The Cult of New England Chinese Food
New England’s American‑style Chinese restaurants have cultivated a distinct, nostalgia‑driven cuisine that blends sweet, dark sauces with familiar comfort foods like chicken fingers and pork fried rice. A Facebook community of 21,000 members showcases the region’s passionate fan base, while entrepreneur Jim Lawlor’s Bamboos Nation Interstate ships classic dishes nationwide to displaced New Englanders. The culinary style emerged from early Chinese immigrants adapting to Boston’s Irish‑Italian palate and local ingredients such as lobster and molasses, giving rise to iconic venues like the Tiki‑themed Kowloon, which has operated for over 75 years.
6 New Ways to Use Greek Yogurt
The Salon piece highlights six creative ways to stretch a tub of Greek yogurt, from a two‑ingredient dough for pizza, flatbreads or tortillas to frozen desserts, versatile dips, quick marinades, mayo‑free salad binders, and a baking substitute for sour cream...
Everybody Wants the Kids Menu
The article examines the surge of nostalgic, child‑inspired dishes appearing on upscale restaurant menus and fast‑casual concepts, from $100 caviar‑topped chicken nuggets at the U.S. Open to lobster rolls beside pizza rolls at The Corner Store. It ties the trend...
Federal Inaction on Food Additives Pushes States to Act
California’s Food Safety Act, set to take effect on Jan. 1 2027, bans four controversial additives—BVO, potassium bromate, propylparaben and Red Dye 3—mirroring EU restrictions. After the state move, the FDA reversed its stance, revoking BVO in August 2024 and formally banning Red Dye 3...
Celebrate National Fresh Tomato Day with These 5 Recipes
National Fresh Tomato Day on April 6 sparks a celebration of peak‑season tomatoes, highlighted by Salon’s curated list of five versatile recipes—from classic fried green tomatoes to a boozy fish stew. The piece reminds readers that tomatoes are botanically fruits and...
Where to Go when You only Have 3 Days
The article outlines three U.S. cities—Madison, Wisconsin; Los Angeles, California; and Fort Worth, Texas—that are ideal for a three‑day escape. It highlights each city’s top hotels, standout restaurants, and signature activities, from Madison’s free zoo and bike trails to LA’s...
Give Savory Yogurt a Chance
Raita, a spiced, savory yogurt from South Asia, is highlighted as a flavorful alternative to the sweet yogurts dominating the U.S. market. The article traces its Ayurvedic roots, describes its taste profile, and notes the slow but growing interest in...
Foraging Is the New Food Tourism
Foraging has become a cornerstone of modern food tourism, with one in five travelers now seeking culinary‑focused trips, according to Hilton’s 2025 travel report. Hospitality brands from Airbnb to luxury resorts are rolling out forest‑to‑fork and dock‑to‑dish experiences, such as...
The Supper Club Everyone Calls
Union, a five‑generation Wisconsin supper club, opens its phone lines each Monday before Thanksgiving for December reservations, sparking a massive call surge. In one hour, Cellcom recorded 26,000 attempts, and by night the number topped 200,000, filling 95% of the...
Steaks, Sushi and the Softer Side of Vegas
The author spent a week in Las Vegas attending the SEMA automotive trade show and used the downtime to explore the city’s high‑end hospitality and dining scene. Highlights include stays at the Cosmopolitan and the Four Seasons, meals at Tamba’s...
Brownies, Made Better
The article outlines a minimalist recipe for brownies that prioritizes texture, flavor depth, and structural precision. It recommends five deliberate changes: swapping water for coffee, whisking eggs and sugar before other ingredients, using chopped chocolate chunks, upgrading to premium vanilla,...
What to Cook when You Don’t Feel Like Chopping an Onion
The article explores the growing "lazy cooking" trend, highlighting how home cooks can skip onions without sacrificing flavor. Chef Stephen Chavez outlines five onion‑free dishes—scrambled eggs, cacio e pepe, pesto pasta, chicken piccata, and breaded chicken cutlet—and recommends flavor‑boosting substitutes...
Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Is Caught in a Legal Broiler
Costco’s Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken, long‑priced at $4.99, is now the subject of two class‑action lawsuits. The first, filed in California, alleges the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan despite marketing it as preservative‑free. The second, filed in Washington, claims...