California Roll, Dragon Roll, Nematode Roll?

Fish, both wild and farmed, contain parasites. They’re gross but easy to get rid of. (By Jasmine Pahl)

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)

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

Poor bow wow, no chow for you. (By Lessley Anderson and Jason Krause)

Bring Your Own Plastic Container

The greenest takeout packaging. (By Helena Echlin)

Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?

It irritates the mucous membranes. (By Andrea Ortiz)

Your Order Is Politically Incorrect

How to address ethically challenged eaters. (By Helena Echlin)

Canned Beer That's Actually Good

Craft brewers see sense in cans. (By Kurt Wolff)

Modern Potluck

Feed a crowd with recipes from some of CHOW’s favorite chefs. (By Lessley Anderson)

Does Cooking Alcohol Really Burn It All Off?

More booze, more flavor. (By Tara Shioya)

Does the Grapefruit Diet Work?

The citrus isn’t a magic weight-loss cure, as you might have guessed. (By Roxanne Webber)

Will Rice and Dry Beans Last Forever?

It’s all about proper storage. (By Jason Horn)

Worth the Search

Apricots from Turkey, beef from Japan — are the harder-to-track-down, usually imported ingredients any better than the more widely available versions? (By Heather Shouse)

Opening Night at the Eat-O-Plex

Can pizza and beer save the movies? (By Lessley Anderson and Eric Slatkin)

Brains, Intestines, Pizzle

It’s what’s for dinner. (By Eric Slatkin)

Outta the Back of a Truck

Some of the best food in Salinas, California, is found on the street. Why would the city take it away? (By Davina Baum and Kate Ramos)