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Eat & Drink

The definitive guide to the best restaurants, cafes, bars, and breweries in town, from hidden gems to local institutions.

How Bathtub Gin Co.'s Fractional Distillation Actually Works

How Bathtub Gin Co.'s Fractional Distillation Actually Works

For gin enthusiasts and aspiring distillers, understanding the production process can deepen the appreciation for a truly craft spirit. Bathtub Gin Co. , an Australian micro artisan gin distillery, utilises a highly spec…

Sponsored· Jul 8· 5 min
How Gullinn Kürt Brings Authentic European Hot Chocolate to American Homes

How Gullinn Kürt Brings Authentic European Hot Chocolate to American Homes

Gullinn Kürt brings authentic European hot chocolate to American homes by focusing on clean, natural ingredients and recipes influenced by traditional European cafés. The brand delivers premium drinking chocolate that prioritizes rich chocolate flavor over excessive sweetness or artificial ingredients.

Sponsored· Jul 8· 5 min
Diverse coffee champions from China, Malaysia, and Belgium celebrating their wins at the World Coffee Championships in Brussels.

New World Coffee Champions Crowned, Featuring Cosmic Inspiration

In a preview of global coffee's future, competitors from China, Malaysia, and Belgium were crowned world champions at the 2026 World Coffee Championships in Brussels.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 30· 2 min
Interior of the new Filigree Coffee cafe in Horizon West, Orlando, featuring high-end espresso machines and grinders, with a barista preparing a drink.

Filigree Coffee Opens First Orlando Cafe in Horizon West

At its new 1,000-square-foot cafe in Horizon West, Filigree Coffee has dedicated three Mahlkönig grinders and a La Marzocco GB5 AV espresso machine to ensure precise coffee preparation from its openin

Mateo Castillo· Jun 30· 2 min
Sprouts Farmers Market store with a Klatch Coffee sign, showcasing a blend of grocery shopping and specialty coffee experience for customers.

Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Klatch Coffee to Over 11 SoCal Stores

Starting May 24, Sprouts Farmers Market will unveil over 11 new in-store Klatch Coffee cafés across Southern California, a bold move set to redefine the grocery shopping experience.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 30· 2 min
A hand misting stale bread with water, showcasing a simple yet effective method to revive its freshness for baking or eating.

Revive Stale Bread With This Simple Water Trick

One simple method for reviving stale bread, often dismissed as too basic, has been hailed as a 'surprise winner' by culinary experts for its remarkable effectiveness.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 25· 2 min
A beautifully styled kitchen counter showcasing open cookbooks, fresh ingredients, and cooking utensils, bathed in warm sunlight, representing Prime Day cookbook deals.

Find the Best Prime Day Cookbook Deals 2026

Yotam Ottolenghi’s acclaimed ‘Ottolenghi Simple’ is currently a stunning 57% off during Amazon Prime Day 2026.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 24· 2 min
TSA agent confiscates a large bottle of ranch dressing from a bewildered World Cup fan at airport security.

TSA Warns World Cup Fans About Ranch Dressing Carry-On Rules

As World Cup fans prepare to depart in 2026, the Transportation Security Administration has a specific warning: large bottles of ranch dressing won't make it through security in carry-on bags, reports

Mateo Castillo· Jun 20· 2 min
A perfectly crispy golden-brown tuna patty, showcasing its superior texture and delicious appeal, ready to be served.

Master Crispy Tuna Patties: The Chilling Secret

In a culinary revelation, experts now confirm that a mere 10 minutes of pre-cook chilling can elevate a humble tuna patty from passable to perfectly crispy.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 20· 2 min
A large bowl of creamy lemon zucchini pasta, showcasing thinly sliced zucchini and spaghetti, served on a rustic table with natural lighting.

Hearty Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta Recipe For Six

This new Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta recipe from NYT Cooking calls for an astonishing three pounds of thinly sliced zucchini, promising a surprisingly hearty dish.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 20· 2 min
A vintage book about hot dogs sits on a desk next to a single, perfectly grilled hot dog, illuminated by a spotlight in a library.

The woman who wrote the book on hot dogs gets a new spotlight

Despite being a lifelong vegetarian, Jane Doe spent 15 years traversing America, meticulously documenting over 300 regional hot dog variations.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 19· 2 min
A colorful spread of Bon Appétit's summer issue recipes, featuring spicy tuna tostadas and a patriotic flag cake on a bright kitchen counter.

Bon Appétit's Summer Issue Features 10-Minute Spicy Tuna Tostadas

This summer, Bon Appétit invites us to craft Spicy Tuna Tostadas in a mere 10 minutes, thanks to tinned fish, or to bake a stunning modern flag cake, vibrant in red, white, and blue.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 19· 2 min
A clear Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler on a wooden table, showcasing its durability and stylish design as a replacement for chipped glassware.

Find affordable glassware set replacement for chipped items

In rigorous testing, a single Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler survived 13 drops onto a hardwood floor and eight drops onto a marble slab from a height of 3 feet, defying all expectations.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 18· 2 min
Diverse group of new climbers smiling while easily assembling their simplified climbing gear in a sunlit indoor gym.

Beginner Climbing Gear Evolves for Accessibility

For new climbers, the daunting task of assembling essential safety gear is now simplified to a single purchase: Black Diamond's Momentum Pilot Package.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 14· 2 min
A luxurious serving of silken tofu chocolate mousse, garnished with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, presented in a clear glass.

Discover Easy Tofu Chocolate Mousse

In a blind taste test, 7 out of 10 participants couldn't distinguish between a classic chocolate mousse and a version made primarily from silken tofu.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 14· 2 min
A grocery store aisle with beef products, emphasizing the high prices and the impact of inflation on consumers' shopping experience.

Inflation's Grip Tightens: Beef Prices See Double-Digit Hikes

U.S. beef prices soared to an unprecedented $9.64 per pound in April, setting a new high for grocery bills. This surge, a 13% jump from last year, strains household budgets, as Fox Business reported.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 13· 2 min
Julia Child's hands meticulously tossing a classic Caesar salad with dressing in a vintage kitchen, highlighting her unique culinary approach.

Julia Child's Caesar Salad: A Culinary Debate

Julia Child, the culinary icon revered for her meticulous French techniques, surprisingly omitted a key ingredient from her famous Caesar salad recipe.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 13· 2 min
A warm, inviting image of a freshly baked peach cobbler with a golden crust and visible peach filling, ready to be served.

Peach Cobbler Factory Opens, Offers Cobblers & Crisps

On May 22, The Peach Cobbler Factory unveiled its first Austin-area franchise in Round Rock, a bold move for specialized dessert offerings.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 10· 2 min
A colorful display of new summer 2026 cookbooks featuring niche flavors like Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tarts and Jewish desserts.

New Summer 2026 Cookbooks Feature Niche Flavors and Plant-Forward Dishes

Carla Hall's 'Carla Bakes' unleashes unexpected delights like Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tarts, marking a vibrant new era for cookbooks.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 10· 2 min
A close-up, cinematic view of an All-Clad D3 frying pan and a Goldilocks Skillet on a kitchen counter, showcasing their premium and budget-friendly qualities.

Finding the Best Stainless Steel & Hybrid Pans

The All-Clad D3 Frying Pan: a culinary icon, consistently lauded for its featherlight feel and lifelong resilience.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 9· 2 min
Futuristic music studio with glowing equipment, symbolizing the anticipation for Evilgiane's 'Giane 2' album set for a 2026 release.

Evilgiane Announces 'Giane 2' Album, Teasing 2026 Release

Just months after releasing a surprise 23-track mixtape, producer Evilgiane announced his next album, 'Giane 2', will not arrive until January 9, 2026.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 8· 2 min
A beautifully arranged spread of healthy meal ingredients featuring a bowl of hummus, fresh vegetables, crusty bread, and a jar of creamy dressing on a kitchen counter.

Whip Up Easy Healthy Meals Using Store-Bought Hummus Now

Forget the salad bar.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 8· 2 min
Interior view of Guillotine Bakery, a French-inspired establishment, showcasing a variety of freshly baked pastries and a warm, inviting ambiance.

French-Inspired Guillotine Bakery Prepares to Open in Chicago

A new 12,000-square-foot Greek-Levantine restaurant, Naia, has just opened on the Chicago Riverwalk, heralding a wave of ambitious and diverse culinary ventures.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 2 min
Close-up of glossy, macerated strawberries in a bowl, showcasing their juicy texture and vibrant red color with a hint of sugar and syrup.

Macerate Strawberries with Sugar for Sweet, Juicy Results

With just a tablespoon of sugar and 30 minutes in the fridge, ordinary strawberries transform into glossy, intensely flavored gems.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 2 min
A refreshing margarita cocktail on a sunny patio table next to a bottle of Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix, perfect for summer.

Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix: A Cleaner Alternative

For just $3.99, shoppers can now grab a 32-ounce jug of Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix, challenging expectations for affordable cocktail ingredients, according to Bonappetit and Traderjoes . This

Mateo Castillo· Jun 5· 2 min
A lively and modern Parisian restaurant interior at night, showcasing diverse diners enjoying innovative French cuisine, reflecting new dining trends.

French Food Experts on Paris Dining Trends for 2026

At Le Restaurant, chef Valentin Raffali has made securing a table one of Paris's most challenging culinary feats.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 5· 2 min
A close-up of an innovative Taiwanese cocktail at a new Atlanta bar, with coffee and pastry elements subtly in the background.

Atlanta's New Bars Offer Unique Experiences and Flavors

At Lucky Star, patrons savor innovative Taiwanese cocktails alongside specialty coffee and pastries, signaling Atlanta's unexpected rise as a multifaceted bar destination.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 4· 2 min
A mason jar filled with vibrant, thinly sliced quick pickled red onions in a pink brine, ready to eat.

Whip Up Quick Pickled Red Onions With This Easy Recipe

Forget waiting days for fermented flavors: perfectly quick pickled red onions can be ready to eat in just 15 minutes.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 4· 2 min
A variety of easy and delicious weeknight dinner dishes, including Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Air Fryer Salmon, arranged invitingly on a rustic table.

Whip up these easy weeknight dinners to make right now

Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki, a fast and easy dish, clocks in at under 400 calories a serving, proving that delicious, healthy weeknight meals are more accessible than ever, according to Good Housekeeping .

Mateo Castillo· Jun 2· 2 min
Two Lalanne marble bird chairs, a sinister fusion of human and avian forms, displayed under dramatic lighting at an art fair.

Lalanne's sinister marble birds: Influential design

At TEFAF, a pair of marble-bird chairs, two of only twelve ever made, unveiled a sinister fusion of human and avian forms.

Mateo Castillo· May 31· 2 min