Matt Kirouac, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Matt Kirouac

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Squeezed out by delivery competitors or their own outdated concepts.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.

shula's steakhouse steak

8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Quality Meat in America

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

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.

epic burger cheeseburger

10 Burger Chains With the Best Quality Meat in America

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

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.

burger king cheeseburgers

4 Fast-Food Items Customers Are Complaining About

From underwhelming innovation to shrinkflation, these orders are letting customers down.

indian food selection

The #1 Order to Never Make at an Indian Restaurant

You may want to stick to tradition for a top-notch experience.

people eating thai food with chopsticks

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Thai Restaurant

Heed the menu that mixes apples and oranges.

fajita takeout

The #1 Order to Never Make at a Mexican Restaurant

Bastardized dishes and inauthentic ingredients will quickly ruin a Mexican culinary experience.

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.

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."

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