Beyond the Porterhouse

Underappreciated cuts of meat.

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CHOW Slider

The first modern burger, this little guy dates back to 1921 and was created at White Castle by Walter Anderson.

Spice-Rubbed Pot Roast

A rub of cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic gives traditional roast a spicy kick.

Italian Meatballs

Ground pork, turkey, and beef packed with herbs and fennel seeds.

What's the White Stuff on Chocolate?

Is my chocolate OK to eat if the color looks wrong?

Race to the Bottom

Is Charles Shaw Chardonnay the triumph-despite-adversity fairy tale of the wine world?

Tea Bags for Cocktails?

This week’s mission: frozen Italian meals with a reasonably healthy twist and tea bags for your mixed drink.

Why Would Anybody Want to Eat Old Meat?

Just because it’s aged doesn’t mean it’s rotten.

Filet of Petri Dish

The same technologies scientists use to grow human tissue in a lab may one day be used to grow animal tissue to feed the world.

What the Hell Is Ice Cream Soft Candy?

This week’s mission: Down-market candy gets a makeover, and a really bad idea for brand extension.

Opening Wine Painlessly

Corkscrews that aren’t lame.

Your Computer Can't Roast a Chicken

Food-related desktop widgets, from egg timers to tail dictionaries.

Belgian Beer Primer

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