GOOGLE / Top 10 searched restaurant brands for the year in the United States.

1.  Pizza Hut
2.  Domino’s
3.  Papa John’s
4.  Starbucks
5.  McDonald’s
6.  Olive Garden
7.  Subway
8.  Applebee’s
9.  Jimmy John’s
10.  Buffalo Wild Wings

Best of Food 2011 MIA / Thrillist - Here're the five biggest openings of the year -- feast on it

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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: Spearheaded by Top Chef-er Jeff McInnis, comfort food-plating Yardbird Southern Table & Bar oozes down-homeness in a wood/steel-beamed barn-like space and offers not only a Southern menu but also offers up Southern spirits...more

Aphrodisiac Ice Cream: A brand-new, late-into-the-night truck staffed by not-not-attractive ladies ranging from Maxim models to Hooters gals, all hatched by a local photog and his model girlfriend...more Barceloneta: A Euro-style bistro from the Pubbelly guys whose third property is reminiscent of an upscale picnic, Barceloneta features all sorts of fare including a tapas-style menu and a plethora of booze...more Edge, Steak & Bar: Edge, Steak & Bar is a swank new meatery that outfitted its bright, airy space with some sophisticated swag, but the main event is very clearly the beef, which is served in some rare cuts...more City Hall The Restaurant: The brainchild of Steven Haas, City Hall sprawls two floors and showcases a colorful menu that includes homemade chorizo and a downstairs bar with 68 different wines...more