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.

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon

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

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

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

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

Commanders in Chef

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

Valentine's Day: Love and Hate

One Valentine’s Day menu for the lovers, one for the haters.

The Colonel's Got Competition

Great eats in Louisville, Kentucky.

Our Maine Man

Sam Hayward of Fore Street on unpretentious, unctuous eats.

A West Sonoma Road Trip

Tasting rooms and dining rooms in our favorite slice of Northern California wine country.

Tropical Fruit Salad with Cacao Nibs

Mango, papaya, and banana, with the added crunch of hazelnuts and slightly bitter cacao nibs.