Some prices stick in your head, and a cheap Wawa hoagie is one of them. New Jerseyans who remember the old deal may wince at today’s menu, though the comparison isn’t quite apples to apples. Here’s how that old Shorti price stacks up against what you’d pay now. Where the $4 Comes From Wawa’s June…
Brewing coffee at home is supposed to be the budget move. Lately, though, many South Dakotans may wince at the price of a bag of grounds. Here’s how a pound of grocery coffee stacks up against Wall Drug’s famous nickel cup. Nickel Coffee Wall Drug’s restaurant page lists 5-cent coffee among the things the Western…
Your server calls in your hashbrowns, and they land just the way you asked. Floridians who slide into a booth at Waffle House may never notice the system that makes it happen. Here’s what the cooks wish you knew about what goes on after you order. 1. Plate Code Waffle House cooks use a plate-marking…
Cheese or no cheese? At some tables, that’s a loaded question. Ask South Carolinians how they like their shrimp and grits, and you may not hear the same answer twice. These are the shrimp and grits preferences that start arguments among locals. 1. Stone-Ground Grits Shrimp and grits begins with the grits, and the mill…
A new Publix nearby can mean a pharmacy drive-thru, a deli counter and a bakery closer to home. North Carolinians, Floridians and Kentuckians are getting new Publix stores before the month is out. Here’s where each one opens, and what to know before your first visit. Rockfish Road in Fayetteville Publix opens its Rockfish Village…
When’s the last time you ate at your go-to fast food chain? To the dismay of many Georgians, some of their favorite restaurants are gone for good. The reasons behind the closings vary. Here’s a look at the chains that have closed or are closing Georgia locations in 2026. 1. Del Taco Del Taco’s 11…
Groceries are expensive enough without a holiday on top. Forecasts point to higher prices for some Thanksgiving basics this year, and Alabama families may feel it at the register. Here’s what to expect, so you can plan your budget before you shop. 1. Whole Turkeys Your turkey leads this list on wholesale price. USDA’s Economic…
Vermont makes more maple syrup than any other state, so you might expect a bargain. But the price tag on a gallon makes some locals put the jug down. Here’s what the state’s numbers say about its maple crop and the price of a gallon of syrup. The 2026 Crop in Numbers Vermont’s Agency of…
Announce that you put chili on spaghetti, and some Americans will have opinions before you finish the sentence. Ohioans have stood up for Cincinnati chili more than once, and the arguments have come from some unexpected places. Here’s who the dish has been up against. 1. Deadspin Deadspin writer Albert Burneko ranked Cincinnati chili last…
Hurricane season doesn’t end the moment summer does. When a storm heads for Florida, shoppers at Publix often rush for the same handful of items. This is what shelves often run low on when a storm is on the way. 1. Bottled Water Publix limited bottled water at a St. Petersburg store ahead of Hurricane…
