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Beyondcheesesteaksand other tantalizingsteak sandwichesstands one of thegreatest American sandwichesof all time: the French dip. To this day, it remains the house specialty atPhilippe’s, the landmark restaurant where it originated. Here’s how each dip ranked in descending order from my least favorite to the tastiest rendition. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! The most disappointing sandwich in this survey, the Dipper cost me $17.99. The look:Desiccated. The sliced beef was so browned it was almost black....

You’re looking forfilling snacksto satisfy your spontaneous craving. These finger foods are hot off the press, and avid TJ’s shoppers are already singing their praises. Read on to learn about the 10 limited-time and permanent (fingers crossed!) Photos: Trader Joe’s. Design: Eat This, Not That! additions to the snack aisle in the new year. Spicy Chicken Nuggets This is not a drill. It’s also made with antibiotic-free, hormone-free chicken breast and rib meat....

And it’s even better with a squeeze of lemon or a tangy dipping sauce. From fast food to upscale chains, there are plenty of popular spots to get your fix. These include crispy fried catfish breaded in southern cornmeal and fried to a golden brown. Shutterstock And in every Captain D’s, you’ll find a lot of fried fish. The chain serves fried fish, catfish, fried shrimp, and more. Bigger appetites should try the fried flounder, shrimp, and french fry platter....

At the beginning of 2025, many people will set goals for themselves. While some will strive to leadhealthier lifestyles, others will aspire to refine their culinary prowess. Among the many intentions being set are goals that begin at the grocery store. Shutterstock Here are 15 grocery chains that will be open on New Year’s Day 2025. The grocery chain will be open on New Year’s Day, but with reduced hours....

You don’t need to spend countless hours in the gym to reach your fitness goals. After every third exercise, rest for 30 seconds. “When you lower into a squat, keep your posture upright and avoid letting your knees cave inward. Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Pushups No high-intensity full-body workout would be complete without the classic pushup. Pushups are an effective upper-body exercise that strengthens your chest, triceps, and shoulders....

But that doesn’t mean you always have to default to fries. Countless chains across the country servedifferent sides. For example, other forms of spuds, liketater totsandbaked potatoes,can be found. Photo: Megan Hageman. Design: Eat This, Not That! Non-fried foods like macaroni and cheese or soups are less common but exist. At a selection ofnational and regional establishments, humble onion rings also grace the menu board. Onion ringsare underappreciated and difficult to get right, which is likely why they are a rare fast-food sighting....

Good-quality fish is not only delicious but also loaded withhealth benefits. However, it can be quite expensive. That’s one reason so many shoppers choose to get their seafood from a value-driven retailer like Costco. Photos: Costco. Design: Eat This, Not That! America’s preeminent warehouse club offers a variety of both fresh and frozen seafood. Several seafood items at Costco are only available when the fish is in season. AnotherRedditorsuggested, “They make wonderful bang-bang shrimp tacos....

Break out thesparkling wines! The new year is right around the corner. Unlike Christmas and Thanksgiving Daywhen numerous restaurants are closedNew Year’s Day offers significantly more food options. Photo: Yard House/Facebook Keep reading to find out which restaurant chains will be open on Jan. 1, 2025. Just be sure tocheck onlineor call ahead to figure out when to swing by the restaurant. This western-themed restaurant chain will be open during normal hours on Jan....

Losinglower belly fatcan be incredibly challenging in training your core. We chatted with a fitness pro who outlines the five best core exercises to flatten your lower belly. The stabilization demands are significantly higher than standard ab work." Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! 5 Core Moves to Sculpt a Leaner Waistline in 30 Days (Without Crunches!) Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock Shutterstock

Just follow the telltale trail of crushed peanut shells to the nearest Texas Roadhouse. Of course, dining at Texas Roadhouse today isn’t as cheap as it used to be. The noblebone-in ribeye, for one, has gone up $1.50 since last fall. Photo: Texas Roadhouse/Facebook. Design: Eat This, Not That! But, more importantly, your meal seems more wholesome. Even so, not every Texas Roadhouse steak is a winner in my book....

Midwesterners manage to sprinkle a bit of comfort into every dish. From Limburger sandwiches to toasted ravioli, here are 10 iconic Midwestern foods that are a must-try. For starters,Chicago-style hot dogsare stuffed with toppings. Photo: AS Foodstudio / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Detroit-Style Pizza If you love pizza, you may want to try Detroit-style pizza. Over 75 years later, Buddy’s is still whipping up this beloved dish. This unexpected Midwestern must-try dates all the way back to medieval Europe, where it was served for breakfast....

you get the vibe. While these dishesmay not reflect authentic Italian cuisine, you cannot deny their widespread appeal. This sentiment rings especially true for spaghetti and meatballs. Photo: Liliya Kandrashevich / Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That! Even so, Vasquez points out there are manyvariations of this dish. “Don’t be afraid to try your own way and perfect it,” he says. “Everyone seems to put their own flair on it.”...

Since its debut in 1912, Oreo has risen to become the world’s best-selling cookie brand. Here are 25 of the most unique Oreo flavors ever released. The limited-edition Oreo featured Sour Patch Kids-flavored cookies with “colorful inclusions.” Photos: Oreo, Amazon, Walmart. Design: Eat This, Not That! This limited-edition variety consisted of Golden Oreos with peanut butter and jelly-flavored creme. Unlike the PB&J Oreos, these are made with chocolate (rather than Golden) Oreo cookies....