Matt Kirouac, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Matt Kirouac

7 Most Authentic Dishes to Order at a Greek Restaurant, According to Chefs

7 Most Authentic Greek Restaurant Dishes

Mediterranean flavors are well represented in America today, but some restaurants are more traditional than others.

Young people eating in a Thai restaurant

7 Most Authentic Thai Restaurant Dishes

Thai flavors are well represented in America today, though some restaurants are more traditional than others.

grilling steaks on flaming grill

7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Steaks

These popular chains prove that you don't have to go to a proper steakhouse to get a proper steak.

Shoestring fries at Hillstone restaurant

The #1 Side Order at 7 Major Steakhouse Chains

A great meal requires more than one main dish, and these spectacular side orders certainly stand out.

plain bagels

8 Best Bagels In New York City

Few foods are more synonymous with America's culinary capital than the classic ring-shaped bagel.

5 Most Authentic Dishes To Order at a Chinese Restaurant, According to Chefs

5 Most Authentic Chinese Restaurant Dishes

Real Chinese cooking is far removed from much of the Americanized fare you find stateside.

italian food

7 Most Authentic Dishes at an Italian Restaurant

Real-deal Italian food is simply made, using fresh ingredients, like these chef-endorsed dishes.

Burritos at Chipotle

The #1 Burrito at 6 Popular Fast-Food Chains

Take it from the pros: there's a lot to like about the tortilla-wrapped delicacies at these restaurants.

mashed potatoes

9 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Potato Dishes

At some especially stellar establishments, the satisfyingly starchy spuds even upstage the steaks.

mexicsan birria tacos

11 Authentic Mexican Dishes To Order

From huitlacoche to mole.

Group of Happy friends having breakfast in the restaurant

The #1 Entrée to Order at 8 Dine-In Chains

Even the pros eat at chains from time to time. Here's what they're ordering.

jersey mikes slicing

The #1 Sandwich at 8 Major Fast-Food Chains

Take it from the pros: these quick-serve restaurants make a really mean sandwich.

fast food drive thru

8 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Breakfast

Grab your first bite of the day at a place that knows how to do the morning meal right.

longhorn steakhouse fire grilled t bone steak

8 Restaurant Chains Where Chefs Actually Eat

From a big breakfast to a big steak, these chains serve up the food even pros adore.

nathan's famous hot dogs

5 Hot Dog Chains With Highest Quality Ingredients

These places are debunking the "mystery meat" stereotype.

cheesecake factory bacon-bacon cheeseburger, fries, and ketchup

The #1 Burger To Order at Every Major Dine-In Chain

Pros turn to these tried-and-true orders.

In-N-Out Animal Style Double-Double Cheeseburger

The #1 Burger Chefs Order at Every Major Fast-Food Chain

A great fast-food burger just scratches a particular itch.

Best Pizzas

9 Best Fast-Food Pizzas In America

Here's where to go for the most decadent cheesy slices in America.

Famous Dave’s main dish

8 Best Barbecue Chains in America

Good barbecue takes time and these chains are all-in.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 40 oz. Porterhouse

The #1 Steak to Order at Every Major Steakhouse Chain

Wherever you're headed for steak, here are the cuts to seek out at each popular spot.

Empire Slice House pizzas

8 Best Pizza Chains In America

Ingredient quality is key to a great pizza, but nostalgia plays a role, too.

Rare society steakhouse

9 Best Steakhouse Chains In America

Guests are never disappointed, since these restaurants serve a top-notch ambiance and quality steaks.

Fuddruckers burger

11 Burger Chains with the Highest Quality Meat in America

When it comes to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, it's all about the beef.

ruth's chris tomahawk ribeye and red wine

8 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Quality Meat in America

When you dine at these steakhouses, you can expect the steaks to be top-tier cuts of beef.

making a sandwich

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Sandwich Chain

This sub is most likely NOT going to satisfy.

woman eating taco

#1 Thing to Never Order at a Taco Joint

Everything wrapped in that tiny, warm tortilla matters.

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?

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