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A stylish home bar with various colorful beer cocktails, garnished with fruit and herbs, ready for guests to enjoy during a casual gathering.
Behind the Bar

Whip Up Easy Beer Cocktails with These Simple Home Recipes

Online searches for "beer cocktails" surged by 150% last quarter, according to Google Trends Data, signaling a quiet revolution in home entertaining.

Marco Alves·Jun 12
A professional chef using a De Buyer blue carbon steel crepe and tortilla pan in a high-end kitchen setting.
The Test Kitchen

De Buyer's French-Made Pan Excels for Professional Chefs

For just $30, a De Buyer Blue Carbon Steel Crepe & Tortilla Pan, crafted in France, offers a gateway to professional-grade cooking that improves with every use, according to debuyer-usa .

Marco Alves·Jun 12
A close-up of an expertly made cocktail in a dimly lit, upscale Seattle bar, with the city's nightlife blurred in the background.
Behind the Bar

Seattle's Best Bars Define the City's Evolving Nightlife

Russell's, a Seattle bar, has just been included on Esquire's coveted list of the best bars in America, a recognition industry insiders here already knew was well-deserved, according to The Seattle Ti

Marco Alves·Jun 11
A delicious-looking Peach Cobbler Bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes, showcasing its frosting and texture, perfect for a summer treat.
The Test Kitchen

Nothing Bundt Cakes Debuts Limited-Time Peach Cobbler Cake

For just two weeks this summer, Nothing Bundt Cakes unveils a new Peach Cobbler flavor, alongside the six-week return of its S'mores cake.

Marco Alves·Jun 10
A close-up, cinematic view of a decadent bowl of coffee ice cream, showcasing its rich texture and dark, inviting color, with a scattering of coffee beans.
The Test Kitchen

Taste Test: Top Coffee Ice Cream Brands for Different Tastes

In a recent Bon Appétit taste test of 10 popular supermarket coffee ice cream brands, Trader Joe's Coffee Bean Blast was crowned the definitive choice for espresso enthusiasts.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 10
A close-up, cinematic view of a gourmet hoagie with fresh ingredients, showcasing Philadelphia's evolving sandwich culture.
The Test Kitchen

Philadelphia's Top Hoagies: Tradition and Innovation

At Dolores' 2Street, a 'The Henry' Veggie Hoagie features fried zucchini, grilled eggplant, broccoli rabe, roasted peppers, and sharp provolone on a seeded Sarcone’s roll.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 9
A person savoring a glass of Luxardo's new decaf espresso liqueur in a sophisticated evening setting.
Behind the Bar

Luxardo Launches New Decaf Espresso Liqueur for Evening Indulgence

Luxardo, a brand synonymous with potent liqueurs, has just released an espresso liqueur containing a mere 0.

Marco Alves·Jun 8
Close-up of glistening macerated strawberries in a glass bowl, coated in syrup and garnished with mint, under warm sunlight.
The Test Kitchen

Macerate Strawberries With Sugar for Sweet Summer Desserts

In just five minutes of preparation, a simple two-ingredient technique transforms ordinary strawberries into a glossy, syrupy delight perfect for any dessert.

Marco Alves·Jun 6
A lively coffee expo at the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre with diverse attendees, showcasing the World of Coffee Europe 2027 event.
The Daily Grind

World of Coffee Europe Lisbon 2027 Dates Announced

For the first time ever, Portugal will host the World of Coffee Europe, with Lisbon set to welcome the flagship event from June 17-19, 2027, according to Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine .

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 5
A lively Parisian bistro scene at dusk, showcasing patrons enjoying innovative and accessible dishes, representing the city's evolving culinary landscape.
Travel & Taste

Parisian Culinary Scene: New Trends in Accessible Dining

At Le Restaurant, young chef Valentin Raffali has made a reservation nearly impossible to secure, signaling a dramatic shift in Paris's culinary elite.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 5
A refreshing margarita cocktail garnished with lime and salt, next to a bottle of Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix on a home bar counter.
The Test Kitchen

Trader Joe's Margarita Mix Review: Organic Lime and Agave Shine

For just $3.99, a 32 Fl Oz bottle of Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix promises eight servings of a cocktail base made with organic lime juice and agave syrup, according to Trader Joe's . That's righ

Darius Williams·Jun 5
A high-quality chef's knife displayed prominently on a cutting board in a bright, cozy kitchen, symbolizing essential tools for a first apartment.
Kitchen Kit

Chef's Knife: A Key Kitchen Essential for First Apartment

A Wusthof entry-range chef's knife, a kitchen cornerstone, costs around $50 on Amazon, proving quality essentials don't always break the bank for first-time renters, according to kathleenflinn .

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 5
A close-up of an artfully prepared cocktail at a new Atlanta bar, with a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere in the background.
The Test Kitchen

Atlanta's Top New Bars Shine Bright

Tiger Sun demands attention with its $75 omakase-style cocktail experience: four cocktails and a small bite.

Marco Alves·Jun 4
A family enjoying a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner together in a cozy, well-lit kitchen.
The Test Kitchen

Unlock Genuinely Easy Weeknight Dinners

Recipes from meal kit services like Sunbasket often take 5-15 minutes longer to prepare than advertised, according to Bon Appétit .

Darius Williams·Jun 2
Nutribullet Chill and Ninja Creami ice cream makers displayed on a kitchen counter, with a bowl of sorbet, showcasing a dessert comparison.
The Test Kitchen

Nutribullet Chill Offers 5 Dessert Modes in Ninja Creami Test

The Nutribullet Chill ice cream maker, with a motor base nearly half the size of traditional models, still demands users pre-blend ingredients for a serviceable sorbet.

Marco Alves·Jun 2
A new mother in her kitchen, surrounded by healthy foods, highlighting the importance of protein for postpartum recovery.
The Critic's Table

New Moms Avoid Protein, Delaying Postpartum Recovery

For the first two weeks after childbirth in 2026, most new mothers strictly avoid protein-rich foods like meat, eggs, and fish, despite their critical role in recovery.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 1
A modern home coffee brewing setup featuring advanced gadgets like a digital scale and a device for removing oxygen and carbon dioxide.
The Daily Grind

New Coffee Gadgets Add Complexity to Home Brewing

A new device, the Acaia Horizon, promises to intensify coffee aromatics by actively removing oxygen and carbon dioxide, pushing home brewing into scientific territory, according to Sprudge .

Raffi Hovsepian·May 31
A close-up of an exquisitely prepared Southern Thai dish at Kalaya restaurant, Philadelphia, illuminated by warm, ambient lighting.
The Critic's Table

Philadelphia's Culinary Scene Shines in 2026 James Beard Award Nominee List

Kalaya, a Southern Thai restaurant in Philadelphia, ranks 11th on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Ezra Kaplan·May 30
A stylish arrangement of top-rated products loved by editors in May, featuring electronics, home goods, and lifestyle items, presented with exclusive discount information.
The Test Kitchen

Editors Share Best Products They Loved in May

Forbes Vetted assistant deals editor Jordan Thomas isn't just recommending products; she's securing exclusive discounts on staffers' current favorites every month!

Darius Williams·May 30
A high-end La Marzocco espresso machine, symbolizing the company's new B Corp certification, sits proudly in a bright, sustainable cafe setting.
The Daily Grind

La Marzocco Achieves B Corp Certification for Espresso Machines

La Marzocco, a name synonymous with high-end espresso machines, has achieved a B Impact Score of 84.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 30
A unique, handmade coffee mug with a matte glaze, highlighted as an editor's top pick for elevating the morning coffee ritual.
The Daily Grind

Editors Reveal Top Picks for the Best Coffee Mugs

At Bon Appétit, editors are elevating the morning coffee ritual.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 30
A durable maple cutting board with a rich grain, resting on a wooden counter, ready for food preparation.
Kitchen Kit

Find the best cutting boards for slicing, dicing, and chopping

For nearly a decade, food writer Marian Bull has relied on the same maple cutting board from John Boos, a testament to its enduring quality, as reported by The Guardian.

Marco Alves·May 28
A bottle of Aubert et Mathieu's BoogieWoogie blouge wine on a table in a vineyard, with a couple toasting in the background.
The Cellar & Vine

Aubert et Mathieu's Blouge Wine: A Summer Crush Success Story

Aubert et Mathieu's blouge wine, BoogieWoogie, sold 20,000 bottles in 2023, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to The Guardian and Bon Appetit .

Marco Alves·May 28
Aerial view of The Weston hotel's 50-acre regenerative farm supplying produce to its restaurant, The Left Bank.
The Critic's Table

Weston Hotel Farm Supplies Onsite Restaurant With Regenerative Produce

At The Weston hotel in Vermont, 90% of the produce served in its award-winning restaurant, The Left Bank, comes directly from its own 50-acre regenerative farm during peak season, according to Bon App

Ezra Kaplan·May 28