Nestled on a bustling corner in Los Angeles sits Swingers Diner, a retro haven where time slows down and breakfast is served with a side of nostalgia that tastes even better than the home fries.

In a world of $18 burgers and $25 entrees, finding a meal that doesn’t require a small bank loan has become something of a treasure hunt. But tucked away in Marlow Heights, Maryland, exists a culinary ...

Wedding-cake history involves a lot more than taste tests and good-luck traditions. Here's how this wedding staple started.