Kiwi Soda

A refreshing spring-green sparkler.

Guilty-Pleasure Protein Drink

This week’s mission: creamy, not chalky, meal-replacement beverages.

Am I Drinking Too Much?

Keeping pace with the host.

Melon Dip Cocktail

Ouzo melds with cantaloupe for an unusual, understated flavor.

Grape and Taleggio Grilled Cheese

Doused in grappa for a boozy, floral note.

Short Ribs with Frisée-Parsley Salad

Rich, tender ribs complemented by a fresh, slightly bitter salad.

Oxtail and Barley Soup

An intensely rich broth comes from slowly simmering oxtails with red wine.

Stiffing the Bartender

How much should you tip on drinks?

Cheesy Chips Mellow Out

This week’s mission: A subtler take on a corn chip favorite, and a terrific “natural” fruit drink.

10 Party Preparation Tips

How to entertain the easy way.

Special Moments with Grim Gruel

This week’s mission: personality-based soft drinks and microwave baked desserts.

Tasting Barolo Chinato

Take Barolo, add spice, and savor.

How to Tip on Wine?

It’s already marked up so much.

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake.

Twice as Expensive, Half as Good

London is one of the world’s most expensive cities, but you don’t have to spend big to eat well. If you’re visiting and on a budget, you can easily shave a few pounds off your food and drink bills by following...