Always the Bridesmaid

Marsanne, the ignored little sister of the Rhône whites, has good bones.

Northern Light

Washington state's Cabernets benefit from long hours of sunlight.

What's That White Stuff on Grapes?

Is it pesticide? Yeast? Unidentified gross substance?

Stop Refilling My Wineglass!

How to tell waiters to let you drink at your own pace.

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?

I'll Pay You to Kill My Steer

Free-range and grass-fed animals are big with consumers. So why won’t most American slaughterhouses kill them?

The Prodigal Nut Returns

Welcome back, chestnut!

10 Ways to Barter for Food

I’ve got zucchini if you’ve got tomatoes.

Brains, Intestines, Pizzle

It’s what’s for dinner.

Wine Online

Where to buy vino while surfing the Web.

Bring Your Own Plastic Container

The greenest takeout packaging.

The Tables Have Turned

American winemakers learn the secret to great Viognier; meanwhile, the French lose their touch.

What Happens to Wine as It Ages?

Older isn’t always better.

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

Poor bow wow, no chow for you.

How Do They Get the Fat Out of Nonfat Milk?

Think of your washer’s spin cycle.