Didn't You Get My Message?

The dos and don’ts of last-minute canceling.

Thirsty Business

Who drinks on the job these days?

Fighting Wine Snobbery

Don’t encourage the wine bores in your life.

What Is Mineral Oil?

And do you have to squeeze rocks to get it?

Tips for Pan Handlers

Get the best pans for the job.

Public Transit Picnic

Is it rude to eat on the subway?

Why Does Nose Grease Tame Beer Foam?

Frat boy finger lore demystified.

Over Hill, Over Dale

The Top Chef battle comes down to technique over soul.

Does Your Stomach Really Expand if You Eat More?

We’re talking about your digestive system, not your waistline.

Enough with the Workplace Candy!

Is it OK to tell people to stop bringing in sweets?

Hot Spring in Paris

An interview with Daniel Rose, the American chef of the most buzzed-about restaurant in Paris.

Raiders of the Lost Drink

How to fix a dying party.

Second Careers in Food ... that Failed

Highway of sorrow paved with brioche.

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers.

Crush Ice Without Burnout

Blenders that do the job.