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Gordon Ramsay loves this ingredient because it's affordable, vegan-friendly, and can be used in everything from macaron recipes to tasty salads.
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Immortalized in John Mellencamp's 1982 hit "Jack & Diane," this chain was a ubiquitous symbol of Americana. Today, there is one official standalone location.
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The oldest restaurant in the U.S. was patronized by Abraham Lincoln when he was in New York. The upscale spot is still open, and it's shaped restaurant culture.
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Crispy and bursting with umami flavor, this Japanese topping adds the perfect crunch your fries have been missing — one sprinkle and you’ll never go back.
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What's for dinner? This was a popular meat choice in the past. Let's examine the history and interesting facts about this vintage food source.
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Home cooks in the 1970s valued convenience and speed. Enter this short-lived canned good that made dessert for a family of four in under a minute.
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This tomato sauce alternative elevates your pizza with its rich flavor and creamy texture. Here's why you should try the swap and what toppings to pair it with.
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A $1 deal. A legendary bar. A place where everybody knows your name. Here’s how one tiny transaction built one of TV’s most famous hangouts.
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Gordon Ramsay is more than a TV chef with a short temper. He made a documentary that profiled a controversial soup and assured us that it's not that great.
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Move over, ramen! Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli predicts that this simple yet comforting soup will be what many people will choose to eat this year.
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In his heyday, Frank Sinatra loved to frequent this iconic supper club in Palm Springs, California, for drinks, dinner, and, of course, music.
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The tradition of brewing beer in the U.S. goes back centuries, and one of the country’s earliest breweries is still family-owned and -operated today.
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If you've used a vending machine lately, you've probably noticed that they're pretty high-tech now, but this invention was ahead of its time from the start.
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Straight out of Hotel Hell, this circular, flat dessert earned Gordon Ramsay’s brutal title of “the most unappetizing” — and yes, it’s as bad as it sounds.
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Chicago-style popcorn is a beloved tradition in the Windy City thanks to its unexpected balance of flavors and textures that may surprise you.
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Drive-In restaurants were all the rage in midcentury America. One eatery that was at the forefront of the trend has had ties to Hollywood for decades.
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Martha Stewart has to wait until this fruit in her garden is extremely ripe if she wants to enjoy its apple butter-like taste in her sweets or breakfast foods.
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Dairy Queen has been around since 1940, but its biggest and arguably most well-known product didn't debut until 45 years later, changing the game forever.
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Bob Dylan is the voice of a generation. The gravelly voiced singer-songwriter also enjoys a sweet treat now and then, including this classic British dessert.
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Jamie Oliver is at the top tier of celeb chef stardom, but he hasn't forgotten his roots. The British chef still loves the restaurant where he was discovered.
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As the co-founder of Dollywood, iconic country star Dolly Parton has her pick of the sweet treats on offer, but there's one in particular that she can't resist.
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Eating out in Italy is typically a long and leisurely affair, but that doesn't mean you don't have quick and cheap options. You just have to know where to look.
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When The Beatles ventured across the pond and to the West Coast, they seized the opportunity to try casual American eats in a classic setting. They went here.
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Before Anthony Bourdain was a foodie's hero, he evaluated Gordon Ramsay's culinary dishes, including this simple soup. And Bourdain declared it extraordinary.
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Heinz is one of America's heritage brands, but ketchup wasn't the founder's original muse. Instead, he started by selling a condiment with ties to his heritage.
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Carla Hall is a beloved food media personality who is often asked about her lifestyle habits. The chef revealed that she's not a fan of this common beverage.
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Fans of Food Network's DDD know that it's a great way to discover eateries in the U.S, like a unique food truck in Florida that's reimagining regional cuisine.
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