Thanksgiving is the greatest American holiday. No presents to buy, no fasting to do and no other obligations to attend. It is a day dedicated solely to feasting and to the belief that the best way to celebrate our great country is by eating a...

Questions, Questions, Questions Perhaps the greatest triumph of American Capitalism was the invention and proliferation of Fast Food. From humble beginnings, visionaries like Roy Kroc have taken stand-alone burger stands like the one owned by the...

Thanksgiving is upon us, and that means millions of Americans will be sitting down to vast feasts of turkey, stuffing, potatoes and various casseroles that no one likes. Most of these feasts will be served buffet style with refills available on...

Does “Gratuity included” = Mandatory Service Fee? America is the land of decent service and discretionary tips. Unless, that is, you’re eating with a group of 6 or more. In that case, you’re increasingly likely to find restaurants including a...

Going through the drive-thru and then pulling into a parking space to scarf down your Big Mac in the air-conditioned solitude of your own (running) car is the best way to enjoy McDonald’s. In order to encourage this behavior—and discourage you...