Matt Kirouac, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Matt Kirouac

Best Pizzas

9 Best Fast-Food Pizzas In America

Here's where to go for the most decadent cheesy slices in America.

Famous Dave’s main dish

8 Best Barbecue Chains in America

Good barbecue takes time and these chains are all-in.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 40 oz. Porterhouse

The #1 Steak to Order at Every Major Steakhouse Chain

Wherever you're headed for steak, here are the cuts to seek out at each popular spot.

Empire Slice House pizzas

8 Best Pizza Chains In America

Ingredient quality is key to a great pizza, but nostalgia plays a role, too.

Rare society steakhouse

9 Best Steakhouse Chains In America

Guests are never disappointed, since these restaurants serve a top-notch ambiance and quality steaks.

Fuddruckers burger

11 Burger Chains with the Highest Quality Meat in America

When it comes to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, it's all about the beef.

ruth's chris tomahawk ribeye and red wine

8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Quality Meat in America

When you dine at these steakhouses, you can expect the steaks to be top-tier cuts of beef.

making a sandwich

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Sandwich Chain

This sub is most likely NOT going to satisfy.

woman eating taco

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Taco Joint

Everything wrapped in that tiny, warm tortilla matters.

tapas restaurant

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Tapas Restaurant

Tapas places have their own taboos, no matter how small the plates are.

steak caesar salad

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Barbecue Joint

Keep the sides to a minimum on focus on the main event.

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Wine Bar, According to Sommeliers and Chefs

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Wine Bar

Go on, take a chance on a great recommendation, but keep these pro tips in mind.

beach club sandwich

8 Sandwich Chains With Most Food Quality Complaints

Is that a sandwich or a sad-wich?

person holding potbelly sandwich

9 Sandwich Chains That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients

These brands care about what goes in your lunch.

restaurant dining

#1 Order to Never Make at a Brand New Restaurant

It's best to get the lay of the land first.

pizza hut pizza

7 Pizza Chains With the Most Food Quality Complaints

There quantity-over-quality brands are most likely to disappoint you.

subway sandwich

9 Fast-Food Chains With Questionable Ingredients

From mystery meat to toxic packaging.

The #1 Order to Never Make at Brunch, According to Chefs

6 Brunch Dishes You Should Never Order

From bland eggs to the underwhelming avocado toast, keeping it simple isn't the answer.

restaurant burgers and chef

The #1 Burger To Never Order at a Restaurant

Steer clear of “kitchen sink burgers,” over-stuffed burgers, and meat-free burgers created in a lab.

The #1 Steak You Should Never Order, According to Chefs

The #1 Steak You Should Never Order

There’s a right way and a wrong way to indulge in a steak dinner.

pepperoni pizza slices

4 Pizza Chains That Went Out of Business

Squeezed out by delivery competitors or their own outdated concepts.

General tso chicken

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Chinese Restaurant

Here's what to skip when ordering your favorite comfort food.

inside deli

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Deli, According to Chefs

You deserve a fresh sandwich, don't you?

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Sushi Restaurant, According to Chefs

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Sushi Restaurant

Keep your selection simple and fresh.

fine dining table

Dine-In Chains That Serve “Gourmet” Food

Including one "underrated" steakhouse brand.

fast food

Chefs Name Fast Foods Actually Worth Ordering

From one GOAT burger to a case of sliders.

big drive thru order

The #1 Order To Skip At the Drive-Thru

You might be left dissatisfied.

dessert tray

The #1 Dessert To Never Order at a Restaurant, According to Chefs

Steer clear of sweet cliches.

The #1 Appetizer To Never Order at a Restaurant, According to Chefs

The #1 Appetizer To Never Order at a Restaurant

Pick a better warm-up to the main event.

risotto and filet mignon steak

The #1 Main Dish To Never Order at a Restaurant

Here's how to recognize and avoid red flags in the entrée section.

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