The definitive guide on how to eat crab, according to an expert
You might be eating your crab wrong. Here's how to do it right, according to a seafood restaurant veteran.
This is how to clean wooden kitchen utensils
Wooden kitchen tools like cutting boards and spoons require a different kind of cleaning care. Here's what to do.
You should know how to make these incredible sauces
A good sauce can take your kitchen game to new heights. Here are some of the best sauces to have in your culinary arsenal.
This is how to make a Bloody Bull – a better, beefier Bloody Mary recipe
Looking at the Bloody Bull, the meaty cousin of the Bloody Mary. How the drink came to be and a recipe to boot.
Flying with alcohol: How to pack beer and wine in your luggage
Can you bring alcohol on a plane? Yes, but you need to know how to pack your wine and beer. Here's how.
The best sommelier-approved wine picks for date night
Looking for the perfect wine for a romantic night? Check out these sommelier suggestions
The 14 best coffee beans to buy in 2024, chosen by experts
With the best coffee beans, you can elevate your coffee-drinking experience to new levels. Here's what to stock up on for a great cup.
How to make the finest Tom Collins cocktail, according to experts
The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail made of gin, soda water, simple syrup, and citrus. Here's how to make the very best version of it.
The founder of Pacific Rim cuisine shows us how to make the perfect Hawaiian BBQ
Hawaiian BBQ is a diverse and tasty food category informed by many cultures and perfect for life outside.
Why aged gin is a must-have for your bar cart
Aged gin is incredible stuff. The act of barrel-resting the classic spirit changes its color, complexity, and more.
The drinks pro at the Four Seasons Oahu shares his twist on 5 classic cocktails
Classic cocktails don't have to be boring. Here's how they shake up the recipes at the Four Seasons in Hawaii.
What is Cognac? A quick guide to the classic French spirit
In our entry-level guide to Cognac, you'll find out that the classic French spirit is more than just a smoother and polished version of brandy.
A guide to Cajun food, a Franco-American wonder
Like jazz or basketball, Cajun food is a quintessential American creation rich with history and culture.
What channel is the Super Bowl on?
The Super Bowl is must-watch television for sports fans and casual viewers alike. Here's how to watch the big game.
The 101 on Italicus: Breaking down the bergamot liqueur and how to use it
Itallicus is a bergamot liqueur that comes in a gorgeous bottle and can be used in a variety of ways.
Skillets, flatware, mixing bowls, and more: Here’s the ultimate list of kitchen essentials every home chef needs
Your kitchen can be one of the toughest rooms to properly stock. To help you out, here are some of the top kitchen tools and appliances to add to your home.
Coffee pros say these trends will dominate in 2024
From coffee memberships to organic coffee, these are the coffee trends to look out for in 2024.
It’s time to stop fearing MSG: Here’s why
There's hardly a more contested additive in all of food than MSG. The ingredient, derived from seaweed in 1908, is pretty complicated.
Like space and learning about earth? These are the best 12 science podcasts
Science is far from boring. Learn more about the mysteries of the universe with the best science and space podcasts you should start listening to in 2024.
The weirdest beer styles you’ve probably never heard of
The weirdest types of beer are a strange lot indeed, incorporating everything from kelp to oysters.
Move over, tequila: Bacanora is the next agave spirit bubbling up in your bar
The agave spirit movement continues. First there was tequila, then mezcal, then Sotol. Now, it's Bacanora's turn.
What does “reserve wine” really mean? It’s complicated
Ever wondered what it means when you see "wine reserve"? It's a widely used term, but its meaning can be complicated.
The 10 best Japanese knives: Upgrade your cooking tools
Japanese chef knives are lighter and sharper than German knives. Here are the best Japanese chef knives you should consider buying this 2024.
Here are 8 stellar ingredients worth considering when deciding what to mix with beer
Most craft beers are meant to be enjoyed without any additives, but if you’re stuck with watery macro beers, why not mix it up a little?
Bubble tea: A brief history and the best flavors to try today
Bubble tea has been around since the mid-1980s and has taken the world by storm. Here's what you need to know about the boba-filled beverage.
The best hotels in Honolulu for an incredible trip to paradise
An estimated 47,000 hotel rooms exist in Honolulu. This is where you should stay.
Winter is the best time for dessert wine: Every type worth drinking
Dessert wine isn't as popular as its dinner-time counterpart, but we love them anyway. Here's how to pick a great bottle.
Soup is trending: Here are 4 great soup recipes from a top chef
Winter means soup, and we've got four incredible soup recipes from a top chef you're going to love.
The 8 best top-shelf vodka brands worth savoring – Death’s Door, Barr Hill, and more
Price doesn't always equate to flavor in the spirits world, but these high-end, top-shelf vodka brands are definitely worth it.
The 12 best almond milk brands to check out – Califia Farms, Silk, and more
Making dietary changes is a leap of faith. Check out our roundup of the best almond milk brands for 2024 to fuel your health and fitness journey.
The best hot cocktails to make this winter
When the temperature drops, you can't go wrong with the best hot cocktails to turn your cold-weather blues into cold-weather booze.
Bee’s Knees, French 75, and more: Fall for these 9 iconic Prohibition cocktails from the Roaring ’20s
Honing your home mixology skills this 2024? Take inspiration from these Prohibition cocktails, which serve as a reminder of the ingenuity of the Roaring '20s.
From food to true crime and sports, here are the 14 best Netflix documentaries to stream right now
We've found the best documentaries that you can stream on Netflix right now across a wide array of genres.
Somebody finally beat Tetris for the first time ever (but no one has ever won these super hard games)
A teenager just beat Tetris for the first time in recorded history, but no one has ever beaten these classic games.
From Seattle to Miami, drink up at the very best bars in all of America
There are many great bars in America we love to patronize. There are the 23 best, from New York to Nashville.
The best tea cocktail recipes if you love a hot toddy
Hot tea is great in a cocktail, the hot toddy taught us as much. Here's how to mix with the stuff and a few recipes to try.
From college to the barbershop, here are the 10 best Simpsons episodes of all time, ranked
The Simpsons deserves to be the best longest-running animated series. Watch these 10 episodes and you'll see why.
12 tasty, versatile sake cocktails to whip up and enjoy
Sake is a clean and versatile spirit, begging to be used in a mixed cocktail. Here are some great sake cocktails to whip up and enjoy.
These are the best gins to drink straight
We've compiled the best gins to drink straight. These complex botanical spirits can stand on their own.
Do you need a modular backpack? We tested the Baltoro Impetro, and weight the pros and cons
Is a modular backpack right for you? We test the Baltoro Impetro to find out why the modular backpack trend is catching on
These fantastic non-alcoholic wines are getting me through Dry January
It's taken a while for the non-alcoholic wine category to carry its own weight, but it does now and with these 18 best options.
Listen to the experts: Here’s how to make the perfect Paloma drink
The Paloma is the perfect tequila cocktail. We asked a couple of experts how to perfect the classic drink.
These are some of the best cookbooks of all time – one for every type of chef
The world, with all its grandeur, is meant to be relished one dish at a time, which is why we assembled this nourishing list of the best cookbooks of all time.
Here’s how to make a margarita, according to top bartenders
A great margarita is not a given, it's a lesson in balance. Here's how you make the best one, according to two top bartenders.
Why there’s a bump in the bottom of wine bottles
The reasoning behind the wine bottle punt has as many layers as a good class of burgundy, from stability to an old-timey way of cutting bar patrons off.
Cocktails in 2024: Drink pros say these trends will dominate
Bartenders share insight on the cocktails we'll all be drinking in 2024.
The best sparkling wines, according to sommeliers
Sparkling wine is a vast category of varying styles and options. Here are the best of the bunch, according to sommeliers.
These are the best gin mixers to have in your home bar
The joy of gin is you can use a number of different mixers for simple, delicious drinks. Here are the best gin mixers you should have on hand for cocktails.
Know your knife: A guide to the best steel for knives
We've put together a guide to some of the most common — and best — knife steels so you can make a more informed decision next time you buy a blade.
End the day right with the 6 best nightcap cocktails
A well-made nightcap cocktail is the preface to a good night's sleep. Here's more on the drinks and be sure to give these nightcap cocktails a try.