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2026 James Beard nominees spark diner excitement and culinary anticipation
Reservations for 'The Golden Spoon,' a New York City nominee for Best New Restaurant, jumped 300% in the week following the James Beard Award nominee announcement, according to OpenTable data cited by

Local businesses offer Pride items to benefit LGBTQ+ groups
For every scoop of its limited-edition Pride ice cream, Humphry Slocombe donates $1 to the San Francisco LGBT Center, turning sweet treats into direct community support.

Experts Reveal Best Non-Toxic Cookware Tested for Your Kitchen
Health experts urge consumers to switch out non-stick pans.

Antipasto Salad: New Twists on Classic Ingredients
Forget the rigid rulebook: modern antipasto salad recipes are quietly swapping traditional iceberg lettuce for greens like baby arugula and introducing unexpected deli meats such as turkey and ham.

Whip up easy healthy meals using store-bought hummus today
A single tablespoon of hummus packs a gram of protein, nearly a gram of fiber, and 2.

Epicurious App Reveals Most Saved Recipes Amid Shifting Home Cooking Trends
This week, Epicurious revealed a surprising split in home cooking priorities: the most saved recipe was a 'Budget-Friendly Lentil Soup,' yet the second most popular was a 'Gourmet Truffle Pasta with H

Mindful Indulgence: Enjoy Treats Without Deprivation
Individuals who regularly allowed themselves a small, mindful treat were 40% less likely to report binge-eating episodes compared to those who strictly avoided sweets, a recent study from the Mindful

James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards 2026 at Chicago's Lyric Opera
On June 14, 2026, the James Beard Foundation will kick off a three-day event in Chicago, acknowledging Impact Award honorees.

Naia Opens Greek-Levantine Kitchen on Chicago Riverwalk
A sprawling 12,000-square-foot Greek-Levantine restaurant, Naia, has just opened on the bustling Chicago Riverwalk.

Philadelphia's Dining Scene Sees Surge of New Restaurants
James Beard finalist Jesse Ito has unveiled Dancerobot in Rittenhouse, a new Japanese restaurant promising comfort food with an inventive twist.

Food giants commit to advancing regenerative agriculture
Forty major food and agriculture groups have signed a joint declaration to advance and scale regenerative agriculture, marking a collective move towards more sustainable practices.

Diesel Price Surge Elevates Transportation Costs
The average price of diesel in Connecticut recently hit $5.

Heirloom vs Hybrid Tomatoes Explained: Flavor Meets Resilience
A new hybrid tomato, 'Solana Supreme', has arrived, boasting both blight resistance and a Brix score of 8.

Whip Up Easy Weeknight Dinners To Make Right Now
Forget the hour-long prep and endless dishes: a new recipe for Creamy Corn Pasta can grace your table in just 30 minutes, fundamentally reshaping how busy households approach dinner.

Dijon Chicken Recipe with Tomatoes and Scallions Takes Center Stage
Just last week, a small grocery store in Boise, Idaho, reported selling out of Dijon mustard for the first time in its 40-year history, all thanks to a single, unassuming chicken recipe.

BA Bake Club's Fluffy Cloud Critters Spark Cutest Pastry Debate
Over 50,000 home bakers worldwide are debating the precise angle of a fondant ear on a miniature animal pastry, following the BA Bake Club's latest recipe.

Master Cosmic Blondies: Preheat Oven to 350°F
An entire stick of butter, when properly browned, is the secret weapon ensuring cosmic blondies achieve their signature ooey gooey texture, even when using white chocolate chips.

2026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants List Unveiled
Smyth in Chicago has been crowned the No.

Blouge Summer Wine Crush Arrives
Aubert & Mathieu's blouge wine, Boogie Woogie, recorded a staggering 40% sales surge in 2023, selling 20,000 bottles, according to Bon Appétit .

Roast Chicken: Tips for a Perfect Result
Thomas Keller's acclaimed roast chicken recipe, despite its precise instructions, resulted in meat described as 'bit chewy' and lacking moisture, highlighting the challenge of even an easy roast chick

2026 baseball stadium outside food policies are lenient
At Truist Park, fans can bring a gallon-sized clear plastic bag of their own food, a policy that sharply contrasts with many other entertainment venues.

New Recipe Combines Roasted Rhubarb, Harissa Shrimp, and Ice Cream
The Golden Spatula Awards, revered for honoring classic cuisine, just crowned its 2024 Grand Prize winner: Chef Anya Sharma's 'Rhubarb Rhapsody.

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food founder, dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, died at 76.

Malört Liquor Shots: A Chicago Rite of Passage
In Cook County, 90% of all Jeppson's Malört sales occur, a testament to Chicago's peculiar devotion to a liquor often described as tasting like 'grapefruit pith and pencil shavings', according to Chic