The Magic Numbers

One man blends his way to the perfect bottle of wine.

What Shame Looks Like

This week’s mission: diet-friendly coffee cake bites, and rainbow-medley Tic Tacs.

White-Collar Moonshine

Urbanites flout federal law with their new favorite hobby: home distilling.

Return of the Salmon Mousse

The Silver Palate duo makes nice and makes dinner.

You Can't Afford This Coffee Maker

The high-tech Clover, and two affordable alternatives.

10 Little-Known Cheeses

Cheeses you probably don’t know about, but should.

Chronicles from a Pig Party

Our associate food editor goes to the Southern Foodways Alliance conference to celebrate the year of the pig and other Southern delights.

Something More Than Crappy Pilsner

While there is no brand of American pilsner distributed nationally, several excellent examples have popped up on the micro and regional levels.

The CHOW 13

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

Hot Spring in Paris

An interview with Daniel Rose, the American chef of the most buzzed-about restaurant in Paris.

Please Do Not Eat the Displays

Kitschy food museums cater to discriminating tastes.

Canned Beer That's Actually Good

Craft brewers see sense in cans.

"By the Way, I'm Vegan"

When diners drop the dietary bomb, chefs must work magic.

Have a Barbera

The over-planted Italian everyday wine gets refined.

Beyond Ketchup and Mustard

Our favorite condiments for your spreading, dipping, and dribbling pleasure.