Second Careers in Food ... that Failed

Highway of sorrow paved with brioche.

Buenos Aires: Faded Elegance, High Design

Buenos Aires’s up-and-coming San Telmo neighborhood.

Surprise Guest: Mom

Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party?

When Booze Won't Do

There are times when alcohol is just not welcome or appropriate. Ten drinks stand in for the tipple.

When Can Chefs Sue Other Chefs?

Defining legitimate legal claims in the restaurant world.

Yes, We're Still On

How many event reminders must a person send out?

Hiding Your Face on Facebook

How to handle embarrassing party photos.

Game Face

Is it OK to apply lipstick at the table?

More Fake Diet Chocolate

This week’s mission: an aerated candy bar.

Pineapple Granité

Blended pineapple is flavored with orange juice and zest for a light, icy sweet.

Jiffy Roast

Roasting coffee is as easy as popping popcorn.

Summer Reading for the Food Obsessed

Books for the plane, the beach, or just curling up in bed.

Lifting the Curse from the E.U.

Chef Akhtar Nawab talks about making over the formerly troubled New York gastropub.

Film Feast

The nominees for best food scene in a movie are ...

Bailing Before the Host Notices

The infamous "French leave."