I made Ina Garten's 4-ingredient vinaigrette, and it's now my secret sauce for upgrading just about any dish

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A bowl of salmon, Broccolini on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper, quinoa in a pot with the lid next to it, and a container of vinaigrette on a white countertop.
I used Ina Garten's four-ingredient lemon vinaigrette on salmon, Broccolini, and quinoa.

Dahlia Rimmon

Restaurants are winning over busy parents — but slipping with child-free diners

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A mother and child dine at a restaurant.
On average, 67% of consumers order from restaurants at least once a week. However, for couples living with children in the home, that number jumps to 80%, Technomic Ignite consumer data shows.

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Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1970s

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Product shot of a McDonald's Big Mac hamburger in 1977.

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I ate at Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' new steakhouse, 1587 Prime. Our $800 dinner felt like more than just a meal.

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Author Kelsey Huson drinking Big Yeti with The Alchemy in foreground
As a longtime fan of the Chiefs and Taylor Swift, I was thrilled to visit Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse, 1587 Prime.

Kelsey Huson

A chef shares 5 red flags to look for when dining at a Mexican restaurant

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Three small tacos topped with pickled red onions, cilantro, avocado, and lime slices on a wooden tray.
Chef Pati Jinich said some Mexican restaurants are more authentic than others.

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The cost of lunch breaks is soaring — and more workers are skipping meals to manage

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High prices are eating into workers' paychecks, as the average costs for lunches jump 23% in a year.

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I ate lunch at Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen. The prices were similar, but the value wasn't even close.

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Amanda holding up a plate with a burger and fries.
I compared somewhat similar meals from Gordon Ramsay Burger and Ramsay's Kitchen to see which felt like a better value.

Amanda Shammas

A vegan and a meat-eater spent nearly $1,000 trying Eleven Madison Park's new meat-optional menu. Here's what it was like.

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We tried Eleven Madison Park's new meat-inclusive menu. Here's how it could bridge the gap between vegans and carnivores.

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The most iconic food in every state

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Nashville hot chicken
Nashville hot chicken.

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I'm an American who lived in Rome. These were the 6 most surprising things about grocery shopping in Italy.

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A display of fresh produce in an Italian grocery store.
When I lived in Italy, I was surprised by how different the grocery shopping experience was compared to the US.

Jenna Curcio

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