Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll.

Carne Asada

Build a better burrito with this main dish that can be made ahead of time.

Smoked Paprika and Rutabaga Bisque

Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika.

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine.

What's the Difference Between Stout and Porter?

They both taste great.

That Heady Molecular Mixology

When a tail should really just be a tail.

Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale

Slightly bitter Belgian ale combines nicely with the brininess of mussels.

Freeze-Dried Guanciale and Squid Ink Bar Codes

What we learned at Madrid Fusión.

Winter 2006 Gift Guide

Give like you’ve never given before.

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types.

The Year in Food 2007

Vegansexuals, tainted dog food, greenwashing, and more.

Buenos Aires: Faded Elegance, High Design

Buenos Aires’s up-and-coming San Telmo neighborhood.

Bananenweizen (Banana Wheat Beer)

This subtle spice mix adds dimension.