Hung Wins Top Chef

The arrogant one prevails over the female one and the gay one.

Over Hill, Over Dale

The Top Chef battle comes down to technique over soul.

Corn Chips Cause Joyous Weeping

This week’s mission: gourmet corn snacks. (By James Norton)

What's the Origin of the Phrase "Dive Bar"?

It’s much older than the hipsters who frequent them. (By Roxanne Webber)

Venial Vegetable Trickery

This week’s mission: a snack mix with Cheerios, and frozen vegetables with health claims. (By James Norton)

Nobody Expects Spanish Brandy

All that glitters is not Cognac or Armagnac. (By Jordan Mackay)

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack. (By James Norton)

How to Prepare for the Meal of Your Life

Six months ago you nabbed a reservation at the hottest restaurant in town. Now the meal of your life is two days away. You have to be prepared. You have to be psyched. You have to make the most of it. But how? (By Joyce Slaton)

Chicken in a Burger Suit

This week’s mission: preseasoned, grillable chicken patties and fancified crackers. (By James Norton)

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake. (By James Norton)

What's Killing Australian Wine?

Jam overdose poisons a national industry. (By Jordan Mackay)

California Terroir

Wines that taste like they’re from somewhere. (By Jordan Mackay)

Oven Ready Turkey and Tofurky Roast

This week’s mission: way-too-quick-cooking real turkey, and a gussied-up vegetarian protein. (By James Norton)

Chain Letters Aren't Tasty

How to deal with food-related chain letters you don’t want to participate in. (By Helena Echlin)

Bistronomics 101

French chef Iñaki Aizpitarte proves that you don’t need a trust fund to afford haute cuisine. (By Aida Mollenkamp)