Forked: a new standard for American dining

Introduction: Why we are forked

Casual and family-style restaurants: tipped over the edge. The Olive Garden ; Vimala's Curryblossom Café

Fine dining: the great service divide. Craft ; The Capital Grille

Mexican food: climbing the ladder. Taco Bell ; Chipotle

Burgers, bills, and no benefits. McDonald's ; In-n-out Burger

A tale of two sandwiches. Subway ; Zingerman's

The coffee café: a place for debate? Starbucks ; Manifesto Café

Diners: change is possible. Denny's ; Florida Avenue Grill

Conclusion: The road from here.