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Quirky-themed restaurants for a spunky you

Quirky-themed restaurants for a spunky you

Dining with your friends and family is always a pleasant experience. A fine dining is always the safest choice when you wish to go on a date or take your family for dinner. The ambiance is calm and you are supposed to dress appropriately. You would definitely enjoy the calm dining experience and relish the food served to you. If you are the adventurous kind or love experimenting with new places, then you might not want limit this inquisitive nature of yours just to trekking or visiting new places. You can extend this eagerness of trying new things to your cuisines as well and not limit yourself to a fine dining. People have become very creative these days and it knows no limits. You would find yourself face-to-face with various innovations that has gripped the imagination of various restaurateurs. Their restaurants are not just fine dining restaurants anymore, they are governed by various themes. Here are some of the best and quirky themed restaurants that is now on everyone’s wishlist. The DC Comics Superheroes Cafe- This superhero cafe in Singapore is inspired by everyone’s all time favorite idols- the DC Comics superheroes. You can dine at their superhero inspired diner and the menus too are theme-based.
Pay less when you eat out

Pay less when you eat out

Eating out has become one of the most popular social activity. With Instagram, the number of food bloggers has grown by leaps and bounds. The delectable photos of food and sumptuous food reviews on social media fill our commuting and free hours a day in and day out. All of us wants to take delightful food photos and post it on out Snapchat and Instagram stories. After, everyone wants to join the bandwagon. However, eating at the trendiest restaurant or the hippest cafe has the potential to burn a hole on your fancy jeans pocket. The prices on restaurant menus sometimes tend to get eye-popping reactions, albeit internally. (You do not want your date or friends to think you are on a tight budget or worse that you are a cheapskate). Or perhaps you are like Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S who just likes to eat a lot, but does not have the means to order the big shrimp basket off the menu. If you are hard on cash but have to dine out start looking for restaurant coupons that offer discounts. There are many apps and websites from where you can avail free coupons that give you good discounts on your total bill.
How to save money on your next restaurant meal

How to save money on your next restaurant meal

You are hard on funds. You have to go out on a date. Or perhaps your friends are planning a night out to the trendiest new restaurant in the town. You go out hoping for the best. But as luck would have been, you get the bill and you are on the verge of an embarrassing situation. You take out your credit card and hope that it does not get rejected. You heave a sign of relief (or dread at the reducing account balance) after you hear the ping of a successful transaction. Such situations might not happen often. However, instances like the one above are highly likely if you are someone who has to watch where their money goes and when. For instance, your pay day is far away or you are student who pocket money has dwindled to naught. Fret not. There is a way to save face and save money the next time you go out to eat. These days you will find a lot of websites and apps that give out discounts through restaurant coupons. You can avail these coupons for free and get discounts on menu prices on your next restaurant meal. In addition to getting restaurant coupons from apps and websites, you can also get discounts for restaurant meals when you subscribe to certain online magazines and newspapers.
Restaurants in the US that serve old fashioned recipes

Restaurants in the US that serve old fashioned recipes

When it comes to comfort food, everybody likes to try something new every once a while. Old fashioned recipes have their own taste. They are simple and focus less on the presentation and more on taste that makes them more appetizing. There are restaurants across the countries that are known for their old-fashioned recipes. If you are searching for restaurants that serve comfort foods the old-fashioned way, then here is a list of restaurants that you should definitely give a try. Bluebird diner, Iowa city, Iowa Bluebird Diner from Iowa is known for their cross cultural collision. If you are at or around Iowa, pay a visit to the restaurant as they are known for their old fashioned recipes of chilli verde, smoked pork, over-easy eggs, hash browns and parmesan polenta. Bluebird Diner includes the name of local partners they used to get their food. The Breakfast club Georgia This restaurant has been known to serve omelets outside Savanah since 1976. The restaurant is known for omelets with spinach and grilled mushrooms, garlic, parmesan cheese and is served with grits and bacon with a side of their homemade bread. It is notoriously famous for its long line, but it is worth the wait because the restaurant is by the beach and is known for its breakfast recipes.
5 common fast food orders

5 common fast food orders

Step out of the house, and you will be assaulted by restaurants, food chains, and food trucks. Food is as omnipresent as air these days. Or maybe that is just us exaggerating. Did you know that fast food is one of the most ordered foods in the world? Not just in certain countries, this is where every country globally comes together. That is why food chains can successfully run their identical menus in different countries. Fried chicken As an American, it should be criminal if you are a meat-lover but do not like fried chicken. Fried chicken is a rich mixture of soft, juicy, and tender chicken coated with a crispy and equally tasty exterior. Available in different flavors and forms, the fried chicken recipe first appeared in a cookbook back in 1747. That said, it was only during the 1860s did it start gaining fame in the states. However, its origin traces back to Scottish and West African roots. It is among the most popular protein-laden fast foods you can order from a restaurant menu. Pair it with some salad, rice, or wraps, and you have a complete meal at hand. Chicken wings are yet another type of fried chicken that has made its place in the beloved fast foods menu.
Understanding the history and popularity of pizzerias

Understanding the history and popularity of pizzerias

Who doesn’t love pizza? Whether you’re team pineapples-on-pizza or not, pizza is one of the most popular comfort foods. In fact, roughly 3 billion pizzas, or 46 slices per person, are sold in the country each year. Whether you make it from scratch, order takeout, or visit a fancy pizzeria for an authentic Italian dining experience, you can find a pizza that fits your budget. The roots of this dish, however, are rather humble. Origin Pizza is a flatbread topped with mainly savory ingredients of your choice. The word ‘pizza’ is believed to have first appeared in Italian and Greek literature. The concept is not new, as Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians have been making flatbreads topped with herbs, mushrooms, and other ingredients using mud ovens for centuries. A more modern version of these flatbreads emerged in 18th-century Naples, which is now believed to be the birthplace of pizza. Roughly 200 years ago, pizza was the poor man’s dish. A cheap and filling meal, this item was purchased by slice, depending on the buyer’s budget and appetite. It was topped with inexpensive ingredients (or sometimes, with just garlic and herbs) based on what the buyer could afford. Looked down upon in elite society, the humble pizza was relegated to the casual laborers and porters on the streets of Naples.  Rise in popularity So what gave pizza the widespread acceptance it has today?