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10 Unbreakable Rules For Traveling Gourmands
How to guarantee the most delicious trip possible, no matter where you’re headed
Read More'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning' Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe
‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe
Read MoreResolution Trips For The New Year
Enriching vacations to fulfill your New Year's resolutions
Read MoreThe Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Bashes Starbucks, Will Open Tea House
His tea house will be located in the Chicago suburb Highland Park
Read MoreEddie Huang's 'Cheap Bites' Promo Drops
Watch a sneak peek of what the Baohaus chef will bring to the Cooking Channel
Read MoreFeast Of Fiction Makes Butterbeer, Skyrim Soufflé
Watch a new YouTube series that cooks up fictional foods
Read MoreWhat Not To Do While Traveling Abroad
We figured you're all going to foreign lands, so here are a few tips
Read MoreEvery Airline Should Do A Safety Demo Dance
Watch Cebu Pacific flight attendants go through the safety features for Christmas
Read MoreVIDEO: Puerto Vallarta Tips
Tips for visitors to the Mexican resort destination from the chef at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Read MoreBatali Slapped With Another Worker Lawsuit
The chef has been pulled into a sexual harrassment case
Read More2011 International Chef Of The Year: René Redzepi
Looking across the world's culinary landscape, one chef in Copenhagen stands higher above the rest this year
Read More2011 American Chef Of The Year: Grant Achatz
Looking across the American culinary landscape, one chef in Chicago stands higher above the rest this year
Read MoreThe Daily Meal's Chefs Of The Year 2011
When we looked at a crowded field of talent, two chefs stood out on the American and international culinary scenes
Read MoreGordon Ramsay Wins £250,000 From Father-In-Law
His father-in-law was found guilty of hacking into Ramsay's e-mail
Read MoreTLC's 'Next Great Baker' Hides Death Of Contestant
Wesley Durden, a contestant and former paratrooper who was deployed to Iraq, died in late October
Read MoreRyan Gosling And Zooey Deschanel Say 'I'm Hatin' It' To McDonald's
The actors signed a letter to McDonald's along with other celebs
Read MoreChicago Airports Make Holiday Travel Actually Kind Of Cheery
Or, at least they try with gift wrapping, live music, and edible holiday specials
Read MoreIs This Real? TV Hosts Try Each Others Flesh
A video surfaces of two Dutch presenters reportedly about to engage in cannibalism
Read MoreMomofuku And 'Plenty' Top 2011 Cookbook Charts
Eat Your Books went through 195 Best Cookbooks of 2011 lists and found the ultimate winners
Read MoreVIDEO: 'My Last Supper' Roundtable
Author Melanie Dunea and chefs Daniel Boulud and Michael White talk about the new book, 'My Last Supper: The Next Course'
Read MoreAmerica's Healthiest And Unhealthiest Airline Meals
Ranking airlines' nutrition, from Virgin America’s edamame and portobello mushroom wrap to Southwest’s Wheat Thins
Read MoreTom Hanks Plays Pop-Tarts Inventor
He stars as Bert Loomis in this clip (don't worry, it's a joke)
Read MoreAirline Food May Actually Be Cooked On Board
In 2012, Etihad Airways plans to staff chefs on board to cook first-class meals
Read MoreMeryl Streep Becomes 'The Iron Chef'
Watch this mashup of 'Julie & Julia' and 'The Iron Lady'
Read MoreTop Health Concerns When Traveling Abroad
How to avoid common vacation-wreckers, from unsafe drinking water to foodborne illness
Read MoreTips For Budget-Friendly Holiday Travels
How to dine and imbibe on a dime on the road this season
Read MoreWhat Chefs Ride And Drive
Chefs' stories of speed, life lessons, adrenaline, and their associations (culinary and not) with their rides
Read MoreCelebrities' Favorite Childhood Comfort Foods
An illustrated children's cookbook shares the foods celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Faith Hill love
Read MoreWho Are The Next David Changs And Dan Barbers?
The International Culinary Center gave out their 'Outstanding Alumni Awards' yesterday
Read MoreNow There's A 'Top Chef' Magazine, Too
Part of January's Food & Wine, the 'Top Chef' mag includes Zac Young's pole-dancing stories and more
Read More4 Recipes From The 'Angry Birds Cookbook'
Here's how pigs make "Ice, Ice Baby" sorbet and "Puffies" popovers
Read MoreCochon 555 Is Now Offering Some Serious VIP Status
They just released The Chef's Course card for sustainable-food lovers as part of a national dining incentive program
Read MorePotato Gnocchi With Escarole, Speck, Sweet Onions, And Fennel Pollen Recipe
Potato Gnocchi with Escarole, Speck, Sweet Onions, and Fennel Pollen Recipe
Read MoreInterview With Carrie McCully, Host Of 'Chef Hunter'
JustLuxe asked McCully about her latest gig and favorite eateries
Read MoreNadia G Gets A Little Festive
Check out some real holiday spirit in Nadia G's 'A Bitchin' Christmas'
Read MoreThe Real Dead Celebrities Cookbook
What Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Bette Davis, and Ronald Reagan made for dinner
Read MoreThe Beach Boys Will Open Vegas Restaurant
They will be joining Lynyrd Skynyrd and newbie brewers Hanson in the food world
Read MoreAirline Meal May Have Killed Someone
Everyone knows airplane food is gross, but a lawsuit says it's deadly
Read More'Pizzaiola' Oysters With Green Bean Pesto Recipe
‘Pizzaiola’ Oysters with Green Bean Pesto Recipe
Read MoreRisotto With Onion Cream, Smoked White Sauro, And Crispy Seaweed Recipe
Risotto with Onion Cream, Smoked White Sauro, and Crispy Seaweed Recipe
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Desserts (37)
Butternut Squash-Cointreau Tart With Rosemary Gelato Recipe
Butternut Squash-Cointreau Tart with Rosemary Gelato Recipe
Read More10 Most Lavish Office Holiday Parties
These businesses have gone all out on year-end parties for their employess
Read MoreCookie Swap With The Food Network
The Daily Meal pairs up with The FN Dish for a virtual cookie swap
Read More10 Lavish Athlete Birthday Bashes
Pros like LeBron James and Eli Manning know no limit when it comes to cutting the cake
Read MoreWedding Horror Story: Muslim Family Served Pork
Even after being told that no pork should be served, a wedding catering company served bacon, ham sandwiches, and pork sausages
Read MoreThis Couple Got Married In A Starbucks
It's where they fell in love, which is actually kind of sweet
Read MoreApple Pie With Star Anise Brown Butter Recipe
Apple Pie with Star Anise Brown Butter Recipe
Read MoreWhite House Holiday Traditions
From the first tree to themed holiday decorations, long-standing tradition guides White House holiday celebrations
Read MoreNutella Amaretto Icebox Cookies With Almonds Recipe
Nutella Amaretto Icebox Cookies with Almonds Recipe
Read MoreThe Key To Tempering Chocolate
Mr. Chocolate, Jacques Torres, shares an easy technique for home cooks
Read More10 Famous Feasts
A look at the storied dinner parties that have served as a catalyst for some of the most significant moments in history
Read MoreWhat Is Baklava?
A short history of the Middle Eastern dessert that is now enjoyed all around the world
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Drinks (82)
How To Cure A Hangover
We've compiled a substantial list of all the ways you can cure your raging hangover come New Year's Day
Read MoreThe Macallan In Lalique Curiously Small Stills Single Malt
Made with 60-year-old whiskey, the decanter is priced at $20,000
Read MoreVIDEO: Perfect Gin And Tonic Tips
Naren Young of Saxon + Parole gives his advice for making the ideal gin and tonic
Read MoreHow Alcohol Makes Your Head Spin
Watch this illustrated (and fascinating) science lesson about alcohol and inner ear structures
Read MoreLink Love: Drink Blogs
Hot chocolate with Greek yogurt, wine etiquette, and more stories from food blogs you should read
Read More10 Busiest Nights Of The Year For Bars
Which nights of the year are the busiest for your local watering hole?
Read More10 Busiest Nights Of The Year For Bars Slideshow
Bartenders gave us the inside scoop on the craziest nights of the year. Avoid bars on these nights...or don't.
Read MoreDelicious And Boozy Homemade Holiday Gifts
From homemade fruit vodka to marinated fruit, here are easy, boozy gifts for the holidays
Read MoreAbsolut Art Only Uses Light And Shadows
Watch the making of a creative bus shelter Absolut ad
Read MoreVIDEO: Cocktail Demo Of 'A Night In Tunisia'
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola shows the ingredients for this jazz-inspired cocktail
Read MoreWorst Drinks To Order At Your Office Holiday Party
How to survive your office holiday party with (most of) your honor intact
Read MoreSmuggler's Cove: Smuggler's Cove: Giving You A Rum For Your Money
Smuggler's Cove: Giving You a Rum for Your Money
Read MoreWilson And Wilson, A "Hidden" Treat For Cocktailians
Wilson and Wilson, A "Hidden" Treat for Cocktailians
Read MoreAmerica's 25 Best Sports Bars
Taking everything from beer and wings to game watchability into consideration, these are the best sports bars in the country
Read MoreAmerica's 25 Best Sports Bars
Taking everything from beer and wings to game watchability into consideration, these are the best sports bars in the country
Read MoreSleeping At The Distillery
These spirited inns and cabins offer drink lovers the ultimate and unique experience of staying on-site
Read MoreWarm Specialty Drinks Heat Up Bar Business
Bartenders put twists on the classics, like hot buttered rum and hot chocolate
Read MoreCheap Drinks And Ghost Pirates All In One Place!
Cheap Drinks and Ghost Pirates All In One Place!
Read MoreBeaches? Babes? Bikinis? Yep, We're In Miami.
Beaches? Babes? Bikinis? Yep, We're in Miami.
Read MoreThe Name Tells You Everything You Need To Know
The Name Tells You Everything You Need to Know
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Facts (37)
Butterball Turkey Farm Raided
Mercy for Animals released a video showing animal cruelty at the North Carolina farm
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: France's 'Cola Tax'; Panda Express Dry Cleaners; And Drunk Shopping
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreMoroccan Food Is The Most Exciting 2012 Trend
Readers voted on the food trend they're looking forward to trying
Read More'Sh*t Girls Say' Leads To 'Sh*t Vegans Say'
Watch this video compiling everything vegans say
Read MoreMedia Mix: Exploding Churros; Marshmallow Vodka Madness; And Carla Hall's Food Journey
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreMedia Mix: Frosting Can't Fly; Sabering Champagne; And "Challa-Peño" Food
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed this holiday weekend
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: World's Longest Sushi; Olive Garden's Pesto Problem; And Chinese Cheese
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreMedia Mix: White Castle May Serve Booze; How To Raise A Salt-Loving Chef; And Artisanal Pastrami
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreMedia Mix: François Payard's Pet Peeve; Tokyo's Coffee Boom; And Bourdain's Best NY Meal
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreDumpster Diving To Feed The Family
Watch this video about a man who feeds his family with found food
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: 2-Year-Old (Edible) Sandwiches; The 'Fast-Food Bandit'; And Beer Candy
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreTop Food Trend Predictions For 2012
We read the tea leaves and spelled out the letters in our alphabet soup to find out the future of food
Read MoreHealthier Than You Think: Foods To Enjoy Guilt-Free
What party foods to eat this holiday season
Read MoreTop Food Trend Predictions For 2012 Slideshow
Top Food Trend Predictions for 2012 Slideshow
Read MoreMedia Mix: Roy Choi's Next Move; Hooters Leaves SF; And Pépin's American Journey
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreFormulating The Foolproof 'Trendy' Menu
Stipple that fennel emulsion with cold-pressed chervil oil and serve
Read MorePhotographer Recreates Van Gogh With Food
Colored salts and spices create gorgeous landscapes
Read MoreMedia Mix: International Christmas Dinners; Doritos Taco Goes National; And Dream Holiday Guests
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreChefs Predict Top Menu Trends For 2012
Locally sourced meat, seafood, and produce again top the list of hot menu trends as predicted by chefs
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: Meth Cheese Sauce; Reusable Bag Backlash; And The Cantaloupe Crisis Ends
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
Read MoreMedia Mix: Dangerous Cup Noodles; Restaurants For Obese Diners; And An FDA-Approved Hangover Cure
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreWhat's Going To Happen In Food In 2012?
Editors at the James Beard Foundation and Epicurious weigh in with their 2012 food predictions
Read MoreJames Beard Foundation Adds Award Categories
Coverage in a food-focused publication, in a general interest publication, in visual storytelling, and outstanding bar program
Read MoreWhat Went Viral In 2011
We scoured through our archives to find the 10 hottest trending people, videos, and topics in the food world
Read MoreMedia Mix: Apple Juice's Downfall; Humane Foie Gras; And Construction Sites' Urban Farms
We've rounded up the biggest headlines you may have missed
Read MoreWeekly Media Mix: $2 Subs; Exploding Tofu; And The Wrap Inventor
Some of the week's biggest food and drink stories
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Global Cuisines (19)
5 Best Travel Videos Of The Year
Our favorite videos of 2011 that brought us across the world
Read MoreThe ABCs Of The ABC Islands
Fashion designers have capsule collections, and so does the Caribbean.
Read MoreTijuana's New Dining Scene
Discover the delectable new food scene in Mexico’s infamous, tourist border town
Read More12 Weirdest Snacks In The World
From scorpion lollipops to turtle eggs, these are some of the world’s most bizarre snack foods
Read MoreThere Is Now An R. Kelly Cruise
It's called the 'Love Letter Cruise,' departing Miami Oct. 1
Read MoreOff-Season And Offbeat: Southern Africa
The ultimate guide to exploring Southern Africa on a budget
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Guides (42)
Kim Kardashian's Event Planner's Top Party Tips
8 essential elements to have to make your next party fabulous
Read MoreThere's An Angry Birds Gingerbread House, Too
Gingerbread, fondant birds and pigs, and a lot of work
Read MoreHow To Start New Year's Off On The Right Foot
Take our quiz to test your knowledge of lucky New Year's traditions
Read MoreThe Perfect New Year's For Two
Swap out that lavish night out on the town for a romantic New Year’s at home you’ll never forget
Read MoreOprah's Favorite Things Delivered Nationwide From We Take The Cake
What's the best cupcake in America? Oprah knows
Read MoreGingerbread House Turns Into Transformers Bot
Watch this robot in disguise reveal its true self
Read MoreDo I Need A Seating Chart?
7 tips for the modern host to ensure that the dinner table is filled with good cheer
Read MoreThe Perfect Cheese Board
One pro's tips on how to assemble a gourmet spread of cheeses at home
Read MoreParty Supplies Everyone Should Have
Our 12 favorite must-have party items for any kind of get-together
Read MoreKim Kardashian's Event Planner's Top Party Tips Slideshow
8 essential elements to have to make your next party fabulous
Read MoreThe Perfect Cheese Board Slideshow
The Daily Meal tells you exactly what you need for a perfect cheese board to start your party off right.
Read MoreOutrageous Holiday Light Displays
Oh Holy Light! Jaw-dropping home light displays from YouTube
Read MoreKid-Friendly Holiday Kitchen Crafts
Keeping kids entertained is hard; here are a few easy activities to keep them happy and full
Read MoreBoston's Famous Phillips Candy House Offers Up Sweet Holiday Confections
Artisanal treats for last-minute gifts
Read MoreTop Tips For The Perfect Holiday Toast
Professional advice for mastering the art of giving the perfect holiday toast
Read More5 Last-Minute Gifts For Food Lovers
Great gifts for your main squeeze, regardless of whether they’re a home cook or not
Read MoreSet The Perfect Holiday Table
5 rules to keep in mind for a table that wows your guests and never feels old
Read More8 Quick And Easy Party Appetizers
Dress up these must-have store-bought items for irresistible party foods guests will love
Read MoreChristmas Songs That Make Us Hungry
Take our quiz to see how well you know your favorite holiday songs starring all sorts of seasonal treats
Read More9 Homemade Gift Ideas
Delicious gifts that are easy to make at home and are sure to delight
Read More9 Super Green Christmas Decorations
Easy, money-saving ways to decorate with herbs for the holidays with herbs, greens, and pinecones
Read More10 Ornaments You'd Rather Eat
Our favorite foods, fit for hanging on the tree, that will make you hungry for more
Read MoreHave A Drama-Free Holiday
10 tips for minimizing the drama when family gathers around the table this year
Read MoreCheck Out This Ewok-Themed Gingerbread Set
A blogger creates a 'Star Wars'-themed holiday treat
Read More5 Sexy Food Gifts
Aphrodisiac-worthy treats to gift your boyfriend or girlfriend any time of year
Read MoreGail Simmons' Perfect Party Music Picks
Gail Simmons and husband Jeremy Abrams share their tips for choosing the right tunes for your next party
Read MoreWhat Event Planners Bring To The Party
Why you should hire a professional when planning a party — and the questions to ask
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Healthy Eating (46)
Trans Fat Linked To Bad Memory, Brain Shrinkage
Studies reveal that older people with diets low in trans fats do better with memory tests
Read MoreMother-Child Relationships Affect Teen Obesity
Research shows that a stronger mother-child bond reduces chances of obesity
Read More7 Quick Tips For Slimming Down Comfort Foods
Tricks and tips from the Sneaky Chef for lowering the calories and fat in your favorite comfort foods
Read More10 Foods With The Highest Pesticide Residue Levels
Find out if your favorite fruit or vegetable is on this list
Read MoreThe Truth About Holiday Weight Gain
Studies show that an average person only gains 1 to 2 pounds over the holidays
Read MoreLean Beef Keeps Hearts Healthy
A Pennsylvania State University study shows that lean beef is important in a healthy diet
Read MoreWhat's The Deal With Grass-Fed Beef?
Find out what grass-fed really means and the other terms found on meat labels
Read More10 Reasons To Eat Breakfast
Find out why eating breakfast can lead to a healthier and happier you
Read MoreWatercress And Radicchio Salad With Fuyu Persimmons
Watercress and Radicchio Salad with Fuyu Persimmons
Read MoreQuinoa With Mustard Greens And Chickpeas Recipe
Quinoa with Mustard Greens and Chickpeas Recipe
Read MoreExercise Info Is More Effective Than Calorie Counts
Teens don't buy as much soda when they know it takes 50 minutes to jog it off
Read MoreChewing Gum Could Help Test Taking
A study shows that chewing gum before a test helps jog memory
Read MoreMost Readers Disapprove Of Fat Taxes
We asked what foods America should tax; most people said nothing
Read MoreAre You A Woman? Start Eating Fish
New research says fish could protect women from heart disease
Read MoreWhat Additives Are In Your Favorite Foods?
We take a look at what these additives really are and how dangerous they are for you
Read MoreYeah, No One Looks At Nutrition Labels
Shoppers may say they look at calorie counts, but they don't
Read MorePointsPlus Pasta With Broccoli Rabe And Bolognese Sauce Recipe
PointsPlus Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Read More10 Tips For A Healthier Holiday Season Slideshow
10 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season Slideshow
Read More10 Tips For A Healthier Holiday Season
A few simple tricks to keep you healthy and happy this holiday season
Read MoreWhat Is Quinoa?
The Daily Meal everything you need to know about the delicious, simple, and nutritious grain from a short history to how to use this food.
Read MorePaleo Dirty Cauliflower 'Rice' Recipe
For those avoiding starchy high-carb foods such as white rice, cauliflower “rice” is a wonderful alternative that is highly nutritious.
Read MoreRomaine Lettuce With Roasted Garlic And Parmesan Dressing
Romaine Lettuce with Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Dressing
Read MoreSimple Ingredients Made Spectacular
Taking fresh, simple ingredients and making them into delicious and healthy meals
Read MoreBaked Sweet Potato Fries With Parmesan And Cinnamon
It is essential to have healthy alternatives to favorite junk foods (ahem, french fries) in your recipe repertoire
Read MorePointsPlus Hickory-Roasted Bison With Potatoes Recipe
PointsPlus Hickory-Roasted Bison with Potatoes Recipe
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How-Tos (7)
VIDEO: De-Shelling Lobster
The Water Club's Aaron Bashy shows his tricks for getting lobster out of the shell
Read MoreHow To Make The Perfect Brownie
Brownie queen Kim Ima shares her secrets and tips for making the perfect brownie
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Kitchen Tools (21)
Your Italian Olive Oil May Be From Greece
A police investigation discovered that Italian olive oil distributors may be cheating the system
Read MoreSecret Ingredients In Your Favorite Foods
Ingredients you may not have known were in some of your favorite food products
Read MoreThe Best Smoked Salmon
Which brands of smoked salmon brands are worth celebrating with during the holidays?
Read More10 Tools For A Well-Stocked Kitchen
Essential tools for your kitchen that won't deplete your bank account
Read MoreWho Makes The Best Store-Bought Chicken Soup?
Which packaged soup belongs in your shopping cart? The Daily Meal tested 10 brands to find out
Read MoreWho Makes The Best Store-Bought Chicken Soup? Slideshow
Who Makes the Best Store-Bought Chicken Soup? Slideshow
Read MoreThe Best And Worst Products At Trader Joe's Slideshow
We found the best and the worst products that you can buy at the beloved Trader Joe's grocery store.
Read MoreElton John Improvs An Oven Manual Song
This hidden gem showcases the legend's talent, and convinces you to read your oven manual
Read MoreCup Noodles Made A Cup Noodles Robot
For Nissin Cup Noodle's 40th anniversary, they created an adorable robot, of course
Read MoreKids' Cereal More Sugary Than Twinkies
A recent study shows that some childrens' cereal contains more sugar than Twinkies
Read MoreWhat Happens When Skittles Gives Out Boom Boxes
Watch a Skittle-covered boom box spawn a dancing love story
Read MoreWin A New Food Processor!
You could be the lucky winner of a Magimix by Robot-Coupe food processor
Read MoreLimited-Edition Fudge Covered Ritz Crackers, So Wrong
GutterGourmet reports on a classic cracker reinterpreted with chocolate
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News (211)
VIDEO: Champagne Alternatives
Hervé Rousseau of Flûte discusses which sparkling wines are best for New Year's
Read More50 Plausible New Year's Resolutions
Watch a comedian list off 50 resolutions to make you laugh
Read More5 Party Ideas To Extend The Holiday Spirit
Great post-holiday party ideas to kick off the new year and ward off the winter blues
Read MoreBest Mountain-Side Eats For Ski Season
8 top spots to fuel up and chill out slope-side this season
Read MoreSplash Marsala In The Glass, Not Just In The Zabaglione
A cooking wine that's good enough for the glass
Read MoreTop Drink Trend Predictions For 2012
What you can expect to find in your glass in the new year
Read MoreCoffee 101: The French Press
Watch this video demonstrating how to make perfect French Press coffee
Read More12 Hotel New Year's Eve Parties To Crash
Well by crash, we mean R.S.V.P for and show up to in your Sunday best
Read MoreA Recycling Bin Hands Out Free Bottle Of Wine
Would you take a gift-wrapped bottle from the trash can?
Read MoreVIDEO: Growing Spinach In Winter
Jack Algiere of Stone Barns describes his methods for producing sweet, thriving spinach in the cold
Read MoreNo Spitting Allowed: Toast In The New Year With These High-Falutin' Flutes
Wine reviews with honest verdicts
Read MoreHot Coffeehouse Holiday Drinks To Make At Home
How to save money while still getting your caffeine fix
Read MoreIntroducing The Daily Meal's New Drink City Guide Pages
Guides to the drink scenes in The Daily Meal's 12 featured cities
Read MoreMeet The Roaster: Todd Carmichael Of La Colombe
A peek inside the world of a man who is dedicated to coffee
Read MoreSugar Highs And Caffeine Kicks At A Quirky Café
Sugar Highs and Caffeine Kicks at a Quirky Café
Read MoreWhen Your Holiday Dinner Is Donated
A story about a holiday dinner, gifted in a brown paper bag, from a couple of strangers
Read MoreThe First Great California Wine Writer
Robert Lawrence Balzer lead many lives, along the way helping to create the modern California wine business
Read MoreA New Wine For The Holidays That Has Everyone Buzzed
This New Zealand newcomer describes itself as a 'rough-as-guts wine'
Read MoreVIDEO: Latke Tips
Three chefs show their secrets for latkes in time for New York's Third Annual Latke Festival
Read MoreA Book For Food Lovers Who Love Wine
Why 'The Food Lover's Guide to Wine' makes a perfect holiday gift
Read MoreVIDEO: Didier Elena On The Changing New York Food Scene
The Adour Alain Ducasse chef shares his impressions of how food has evolved in his adopted city
Read MoreKombucha Ale Will Be More Boozy Than Normal
Beyond Kombucha is developing alcoholic Kombuchas, so you can start replacing your teas now
Read MoreA Farm-To-Table Gem In The Heart Of Harvard Square
A Farm-to-Table Gem in the Heart of Harvard Square
Read More11 Amazing Holiday Hotel Specials
Where to go for festive holiday specials at hotels around the world
Read MoreVIDEO: Knife Sharpening Tips
The French Culinary Institute teaches its tips for keeping your knives sharp
Read MoreCelebrating The Sanctity Of A Well-Brewed Beer
Celebrating the Sanctity of a Well-Brewed Beer
Read MoreFantastic Cocktails That Can Be Enjoyed Outside While You Wait
Fantastic Cocktails That Can Be Enjoyed Outside While You Wait
Read MoreVIDEO: Cheddar Cheese Basics
Kurt Beecher Dammeier of Beecher's Handmade Cheese teaches the essentials of Cheddar
Read MoreVIDEO: Barbados Travel Tips
Chefs at the Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival share their picks for eating and drinking in Barbados
Read MoreIn Bouley's Kitchen, Beaujolais Crus Meet Hay-Scented Chicken
The star chef creates a simple, elegant meal to show off the wines' versatility
Read MoreWhat Is Gluten Free?
The real story behind the gluten free fad taking over the United States.
Read MoreWill Ferrell's Old Milwaukee Ads Are Hilarious
The Hollywood star goes hand fishing in these ads shot in Davenport, Iowa
Read More13 Over-The-Top Gingerbread Houses
From 400-pound chocolate-covered creations to an Occupy North Pole protest, these gingerbread houses steal the show
Read MoreBaby Shower Trends You May Actually Enjoy
Which hot, new baby shower trends are crowd-pleasers?
Read MoreWhat Your "Drink" Says About You On A Date Slideshow
What Your "Drink" Says About You on a Date Slideshow
Read More9 Unhealthy Drinks To Avoid At The Supermarket Slideshow
9 Unhealthy Drinks to Avoid at the Supermarket Slideshow
Read MoreVIDEO: Gingerbread House How-To
Romina Peixoto of Le Cirque gives the steps to perfecting a gingerbread house
Read MoreStarbucks In Chicago To Get Alcohol
Chicago will be the next market to see Starbucks locations selling beer and wine
Read MoreVIDEO: How To Make The Perfect Brownie
Brownie queen Kim Ima shares her secrets and tips for making the perfect brownie
Read MoreCafé Pedlar's Honey Cortado
Try this perfect blend of coffee, milk, and honey at the popular Brooklyn café
Read MoreDunkin' Donuts Hosts Holiday Twitter Contest
Twitter contest promotes mint hot chocolate and coffee served on JetBlue
Read More5 Top Cities For Holiday Lights
Festive holiday lights and giant Christmas trees light up across the country
Read MoreVIDEO: Parsnips For Winter
Jack Algiere of Stone Barns describes the benefits of growing parsnips through the winter
Read MoreWinter Vegetable Series: Growing Parsnips, Carrots And Spinach
Jack Algiere of Stone Barns gives his tips for growing vegetables during the winter
Read MoreNo Spitting Allowed: A Great Malbec For Ribs; A Rias Baixas For The House; And A Limp Cabernet
Wine reviews with honest verdicts
Read MoreVIDEO: Vegetable Cooking Tips From Didier Elena
The Adour Alain Ducasse executive chef recommends a slow-cooking method
Read MoreHolidays Wouldn't Be The Same Without Family
Our readers voted on their favorite part of the holiday season
Read MoreVIDEO: Chocolate Eggplant Demo
Dolci author Francine Segan demonstrates her recipe for this quirky treat
Read More20 Easy Holiday Party Ideas Slideshow
Use these holiday party ideas to be the best host of the year. 20 Easy Holiday Party Ideas Slideshow
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Non-Alcoholic (11)
Jim Carrey, Eva Mendes, And Ryan Gosling Act Out A Drunk Christmas Story
It stalls and stops, but in the end, it's totally worth it
Read MoreFestive (And Safe) Drinks For Pregnant Women
Non-alcoholic holiday cocktails for expectant mothers
Read MoreMatt Damon Gives Kids Water Bottles For Christmas
The star dresses up like Santa and convinces them that water is more important than zombies and Justin Bieber
Read MoreBest Eggnog To Buy (And The Worst)
See which eggnog brands ranked highest in our taste test, and which are better left on the supermarket shelf
Read MoreIs There Flame Retardant In Your Soda?
Health groups are concerned about brominated vegetable oil in soda
Read MoreTchaikovsky Gets The Wine Glass Treatment
Glass harpists play 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'
Read MoreWhite Coca-Cola Cans Freak Consumers Out
They've stopped producing the holiday-themed white cans
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Occasions (38)
Chefs' Favorite Hangover Cures
If you don’t want to sleep it off, try these 8 inspired remedies from around the world
Read MoreFestive Latke Recipes
Experiment with the holiday staple with these delicious recipes from around the web
Read MoreThis Holiday Season, Everyone Will Be Eating Gingerbread Men
Our readers voted on their favorite holiday sweet
Read MoreHow Are Candy Canes Made?
Watch this video showing the factory process behind the ubiquitous holiday sweet
Read MoreButternut Squash And Leek Latkes With Pan-Roasted Cumin
Butternut Squash and Leek Latkes with Pan-Roasted Cumin
Read MoreFennel And Orange Salad With Niçoise Olives Recipe
Fennel and Orange Salad with Niçoise Olives Recipe
Read MoreScallops With Crisp Parma Ham And Arugula Recipe
Scallops with Crisp Parma Ham and Arugula Recipe
Read MoreA Mexican-Inspired Holiday Dinner
Spice up this year's holiday dinner with these fantastic recipes
Read MoreButternut Squash Gratin With Mescal-Marinated Dates Recipe
Butternut Squash Gratin with Mescal-Marinated Dates Recipe
Read MoreCoconut Braised Beef Short Rib With Sweet Potato And Butternut Squash Kimchi Recipe
Coconut Braised Beef Short Rib with Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Kimchi Recipe
Read MoreA 'Mad Men'-Inspired Meal
Love the show? Then celebrate the holidays just like Draper and Sterling did
Read MoreBraised Leg Of Lamb With Garlicky Root Vegetable Purée
Braised Leg of Lamb with Garlicky Root Vegetable Purée
Read MoreThe 2011 Gift Guide For Home Cooks
Find the perfect gift for any cooking aficionado this holiday season
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash With Garlic And Sage Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic and Sage Recipe
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Recipes (127)
SOUTH-ASIAN SNACKS: SPICY POTATO AND GREEN CHILLI CUTLETS WITH MINT CHUTNEY
SOUTH-ASIAN SNACKS: SPICY POTATO AND GREEN CHILLI CUTLETS WITH MINT CHUTNEY
Read MoreSheet-Pan Chicken Paprikash With Potatoes
Using a sheet pan to make chicken paprikash updates this classic Hungarian dish's flavor and makes clean-up a snap.
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Melissa Clark's Grown-Up Brown Betty; Tangerine Ice; And More
A weekly roundup from the best food sections across the country
Read MoreBaked Fontina With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Thyme Recipe
Baked Fontina with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Thyme Recipe
Read MoreCoolest Cooking Techniques Of The Year
From smoking salmon on a stove to preparing sushi, Food & Wine looks at standout cooking techniques of 2011
Read MoreWendy's Returns To Japan With Restaurant Opening
Two years after its abrupt exit at the end of 2009, when Wendy’s closed 71 restaurants, Wendy's returns to Japan
Read MoreGrocery Stores Creating 'Man Aisles'
Big chains are noticing their clientele changing, so they're developing 'man aisles'
Read MoreQT Vietnamese Sandwich's Lemongrass Beef Bánh Mì
This Sandwich of the Week features a Vietnamese hoagie that holds its own in the City of Brotherly Love
Read MoreOrecchiette With Wilted Spinach, Chickpeas, And Pimentón Recipe
Orecchiette with Wilted Spinach, Chickpeas, and Pimentón Recipe
Read MoreEgg In The Hole
Using potato bread makes this recipe — the bread gets that perfect golden-brown crispy, making it perfect for mopping up that nice, runny yolk.
Read MoreGoat Cheese And Roasted Garlic Beehive Recipe
Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Beehive Recipe
Read MoreBroiled Bocconcini Di Pura Capra Wrapped In Speck Recipe
Broiled Bocconcini di Pura Capra Wrapped in Speck Recipe
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Jamie Oliver's Turkey Ham Pie; Holiday Cookies; And More
A weekly roundup from the best food sections
Read MoreSweet Ways To Enjoy Gingerbread
The traditional gingery dessert does wonders for cakes and waffles
Read MoreHow To Serve Bacon For The Holidays
Incorporate everyone's favorite ingredient into your holiday feast
Read MoreGreen Bean Salad With Radicchio, Roquefort, And Mushrooms Recipe
Green Bean Salad with Radicchio, Roquefort, and Mushrooms Recipe
Read MoreFranks 'N' Dawgs' Tur-Doggin
For this Sandwich of the Week, a humble sausage gets five-star treatment
Read MoreExploring Burmese Cuisine: Khow Suey (Curried Chicken And Noodles In Coconut Milk Broth)
Exploring Burmese Cuisine: Khow Suey (Curried Chicken and Noodles in Coconut Milk Broth)
Read MoreExploring Burmese Cuisine: Khow Suey (Curried Chicken And Noodles In Coconut Milk Broth)
Exploring Burmese Cuisine: Khow Suey (Curried Chicken and Noodles in Coconut Milk Broth)
Read MoreEasy Cookie Recipes To Cure Those Winter Blues
It's cookie time! Make one of these easy treats today
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Jacques Pépin's Salmon Fillets; Andrew Carmellini's Red Chicken; And More
A weekly roundup from the best food sections across the country
Read More'Tis The Season: Enjoy Eggnog Without Sipping It
How to use the seasonal drink in all of your sweets
Read MoreHalal Cart-Style Chicken And Rice With White Sauce Recipe
Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice with White Sauce Recipe
Read MoreFreezable Holiday Recipes To Make In Advance
Easy crowd-pleasers to cook and freeze ahead of time
Read MoreLemon-Almond And Smoked Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Lemon-Almond and Smoked Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Read MoreAmerica's Best Ribs For 2011
There are few meals more primal and delicious than a rack of ribs, but who makes the country's best?
Read MoreHoliday Menu Items, From Sweet To Savory
Chains across America take varied approaches to holiday menus
Read MoreAmazing Citrus Spray Plugs Right Into Fruit
Watch this nifty plug-and-use citrus spray in action
Read MoreFood Cart (Or Truck) Recipes To Make At Home
What to whip up when there aren't any food trucks around
Read MoreCecinas Soler's Loco Lomo Sandwich
Sandwich of the Week travels way south to Chile, where avocado reigns supreme
Read MoreSurvey: Burger King Not Yet A Hit With Parents
Burger King still has far to go before catching up with McDonald’s and Wendy’s
Read MoreEntertaining On Christmas: Chicken Liver Pate With Cranberry Sauce
Entertaining on Christmas: Chicken Liver Pate with Cranberry Sauce
Read MoreEntertaining On Christmas: Chicken Liver Pate With Cranberry Sauce
Entertaining on Christmas: Chicken Liver Pate with Cranberry Sauce
Read MoreHomemade Marshmallows
Try experimenting with the marshmallow, dyeing it different colors, or adding different flavored extracts, or using fun cookie cutters when cutting.
Read MorePizza Chains Break Online Ordering Records
Domino’s, Papa John’s, and Pizza Hut online and mobile sales of pizza got a big boost after Thanksgiving
Read MoreEasy Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Truth be told, I don’t usually order bread pudding when I eat out. To me, the fact alone that the main ingredient is bread brings the indulgence factor.
Read MoreTaco Bell Focuses On Future With New Taco
The quick-service chain is aiming to bounce back in 2012 with an aggressive rollout of new products
Read MoreYukon Gold Mashed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Pear Walnut Soup; Indian Pudding Cookies; And More
A weekly roundup from the best food sections across the country
Read MoreJay Leno's Uncle Louie's Chicken Wings Marinara Recipe
Jay Leno’s Uncle Louie’s Chicken Wings Marinara Recipe
Read MoreFast-Casual Frita Batidos Eyes Growth
Chef Eve Aronoff continues to work on the Fritas Batidos business model, streamlining it and creating organized systems
Read MoreSouth-Asian Cooking Series: Prawn Masala (Spicy Prawn Curry)
South-Asian Cooking Series: Prawn Masala (Spicy Prawn Curry)
Read More2011's Over-The-Top Fast Foods
Sausage Pancake Bites, 6-Cheese-Double-Bacon Pizza, and 8 other blatant ways to up the grease factor
Read MoreSmoky Lamb Burgers With Mint-Chile Pickled Cucumbers Recipe
Smoky Lamb Burgers with Mint-Chile Pickled Cucumbers Recipe
Read MoreHow Do You Fix A Food Fail?
Top food bloggers share their secrets for fixing cooking mistakes
Read MoreDelicious Recipes Featuring Spaghetti Squash
Creative flavor combinations using the seasonal gourd
Read MoreGalbi Jjim (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs)
Learn how to make Korean galbi jjim - braised beef short ribs. Perfect for lunar new year celebrations and delicious every night.
Read MoreTasti D-Lite Buys Planet Smoothie
Planet Smoothie acquisition expected to broaden menu offerings of both brands, increase sales, and step up unit growth
Read MoreFamous Dave's, Charley's Launch Fast-Casual Concepts
Chains debut prototypes to compete in rapidly expanding sector
Read MoreQuick-Service Chains Drop Kids Meal Toys
McDonald's and Burger King said toys will be sold separately for 10 cents with the purchase of a kids meal
Read MoreChicken Sauté Sec With Mushrooms And Artichokes Recipe
Chicken Sauté Sec with Mushrooms and Artichokes Recipe
Read MoreThe Lobster Grilled Cheese At The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood
This Sandwich of the Week features a simple pairing of lobster and white Cheddar in Connecticut
Read MoreChickpea And Spinach Stew Recipe
Don’t be fooled — even though this stew is vegetarian, it’s as hearty and satisfying as anything with meat.
Read MoreSausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash With Pinenuts And Cherries
Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Pinenuts and Cherries
Read MoreWeekly Recipe Review: Ferran Adrià's Bananas; Honeycomb Candy; And More
A weekly roundup from the best food sections across the country
Read MorePointsPlus Asparagus, Bacon, And Cheese Strata Recipe
PointsPlus Asparagus, Bacon, and Cheese Strata Recipe
Read MoreBroiled Fish With Maple Glaze, Braised Fennel, And Sautéed Chard Recipe
Broiled Fish with Maple Glaze, Braised Fennel, and Sautéed Chard Recipe
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Restaurants (75)
Regional Hot Dogs Hit It Big With National Smashburger
A look at how catering to local tastes works for this national chain
Read MoreSneak Peek Of BabyCakes NYC's Newest LA Shop
Check out these photos of the vegan bakery's newest outpost, opening today
Read MoreWill In-N-Out Head To Denver?
City officials are pushing the California-based chain to set up shop in Denver
Read MoreRestaurants Plan For Commodity Inflation, Menu Price Increases
Commodity costs will continue to skyrocket in 2012
Read More2012's Most Exciting Restaurant Openings
The most hotly anticipated restaurant openings next year
Read MoreThe Daily Creative Food Co.: Fresh Breakfasts For Health-Conscious Folks
Fresh Breakfasts for Health-Conscious Folks
Read MoreMore Facts And Controversies Regarding Chick-Fil-A Slideshow
More Facts and Controversies Regarding Chick-fil-A Slideshow
Read MoreValentino: Celebrating 40 Years With A White Truffle Dinner
Celebrating 40 Years with a White Truffle Dinner
Read MoreOpenTable: Top Restaurants Of 2011
OpenTable Inc. has named the top 100 U.S. restaurants of the year based on more than 10 million user-submitted reviews
Read MoreVIDEO: Veselka's History And Future
Tom Birchard talks about the history of the famed Ukrainian restaurant, and the new iteration on New York's Lower East Side
Read MoreJohnny's Po-Boys: At Johnny's, "Even The Failures Are Edible"
At Johnny's, "Even the Failures Are Edible"
Read More10 Best Restaurants For Celebrating New Year's Eve
The Daily Meal's picks for the best places to 'eat in' the new year
Read MoreFoodbeast Creates 2-Foot Taco Bell Burrito
They dropped by the Taco Bell test kitchen and made a 'Double Wide' burrito
Read MoreIf Pizza Is A Vegetable, This Is My New Favorite Salad Bar
If Pizza Is a Vegetable, This Is My New Favorite Salad Bar
Read MoreThe Ultimate Christmas Restaurant Primer 2011
Whether you're traveling, tired, or lazy, these great restaurants are serving Christmas dinner
Read MoreAchatz Scraps New Year's Eve Party Plan
They had an 'overwhelming' number of requests for tables
Read MoreFast-Food Toy Ban Only Kind Of Works
New research shows that a fast-food toy ban in Santa Clara didn't increase healthy options
Read MoreChick-Fil-A Responds To Cashier's Racist Mistake
Chick-fil-A Responds to Cashier's Racist Mistake
Read MoreArcaro & Genell: Seeking The "Pizza Capital Of The World"
Seeking the "Pizza Capital of the World"
Read MoreThe Daily Meal's Year In Restaurant Reviews 2011
A look at the best spots we ate at this year
Read MoreYum Plans Widescale International Growth
The chief executive of the world's largest restaurant operator says it's only “on the ground floor” of international growth
Read MoreWendy's Voted Most Popular In Reader Poll
The chain beat out McDonald's and Burger King, surprisingly
Read MoreNew Food App Alert: Updated Ness Drops Today
The updated application combines Yelp and Facebook
Read MoreLorusso Gourmet Pizza Focaccia: Old-World Recipes, Homemade Touches
Old-World Recipes, Homemade Touches
Read MoreThe End Of The Ray's Pizza War?
Famous Original Ray's gets the last laugh as it takes over the former Greenwich Village location of Famous Ray's
Read MoreHangover Cured At Chef Lupe Liang's Culinary Circus
Hangover Cured at Chef Lupe Liang's Culinary Circus
Read MoreA Grant Achatz-Hosted Holiday Party?
Imagine: Sampling Adrià-inspired cuisine with the interns
Read MoreA Salvadoran And Mexican Feast, Hot And Quick
A Salvadoran and Mexican Feast, Hot and Quick
Read MoreBurger King Joins McDonald's In Skirting Toy Ban
Using loopholes in the law, the two fast-food giants continue to sell their toy-kids' meal combos
Read MoreNando's Drops Dictator Ad
After heavy political reactions in Zimbabwe, the fast-food joint dropped the ad
Read More11 Things That Make Your Waiter Mad
From asking if they just killed the cow to stacking empty plates, these are the things that really make your waiter's skin crawl
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Traditions (21)
10 Rules For Dining Out With Friends
The right way to divide your restaurant bill and other essential rules to remember when dining out with a crowd
Read MoreBoston Wine Festival: January 6-March 30
Nearly three months’ worth of vineyard lunches and wine tastings in Boston
Read MoreDecline A Party Invite Without Insulting Your Host
What to do when there are too many parties to go to, and too little time
Read MoreRules For Regifting
Don’t like that gourmet gift basket or bottle of wine? What you should know before passing it along
Read More3 Truffle Festivals To Kick Off 2012
3 festivals that celebrate the indulgent and coveted truffle
Read MoreDo I Have To Bring A Hostess Gift And A Holiday Present?
For holiday parties, are both a hostess gift and a holiday present required?
Read More9 Ultimate New Year's Eve Destinations Slideshow
9 Ultimate New Year’s Eve Destinations Slideshow
Read MoreTips For The Perfect Disney Holiday
How to experience all the holiday spirit Disney has to offer
Read More15 Delicious New Year's Eve Traditions
Countries around the world ring in the new year with everything from sugary cakes to suckling pig
Read More7 Merry Cities To Spend Christmas
From Boston’s cobblestoned streets to Taos’ paper lanterns, these are the country’s most festive cities
Read More10 Best Christmas Markets
Gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and homemade decorations abound in the world’s most festive holiday markets
Read MoreIs It OK To Rearrange Seating Cards?
What to do when you’ve been assigned a seat next to someone you can’t stand
Read MoreYosemite's Bracebridge Holiday Dinner: December 13-25
A once-in-a-lifetime holiday dinner held yearly in Yosemite
Read MoreIs It OK To Use A Coupon On A Date?
Tacky or trendy? Should you pull out that Groupon or Gilt gift certificate for your next fancy date?
Read MoreCheck Out The Food & Wine Classic In Aspen's Star-Studded Lineup
Tickets are on sale for $1,125 until March 15, 2012
Read MoreVIDEO: Holiday Party Etiquette
Peggy Post, one the authors of ‘Emily Post’s Etiquette,’ talks do's and don’ts of holiday parties
Read More13 Office Holiday Party Fouls
Embarrassing mistakes that have taken place at past office holiday parties, and how to prevent them
Read More4 Festivals To Help Kick Off December
Welcome winter with boozy celebrations and baked goods
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