Masters of the Bean

Today’s coffee connoisseurs want to be on a first-name basis with their roaster. They want to know not only which country the beans came from but which region, or even which “estate.” They obsess over freshness and brew time and...

Modern Potluck

Feed a crowd with recipes from some of CHOW’s favorite chefs.

Our Maine Man

Sam Hayward of Fore Street on unpretentious, unctuous eats.

A Cheese Primer

CHOW’s guide to the major cheese types.

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country.

How the Other Half Cooks

What’s in the best families' kitchens.

10 Little-Known Cheeses

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

Bacon at the Beach

Ben Barker of Magnolia Grill relaxes with CHOW.

Destination: Denver on the Cheap

Kingpin food on a volunteer budget at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.

Kitchen Confessional

Reading Nigel Slater’s diaries.

Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met.

Cocktail Hour

We’ll tell you our favorites as long as you don’t hold us to them.

Winter 2006 Gift Guide

Give like you’ve never given before.

Stinky to Mild

How to build a cheese plate.