Carly Neil

Title: Contributor

Location: Connecticut

Education: MFA/MBA from California State University, Long Beach

Expertise: Theme parks, travel, food and drink, lifestyle

Website Links:

https://www.carlyneil.com

Experience:

Carly Neil is a freelance writer covering the latest in theme parks, travel, and dining. Her professional career has included reporting the latest theme park news and providing travel tips and tricks in publications that include Tripadvisor, Fodor's Travel, Business Insider, FamilyVacationist, and more. Carly has also spent her career exploring and writing about the intersection of travel and dining, writing for Eat This, Not That!, Mashed, The Daily Meal, and CTbites. When not writing, she can be found on a roller coaster or taste testing yet another flavor of Dole Whip.

Articles by Carly Neil

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7 Restaurant Chains Reinventing Themselves in 2024

Major changes are on the horizon for some big names in American eating.

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The 25 Best Bakeries in America

From historic landmarks to relative newbies, these are the U.S. bakeries to turn to when you want the best.

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35 Restaurant Chains Open on Easter Sunday

After the egg hunt comes the food—here are nationwide spots that do the holiday meal just right.

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The 25 Most Iconic Fast-Food Drinks of All Time

From Chick-fil-A's Frosted Lemonade to the Grimace Shake at McDonald's, how many of these special sippers have you had?

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Every Single M&M's Variety You Can Buy Right Now

Classic flavors, new recipes, limited-edition varieties, crazy combinations—every M's a winner.

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26 Restaurant Chains With the Best St. Patrick's Day Deals

Fill your belly with hearty food, green beer, and Irish whiskey with these lucky specials.

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10 Restaurant Chains With the Best Shrimp Tacos

Have it your way—grilled, blackened, or fried, tossed in sauces and marinades—but make it the best.

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11 Restaurant Chains With the Best Ahi Tuna

Expect premium-grade tuna at these spots—prepared in a bowl, as tartare, atop a salad, or as an entrée.

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9 Restaurant Chains With the Best Avocado Toast

This simple dish with two core ingredients can get gussied in some tasty ways.

Sam's Club

27 Best New Items at Sam’s Club

You won't want to miss these incredible new arrivals, from soup to trail mix.

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6 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Gnocchi

Here's where to find the best versions of this dense, short dumpling traditionally made with potatoes.

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7 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Risotto

Here's where to find the classic rice dish at top eateries—whether you want Italian, seafood, or steak.

Sam's Club

The 25 Best Sam's Club Frozen Foods to Buy Now

You might need an extra-large freezer to fit all of the frozen food favorites from this popular retailer.

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America's Top 50 Fast-Food Chains in 2024

When it comes down to a popularity contest, these chains stand out from the rest.

TGI Fridays wings

10 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Buffalo Wings

Whether bone-in or boneless, juicy chicken coated in Buffalo sauce can serve as the perfect appetizer.

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10 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Desserts

You'll want to gorge on beef and sides, but you'll also want to leave room for dessert.

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10 Restaurant Chains With the Best Shrimp Scampi

From casual Italian chains to more upscale seafood spots, head to these places for shrimp scampi.

Philly cheesesteak

10 Restaurant Chains With the Best Cheesesteaks

Here's where to find the alluring combo of steak, cheese, onions, and peppers on a hoagie roll.

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6 Restaurant Chains With the Best Mocktails

Enjoy these no-booze drink options, whether you're skipping alcohol forever or just taking a break.

Whole Foods Market

11 Grocery Chains That Are Open On New Year’s Day

The majority of supermarket chains will be closed, but here are the few open exceptions.

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10 Fast-Food Chains That Got Way More Expensive In 2023

There's no such thing as cheap fast-food anymore!

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12 Grocery Stores That Are Open On Christmas Day

You can count on these retailers for your last-minute holiday needs.

Bread

9 Grocery Chains With the Best Bakeries

Steer your cart toward the sweet aroma of fresh baked goods at these popular retailers.

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10 Chains With the Best Breakfast Sandwiches

Once you pick up one of these hearty morning handhelds, you won't want to put it down.

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7 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Holiday Menus

Enjoy a festive holiday dinner without the hassle of cooking or cleaning at a popular steakhouse near you.

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10 Best Fast-Food Burgers Under $5

Fast food isn't as cheap as it used to be, but you can still find low-cost burgers if you know where to look.

Starbucks & 11 More Coffee Chains That Serve the Best Holiday Beverages

12 Coffee Chains With the Best Holiday Drinks

Get into the holiday spirit with a warm, festively flavored drink from your favorite coffee shop.

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20 Grocery Stores That Are Open on Thanksgiving

While some national chains are closed for the holiday, many other supermarkets will be open on Nov. 23.

plated ravioli

11 Restaurant Chains With the Best Ravioli

Enjoy the classic stuffed pasta dish at one of these popular chains.

Shepherd's pie

6 Chains That Serve the Best Shepherd’s Pie

The hearty minced-meat pie is a popular comfort food staple at Irish-style pubs around the country.

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