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If you're looking for quality then you're looking for authenticity. If the restaurant hits these marks, then it's probably tasty and authentic.
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Real Restaurants Now Famous From Movies And TV
These restaurants are ordinary, functioning establishments, but thanks to their inclusion in movies in TV shows, have gone on to become nothing short of iconic. -
The Real Reason People Eat These Disgusting Things
We've rounded up some of the reasons humans willingly ingest the most disgusting things on the planet. If you're eating lunch right now, save this for later. -
Restaurant Meals That Contain More Than A Day's Worth Of Calories
These restaurant meals have more than a day's worth of calories. Nom at your own risk. -
These Deadly Foods May Be In Your Kitchen Right Now
You probably haven't realized your very own kitchen is chock-full of poisonous items which, if you're unlucky, can bring you to a pretty nasty end. -
Tempting Recipes Every Chocolate Lover Needs In Their Life
If you're in need of a chocolate fix, we've got your back. We've gathered our finest chocolate-based recipes, so get to baking. -
Fruits And Vegetables That Last The Longest
Nothing lasts forever, but these fruits and vegetables come close. Fill your pantry and fridge with this long-living produce for fewer trips to the store. -
Real Recipes For Fictional Foods
These recipes may appear to be fantastical, but they're no prisoners of fiction. Here are the best recipes from our favorite movies and books. -
Themed Restaurants You Need To Visit
Some restaurants adhere less to the norm and more to a very specific, often very niche theme. These are the ones you must see for yourself. -
Foods Spicy Enough To Cause You Serious Pain
You're probably going to want to be in easy reach of a hospital if you're going to give any of these insanely spicy dishes a go in the near future. -
Foods You Wouldn't Recognize In Their Natural State
If you saw any of these foods in their natural form, you'd more than likely be completely unable to recognize them. -
Kitchen Shortcuts We All Secretly Use
You really shouldn't beat yourself up for cutting a corner or two in the kitchen. We've all done it. Here are the most common kitchen shortcuts we all take. -
What's Really In McDonald's French Fries
The fries that come with most of your McDonald's meals might turn out to be the most shockingly unhealthy things you'll order from them. Here's why. -
The Best Ways To Use Your Toaster
Don't let that toaster go to waste on your counter by only using it for toast. There's so much more you can do with that simple appliance. -
Foods That Look Amazing But Actually Taste Terrible
These foods might look completely drool-worthy, but you're in for a shock if you actually get a taste. -
Things You Should Never Order At A Fancy Restaurant
Fine dining is an art. However, the pitfalls are many, and your dining experience can very easily become memorable for all the wrong reasons. -
Mistakes You're Making When Preparing Chicken
All too many people tend to think of chicken as an "easy" choice of meat, but the truth is that getting it right is actually pretty tough. You may even be surprised at just how many of these poultry-based mistakes you're still making in the kitchen. Sort it out, yeah? That chicken deserves better.