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Members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in the 1920s.

The Feminist Lunch That Broke Boundaries 150 Years Ago

For women, dining in public without men was revolutionary.

Anne Ewbank April 9, 2018

Exterior of the tavern.

Alexandria, Virginia

Gadsby's Tavern

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

Vedat Tek House.

Istanbul, Turkey

Vedat Tek House

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.

The restaurant's collection of "gift certificates."

Agoura Hills, California

The Old Place Restaurant

The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.

Gender breakdowns like this one, at a 1904 dinner at the Trocadero Restaurant in London, were not atypical.

Why Europe's First Celebrity Chef Named His Dishes After the Rich and Famous

Auguste Escoffier was the all-star genius behind Melba toast.

Natasha Frost February 26, 2018

Meet the first queen of Medieval Times!

A 30-Year Career Writing and Directing for Medieval Times

The family dinner theater's creative director on how he keeps things fresh, and why it took so long to install a woman on the throne.

Eric Grundhauser February 23, 2018

Bodegas Güell.

Bodegas Güell

This whimsical winery by Antoni Gaudí looks ripped from the pages of a fairytale.

Farm Manager Tom Rubino harvests marigolds at Farm.one.

The Underground Farm Delivering Rare Herbs to New York’s Top Chefs

Bespoke greens and flowers are grown-to-order in Manhattan.

John Washington February 14, 2018

Poe's Tavern.

Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Poe's Tavern

A quirky Poe-themed joint on an island keen to celebrate its overlooked connection to the famous writer.

The scene of the crime: L'Orangerie closed its doors in 2006, after 29 years of business.

The Court Case That Killed the 'Ladies Menu'

Upscale restaurants once listed prices only for men.

Natasha Frost February 2, 2018

Menu translations often go awry.

Why Menu Translations Go Terribly Wrong

Toward a grand unified theory of hilarious and odd foreign-language menus.

Emily Monaco January 24, 2018

Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Nook Basement

The basement bowling alley of this St. Paul dive bar is decorated with thousands of dollar bills.

Long live the queen.

Medieval Times Is Now Ruled by a Queen

Usually medieval queens were regents, but this fictional character rules independently.

Sarah Laskow January 12, 2018

The Star Noodle dragon, pictured at night.

The Utah Noodle Parlor That's Seemingly All Over 'Blade Runner'

Its neon dragon sign is beloved by science fiction fans and a small city.

Paula Mejia January 11, 2018

Yelp can be used for more than finding a good pizza place.

New York City Officials Hunted Down 10 Food Poisoning Outbreaks Using Yelp

The key words are sick, vomit, diarrhea, and food poisoning.

Anne Ewbank January 11, 2018

Cafe Brasilero.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Café Brasilero

The oldest café in Montevideo preserves its history as the city's bohemian hub.

Washington, D.C.

Alferd Packer Cannibal Plaque

A brass plaque dedicated to a convicted cannibal hangs in the National Press Club, and that's not even the craziest part of the story.

A close-up of Chuck E. himself.

Why Chuck E. Cheese's Has a Corporate Policy About Destroying Its Mascot’s Head

It doesn't usually involve sledgehammers in a parking lot.

Paula Mejia December 18, 2017