Sex, Drugs, and Béchamel

A new cookbook features recipes from indie rockers.

Wok on the Wild Side

What makes food great is the same thing that makes relationships great: heat. Like bonfires, fireworks, and women spraying their hair while smoking, wokkery is a spectator sport.

10 Reasons Why Whole Foods Is Annoying

For example: carob-glazed doughnut holes.

Crushing Bones with Alton Brown

The host of Good Eats divulges his next big career moves.

I Didn't Order That Insect

What’s a restaurant’s responsibility when there’s something gross in a dish?

A West Sonoma Road Trip

Tasting rooms and dining rooms in our favorite slice of Northern California wine country.

Bring It

The best rolls and cases for carrying your knives.

Tips for Pan Handlers

Get the best pans for the job.

Too Poor for Drinks

Staying home is the new going out.

Palate Tease

Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso talk about life before arugula and The Silver Palate Cookbook, 25 years later.

James and the Giant Niche

Beard on Food proves that we still need James Beard.

The Finest Grind

CHOW scouts the three best pepper mills.

Farewell to Hydrocolloids

Chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican food dreams.

Holiday Central

Recipes, menus, gifts, and entertaining tips for all your celebratory needs.

You Can't Afford This Coffee Maker

The high-tech Clover, and two affordable alternatives.