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Carly Neil

Carly Neil

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Carly Neil is a freelance writer specializing in all things food, travel, Disney, and theme parks. She currently resides in Connecticut, but has spent several years in Southern California. She loves hopping on the train to New York to catch the latest Broadway play, and spending time with her husband Matt and their three fur children.

Articles by Carly Neil

waffle house breakfast foods
Restaurants

11 Restaurant Chains With All-Day Breakfast

Who says the traditional morning meal has to take place in the morning? Not these restaurants.
brownies
Restaurants

10 Restaurant Chains With the Best Brownies

Rich, fudgy, and gooey, brownies are a standout dessert, and these restaurants serve them up right.
Fried chicken at Popeyes
Restaurants

10 Best Chicken Chains in America

Demand for the juicy birds is soaring, and these chicken-centric chains are primed to satisfy your hunger.
Prepared surf and turf well done steak and lobster meal
Restaurants

8 Seafood Chains With the Best Steaks

The turf is just as important as the surf at these popular maritime-themed restaurants.
texas roadhouse menu with man shushing
Restaurants

5 Secret Menu Items at Texas Roadhouse

You'll find dozens of tantalizing items on the menu, but there are exciting options beyond those listed, too.
Costco sign
Groceries

9 Things Costco Shoppers Dislike About Costco

You might love the prices, products, and other perks, but there's a lot to loathe about the warehouse, too.
8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Toppings
Restaurants

8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Toppings

Sure, a great steak doesn't really need added toppings, but when you're dining out, why not live it up?
woman grocery shopping at a market
Groceries

20 Grocery Stores That Are Open on Labor Day

Need some last-minute supplies for your holiday BBQ? These retailers will be open on Monday, Sept. 4.
sonic cheeseburger
Restaurants

6 Restaurant Chains With the Best Value Menus

Fast food isn't as cheap as it used to be, but you can still find good values—if you know where to look.
surf and turf steakhouse favorites
Restaurants

8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Surf & Turf

Why choose between a juicy cut of beef and fresh shellfish when you can have both?
Costco
Groceries

8 Costco Buys That Are Flying Off Shelves

Keep an eye out for these hot-ticket foods at the warehouse. They probably won't be around for long!
Grocery store sushi
Groceries

8 Grocery Chains With the Best Sushi

Don't be so quick to dismiss sushi from the supermarket—some stores make it fresh and delicious.
au bon pain tuna salad sandwich
Restaurants

7 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Tuna Sandwiches

Tired of the same old burger? Grab a freshly made tuna sandwich at one of these great spots.
garlic bread
Restaurants

7 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Texas Toast

The extra thick-sliced bread really makes a difference for your sandwich or chicken basket.
french fries with salt
Restaurants

8 Restaurant Chains With the Best French Fries

Fast-food fries are perfectly fine, but a proper restaurant can truly elevate your spud-dipping experience.
costco outside red background
Groceries

13 Best Costco Shopping Hacks Right Now

Make the most of your regular warehouse runs by following these member-endorsed strategies.
chevy's fresh mex spicy bbq chicken quesadadilla
Restaurants

6 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Quesadillas

You'll be hard-pressed to find a boring quesadilla here.
woman grocery shopping at a market
Groceries

20 Grocery Stores That Will Be Open on July 4th

Need any last-minute necessities for your holiday BBQ? Many supermarket chains will be open.
andy's frozen custard
Restaurants

6 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Frozen Custard

Many will agree that custard is a superior version of ice cream.
7 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Fried Chicken
Restaurants

7 Chains That Serve the Best Fried Chicken

These chains do it right.
Costco
Groceries

8 Best Ready-To-Eat Meals at Costco

Don't feel like cooking tonight? The warehouse club offers all kinds of prepared foods. Just heat and serve.
fast food ice cream
Restaurants

8 Chains That Serve the Best Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Whether soft serve is real ice cream or not is beside the point.
burger king breakfast pancakes
Restaurants

7 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Pancakes

Here's where you can get a stack of light and fluffy flapjacks in a matter of minutes.
heatlhy ice cream pints
Groceries

Grocery Chains with the Best Ice Cream

We have the scoop on the stores with the private-label treats.
Au Bon Pain croissants
Restaurants

9 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Croissants

Here's where to get this buttery, flaky pastry on the go.
Howlin’ Ray’s hot chicken
Restaurants

8 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Hot Chicken

Be prepared to get a kick out of this chicken.
churchs texas chicken mashed potatoes
Restaurants

8 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Mashed Potatoes

If you're craving this creamy gravy-topped comfort food, these are the chains you should seek out.
8 Mayo Brands That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients
Groceries

8 Mayo Brands That Use Quality Ingredients

Less is more when it comes to ingredients in the mayonnaise jar. Here's what to look for on the label.
whataburger patty melt and fries
Restaurants

8 Fast-Food Restaurants That Serve the Best Patty Melts

If you're looking for a burger with a twist, a few fast-food spots are serving this old-fashioned classic.
popeyes chicken meal
Restaurants

8 Fast-Food Chains That Serve the Best Fried Chicken

Super crispy fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food. Here are the places doing it right.
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