Why Coconut Flour May Be The Very Thing Your Baking Projects Need
Coconut flour is gaining traction as a gluten‑free alternative for bakers, thanks to its light texture, natural sweetness, and high fiber content. Per quarter‑cup it delivers 10 g of fiber, 6 g of protein, and 20 % of the daily iron value, while adding only 120 calories. Nutrition experts cite studies showing that 15–25 g of coconut fiber daily can cut total cholesterol by 11 % and triglycerides by up to 22 %. Because it absorbs more liquid than traditional flours, recipes must be re‑balanced, often with added eggs for structure.
New Head Chef at Maz Explores Peruvian Food Through a Japanese Lens
Maz, the Tokyo outpost of Virgilio Martinez’s acclaimed Central, has earned two Michelin stars and a #28 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. After head chef Santiago Fernandez left, 30‑year‑old Yuya Nakamura, a kaiseki‑trained chef with global stints, took the...
London’s 26 Most ‘Iconic’ Restaurants Have Been Named by OpenTable
OpenTable launched its first‑ever OpenTable Restaurant Awards, naming 26 London eateries as iconic establishments. The list was compiled with input from industry insiders such as Adam Hyman, Seema Pankhania and Jimi Famurewa. Highlights include St. John, Mambow, The Plimsoll and The Ledbury,...
Think Twice Before Setting Your Slow Cooker On High. Here's Why
Slow cookers remain a kitchen staple for healthy, hands‑off meals, but using the high‑heat setting can undermine their core advantage. Expert Clare Andrews explains that high temperatures—typically 215 °F to 300 °F—cook food faster but produce firmer meat and less developed sauces....
14 Best French Bakeries In The US
The Tasting Table’s roundup spotlights 14 French bakeries across the United States that blend authentic French techniques with local flair. Selections were judged on awards from the Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation, chef training in France, and customer devotion...
Give Deviled Eggs An Overhaul With This Ancient Roman Upgrade
Deviled eggs trace back to ancient Rome, where a dish called Ova Elixa featured a herbal wine‑based sauce. The Roman recipe, recorded in the 1st‑century Apicius cookbook, calls for garum, oil, wine, pepper and a wild fennel called laser. Modern cooks...
Roasted Potatoes Get The Ultimate Savory Treatment With This Canned Ingredient
Anchovies, the salty, oil‑preserved fish, provide an instant umami boost for roasted potatoes. The article outlines two main approaches: mixing chopped fillets or paste into the potatoes before roasting, or creating a butter‑infused anchovy sauce to coat the spuds either...
A Japanese Tea Master's Guide to Perfect Matcha
Japanese tea master Yoshitsugu Nagano outlines the essentials for perfect matcha, from high‑quality powder to bamboo whisk, bowl, sifter, and precise water temperature. He walks readers through a traditional four‑step ritual that emphasizes posture, foam creation, and mindful sipping. While...
How To Go From Bird To Broth: You're Doing It All Wrong
Chef Josh Donelson shows that making bone broth at home can be fast and simple, debunking the myth that it requires hours of simmering and extensive prep. By using a pressure cooker or slow‑cooker, the broth reaches rich flavor in...
Rush Munro’s Is Turning 100 - Michael Fowler on How One of NZ’s Oldest Established Ice Creameries Started
Rush Munro’s, one of New Zealand’s oldest ice‑cream makers, celebrates its 100th anniversary in May 2026. Founder Frederick Charles Rush‑Munro, an English immigrant who survived a severe hand injury and multiple personal tragedies, eventually settled in Hastings in 1926 with just $1,200. The...
Where To Eat In London Right Now
London’s dining scene is buzzing with fresh concepts and high‑profile openings. New Shoreditch spot Tavern dazzles with a pickle‑back martini and inventive British‑inspired plates, while Borough’s Pyro reinvents Greek fare through fire‑driven techniques. In Fitzrovia, Chishuru’s Michelin‑starred menu elevates West...
The Absolute Best Gastropubs In San Diego, According To A Local
A local food writer has compiled a curated list of San Diego’s top gastropubs, highlighting venues such as Stone Brewing World Bistro, Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, The Regal Beagle, Cork and Craft, The Joint, Karl Strauss Brewing Co., and...
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14 of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.
The article spotlights 14 U.S. cities that stand out for their culinary scenes, from New York’s Michelin‑starred restaurants and iconic pizza to Tucson’s distinction as the nation’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy. It highlights regional specialties such as Maine’s lobster rolls,...
What's Next From Mexico City's Enrique Olvera? A New Mariscos Restaurant in Venice
Renowned Mexican chef Enrique Olvera is launching San Damián, a modern mariscos restaurant in Venice, California, slated for a June 2026 opening in the former Atla space. The 70‑seat venue will be run by Damián executive chef Chuy Cervantes, extending the Pacific‑coast seafood...
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Gâteau Au Champagne
The Gâteau au Champagne recipe showcases a French‑style cake that uses brut Champagne—or a dry sparkling wine—as its liquid base, delivering gentle acidity and floral notes. Whole eggs are beaten with sugar to create lift, while olive oil replaces butter...
The Resy Hit List: Where In Portland You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
Resy’s April 2026 Hit List spotlights 20 of Portland’s most buzzed‑about eateries, ranging from neighborhood cocktail bars like Someday and Scotch Lodge to elevated Italian‑focused spots such as L’Échelle and Il Corso. The roundup highlights a mix of long‑standing institutions—Nostrana, Ava Gene’s,...
Slideshow: Peanuts Packing a Punch
Food industry headlines this week spotlight major strategic moves and shifting consumer trends. IFF announced the sale of its Food Ingredients unit for $4.3 billion, underscoring consolidation in the flavor and ingredient space. At the same time, private‑label products are shedding...
Quick Black Bean Chili Over Lime Couscous
MyFitnessPal’s latest recipe delivers a vegetarian black‑bean chili served over lime‑infused whole‑wheat couscous in just 20 minutes. Each portion packs 20 grams of protein and 19 grams of fiber, while staying under 500 calories. The dish requires only a quick sauté and...
Say Goodbye To Bland Boiled Eggs With This Flavorful Technique
Chef Adam Gallagher of Inspired Taste recommends marinating peeled hard‑boiled eggs in flavorful broths such as soy‑sugar, herb‑garlic, or tea mixtures. The protective shell allows gradual absorption, with peak flavor developing after a few hours to several days. Soy‑style “ramen”...
Chicago Named Home of Candy Hall of Fame Experience
The National Confectionery Sales Association has selected Chicago’s Magnificent Mile as the permanent home for the 60,000‑square‑foot Candy Hall of Fame Experience, slated to open in summer 2027. The museum will trace the history of iconic candy brands and their...
The Resy Hit List: Where In Charleston You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
Resy’s April 2026 hit list spotlights 20 of Charleston’s most buzzed‑about eateries, from the Michelin‑starred tasting menu at Wild Common to casual BBQ at Rodney Scott’s. The guide highlights a mix of upscale omakase, innovative Afro‑Caribbean fare, and classic Lowcountry dishes,...
The Resy Hit List: Where In D.C. You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
The Resy Hit List spotlights 20 of Washington, D.C.’s most buzz‑worthy eateries, ranging from Maison’s upscale French wine bar in Adams Morgan to the experimental Nikkei hand‑roll concept at Maru San. Several spots, like Poplar and Pascual, emphasize hyper‑local sourcing and collaborative...
Want Next-Level Hot Dogs For Your Cookout? Give Them The Grilled Cheese Treatment
A grilled‑cheese hot dog recipe transforms the basic frankfurter into a gourmet cookout staple. The method starts with a garlic‑butter spread, scoring the hot dog 1/8 inch deep, and toasting buttered buns before layering cheese and more butter. Variations include broiling...
12 Observations About Champagne Style and Quality Today
Patrick Schmitt MW, longtime chair of the Champagne Masters blind tasting, outlines twelve trends shaping today’s Champagne. Low‑dosage wines are now more balanced, while riper fruit profiles, longer lees aging, and increased reserve blending add richness and depth. Winemakers are...
The Resy Hit List: Where In New York You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
Resy’s April 2026 Hit List spotlights 20 standout New York eateries, ranging from Kidilum’s Malayalam‑inspired tasting menu in Flatiron to the British‑twist fare at Dean’s in SoHo. The roundup covers a spectrum of cuisines—Japanese‑kaiseki, French‑Canadian, Korean‑French pastry, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and more—highlighting signature...
The Resy Hit List: Where In Philadelphia You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
Resy’s April 2026 Hit List spotlights 20 of Philadelphia’s most buzzed‑about eateries, ranging from historic neighborhood bars to high‑end chef‑driven concepts. The guide highlights new leadership at Bomb Bomb, a $62 seafood prix fixe, and the debut of Mi Vida’s $45 family‑style Mexican...
The Viral Cheesecake Shop that Is Opening a New Location in North London This Month
La Maritxu, the Basque cheesecake shop that went viral on TikTok, is opening its fourth London outlet in Coal Drops Yard behind King’s Cross. Founded in 2021, the brand has already expanded from its original Connaught Village location to sites...
The Resy Hit List: Where In Dallas You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
Resy’s April 2026 hit list spotlights 20 of Dallas’ most buzzed‑about restaurants, ranging from Italian brunch spots to avant‑garde fusion concepts. The roundup highlights new menu launches, award‑winning pizzas, and unique dining experiences such as Tex‑Ethiopian barbecue and multi‑course Indian tasting...
Marigold Flowers Could Become a Viable Protein Ingredient, New Study Finds
University of Georgia researchers have shown that dried marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers retain over 92% of their protein when extracted, with the albumin fraction performing on par with pea protein in water‑holding, oil‑holding, emulsification and antioxidant tests. The proteins also...
How a Coconut Yogurt Experiment Became a Cult-Favorite Grocery Phenomenon
The Coconut Cult, founded by Noah Simon‑Waddell after a personal gut‑health experiment, has turned its probiotic coconut yogurt into a national grocery staple. The brand now sells eight‑ounce jars for $10‑$14 and 16‑ounce jars up to $39, stocked at Whole...
Dubai Chefs Shrink Menus as Iran War Makes Tomatillos, Scallops Harder to Source
Dubai’s restaurant scene is feeling the strain of the two‑month Iran‑UAE war, which has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz and driven air‑freight costs up by as much as 70%. Chefs like Shaw Lash and Kelvin Cheung are trimming menus,...
Princess Cruises Earns Prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award
Princess Cruises announced that its specialty venues Makoto Ocean and The Butcher’s Block by Dario have each earned the 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The accolade recognizes superior culinary innovation, quality and...
Pickle Stew With Ham and Potatoes (Mancare De Castraveti Acri)
Romanian cookbook author Irina Georgescu shares a traditional stew—Mâncare de castraveti acri—that combines brined pickles, pork or beef, potatoes, and tomatoes into a hearty, tangy dish. The recipe serves four to six people, yields about eight cups, and provides 348...
The 13 Best Restaurants in Cleveland, Ohio, a Midwestern Food City on the Rise
Condé Nast Traveler’s Douglas Trattner lists 13 standout Cleveland eateries, ranging from Michael Symon’s James‑Beard‑winning Mabel’s BBQ to the historic Marble Room steakhouse and the bustling Asiatown dim‑sum hall Li Wah. The guide highlights the city’s blend of comfort classics—Polish...
This Casual Italian Spot Has Some Of The Best Pasta In Denver, According To A Local
Dio Mio, a casual Italian eatery that opened in Denver in 2016, has earned a reputation for serving some of the city’s best pasta in a no‑frills setting. The restaurant uses a hybrid counter‑server format that blends fast‑casual speed with...
Jonas Bros. Restaurant Shuts Down, Joins Celebrity Failures
Celebrity-owned Nellie's Southern Kitchen, opened by the Jonas family in June 2022 at MGM Grand, will close on or before June 1, 2026. The decision follows the lease’s end and a strategic shift toward the brand’s North Carolina location. The...
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Walking Tacos
Kristen Kish revives the cafeteria‑style "walking taco," layering seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar, and fresh toppings inside crunchy chip bags for a mess‑free, on‑the‑go dinner. The recipe replaces standard seasoning packets with a homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked...
Beefing Up the Bottom Line: Smarter Protein Strategies for 2026 Menus
Restaurant operators facing labor shortages and rising food costs are rethinking beef as a profit driver for 2026 menus. Experts from Butchers of America advise purchasing whole subprimals and performing in‑house butchery to capture trim, bones and secondary muscles, turning...
The Common Belief About Cooking With Alcohol That's Actually Wrong
A USDA study debunks the myth that alcohol fully evaporates during cooking, showing that between 5% and 85% can remain depending on heat, pan size, and cooking time. Larger pans and longer simmering reduce residual alcohol, while high‑ABV spirits and...
Mormon Culture Hits Fast Food: McDonald’s Puts Dirty Soda on Menu After ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Takes Trend Viral
McDonald’s announced three new "crafted" dirty sodas—Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream and Dirty Dr Pepper—launching on May 6, marking the fast‑food giant’s entry into a trend rooted in Utah’s Mormon community. The concept, which blends soda with flavored syrups and cold...
It’s a Plague on Bars Across the Country. And Without a Serious Intervention, It’s Only Going to Get Worse.
The cocktail world is in a maximalist phase, with drinks overloaded by elaborate garnishes that often obscure the beverage itself. Leading mixologists like Anton Kinloch, Dominic Dijkstra, and Shingo Gokan argue that garnishes must earn their place by adding aroma,...
Why Solo Dining Is Starting To Become More Popular
Solo dining in the United States has surged, with OpenTable data showing a 64% increase in one‑person reservations since 2019. Analysts link the rise to remote‑work schedules, Gen Z’s lower partnership rates, and a growing emphasis on self‑care amid digital fatigue....
Slideshow: Chicken Menu Innovation in the Palm of Your Hand
Southern chain Zaxbys rolled out chicken finger wraps featuring three strips of chicken, mixed greens and three distinct sauces. Chili’s Grill & Bar expanded its 3 For Me platform with a big crispy chicken sandwich line, offering original, spicy, honey chipotle, Nashville...
Izakaya Seki Earns Our Food Critic’s First 4-Star Review
Izakaya Seki, a modest two‑story Japanese spot in Washington’s U Street, earned its first four‑star rating from a prominent food critic. Founded in 2012 by father‑daughter team Hiroshi and Cizuka Seki, the restaurant relies on word‑of‑mouth rather than advertising. It sources...
Houseman’s Ned Baldwin Expands to Brooklyn
Chef Ned Baldwin, founder of the cult‑favorite Houseman in Manhattan, has launched his second venue, Zoli, in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. Housed in Amant’s former warehouse, the restaurant is positioned as a "museum restaurant," blending art installations with a constantly evolving,...
Seaboard Sees Potential for Prairie Fresh, Garozzo’s Sausage to Go Beyond KC
Seaboard Foods’ Prairie Fresh brand has launched an Italian‑style ground sausage made with Garozzo’s Ristorante, aiming to deliver restaurant‑quality flavor to grocery shelves. A taste test convinced product‑innovation director Eric Hamilton the sausage was “surreal,” prompting a Kansas City rollout...
Restaurant Naar After Dark Isn’t What You Expect
Restaurant Naar, a 16‑seat cliff‑side venue in the Himalayas, opened in late 2023 and quickly earned a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The night‑time experience blends candlelit ambience, live jazz, and a cocktail menu crafted from local trees and herbs....
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Bourbon Slush, Burgoo, and My Search for a Kentucky Identity
Food & Wine writer Rachel Parton reflects on her quest to claim a Kentucky identity through the state’s iconic dishes. She recounts growing up in northern Kentucky, moving to Baltimore, and later hosting Derby‑day parties in Brooklyn that showcase bourbon...
Sheet Pan Kung Pao Cauliflower Steaks
MyFitnessPal’s blog refreshed its sheet‑pan Kung Pao cauliflower steaks recipe, a vegan main that cooks in 40 minutes. The dish features roasted cauliflower steaks and red bell pepper tossed in a sweet‑spicy sauce with ginger, garlic, honey, and Sriracha, finished...
Why We Care so Much About Preserving Family Recipes
The article explores why family recipes are hard to pin down in writing, highlighting the tacit knowledge, sensory cues, and emotional context that generations pass down. Food writers like Jimi Famurewa and Felicity Cloake illustrate how even detailed recipes miss...