You might expect that the number for the membership displayed is what you’ll be charged at Costco. Well, if you live in a handful of areas, you’ll be surprised.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
You might expect that the number for the membership displayed is what you’ll be charged at Costco. Well, if you live in a handful of areas, you’ll be surprised.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
New York often gets the spotlight, but the true heart of diner culture lies in a state with a far higher density of these silver-clad institutions.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
If you’re looking for a side dish, Texas Roadhouse has you covered with at least 16 options – but you should probably steer clear of the green beans.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
While you’ll generally find the cheapest breakfast sandwiches at one particular fast food chain, the portion you receive for that low price is hardly a meal.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
Jack Daniel’s is an incredibly versatile whiskey, and it shines when paired with a particular creamy, sweet addition to create this utterly indulgent cocktail.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
If you ask us, pairing the humble Filet-O-Fish from McDonald’s with this pricey addition is a trend that results in little more than an expensive mistake.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
Chipotle is one of the best fast casual chains around, but with that popularity must come at least some food waste. What does Chipotle do with its leftovers?

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
There is something that Aldis in Europe, specifically Spain and Portugal, have that trump everything we have here in the States. It’s delicious and fresh.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
Miami, Florida, is a hotbed for great Cuban sandwiches, and this restaurant, which makes most of its ingredients itself, is perhaps one of the best around.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
There’s something special about regional markets. That’s why we’d love to see these awesome Southern grocery chains expand across the United States.

Food Republic – Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips