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The all-time classic Chowhound threads.

10 Food Feuds

Is there nothing original in food anymore?

Preparty Hardy

CHOW talks with the "Commissioner of Tailgating."

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?

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it.

Our Maine Man

Sam Hayward of Fore Street on unpretentious, unctuous eats.

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.

Slow Food Nation's Victory Garden

Fight bad food policy by growing your own.

Palate Tease

Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso talk about life before arugula and The Silver Palate Cookbook, 25 years later.

The CHOW 13

Our first annual awards, presenting a baker’s dozen of provocateurs, trendsetters, and rabble-rousers.

Burns the Hairs Right Out of Your Nose

Touring bourbon distilleries in Kentucky.

Thanksgiving, Southern Style

All the good stuff, plus how to fry a turkey without burning down the house.

Big-Time Barbecue

Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, offers up doctor’s orders for perfect summer grilling.

The Year in Food 2008

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.

Pomegranates, Dried Limes, Rose Water

A primer on Persian, a.k.a. Iranian, food.