Royal Buffet

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

Stop Calling That Juicy Steak ‘Bloody’

You can be forgiven if you think that the pinkish liquid that makes a rare steak “juicy” is blood. We tend to call a rare steak “bloody,” after all, so it’s not exactly a stretch to think that the red liquid that drips out of your steak when you cut into it is blood.

How To Make Pizza Dough

This is the dough for your weeknight pizza. It’s easy to make and easy to roll out. Top with sauce and cheese, bake, and awesome homemade pizza is yours.

What Chicago Restaurants Are Also Wedding Venues?

Here are seven Chicago restaurants that are known for their quality cuisine and their beautiful private event spaces for weddings.

Pizza Delivery Guy Once Received Kitten As A Tip, Still Has It 17 Years Later

​The Way to Reheat Pizza Is in a Skillet

Some people already know this; this is for the people who do not. I had been eating leftover pizza for decades before it occurred to me.

A guide to Vegas buffets

Ask The Salty Waitress: How much should I tip at a buffet?

Dear Salty: A few years ago, friends and I ate at a buffet, and at the end of the meal, the server who’d brought our coffee and soda was angry that we didn’t leave a tip for the entire price of the meal (which was considerable since there were nine people). So she followed us to the parking lot and threw the tip at us!