Second Careers in Food ... that Failed

Highway of sorrow paved with brioche. (By Emily Matchar)

Buenos Aires: Faded Elegance, High Design

Buenos Aires’s up-and-coming San Telmo neighborhood. (By Ella Lawrence)

Surprise Guest: Mom

Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party? (By Helena Echlin)

When Booze Won't Do

There are times when alcohol is just not welcome or appropriate. Ten drinks stand in for the tipple. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Regan Burns)

When Can Chefs Sue Other Chefs?

Defining legitimate legal claims in the restaurant world. (By Jason Krause)

Yes, We're Still On

How many event reminders must a person send out? (By Helena Echlin)

Hiding Your Face on Facebook

How to handle embarrassing party photos. (By Helena Echlin)

Game Face

Is it OK to apply lipstick at the table? (By Helena Echlin)

More Fake Diet Chocolate

This week’s mission: an aerated candy bar. (By James Norton)

Jiffy Roast

Roasting coffee is as easy as popping popcorn. (By C. Thi Nguyen)

Summer Reading for the Food Obsessed

Books for the plane, the beach, or just curling up in bed. (By Kate Ramos)

Lifting the Curse from the E.U.

Chef Akhtar Nawab talks about making over the formerly troubled New York gastropub. (By Sadie Stein)

Film Feast

The nominees for best food scene in a movie are ... (By CHOW staff)

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

The gourmet chocolate trend has spawned dark-chocolate snobs. (By Lessley Anderson and James Norton)

What Happens to Wine as It Ages?

Older isn’t always better. (By Jason Horn)