Ordering Take Out? Chefs Recommend Skipping These 10 Items
Chef Lizzy Briskin complied a list of foods that don’t travel well. Some of the suggestions are no brainers, but a few may help you decide what to order the…

Chef Lizzy Briskin complied a list of foods that don't travel well.
Some of the suggestions are no brainers, but a few may help you decide what to order the next time you get take out.
French Fries
Although the Air Fryer has changed the to-go French Fry game, it's still not the same. That's why Preston has never brought us Butcher and Barkeep's famous Sexy Fries.
Eggs
Hard Benedict? Hard no. Any style of egg with a runny yolk will not be the same upon delivery.
No to Nachos
With the weight of salsa, sour cream, nacho cheese, and beef, those poor chips never had a chance.
Skip the Smoothie
Smoothies need to be sipped on immediately. By the time your drink makes it home it will be separated.
Ice Cream
Those peaks have a short life, enjoy them immediately or opt for a pre-packaged pint.
Anything Fried or Breaded
Food that is coated in bread crumbs and deep-fried is likely to lose its crunchy exterior during transit.
Grilled Cheese Crap Shoot
The cheese is likely to loose it's gooeyness over time.
Don't Send Noods
Unless the broth and noodles are packed separately, you will likely have a bowl of mushy pasta by the time it arrives home.
So long Salmon
This rule applies to anything cooked to temperature: such as steak, scallops, and other delicate seafood. The residual heat trapped in the storage container can overcook your beautiful protein.
Make Your Salad Sammies At Home
Chicken salad can turn your roll soggy in minutes. You're better off ordering the ingredients separately and arranging it at home.




