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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

World Cup tourism projections fall short, local viewing up
Despite projections of billions in economic impact, hotel bookings in major World Cup host cities show no significant spike, revealing a disconnect between hype and reality for the 2026 FIFA World...

Gourmet Supermarket Desserts Shape 2026 Holiday Trends
Tesco's Finest Fruit 'Punch' Panna Cotta, a creamy vanilla base with strawberry, raspberry, and mint jelly, recently scored an impressive 81/100.

Kansas City offers jazz, barbecue guide for World Cup 2026 travelers
Hotel bookings for summer 2026 are already up 300%, with prices surging, according to Hospitality Analytics.

Burr Grinders Lead the Charge for Superior Coffee Taste in 2026
For just $199, the Baratza Encore ESP offers 40 stepped grind settings and specialized espresso adjustments, a level of precision once reserved for grinders costing hundreds more, according to Coffeek

Rocco Smart Fridge Discounted Amid App Issues
Rocco's Super Smart Fridge, initially a $1,995 luxury, is now $500 off, but the sale's unexpected extension and reports of widespread app issues suggest this bargain comes with a catch.

Heirloom tomatoes offer a taste of history and unique flavors.
Despite their revered status among gardeners and foodies, the term 'heirloom' is entirely unregulated.

Food Media Offers Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes for Sunday
Last quarter, searches for 'Sunday weeknight dinners' surged by 45% on major recipe sites.

Viral Chicken Paprikash Recipe With Buttered Egg Noodles Takes Over
Just last week, a single TikTok video featuring Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles and Cucumber Salad caused a 300% spike in demand for imported Hungarian sweet paprika, emptying shelves in s

Hummus Now in One in Four Fridges Amidst Kitchen Evolution
In March 2026, Harvard Business School student Brian Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable powdered hummus mix, which quickly generated $7,000 in its first month of sales, according to Internation

Denver Farmers Markets Expand Options for 2026 Season
The Harvey Park neighborhood will debut a new farmers market on May 2, marking an exciting expansion for Denver's 2026 local food scene.

Niall Horan's 'Dinner Party Live On Tour' Features Culinary Theme
Forget 2024 concert plans: Niall Horan is already booking fans for a 2027 'Dinner Party Live On Tour' where the menu might be as important as the setlist.

Essential Sustainable Kitchen Tools for Home Cooking
While focusing on organic ingredients, many home kitchens still harbor tools that leach chemicals or quickly become landfill waste, undermining sustainability efforts from the start.

Why Pop-Ups Thrive and Reshape the Dining Landscape
Alma y Sazón concludes its 15-month pop-up residency at the Public Market's La Cocina kiosk, signaling the close of one chapter and the opening of another for the evolving dining scene, as reported by

Indian chefs bring regional flavors abroad, igniting a global culinary revolution
In London, Chef Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express, celebrated for its Bengali and North Indian home cooking, earned Michelin recognition.

Insect-based pet food market poised for growth in 2026
The UK-based company Meatly’s ‘Chick Bites’ for dogs became the world’s first cultivated meat-based pet food product to be sold commercially in February 2025.

Dallas restaurants ready massive screens for World Cup 2026
On June 13, Dallas's Harwood District will host an 'Around the World Soccer Bar Crawl,' transforming seven different bars into distinct national fan zones.

Preserve leftover party wine with this simple storage tip
Millions of dollars worth of perfectly good wine are poured down drains annually after parties, a staggering waste a simple, often-overlooked kitchen appliance could prevent.

Prevent soggy bottoms with a protective barrier
Forget "golden brown": a perfectly baked galette crust should resemble toffee or dark caramel, a crucial visual cue many home bakers overlook.

How to Make a Fresh Tomato Michelada Recipe
Forget the standard Clamato: a truly exceptional michelada can be crafted in just 10 minutes, using fresh tomato juice and an array of surprising garnishes—from succulent shrimp to piquant pickles.

Craft Delicious Nectarine Summer Desserts
This summer, one chef rejected an entire batch of apricots for being 'pale, hard, and lacking in smell.

Seattle's Best Bars: Craft Cocktails and Local Spirits Shine
Russell's, the 'under-the-radar' Stone Way bar, just landed on Esquire's prestigious list of best bars, according to The Seattle Times .

Make a gourmet chopped salad with sardines and preserved lemon.
To craft a surprisingly complex dressing for a simple chopped salad, the recipe for Chopped Salad with Sardines and Preserved Lemon demands chopping an entire preserved lemon—peel and pith included—in
