11 Italian Chains That Are Expanding In 2026
Italian restaurant chains may have a lot of competition across the U.S. dining landscape, but these brands are adding locations and making comebacks this year.
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These Once-Struggling Restaurant Chains Are Making Big Comebacks In 2026
Even restaurants that have been forced to declare bankruptcy can come back from the brink, and 2026 could be a pivotal year for some big comebacks.
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The 11 Best Restaurants In Texas Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
Guy Fieri has visited many restaurants across Texas that offer some of the state's best eats, from barbecue and empanadas to corned beef hash and jerk chicken.
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What Billy Bob Thornton Eats
Billy Bob Thornton has made headlines for his food choices in the past, but not all of them are accurate. Here's what the actor actually likes to eat.
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12 Regional Brands Of Potato Chips We Wish Were Nationwide
Here's a list of the top regional brands of potato chips we wish were available throughout the U.S. But, these brands are rare, and are quickly disappearing.
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14 Restaurants The Cast Of Landman Enjoyed In Texas
Let's drill down and discover some of the best restaurants in Texas, according to Billy Bob Thornton and fellow cast members of the hit TV series "Landman."
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The 16 Best Restaurants In Chicago Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
If you're an unwavering believer in Guy Fieri and find yourself in the Windy City, check out these spots that serve everything from pizza to Caribbean cuisine.
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The 12 Best Restaurants In Florida Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
Guy Fieri keeps going back to Florida, so you know the food must be good. The top spots feature everything from gator and empanadas to burgers and pastrami.
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America's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Diners In Every State
Great food, reasonable prices, and a welcoming vibe — that's what we all want in a hole-in-the-wall diner. Here's our pick for the best one in every state.
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The 15 Best Cajun Restaurants In The South
There are stellar Cajun restaurants dotted throughout the South, but these eateries are cited time and time again as the best in the region.
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The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Mexican Restaurants In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania might not be known for its Mexican restaurants. However, there are many hole-in-the-wall establishments with food worth lauding.
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The Best Mexican Restaurant In Each State
No matter how far you are from the border, every state has a stellar Mexican restaurant. Decorated with local and national awards, these eateries hit the spot.
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The Best 11 Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Restaurants In Pennsylvania
Guy Fieri visited plenty of casual dining spots on his popular Food Network show. Discover which diners, drive-ins, and dives stood out in Pennsylvania.
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The Best Food Trucks In Every US State
When it comes to food trucks, there are some real gems dotted around the country offering a variety of cuisines. We uncovered the best each state has to offer.
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We Ranked America's Test Kitchen Stars By Who We'd Want At Our Dinner Party
America's Test Kitchen is a big show with a big crew. However – without naming names – there are only some stars we'd like to have at our dinner table.
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Once-Beloved Pizza Styles That Are Getting Harder To Find
Trends come and go, even when it comes to the most popular foods in America. While these pizza styles were once all the rage, they're now harder to find.
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America's Best Hole-In-The-Wall Breakfast Restaurants In Every State
From the down-low vibe to the shockingly good food, there's something about the best hole-in-the-wall breakfast restaurants that will keep you coming back.
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13 Old-School American Cafeterias You Can Still Eat At Today
Cafeterias are a restaurant variety of a bygone era. However, a few old-school joints are still serving up classic comfort food -- one tray at a time.
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The Time Cowboy Kent Rollins Beat Bobby Flay. Here's What Really Happened
Bobby Flay had no idea who he was up against when he challenged "Cowboy" Kent Rollins. Here's how the throwdown went down and what followed after.
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The Best Pizzas We've Seen On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives
"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" has seen its fair share of pizzas. We scoured through over 400 episodes of the series to discover the very best pizza Guy's tried.
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The Real Reason These Food Network Shows Were Canceled
If you're wondering what happened to your favorites, here's why some of Food Network's most popular shows were cancelled, from controversy to burnout.
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