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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

PHOTO: Chinese restaurant shares hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu

This restaurant wants to make sure its menu is completely honest. A Chinese restaurant shared its hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu and has now since gone viral.

The Italian bakery explained: A guide to every cookie and pastry

The typical Italian bakery can be overwhelming experience. Here's the ultimate guide to every item.

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

How to eat out if you're vegan

Which are the best cuisines for vegans? Our chefs and writers’ tips on what to order, what to avoid and what to ask. Plus, the best vegan-friendly restaurants around the country and where to eat on the high street

How Much Do Waiters Really Earn in Tips?

Gratuities, often paid in cash, are hard to track. A new report sheds light on an estimated $11 billion of annual unreported income.

Things Restaurant Servers Say... and What They Really Mean

The common Italian food myths you need to stop believing

There are a few Italian food myths we need to put right.

How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out

Follow these four steps and avoid blowing your diet when you eat out.

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Farmed Salmon

Even though fish farms get a bad rap for "breeding nastiness," as one dietitian put it, what actually happens to your body when you eat farmed salmon?

The American Barbecue Regional Style Guide

Everything you need to know about sauce, meat, fat, and smoke from sea to shining sea

10 things you might not know about Irish pubs

Irish pubs and licensing laws have created some strange traditions – learn about 24-hour opening laws, corpses, bona fides, dog shows, the oldest pub and oldest graffiti

Win “the keys” to a real Irish pub with Guinness’ guide to St. Patrick’s Day

Guinness is “handing over the keys” to a pub in Ireland for 48 hours – house rules apply! This St. Patrick’s Day, Guinness is teaming up with Tourism Ireland to give away a once in a lifetime pub experience

Ticks that can make you allergic to red meat are spreading

A bite from the lone star tick can cause severe symptoms to develop after eating mammalian meat such as pork, beef and lamb.

A chicken sandwich cannot be copyrighted, court rules

Man who put chicken inside a bun sought $10 million for theft of creative work.

Why Butcher Shops Make Great Restaurants

What happens when you merge a butcher shop and a restaurant? Cooking that’s a cut above. Here’s where to eat—and buy—some of the country’s best meat. Plus a recipe for country-style pork ribs from chef Damon Menapace.

Tips for choosing healthier options while dining out

Eating healthy isn’t always easy. Especially when dining out at a favorite restaurant. And while many such experiences used to be saved for special occasions, eating outside the home—or, these days, having the food delivered right to one’s door—has become the daily norm for many. So how do you watch what you eat when you’re …

85 Tips & Strategies for Dining Out

SparkPeople's Dining Out Guide will help you take charge of your next culinary adventure. Get expert tips, from choosing a restaurant to ordering dessert.

Why carbon neutral restaurants are the future of dining out

A zero carbon footprint is the hottest food trend - but how can you tell if your favourite haunt is truly eco-friendly?

Tips for Dining Out Gluten-Free

Dr. Clifford Bassett breaks down tips for dining out if you or someone you know has a gluten allergy.