Shelly Roberts

It’s funny how the most ordinary foods in the U.S. can cause a stir abroad. The bold flavors, big servings, and...

Some stores felt like they’d be around forever until they weren’t, either due to changing trends, online competition, or financial missteps....

Papal elections might be rooted in faith, but don’t let the incense and chanting fool you—there’s a lot more going on...

McDonald’s has served up plenty of fan favorites over the decades, but behind your regular orders lies a graveyard of experimental...

There was a time when cereal boxes doubled as entertainment and mascots with full-on personalities. In the 1980s, breakfast aisles were...

Everyday routines in the 1970s relied on physical tools and manual systems that shaped how people worked, communicated, and traveled. Many...

Baby Boomers grew up in a supermarket era filled with bold packaging, experimental flavors, and products that vanished without much fuss....

Buffet chains in the 1970s and ‘80s represented a dining era obsessed with excess. For a few dollars, you could graze...

Do you ever think about that one fast food dessert you used to love—the one that just disappeared without warning? Fast...

Six Florida friends with no restaurant experience opened Hooters on April Fools’ Day in 1983. They chose a location known for...