8 Vampire Vacations from Dracula to Twilight

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Bran Castle, Romania
These days, there is more than one kind of vampire to believe in. There is the classic Count Dracula figure with a black cape and long fangs, the legendary chupacabra creature of Latin America, and... read more

Joey Campanaro on Meatballs and Doggie Bags

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
Chef Joey Campanaro didn’t need an award for people to know that he makes a great meatball. New Yorkers, and indeed, West Villagers have said this for years. But he was officially recognized... read more

Brews, ‘Cue, and Guy Fieri's Plans for New York

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
The Food Network star chef dishes on his upcoming plans at the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
These days, it almost doesn’t seem like it’s a festival unless chef Guy Fieri shows up wearing his trademark sunglasses and Knuckle Sandwich gear. If that’s the case, the folks... read more

Detroit Lions Win on the Field and with Revamped Menu

Posted by SportsandFood.com, Special Contributor
Ford Field's Heater Dog
Joe Nader wants the city of Detroit to be showcased both on the gridiron and on the grill at Ford Field this NFL season. Nader is the executive chef of Levy Restaurants at Ford Field and strives to... read more

2011 Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
The inaugural Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival kicked off with a red carpet event at Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE.
The first ever Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival kicks off, and The Daily Meal's senior editor (and one-man media team) Arthur Bovino is in L.A. to cover events with pen, paper, camera, and... read more

Celtic Festivals to Candy Corn: A Brief History of Halloween

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
People often lament the fact that Halloween has become a holiday dedicated to slutty costumes. But I'm not sure they really have a case here. Unlike Christmas or Easter, Halloween is not a pious... read more

Wolfgang Puck on the Inaugural Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, Led Zeppelin, and Retirement

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
The legendary Los Angeles chef dishes on the festival, celeb-spotting, and dessert
Put "legendary," "chef," and "Los Angeles" into a sentence and ask anyone to name the first person to come to mind, and most people are likely to give you the same... read more

Ultimate Guide to Candy Around the World

Posted by Leora Novick, Junior Writer
Turkish delight
Neighborhood shops and national chains have been dutifully rolling out their colorful, candy-filled Halloween setups since October 1. Rolos wrapped in orange foil, Kit Kats that come in all sizes,... read more