Matt Kirouac

Title: Contributor

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Education: Associate's in Culinary Arts and Bachelor's of Hospitality Management, Robert Morris University in Chicago

Expertise: Travel, restaurants

Website Links:

https://linktr.ee/matt_kirouac

Experience:

Matt Kirouac has been writing about restaurants, food, and travel since graduating culinary school in 2009. Over the years, he's written for Travel + Leisure, Thrillist, InsideHook, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC, Atlas Obscura, Eater, Tasting Table, and others. He has authored two books, The Hunt Guides Chicago and Unique Eats & Eateries of Chicago, and hosted a travel podcast with iHeartRadio called Parklandia. Since moving to Oklahoma City in 2020, he's become the senior dining writer at 405 Magazine and earned a Hometown Hero Award from Visit OKC. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling as much as possible, spending way too much time at Disney World, and exploring national parks.

Articles by Matt Kirouac

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Every Wingstop Flavor, Ranked From Worst to Best

The popular chains offers a dozen flavors, from dry-rubbed and well-sauced to super spicy and totally mild.

a hand holding fried chicken from buttermilk and bourbon.

The Best Fried Chicken in America, According to Chefs

This is where the crispy, tender, and juicy trifecta takes roost across the U.S.

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The 21 Best Burgers in America, According to Chefs

Chefs and food experts across the U.S. chime in on their go-to burgers—and what makes them the best.

Center Cut Filet Mignon served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus at a steakhouse

10 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Petite Filet Mignon

Here's where to head when you want a little less of the best steak money can buy.

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10 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Tomahawk Chop

When you want supersized steaks with a side of pomp and circumstance, this is where you go.

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10 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Bone-In Ribeye

When your pockets are deep and your appetite is bottomless, here's where to dine on the steakhouse king.

Collage of limited-time fast-food offerings, including McDonald's McRib, Taco Bell Nacho Fries and Dairy Queen Pumpkin Blizzard

25 Best Limited-Time Fast-Food Items of All Time

From green-tinted shakes to pumpkin spice everything, these limited-time offers are Americana at its finest.

The Oasis in Austin, Texas

11 Enormous Restaurants That Will Blow Your Mind

Feast your eyes on these colossal restaurants around the country, each more eye-popping than the last.

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The 9 Best Diner Chains in America

Where to go when you want comfort and nostalgia, served in a tasty and affordable package.

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9 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Wagyu Beef

When you want a juicy, meltingly tender, and buttery meat experience, here's where to eat.

Tomahawk ribeye at Ruth's Chris Steak House

8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Prime Beef

Discerning diners are getting savvy to the splendors of well-marbled beef and the spots that serve it.

Steak sandwich

How to Make the Best Steak Sandwiches

Steakhouse chefs share tips on building the tastiest sandwiches, from ideal cuts to condiments and more.

Szechuan sauce at McDonald's

25 Most Iconic Fast-Food Dipping Sauces

These condiments are the unsung heroes that elevate sandwiches and sides to fan-favorite status.

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When Will Your Fast-Food Faves Return in 2024?

Count the days, weeks, or months until you can get your hands on that shake, PSL, McRib, and more.

Texas Roadhouse

6 Major Changes at Texas Roadhouse In 2023

America's fastest-growing chain has proven to be a nimble adapter in a changing restaurant landscape.

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10 Restaurant Chains With the Best Salad Bars

Grab a fresh plate and get your fill at one of these popular restaurant chains.

9 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Lunch Specials

9 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Lunch Specials

Cut into a meaty meal without shelling out the big bucks by taking advantage of these midday deals.

11 Restaurant Chains With the Most Outrageous Sandwiches

11 Chains With the Most Outrageous Sandwiches

Go big with an extravagantly stacked sandwich at one of these popular chains.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

9 Chains That Serve the Best Pasta Carbonara

The classic Roman dish takes on delicious New World variations at popular chains nationwide.

fish and chips

10 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Fish and Chips

The success of the simple combo of battered white fish and fried spuds comes down to several factors.

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The 10 Best Breakfast Chains in America

There are many places to grab your morning meal, but some chains set a higher bar for quality and service than others.

Sandwich at a Jersey Mike's restaurant

The 10 Best Sandwich Chains in America

A truly great sandwich spot takes pride in its craft and its ingredients—and it shows.

"Hot Menu" at Shake Shack

10 Best New Spicy Fast-Food Items of 2023

Diners are really feeling the heat this year with spicy new options galore at all your favorite chains.

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

8 Most Criticized Fast-Food Chains in 2023

When food comes quick and cheap, quality control can suffer.

7 Most Authentic Dishes to Order at a Greek Restaurant, According to Chefs

7 Most Authentic Greek Restaurant Dishes

Mediterranean flavors are well represented in America today, but some restaurants are more traditional than others.

Young people eating in a Thai restaurant

7 Most Authentic Thai Restaurant Dishes

Thai flavors are well represented in America today, though some restaurants are more traditional than others.

grilling steaks on flaming grill

7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Steaks

These popular chains prove that you don't have to go to a proper steakhouse to get a proper steak.

Shoestring fries at Hillstone restaurant

The #1 Side Order at 7 Major Steakhouse Chains

A great meal requires more than one main dish, and these spectacular side orders certainly stand out.

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8 Best Bagels In New York City

Few foods are more synonymous with America's culinary capital than the classic ring-shaped bagel.

5 Most Authentic Dishes To Order at a Chinese Restaurant, According to Chefs

5 Most Authentic Chinese Restaurant Dishes

Real Chinese cooking is far removed from much of the Americanized fare you find stateside.

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