Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that lifestyle choices, particularly a healthy diet, can significantly reduce the risk. Including heart-healthy foods in your daily meals is one of the most effective ways to maintain cardiovascular health, lower cholesterol levels, and improve overall heart function. Thus,…
Dakar NOLA in New Orleans received the Best New Restaurant award. The Oscars of the food world — the James Beard Awards — were handed out Monday night to many chefs and restaurants reflecting cultures and regions that have long been overlooked when honoring culinary achievement in the United States. At Dakar NOLA, winner of…
P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock Succulent seafood isn’t the only reason loyal patrons return to Red Lobster: The Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a big attraction and may be the most iconic food on the menu. Although Red Lobster and Olive Garden share a similar policy for serving complimentary bread, you don’t have to shy away from…
Alessio Orru/Shutterstock While you may associate Italian food with drawn-out meals of decadent dishes, it’s a completely different experience in the morning. Breakfasts in Italy are literally short and sweet. The average Italian spends less than 15 minutes on eating in the morning, and it’s typically a combination of a sweet pastry with coffee.…
Andrii Medvednikov/Shutterstock Anyone can tell you what a restaurant server or cook does, but what about the busser, one of the unsung heroes of the industry? While some smaller restaurants may not employ bussers, many eateries across the United States do, particularly if the spot is a busy destination. The job of a busser…
Roman Chazov/Shutterstock “À la carte” is one of those French dining terms that has managed to retain quite the hold on the English-speaking restaurant world. In high-end restaurants, you may have seen a separate “à la carte” menu or had your server ask if you’d like to order a particular dish à la carte.…
There are plenty of vegan options at Chipotle, but you might be wondering if the fast casual chain’s beans are vegan or not. The confusion is understandable because Mexican restaurants cook beans with ingredients that aren’t even vegetarian, like lard and chicken stock. The good news for people who don’t eat animal products is…
Ozgurcankaya/Getty Images McCrispy, Double Down, or Ch’King, Americans order more than 3.5 billion chicken sandwiches a year. But which fast food chick’wich is really worth the money? Leave it to Reddit users to reveal the true chicken-based State of the Union. Spoiler alert: It’s pretty spicy out there. A staple because of its satisfying spin…
Holger Kleine /Getty Images There are two things in this world that many people are a fan of: Starbucks and saving money. And there are a handful of fantastic Starbucks hacks that will allow you to enjoy both. Some tips to get the most bang for your buck include asking for light ice in cold…
McDonald’s The wait is over, America! McDonald’s popular international treat, the Kit Kat McFlurry, is hitting stores nationwide starting July 10. The U.S. version does the dessert one better though, adding in the flavors of a tried and true ice cream shop staple. Called the Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry, the new launch features the company’s…