You Can Get a Bad Meal in Rome

Here’s what we’re looking for: charm, authenticity, local ingredients, moderate prices. And while most Roman restaurants look perfect from the outside, watch out for these telltale signs.

The Syrah Boom That Wasn't

Why do people think this wine sucks? And does it?

The Allure of Cheap Wine

Why a $40 bottle is not better than a $10 bottle.

Chile Wises Up

It’s no longer a factory for inexpensive, imitative wines.

Unemployment Benefits

Should you pick up the tab for jobless friends?

Hold Your Wineglass the Right Way

Get your grubby fingers off.

A Real Summer Red

Lagrein is lively and peppery.

Throw My Wedding

Is it OK to ask friends to help with your reception?

Ports to Call On

Somewhere between ruby and vintage lies late bottled vintage port.

Foot Fetish

What’s with the “shoes off” rule?

The Great White Hope

Riesling satisfies all tastes, but is there enough of it to go around?

Ultimate Boy Toy

Meat slicers can create dramatic cuts at home for a little more than the cost of a good knife.

10 Kitchen Hazards

Safety tips you might not have heard about.

Waiters Refilling Wineglasses

Should they or shouldn’t they? The controversy continues.

Stir It Up

CHOW tests mixing bowls that won’t slip, chip, or break.