Mixto Is for Losers

With flavors that vary widely from bright and citrusy to aged and smoky, tequila is fun to taste-test, to discover which you like best. But there are a few things you should know before you get started. (By Amy Keyishian)

On Padma and Her Cellulite

Emily Sprissler lets loose after being dropped from "Top Chef."

Rules for Margarita Greatness

The perfect margarita is much more than the sum of its parts. (By Michele Foley)

CHOW's "Top Chef" Round Table

CHOW editors and “Top Chef” fanatics look back on the second season.

And the Top Chef Isn't ...

Marcel, like, loses the “Top Chef” competition.

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. (By Sara Altshul)

Party of One

The dos and don’ts of dining solo. (By Helena Echlin)

When Can Chefs Sue Other Chefs?

Defining legitimate legal claims in the restaurant world. (By Jason Krause)

Build Your Own Burrito Bar

Bring your local taqueria home, dress it up, and throw it a party.

You don’t always have time to make your own stock, do you? (By Lessley Anderson)

Food & Wine presents the cream of the crop of tiny cooks in this month’s issue, which celebrates the preteen culinary set. (By James Norton)

Are kitchen skills the solution to obesity? (By Deborah Lewis)

The Wall Street Journal picks a big assortment of fruit bouquet companies and sorts the roses from the thorns. (By James Norton)

The sad truth: Sandra Lee’s disciples probably think you’re a sucker. (By Kara Zuaro)

Amy Finley cooks her way to a surprise victory. (By Traci Vogel)