to dinner and you’re just not hungry enough to order a full rack of ribs or a triple-decker burger. Sure, you could order something smaller, but you could also order a salad. It’s light, it’s healthy, and it’s usually on the lower price end of the menu....

Aldi Just Launched Two New Flavor-Packed Chips Artiom Photo/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/June 8, 2022 4:11 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Crunchy, salty, and compulsively edible, potato chips are the ultimate treat for savory snackers. There’s a reason that you can’t eat just one (unless your Jennifer Aniston, who eats one single potato chip when she’s stressed). The best thing about this popular snack? When it comes to the options and flavors available to you, sky’s the limit....

Behind The Scenes Of HBO Max’s Julia With Producers Chris Keyser And Daniel Goldfarb - Exclusive Janet Fries/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: April 8, 2022 2:34 pm EST While HBO Max’s series “Julia” is a feast for the senses on-camera, what fans of Julia Child and the inspiring new series might not realize is that there was actually a feast going on behind the scenes too. When Mashed spoke with executive producer Chris Keyser and creator Daniel Goldfarb about the series and Julia Child, they revealed some tantalizing details....

Ben & Jerry’s New Ice Cream Flavor Is Inspired By A Classic Summer Treat Arne Beruldsen/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 17, 2022 1:32 pm EST While screams for ice cream can be heard all year round, it’s unsurprising that they hit the highest number on the decibel scale during the warmer months. According to the International Dairy Food Association, peak ice cream production occurs from March to July in the United States, with July — a....

Buffalo Wild Wings Just Added A Spicy New Doritos-Flavored Sauce Facebook By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 5:09 pm EST Since sauced-up chicken wings were created, Americans have been gobbling them up. In fact, on Super Bowl Sunday alone, more than an estimated 1.4 billion chicken wings were consumed (via Marca). And if you estimate for an entire year, that number goes up to around 28 billion, according to the National Chicken Council....

Gross Things That Happen To Your Food Every Day Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: March 14, 2022 10:06 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping your kitchen or food prep area spotlessly clean and germ-free is something you take as a given, but do gross things still happen? Absolutely. In fact, a lot of the nasty stuff that happens to your food, happens without you ever even realizing it — which means you probably eat it anyway....

Here’s How Starbucks Is Being Rebranded In Russia Everyonephoto Studio/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 19, 2022 5:15 pm EST After Starbucks exited Russia at the start of the country’s invasion of Ukraine, it was only a matter of time before, like McDonald’s, the brand would emerge in a new form — and that time has come. The old Starbucks Russia is now officially the new “Stars Coffee” complete with new management: Russian restaurant owner Anton Pinskiy, rapper Timur Yunusov (aka Timati), along with corporate backing from Sindika, a Russian hospitality management company (per The Wall Street Journal)....

How Bitter Frost Has Affected French Vineyards Caftor/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:23 am EST It’s been too cold in France in early April, which is bad news for wine producers in the country’s famed vineyards. After temperatures topped 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) in March 2022 and spring buds began to appear on the grapevines, the weather dipped below freezing a few weeks later, according to Food & Wine — an unusually cold spell....

How Sauerkraut Could Help With A Hangover Credit: Madeleine Steinbach/Shutterstock By Nicole Rivas/Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 1:38 pm EST Sauerkraut is a type of fermented cabbage that dates back thousands of years. While most people associate the pickled dish with German cuisine or Reuben sandwiches, sauerkraut actually originated in China, where cabbage was fermented in rice wine for winter consumption. From there, it’s said that Genghis Khan and his men brought sauerkraut to Europe, where it continued to spread throughout the world (via Illinois Extension)....

Impossible Food’s Chef J. Michael On Grilling, Sustainability, And Meat-Like Taste - Exclusive Interview Impossible Foods By Xandra Harbet/June 1, 2022 2:51 pm EST When it comes to juicy plant-based meat that packs a punch and truly tastes like the real thing, Impossible Foods is the way to go. The products mimic their meat counterparts at every turn — from the texture and taste right down to the way they bleed on your plate....