Culture & Trends

Do you have a busy lifestyle? Maybe you’re juggling kids, work, housework, and a side project all at once? Or maybe you’re a student who has a million things going at once? Whatever your story is you probably want as much convenience in your life as possible. Long waits at sit down restaurants aren’t ideal when you need to grab a quick bite to eat and get back to class or work.

Eating out is still possible if you know what to look for. Chances are there are plenty of great, quick to-go places near you. Below are some things you can keep at eye out for at local eateries so you can find some places that fit your schedule.

Hot Soups To-Go

One great option is to find a local soup joint that has to-go containers. Soups come in all kinds of delicious flavors and paper soup cups are easy to set in the cup holder in your car as you drive to your next destination. Often times places that offer soup also offer small club sandwiches, paninis, or bread sticks that you can munch

Simply put, Americans love Mexican food. They really love it. So much so that Mexican ingredients and food are used in 71.08% of households in the United States. There were 38,000 Mexican restaurants throughout the country as of 2011, and one out of 10 restaurants in the United States serves Mexican cuisine, which makes it the most popular type of international fare in America.

With so many restaurants claiming to serve authentic Mexican food, how can you be sure that what you’re eating is the real deal? Spoon University offers this crash course to educate you about five signs that you’re enjoying the authentic flavors of Mexico.

1. Where’s The Cheese?

Authentic Mexican chefs do not cook with globs of melted cheese or serve you queso dip. Queso fresco, a mild tasting cow’s milk cheese, is the cheese of choice for true Mexican dishes. It is generally found crumbled over your food or in a

Finding food in a metropolitan area can be no easy task, especially if you are new to the city. There seems to be dozens of pizza joints and a new Chinese buffet once a week, and all kinds of hole in the wall places that boast something unique: “Full vintage arcade!” “No ingredients in our restaurant are ever frozen!” “We serve our food on stone, not plates!” So how in the world do the savvy locals pick their go to eateries? Online review sites are more and more no help to tourists and newbies, since four out of five reviews are staged and the fifth is grossly overexaggerated. If you want to know what the hip locals are attracted to, the answer is in the beer. More specifically, the craft beer.
The craft beer industry has grown to be vastly popular amongst metropolitan dwellers who are active in bars, pubs, historic eateries, and local watering holes. These people, most affluent young to middle aged adults, enjoy the urban dining life’s ability to provide microbrewed beer, seasona

From the stainless steel growler to the personal keg to simply having a glass of the stuff at dinner time, there are so many ways to drink beer. And all of these different ways are taken advantage of, as beer is a widely regarded and highly enjoyed adult beverage for many different people here in the United States. In fact, beer is the preferred alcoholic beverage, with more than fourteen percent of all of the residents of the United States drinking beer at least once a week, if not even more frequently than that. On top of this, more than forty percent of the population that is at or above the legal drinking age says that they prefer drinking beer over any other type of alcoholic beverage, such as wine or hard liquor. All in all, beer consumption is on the rise here in the United States, with the average person living here consuming more than twenty seven gallons of beer as w

If someone in your life loves beer, you’ve already got an in when it comes to choosing gifts. Here are some of the best beer gifts you can give to the beer lover in your life.

Custom Growlers

Beer growlers allow their owner to bring home their favorite brew on tap at the local pub or to share their own homebrew. There are plenty of growlers for sale, so it’s easy to find one that your friend will love. An insulated beer growler will keep their suds cold. A customized growler can be used to show support for their favorite sports team or cause.

A Personal Keg

If even a growler isn’t quite enough for your friend, a personal beer keg could be a great way to show you care. These will keep the beer carbonated and fresh at all times.

A Stylish Bottle Opener

Just like the smoker in your life wants a personalized lighte