Best Food News On The Web: 5/17/2013

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

Chefs at Home: Spike Mendelsohn's Revamped Schoolhouse Apartment We stopped by the chef's apartment in Washington, D.C. to check out his old-school Playboy magazines and lofted kitchen.

Burger King to Challenge McRib with Rib Sandwich Burger King will unveil its summer menu Thursday, and it will include a McRib rival.
 

EAT/DINE

Carrying a McDonald's Bag Is Embarrassing, Study Finds Walking around with a bag from Subway is the least embarrassing.

The 11 Most Iconic Food Product Commercials of All Time They're more than just ads, they're cultural touchstones.
 

TRAVEL

Driving on the Nelson 151: Virginia's Craft Beer, Wine, and Cider Destination This route offers visitors diverse libations and colorful scenery.

Top 11 Australian Food Festivals In addition to sunbathing and surfing, these culinary events should be on your calendar for trip Down Under.
 

COOK

15 Cool Ways to Use Greek Yogurt Yogurt is for more than just breakfast, so here are 15 wonderful recipes that use it.

How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Kathleen King of Tate's Bake Shop helps us celebrate one of our all-time favorite cookie recipes: the chocolate chip cookie.
 

RECIPES

Quick-Pickled Mangos with Tender Greens Recipe A quick pickle gives the mangos in this salad an addictive and pleasant bite.

Warm Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta Recipe There is nothing fussy about this dish, simply some warm, crusty bread topped with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes that are dressed with a touch of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, and salt and pepper.
 

ENTERTAIN

Hot Actors Eating Because, really, need we say more?

15 Celebrity Party Disasters Learn a lesson from these A-lister party fouls.
 

VIDEO

How to Make a Negroni We learn the steps to this classic cocktail.

At the Chef's Table: René Redzepi Part 4 We discuss Redzepi's move back to Denmark and opening Noma.
 

DRINK

5 Beer Cocktails We Love In honor of World Cocktail Week and American Craft Beer Week, a hybrid of beer and cocktails.

5 Easy Ways to Update Your Iced Coffee Don't get bored with your iced coffee just yet.

 

FROM THE DAILY MEAL'S CULINARY CONTENT NETWORK

Lisa Cooking brings us a recipe for "Stuffed Cheeseburgers."

Turmeric N Spice whips up a "Saffron-Infused Apple Chai."

 

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