Best Food News On The Web: 02/28/2014

Sure, it's been a busy week.  You may have missed some of the great stories put out by The Daily Meal's talented editors and their fantastic special contributors. But you wouldn't want to head into the weekend having missed some of the best food stories on the Web. Here's a second serving of some of the great food and drink stories that you definitely shouldn't have missed.
 

TOP NEWS/HOT ITEMS

FDA: Labels 'Must Be Based on What People Actually Eat' The FDA has proposed a few major updates to Nutrition Facts labels that should better reflect the American diet.

Ben and Jerry's Announces Four New 'Core' Flavors That's My Jam, Hazed and Confused, Salted Caramel, and Peanut Butter Fudge added to the Ben and Jerry's flavor repertoire.

 

COOK

The 10 Best Bloody Marys in America Here are the 10 best Bloody Marys from coast-to-coast.

15 Best Nacho Recipes Nachos are the highlight of any snack, but find out which recipes are best.

 

RECIPES

Skillet Seared Skirt Steak with Arugula and Tomatoes Recipe A quick and easy dinner, the balsamic tomato topping serves as a sauce and a dressing as it glistens over a bed of arugula.

Baked Currant Nutmeg Doughnut Recipe These artisan baked doughnuts are from Little T Baker's Tim Healea in Portland, Oregon.

 

EAT/DINE

The 10 Worst People to Sit Near in a Restaurant Some people can make a visit to even the finest restaurant a miserable experience.

11 Ways to Tell if You're in a Bad Restaurant A bad dining experience is about a lot more than the food.

 

DRINK

10 Best Bars in New Orleans Mardi Gras bound? Be sure to check out these bars while you're visiting the Big Easy.

Classic New Orleans Cocktails for Mardi Gras Sazerac: a true New Orleans cocktail.

 

TRAVEL

10 Crazy Hotel Food Requests It's not easy being a tourist.

The 10 Most Outrageous Nightclubs in the World Here are 10 interesting, unique, and outrageous nightclubs from around the world.

 

ENTERTAIN

10 Foods You Didn't Know You Could Make With Crescent Rolls Did you ever imagine that you could make caramel doughnuts from crescent rolls?

9 Diet 'Miracles' You Might Want to Avoid If you are looking to lose weight, you may want to avoid these supplements.

 

VIDEO

Chefs on What They Love About Burgers Chefs at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival share what they love about burgers.

How to Carve the Perfect Jamón The Daily Meal's Entertain Editor Lauren Gordon visits Spain and learns how to carve the perfect jamón.

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

Grilled Gruyere, Cheddar and Olive Tapenade Sandwich Garnish with Lemon shows us how to make a "grown up grilled cheese" with tomatoes, olives, Gruyère and cheddar cheese grilled on multigrain bread.

French Onion Mac N' Cheese Dinners, Dishes & Desserts makes French onion mac n' cheese with caramelized onions and a little bacon, creating an "over the top, gooey deliciousness."

 

Haley WIllard is The Daily Meal's assistant editor. Follow her on Twitter @haleywillrd.