A Fourth of July Dinner

The fennel sliced up so fair, the tri-tip roasting in air.

A Picnic for the Fourth of July

Dine in the glow of the bottle rockets' red glare.

Vinegar and Spice Oven Ribs

You can enjoy these tender pork ribs, marinated in lemon and brown sugar, year-round.

Classic Mac Salad

Irresistibly creamy pasta with crunch and zing.

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The sweetness of fresh corn and tomatoes gets tamed by lemon juice and thinly sliced basil.

Neo-classic Holiday Dinner

Create your own tradition with our thoroughly modern menu.

How to Talk to Boring Relatives at Dinner

The experts of quality chat weigh in.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

A big hit on the CHOW camping trip, though it’s great anytime.

Drunk on George Washington

An interview with the director of preservation for Mount Vernon about George Washington’s whiskey-distilling career.

Commanders in Chef

With presidents in mind, remember our leaders who liked good food.

The Chocolate Factory

Ten chocolate-packed desserts in honor of the holidays.

Glass Warfare

One bartender, one tail, and one fierce competition.

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

A raucous crawl through Japanese small-plates-and-beer joints.

Of Jamón and Birch Wine

A week’s worth of eating in Spain, at Madrid Fusión 2008.

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.