Gone Crabbin'

CHOW spends a seasick day on a crab boat south of San Francisco. (By Jason Horn)

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)

A Navel-Gazing Moment

CHOW’s favorite CHOW recipes.

DIY Kitchen Fixes

Five practical fixes to save space and beautify your kitchen. (By Lessley Anderson, Michele Foley, Chris Rochelle, and Eric Slatkin)

Winter 2009 Gift Guide

The gifts keep on giving and being given. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Friendliest Utensil

Our photographic ode to spoons (By Jessica Su)

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)

Slow Food Nation's Victory Garden

Fight bad food policy by growing your own. (By Roxanne Webber)

Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District. (By Lessley Anderson)

Meat at Your Door

Bypass the supermarket and buy it direct. (By Lessley Anderson)

Truck-Side Dining

The how, why, and where of high-end food trucks. (By Brendan Spiegel)

Know Your Peppers

CHOW’s visual guide to chile peppers. (By Roxanne Webber)

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

A raucous crawl through Japanese small-plates-and-beer joints. (By Lessley Anderson)

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types. (By James Norton)

Summer 2008 Gift Guide

Please dads, grads, brides, and more. (By Michele Foley)