A waiter asks, “What are youse having?” and it can sound like a challenge. Out-of-staters, relax. In New Jersey, it’s just how people talk. These are the New Jersey sayings that sound rude to out-of-staters but aren’t. 1. Youse “Youse” lands hard on a first-timer’s ear, like a challenge instead of a greeting. It isn’t…
Some restaurants leave a hole in a town when they close. These are the restaurant chains that disappeared from South Carolina and are still mourned. 1. Piccadilly Cafeteria Piccadilly Cafeteria served its last tray in South Carolina on July 21, 2012, when the North Charleston location on Mall Drive locked its doors after 15 years….
Cross the river from Ohio into Kentucky, and the road looks just the same. But the rules don’t. These are the things Ohio drivers do differently the moment they cross into Kentucky. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws and penalties are subject to change, so confirm the current rules with the…
Pool techs don’t need long to size up a yard. A quick look at your tile line and gate can say a lot about how you care for your place. These are the things Arizona pool techs know about a homeowner in five minutes. 1. Scale on the Tile Line A pool tech’s eyes go…
Order hash browns at a Florida Waffle House, and you’ll quickly learn the staff speaks a language of its own. These are the Waffle House rules most non-Floridians have no idea exist. 1. Paying at the Register Waffle House sends every check to a register up front, not to the table. A visitor used to…
Ask a Texan where to buy the best groceries, and you’ll probably hear H-E-B. Consumer Reports asked its members to grade their stores, though, and the top score went elsewhere. Here’s which store came out on top, and where H-E-B landed. How Consumer Reports Ran the Numbers This wasn’t a random poll. Consumer Reports asked…
Does a BOGO tag at Food City mean you have to buy two? It’s one of several things shoppers miss at the register that employees notice. These are the Food City secrets Virginia employees wish shoppers knew. 1. Single-Item BOGO Rule Food City writes its BOGO and Fuel Bucks rules once, from that Abingdon office….
A favorite restaurant can disappear from your neighborhood almost overnight. Several chains are closing California locations this year, and some closings come with little notice. These are the restaurant chains closing California locations in 2026. 1. Red Lobster In September 2026, Red Lobster closed its Palm Desert location, ending a 14-year run at that address….
Follow Publix north from Florida, and the green signs keep showing up, mile after mile… until they stop. Here’s what likely keeps Publix from opening a store north of Virginia. Closing in on Washington In the past few years, Publix has closed the distance to Washington, D.C., one store at a time. Its first store…
Louisiana has a name for the first stretch of cool fall weather. When it arrives, families know just what to do. Here’s what Louisiana families do the week gumbo weather arrives. 1. Season’s First Pot The season’s first gumbo goes on the stove the moment that cool spell finally holds for longer than a day…
