Surprise! I'm at Your Door

Are ambush visits rude?

Ham on Rye, Extra Sadism

Is it OK for a restaurant to abuse its customers?

Get Healthy Real Easy

This week’s mission: two servings of vegetables in a powder and one in a soup.

Bring Your Own Plastic Container

The greenest takeout packaging.

Is Fido Invited?

When it’s not OK to bring your dog to a party.

Joyless, Sullen Brown Brick

This week’s mission: healthy candy bars and high-end Pringles.

Done Eating, Not Dining

When should a server take your plate?

Traditional or Modern

Vietti Barolo finds the best of both worlds.

Absinthe-Minded

Sure, the spirit is legal. But will it matter?

McSkillet Burrito and International Delight Coffee Creamer

This week’s mission: McDonald’s new breakfast offering, and holiday flavored nondairy creamers.

Chain Letters Aren't Tasty

How to deal with food-related chain letters you don’t want to participate in.

Oreo Dessert Pizza and Cereal Straws

This week’s mission: dessert pizza topped with Oreos and cereal straws for drinking milk.

Turning the Tables

Can a restaurant kick you out when you’ve finished eating and it’s busy?

A Kinder, Gentler Apéritif

Aperol storms the States.

Items You Will Never Need

If only there were a battery-powered column reader to do this for you.