Cola, Now with Added Bull

This week’s mission: an herbal Pepsi-type drink and a hot, peppery spice mix from Oregon. (By James Norton)

What's an Angus Burger Anyhow?

This week’s mission: stylistic departures from fast-food chains. (By James Norton)

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers. (By James Norton)

Alluring Burger King Apple "Fries"

This week’s mission: low-fat prepackaged ice cream cones, and a healthier Burger King kids' meal. (By James Norton)

The Hamburger Through Time

A short history of the greatest American food icon.

Green Your Hangover

This week’s mission: An ecofriendly vodka gift pack and some meatless taco and burger mixes. (By James Norton)

Slimy New KFC Menu Item

This week’s mission: KFC’s healthy-eatin' fiasco, and Arby’s upscale burger alternative. (By James Norton)

The CHOW Guide to Eating and Drinking in Austin, SXSW edition

From Tex-Mex to high-end, CHOW brings you the best eating and drinking locations in Austin. (By CHOW staff)

Get to Know Bison

Your questions answered. (By Roxanne Webber)

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor. (By James Norton)

Ordering Off the Kids' Menu

Can grown-ups get little burgers? (By Helena Echlin)

Hamburgers and Sausages from Scratch

The best home meat grinders. (By Louisa Chu)

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. (By Lessley Anderson)

His Knife Has Got Your Back

Butchers can do all kinds of things for you— just ask. (By Melissa Wagenberg Lasher)

I Do (Eat)

Get the most out of your wedding caterer. (By Roxanne Webber)