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

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On the left, a small cheesecake with caramelized sugar on top. On the right, a small cheesecake topped with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and pecans.
I ordered French onion soup, steak, and cheesecake at both The Capital Grille and LongHorn.

Amena Ahmed

I spent over $120 to try every burger at Wendy's, and the best is a classic

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I tried every burger I could get at the fast-food chain Wendy's.

Lucien Formichella

I ate at the world's biggest Starbucks. The meal was tasty, and the setting was super cool, but it wasn't worth the $43 I spent.

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I got a meal from the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago.

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A scientist lost weight without trying after he stopped eating the types of ultra-processed foods he helped create. Here are 3 ways he cut down.

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Professor Barry Smith used to work with companies creating ultra-processed foods but stopped when he became more aware of the health risks.

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It's official: McDonald's should stick to unhealthy food

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McDonald's whole thing is that it is not some beacon of health.

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I'm a dietitian, and my husband is a personal trainer. Here are 14 things we're buying at Trader Joe's right now.

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Trader Joe's has so many great nutrient-rich products.

Jasmine Westbrooks

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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I tried 22 flavors of Crumbl cookies and ranked them from worst to best

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I tried 22 different flavors of Crumbl cookies.

Ted Berg

14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for under $5

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This month, Aldi is carrying new items like a Mediterranean-olive mix and smoothie pops.

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I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

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The ingredients were slightly expensive but made for a delicious homemade lunch.

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