A (Nude) Coffee Break with Consequences

A man in Virginia faces serious charges after enjoying a coffee with cream, sugar, and no pants. (By James Norton)

You Break It, You Replace It

What to do if you bust your friend’s china. (By Helena Echlin)

Brooklyn coffee lovers have come to depend on D’Amico in Carroll Gardens for its wide selection of fresh roasted beans, fairly priced. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

The Israeli coffee chain Aroma has planted its flag in Soho, and early reports from its first U.S. location are encouraging. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Jiffy Roast

Roasting coffee is as easy as popping popcorn. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Chocolate Croissants and Peppermint Mocha Frap

This week’s mission: frozen pastry with magic rising power, and seasonal Frappuccino in a bottle. (By James Norton)

Thirsty Business

Who drinks on the job these days? (By Christy Harrison)

Wii Night!

One-handed, energy-charged bites for a marathon session.

A West Sonoma Road Trip

Tasting rooms and dining rooms in our favorite slice of Northern California wine country. (By Lessley Anderson)

Hey, Mr. Postman

Where to shop for food gifts online. (By Roxanne Webber)

Booze-Flavored Munchies

This week’s mission: potato chips flavored like beer and Bloody Marys, and fancier M&M’s. (By James Norton)

I Made that Spam Pudding You Love!

Can you undo a false food compliment? (By Helena Echlin)

New Orleans King Cake for Mardi Gras

Try your hand at the ubiquitous pre-Lenten sweet. (By Lessley Anderson)

Farewell to Hydrocolloids

Chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican food dreams. (By Louisa Chu)

From Scarface to Key Lime Pie

A culinary tour of seedy-but-cool Red Hook, Brooklyn (By Kara Zuaro)