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Given the sheer number of establishments visited on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it seems statistically impossible that Guy Fieri hasn't come across a less than wow-worthy dining experience. Let's get to the bottom of why viewers aren't privy to Fieri's unsatisfactory experiences.
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When mixing up a cocktail it's important to consider how the flavors will work together. The same is true with Jell-O shots. Which liquor works best?
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How did Count Chocula, a vampire with a predilection for all things chocolate, end up sparking protests?
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Bill Creelman's first foray into the food world was a boutique business that specialized in artisan products from the island of Nantucket.
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Sonic phased out Two Guys in 2010 (via The New York Times), and in 2012, Jagodowski and Grosz took matters into their own hands, attempting to win back their commercial gig. Jagodowski and Grosz took to YouTube, producing their own DIY spots featuring a chicken attack and Elizabethan neck ruffs.
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It seems as though intricately crafted charcuterie boards are everywhere these days.
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The designation XO is generally reserved for fine cognacs and brandies. So how did an umami-rich Chinese condiment come to boast the same moniker?
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There are both pluses and minuses of drinking fresh lime juice, triple sec, and tequila, better known as a margarita, on a daily basis. When you drink a margarita every day, your body is taking in lots of sugar, but the tequila might be helping your digestive system as well.
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Del Monte recently rolled out a pink pineapple that's ready for its close up. Head over to the website and you'll find a glamor shot of a pink cross-section.
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Sicily is home to busiate, small spirals that bring to mind old telephone cords, and the neighboring isle of Sardinia has its own singular pasta shape. Su filindeu translates to threads of god, and there are only three people who know how to craft this delicate, laborious pasta.
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Mystery Shopping has grown into an estimated $2 billion dollar industry, so who are these secretive customer service spies and how do they get to dine for free?
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It's no secret that there's plenty of top notch pizza to be found all over the country. Travel from state to state and you'll find independent pizzerias putting out unique pies that put even the most beloved chains to shame. Here's a look at five pizza styles that are worth a road trip.
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Herbaceous and citrusy with just a touch of sweetness, both the Gin Fizz and the Tom Collins are refreshing cocktails that have more than a century's worth of history. The two cocktails have plenty in common, in fact, their list of ingredients is almost identical. But they have notable differences.
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When the liqueur debuted, there were more than a few folks willing to trade their bottles of Baileys for Kirkland Signature Irish Country Cream Liqueur.
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Head over to Burger King's Japanese homepage and upon first glance, you'll likely see some familiar faces. But upon further inspection, one will find all sorts of menu items not available stateside.
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When imagining the origins of grandma pizza, it's not hard to picture a little Italian nonna lovingly preparing a homemade pie for her family.
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Like most good cocktails, the back story of the Rusty Nail is murky. The drink is rumored to have been created for the British Industries Fair in 1937. In the subsequent years, The cocktail went through a variety of name changes before settling in on its longstanding modern day moniker.
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While the name might bring to mind a certain German-born theoretical physicist, Einstein Bros. Bagels isn't related to the Einstein who came up with the theory of relativity. Ogden, Utah was home to the first official outpost of Einstein Bros. Bagels.
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Bermuda's favorite highball cocktail, the Dark n' Stormy is a refreshing mix of dark rum, spicy ginger beer, and a slice of lime, served over plenty of ice. Gosling's Black Seal Rum came to be the alcohol of choice, and one could say it's the only choice.
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There's one standalone Panda Express restaurant that you'll only find in one location: Panda Express Innovation Kitchen.
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NBC's The Restaurant chronicled the ups and downs of Rocco Dispirito's restaurant journey, offering a new take on food television.
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With their green glass bottles, storied European heritage and bright, refreshing nature, it's clear that Perrier and San Pellegrino have a lot in common. But which is better?
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Before beverage aisles were proliferated with a sea of flavored sparkling waters like La Croix there was one green bottle that's remained synonymous with bubbly hydration. Named for a town in the Italian Alps, San Pellegrino has a fascinating backstory.
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For those unfamiliar with the Costco vodkas, the simplest way to differentiate between the two is by comparing them to their more well-known counterparts. The French vodka is commonly likened to Grey Goose, while the American version is said to mimic Tito's.
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When thinking about recreating your favorite flavors from far-off lands, Milwaukee, Wisconsin seems like an unlikely locale for the birthplace of the one of the United States' foremost spice retailers. Penzeys Spices began as a spice and coffee shop in 1957.
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People have long held that scotch possesses medicinal qualities, but what really happens to your body when you drink scotch every day?
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The regular menu at Austin-based Torchy's Tacos is already packed with out-of-the-box menu items, so things on the secret menu unsurprisingly get really wild.
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