Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. I love birthdays. It’s fun to get dressed up, go to a fancy restaurant, and await the pièce de résistance: a slice ...

Every single person who is reading this has a birthday. Some celebrate the day while others avoid it at all costs, wanting to ignore the passing of time. I have at least a couple of friends who don’t ...

If you ever celebrated your birthday at McDonald's as a child, you know the fast-food chain has just about everything you need to throw the perfect party — like Happy Meals and PlayPlaces. But for ...