Grit and Grub in San Francisco's Tenderloin

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

What Are Buffalo Wings?

Are they the clipped appendages of miniature flying bison?

Opening Night at the Eat-O-Plex

Can pizza and beer save the movies?

Neoslacker Interactive Thanksgiving

Make your friends do all the work.

"Top Chef" Brûlées Bubblegum Betty

Ousted Top Chef Betty Fraser talks with Joyce Slaton about why her flutes failed, how Marisa’s cupcakes got creamed, and Marcel’s abuse of gelée in his cooking ... and his hair.

A West Sonoma Road Trip

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

Sycophant on Rye

When is it appropriate to say thank you to your server?

The Yogurt of Beers

Cask ale, a naturally carbonated, handcrafted beer, finally catches on.

’Snot Appetizing

Is it impolite to blow your nose at the table?

Done Eating, Not Dining

When should a server take your plate?

Talking CHOW: NYC Restaurants

Two feisty New York magazine food editors argue and whine about the city’s restaurant scene.

Bad Dinner, No Tip

Is it ever OK to stiff the waitstaff?

Build Your Own Burrito Bar

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

Super Bowl for a Crowd

Tex-Mex-style game-day grub.

How Do You Say "Pho"?

The pitfalls of pronunciation.