Belgian Beer Primer

Decoding the world’s most acclaimed (and confusing) brews.

Fancy Tonic Water Not Worth the Fancy Price

This week’s mission: fancy-pants imported tonic water and chips made from slow-baked fruit.

Salty, Dark, Distinctive

All soy sauces are not created equal.

What's the Difference Between Stout and Porter?

They both taste great.

Will It Save My Life?

CHOW reveals just how good for you superfoods really are.

The Perfect Drink for Summer Nights

Hot ’n' sweaty? Try a Dark ’n' Stormy.

Masters of the Bean

Today’s coffee connoisseurs want to be on a first-name basis with their roaster. They want to know not only which country the beans came from but which region, or even which “estate.” They obsess over freshness and brew time and...

What Does Beige Taste Like?

The week’s mission: bad chocolate candies, and an iced tea contraption.

Beer and Cheese

Forget wine: This is the perfect pairing.

Diet Craft Beer for the Oxymoron

This week’s mission: low-cal craft beer and baked beans for barbecue.

I Like Cheap Mexican Beer

A connoisseur’s confession.

Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

A Dash of Guinness

Cooking with Ireland’s famed brew.

How Does Food Affect Your Dreams?

That duck a l’orange was a total nightmare.

What You Should Know About German Beer

Expand your beer horizon with these crisp, fresh quaffs with funny names.