Earthquake Wipes Out Italian Cheeses

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
The recent earthquake in Italy has damaged Parmesan cheese factories.
If you have plans to eat your way through Italy this summer, you may want to conserve your Parmesan cheese. Among the casualties of the 6.0 earthquake that hit northern Italy early Sunday: artisan... read more

What Is the Most Popular Travel Destination in the World?

Posted by Lauren Mack, Special Contributor
Relaxing and sunbathing were among the top two activities for beachgoers.
For the majority of the world’s travelers, the beach is the most popular travel destination in the world, according to Expedia.com’s Flip Flop Report. Other vacation locations, like food-... read more

Second Servings: The Daily Meal's Week in Review 5/19/2012

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
Second Servings: The Daily Meal's Week in Review 5/19/2012
Sure, it's been a busy week. So 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... read more

Chinese Survival Guide: Getting Around Beijing

Posted by Lauren Mack, Special Contributor
Green T. House is one of the most popular places in Beijing to have tea.
The Chinese capital spans 750 square kilometers, so it can be difficult to find your way around Beijing, especially if you don’t speak Putonghua (Mandarin). That’s why having a map and... read more

Drink Your Way Through an Urban Wine Tour in Argentina

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
As Argentine wines are all the rage, winos can take an urban wine tour through Buenos Aires.
It's no secret that Argentinian wines, like the malbec, are entrancing the world — and popularizing a great vacation spot. But instead of hitting up the wine country of Mendoza,... read more

'50 Shades of Grey' Seattle Condos for Sale

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Just imagine the possibilities in the 50 Shades of Grey penthouse.
Who wouldn't want to live the tantalizing lives of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele? Turns out, you can — the Seattle condos featured in the hit trilogy, 50 Shades of Grey,... read more

Scotland Sets Minimum Price for Alcohol

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Scotland is set to introduce a minimum alcohol price to curb alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations.
Looks like Brits won't be the only ones facing higher liquor prices. Now, Scotland is mulling the same regulation to raise the minimum price of alcohol, to be voted on next week in... read more

3-Hour Tour: Minneapolis

Posted by Lauren Mack, Special Contributor
The mall of America has 4.3 miles of store space.
For most travelers, flight delays and layovers are annoying, but the extra time doesn’t mean you have to confine yourself to the airport’s duty-free shops. It may only be three hours, but... read more