Archive for October 2011
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Mario Batali Thinks Farmers Are The Next Hipsters
What happened at Mario Batali and Massimo Bottura's Identità New York demonstration
Read MoreVIDEO: New York's Best Breads
Bouchon Bakery's Ben Hershberger and Alessandra Altieri taste 11 breads to find the best
Read MoreWinners Of Dinner With Obama Spill On Their Date
There were mini Chicago hot dogs and swordfish
Read MoreJonathan Benno Loves Tripe And White Truffles
He talks about his latest culinary find and next week's cooking demo
Read MoreDid You Call Ruth Bourdain's Cell Number?
If you're too scared, here's what happens (spoiler alert)
Read MoreMissy Robbins Pairs Up With Her Old Boss At Identità
Plus, she spills on her favorite reads and eats
Read MoreTop Chef Season 9... Contestants To Watch
Who you should look out for in the upcoming season of Top Chef
Read MoreTop Chef Stars: Where Are They Now?
Check out what former Top Chef contestants are doing now
Read MoreHow To Eat Well While Marathon Training
Restaurateur Joe Bastianich spills his marathon-training secrets
Read MoreWatch Katy Perry Throw Her Birthday Cake At Fans
Her backup dancers look slightly horrified and very amused
Read MoreDoug Sohn Of Hot Doug's Talks Expansion, Retirement, And An 8-Figure Deal
A Chicago hot-dog icon talks about the philosophy behind his success and the future
Read MoreJapan's Chefs Are Rocking Chocolate Desserts
Are Japanese chocolatiers overpowering Belgian and Swiss chefs?
Read More10 Cookbooks Everyone Should Have
From classic French to vegetarian, these are the 10 cookbooks that should definitely be in your kitchen
Read MoreChefs Tweet The Darndest Things
A collection of chefs' musings and frustrations taken out on social media
Read MoreThe Daily Meal's Year In Chefs And Personalities 2011 Slideshow
The Daily Meal's Year in Chefs and Personalities 2011 Slideshow
Read MoreSeared Arctic Char With Lamb-Cherry Hash And Mint Yogurt
Sweet, tart Bing cherries are a natural pairing with lamb. To give the meat a kick of salt but keep things interesting, I went with miso for seasoning.
Read MoreChinese Chefs Do Amazing Things
One makes a balloon of dough, and another slices meat on balloons
Read MoreThe Daily Meal's Year In Chefs And Personalities 2011
A look back at the chefs and icons The Daily Meal interviewed this year
Read MoreThe Daily Meal's Year In Chefs And Personalities 2011 Slideshow
Editors at the James Beard Foundation and Epicurious weigh in with their 2012 food predictions
Read MoreVIDEO: Josiah Citrin Talks LA Food And Wine
Melisse's chef shares his excitement for showcasing the LA food scene
Read MoreJoey Campanaro On Meatballs And Doggie Bags
How to make the perfect meatball? Little Owl's chef tells all, fresh off winning Meatball Madness
Read MoreVIDEO: Kathy Griffin At The LA Food And Wine Festival
The never-shy comedienne shares her thoughts on LA food and NY donuts
Read MoreBrews, 'Cue, And Guy Fieri's Plans For New York
The Food Network star chef dishes on his plans at the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
Read MoreFoods You Should Never Bring On Planes (And Some You Should)
How to not turn your fellow passengers into enemies
Read MorePaul Prudhomme Talks Food Festivals And New Orleans' Culinary Comeback
At the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival the chef discussed New Orleans' comeback
Read MoreListen To Karen O Cover Willie Nelson For Chipotle
She's featured in the latest video ad from The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation
Read More8 Outrageous Athlete Celebration Receipts
Truly notable moments including superstar athletes and their spending habits
Read MoreTurn-Of-The-Century Recipes From A Restaurant Legend
George Rector served the stars of an earlier era
Read MoreWolfgang Puck On The Inaugural Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, Led Zeppelin, And Retirement
The legendary Los Angeles chef dishes on the festival, celeb-spotting, and dessert
Read MoreRick Bayless Plans Your Next Dinner Date
He talks yoga and teaches us how to impress the ladies
Read MoreAppreciating Joe Baum
Who else could have brought flaming food and fine cooking to the Newark Airport?
Read MoreWhere To Get elBulli Next
Apparently, Ferran Adrià is teaming up with former pupil Grant Achatz
Read More8 Outrageous Athlete Celebration Receipts Slideshow
8 Outrageous Athlete Celebration Receipts Slideshow
Read MoreThe World's Best Sushi Is In... Los Angeles?
According to one of the world's most respected chefs, Ferran Adrià, the answer is yes
Read MoreFunniest Food Tweets Of The Week
The funniest food tweets of the week, from fast food to sexy chickens
Read MoreDorie Greenspan On Breakfast, Cookies, And What's Next For Cookie Bar
We asked the cookbook author about her favorite dessert
Read MoreBouchon's Altieri Says New York Needs Good Bread
We caught up with Alessandra Altieri from Rockefeller Center's Bouchon Bakery
Read MoreVIDEO: Tom Colicchio Turns Into A Stove, But Won't Say, "Pack Your Knives"
Tom Colicchio talks about The Simpsons, catchphrases, and the upcoming Top Chef
Read MorePumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting
Read MoreFerran Adrià On Twinkies And People Who Put Cream In Their Coffee
Excerpts from Frank Bruni's talk with the chef at the New York City Wine & Food Festival
Read MoreMartha Stewart's Daughter Tells All In Tweeny Book
It’s called "Whateverland: Learning to Live Here," and it is “definitely not your mother's self-help book. Whatever!”
Read MoreWhere Are Beyoncé's Baby Buns Going?
We checked up with BabyCakes on their weekly batch of cinnamon buns
Read MoreDoughnut Plant's Mark Israel On Shiso Doughnuts
He'll hopefully have some shizo-glazed and yuzu doughnuts in-store soon
Read MoreBrasato Al Midollo (Braised Beef With Marrow And Shallots) Recipe
Brasato al Midollo (Braised Beef with Marrow and Shallots) Recipe
Read MoreNew York Wine & Food Festival's Brooklyn's Bounty: Me V. Food
GutterGourmet takes the Man v. Food challege at New York Wine & Food Festival
Read MoreDoughnut Plant Makes Sandra Lee Dance
The goods on what went down at the New York City Wine & Food Festival's Sweet dessert event
Read MoreHow To Stay Healthy While Traveling
Being adventurous doesn’t have to mean abandoning all your healthy habits
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Desserts (35)
No-Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
No-Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Read More10 Deadly Dinner Parties
Raise a toast now, because you never know when your next get-together will be your last
Read More7 Most Over-The-Top Halloween Parties
No costume or scary décor is too much for these famous, star-studded Halloween soirées
Read MoreBrown Sugar, Almond, And Sour Cherry Torta Di Uova
Brown Sugar, Almond, and Sour Cherry Torta di Uova
Read MoreShould I Make My Own Wedding Cake?
Tips and advice from one Virginia chef making his own four-tier, professional-style cake
Read More10 Most Extraordinary Parties In History
Grand memories live on of history’s legendary soirées, masked balls, and storied feasts
Read MorePound Cake
Harrison Keevil, executive chef at Brookville Restaurant in VA., used this recipe, along with carrot cake, when making his own wedding cake.
Read More5 Smart Tips From Savvy Wedding Guests
What you need to know to make the big day fun for those attending
Read More8 Most Elaborate White House State Dinners In History
When it comes to planning these star-studded affairs, anything is possible
Read MoreHow To Make An Easy Chocolate Sauce For Desserts
How to make an easy chocolate sauce for desserts
Read MoreBuckwheat Crêpes With Peach Raspberry Compote
Buckwheat Crêpes with Peach Raspberry Compote
Read MoreAwkward Wedding Moments Caught On Film
A warning to brides-to-be: Choose photographers carefully
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Drinks (26)
Blood Orange And Cardamom Mojitos With Basil Recipe
Blood Orange and Cardamom Mojitos with Basil Recipe
Read MoreCocktails, With A Side Of Science 101
An insider look at the handful of New York City bars serving up the thirsty, nerdy elite
Read More12 Tasty Halloween Cocktails
Recipes for drinks to help you celebrate the spirit of Halloween
Read MorePastis: The Soul Drink Of The South Of France
Savoring the anise-flavored liqueur in the shade of a plane tree in an Olonzac café
Read MoreHappy Hours Branch Out
Drink specials at unusual hours are drawing business at restaurants and bars
Read MoreOld-School Spirits
Some brands are preserving tradition by sticking with time-honored techniques
Read More6 Best New York City Bars For Comic Nerds Slideshow
6 Best New York City Bars for Comic Nerds Slideshow
Read More6 Best New York City Bars For Comic Nerds
In honor of New York Comic Con, the top spots for a tipple among fellow nerds
Read More7 Better, More Interesting Drinks To Order On A Date
Ditch your old standby cocktail in favor of these so-called "cooler cousins"
Read MoreThe Fall Fashioned Cocktail
Chicago's North Pond restaurant is mixing up a seasonal take on the classic Old Fashioned
Read More10 Fall-Inspired Cocktails
Celebrate the flavors of the season with these favorite cocktail recipes
Read MoreExtreme Cocktail Ingredients
Today's mixologists are going to even more extreme measures to source ingredients for their creations
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Facts (50)
Of Course There's A Burger With Gold Flakes
See a menu featuring a ridiculous burger called the "Gut Busterger"
Read MoreMedia Mix: Mario Batali's Halloween Costume; Domino's Burns Papa John's; And Actually Good Pumpkin Beers
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreOccupy Wall Street's Got Beef With Big Food
They're protesting agribusinesses this Saturday at Zuccotti Park
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: Zagat's Fat Price; Ruth Bourdain's Cell Number; And The Making Of The McRib
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreCraziest Food News Tweets Of The Week
A look at how silly food news can look when it's squashed into 140 characters
Read MoreAmericans Ordering Takeout On Halloween
Research finds that 20 percent of Americans expect to order takeout or delivery while they wait for trick-or-treaters
Read MorePig: A Restaurant (The Play)
An interview with the author of a one-woman play satirizing the New York food scene
Read MoreMedia Mix: High-End Ketchup; Obama Loves Roscoe's; And Dentists Hate Halloween
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreMedia Mix: Paul McCartney's Cookbook; Sweets Lovers Are Sweeter; And Steve Jobs' Diet
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read More44 Things You Can Do To Fight Hunger In America
What can you do to help? We came up with almost four dozen ideas
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: "Good" Light Roast Coffee; Bad Economy Food; And More Schweddy Balls Drama
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreMedia Mix: Paula Deen's Butter Balm; Blood And Chocolate Desserts; And Starbucks' New Coffee
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreWatch A Bear Cub Ramble Through Groceries
He's super cute, but is he going to pay for all that?
Read MoreSalivate Over A Food Porn-Y Music Video
The latest release from Mason looks like a remixed food ad
Read MoreMedia Mix: Cocoa Coffee; The V-Word; And Mickey D's TV
We've rounded up the weekend headlines you may have missed
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: Guy Fieri's Eyeline; A Guac-Themed Music Video; And A $35,000 Dessert
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreSnoop Dogg Needs Help Growing "Real Big Vegetables"
He gave VIP concert tickets to a UK farmer for some tips
Read MoreMedia Mix: Broccoli Is Better Whole; Ben & Jerry's Help Occupy Wall Street; And Joe Jonas' Favorite Chefs
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreRead A Letter From WWI Troops Calling For Coca-Cola
"Coca Cola is one of the best drinks to fight the Hot Weather with and we Soldiers dislike to admit defeat"
Read MoreWorst Customer Ever: No Tip, Rude Message (Updated)
One man's mistake sparks social media controversy
Read MoreMedia Mix: Viagra Fungus; Real-Life Sweeney Todds; And A Hot Dog-Throwing Tiger Woods Fan
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: Pot Wine; Saddam Hussein's Plates; And An Edible Piano
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreWatch A Beggar And A Butler Fight Over Food
This exciting animated short involves pigeons, trains, and a crazy bicycle chase
Read MoreSchool Lunch Blogger Goes Public
The woman who documented a year's worth of school lunches is revealed
Read MoreMedia Mix: France Bans Ketchup; Grant Achatz's Job Opening; And Hooters Vs. Twin Peaks
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read More20 Food Topics That Just Won't Die
You've seen the articles, read the viral stories, ogled the photos ... how many times?
Read More10 Reasons To Have Breakfast For Dinner On Your Next Date
Why you should consider eating waffles and omelettes for your next romantic dinner
Read MoreMedia Mix: Hottest Restaurants; Denmark's Fat Tax; And Jacques Pépin On Newbie Chefs
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
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Family Dinner (8)
10 Fun Kids Birthday Party Ideas
Creative and unique themed party ideas for children under 10
Read MoreA Harvest Supper Celebration In Greenwich
Torrential rains aren’t enough to dampen the spirits at this festive fall party at the Bush-Holley Historic Site
Read MoreIs It OK To Punish My Child's Playdate?
What to do when a playdate breaks the rules and causes trouble
Read More6 Oddball Games To Play With Food
Weird family-friendly activities to play at the table that are both fun and delicious
Read MoreBite-Sized Appetizers That Will Blow Your Mind
Celebrity caterer Peter Callahan shares the secrets to creating his signature miniature comfort-food appetizers
Read MoreDiet Tip: Dine With Men
A new study suggests that the gender of your dinner date will determine how much you eat
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Global Cuisines (15)
Starbucks Drinks Around The World
Starbucks around the world serve drinks and treats you’ve never heard of
Read MoreWorld's Healthiest Cuisines
10 diets around the world where health doesn’t mean counting calories
Read More9 Indulgent Sweet Tooth Trips
Learn to make maple syrup, candy, and cider across the country and around the world
Read More9 Top Tours For Cheese-Loving Travelers
Stinky and sharp, soft and sweet: these tours get you closer to your favorite cheeses
Read More8 Vampire Vacations From Dracula To Twilight
Bloodsucking and historical holidays that aren’t for the faint of heart
Read More8 Vampire Vacations From Dracula To Twilight Slideshow
8 Vampire Vacations from Dracula to Twilight Slideshow
Read MoreThe Alternate Guide To America's Best Wine Regions
What to do, see, and eat when the wine tasting ends
Read MoreTop 5 Fall Foliage Road Trips In The U.S.
Hurry up and stare; fall is for leaf-peeping road trips
Read More10 Most Extraordinary Romantic Dinners
Up the romance quotient during your next vacation with one of these out-of-this-world dates
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Guides (20)
Martha Stewart's Perfect Cocktail Party
The domestic diva’s favorite signature cocktail du jour and must-have party appetizer
Read MoreAttention, Hoarders! New Uses For Old Knickknacks
Turn used kitchenware into smart home decorations
Read MoreA Spooky Halloween Table Idea
A step-by-step guide to creating a simple yet festive table for a Halloween dinner party
Read MoreUltimate Halloween Party-Planning Guide
Simple party-planning tips and creative décor ideas for Halloween
Read More10 Extraordinary Carved Pumpkins
Unique and elaborate jack-o'-lantern designs to inspire — and the tools you’ll need
Read More10 Hottest Celebrity Costumes
Some of the craziest, sexiest Halloween costumes worn by our favorite celebrities
Read More9 Scary Songs For A Haunted House
Bone-chilling sounds and effects for the creepiest experience ever
Read MoreCreepy Halloween Décor You Can Do Yourself
A tempting dessert-party look, complete with candy witches’ boogers, ringworms, and maggots
Read More12 Unique Alternatives To Carved Pumpkins
Out with the traditional jack-o'-lantern, in with something eerily original
Read MoreA Backyard Biergarten Oktoberfest Party
Bring out the beer steins and raise a toast this fall without leaving home
Read MoreUltimate Halloween Party Playlist
Our favorite spooky sounds for the creepiest holiday of the year
Read More13 Creepy Cakes
Eerie treats to celebrate Halloween that just might be your worst nightmare come true
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Healthy Eating (34)
PointsPlus Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Here’s a quick and easy way to make the most of healthy, sweet butternut squash. Serve alongside some warm, crusty bread for a light meal.
Read MoreBest And Worst Halloween Candies For Your Teeth
See which candies one dentist's kids have to throw away
Read MoreA Fruit Label That Washes Your Fruit
A genius invention easily gets rid of wax, pesticides, and dirt
Read MoreFall Quinoa Salad With Sweet Potatoes, Walnuts, And Raisins
Fall Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Walnuts, and Raisins
Read MoreTeenagers: They Eat Too Much, Can't Cook, And Really Want Ketchup
High schoolers aren't coming off too well in the media
Read MoreRoasted Beet And Arugula Salad With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Read MoreCheap Organic Herbs, Rise Of Food-Tainment, And Getting Kids To Eat Healthy
What we learned at the inaugural James Beard Foundation Awards last night
Read MorePesticides And Produce, An Infographic
Apples have the highest number of pesticides, even after washing
Read MoreTo Pack Or Not To Pack? A Lunch Conversation
Tomorrow is National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day, so we chatted with recently “out” Susan Wu of Fed Up With Lunch
Read More6 Foods To Raise Good Cholesterol
A new study suggests high levels of the good stuff reduces chances of stroke
Read MoreSince When Did Cantaloupe Become A WMD?
Marion Nestle reports on a recent outbreak coming from a popular fruit
Read MorePointsPlus Bulgur Pilaf With Pistachios And Raisins
PointsPlus Bulgur Pilaf with Pistachios and Raisins
Read MorePointsPlus Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Toasted Almonds
PointsPlus Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds
Read MorePointsPlus Slow Cooker Beef And Vegetable Stew
PointsPlus Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew
Read More7 Satisfying Low-Carb Recipes
Eating right doesn't have to be difficult with these flavorful, wholesome recipes
Read MoreCorn Refiners Association To FDA: We Will Call HFCS "Corn Sugar" Whether You Like It Or Not
Marion Nestle reports on how high fructose corn syrup is trying to fix its reputation
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Holidays (6)
We Have A Winner For The Macy's Culinary Council's Thanksgiving & Holiday Cookbook!
Share your favorite parade tradition for a chance to win this new book signed by Emeril Lagasse
Read MoreA Superhero-Themed Cocktail Party
A costume cocktail party, complete with “super” foods and magical elixirs
Read MoreStart A Book Club
Let the latest good read add new life to your monthly get-together with friends
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How-Tos (9)
9 Hidden Kitchen Dangers And How To Avoid Them
Expert Dave Wentz shares insight into dangers lurking in your kitchen plus tips on how to avoid them
Read MoreHow To Be A Successful Home Cook
9 tips from Top Chef Stephanie Izard for succeeding in the kitchen
Read MoreTips For Making The Perfect Homemade Pizza
A favorite dish is made easy with these simple steps from pizza expert Mark Bello
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Kitchen Tools (18)
Online Checkout In Real Life Grocery Store
This video shows you how annoying buying bread online would be
Read MoreChoclatique's Adorable Chocolate Doughnuts
Their latest line of chocolates are shaped like trendy mini-doughnuts
Read More10 Candy Bars You'll Never Eat
10 lost candy bars that will never melt in your mouth, or your hands
Read MoreMethod Man And Sour Patch Kids Rap It Out
Watch the rapper's latest collab, called “World Gone Sour (The Lost Kids)"
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News (102)
The Wineries Of Saint-Émilion
The French region's chateaux are beautifully profiled in a new wine cellar book
Read More10 Best Spots For Late-Night Eats
A look at some of the greatest late-night haunts across the country
Read MoreWake Up And Smell The Craft Beer
Joshua M. Bernstein's book, "Brewed Awakening," is the beer geek's new must-read manual
Read MorePlay A "Community"-Themed Drinking Game
It's technically a bingo game, but drinking is more fun
Read MoreSwayze's Got PBR On His Mind
Watch this 1979 commercial with a young Swayze bringing back the old days
Read MoreVIDEO: Chefs Share Their Favorite Sandwiches
Chefs including Top Chef's Angelo Sosa and Food Network's Jeff Mauro dish on sandwiches
Read MoreNew Orleans' 10 Best Oyster Bars
Tom Fitzmorris of The New Orleans Menu lists the best spots for bivalves in The Big Easy
Read MoreGrateful Dead Honored By Mendocino Wine Company's Latest Varietal
The band joins the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and The Police
Read MoreAnother Reason To Have Strawberries And Champagne?
The summer fruit helps protect your stomach from alcohol
Read MoreOrnellaia's Rare Bird
Tasting a unique white wine from a renowned producer of Super Tuscan reds
Read More5 Delightfully Haunted Hotels
Add a little eek! to your Halloween week by booking a ghostly gourmet getaway
Read MoreGuide To Gallery Hopping Across The Country
Where to dine and imbibe when you’re done ogling the art
Read More5 Bites Of Philadelphia
Beyond cheesesteaks and Phillies fans, Philadelphia has much to offer the traveling food lover
Read More6 Craft Beers To Try In Asheville, N.C.
A list of favorite brews to sample in this popular beer-geek town
Read MoreStarbucks To Sell New Coffee Roast
Blonde roast aims to widen chain's appeal, compete with other coffee sellers
Read MoreHow Wine Prices Have Changed
Snooth's Gregory Dal Piaz on the value of French wine, then and now
Read MoreShould I Bring My Cellphone With Me To The Table?
New rules for dining with phones for modern day hosts and guests
Read MoreFerran Adrià Disapproves Of Your Coffee
A recent poll shows most readers add cream and sugar to their cup of joe
Read MoreDetroit Lions Win On The Field And With Revamped Menu
Classic and creative food combinations take over Ford Field
Read MoreWhat Wines Pair With Wild Game?
Tasting wild game is a treat — especially with the right wines
Read MoreVIDEO: Rethinking Shaved Ice
Taking inspiration from Hawaii and Taiwan, Woolys has a new approach to shaved ice
Read More2011 Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
On the scene in Los Angeles for its inaugural Food & Wine festival
Read MoreFood, Wine, And Cars In D.C. And Dallas
If you're in D.C. or Dallas, here's an invite to the Buick Discovery Tour
Read MoreSouth Street Seaport: An Insider's Guide To Front Street
Where to find the real heart of New York City’s South Street Seaport
Read MoreDiscovering Japan's Microbrewing Scene
Exciting flavors and big promise from a small, but growing, craft beer scene
Read MoreTips For Making The Perfect Homemade Pizza Slideshow
Tips for Making the Perfect Homemade Pizza Slideshow
Read MoreThe Haunted McDonald's And The Legendary Restaurateur
A spooky mansion near Niagara Falls has more than one tale to tell
Read MoreEnd Of An Era: Time To Throw Out All Those Home-Delivery Menus?
Do you still have a folder full of those things? Why?
Read MoreWhat Is Proper Trick-Or-Treat Etiquette?
9 tips to ensure the spookiest night of the year is fun (and safe) for all
Read More5 Bites Of Savannah
A weekend break steeped in history and delicious Southern food (and drink)
Read More11 Spas Serving Up Edible Treatments
Treatments that will leave your body relaxed and rejuvenated… while piquing your appetite
Read MoreWaiter, I'll Have A Glass Of Loin De l'Oeil
France’s South West region thrives on making wine from grapes no one has heard of
Read MoreLong Weekend In... Providence, R.I.
A three-day escape to another era, with Venetian gondolier rides and visits to grandiose, seaside mansions
Read MoreAre You A Lazy Host?
The shortcuts you should make — and those to forget about — when having guests over
Read MoreAustralian Meets Southeast Asian At New Sunburnt Calf
Heathe St. Clair's latest restaurant tries Asian fusion
Read MoreMouthwatering Museum Dining Around The World
Treat your every sense with delicious cuisine surrounded by spectacular art
Read More10 Style-Spanning Session Beers
Easy-drinking, low-alcohol brews that still pack a lot of flavor
Read MoreVIDEO: Taking Back The $5 Value Menu
Slow Food USA is challenging diners to cook healthily for under $5
Read MoreA Mexican Secret In New York's Chinatown
Hunting down delicious Mexican food and drink in an unexpected spot
Read MoreBehind The Scenes At Jackson Family Wines Slideshow
Behind the Scenes at Jackson Family Wines Slideshow
Read More8 Of America's Most Haunted Towns
Underground tunnels and legendary mysteries abound from coast to coast
Read MoreIs It OK To Disinvite A Guest?
Our resident experts weigh in on if — and when — it is admissible
Read MoreUltimate Stadium Eats At Green Bay's Lambeau Field
Packers want fans to eat and drink like champions
Read MoreCelebrate 85 Years Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Cat Cora, Emeril Lagasse, and our editors share their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving morning
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Non-Alcoholic (6)
Customers Turn To Tap Water In Restaurants
Tap water is one of the fastest-growing beverage orders at U.S. restaurants
Read MoreWhat To Drink To Help Fight A Cold
Ward off the coughing and sneezing with these immune-boosting beverages
Read MoreThe Perfect Hot Chocolate
7 tips for making a perfect batch from some experts who know best
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Occasions (20)
13 Frankenstein Vegetables
Fresh from the garden, mutant vegetables that are true freaks of nature
Read MoreButternut Squash Mac And Cheese With Sage And Gingersnap-Pecan Crust
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Sage and Gingersnap-Pecan Crust
Read MoreNot Just For Carving: 8 Pumpkin Recipes
Exploiting the virtues of this delicious fall staple
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Recipes (118)
11 Spiciest Dishes In America Slideshow
The hottest, most fearsome, mouth-burning, why-did-I-do-this dishes in the country
Read MoreHow To Make Fancy Olive-Oil Gummy Worms
This upgrade on the classic candy uses olive oil and vanilla bean
Read MoreChick-Fil-A Debuts Holiday Season Promos
The calendar and milkshake are available for sale through early January
Read MoreJamba, Jack In The Box Testing Google Wallet
Contactless payment technology expected to grow as customers look to pay, use coupons with smartphones
Read MorePizza Chains Prepare For Busy Halloween
In terms of delivery sales, Halloween ranks among the top five nights of the year
Read More7 Ways To Use Leftover Halloween Candy
Inventive (and delicious) ways to use leftover Halloween candy
Read MoreEarl's Beer And Cheese's N.Y. State Cheddar Sandwich
This Sandwich of the Week comes from a tiny sandwich joint that packs major flavor
Read MorePointsPlus Grilled Gruyère And Caramelized Onion Sandwiches Recipe
PointsPlus Grilled Gruyère and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches Recipe
Read MoreSpiced Peach Pie
This recipe is a twist on the classic peach pie. The ginger, cardamom, and cranberries take the summer staple into fall.
Read MoreGround Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Most dishes I considered comforting were ones I could smell roasting in my family’s oven no matter where I was in the house
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Aaron Chambers's Cauliflower Tabbouleh, Hot Crab Soufflé, And More
A weekly roundup of the best food-section recipes across the country
Read MoreIOM Releases Tough Report On Front-Of-Package Labeling
Marion Nestle examines a new report by the Institute of Medicine
Read MoreKFC Debuts Cheesy Bacon Bowls
The new Cheesy Bacon Bowl consists of the same ingredients in KFC's traditional Famous Bowl, but is topped with crumbled bacon
Read MoreBurger King Rolls Out Premium Hamburger
The new sandwich is the latest in an array of recent product rollouts from the No. 2 quick-service burger chain
Read MoreSandwich Of The Week: Garden Catering's Buffalo Chicken Wrap
A sandwich that's simple in design, but bold in flavor
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Alice Waters' Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe, Kale Chips To Munch On, And More
A weekly roundup of the best food section recipes across the country
Read MorePointsPlus Super Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup Recipe
PointsPlus Super Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe
Read More52 Best Sandwiches Of 2011
A look back at some of the best sandwiches featured on The Daily Meal in 2011
Read More7 New Yorker Street Food Cartoons
See how street food has changed through New Yorker's Years
Read MoreMake Emily Dickinson's Coconut Cake
It's easy to make, and this writer made it gluten- and dairy-free
Read MoreBacon And Kale Risotto With Fried Egg
A creamy, healthier risotto that mirrors breakfast, just a bit.
Read MoreBLT Chicken Salad
Sweet and moist roast chicken is tossed with salty and crisp bacon, then combined with juicy tomatoes and crisp green lettuce.
Read MoreWorld's Best Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Yes, I dared to say it: I think my bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit breakfast sandwich is the best in the world. Now I dare you to try it, and tell me otherwise.
Read More10 Most Fattening Fast-Food Dishes
Which of your favorite chains has the most fattening dish?
Read MoreWe Have Our Winners For Mario Batali's New Cookbook!
Check and see if you're one of our lucky winners!
Read MoreSandwich Of The Week: Reblochon And Jambon Cru At La Fermette In Annecy
On a pretty old street on an Alpine lake, a souvenir shop turns ham and cheese into serious food
Read MoreCreepy Halloween Pumpkin Treats In Just 3 Steps!
Creepy Halloween Pumpkin Treats In Just 3 Steps!
Read MoreCreepy Halloween Pumpkin Treats In Just 3 Steps!
Creepy Halloween Pumpkin Treats In Just 3 Steps!
Read MoreMr. Pizza Reinvents The History Of Pizza
Watch this mockumentary that claims pizza originiated in Korea
Read MorePointsPlus Crudités With Garlicky White Bean Dip
PointsPlus Crudités with Garlicky White Bean Dip
Read MoreThe Big Table: A Food Film Worth Watching
A film that takes a closer look into the lives of Hudson Valley dairy farmers
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Andrew Carmellini's Tuna Kuroyaki Sandwich, Meyer Lemon Sorbet With Blackberry Compote, And More...
A weekly roundup of the best food section recipes around the country
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There’ll never be another like you, no matter how many places call themselves “Ray’s.”
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Four restaurant concepts around the country that specialize in the Vietnamese sandwich
Read MoreTaco Bell Looks To 'Reinvent The Taco'
Chain plays coy on whether Doritos Locos Taco will hit systemwide
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Chef Jonathon Sawyer's Jewish-Japanese mashup at his new Cleveland restaurant, Noodlecat
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Rick Bayless' Mexican sandwich shop in Chicago's O'Hare is a saving grace for hungry travelers
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Read MoreFriendly's CEO Talks About Ch. 11 Filing
Harsha Agadi, Friendly Ice Cream Corp. chairman and chief executive, talks about the recent troubles at Friendly's
Read MoreThe 25 Foods Everybody Wants To Cook
The recipes people search for most, from lasagna to guacamole
Read MoreSonic, Red Lobster Ads Most Effective
Advertising research firm Ace Metrix ranks restaurant chains’ most effective TV ads from the third quarter
Read MoreSubway Teams With Sony For Video Game Promotion
Customers will get a PlayStation code to download the multiplayer portion of “Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception"
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The recipes people search for most, from lasagna to guacamole
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According to a report from a science school, the perfect boiled egg takes six minutes
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An expertly balanced sandwich crafted to kick-start any morning
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If Cheesecake Factory were good and served Mexican food
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Steakhouse chain sales continue to climb, even with menu price increases
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Midtown Row is claiming that they will send two In-N-Out Double-Doubles to your door for $50 (plus $6 shipping). This would be awesome
Read MoreLexington Brass Gets It Right
At the newbie American bistro, brunch means classic fare and a hint of imagination.
Read MoreLynyrd Skynyrd Restaurant Opening In Las Vegas
Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer is slated to open in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in December
Read MoreForcella Opens In Manhattan, Serves Zeppole Pizza
A new Brooklyn Neapolitan pizzera opens a branch on the Bowery in Manhattan
Read MoreThe Cardinal Kicks The Colonel's Ass And Smothers It In Organic BBQ Sauce
The Cardinal kicks the Colonel's ass and smothers it in organic BBQ sauce
Read MoreWhat Is New York City's Priciest Neighborhood?
This infographic's skyline compares restaurant prices by neighborhood
Read MoreMedieval Times Gets New Menu
The kitschy dinner-and-show chain wants to be more "sophisticated"
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The burger giant got burned by a few smart additions
Read More'If It's Good Enough For Anthony Bourdain...'
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Read MoreBronx Broccoli Rabe From A Brother From Corona
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A Little Bit of Lyon Just Off St. Helena Highway
Read MorePanera Bread Starts Domination
According to a new survey, bakery-cafes are the next big thing
Read MoreHow To Order At An Italian Restaurant Without Sounding Dumb (Or Pretentious)
A few dishes are frequently, well, butchered by well-meaning diners
Read MoreHow To Order At An Italian Restaurant Without Sounding Dumb (Or Pretentious) Slideshow
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Traditions (13)
Food Festivals To Kick Off November
Great culinary festivals across the country this weekend
Read MoreWhat Is The Best Night For Date Night?
Which night bodes better for your next date night — Monday or Friday?
Read MoreCelebrating The Day Of The Dead In Oaxaca
It all starts in late October, when families gather items to decorate altars and grave sites honoring the dead in Oaxaca.
Read MoreFood & Wine All-Star Weekend: Recap
All the all-stars came, saw, and conquered in Vegas for the second time around
Read More10 Most Terrifying Attractions For Halloween
Attractions from coast to coast with one intention: to make you scream
Read MoreFood & Wine All-Star Weekend: Oct. 21-23
Gail Simmons hosts a weekend with culinary masters from around the world in Las Vegas
Read MoreCeltic Festivals To Candy Corn: A Brief History Of Halloween
How did All Hallows Eve become a costume- and candy-obsessed fright night?
Read MoreUltimate Guide To Candy Around The World
Favorite candies that fill pillowcases from Peru to Australia
Read More8 Historic Haunted Homes Across America
From poisoned plantations to murder mysteries, America is full of historic haunts
Read MoreWhat Your Order Says About You On A Date
Are you playing it safe and ordering chicken or testing your date by splitting a pizza?
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