This takeout- and cash-only institution is famous for its fried fish sandwich, a local staple that earned Marcus Samuelsson’s stamp of approval.
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According to a book documenting the final meals of historical figures, John Lennon’s last supper was an iconic sandwich from a now-shuttered NYC restaurant.
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Aside from a few rare exceptions, drugstore lunch counters are a thing of the past — though a notable one long called a local pharmacy home.
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From quick morning bites to indulgent late-night treats, Trader Joe's frozen aisle is famous for providing high-quality, delicious options for less than $8.
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Sure, maybe you've heard of the famous Italian beef, but if you've visited Chicago and have left without sampling this other iconic sarnie, you're missing out.
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Set up at the junction of Main Street and East Washington in Lillington, North Carolina, this uniquely configured Mexican restaurant is hard to miss.
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In the 1950s, kitchens across the country had a new, unique look that had similar, recurring themes. Here's what these kitchens really looked like.
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If you're from Indiana, you already know the pizza empire that spans the state, but you might not realize the reason behind why the menu differs by location.
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There are plenty of foods that have fallen by the wayside, including this one retro, spinach-like veggie that people cultivated and ate for centuries.
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Costco never explained why it pulled the roast beef sandwich from its food court, but that hasn't stopped Redditors from offering their own theories.
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The continued popularity of this pink cake has kept the Madonna Inn on the map for decades, and even celebrities can't get enough of the sweet confection.
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One family-run Chicago institution has stood the test of time since 1930 by focusing its efforts on perfecting a handful of truly standout Italian dishes.
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Taverns, bars, both places are establishments where you can get drinks with friends, but that might be where their similarities end. Here's how they differ.
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Betty Crocker makes a popular cake mix because the brand delivers reliable results, but this one highly-prized flavor is incredibly hard to come by.
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There's nothing better than a perfectly-paired soup and sandwich combination. These are the absolute best combos you can find out there, and why they work.
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Look, we'd never turn our noses up at a simple grilled cheese. However, if you want to give this lunch staple an Italian twist, you only need one ingredient.
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At one point in time, you could get a breakfast taco made from a waffle at Taco Bell. However, the item was quickly discontinued. Here's why.
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If you think of chocolate from the 1970s, you might think of this particular chocolate bar; it disappeared from shelves, but not for lack of popularity.
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You used to find this retro cold chicken dish in restaurants. In the past, it was the height of haute cuisine -- understandably so as it is a French classic.
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Alex Guarnaschelli has plenty of ideas to choose from when it comes to snacking, but the chef's favorite late-night treat is absolutely timeless.
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Because Parmigiano Reggiano's incredible aging process creates flavor variations throughout the wheel, it pays to know how to spot the best possible piece.
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It's not just the meat and poultry contributing to the protein count in this Mexican chain's beloved burrito bowl. Black beans and cheese pack a punch as well.
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When we think of sugar these days, it's likely in a bag or box of granules; however, in the medieval period, people used it by the brick with a specific tool.
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This bakery has become a beloved staple in the Pittsburgh area, owing much of its success to the foundations on which it was built in the early 20th century.
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Watching Super Bowl ads is half the fun of the big game, and Lay's is coming in hot with an emotional ad from an Oscar-winning director.
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Curious shoppers may wonder: Is Trader Joe's ground beef sourced from American cattle, and how usual is it for retailers to blend meat from multiple countries?
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It sounds modern, but vending machine origins go back to ancient times, rooted in an early mechanical invention that feels surprisingly familiar.
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