Best Food News On The Web: 2/23/2013

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 to head into the weekend having missed some of the best food stories on the Web. So 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

This Is How You Make Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwiches in Space A Canadian astronaut shows you how to make a peanut butter and honey sandwich in zero-gravity situations.

Leonardo DiCaprio Tries Ice Sculpting for Jim Beam Watch the actor's international commercial for Jim Beam Bourbon. Also, magic.
 

EAT/DINE

101 Best Restaurants in America for 2013 Break out your knife and fork, it's time to dig into the country's best restaurants.

The World's Top 10 Coolest McDonald's From New York to New Zealand, We Rank the World's Wackiest.
 

TRAVEL

Tasmania's Devilishly Good Island Food 'Tazzy' food that may make you spin out of control.

Chicago's Best Food Splurges A guide to some of the best places to splurge on a meal in Chicago — just remember to get a reservation in advance.
 

COOK

How to Make Your Own Sprinkles at Home Why stop with cupcakes? Beautiful (and delicious) sprinkles can be a homemade treat, too.

5 Cookie Recipes for Grown-Ups Cookies can be mature, too.
 

RECIPES

Cantonese Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaves Recipe A delicious snack to serve with tea.

Chocolate-Cognac Mousse in Espresso Cups Recipe A classic dessert that deserves a spot in every cook's repertoire.
 

ENTERTAIN

The Art of the Kitchen Island The ultimate coming-together spot for friends, family, and small gatherings.

The Gorgeous Guide to Sprinkles Because if glitter wasn't enough, we have the next best thing.
 

VIDEO

Restaurants React to Our 101 Best Restaurants in America List The top restaurants respond to their place on the list.

At the Chef's Table: Wolfgang Puck Part 2 In part 2 of our interview we discuss some inspiring years in France.
 

DRINK

How to Create Oscar-Worthy Cocktails Blow your party guests away with drinks made just for this year's Oscar nominees.

Starbucks to Launch New Iced Coffee Line The line of bottled iced coffee will be available nationwide in 3 months.

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

The Wife of a Dairy Man brings you "Banana Chai Chocolate Chip Muffins~Get Your Muffin On."

This Rawsome Vegan Life whips up some golden chocolate maca truffles, with delectable pictures.

 

Tyler Sullivan is the Assistant Editor at The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter @atylersullivan