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Dalene Rovenstine

Dalene Rovenstine

About author

A New York-based freelance journalist, Dalene Rovenstine often writes about food and drink and health, as well as entertainment, beauty, and other lifestyle topics. She enjoys trying new restaurants—especially ones with great gluten-free options!—cheering on the OKC Thunder, and watching too much TV. Her writing has appeared in Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide, Popular Mechanics, Hamptons Magazine, Luxe Interiors + Design, and more.

Articles by Dalene Rovenstine

Red Lobster Lobster and Langostino Pizza
Restaurants

9 Underrated Chain Restaurant Dishes

Why go for the same order as everyone else when you can try one of these nontraditional options?
dairy queen burger
Restaurants

15 Underrated Fast-Food Dishes

If you haven't tried the burgers at Dairy Queen, you're missing out.
henrys hamburgers sign michigan
Restaurants

Do You Remember These 1970s Restaurants?

Did you get to try any of them before they closed?
mcdonalds burger king
Restaurants

The Least Popular Fast-Food Chain in Your State

A LOT of people have a bone to pick with McDonald's.
bottles of non alcoholic spirits on counter
Groceries

The Best-Tasting Non-Alcoholic Spirit

You don't need alcohol to make a delicious drink!
instant coffee crystals in spoon with glass jar
Groceries

The Best Instant Coffee in 2021

If you're on the go or in a rush, try these quick caffeine fixes.
spinach artichoke dip
Groceries

This Is the Best Store-Bought Spinach Dip

Serve this at your next gathering—it's a guaranteed hit.
Rainforest cafe
Restaurants

Only 1990s Kids Remember These Restaurants

Rainforest Cafe was the bomb, OK?
bottle of jot coffee concentrate
Groceries

29 Spring Drinks You Have to Try

From spiked seltzer and to kombucha and cold brew, there are so many ways to quench your thirst.
bag of pop bitties snack
Groceries

17 Spring Snacks to Try

You'll want to try all of these.
wendys double bacon jalapeno cheeseburger
Restaurants

The Real Reason Wendy's Burgers Are Square

The fast food chain doesn't like to cut corners, and that's especially true of its beef.
peekabo ice cream pint strawberry carrot
Healthy Eating

How You'll Be Eating in 2020

From alternative flours and sugars to veggie-packed ice cream, here are some food trends to be aware of.
starbucks tie dye frappuccino
Restaurants

The Best Fast-Food Trends of the Year

The good news is, many of the "best" foods are still available.
Checkout aisle at grocery store candy bars
Groceries

The Most Popular Candies in America

This is how the U.S. gets its sugar fix.
rax roast beef restaurant storefront
Restaurants

Have You Been To Any Of These Failed '80s Restaurants?

RIP, Showbiz Pizza Place.
shirataki noodles
Healthy Eating

What Are Shirataki Noodles?

Don't sleep on these "miracle" noodles.
charcuterie board with cheeses meats fruits and other toppings
Recipes

How to Make the Perfect Charcuterie Board

Plating an Instagram-worthy meat and cheese spread is easier than you think.
Leftover dinner
Healthy Eating

Ever Wondered Why Leftovers Taste So Good?

After a day or two, some foods taste better than on the first go-round. Here's why.
assorted white claw hard seltzer cans
Groceries

The Best Spiked Seltzers

Your summer can still be sweet, just without all those extra calories.