Why Aren't Dogs Allowed in U.S. Restaurants?

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As horrible as it sounds, according to the California Uniform Food Facilities Retail Law by which all county health departments in the State are bound to follow, it is illegal for a restaurant to allow dogs in any area. Any...

The New Stealth Vegetarian Restaurant

Meatless eateries strive to be crossover hits, catering to people who no longer see vegetarianism as a hippie lifestyle choice.

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office.

Baked Ziti with Prosciutto

Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust to balance the creaminess of the sauce.

Fennel, Avocado, and Mint Salad

A flavorful salad that doubles as a main dish.

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk tarts up classic mashers.

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

Roasted Rack of Lamb

Marinated with rosemary and thyme.

A-List Dropout

Henry Adaniya goes from haute fusion to haute hot dog.

Charred Eggplant Salad

Grilled eggplant teams up with red onions and sweet tomatoes.

Is Carob Really Healthier than Chocolate?

Stand by for a ’70s hippie flashback.

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country.

French-Fried Nirvana

CHOW reviews two great pieces of deep-frying equipment for the home chef.

Items You Will Never Need

If only there were a battery-powered column reader to do this for you.