Zoe Strozewski, Author at Eat This Not That

Articles by Zoe Strozewski

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The 15 Best Restaurant Deals to Score on Leap Day

Restaurant chains have some exciting offers and freebies lined up for Feb. 29.

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Cracker Barrel Is Still Losing Customers

The chain reported traffic declines throughout 2023—and it has yet to reverse the trend in 2024.

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7 Major Food Recalls to Know About Right Now

Make sure to check your pantry for these grocery items that are being pulled from stores.

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Growing Chicken Salad Chain to Open 53 New Stores

The chain is building on the dozens of openings it saw in 2023.

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Wendy’s to Test ‘Surge Pricing’—Here’s What We Know

The planned change is already garnering some pushback among customers.

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Costco Bakery Launches ‘Light & Fluffy’ New Bread

First spotted late last week, the new bakery item is already garnering buzz among Costco shoppers.

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Fast-Growing Coffee Chain to Open Over 40 Stores in 2024

The chain opened dozens of stores in 2023—and it plans to do even better in 2024.

Taco Bell's new Cantina Chicken Loaded Nachos

Taco Bell Testing New Cantina Chicken Loaded Nachos

The nachos are piled high with a medley of flavorful toppings, including pico de gallo and guacamole.

8 Big Changes You'll See at Taco Bell This Year

8 Big Changes You’ll See at Taco Bell This Year

From new menu items to brand collaborations, this year already looks like a major one for Taco Bell.

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Popular Chicken Chain Abruptly Closes 8 Stores

PDQ consumers may have to find a new place to cure their chicken cravings in light of the closures.

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Outback Steakhouse to Triple New Openings This Year

The steakhouse chain is investing hundreds of millions to upgrade its restaurants amid sluggish sales and traffic.

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Red Lobster Owner 'Not Expecting Much' From Sale

Red Lobster's owner wants to exit the business after tens of millions of dollars in losses.

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Wingstop to Open Hundreds of New Locations in 2024

The fast-growing chicken wing chain has an ambitious goal of reaching 7,000 stores globally.

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McDonald’s to Launch an Exciting New Dipping Sauce

The bold new sauce is part of an immersive and wildly unique McDonald's campaign.

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New Spin on the Choco Taco to Debut This Summer

Nearly two years after the Choco Taco was discontinued, a new version is finally on its way.

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Arby’s Just Dropped 3 Brown Sugar Bacon Sandwiches

The sweet and savory addition gives bacon its time to shine at Arby's.

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KFC Is Bringing a Rare Pizza-Inspired Item to the U.S.

The item was previously offered overseas, but hasn't been available in America—until now.

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I Tried Costco’s Viral Chocolate Chip Cookie

The cookie has sparked plenty of buzz and debate ever since it debuted late last year.

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Texas Roadhouse to Open Dozens of New Restaurants

Texas Roadhouse's 2024 expansion will follow a "record" year of openings in 2023.

Coca-Cola Is Launching a 'Fruity' New Mystery Flavor—and We Tried It

Coca-Cola Launches 'Fruity' New Mystery Flavor

This is the latest mystery flavor from the Coca-Cola Creations line.

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Every McDonald's Dipping Sauce—Ranked!

McDonald's offers a range of dipping sauces, but which is the best? I tried them all to find out.

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The #1 Best Fast-Food Fish Sandwich in 2024

Several fast-food chains serve fish sandwiches this time of year, but which is the absolute best?

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McDonald’s Operators Call for Snack Wrap's Return

The chain has faced calls for the Snack Wrap's return for years. Now, even franchisees are chiming in.

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Texas Roadhouse Announces Third Price Hike In a Year

Here's how much more you'll be paying at the beloved steakhouse chain in 2024.

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Trader Joe’s Hack Turns Soup Into Lobster Pasta

The viral pasta only requires a few Trader Joe's ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time.

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Denny’s Shuttered Dozens of Restaurants Last Year

The chain is "continuing to work through some additional closures" in 2024, its CFO said.

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Taco Bell’s New Empanada-Inspired Item Debuts Today

Taco Bell tested the item in 2023, but this is the first time that it will be available nationally.

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Beef Prices Could Hit ‘Record Levels' This Year

Prepare yourself for some potential beef sticker shock at the grocery store in 2024 and 2025.

Burger King's Mass Closures May Finally Be Over

The burger giant closed hundreds of restaurants last year, but the closures may slow down in 2024.

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Wendy’s to Launch a Cinnabon-Inspired Breakfast Item

Slated to launch later this month, the new item is a sweet, nostalgic addition to Wendy's breakfast menu.

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