I visited Cracker Barrel. The CEO is right when she says it's 'not as relevant' as it once was

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Cracker Barrel has about 660 locations, including this one in Northern Virginia.

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My friend and I spent $390 at one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant chains. I'd only return on 2 conditions.

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My friend and I went to Mott 32 for the first time while we were in Hong Kong.

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That Chipotle portion-size social media drama might mean more 'generous' meals for some customers

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A Chipotle worker behind the counter at one of the chain's restaurants.

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My family of 4 tried Bonefish Grill for the first time. Our $120 meal was so great that this might just be our new favorite chain.

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My family of four and I went to Bonefish Grill for the first time.

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I'm a Brit who went to the Cheesecake Factory for the 1st time. The portion sizes blew me away, but I couldn't decide if the decor was opulent or tacky.

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I went to the Cheesecake Factory restaurant on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

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Red Lobster's fall is a case study on how to kill a business

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Once a seafood powerhouse in America, Red Lobster is bankrupt and shutting down dozens of restaurants. Is Wall Street to blame?

I ate at the Paris bistro that's now owned by the richest man in Europe. It has many critics, but one dish won me over.

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I dined at Chez L'Ami Louis for the first time to see what the buzz was all about.

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A Cracker Barrel hostess reveals how the restaurant tries to sell you more food

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A Cracker Barrel hostess said that seating and serving busloads of diners are one the biggest challenges of the job.

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Cracker Barrel employees and customers say the restaurant chain needs a turnaround, too

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Cracker Barrel is trying to become relevant again, according to its CEO.

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The 5 red flags a chef looks out for when dining at a high-end Italian restaurant

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Stefano Secchi said a lot of red flags he looks for are rooted in ingredients.

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