Tiny Cookies Took Me Down

This week’s mission: sugar cereal gimmickry from Post and Kellogg’s. (By James Norton)

Despite some negative buzz, this Manhattan joint is tops. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Art of the Shock-tail

Bacon-infused vodka martinis, rum and steak sauce — has it really come to this? (By Brian Abrams)

If You Add Milk to Tea Does It Stop the Brewing Process?

Cooling down the liquid slows the steeping. (By Roxanne Webber)

Thanksgiving-Hopping

Is it OK to hit two dinners in one night? (By Helena Echlin)

Hot Chocolate Indulgence

Variations on the classic that will keep you warm until spring. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Slice of Life

Great pizza moments in film. (By Nora Maynard)

Italian Ice Cream Trance State

This week’s mission: fake fancy mac ’n' cheese, and real fancy gelato. (By James Norton)

Race to the Bottom

Is Charles Shaw Chardonnay the triumph-despite-adversity fairy tale of the wine world? (By Jordan Mackay)

Feats of Strength at the Cocktail Competition

Tasting 150 liquors in two days at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. (By Jordan Mackay)

Instant Milk Shakes Ride Again

This week’s mission: kiddie fruit snacks by the makers of an energy bar and instant shake-and-drink milk shakes. (By James Norton)

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake. (By James Norton)

Dizzy Greens

The best salad spinners. (By Louisa Chu)

Dinner with a Tightwad

Should you augment a bad tip, and how? (By Helena Echlin)

Ultimate Boy Toy

Meat slicers can create dramatic cuts at home for a little more than the cost of a good knife. (By Louisa Chu)