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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…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Perfect Picnic Menu: 50+ Make Ahead Picnic Recipes

What makes the perfect picnic menu? Make ahead picnic recipes, of course! Prepare the perfect picnic with these sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and more!

America's Favorite Food Chains map hoax: Molly's or Melty's in Ohio? Skyline Chili in West Virginia?

West Virginia does not have any Skyline Chili locations.

10 foods that make America great

American food gets an unfair rap these days. With the rise of ethnic cuisines – whatever that means, in this great melting pot — and supermarkets full of salad bars and microwave dinners, it’s easy to forget how many extraordinary homegrown delights are still served on tables across the land. Foods with a sense of place. Foods, I don’t feel too bold saying, that helped make America gre

Why home-cooked food never tastes like restaurant food

How to Build a Better Burger

It's easier than you think, and crucial to your summertime happiness (obviously)

Knives Are Out for No-Show Diners

Some high-end chefs and restaurants are fighting back—from charging people who don't cancel in time to using Twitter and other social media to call out no-shows.

How Did the Diner Menu Get So Long?

You can get just about anything at an American diner. This illustrated history has some insights into why.

How To Make a Diner-Style Patty Melt With Caramelized Onions

Nicole McLaughlin, aka NicoleMcmom, shows you how to make a patty melt — from caramelizing the onions to building and grilling the sandwich to mouthwatering perfection.

9 NJ diner desserts that are well worth the calories

Rice pudding, we will always love you. But when it comes to dessert, these diners are going big.

How Do Restaurants Handle Notorious and Infamous Diners?

Options are limited for chefs and owners when a notorious diner decides they’re hungry.

Black Bear Diner: Are You Hungry Yet? Survey

Black Bear Diner: Are You Hungry Yet? Survey. Just for fun!

Do you know your breakfast diner lingo?

10 things Panera Bread diners do that make employees cringe

Panera Bread employees judge customers who drop too much money on "basic" orders, diners who lack manners, and people with overly high expectations.

Rate These Classic Diner Meals And We’ll Reveal Which Decade You Belong In

79% of diners interested in personalized menu recommendations, report finds

According to PSFK research, trends driving the dining experience include improved dine-in environments and dynamic menus that analyze guest preferences, weather and other factors.

The most disgusting things diners have seen at an open buffet

Diners recall their most disgusting tales from visiting an open buffet restaurant - and they will put you off dining at self-serve locales for life. Many told of children sticking their hands into the food.

For Diners Dangling From a Crane, May We Suggest the Hanger Steak?

Two Belgian entrepreneurs hoist adventurous eaters high in the air for a gourmet meal with views.

How to Be a Delightful Diner

I recently talked about difficult diners in the restaurant. If you found yourself guilty of any of t