Sorry fast food fans — your burger is only going to get more expensive

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Beef prices are rising due to a historic drought and herd liquidation.

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I tried Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks. The tender, juicy cuts of meat were some of the best I've ever had.

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I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill.

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I went to Keens Steakhouse for the first time. After my $150 meal, I get why it's been around for over 100 years.

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I ordered the same meal at The Capital Grille and LongHorn Steakhouse. The bigger chain definitely offered the better value.

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I ordered French onion soup, steak, and cheesecake at both The Capital Grille and LongHorn.

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Former Outback Steakhouse employees share the best things to order — plus what to skip

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Three former Outback Steakhouse employees gave their menu suggestions.

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I made Ina Garten's 5-ingredient steak recipe. The filet mignon was just as good as some of the meals I've had at steak houses.

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I made Ina Garten's recipe for restaurant-quality steaks at home.

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Sweetgreen is selling steak for the first time, and it hopes the pricey add-on will bring protein-hungry customers in for dinner

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Sweetgreen just introduced caramelized garlic steak to its menu.

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I tried the same steak at Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse and can see why the younger brand is seemingly immune to the slowdown in casual dining

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The great Texas steak-off: I went to LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse to see which chain did the best bone-in rib eye.

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Bird flu particles were found in pasteurized milk. A former surgeon general says he isn't changing what he eats.

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Driver Tony Kanaan of Brazil takes the traditional drink of milk after winning the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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People buy more steak in restaurants when beef prices are high because they're scared to cook it at home and mess up, restaurant boss says

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The CFO of a restaurant-chain owner said customers often buy more steak at restaurants instead of risking messing it up themselves at home when beef is expensive.

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