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Chopped judge. Cheap Eats host. Decade on Food Network.
Fast food: price, calories, worth it or not? 🍔💰
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A $24 sandwich changes the rules.At that price, I'm not paying for bread and deli meat.I'm paying for craftsmanship.I'm paying for ingredients I can't easily source.I'm paying for years of experience.I'm paying for something I couldn't make in my own kitchen.If a restaurant can't give me that...Why am I leaving the house?That's the question I've started asking—not just about sandwiches, but about every meal I go out for.What's a restaurant dish you'll gladly pay for because you could never recreate it at home?#alikhaneats #foodprices #foodreview #foodcosts by @alikhaneats

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Our resident foodie @alikhaneats joined us with his July foodie recs 😍🌮🍕July recs 👀📍 @fishshopatx 📍 @ramen_del_barrio 📍 @apartmentonefifteen 📍 @heb bbq by @alikhaneats

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Have you ever given a restaurant a second shot after a bad visit?The first time I visited Rolling Smoke, I left disappointed. But instead of writing them off forever, I went back.I’m glad I did.Seven visits later, it’s become one of my favorite barbecue spots.Every restaurant has an off day. The real question is: when do you give a place a second chance?Have you ever gone back to a restaurant that completely changed your mind?#BBQ #AustinFood #TexasBBQ #FoodReview #AliKhanEats by @alikhaneats

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I spent almost $40 on two sandwiches—one cost $14, the other $24.The surprising part?I don't think either one was worth the money.Are sandwiches getting too expensive, or is this just what good food costs now?🥪 What's the most you've ever paid for a sandwich?#Sandwiches #FoodDebate #FoodPrices #WorthIt #OutrageousFoods by @alikhaneats

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When you got that one bro with that triggers you with a weird food habit. by @alikhaneats

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Neil says soccer jerseys look like NASCAR.Soccer fans... defend yourselves. 😂⚽Are jerseys getting too busy, or is he completely missing the point?👇 by @alikhaneats

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And now I’m forever hooked.I’ve been an MLS supporter for a minute. And we watch the Premier League casually. But after this World Cup, I’m absolutely hooked.I’ve never seen any sport compete at this nail biting level, again and again. Like Zlatan said: Fútbol(soccer) won today. So congrats to all the fans of the most beautiful game.#worldcup2026 #worldcup #spain #argentina #fifa by @alikhaneats

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Neil has a question...Why should he care about soccer?If you're a fan, this is your chance to convince him before today's World Cup Final.👇⚽️#ᴡᴏʀʟᴅᴄᴜᴘ2026 #worldcup #soccer #futbol #podcast by @alikhaneats

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How I scored P. Terry's burger. And why I think it's the best value in Fast Food burgersTaste: 8.8/10 Price: 7.9/10Calories: 7/10Taste almost as good as In-N-Out(better fries)Price is fairCalories are par for what you get.Company recently introduced employee ownership program(per eligibility requirements)Also get that triple with all the veggies, raw and grilled onions, special sauce and a little mustard for a hint of that animal style magic. #alikhaneats #PTerrys #burgerreview #foodreview #fastfood by @alikhaneats

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P Thai's is located along Airport Blvd, a strip bursting with local flavor all served by public transit. Chef Bob Somsith of Lao’d Bar and host @alikhaneats stop off at a few locations in this episode of Chefs in Transit. Check out Episode 2 at the link in bio.🚌 Ride CapMetro to P Thai's on routes 7, 337, 350 and the Red Line. by @alikhaneats

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I’ve spent years trying to find the best bang for your burger buck. Cheap Eats was built on it.But lately I’ve realized value has two sides.One is what’s on your plate.The other is who’s putting it there.If you’d like to read the full essay behind this idea, it’s on my Substack.And if you want to see the meal that sparked it, the full P. Terry’s review is now on YouTube.#alikhaneats #bangforyourburgerbuck #substack #youtube by @alikhaneats

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One year later, and Paris Baguette is celebrating its first anniversary! 🎉🥐Come down Saturday July 18th, details below:**Event Details**📍 Paris Baguette Leander128 S Brook Dr, Leander, TX 78641📅 July 18, 2026⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM**Birthday Celebration Highlights**First 100 customers will receive a mystery envelope with a guaranteed prize1 lucky guest will win a FREE pastry every day for an entire year5 lucky guests will win a FREE cake slice every week for an entire yearLive Emcee/DJBedazzle Your Own Paris Baguette Cup or Box StationPhotoboothFairy Hair (Tinsel) InstallationsHappy 1st Anniversary to the team at Paris Baguette, and thanks for having me back to celebrate!Have you been yet? What’s your go-to order?#ParisBaguette #AustinFood #Bakery #Pastries Ad by @alikhaneats

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