On road trips, it's easy to settle for fast food. However, from Texas barbecue to Maine lobster rolls, some local spots make the trip more memorable.
I drive two hours to the closest Trader Joe's. I love stocking up on items like the store's granola bites, cacio-e-pepe ravioli, and pop-up sponges.
I tried grilled-cheese recipes from celebrity chefs Roy Choi, Ree Drummond, and Ina Garten to see which one makes the best sandwich.
The richest man in Europe, Bernard Arnault, just bought Chez L'Ami Louis. The Paris bistro has mixed reviews and famously high prices, but I loved it.
As a single adult, I love shopping at Costco for meals, snacks, and household items. I always pick up Kirkland Signature salmon and trash bags.
My husband and I are a young couple that loves to host friends. We shop at Aldi to put together jaw-dropping charcuterie boards for under $40.
From Benton's key-lime cookie thins to the Park Street Deli smoky peach salsa, Aldi has stocked its shelves with new seasonal summer products.
After trying every kind of fries at In-N-Out, its "not-so-secret menu" animal-style fries stood out from the rest of the pack.
Many entrepreneurs and celebrities started out working in fast food, from Jeff Bezos to Brad Pitt.
My family tried and ranked several of the frozen meals from Costco, from Red's breakfast burritos to the Crazy Cuizine Mandarin-orange chicken.
I made eggplant Parmesan with recipes from Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, and Ina Garten to see which one was the best.
I tried and ranked vanilla ice cream from different grocery stores, including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans, to find the best one.
I ordered the same meal, including French onion soup, steak, and cheesecake, from LongHorn and The Capital Grille to see which had the best food.
From the Baconator to Dave's Double, I ate every burger on Wendy's menu and compared them to find the best one.
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago sells an extensive menu of upscale food and drinks not available at its normal stores.
The fast food chain's experiment with salads and meatless burgers was a dumb move.
I'm a registered dietitian, and my husband is a personal trainer, so we're aligned when it comes to what we shop for, especially at Trader Joe's.
Hilton has experimented with different portion sizes of fruit and smoked salmon at its breakfast buffets based on insights from AI cameras.
I tried 22 flavors of Crumbl cookies and ranked them from worst to best. I really enjoyed the chocolate-cake, French-toast, and pink-velvet flavors.
This July, Aldi is stocking shelves with seasonal desserts, unique dips, and quick meals, all for $5 or less each.
I made Ina Garten's quick and easy tuna-melt recipe. The 10-minute lunch is perfect for replacing my expensive takeout orders.
Ribs are a great treat at a summer barbecue, and I wanted to see if it made a difference when I cooked them in my oven, air fryer, and grill.
Popeyes has expanded its chicken lineup by adding boneless wings, which its US boss says are more popular among younger and female diners.
American sales of the McPlant were so bad it was withdrawn after a trial in Texas and California, but that doesn't mean the burger isn't tasty.
Both Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri have 10-minute burger recipes, but which one is the best? Business Insider decided to find out.
Pat LaFrieda told Business Insider he never adds lettuce to his burger, prefers brioche buns, and uses grape tomatoes for flavor.
My family tried and ranked several of the Kirkland Signature meals from Costco, from the ravioli lasagna to the meatloaf with mashed potatoes.
Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, said the key to making a perfect burger is choosing the right ground meat.
We tested 60 of the best air fryers to find ones that cook quickly, crisp food evenly, and are easy to clean. Here are our top-ranked air fryers.
These set-it-and-forget-it dishes make summer cookouts and Fourth of July celebrations a whole lot easier.
To find the best microwaves, we test models from Panasonic, Toshiba, and more. Here are our top picks for even and efficient cooking.
This Fourth of July weekend, adding ingredients like avocado, vinegar, bacon, potato chips, or garlic can elevate a simple potato salad.
As a line cook, I've learned that pressing your thumb into the patty, waiting to add salt, and monitoring the temperature on the grill is essential.
I reviewed Trader Joe's frozen appetizers, including pastry pups, beef tacos, and breaded mozzarella sticks, to see which are best for a large party.
When compared to hot dogs from Nathan's, Sabrett, and Ball Park, Applegate's organic hot dogs had the best savory flavor and snap.
I cooked coleslaw with three recipes from celebrity chefs Guy Fieri, Ina Garten, and Sunny Anderson to find the top homemade side dish.
McDonald's crispy chicken sandwich and Chick-fil-A's classic sandwich were very similar, but the cheaper version from McDonald's came out on top.
As a restaurant critic, I use my air fryer often when I eat at home. From leftovers to broccoli, here are the best things to make in an air fryer.
We spoke with former Outback Steakhouse employees to find out what customers should really be eating and drinking at the Australian-inspired chain.
Ahead of the Fourth of July, I made five dishes in a slow cooker, including Buffalo wings, pulled-pork sandwiches, and Buffalo-chicken dip.
I don't cook, but I have tried over 100 restaurants in Chicago. The city is known for its pizza and hot dog, but I have some other recommendations.
I compared the famous sandwich featured on "The Bear" at the Midwestern staples Portillo's, Al's Beef, and Buona to see which had the best.
The best coffee makers consistently produce robust and flavorful brews. Here are the best drip coffee makers, espresso machines, and more.
Stefano Secchi, a Michelin-starred Italian chef, says to look out for over-sauced pasta and mislabeled menu items at high-end Italian restaurants.
McDonald's topped the list as the biggest fast-food chain in the country.
Olive Garden, Applebee's, and Texas Roadhouse ranked among the top chain restaurants in the US.
As a Costco executive member, some of the best things I buy for easy meals include Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken and Ajinomoto shoyu ramen.