Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

From down-and-out to up-and-coming— the city’s next Mission District.

Mistakes Were Made

And lessons learned—25 tips from new cooks.

Drinking and Eating at Vancouver Izakayas

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

The Year in Food 2008

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.

The CHOW 13

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

Summer 2009 Gift Guide

All your warm-weather gifting needs met.

Modern Potluck

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

The CHOW Guide to Eating and Drinking in Austin, SXSW edition

From Tex-Mex to high-end, CHOW brings you the best eating and drinking locations in Austin.

The Year in Food 2007

Vegansexuals, tainted dog food, greenwashing, and more.

The Year in Food 2006

From bad spinach to exploding lattes: The tastiest moments of 2006.

Perfect Margarita

Serve with our cumin- or cayenne-spiked rimming salt for a sensational party drink.

Trend-O-Meter Says: Seared Ahi Is Out (6/4/09)

It’s so ’80s!

Trend-O-Meter Says: Fried Chickpeas Are In (6/1/09)

They’re the ultimate bar food.

Trend-O-Meter Says: Bread & Jam Is In (10/16/09)

The Platonic ideal of snack foods.

Trend-O-Meter Says: Landjäger Is In (10/2/09)

Jerky sticks that are way better than the rubbish at 7-Eleven.