A Japanese Whisky Primer

Highland, Lowland, Hokkaido? (By Aaron Gilbreath)

The Return of Punch

The big tail in a bowl makes a comeback. (By Roxanne Webber)

Mushrooms Will Save the World

And other findings from Taste^3^ 2007. (By Meredith Arthur and Lessley Anderson)

The CHOW 13

Our first annual awards, presenting a baker’s dozen of provocateurs, trendsetters, and rabble-rousers. (By Lessley Anderson)

An anatomically correct sculpture of Jesus is causing an uproar in New York City. The catch? It’s cast not in bronze or plaster, but in chocolate. (By Miriam Wolf)

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

At a research base in Antarctica, the groceries come just once a year. (By Miriam Wolf)

World-class Korean chow. (By Mark Hokoda)

Jackson Heights’ Punto Fijo deserves more attention than it gets for its homey, traditional Peruvian food, says kenito799. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Near Flushing’s Chinatown, there’s a Taco Bell/Pizza Hut outlet where you find tapioca tea drinks. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

At South American restaurants where beef is king, the pastas can be swoon-worthy too. (By Mark Hokoda)

Heavenly oysters and more at Andy’s Seafood Kitchen. (By Mark Hokoda)

Chinese finds from Hong Kong to Hangzhou. (By Mark Hokoda)

Chowhound founder Jim Leff is on the road, traveling the country in search of “edible treasure.” Here’s his first post—not quite from the road, but pre-road. (We’re rolling out his updates on a bit... (By Jim Leff)

Best-in-borough grilled pork belly at Don’s Bogam. (By Mark Hokoda)