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  • Michael Symon holding tacos at Tacos and Tequila event at Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival.

    The Coveted Cut Of Steak Michael Symon Gives A Hard Pass To Every Time

    Michael Symon knows his meat, so Food Republic was shocked to learn that he actively avoids this popular (and coveted) cut of steak for one specific reason.

    By Max Dean 12 hours ago Read More
  • Spanish omelette with a slice cut out

    Spanish Vs Mexican Tortillas: Is There Really A Difference?

    The Spanish tortilla and the Mexican version are both global icons. But are they secret relatives in the culinary world, or are they truly unique?

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 day ago Read More
  • Back of chef cooking food in restaurant

    5 Celebrity Chefs That You May Have Forgotten About

    Whether you're revisiting old memories or meeting a new star, these five celebrity chefs have earned their spot in the culinary hall of fame.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • A cup of black coffee lets off steam next to a burlap sack of coffee beans, which has spilled onto a table

    The 4 Most Common Types Of Coffee Beans And How They Differ

    Of the 130-plus types of coffee beans out there, only four are commonly used or commercially grown, and between those four, two dominate production.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • a couple having a picnic by the water in their car

    8 Old-School Picnic Foods That Were Big In The 1950s

    The 1950s were a big time for picnics, and these old-school foods, like ambrosia and cold fried chicken, used to be the star of the show back then.

    By Hayden Fletcher 2 days ago Read More
  • Boxes of various Jell-O varieties are jumbled together

    The Common '50s Jell-O Dish That's No Longer On Menus

    Back in the 1950s, many foods that we no longer eat were popular. Instant and prepackaged foods were thriving, so more care was put into presentation.

    By Cami Cox 3 days ago Read More
  • A cup of sahlab.

    The Origins Of Sahlab Go Back Centuries

    Sahlab is a rich drink that goes back quite some ways. Originally made with wild orchid, the plant is almost extinct today, but you can still drink it.

    By Max Dean 3 days ago Read More
  • A Maine lobster roll with a side of butter.

    How Lobster Rolls Became A Beloved New England Dish

    Lobster rolls may feel like they've been around forever, but the dish's history is one of necessity, the average worker, and the shipping industry.

    By Max Dean 4 days ago Read More
  • A variety of chili peppers.

    How Are Scoville Units Actually Measured To Rank The Hottest Peppers?

    Scoville units are a popular way to judge how spicy certain peppers are, but just how does the scoring method go about establishing spiciness?

    By Max Dean 5 days ago Read More
  • Someone from the 1950s in a vintage kitchen while cooking

    The Common '50s Side That Is No Longer On Menus

    In the 1950s, there was a common side dish that was easy to dress up and popular during holidays or big celebrations — and it featured a red fruit.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Blue plate of boxed shells and cheese with plastic kid's fork

    Struggle Meals From Your '80s Childhood That Are Still Delicious Today

    Whether you ate them because you liked them or because funds were a little tight, these struggle meals still hold up in the flavor department today.

    By Emily M Alexander 7 days ago Read More
  • Hand opening a retro blue fridge

    How Mid-Century Fridges Were Actually Smarter Than Today's Versions

    In the 1800s, the groundwork for modern refrigeration was laid — and some might say it was perfected not with modern smart fridges, but in the 1950s.

    By Audrey Freedman 8 days ago Read More
  • Unoccupied tables in an empty mall food court

    10 Nostalgic Mall Food Court Staples We Can Barely Find Anymore

    The mall food court used to be a great place to eat, but now there are a lot of former food court staples that we can't really find anymore. What a shame.

    By Kevin Haggerty 9 days ago Read More
  • Trio of retro ice cream treats

    8 Classic Soda Fountain Treats You Hardly See Anymore

    The days of the classic soda fountain are over, and with it some classic soda fountain treats. They are now rare, but used to be pretty ubiquitous.

    By Molly E. Sandwell 9 days ago Read More
  • Crumbl boxes surrounded by various treats

    The Crumbl Cookies Labor Violation You May Have Forgotten About

    Crumbl has faced public annoyance for remaining closed on Sundays; however, a much more serious scandal concerning the chain occurred in 2022.

    By Max Dean 10 days ago Read More
  • Old-fashioned looking kitchen

    The Retro Kitchen Appliance No One Has Used Since The 1950s

    While air fryers and microwaves are de rigueur in modern American households, there was a time when this retro appliance was the height of kitchen innovation.

    By Cara J Suppa 10 days ago Read More
  • Various Oreo flavors on grocery shelves

    The Discontinued Berry Oreo Cookie That Deserves A Comeback

    Oreo is known for wowing its fans with limited edition flavors, but this one berry cookie (a mix of strawberry and rasberry) definitely deserves a comeback.

    By Food Republic Staff 11 days ago Read More
  • Popcorn shrimp with a bowl of cocktail sauce

    Popcorn Shrimp Was Invented By This Seafood Restaurant In The '70s

    If you've ever wondered about the origin of popcorn shrimp, you might be surprised to discover that its provenance stems from a well-known seafood restaurant.

    By Cara J Suppa 12 days ago Read More
  • Various Domino's foods including pizza

    We Wish This Domino's Fast Food Policy Still Existed

    While Domino's still offers a satisfaction guarantee to its customers, we wish this old policy still existed, even though it has been lost to time.

    By Cara J Suppa 13 days ago Read More
  • Alton Brown in a dark suit and white shirt on a red carpet in Napa Valley

    Alton Brown's Favorite Comfort Food Is A Crunchy Classic

    Alton Brown is no stranger to the science of how cooking works, so his favorite comfort food makes sense. It's set apart from others like it by science.

    By Alba Caraceni 14 days ago Read More
  • Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts

    This Boston Area Is A Hotspot For Traditional Italian Food

    Italian food may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Boston, but this area is a hotspot for traditional dishes.

    By Jack Rose 14 days ago Read More
  • Egyptian koshary served in bowl

    How Egypt's National Dish, Koshary, Arrived In The Country

    Many countries have a national dish that they take pride in, and Egypt's national dish, koshary, is no different, but how did the eclectic dish develop?

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Pizza baking in a flaming oven

    What Makes Philadelphia's Pizzaz Pizza Totally Unique?

    Much like the key difference between Chicago and Detroit-style deep dish, it's the use of a distinct cheese that really sets the pizzaz pizza apart.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Various cakes on display in a shop

    This Retro, 1950s Cake Features A Little Something For Everyone

    There's one retro baked good that you may not have heard of or seen if you're not from Chicago, but trust us — it has a little something for everyone.

    By Jennifer Waldera 15 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten at the red carpet at the New York Public Library gala

    Ina Garten Refuses To Cook These 2 Dishes

    There are plenty of old fashioned dishes that are an acquired taste, to put it politely, and so it makes sense that Ina Garten won't cook these two.

    By Jack Rose 15 days ago Read More
  • The White House

    Does The President Have To Pay For Meals In The White House?

    You might think that everything the President needs is covered at the White House, and that the tax payer fronts every bill, but that isn't the case.

    By Alba Caraceni 15 days ago Read More
  • An open box of Krispy Kreme donuts and the box's lid sit adjacent to each other

    The First Krispy Kreme Donuts Were Made With This Unlikely Vegetable

    Hot and ready Krispy Kreme donuts are impossibly fluffy and melt in your mouth, but did you know the first iteration of the treat contained a vegetable?

    By Cami Cox 15 days ago Read More
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