restaurants

Best and worst restaurants from all over the world, featuring some of our favorite or worst dishes and desserts.

My First Time At: Steak 'n Shake
Before I get too deep into this I would like to clarify: there are some places I have visited in my travels I will not review. The reasons for this will vary from "a review is not appropriate" to "I do not review large chains." This falls to the latter. The Steak 'n Shake restaurant is a fairly sizable chain with over 500 restaurants nation wide and is just getting larger. I recently had the opportunity of going to a Steak 'n Shake for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised.
By Relaxed Tourist8 years ago in Feast
Where to Eat Instead of Loveless Cafe
Loveless Cafe has been a staple of the Nashville community and what I like to call the world wide community of soul food lovers, or the WWCOFS for short. Many people know this genre of food as soul food, meat and three, southern, or even comfort food. As a native of Nashville, I have been coming to Loveless since before I was born. For a while all the hype was true, Loveless was the best place to go if you want real southern food. However, more than just management changed years ago, and it hasn't been able to restore the former quality that everyone from this town remembers. Now Loveless is busier than they ever have been and the food isn't even half as good. Now, this next piece of information isn't something to go spreading around to everyone you know visiting or living in Nashville. The reason this place is special is because there aren't herds of people being bussed in to wait 45 minutes in line for cheese grits slathered in a stack of Kraft American singles to the point you feel like you're drinking processed cheese whiz with a sprinkle of grits. You won't feel like you are inside a chain restaurant owned by Opryland. There isn't anyone trying to sell you merchandise while you are cooped up in the waiting area trying to decide whether or not you want to wait any longer for this food.
By So Bored8 years ago in Feast
Restaurant Chains that Are Almost Extinct
As a restaurant critic, I've been told I have an unusual fascination with restaurant chains. I love learning their stories. I love watching old restaurant chain commercials. Heck, I even love looking at old chain restaurant menus—especially from restaurants that no longer exist.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Feast
Just Grubbin Series: How to Handle a Rude Manager
**MK is part of the JG blogging team. She recently relocated from New Jersey to Colorado. Her roommate recently had a hilarious response to a rude Pizza franchise owner **
By Just Grubbin8 years ago in Feast
Fast Food Done Right
In today's world, it is no longer a valid excuse to say, “I did not know fast food is bad for me”. It is also no secret that fast food giants such as McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy’s to name a few, have been a big part of our lives for the past seventy plus years. These corporations have spent billions if not trillions over that time investing in our hearts, minds and stomachs. As kids we grew to either fear or absolutely love that red white and yellow clown we all knew as Ronald McDonald. The red pigtails of Wendy’s sticking up and her freckles popping out of her cheeks as she welcomed us with her smile. And oh how the kids loved The King.
By Nefel Ibata8 years ago in Feast
The First Sign of Summer
Recently, as the NYC weather finally starting getting better, my boyfriend and I began the season-long "what do you want to do today" argument, because warm weather means emerging out of the comfort of your Blanket Burrito and Netflix, and returning to the outside world. As always, I'm going to want to go out to eat. The issue with that though is the simple fact that neither of us is the richest person alive—or even richest in our neighborhood. The struggle to find good food on a budget is super real, and oftentimes leads to some sort of bickering.
By Elysa Noelle8 years ago in Feast
Just Grubbin Series: Terakawa Ramen in Philadelphia
**Mo Hall is part of the JG blogging team and has an infinity for ramen and just food in general. He recently tried Terekawa Ramen in Philadelphia with fellow Grubbers Lauren and CJ, here's his review.**
By Just Grubbin8 years ago in Feast
Just Grubbin Series: Art-B-Que 2
**Lauren and Mo are members of the JG blogging team. They love music, art and REALLY love BBQ. So, of course, they decided to cover the Art-B-Que 2 event that took place July 16th at MilkBoy in Philadelphia.**
By Just Grubbin8 years ago in Feast
Just Grubbin Series: The Telford Inn
**Chino is part of the Just Grubbin blogging team, he decided to give us his review of The Telford Inn in Mantua,NJ.** "Where everybody knows your name"...too cliche? Well, Telford Inn is like a home away from home. Great food, amazing drinks, and top notch service. At this point, I am pretty much a regular here. Bartenders and waitresses remember who I am and what I drink before I sit at the bar. Sooooo let me get to the point...best prime rib I've EVER had!!!
By Just Grubbin9 years ago in Feast
Restaurant Chains That No Longer Exist
McDonald's. Taco Bell. Applebee's. Chipotle. Everyone knows these names as famous restaurant chains that can be found across the nation. To a point, restaurant chains almost seem like an institution as steady as banks, major clothing brands, and credit card issuers.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Feast
5 Amazing Places to Eat in Worcester (UK)
Worcester is an amazing city, it is by far my favourite of all the UK cities. I came here for University and loved it so much, I decided to stay. There are so many different places to eat and drink in Worcester that after living here for 4 years, I still haven't managed to try them all. Add to that the fact new places are always being built, old ones change hands and you have a never-ending source of foodie adventure. The following are a few of my all time favourites, but to be honest the list doesn't end here. Eat and enjoy!
By The 'A' Girl9 years ago in Feast
Just Grubbin Series: Mo's Inaugural BBQ Draft
**Mo Hall is part of the JG blogging team and has eaten A LOT of BBQ this summer. So he decided to give us his "best of" list of what he's tried indulged in so far. Instead of your normal "Power Rankings" he went with a professional sports draft format.**
By Just Grubbin9 years ago in Feast