Matt Kirouac, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Matt Kirouac

pepperoni pizza slices

4 Pizza Chains That Went Out of Business

Squeezed out by delivery competitors or their own outdated concepts.

soda and sandwich

Sandwich Chains That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients

These brands care about what goes in your lunch.

shula's steakhouse steak

8 Chefs' Tips for Ordering the Best Meal at a Steakhouse

When it comes to putting together a decadent meal at a top-notch restaurant, listen to the pros.

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

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Brunch Spot

When it comes to this weekend occasion, keeping it simple isn't the answer.

people taking buffet food

The #1 Thing To Never Get at a Buffet

The all-you-can-eat restaurant is usually made up of pre-cooked food that's been sitting out.

friends having pasta dinner with white wine

The #1 Order to Never Make at an Italian Restaurant

"When you go to a supposedly Italian restaurant and smell this, just run away."

shula's steakhouse steak

7 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Quality Meat in America

These top-ranked places follow stringent meat-sourcing standards.

margherita pizza in traditional wood oven

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Pizza Place

Avoid these surefire ways to ruin a perfectly balanced pie.

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The #1 Order to Never Make at a Seafood Restaurant

Knowing what's lurking beneath the surface of the seafood industry can help you make informed decisions.

epic burger cheeseburger

9 Burger Chains With the Best Quality Meat in America

These brands are your best bet for top-notch patties.

steak, potatoes, red wine

8 Classic Orders You Have To Try at a Steakhouse

You don't want to miss these chef recs.

butter burgers

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Burger Joint

And how to get the absolute best burger experience instead.

burger king impossible southwest bacon whopper

6 Unhealthiest New Fast-Food Items Right Now

These brand new items may sound delicious, but tread lightly.

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

Don't Ever Order This at a Steakhouse

Whether dining at an upscale restaurant or a steakhouse chain, don't ever make this mistake.

wendy's vanilla frosty

6 Popular Fast-Food Items Discontinued This Year

It's the end of an era for several beloved options.

ocean prime steak, brunch foods, and cocktails

8 Dine-In Chains With Highest Quality Ingredients

These brands will dazzle you with freshness.

quiznos' honey bacon club

7 Sandwich Chains With Most Food Quality Complaints

Is that a sandwich or a sad-wich?

papa johns pizza

6 Pizza Chains With the Most Food Quality Complaints

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

steak 'n shake 7x7 steakburger

8 Fast-Food Chains With Most Food Quality Complaints

From Reddit to the courtroom, these are the brands we most often hear gripes about.

chopt salad toppings

7 Salad Chains That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients

These chains boast the crispest veggies and partnerships with local farms.

wienerschnitzel chili dog

8 Most Questionable Meats at Popular Fast-Food Chains

Those who have seen behind the curtain warn against eating these items.

Veggie whopper from Burger King

8 Fast-Food Chains With Questionable Ingredient Quality

From mystery meat to toxic packaging.

chipotle burrito

Chipotle Is Giving Out Free Food This Week

The chain is celebrating National Burrito Day with a unique promotion that kicks off tomorrow.

dipping sauces and chicken nuggets

7 Most Famous Sauces In Fast-Food History

These beloved condiments have star power all on their own.

ruth's chris steakhouse steak

Shrinking Steakhouse Chain To Make a Comeback

One of the most popular names in fine-dining has had its share of ups and downs.

BurgerFi burger

This Is America’s Favorite Better-Burger Chain

The popularity of this beloved brand just keeps on rising.

taco bell

4 Taco Bell Items Customers Say Are the Worst

Chick fil a restaurant

Chick-fil-A’s Signature Sandwich May Be Getting Smaller

Users on Reddit suspect everything from supply chain issues to a simple faux pas could be to blame.

Burger king whopper sandwich

Major Chain Plans To Revive This Iconic Burger

The famous sandwich hasn't had a chance to shine in a while.

These Restaurants Are Nearing Bankruptcy, Recent Data Shows

These Restaurants Are Nearing Bankruptcy, Data Shows

The pandemic still isn't over for independent restaurants left to fend for themselves.