Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.

Down-Home Prosciutto

The country ham is our native prosciutto or serrano, though most Southerners wouldn’t dream of throwing an uncooked leg on a deli slicer and shaving some to go with the asparagus. Most Northerners, meanwhile, have never heard of...

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

Buenos Aires: Faded Elegance, High Design

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

Mushrooms Will Save the World

And other findings from Taste^3^ 2007.

Destination: Denver on the Cheap

Kingpin food on a volunteer budget at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

A raucous crawl through Japanese small-plates-and-beer joints.

A nice Belgian-style ale from Russian River Brewing Company.

Smoked beer adds fiery depth to a classic.

This subtle spice mix adds dimension.

New Finds: Killer Sour Cherry Beer from Oregon

A fruity new favorite.

Smoked Salmon–Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

The 10 best warm-weather brews of 2008.

The best local beer and wine

Trend-O-Meter Says: German Beers Are In, Belgians Are Out (6/29/09)

Your Belgian beer makes you look lame.