Restaurant-hopping is out. Chain loyalty is in.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Why so many fast food logos are red
The average American is tightening their belt and eating out less, visiting only their favorite brands.

David Anderson

I spent $160 on dinner for 2 at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill. It was a great value, but I'd skip the burger next time.

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author at gordon ramsay pub and grill
I had dinner for two at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill. We were impressed by the cocktails and appetizers.

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I made Ree Drummond's 'best mac and cheese in all eternity.' It's my go-to comfort meal — but I add one extra ingredient.

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The writer holding Ree Drummond's mac and cheese after following her recipe.
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Liana Minassian

The prices at Ina Garten's favorite Hamptons farm stands broke my heart, but the food was so good it healed me

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amber waves farmstand
I came prepared with my tie-dye tote.

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I help run the Four Seasons private jet with round-the-world journeys. Unique moments like trips to Antarctica make it super special.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Chenin Matthews, Director of Guest Experience for the Four Seasons Private Jet, wearing a company polo shirt and standing in front of the company's Airbus A321LR private jet.
Chenin Matthews and the Four Seasons Airbus A321.

Courtesy of Four Seasons

Forget the Transfusion — golfers are ordering a new cocktail on the course this summer

Tech Insider : Sports, Business, Economy
A photo of a blue drink called a Water Hazard on a golf course.
Water Hazards are becoming popular on golf courses.

Courtesy of Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort

I tried pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks at Dunkin', Starbucks, and Dutch Bros. The original 'PSL' was dethroned.

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pumpkin drinks from dunkin' starbucks, and dutch bros
Dunkin', Starbucks, and Dutch Bros all have seasonal fall coffee menus.

Meredith Schneider

I made breakfast sandwiches using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and one blew the competition away

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Gordon Ramsay breakfast sandwich
I tried three celebrity chefs' breakfast sandwich recipes, including Gordon Ramsay's (pictured).

Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I ordered bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches from Cousins Subs, Jimmy John's, and Subway. Only one chain let me down.

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A spread of wrapped sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs.
I tried BLTs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs, and won't be returning to one of the chains.

Michelle Mastro

I made Ina Garten's caramelized-onion cheeseburgers, and the easy recipe is perfect for late summer cookouts

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ina garten holding a cheeseburger and her caramelized onion burgers
I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for caramelized-onion smash burgers, and they were easy and delicious.

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