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Penn State
How Lego Helped Improve the Texture Lab-Grown Meat
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
The toy building blocks were used to create a potentially edible structure for future cultured steak. Not that long ago, the idea of growing “real” meat in a lab and serving it as a replacement to farm-raised
Food & Dining
10 Trendy Tablecloths We’re Loving Right Now
FOOD & WINE - Morgan Goldberg
Table linens are back and better than ever. Tablecloths are cool again. That’s right, they’re not just for special occasions. Runners, table linens, and placemats can change the feel of a kitchen or dining
Recipes
Osso Buco
FOOD & WINE - Ludo Lefebvre
Chef Ludo Lefevbre uses classic braising technique in his version of Osso Buco: first, browning the veal shank to develop flavor, then sauteing the aromatics, deglazing with wine, and pouring in plenty
Cleaner Restrooms May Lead Diners to Spend More Money, Says Survey
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
Over half of respondents said they will spend more money at restaurants and other businesses with nice restrooms. As the old adage goes, you can tell a lot about a restaurant by the cleanliness of its
Exports
Tariffs Hit American Whiskey Exports Even Worse Than Previously Reported, Industry Group Says
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
A full-year report from the Distilled Spirits Council shows that exports “whiplashed” after tariffs kicked in. Last month, the trade group the Distilled Spirits Council offered a dire look at how President
Onions
French Onion Soup
FOOD & WINE - Ludo Lefebvre
Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s French Onion Soup uses a special technique for caramelizing onions: he starts with a cold pan, adds the onion, then turns the heat to high. Starting with a cold pan offers a few advantages.
New Zealand
This Country Claims to Have the Most Breweries per Capita
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
It's not the U.S. or U.K. America has a lot of breweries: Somewhere over 7,000, according to the Brewers Association, three times more than we had a decade ago. The United Kingdom has also seen an explosion
Hey, Food Influencers: Robots Are Coming for Your Jobs
FOOD & WINE - Caitlin Petreycik
Meet the data engineer who created an automated Instagram account to earn free meals. A Manhattan-based data scientist just pulled off the ultimate Instagram grift—he created a 100 percent automated account
Running Shoes
Dunkin’ and Saucony Collaborate on a Second Running Shoe
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
Created to honor the Boston Marathon, the Saucony x Dunkin’ Kinvara 10 goes on sale today. We’re just 25 days away from the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15. But for fans of food-branded
James Beard Foundation
James Beard Foundation’s 5th Annual 'Blended Burger' Project Seeks Entries
FOOD & WINE - Bridget Hallinan
The project challenges chefs to substitute some of the meat in their burgers for environmentally-friendly mushrooms. Calling all burger joints and restaurateurs—the James Beard Foundation’s “Blended Burger”
Postmates
Postmates Delivery Is Free...If You Join a Group Order
FOOD & WINE - Caitlin Petreycik
Think of it as UberPOOL for pizza and pad thai. Just a few months after debuting an autonomous delivery rover named Serve (it can carry 50 pounds, travel 30 miles, and—most importantly—it has two front
Fish
This Beer Can Be Used to Develop Film
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
Dogfish Head’s SuperEight is named after the film your grandparents shot home movies on. When Delaware’s Dogfish Head Brewery announced its 2019 release calendar in December, the return of the brewery’s
Costco
Massive Three Pound Lobster Claws Spotted at Costco
FOOD & WINE - Caitlin Petreycik
"I hope we have enough butter." Costco is where you go when you know what you want—and you know you want a lot of it. It is, after all, the home of the 27-pound bucket of mac and cheese, the 7-pound tub
Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain Memorial Book to Be Released in May
FOOD & WINE - Bridget Hallinan
The CNN project features input from Barack Obama, José Andrés, Eric Ripert, and more. It’s been almost a year since Anthony Bourdain’s death—and ever since, the tributes to the late chef, writer, and host
New York State
New York Adds Mead to Its Ongoing Craft Beverage Booster Program
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
The new ‘Farm Meadery Licenses’ are similar to the state’s farm brewery, distillery, and cidery laws. Though America’s craft beer, cider, and spirits boom has clearly been driven by increased interest
Cotton Candy
This Peeps Science Diorama Contest Makes the Classic Easter Candy Educational
FOOD & WINE - Bridget Hallinan
Schrödinger's Peep—enough said. At this point, Peeps are pretty synonymous with Easter—in fact, the chick- and bunny-shaped marshmallow treats came out with several new flavors this year to celebrate holiday,
Tel Aviv
The Price of a Beer in the World’s Most Expensive Cities
FOOD & WINE - Mike Pomranz
A recent survey looked at how much a single bottle of beer costs in stores. Last month, we looked at the average cost of a bottle of wine in the ten most expensive cities around the world as determined
San Francisco, CA
Cebu Debuts in Chicago with Regional Filipino Cuisine and Next-Level Halo-Halo
FOOD & WINE - Oset Babur
The new restaurant highlights Cebuano cooking’s Chinese and Spanish influences. Siblings Cybill, Marlon, and Malvin Tan didn’t open their first restaurant to serve Americanized versions of the dishes grew
Communal Table Podcast: Angie Mar
FOOD & WINE - Kat Kinsman
Beatrice Inn chef-owner Angie Mar talks money, mentorship, and hustle. Chefs and restaurant workers take great care of everyone else, but often they need a little help themselves. Each week, Food & Wine
Spring Cookbooks 2019: 19 New Releases to Get Excited About
FOOD & WINE - Bridget Hallinan
Southern Italian food, Indian-American recipes, and plenty of rosé. It’s hard to believe that spring is finally here—and with warmer weather and sunnier days come a slew of cookbook launches. There’s Recipes
Faceted Classification
9 Stylish Wine Decanters
FOOD & WINE - Adam Campbell-Schmitt
Give your wine a breath of fresh air with these party-ready carafes and decanting vessels. For most meals or casual evenings at home, pouring wine directly from the bottle suffices while having a glass
Top Chef
2019 Daytime Emmys: The Full List of Food Show Nominees
FOOD & WINE - Caitlin Petreycik
Time to update your must-watch list. Nominees for the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced this afternoon, and the list is packed with food-show stars—both in and outside of the "Outstanding
Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Pantry Staple That Chef Juan José Cuevas Uses on Everything
FOOD & WINE - Regan Stephens
Pique, a condiment made of fermented pineapple juice and a mix of chilis, adds flavor to just about anything—make it yourself or order it online. Here in mainland America, we’re relying on condiments ketchup
Food & Dining
L.A. Fine-Dining Vet Vartan Abgaryan Opens Bold New Venice Restaurant
FOOD & WINE - Andy Wang
Yours Truly is bringing the heat to Abbot Kinney Boulevard with dishes like Nashville hot shrimp, carrots with XO sauce and burrata, and avocado hummus topped with peanut-laden salsa macha. Vartan Abgaryan
McDonald's
Starbucks Tests Compostable Cups
FOOD & WINE - Caitlin Petreycik
Strawless lids are coming, too. Starbucks is one step closer to rolling out the sustainable cups they announced were in the works back in July, 2018. In what was a surprise move at the time, the coffee
Toronto Blue Jays
The New Ballpark Food Hitting Stadiums on Opening Day 2019
FOOD & WINE - Bridget Hallinan
From cinnamon chipotle topped tots to kielbasa in a cone, here are the stadium snacks that caught our eye. MLB baseball season is almost upon us, and while you gear up to root for your favorite teams,
Wine
Sichuan Food Wine Pairings: 10 Expert Wine Recommendations for 10 Popular Dishes
FOOD & WINE - Brian Freedman
To find the best wines to drink alongside popular Sichuan dishes—such as dan dan noodles and mapo tofu—consider every aspect of a plate, from its sauce and level of spice heat, to how it was cooked. Pairing
Onions
Chef Ludo Lefebvre's French Onion Soup Recipe Is Definitely Worth Memorizing
FOOD & WINE - Caitlin Petreycik
It's no surprise that French onion soup is one of the most-ordered menu items at Petit Trois, Ludo Lefebvre's L.A. Bistro. As the chef puts it, "It can be cold outside—yes!—you sell onion soup. When it's
McDonald's
McDonald’s La-Z-Boy Sofa Has a McFlurry Refrigerator Built In
FOOD & WINE - Adam Campbell-Schmitt
Yes, you can own one for yourself. Thanks to the proliferation of food delivery services and streaming apps, the notion of spending a night curled up on the couch with your favorite take-out order and
Furman University
Georgia BBQ Superstar Bryan Furman Is Ready to Rebuild Again After Another Fire
FOOD & WINE - Andy Wang
The country’s best pitmasters unite to help one of their own after B's Cracklin' Barbecue suffered serious fire damage. “We’ve got to reopen,” pitmaster Bryan Furman says. “I would be doing Atlanta bad