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What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

This Is the Worst Dish at a Chinese Restaurant

Everyone loves to indulge in Chinese takeout, but there is one unhealthy meal that is the worst dish you shouldn't order from a Chinese restaurant.

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this one<br>So, if not…

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.

Review: It's a Panda Dumpling. How Can You Not?

If you spend much time looking at food on Instagram, you have probably seen a few images of the world’s cutest dumpling lately: a disembodied panda head drifting in a bowl, glistening and serene. The panda’s button nose and fuzzy-looking ears are painted on the dumpling skin with bits of black sesame paste. There is a bit of herb cut to resemble tiny bamboo leaf. The sesame-paste eyes twinkle. It is food you would rather hug than eat.[related]

China Is Building an Army of Noodle-Making Robots

In the face of rising labor costs, Chinese restaurateur Cui Runguan is selling thousands of robots that can hand slice noodles into a pot of boiling water called the Chef Cui. Runguan says in the...

How to Set Up a Buffet

Build Your Candy Buffet

Create the most amazing candy bar with our easy step-by-step guide that allows you to shop candy by color or filter by holiday theme. Find jars and scoops too!

Holiday Buffet Party Food Ideas

Create a sophisticated look for your holiday party food table with these easy ideas for what to serve. Hint: You don't have to make everything from scratch!

Why Is Wind Buffeting More Common in Newer Vehicles?

Wind buffeting is an annoying phenomenon that happens with your car. So, what is and why is it more common in newer vehicles.

13 Foods Nutritionists Eat When They’re at Buffets

A free-for-all of your guiltiest food pleasures can put your willpower to the test, but loading up on these healthy options can help you end an all-you-can-eat meal without the regret.

To Follow in Warren Buffet's Footsteps, Be a Gentleman

He has spent a lifetime learning how to work with people.

How Your Buffet Game Could Fix the Food Industry

The Better Buying Lab is working with major food-services companies to figure out how sustainability measures can scale.

How Medigap Coverage Turns Medicare Into A Health Care Buffet

Supplemental insurance plans shield millions of people from Medicare's deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs. Some health economists have criticized these so-called Medigap plans for inflating health care spending by encouraging people to seek care they don't really need.

Is it ever OK to steal from the breakfast buffet?

Fortune favours the bold in the ultimate standoff between a hotel and its guests. Bringing Ziploc bags may be a step too far, though

When a Blueberry Patch Becomes a Free Buffet

A behavioral economist answers questions on snacking fees, giving effective feedback and motivating students

How to set up a buffet spread

This post is a must-read for any hostess. Plus, 5 bonus recipes!

12 Eye-Catching Ideas for Dessert Buffets

These creative sweets tables included surprising props, color-coordinated candies, and unusual presentations. With the rise of social media, dessert displays at events are getting increasingly more creative.

How to Host an Elegant Dinner Party Buffet

From easy appetizers to decadent desserts, these holiday dinner recipes will help you create a delicious and appetizing spread with something for everyone.