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Whatever Happened To Luncheonettes? Here's What Replaced Them

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Luncheonettes haven't been the norm for a long time, but if you've ever wondered what happened to this old-school operation, here's what you should know.

The Forgotten Diner Dessert That Once Ruled American Menus

staff@tastingtable.com (Courtney Iseman) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000

When you think of popular diner desserts, pies and milkshakes probably come to mind. This once-popular fruity and creamy treat used to be a mainstay too.

The Price Of A LongHorn Steakhouse T-Bone In The '80s Compared To Today

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

A T-bone from LongHorn during the '80s definitely boasted a different price tag than it does today. Here's what the cut cost then and now.

When Blue Bell Disappeared, Some Customers Formed A Black Market

staff@tastingtable.com (Sarah Blumert) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Wipe from store shelves, but not from customers' hearts, recalled pints of Blue Bell ice cream was once the focus in a customer-led black market.

The Classic Hamburger Chain That Struggles To Catch Up With McDonald's, But Keeps Falling Short

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

McDonald's is top dog when it comes to burger chains, but one fast food brand continues to fall short of the No. 1 spot.

The Still-Popular Breakfast Brand That Was Enjoyed On The Titanic

staff@tastingtable.com (Rebecca Treon) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0000

No matter what class a Titanic passenger was in, this hearty breakfast food was on the menu. But Jack and Rose's other dining options were far different.

Before Sesame Street, 2 Muppets Helped Sell Coffee With Surprisingly Dark Humor

staff@tastingtable.com (Chesney McDonald) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Before Jim Henson invented the Muppets, before Sesame Street taught children the alphabet, there was a pair of silly puppets that sold coffee.

2 Doritos Flavors Came Before Nacho Cheese, But Only Sometimes Make A Comeback

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

While Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch are the most well-known, two other Doritos flavors came first - and they're known to make a come back from time to time.

How Much A First-Class Dinner On The Titanic Would Have Cost You

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A luxurious meal served to the richest passengers aboard the Titanic promised everything from fancy entrees to decadent desserts - that is, all for a price.

The Hands-Down Best State Fair Food In Every State

staff@tastingtable.com (DB Kelly) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0000

With state fairs happening in all 50 of the United States each year, we highlighted the absolute best food items found at these annual events.

John Wayne Was A Fan Of This Old-School Candy Bar — And You Can Still Buy It

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

John Wayne may have loved steak and bourdon, but he also had a sweet tooth. According to his family, this was his favorite candy bar.

The Popular Pizza Chain That Once Ran Its Own Mushroom Farm

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0000

Fast and casual chains do a lot to keep prices down, but few have gone as far as this popular pizza spot did to ensure the quality and cost of its mushrooms.

Hershey's Chocolate Bars Used To Have A Much Simpler Ingredient List

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Hershey has been accused of using low-quality ingredients, but that wasn't always the case - the original Hershey's Chocolate Bar had much simpler ingredients.

One Of Consumer Reports' Highest-Rated Tinned Seafoods Is A Spanish Delicacy

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0000

When Consumer Reports published its 2025 round-up of the best tinned seafood for the year, it included a category for a specific kind of Spanish delicacy.

9 Burger King Facts Everybody Should Know

staff@tastingtable.com (Catherine Brookes) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0000

From the original Whopper to secret menu favorites and the infamous King mascot, these Burger King facts reveal the stories behind the fast-food giant.

Why Madonna Was Fired From Dunkin' After Only One Week In 1978

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Not everyone is cut out for the fast-paced nature of nationwide chains, and that was certainly the case for pop icon Madonna.

Not Cast Iron: The Unsung Cookware That Kept Cowboys, Chuckwagons, And The American West Fed

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Although cast iron is often associated with the American West, there's one material that kept cowboys fed on the open trail.

The Oreo Cookie You Know Today Isn't The Same One Your Grandparents Ate

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Despite being milk's favorite cookie for over 100 years, Oreos may not have been made the exact same way throughout that entire time period.

Is Buc-Ee's Actually A Family-Owned Chain?

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0000

If you've ever wondered who actually owns Buc-ee's, here is what you need to know about the popular Texas-based roadside chain.

How Much The Filet-O-Fish Cost In 2001 Compared To 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Angeline Stratz) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

If the Filet-O-Fish is your go-to order at McDonald's, here's how much the sandwich would have cost in 2001 compared to today's prices in 2026.