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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Should you tip on restaurant takeout? Or a coffee order? Here's when it's OK to decline.

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Many Americans feel like they're tipping more money, and at more places, than they have in the past. There are some places you're still not expected to leave a tip, though.

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I tried Applebee's for the first time, and quickly saw how the chain is winning over so many customers

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Applebee's is one of the most popular casual dining chains in the US, and it's having a moment right now.

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Chili's, Applebee's, and other casual dining chains are having a moment

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Applebee's and Chili's are offering discounts as fast-food chains are doing the same.

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French luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault, the richest man outside America, is buying one of Paris' most iconic restaurants

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LVMH is owned by Bernard Arnault, who regularly jostles with Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk for the title of the world's richest person.

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