Hey, GoogaMooga: Don’t Give Up!

Well, year two was a bit of a bust. The Great GoogaMooga Festival returned to Prospect Park last weekend, and it will most likely be best remembered for something that didn’t happen: day three... read more

The Art of the Smorgasbord

The smorgasbord has long been a subject of fascination for many of us. The concept of a wide array of delicacies for the taking might seem like a very American invention, but in reality the idea is... read more

The Food Almanac: Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Annals Of Service This is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. One of the four major elements in the restaurant organism (cooks, management, and customers are the others), service people... read more

Restaurants Lose Money, Waste Food Due to Great GoogaMooga Festival Rainout

For the second year in a row, the Great GoogaMooga Festival, held in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, left behind a lot of angry people in its wake. Last year it was the unbearable crowds and lack of... read more

Presentation and Budget: A Balancing Act

I recently had the honor of catering for a David Redish independent short film called “John and Claudia.” Signing a contract for such a large event can be daunting; you’re juggling... read more

The Food Almanac: Monday, May 20, 2013

Today's Flavor  Today is Quiche Lorraine Day. Strangely, it seems to be celebrated only in America. The people in the French province of Lorraine, where the dish was created, are... read more

The Food Almanac: Friday, May 17, 2013

Food Calendar Today is National Chocolate Fondue Day. Chocolate fondue is the traditional final course of a fondue dinner, served after you've been through the bread dipped in melted... read more

Come and Get It With The Culinary Content Network

When you sign up for The Daily Meal’s newsletters you’re guaranteed delivery of all things food and drink. Seeking out the best places to eat and drink at home and abroad? Looking for... read more