All The Ways Fast Food Is Using AI Right Now
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The secret to reheating chicken nuggets to get them closest to their original, fresh-out-of-the-fryer state is to pop them in your air fryer.| The Takeout
Several major fast food chains are offering new value meal deals for the summer, and these meals will give you the best bang for your buck.| The Takeout
We all know Subway is a hugely popular sandwich shop. You might be surprised at some of the menu items developed of the years that pretty much disappeared.| The Takeout
Whether you accidentally picked up unsalted, or your potato chips just don't have quite the salty punch you require, how can you best get them there?| The Takeout
Before the classic hinge cut, Subway sandwiches featured a V-cut, which made for an interesting presentation.| The Takeout
The phrase "members only" is not taken lightly at Costco. In recent years, the wholesaler has made multiple efforts to ice out freeloaders who try to mooch off friends' memberships. Now, Costco is turning its sights on keeping non-members out of its beloved food courts, allowing only those who pay an annual membership fee to enjoy the classic $1.50 hot dog combo.| The Takeout
In the years before Diet Coke became an international institution, the greatest diet soda in the world was Tab. Do you remember the scene in Back To The Future where '80s kid Marty McFly, newly arrived in 1955, asks for a Tab at the diner and gets told by the counterman that he has to order something first? That was funny, right?| The Takeout
KFC has brought back a beloved favorite from the '90s: the original honey BBQ sauce. We got to try it for ourselves and see if it's still as good.| The Takeout
The Coke Freestyle machine takes soda into a new dimension. We had to see what the fuss is all about, so we put its most popular flavors to the test.| The Takeout
Costco fans, prepare your membership cards. This sweet Costco bakery treat finally hit shelves in U.S. stores, but with this hype, it won't last forever.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Are the new Pretzel Bacon Double Sonic Smasher and Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake worthy additions to the Sonic canon? We tried them to find out.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
One of the longest-running talk shows on the Food Network comes to an end in 2025. The cancellation brings to a close a decade-plus run on the network.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Taking your chicken-fried steak to the next level requires the addition of just one special ingredient, borrowed from your favorite seafood recipes.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Most of Mountain Dew's options are fruity, but now we're getting creamy flavors in the mix. We took a sip to see if these new cans deserve the dirty soda name.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
McDonald's has brought back its very popular Monopoly game this year. If you're looking to maximize your chances, here's how to get free codes.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Popeyes has been a go-to for easy Thanksgiving dinners for years now and this year its back and better than ever. If sticker shock is setting in, go pick it up.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
On October 15 (aka National Cheese Curd Day), we did our Midwestern duty and tried some of Culver's Jalapeño Cheese Curds to see if they lived up to the hype.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Crushing those reps and loving the gains? Check your macros. Your favorite protein shake could be loaded with much heavier metals than that wire whisking ball.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Trader Joe's has been selling a sandwich which just landed it in legal hot water now that Smucker's has filed a lawsuit claiming its harming its brand.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Wawa has been the de facto king of convenience stores for some time now, but America has changed its tune. This is the country's favorite now.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
A popular grocery store chain in Florida has recently announced it will allow its patrons to openly carry firearms in store while shopping. Here's why.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Emeril Lagasse ran a New Orleans-inspired restaurant called Emeril's Coastal which has just announced it will be closing its doors for good soon.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Saul Zabar, owner of Zabar's specialty food store and deli, has passed away at 97 years old. Zabar ran his family's iconic NYC market for more than 70 years.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
KFC is looking to cash in on the public craving for nostalgia while also catering to customers looking for a sweet deal by bringing back '90s pricing.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Coca-Cola's hoping to keep the comeback fizz going strong with the rerelease of a zesty, fan-favorite Diet Coke flavor, hitting shelves for a limited time.| The Takeout
From where host Sean Evans gets his questions to what happens if guests accidentally rub their eyes, here’s what happens behind the scenes on Hot Ones.| The Takeout
From Chick-fil-A to McDonald's, some fast food restaurants are much more capable of producing truly spicy chicken, nuggets, and jalapeño poppers than others.| The Takeout
Popeyes has made waves before with its chicken and the Louisiana brand is hoping to follow up on its record with a new chicken and sauce duo.| The Takeout
These are some of the best Hot Ones interviews of all time, with stars like Paul Rudd, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lawrence, Conan O'Brien, and Shaq.| The Takeout
From Budweiser Select 55 to Michelob Ultra and Corona Light, these inexpensive beers just aren't worth the price according to customer reviews.| The Takeout
Many beer enthusiasts believe that beer tastes better on tap than it does when bottled. We asked an expert to find out if this is really the case.| The Takeout
Steak Nuggets are now available at participating nationwide branches of Arby's, but are they any good? We tried them to see if you should dip or skip.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Can Salt & Straw's ambitious collaboration with Taco Bell really live up to the beloved Choco Taco? Here's our verdict on the new limited-time treat.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Yelp just released its 2025 list of best tacos in the entire United States. Out of 100 taco spots, this humble Los Angeles eatery topped the ranking.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
If you've been missing Costco's All-American Chocolate Cake for the last five years, it's back and better than ever. Get in the car, we're going to Costco.| The Takeout - Food is delicious.
Despite unfavorable reviews, Michelob Ultra was crowned as America's top selling beer in 2025. Marketing that focused on health may have propelled to the top.| The Takeout
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Back in June 2020, as the nation grappled with the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd by police, dozens of major corporations released statements pledging to do better by the American public. Quaker Oats, parent company of Aunt Jemima, was one of them. In recognition of the fact that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype" (her name and likeness are derived from 19th-century minstrel shows), the company pledged to rename and rebrand Aunt Jemima pancake mixes and syrups....| The Takeout
Creamy, zesty, and pleasantly herbaceous, ranch dressing unites hungry Little Leaguers and reluctant veggie eaters all across this divided nation. According to a 2017 study by the Association for Dressings and Sauces (a club I'd love to join), 40% of Americans named ranch as their favorite dressing. Its nearest competitor, Italian dressing, claimed a measly 10 percent. YouTubers love it, my coworker Dennis once tried to consume a gallon of it, and Homer Simpson famously requested that it be d...| The Takeout
I'm a sucker for secret menu items. During the few times I've visited In-N-Out, ordering Animal-Style fries (a huge upgrade on the chain's otherwise crappy fries) made me feel like I was part of a clandestine club. Maybe not as secretive as the Illuminati, but close. I realize that the In-N-Out secret menu is far from secret, but there's still a thrill to it. And if In-N-Out has a widely known secret menu, are there many more out there to be discovered? Turns out, yes—and they're all in one...| The Takeout
Welcome to Cheese Week, The Takeout's weeklong praise of cheeses.| The Takeout
I'd never heard of Raising Cane's until I visited my girlfriend out in Las Vegas, where she lived at the time. She seemed baffled that I'd never even heard of the place, since I'm such an insufferable food nerd. But back in 2016, there weren't any remotely near Chicago where I live. So we went, gloriously hungover, considering when you're in Las Vegas you're permanently hungover.| The Takeout
We're here to let you know which chicken chains are worth clucking about and which are for the birds. From rankings and reviews to industry secrets.| The Takeout
Pepperoni is America’s favorite pizza topping, followed by sausage, and extra cheese. Less popular options include onions, meatballs, and olives.| The Takeout
Jimmy John's unveiled its trio of toasted sandwiches to a select few. I was lucky enough to be one of them and here is my take on these hot new items.| The Takeout
Jimmy John's might brand itself as fresh and fast, but not all of the sandwiches are worth the speed or have the quality you might expect. So, we ranked them.| The Takeout
Popeyes' new collaboration is with the sizzlin' Hot Ones YouTube show. Check out our review to see if the fiery menu items would satisfy spice aficionados.| The Takeout
Hot Ones sauces are now available on three spicy menu items at Popeyes. Here's what Sean Evans had to say about the new fiery chicken dishes.| The Takeout
Jimmy John's is releasing toasted pizza sandwiches for a limited time only. Packed with multiple types of cheese and meat, you're in for a hearty treat.| The Takeout
The summer after my freshman year of college, I became a saleswoman for Cutco cutlery. One day I was 19, broke and aimless, living at home and trying to earn beer money without working too hard. The next I was in a stale office, slowly grasping that the marketing position I'd seen advertised on a telephone pole actually involved selling parers, peelers, and steak knives out of my car. I probably should've seen it coming. A telephone pole isn't a job board. I took the gig anyway.| The Takeout
Persistent food myths about MSG have put many people off eating it. However, MSG is actually a safe and delicious seasoning you can use to brighten up dessert.| The Takeout
The country fried steak from Cracker Barrel has numerous bad reviews from sites like Reddit that cite unpleasant taste, poor texture, and bad quality.| The Takeout
There are signs that Cracker Barrel's having a rough time lately. Let's break down the biggest clues that the chain might be starting to crumble.| The Takeout
Cracker Barrel is famously struggling to stay afloat in this economy, but the new CEO has ushered in a new interior design that has customers upset.| The Takeout
When Cracker Barrel unveiled a new, more modern-looking logo, it immediately provoked negative reactions. Now, the company is reversing course.| The Takeout
We created some of our favorite Taco Bell secret menu items, including the double-grilled quesadilla, the Hulk burrito, and the Mexican calzone.| The Takeout
We've rounded up many discontinued Taco Bell menu items that may make their own brief return at some point, but are unlikely to be fully restored.| The Takeout
Cracker Barrel noted that it has changed logos five times over the past 60 years. It also said that it would retain mascot Uncle Herschel and its rural decor.| The Takeout
Pizza Hut has released a line of flatbread personal pizzas for the adult market. We tasted the five Crafted Flatzz flavors to give you the scoop.| The Takeout
Update, March 20, 2019: We discovered answers to outstanding questions we had about the PBR-branded whiskey in this Esquire Q&A with Matt Bruhn, the general manager of Pabst. We find a few of his comments strange—his assertion that people don't value aged rum, and some of his explanations of government labeling—but overall, Bruhn does give some more information about that 5-second-aging process. Give it a read if you want further details.| The Takeout
The Takeout is about making your life better through food. We celebrate high and low foods and drinks with equal reverence—with recipes, tips, features, advice, and taste tests in an authoritative and accessible way.| The Takeout
If you've never heard of Campbell's Ox Tail soup or Mulligatawny soup, that's because they've been discontinued -- but we think some deserve to be brought back.| The Takeout
Adding beer to chili is a great way to add extra flavor. Different styles of beer will offer different flavor profiles to the dish.| The Takeout
What are hops? When it comes to beer, they are arguably the most important ingredient and serve a wide range of purposes, from flavor to preservation.| The Takeout
Cracker Barrel is a chain known for sticking to tradition, but it's recently unveiled a suite of changes, including a new, sleek logo redesign.| The Takeout
Campbell's Chunky and Pabst Blue Ribbon have collaborated to launch Beef, Bacon & Beer Chili with Beans, and Beer Cheese with Potatoes & Chorizo Soup.| The Takeout
The Takeout is about making your life better through food. We celebrate high and low foods and drinks with equal reverence—with recipes, tips, features, advice, and taste tests in an authoritative and accessible way.| The Takeout
Nostalgic for the Pizza Huts of your youth? There are Pizza Hut "Classic" locations scattered all over the U.S. that do things the old-fashioned way.| The Takeout
We've taken the guessing element out for you and ranked popular pizza chains from worst to best.| The Takeout
Petits pois are a specific variety of pea, one that produces legumes that are smaller and sweeter than most garden peas.| The Takeout
While the quick turnaround of Domino's delivery was what first cemented its position as a top pizza chain, the promotion also led to significant fallout.| The Takeout
Gluten-free options are seemingly everywhere now, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't double check. Does Domino's have gluten-free pizzas available?| The Takeout
Although Pizza Hut already beat them to the punch, Domino's is following close behind with a similar collab that's perfect for those of us who like to drink.| The Takeout
Nessie's got a craving and the only remedy is Domino's pepperoni. Domino's Pizza is doing deliveries by high-speed submarine on Loch Ness, Scotland.| The Takeout
Hush puppies are a much-adored Southern favorite with a crunchy bite and tender cornbread interior. These classic hush puppies are the perfect bite-sized treat.| The Takeout
Add a drizzle of honey to a juicy fresh tomato sandwich and create a delicious gourmet balance of sweetness and natural acidity.| The Takeout
If you love honey and want a lot of it, head on over to Costco. The wholesale grocery store is selling a huge amount of honey for a shocking bargain.| The Takeout
The Takeout is about making your life better through food. We celebrate high and low foods and drinks with equal reverence—with recipes, tips, features, advice, and taste tests in an authoritative and accessible way.| The Takeout
The saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day didn't emerge because of scientific research. Instead, it was contrived as a marketing tactic| The Takeout
These are once-popular discontinued cereals we'll probably never get to eat again, including Smurf-Berry Crunch, OJ's, Mr. T, and Cinnamon Mini Buns.| The Takeout
Debates rage online about the appropriate ratio of milk to cereal, but they all miss the main issue: putting milk on cereal is inherently gross.| The Takeout
Elphaba Caramel Apple and Glinda Good Berry cereals are inspired by characters in “Wicked: For Good,” but they don’t taste as good as they look.| The Takeout
What's in tartar sauce? Herbs, citrus, and acidic components are all required. If you want to upgrade your sauce, try these tartar sauce ingredients.| The Takeout
To paraphrase a wise man, rice is great if you're hungry and want to eat 2,000 of something. But cauliflower rice is not actually rice. It's... raw cauliflower chopped up into thousands of itty-bitty pieces. It's still a vegetable at any size, though, and that's a good thing if you're following a trendy diet, trying to limit carbs, or looking for ways to trick yourself into eating healthier. It's a bad thing if you're expecting it to act or taste like rice, because it can't. It's cauliflower,...| The Takeout
Ina Garten's favorite side dish is Charlie Bird's farro salad. It has parmesan, radishes, arugula, pistachios, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and lemon dressing.| The Takeout
Ina Garten is known for her simple and open-minded approach in the kitchen. However, there are a few common ingredients the Barefoot Contessa won't touch.| The Takeout
Armida Sanchez stood patiently over the stove as a pan full of vegetable oil came to a gleam. I'd just returned from morning fishing with her husband, Rolando, on the icy lagoon outside the salt mining town of Guerrero Negro halfway down the Baja Peninsula's Pacific Coast. While we were gone, Armida had sliced and battered long strips of shark meat and filled a wheel-shaped dish with pickled onion, shredded cabbage, charred green chilies reclining in a pool of soy sauce, and thick white cream...| The Takeout
