The Best Brandies For Sidecars, According To Bartenders
This sophisticated (and crushable) drink also includes lemon juice and orange liqueur, but brandy serves as its anchor, so it’s essential to select a version that’s up to the task.
How To Chop An Onion The Right Way, According To Chefs
The proper way to chop an onion counts among the very first lessons that any aspiring chef learns in culinary school, and it’s easy to understand why.
Jam Should Be Your New Secret Weapon For Cocktails
While jams may not seem like a summery cocktail ingredient, these seven cocktails prove the exact opposite.
The 10 Best Whiskies For Boulevardiers
A cocktail is only as good as the spirits that are in it. With these, you'll have the best Boulavardier on the boulevard.
How to Make the Perfect Risotto Every Time
A great risotto requires some know-how and practice. Our chef sources offer tips and a great beginner recipe.
Here Are 10 of the Healthiest Things to Order at Fast Food Restaurants
If you ask many people for their opinions on fast food, they’ll tell you that part of the appeal of these dishes come from their indulgence.
Meet Tinto de Verano, Spain’s Favorite Summer Beverage
'Tinto de verano' translates to 'red wine of summer,' and this fitting name comes from its area of origin: the southern coast of Spain.
It’s Time For Open Container Laws To Change (Or Disappear)
To-go cocktail programs may be a temporary measure in most areas, but their success leads us to wonder why more cities don’t adopt permanent policies like the ones found in New Orleans and certain other cities.
This German Wine Punch Is Sweet, Herbaceous, and Super-Refreshing
If you focus your attention a little farther north in Europe, you’ll discover a fruit-forward and herbaceous white wine punch that’s crisp and light enough for even the hottest July afternoons.
Treat Yourself To Grilled Pizza This Summer
Grilled pizza sounds like an ambitious endeavor, but according to the experts we consulted, it’s probably a lot easier than you think.
Budino Is Italian For Pudding, and It’s Amazing
Pudding doesn’t often get much respect in the fancy-desserts arena ... but budino should.
How to Make Delicious Birria Tacos
A traditional dish from Jalisco, Mexico, birria is typically made with or goat or sheep.
We Ranked the 10 Best Fruit Flavors For Beer
Fruit-infused beers can often seem like a complicated topic among self-proclaimed beer aficionados.
8 Unexpected Twists On the Classic S’More
According to the professional chefs we consulted, there are at least eight excellent and not-too-difficult ways to upcycle this campfire classic.
The Wonderful Weirdness Of The Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail
Tart, floral, rich, and surprisingly refreshing, the Ramos Gin Fizz offers up a singular drinking experience.
6 Must-Try Twists On The Classic Potato Salad
We often find ourselves wondering if a few simple adjustments (or even a complete recipe overhaul) might lead to a more satisfying and flavorful barbecue accoutrement.
5 Refreshing Raw Fish Dishes To Enjoy This Summer
Seafood feels like an ideal protein candidate for this style of dining, especially when you skip the oven or the pan and instead go for a raw approach.
Want To Make Your Own Sausage? Start With ‘Nduja
Your home chefery is about to get a boost with this DIY sausage recipe.
8 Creative Twists On French Mother Sauces
You've learned the sauces, now learn how to make them better.
5 Ways To Class Up Your Pasta Salad, According to Pro Chefs
This collection of 5 recipes is easy enough to make at home, but is also sophisticated enough to take your backyard barbecue spread to the next level.
It’s Time To Add Elotes and Esquites To Your Grilling Repertoire
A massively popular street-vendor staple found throughout Mexico and Central America, elotes begin with corn on the cob, either boiled, steamed, roasted, or grilled.
What Exactly Is A Jammy Egg?
What exactly is a “jammy” egg? Contestants and judges on the Food Network love this adjective, but what sets a jammy egg apart from a typical soft-boiled version?
For A Refreshing And Satisfying Summer Supper, Look No Further Than Larb
Larb, commonly referred to as larb gai (chicken larb) or larb moo (pork larb), is a salad that originates in the nation of Laos.
What Effect Will Social Distancing Have On Restaurants?
Now that a large number of states have “reopened,” restaurateurs must contend with the reality of resuming operations while still observing the social distancing guidelines necessary to keep their staff and clientele safe during this transitional time.
What Pro Bartenders Think of Stanley Tucci’s Instagram Negroni
It inspired plenty of professional bartenders to share their thoughts about Tucci’s technique and choice of ingredients.
Is There Any Hope for the Long Island Iced Tea?
We asked a group of past and present bartenders for their thoughts on this controversial drink, and we collected an assortment of professional opinions, both pro- and anti-LIIT.
Does Vodka Sauce Really Need to Include Vodka?
A menu must-have at Italian-American restaurants, penne alla vodka consists of penne pasta, rich tomato cream sauce, and the dish’s eponymous spirit.
Everything You Need To Know About French Mother Sauces
There’s a reason why the French culinary tradition represents the foundation of most Western culinary-school curricula.
How To-Go Cocktails Have Changed The Bartending Game
The (unquestionably wise) stay-at-home orders put in place through the United States affect a wide swath of industries, but perhaps none so dramatically and immediately as the bar and restaurant business.
How to Pair Wine With Weed
Since marijuana can now be enjoyed out in the open (in certain states, at least), figuring out how to combine cannabis with different foods and beverages is an exciting challenge for hospitality professionals ... and for ambitious home entertainers, too.
How to Turn Astronaut Ice Cream Into a Grown-Up Dessert
A legendary treat among '90s kids,, the foil-wrapped blocks of magic known as astronaut ice cream were the ultimate special occasion during our childhoods.
Do Chefs Prefer Regular Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter?
These two peanut butter styles feature drastically different textures and flavors, but can one be considered better than the other?
7 Surprising Ways to Cook (and Bartend) with Mushrooms
Because mushrooms have such a multifaceted reputation, we found ourselves wondering whether there might be applications for these highly edible fungi that we’ve never considered before.
What Defines a Sipping Spirit? Experts Weigh In
Are there particular flavors to look for, and do certain types of liquor fall into this category more easily than others?
Start Your Day the Texan Way With Breakfast Tacos
These hand-held treats offer Texans an excellent reason to wake up. We asked Austin chefs to weigh in on the importance of breakfast tacos.
The Biggest Dining Trends to Watch in 2022, According to the Pros
We asked 10 chefs and restaurateurs participating to share the most promising dining trends of 2022.
The International and Regional Cuisines Poised for a Takeover in 2022
Regional dishes are expected to grow in popularity in 2022. Chefs and restaurateurs name a few that we would be wise to watch for.
How to Host a Miami Beach Party When It’s Still Freezing Outside
When we think of Miami, most of us imagine steamy year-round temps, sandy beaches, frozen cocktails, and energetic, dance-filled gatherings.
Why Sambuca Deserves a Comeback, Especially as a Cocktail Ingredient
Sambuca is a classic Italian digestivo beloved by nonnas and nonnos the world over.
3 Flavorful (and Ethical) Alternatives to Foie Gras, According to Chefs
We spoke with chefs to get their thoughts on making “foie gras” alternatives that abide by the restrictions without sacrificing flavor.
9 Creative Ways to Cook With Coffee, According to Chefs
Plenty of savory dishes also thrive with the addition of coffee, including some that you might never expect.
How to Make a Perfect Boeuf Bourguignon At Home
If you feel up to the challenge, read on for some useful, chef-provided tips for making a version of this French comfort dish that Julia Child would approve of.
10 Must-Try Blanc de Blancs, According To Wine Experts
Blanc de Blancs got its start in Champagne, France. Translating to “white of whites,” the term refers to Champagnes made exclusively from white grapes.
End Your Week The Italian-American Way With Proper Sunday Gravy
The crown jewel of Italian-American cooking comes in the form of “Sunday gravy,” a valued weekly tradition for plenty of families across the United States, but one that often confuses those who didn’t grow up with it simmering on the stove.
Pro Chefs Dish on the Perfect Seven-Layer Dip Recipes
A potluck and tailgating staple, the seven-layer dip offers up a variety of flavors and textures, making for a perfect snack. Here's how to make it the right way.
8 Creative Ways to Use Tater Tots
They’re crispy on the outside, they’re soft on the inside, they fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, they taste amazing with ketchup or mayo or whatever “secret sauce” you want to use ... yeah, we’re talking about tater tots.
Dan Dan Noodles Might Be the Perfect Dinner
Unlock your new comfort food with this recipe and guide. You’ll definitely feel warm with this customizable meal.
It’s Time to Start Drinking White Russians Again
One cocktail with major pop culture cache is still waiting for today’s cocktail world to welcome it back with open arms: The White Russian.
10 Beverage Trends That Bartenders Are Happy to Leave In 2022
You know what they say (and by “they,” we mean “professional bartenders and amateur cocktail nerds like us”): New year, new beverage trends. As we head into 2021, we find ourselves remembering the most hyped-up drinking fads of 2022 and wondering which are worth carrying into the future
Why Tex-Mex Cuisine Deserves to Be Taken Seriously
Nowadays, fusion cuisines boast massive popularity among fine-dining chefs and restauranteurs ... and yet, Tex-Mex often finds itself relegated to a lower foodie tier, with outdated stereotypes and assumptions overshadowing the ingenuity and the general deliciousness of this regional culinary style.