Cheap, Good Frozen Lasagne

This week’s mission: Healthier breakfast junk food and decent frozen Italian entrées.

Pastry Puffs That Look Catered

This week’s mission: pseudo-elegant frozen pastry bites, and Wheat Thins with more fiber.

Autograph My Dirty Napkin!

The etiquette of approaching celebrities in restaurants.

If It Ain't Dark, It Ain't Chocolate

The gourmet chocolate trend has spawned dark-chocolate snobs.

Bartender Tales

The world as seen from behind the bar.

Is It Wrong to Play with Your Food?

It’s a matter of respect, for your food and your company.

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream.

The Raw Deal

As raw food goes commercial, purists cry foul.

Pop Will Eat Itself

Musicians need food, too.

Modern Potluck

Feed a crowd with recipes from some of CHOW’s favorite chefs.

Italian Chefs Won't Weep

This week’s mission: frozen Italian dinners and microbrewed sodas.

Country Breakfast Burrito and Hot Tamales Ice

This week’s mission: a burrito containing everything but pancakes, and a mint revamp of an old-school candy.

The Raisin Bran of My Fantasies

This week’s mission: British breakfast cereal with masses of fruit, and sweet, spicy spread.

Virtual Bartender

An electronic guide to tails.

Breast Practices

The etiquette of nursing in restaurants.