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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

PHOTO: Chinese restaurant shares hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu

This restaurant wants to make sure its menu is completely honest. A Chinese restaurant shared its hilarious ‘extremely honest’ menu and has now since gone viral.

Why ‘Chopped’ Only Has One Ice Cream Maker

The popular Food Network show Chopped blends cooking shows, game shows, and a little bit of reality TV. Participants must create dishes using unusual combinations of ingredients that are then tasted by a panel of judges, typically creating an appetizer, entrée, and dessert.

How to Survive a Fancy Formal Dinner

It's that time of year. Office holiday parties are coming up, families get together for the holidays, and we slowly start to dread the fancy, formal parties that flood our calendars. Don't worry! As long as you know what to expect, formal affairs aren't difficult. With a little knowledge and some common sense, you can even enjoy them. Here's how.

How to Pair Wine With Barbecue

Smoked meat is fantastic; with a glass of Côte-Rôtie, it’s transcendent.

How to Eat Healthy at a Japanese Restaurant

Japanese restaurants are a good choice when trying to follow a healthy diet. Fried items rarely grace the menu and instead there's an emphasis on lean proteins and fresh vegetables. Choosing the wrong foods can still leave you with an unhealthy meal. With smart choices, you can have a healthy meal at a Japanese restaurant.

Should Your Fast Casual Restaurant Add Alcohol to the Menu?

Fast casual restaurants have become a dime a dozen. And the line between fast casual and full-service restaurant has started […]

Four critical factors that drive brand loyalty for casual dining restaurants

We've defined the top retention strategies 50 winning restaurants count on to drive loyalty.

You'll Never Guess Which Casual Dining Restaurant Is Everyone's Favorite

Diners may be having a love affair with fast-casual chains, but in the casual-dining realm, this experience still ranks at the top.

5 Local Social Media Tactics For Fast Casual Restaurant Brands

Discover how restaurant brands like Buffalo Wild Wings and Chipotle utilize local social media tactics to launch their fast casual concepts in new markets.

Why casual-dining restaurants should close thousands of units

Casual-dining restaurants have seen declining sales and traffic for a decade now, and as a result, there are fewer of them.

Medicinal Herbs for Family Health and Wellness by JJ Pursell

Medicinal Herbs for Family Health and Wellness: 123 Trusted Recipes for Common Concerns, From Allergies & Asthma to Sunburns & Toothaches by JJ Pursell is a great reference for keeping the …

”Watch out for ‘Biter Bo‘?!?”

What advice did you give your kids for their first day of school? How do you silence a fart? What did you love about the 90's? Kat found a sack of what in her basement? What celebrity would you totally ghost? What TV show are you currently addicted to? And why should you date a pilot? What work perks do you get from your significant other?

JJ's Question on 'Speechless' Is What Pushes Me as a Parent of Kids With Disabilities

Ask JJ: How Can I Manage Stress Levels?

Dear JJ: I am so stressed out all the time that I can't seem to focus. With work, family, and parents who all need me, I am so at my wits end.

7 surprising things at the new JJ's Wine, Spirits & Cigars

The new JJ's Wine, Spirits & Cigars location is offering its customers an enhanced adult beverage retail experience.

Polished-casual restaurant concepts dress down ‘stuffy’ dining ideas

A step up from traditional casual dining, this new category provides an approachable escape for guests who are ready to get out of the house — but who aren’t ready to give up the flip-flops and yoga pants just yet

"Don't ever get a tattoo on your dad's back porch?!?"

Have you ever gotten a tattoo in a "shifty" place? What zillennial movie is your favorite? What food are you constantly buying and throwing out because it's gone bad before you've eaten it? Did Kat really play on a professional baseball team during WW2? And is it trashy to park your car on the grass in front of your house?