10 Chain Restaurants You May Have Thought Were Totally Extinct
If you thought any of these chain restaurants were really gone for good, think again. These restaurants have saved themselves from extinction, for now.
Read MoreIf you thought any of these chain restaurants were really gone for good, think again. These restaurants have saved themselves from extinction, for now.
Read MoreSeafood is popular today but that wasn't always the case, especially where lobster is concerned. Yet while Lobster thermadore thrived, this dish didn't.
Read MoreTrader Joe's is so popular, it makes sense that the company would come up with its own wall-of-fame for its best, most popular eats and treats.
Read MoreWhile it may have lost popularity in the States, this nostalgic drink that was once served in outerspace to astronauts thrives in the global market.
Read MoreDiscover the origins of the brownie at this Chicago hotel, where chef Joseph Sehl created the dessert in the 1800s for the Exposition's Women's Pavilion.
Read MoreDesserts back in the day look pretty different from what they are now. From baked Alaska to grasshopper pie, your grandparents probably loved these desserts.
Read MoreIf you're a fast food fan, you know all about the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder. Back in the day, there was a cheesier, more decadent option, though.
Read MoreThe 1970s was a wild era for food innovations, and one peanut butter spread from Kraft Foods may not have had staying power, but it still has fans.
Read MoreY'all Sweet Tea is a produce of Alabamian ingenuity, but how did the founders fair in Shark-infested waters? Did they sink or did they swim?
Read MoreSugarcane not only provides the world with sweet sugar for baking, but it's turned into alcohol and biofuels. However, which country produces the most?
Read MorePasta has been around for thousands of years, but not every iteration has stood the test of time. These old-school dishes are the perfect examples.
Read MoreGinger ales are classic, and one brand has long been synonymous with quality. Unfortunately, it was sued for advertising real ginger without actually having it.
Read MoreWolfgang Puck became a big fan of a food adored by many people across the globe, but only after giving it a major makeover that helped inspire a regional trend.
Read MoreAmerican cuisine has changed over the years, with some meats and dishes that used to be popular having fallen by the wayside. This is one meat is such a one.
Read MoreThere are plenty of vintage dishes that have been mostly forgotten, but this soup is just as likely your favorite as it was your grandparents'.
Read MoreWith a simple, economical recipe that makes use of leftover inrgedients, its no wonder that bread history has an origin story that dates back centuries.
Read MoreA century ago, one frozen treat was all the rage, spreading across the United States in the 1930s. Now, the once-popular delight is hard to come by.
Read MoreThe Midwestern United States is its own culinary region with many dishes unique to the area. These are some comfort foods from there not around anymore.
Read MoreOld-school favorites like meatloaf and tuna casserole are still popular today, yet one steak dish takes the cake in terms of boomer classics.
Read MoreYou've heard of Chicago deep dish and New York style pizza, but what about Maryland? What sets this type of pizza apart from the rest of the country?
Read MoreIf you grew up hitting a Cracker Barrel off the highway during a roadtrip, those days might be coming to an end. The restaurant is struggling, big time.
Read MoreAmerican staple chicken-fried steak and the German dish schnitzel are more similar than you might think, largely because one led to the creation of the other.
Read MoreSoul food and its dishes have changed a lot over the years. These are some pretty beloved soul food dishes that you don't really see anymore nowadays.
Read MoreFriendly's has had an interesting journey as a company since its inception. Here's a look at its history from the start to today and where it stands.
Read MoreMany consider the 1980s a fast food golden era, and on the West Coast, there was one major player in the poultry scene that has nearly vanished today.
Read MoreElvis is known for his music and acting, but also his appetite -- and yet he preferred the style of cooking he grew up with, which included fillers in meatloaf.
Read MoreEven if you typically prefer your sandwiches with two slices of bread, this cheesy delight is worth a try. The recipe goes back several centuries.
Read More