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Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How to Tell If Your Wine Has Gone Bad
Learn how to tell if your wine has gone bad. The most common wine faults include Brettanomyces, cork taint, volatile acidity, and oxidation.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How to make coffee smoothies: my new favorite health trend
Smoothies invigorate and coffees caffeinate, so blending the two together makes sense. Here's how to make coffee smoothies like the experts.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
There's a Simple Way to Tell If Your Wine Has Gone Bad
Before tossing out an old bottle of wine, use this test to determine its freshness.
Travel | Travel
7 Unique Themed Restaurants In Northern California
Themed restaurants in Northern California are more than places to grab a bite, they’re dining destinations! From fantasy theme to themes from other countries, these places have something everyone can enjoy!
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Key Features To Look For When Purchasing Wine At A Grocery Store - Tasting Table
Shopping for wine at a grocery store may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some key features to look for when purchasing your next bottle.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
11 Drinks Trends from This Year That You Still Have Time to Try
From low-ABV cocktails to tea-infused cocktails, these are the top drinks trends for 2022.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
What’s the Difference Between Scotch, Whiskey, and Bourbon?
It’s worth learning the difference between these spirits.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How Apple Pie Became an Iconic American Dessert
The phrase "American as apple pie" leaves out the dish's complicated history as an English dessert made of fruit that originated in Asia.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
21 Festive Cocktails Perfect for Any Fourth of July Celebration
The right drink in your hand can truly make an Independence Day get-together memorable ― and we have you covered with refreshing summer sips that are sure to fit in with any spread.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
Overrated Or Underrated? Eight Of The Biggest Names In Gin, Blind Tasted And Ranked
In our latest blind tasting and ranking, we attempt to determine whether gin's biggest names deserve their notoriety.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Countries That Drank the Most Scotch In 2021
Data released by the Scotch Whisky Association demonstrates that last year was the first return to growth for the Scotch industry since 2019.
Books | Books
16 Best Cocktail Books to Add to Your Bar Cart in 2022
From classic manuals to graphic guides, New York to Tokyo, 1917 to 2015, tropical to Latin America, these are the 16 best cocktail books to up your home craft.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How Queen Elizabeth Has Impacted What We Eat and Drink
Queen Elizabeth enjoys Earl Grey tea, gin cocktails, scones, venison, and chocolate cake.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
What Are Bacon Bits Made Of? | Mental Floss
Some so-called bacon bits are 100-percent vegan. Here's what really goes into the shelf-stable convenience food item.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
11 Outstanding Reds From Famed Napa Winemakers That Won’t Break the Bank
Great Napa Valley winemakers are launching second labels to their exclusive and elusive flagship brands, offering great value to wine lovers
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The 10 Best Cabernet Sauvignon To Drink Now
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most-planted wine grape in the world and can seem like a bottomless well until you shift your focus to the 10 best wines out there.
Food & Drink | Beer
13 U.S. Destinations That Are Secretly Hiding Incredible Beer Scenes
These surprising spots would be worth a visit even if they weren't drowning in excellent ales.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
9 best food, wine and spirits podcasts to listen to in 2021
Somm-wannabe? Avid home cook? Budding bartender? We've got the perfect podcast for you, from Samin Nosrat's Home Cooking to Elizabeth Schneider's Wine For Normal People.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Surprise! White Rice Is Actually Better for You Than Brown Rice
If you've eat brown rice instead of white rice for health reasons, stop now and read this post! White rice is actually better for you.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
There's Tons of Free & Cheap Food You Can Get in December - Thrillist
There are tons of places across the U.S. to get free and cheap food throughout the month of December. Here's everything you need to know.
Business & Finance | Business
Coca-Cola Is Discontinuing TaB After Almost 60 Years
It doesn’t have a huge fan base, but the people who run the website ‘ilovetab.com’ are going to be very upset about this.
Miscellaneous | Israeli Culture
A Taste Of Israel: Satisfy Your Craving With A Click
Bringing Israeli food and snacks into your home is as easy as ordering an online cooking workshop, or a subscription box.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
10 Foods You Should Eat Every Week to Lose Weight
Including these tasty, satisfying staples throughout the week can supercharge your weight loss efforts.
Food & Drink | Food!
The Oldest Restaurant in Every Country, Mapped
Salzburg, Austria’s St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is still going strong after more than 1200 years of business.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Trader Joe’s Snacks You Must Try This Summer
The best Trader Joe's food and drink options for summer 2020.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
We Tried 10 Methods for Making Lemonade And Found One Clear Winner | Kitchn
Summer is almost here; with the arrival of warmer temperatures, there are whispers of it already in the air. Before we know it we’ll be faced with sweltering hot days, along with a thirst that needs to be constantly quenched.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Secret to Cooking for Yourself -- and Liking It
If you’re cooking on an everyday basis, especially now during the COVID-19 outbreak, you’re going to need to think a lot more outside...
Food & Drink | Miscellaneous Desserts
Tennessee Peach Pudding Recipe | Taste of Home
Prepared with fresh peaches, this dessert is out of this world. I was raised in Oklahoma, and we used Elberta peaches right off our trees when we made this outstanding cobbler. —Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
17 Groceries Chefs Always Buy at Trader Joe’s | Kitchn
We asked a few of our favorite chefs to give us a peek at their Trader Joe's grocery lists. To be honest, they look a lot like ours!
Food & Drink | Beer
We Ranked the Top Beers in All 50 States!
We tell you the best craft beers from each of the 50 states. Here's everything you have to try, no matter where you live.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Wine consumption falls for 1st time in 25 years as spiked seltzer sales skyrocket
U.S. wine consumption declined for the first time in 25 years.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The ultimate weekday breakfast burrito takes minutes to make
For a quick and satisfying yet light weekday breakfast, try this burrito recipe that combines seared tomato and avocado with scrambled eggs and cheese.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
10 Hacks For Cheap Starbucks Drinks That'll Save You Big Time
While Starbucks drinks might as well be part of our bodies at this point, buying a Peppermint Mocha every day during the holiday season (and every day after that) can get pretty expensive over time. And while you could always cut back on coffee to…
Miscellaneous | Israeli Culture
You’re going to love our superb shakshuka recipe - ISRAEL21c
It’s not hard to make one of Israel’s favorite breakfast foods in your own kitchen. Follow along as ISRAEL21c’s Jessica Halfin shows you how as part of our Tayim recipe series.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
22 Awesome Foods You Didn't Know You Could Get at Costco
Costco can do no wrong.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
Starbucks Is Giving Out Free Drinks on Thursday & Almost Everything Is Fair Game
Starbucks' new happy hour has buy one, get one free handcrafted drinks sizes grande or larger.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
5 Frozen Foods From Trader Joe's That'll Up Your Brunch Game
Don’t make brunch harder than it has to be.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
We Tried 10 Bottled Waters and This Tasted the Best | MyRecipes
While none are as cost-effective and eco-friendly as a reusable bottle, this is the brand you should buy in a pinch.
Food & Drink | Food!
The Red Delicious Isn't Very Delicious. Why Is It So Popular? | MyRecipes
This so-so apple has got quite the history.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
National Coffee Day Deals 2019: Everywhere to Get Free Coffee Today
Get ready for a solid case of the jitters. September 29 is National Coffee Day, and it's time to get amped up like Stan McNer.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Interesting Food Facts You Should Know
Learn something new every day, right?
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
6 Things You Might Not Know About Ice Cream Sandwiches | Mental Floss
It has been 120 years since the ice cream sandwich was first invented. In that time, the treat has evolved—and dozens of other countries have adopted the frozen treat to their own tastes.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Starbucks Is Giving Away Free Cold Brew Coffee Today—No Purchase Required | Mental Floss
Today, August 2, Starbucks is giving away free shots of its Nitro cold brew coffee to anyone who asks for it.
Food & Drink | Healthy Meals & Snacks!
These Are the Best Snacks for Weight Loss - Cooking Light
The best snacks for dieters. Eat these snacks to lose weight fast.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How to Grill: Expert Tips and Tricks for Grilling All Summer Long - Thrillist
We hit up chefs and experts from around the country for some crazy simple advice on how to upgrade your summer grilling.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Chefs Are Revealing All The Red Flags You Should Look Out For In Restaurants And It's Mildly Horrifying
"If a restaurant has a HUGE menu...it's all frozen."
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
A Simple Trick to Prevent Your Guacamole from Browning | Mental Floss
Don't let those delicious avocado leftovers go bad. Cooking experts have tried out different methods of preserving guacamole, and there's one that actually works.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Seated App Will Pay You to Eat at Your City’s Best Restaurants | Mental Floss
For every reservation you keep through Seated, you can earn up to 30 percent of the value of your meal back.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Cheap and Easy Meals Top Chefs Ate When They Were Broke
Daniel Boulud, Aarón Sánchez, Peter Serpico -- even culinary hot shots had to start somewhere, and that somewhere often involved hot d...
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
An Eater's Guide to Chicago - Eater Chicago
Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Vlasic Is Working on Pickle Chips Made Entirely of Pickles | Mental Floss
These aren't just pickle-flavored potato chips. Vlasic is developing chips made from real, vacuum-fried pickle slices.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea | Mental Floss
You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
12 Wines Under $12: How Low Can You Go and Still Find Values? - The New York Times
The quest for exciting bottles gets trickier as the price drops. But you can still find some gems with a $12 limit.
Food & Drink | Beer
These Are the Biggest Craft Breweries in the U.S. - Thrillist
It's no secret that the US has been in the midst of a significant craft beer boom. It's put big beer on the defensive, buying craft brewe...
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Smoke is in the air at the Slab BBQ and the Full Slab | Restaurant Review | Chicago Reader
Two new barbecue joints shore up south-side barbecue supremacy.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The 31 Best Steakhouses in America
Want to know where to eat steak in the United States? We've got you covered right here.
Food & Drink | Vegetarian & Vegan Tips
The 22 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in America
These are the absolute best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in the US right now.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How to Make Homemade Cold Brew and Save Yourself a Whole Bunch of $$$
If you thought you couldn't make cold brew coffee at home, think again.
Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips
Exactly How Unhealthy Pumpkin Spice Lattes Really Are | MyDomaine
Find out just how healthy your seasonal pumpkin spice latte really is. Read on for all the nutritional information you need to know before indulging.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
11 Excellent Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in New York City This July
Your food agenda for the month.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
This Tiny Espresso Machine Fits in Your Pocket and Keeps You Caffeinated Wherever You Go
No power outlet required.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Get Into Your Grilling Groove This Memorial Day Weekend
A Food52 playlist.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Grocery Store Coffee Taste Test: We Tried 15 Brands and Ranked Them
Looking for the perfect cup? We've got your back.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Study: Drinking Alcohol More Important Than Exercise to Living Past 90 | National News | US News
Instead of an apple a day, try a glass of wine.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Guide to dining in Chinatown -- Chicago Tribune
The Tribune's Food and Dining team ate at every Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Here's the best of what they found.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Instead of sipping, here's what you should do when your waiter serves you a sample glass of wine
There's a certain etiquette that diners should follow when ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How Trader Joe's Wine Became Cheaper Than Bottled Water
Charles Shaw, aka Two Buck Chuck, has long been the bargain drinker's best friend at $1.99 a bottle. But what's the real story behind the infamous brand?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Your Morning Cup of Coffee Is a Chemistry Lesson in Disguise | Mental Floss
There's a whole lot of science happening in your daily mug.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
From Test Tube to Tavern: London Craft Brewery Uses DNA Testing to Create Bespoke Beer | Mental Floss
Customers pay nearly $31,000 to create a beer that appeals to their individual flavor profile.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
10 cocktails every cocktail geek needs to know how to make
From Scotch to Mulled Wine, there is a tasty cocktail to suit every taste. Check out the ten essential cocktails you need to create!
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Sideways author: 'I was ready to shoot myself – then I found pinot noir' | Stage | The Guardian
His riotous story of two buddies on a wine-and-woman odyssey intoxicated the world. As Sideways hits the stage, Rex Pickett recalls how he went from debt-ridden divorcee to the toast of Hollywood
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Internet Thinks You Can Unspoil Wine With a Penny. Here’s the Truth.
Hey, did you know that you can revive a spoiled wine by just dropping a penny into your glass? Well, at least according to the internet. The truth, though, is much more complicated.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Your Wine Might Have More Alcohol in It Than You Thought
If your hangovers have been worse over the years, you might have something else other than getting older to blame. A new study, published in the Journal of Wine Economics, found that wine is getting boozier every year—and that some winemakers claim their wine has less alcohol than it really does.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Chicago's 10 Oldest Restaurants Thrive by Staying (Mostly) the Same
Simple food, decent prices and stellar neon signs — that's what these eateries seem to have in common.
Miscellaneous | I Like This
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee, According to Starbucks Barista | TIME
The cold brewing process can remove most of the bitterness and acidity in coffee.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
This Infographic Pairs Wine With Halloween Candy
There's a trick for every treat.
Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice
The best sushi in Chicago!
These Japanese and sushi restaurants have the best sushi in Chicago, including sashimi, spicy tuna maki rolls and nigiri
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Chicago's native foods, from familiar fare to obscure originals
A list of meaty, messy and often obscure city originals that's meant to get you out of your comfort zone.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
The 15 Most Common Counterfeit Foods—and How to Identify Them Slideshow - Bon Appétit
From olive oil to honey to cinnamon, caviar to milk, a guide to the most commonly counterfeited foods
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
The Best dive bars in Chicago!
The best dive bars in Chicago offer low-key nights, greasy snacks, and cheap beer and cocktails. Here are our favorites.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Where to find Happy Hour specials in Chicago
Last week Governor Rauner signed a bill letting Illinois indulge in happy hour drink specials starting tonight. Here's a list of where you can find...
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
9 Dirty Tricks Bartenders Use to Take More of Your Money
Yes, your Belvedere is very often Smirnoff...
We’d like to start by saying, we love bartenders. Seriously. The VAST majority of them are hard-working, honest people who only "steal" when they’re giving you, their longtime regular, a shot on the house. But like any profession, there are some bad seeds.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Hungry? This Map Shows Best Ethnic Eats By Neighborhood in Chicago
Check out the historical ethnicity and Yelp-preferred restaurant of each 'hood.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
The Best Taco Bell Ever? Yelpers Say Chicago Location 'Out of a Fantasy'
The Taco Bell at 2575 N. Clybourn Ave. has 4.5 stars on Yelp from more than 200 reviews.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
The 21 Most Secret Bars in America
Ever since nightlife pros discovered people would pay $15 for a drink so long as they passed through a bookcase or backdoor first, the term "speakeasy" has become utterly meaningless. You don't even need to bother with the elaborate entrances anymore! Just turn down the lights, put a gin cocktail on the menu, and suddenly, you're a secret Prohibition bar.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Keep Cool with These International Frozen Desserts in Chicago
Travel the globe, one icy treat at a time.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
7 Chicago restaurants serving new brunch options
The long summer days are here and you’ll want to start them off right. Whether you need to fuel up before hitting the bike trails or beach or just want to kick off your day drinking before heading to a neighborhood fest, make your first stop one
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
24 new dishes to eat at Taste of Chicago 2015, ranked from worst to best
This year's Taste of Chicago is serving new dishes, including avocado toast, paletas and Cuban pork tamales
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
A Look Inside Humboldt Park's New Boathouse Cafe
The longtime dream of one Humboldt Park native has opened in the neighborhood's historic boathouse.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Unexpected spots for waterfront dining in Chicago
Admire views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River over dinner and drinks at these Chicago restaurants for waterfront dining
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Inside Chicago's Cheese World: The Great American Cheese Collection
Nestled in the Back of the Yards, there’s a little-known cheese sanctuary known as the Great American Cheese Collection.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
What to Eat at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field, 2015 Edition
Just when fans thought there weren't enough foods served in a souvenir helmet, the Sox offer up a rib dinner.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Best outdoor restaurants, patios and cafes in Chicago
Get in gear for alfresco season with our picks for the best outdoor restaurants, patios, gardens and sidewalk cafés in town
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Cool new ways to order your coffee this summer - TODAY.com
Baristas are churning out creative new cold concoctions that will open up as many coffee choices in July as you have in January.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
New patios opening this season
We put up with a lot this winter, and now it's finally patio season. If you've already hit the best rooftop bars, the best outdoor dining spots, and other al...
Travel | Travel
L.A.'s 98-Year-Old Food Hall Is More Alive Than Ever - Bon Appétit
Everyone seems to agree that it's been a wild couple years for Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
The Best Sushi Tips and Etiquette From a Real Sushi Chef | Quora
It appears that there are many people out there who are wondering what the "proper" way to eat sushi is. I suppose I was fortunate to learn sushi etiquette from a sushi chef's point of view....
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
Underrated Cocktail Cities in America - New Cocktail Scenes
When you think of craft cocktails, one of the first things that comes to mind are the hallowed temples from which their complex amaro'd flavors spew forth. Most folks still direct their prayers towards the mixology mecca of NYC, but now that there's a stereotypically fancy cocktail bar in every city, the city that never sleeps isn't the only place to go for a mezcal-fueled twist on a Negroni with an ice cube the size of a Big Apple.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
7 Classic Cocktails Every Sophisticated Girl Should Know
You walk into a bar, go up to the bartender, and...draw a blank. So many bottles, so many options, but what do you want?!? *Definitely* not that Malibu and pineapple juice you've been falling back on since 2001. No, you want these:
Food & Drink | Cooking Tips
How to Cook a Porterhouse Steak - Bon Appétit
We get it: Cooking a steak can be intimidating. Especially a $50 steak. But this technique, from H. Alexander Talbot and Aki Kamozawa, the genius folks behind cooking blog Ideas in Food, is fool-proof. Read on for 8 steps to porterhouse perfection—and check out the video for the step-by-step.
Miscellaneous | Other Interesting Stories
The Best Vegetarian Option at 17 Fast-Food Chains
It's hard out there for a vegetarian. Especially when it comes to snagging quick eats on the cheap. In a fast-food world where the burger reigns supreme and drive-thru menus tout vegetable sides inexplicably containing pork fat, options are, well, limited. But that doesn't mean it needs to all be doom and gloom -- all the major fast-food players have at least one tasty veg-friendly choice on their roster to keep you satisfied.
Recipes | Recipes
36 Ways to Eat Sandwiches for Every Meal Slideshow - Bon Appétit
There's a sandwich in here with your name on it. Whether you like your sandwiches hot or cold, savory or sweet, these recipes will have you rollin’ in bread from breakfast to dessert.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Best Grocery Store Bought Coffees, Ranked by a Barista
For coffee aficionados, it can be hard to remember the days before fair-trade, adjective-heavy specialty coffee. But before Counter Culture, or even Starbucks, there were first-wave roasters peddling steel cans of grounds (gasp!), the likes of which are now only seen on visits to your parents' house.
Miscellaneous | The Hometown
Eight modern speak-easy bars in L.A., for that insider feeling
These days, you have to #dobetter if you want to fill a bar — you can't just serve a dirty martini. Or, rather, you can serve the same dirty martini to both the 60-year-old crowd and to your average 23-year-old, but you need to serve it in a dimly lighted space, ideally with a secret entrance.
Food & Drink | Bars & Restaurants
The best bars to go on a first date in Los Angeles
Make a stellar impression on a first date at these LA bars, where ping pong, trivia and more may kick-start a connection.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
14 Foodie Phrases That Have Lost All Meaning
We now live in a food culture where no phrase can be uttered without being a stupid pun or insider slang, and in the process, we've developed a culinary lexicon that has become so convoluted, reading a menu sounds like a cross between a science book, a travelogue, and a lost diary from the Oregon Trail.
Recipes | Soups and Stews
How to Make Our Best-Ever Chicken Noodle Soup - Bon Appétit
Nothing channels “warm and cozy” like a bowl of chicken noodle soup. And although we’re not going to allege that our version is better than your grandma’s, digital food editor Dawn Perry has some tips and tricks for a deeply-flavored soup that we think even she would approve of.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Rejoice – five coffees a day are good for you - Telegraph
This is a moment for celebration – assuming you're not currently on more than five coffees a day. The only question is: what sort? And when?
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
Some Genius Created a Flask Disguised as a Fake Baby
You know what's cool? Flasks. And you know what else is cool? Babies. So one mad scientist decided to put this natural pairing together to make Cool Baby, a prosthetic progeny that secretly doubles as a boozy bottle and bears a surprising resemblance to the baby Zach Galifianakis carts around in The Hangover.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The food words you are mispronouncing! Including sriracha, pho, tzatziki, and more!
How the hell do you pronounce "tzatziki," anyway?
Recipes | Recipes
5 Warm and Cozy Breakfasts for Chilly Winter Days | Jennifer Segal
It's cold outside: crank up the oven and wake your family with the smell of something good! There's nothing quite like the smell of warm, sticky cinnamon buns on a blustery winter morning....
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Shake Shack and the Rules of Fast Food - Bon Appetit
Sure, you'll take a Shake Shack burger and crinkle-cut fries over McDonald's any day. But can the Shack still feel special when there are hundreds of them?
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Chicago Craft Beer Map
The Chicago Craft Beer Map helps you find the breweries, brewpubs, beer bars, tap rooms and bottle shops that make Illinois the beer destination that it is.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
5 Standby Dishes Every Restaurant Should Make Better
How many times has a restaurant messed up your favorite standby order even though it’s such a staple every kitchen should know how to do it perfectly? Really? That’s a lot of times! We tapped five experts representing five menu favorites and asked them what one question you can ask your server that will reveal whether you’re likely to be disappointed or overjoyed.
Recipes | Soups and Stews
French Onion Soup, the Scorched Way recipe on Food52.com
Very lightly adapted from Chad Robertson's brilliant recipe in Tartine Bread . He throws in a tablespoon of duck fat
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
EVERY Drink at Starbucks, Ranked!
One man ranks the entire Starbucks menu to determine which drinks are the best. Sorry "Youthberry tea."
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
Brooks Headley on Why Chefs Should Embrace Allergies and Dietary Restrictions - Bon Appétit
When you’re the pastry chef at a four-star restaurant, you have to be creative—because people always want you to change your genius desserts. In his new column, Back of the House, Del Posto’s Brooks Headley explains why he lives for restrictions.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
50 Kitchen Tricks to Help You Become a Master Chef
Cooking can be a pretty tricky job, even if you're following a recipe. Luckily, there's this enormous infographic to help you shave off some time the next time you run into trouble. These helpful tricks might be even surprise veteran chefs.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The 44 Worst People in Every Restaurant
Beware the Waitress Pick-Up Artist.
Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff
6 Fascinating Things You Didn't Know About Liquor Brands
We've all witnessed the heroic wit of the Most Interesting Man in the World. But have you ever wondered about the real-life tales associated with some of the world's biggest alcohol makers? Behind every great liquor brand is a great story.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Best Diners in America - Classic American Diners - 24-Hour Diners
When you think you've had enough pie... have another slice.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
What Your Drink Says About You - Cocktail Drinkers Personality
Go shave your face, Scotch guy.
Like it or not, the drink you order when you go to a bar tells a lot about you. So, after years of exhaustive research going to bars and staring at people and judging them, we've compiled this shorthand list detailing traits most commonly associated with certain drinks. Be afraid, mojito-drinker. Be very afraid.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
We Made a Sommelier Taste All the Trader Joe's Two-Buck Chuck!
Whether you were throwing a dinner for people you felt compelled to not impress, or just hate paying $2.01 and up for literally anything, at some point you've likely been in a position to load up a shopping cart with a crapload of Two-Buck Chuck, pray nobody from church sees you, and party down.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
Cutty Sark's Prohibition Scotch Is The Greatest Thing Since The End of Prohibition
Prohibition Edition is the alcoholic equivalent to Rosie Perez or Niles from Frasier.
Food & Drink | Beverages
The Flat White has arrived in America and Australia is not handling it well
Jan. 6 will be remembered as the day the flat white died. A slow, painful, tasteless death.
Health & Fitness | Health
How Healthy Food Could Make You Fat
Have you ever eaten a healthy meal, maybe some brown rice and stir-fried veggies, and found yourself ready for another meal just a short while later? Or, more often couldn’t overcome a hankering for a satisfying dessert to top off (and undermine the hea
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Chicago Foods You Need To Eat This Winter
You've got two options when it comes to Chicago winter this year: 1) lower your body temperature/metabolic rate, slow your heart…
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
The 100 best dishes and drinks in Chicago 2014
From breakfast to booze, these are the best dishes and drinks we had in 2014 at Chicago restaurants and bars.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
Clever hacks, tips, tricks for restaurants and bars
Do these things, and waiters will give you free stuff, and try and date you or whatever.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Best Restaurants in Phoenix & The Best Bars in Phoenix
You may not know the difference between Tex-Mex, Southwestern Mexican, and Mexican food, but you can still eat it ALL.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Naughty Or Nice, You'll Still Have to Wait At The Walnut Room
Welcome back to The Gatekeepers, a feature in which we roam the city meeting the fine ladies and gentlemen that stand between you and some of your favorite impossible-to-get tables.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
The Most Comprehensive Map of Where To Get a Cup of Coffee in Chicago
From every Starbucks to your neighborhood shop, we show you where you can get a cup anywhere in Chicago.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Parson's Chicken and Fish ice skating rink
Parson's wants you to have some hot chicken with your cold ice skates.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
14 Food TV Shows Actually Worth Watching - Bon Appétit
Today's food TV is a cultural wasteland, but you can still watch food shows that were actually great. Here are 14 of the best of them
Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF
11 things you didn't know about Thanksgiving foods
Here's a list of Turkey Day dinner trivia, just in case you run out of conversation topics with your weird third cousin.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
Thanksgiving Beer and Wine Pairing Guide
We've enlisted a beer pro and a certified sommelier to come up with the best wine and beer pairings for your Thanksgiving feast.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Best Chicago Tacos By Neighborhood
From the Mom-and-Pop, Spanish-speaking spots all the way up to the many designer taco shops that rule the social media world,…
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
14 breweries to fill up a beer growler in Chicago
Skip the six-pack and fill up a growler with local beer at these area breweries. Then, take it to a party or BYOB restaurant.
Recipes | Recipes
Trivia About Starbucks Coffee Chain - Starbucks Fun Facts
Under Howard Schultz's watchful eye, the Seattle company has carved out an empire. Here's all you need to know about their record…
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
The 8 Best Nachos In Chicago
We love a good pile of nachos as much as anyone and these eight were culled from both staff and reader suggestions.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
The 9 Best Fireplace Bars In Chicago, 2014 Edition
Here are nine fireplaces to cozy up to with a drink or a significant other as the weather turns cold.
Food & Drink | Food & Stuff
The 16 Best International Restaurant Chains, Ranked!
Take a drive through America, and you'll find it dotted with familiar signage: "McDonald's", "Wendy's", "Taco Bell", "Caution: Unfinished Bridge". Rarely will you come across a chain restaurant you haven't seen before...
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
The Best of History’s Rum Cocktails Brought to Life | Liquor.com
Every good rum cocktail had to start somewhere. Now, it’s time to take each of them into the 21st century.
Food & Drink | Chicago Food & Drink
Best Cheap Eats 2014
Looking for cheap thrills? Our critics found 48 amazing meal deals, all recently opened, from Mexican to Indonesian and everything in between.
Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour
The 21 best dive bars in America
Every place on here is totally okay with you wearing THOSE pants. It's fine.
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
Pencil This In: Food Truck Rally At Daley Plaza
Friday's rally is shaping up to be a hot event on a cool day downtown.
