Food & Dining

The pumpkin is America’s autumnal poster child. Harvested in September and October, it announces the anticipated arrival of the season—and the holidays and warm family celebrations to come. But in the accompanying flood of pumpkin-themed recipes and buzzy seasonal drinks, how much of the spotlight actually falls on pumpkin itself? Pumpkin spice—that ubiquitous mix of […]

The ever-versatile pumpkin has a place in dishes from soups and pastas to quick breads and ice cream. Why not cocktails, too? Here are a few pumpkin cocktail recipes to help you toast the season. Jack and Sally 1 1/2 ounce Montelobos Mezcal 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup 1 bar spoon of […]

Pumpkin Bulgur With Currants Earthy pumpkin goes beautifully with sweet, tart currants in this fall dish. Serves 4 1 small pumpkin (sugar pumpkin, cheese pumpkin, butternut squash, or kabocha squash) 1 cup bulgur 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup currants 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for roasting and finishing 1 small onion, about 2/3 […]

Carbonara With Pumpkin One of Rome’s most famous and beloved pasta dishes is carbonara. Hot pasta tossed with raw egg to create its own creamy sauce that’s punctuated by crisp bits of pancetta and a shower of grated cheese. What’s not to love? It would be difficult to improve on that magical combination of simple […]

Michelin has begun releasing the 2019 U.S. editions of its famed restaurant guides, starting with the nation’s capital. In Michelin’s third edition, Washington, D.C. welcomed its first three-starred restaurant: Inn at Little Washington, which celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year, was elevated from two stars to three. Meanwhile, Bresca and Siren by RW each received […]

Comic book meets cookbook in “Japanese Cooking With Manga,” a charming illustrated guide to Japanese cuisine by the self-dubbed “Gourmand Gohan” team. (“Gohan,” literally “cooked rice,” is the Japanese term for any meal). The authors are three 20-something home cooks and friends in Barcelona—illustrator Alexis Aldeguer, designer Ilaria Mauro, and chef Maiko-San, hailing from Osaka, […]

Spaghetti Sauce Chicken Afritada Afritada, a traditional chicken and vegetable stew, is a gateway dish to Filipino cuisine. It’s a great one to prepare when someone isn’t familiar with traditional Filipino food because the core ingredients are classic flavors in almost every place in the world. It opens up the eater’s mind to the possibility […]

Avocado Mousse With Raspberry Sauce and Lychee Granita Before cutting into an avocado, make sure it is ripe. Ripeness can be gauged by the color, stem, and firmness. A ripe avocado will have dark skin, a stem that comes off easily when flicked, and flesh that yields when you squeeze it gently with your fingers. […]

Inihaw na Isda at Ensaladang Talong: Stuffed Fish Grilled in Banana Leaves and Eggplant Salad With Toasted Pancetta Wrapping food in banana leaves is a distinctive cooking method in Philippine cuisine. The leaves allow the food to poach in its own juice and lend a faint but delectable aroma of fruit and herbs to the […]

In a spread of Filipino food, among platters of fried fish and braised meats and their bold layers of acid and salt and funk, lies the history of a people. It tells a story in parts. An abundance of sun-loving produce and seafood—fatty fried bangus (milkfish), plump prawns afloat in mouth-puckering sinigang (a sour soup), […]

In Manhattan’s Theater District, a tapas pioneer has remained a stronghold of traditional Spanish cuisine for 30 years. Mesón Sevilla is a family-owned restaurant with one of the largest tapas selections in New York City. Over those 30 years, it has stayed doggedly true to tradition, serving only authentic Spanish food like what you’d find […]

Carbonated water is a refreshing beverage and a good alternative to sugary soft drinks. However, concerns have been raised that it may be bad for your health. This article takes a detailed look at the health effects of carbonated water. What Is Carbonated Water? Carbonated water is water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under […]

In Manhattan’s Chinatown, a foodie paradise brimming with scrumptious noodles and mouthwatering dumplings, perhaps no establishment is as legendary as the Nom Wah Tea Parlor. Almost a century ago, Nom Wah was the first dim sum parlor to open in New York City. Since Nom Wah’s relaunch in 2011, flocks of restaurant-goers congregate outside every […]

When it comes to kitchen tools, a trusty chef’s knife is indispensable. But what else should you add to your toolbox? Here, chefs share some of their other favorite kitchen essentials. Japanese Mandolin Alex Baker, executive chef, Yves, New York City I have a Japanese mandolin that I’ve had for seven years. It has been […]

Calling all coffee lovers: the fourth annual New York Coffee Festival is returning to the city on Oct. 12–14, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan, featuring over 85 coffee, food, and equipment suppliers. The event is open to coffee industry members on the first day, and to the public for the rest of the weekend. […]

Punch makes for a festive occasion no matter when you serve it, but September 20 is cause for special celebration: It’s National Punch Day. At Punch Bowl Social—an ever-growing, multi-city franchise of one-stop entertainment shops that boast bars, full-service kitchens, bowling alleys, arcades, karaoke parlors, and much more under one roof—that counts as a national […]

The demand for organic produce has grown exponentially over the past two decades. Americans spent over $26 billion on organic produce in 2010 compared to just $1 billion in 1990 (1). One of the main concerns driving organic food consumption is pesticide exposure. Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases the Dirty Dozen™ — […]

Peanut allergies more than tripled between 1997 to 2008. Among those with peanut allergies, 25 to 40 percent also have tree-nut allergies. There’s no clear answer as to why there’s been such a drastic increase in food allergies in the developed world. But a new study suggests that mothers can eat nuts during pregnancy without causing a peanut allergy in […]

Canelons: Brisket Canelones During their own festes majors, all towns in Catalonia feature canelons. The iconic feast dish, sheets of egg-based pasta rolled into tubes, stuffed with a variety of roasted meats, and topped with a rich, creamy sauce and grated cheese, always symbolizes opulence and festivity. Canelons take effort to make, so it helps […]

At elevated burger joint Fine & Dandy in Jackson, Mississippi, tallow is the secret behind executive chef Jesse Houston’s extra luxurious burgers. Secret Ingredient: Tallow, a rendered form of beef fat. At the restaurant, fat trimmings from beef cut to grind in-house are rendered down into tallow to reduce waste. How to Use It: Houston […]