Bloom Tote Bag

Carry a garden on your arm.

Hot Holders

Burn-protection gear for home chefs.

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.

Cheap and Beautiful

High-impact tableware on a low-impact budget.

10 Party Preparation Tips

How to entertain the easy way.

Comfy Clothes and White Tablecloths

Must you still dress up for nice restaurants?

Tie One On

Our product columnist finds the best aprons.

You're Supposed to Burn It

Tools for creating aromatic smoke, à la the molecular gastronomists

I Do (Eat)

Get the most out of your wedding caterer.

Fork on the Left, Knife on the Floor

Designers reinvent the table setting.

Upgrade Your Rags

Beautiful tea towels from eight top designers.

DIY Kitchen Fixes

Five practical fixes to save space and beautify your kitchen.

Destination: Denver on the Cheap

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

The Strategic Wedding Registry

CHOW’s guide to creating a wedding gift registry you’ll love.

Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

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