They brought a new way of dining to a generation of automobile-loving Americans. They evoke memories of poodle skirts and roller-skating waitresses. Today, y... read more
The Irish Pub is a neighborhood place where the regulars come to eat, drink and be merry. They?re a place where hearty, home cooked comfort food has become a... read more
In these restaurants, juicy steaks and coconut prawns are not only dining, they?re theater. Once inside a theme restaurant, you?re in for not only an excitin... read more
Tex Mex is a vibrant, highly spiced cuisine known for its generous use of meat, beans and cheese. Ingenious combinations of these ingredients produce nachos,... read more
Roadhouses are the roadside cafes, saloons, taverns and inns providing respite and good grub for weary travelers. They can be off-beat, down-home, or down ri... read more
It has become an American phenomenon. Burgers, bratwurst, ribs or kabobs? Just fire up the grill and let the cooking begin! Jim O'Connor explores the rivalry... read more
Everyone's heard of "dinner and a movie," but how about "dinner at a movie"? While the traditional popcorn is still America's favorite cinema snack, some of ... read more
In our busy lives we often have so much on our plate, we don't have time to spare, much less time to cook. But like clockwork, we all get hungry, and to ensu... read more
Meat roasting over an open fire. Warm chocolate and gooey marshmallow on top of a crispy graham cracker. Flapjacks and bacon in a skillet. Nothing is more sa... read more
Your eyes may tear and your face may twitch, but everyone loves sweet and sour candy. It started as a kids' favorite, but now it's the rage with adults too. ... read more
It's a style of eating and cooking as old as the American West. From giant rib eye steaks to Texas style BBQ, or just a good ol' pot of beans, cowboy food wa... read more
Being on a diet used to mean simply eating less to lose weight, but today's diets satisfy the dining urge by offering a range of delicious alternatives. From... read more
Cheese is one of the most varied and subtle foods in the world. In taste it can be bland, buttery, innocuous, rich, creamy, pungent, sharp, salty or lightly ... read more