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A dramatic depiction of the 1976 Judgement of Paris wine tasting, highlighting the surprise victory of a Napa Valley Chardonnay over French wines.
The Cellar & Vine

Judgement of Paris: 2026 marks 50th anniversary of wine upset

Fifty years ago, on May 24, 1976, a blind tasting in Paris saw a Chardonnay crafted by a Croatian immigrant from Napa Valley beat France's finest, forever changing the world of wine.

Marco Alves·May 26
A collection of elegant and modern cocktail glasses displayed on a home bar counter, showcasing evolving trends in drinkware.
The Test Kitchen

Mastering Cocktail Glassware: A Guide to Evolving Trends

A recent 'Home Bar Trends Magazine' survey found 60% of home bartenders under 35 serve martinis in coupes and Negronis in old-fashioned tumblers, openly defying established cocktail etiquette.

Ezra Kaplan·May 26
A golden-brown, perfectly roasted chicken with glistening skin, surrounded by colorful roasted root vegetables on a rustic wooden table.
The Critic's Table

Master Easy Roast Chicken Recipe for Beginners with This Guide

At Le Chêne in New York City, Chef Alexia Duchêne transforms a simple roast chicken into a culinary event.

Ezra Kaplan·May 26
Elegant wine cellar showcasing a collection of wine bottles stored on wooden racks, emphasizing the need for careful summer preservation.
The Cellar & Vine

Keep Your Wine Pristine With These Proper Summer Storage Tips

This summer, a single heatwave across the Mediterranean saw reports of significant spoilage in home cellars previously considered adequate, turning prized vintages into vinegar, according to the Europ

Marco Alves·May 25
A bottle of Jeppson's Malört on a bar counter with people toasting in the background, symbolizing its cult following in Chicago.
The Test Kitchen

Malört Liquor: Sustained Demand for the Unconventional

In Cook County, 90% of all Jeppson's Malört sales occur!

Darius Williams·May 24
Split image showing a modern cafe contrasted with a struggling coffee farmer, highlighting the disparity in the coffee industry.
The Daily Grind

Coffee Industry: Growth, Innovation, and Producer Challenges

Last year, global ready-to-drink coffee sales surged by 15%, yet the average income for a smallholder coffee farmer in Central America dropped by 8% due to volatile commodity prices.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 24
A steaming bowl of spicy peanut noodles with garnishes, showcasing a popular and easy-to-make recipe from the Epicurious app.
The Test Kitchen

Epicurious App's Trending Recipes Revealed

This week, a simple 'Spicy Peanut Noodles' recipe, requiring less than 20 minutes to prepare, surged to become the most saved dish on Epicurious, outpacing perennial favorites like lasagna.

Marco Alves·May 23
A kitchen counter filled with fresh ingredients and a recipe card, representing HelloFresh's expanded meal options and variety.
The Test Kitchen

HelloFresh Adds New Meal Options to Combat Routine

HelloFresh now offers almost 500 recipes each week, a selection larger than the menu at the Cheesecake Factory, according to Wired .

Marco Alves·May 22
A diverse group of people enjoying a sunny cookout with a variety of delicious potato salads on a picnic table.
The Test Kitchen

Experts Share Top Potato Salad Recipes for Cookouts and Weeknights

Janine "The Flavor Queen" Washle recently showcased her Classic American Potato Salad recipe on local television, reigniting the annual debate over the ultimate summer side, according to WAVE News .

Darius Williams·May 22
Close-up of hands carefully peeling fresh pistachios, showcasing their vibrant green color and rich texture, ready for holiday baking.
The Test Kitchen

Mastering Pistachio Prep for 2026 Holiday Baking

A truly flavorful pistachio cake, one that genuinely tastes of pistachios, remains a rare achievement for holiday baking trends in 2026, often eluding even experienced home bakers.

Marco Alves·May 22
Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district at dusk, showcasing a blend of classic architecture and new infrastructure, illuminated by streetlights, with people present.
The Critic's Table

Kansas City's 18th and Vine District Prepares for World Cup

A new 1,000-space parking garage opened last week in Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district, according to Kctv5 .

Ezra Kaplan·May 22
A colorful sheet pan filled with golden-brown shawarma chicken and roasted vegetables, ready to be served.
The Test Kitchen

Sheet Pan Shawarma Chicken Recipe Offers Fast Flavor

A dish traditionally associated with rotating vertical spits and hours of marination can now be on your dinner table in under an hour, thanks to a new sheet-pan technique.

Marco Alves·May 21
A diverse group of friends enjoying sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktails in a stylish, modern bar setting, highlighting a shift in social drinking preferences.
Behind the Bar

Americans Embrace Sophisticated Sober Options Amid Shifting Tastes

The appetite for non-alcoholic drinks at Coda Restaurant Group's four Boston and Cambridge restaurants has "exploded" by about 300% this year, making up around 5% of all their drink orders, according

Marco Alves·May 18
Cinematic scene showing AI interfaces and human agents working together to meet evolving customer demands in a modern business environment.
The Test Kitchen

Businesses Adapt to Evolving Consumer Demands Amidst Economic Uncertainty

In the BPO industry, AI-driven platforms now handle up to 60% of customer queries, a stark shift in how service is delivered.

Ezra Kaplan·May 18
A warm, inviting kitchen setting featuring a classic Southern dish and a tablet displaying the 'Southern Living Test Kitchen Diaries' series logo.
The Test Kitchen

Southern Living's Streaming Series Becomes a Niche Hit

The 'Southern Living Test Kitchen Diaries,' a streaming series featuring classic Southern recipes, exceeded its internal viewership projections by 30% on Roku in its first week, according to a Roku in

May 14
A solitary restaurant critic looking disheartened as a smartphone screen floods the table with rapid influencer review videos.
The Critic's Table

Restaurant Critics Face Extinction as Public Reviews Dominate 2026.

On platforms like TikTok, 30-second influencer reviews are rapidly replacing the nuanced critiques of professional restaurant critics and food writers.

Ezra Kaplan·Sep 13
A well-organized, cost-effective pantry stocked with labeled jars and containers, showcasing fresh ingredients and promoting a waste-free lifestyle.
Pantry Staples

How to Stock a Cost-Effective, Waste-Free Pantry

The average American household tosses out nearly $1,500 worth of food every year, often because items are forgotten or expire in the back of the pantry.

Darius Williams·Sep 12
Close-up of premium instant coffee dissolving in a mug, highlighting the luxury and convenience of the craft coffee experience.
The Daily Grind

Premium instant coffee market trends: Convenience meets craft

A single serving of Sightglass Instant Coffee, the La Magdalena, Tolima variety, can cost $17.

Raffi Hovsepian·Sep 1
Panoramic view of the Athens Acropolis from a rooftop bar during a vibrant sunset, with people enjoying drinks.
Travel & Taste

Athens Rooftop Bars for Sunset Views

With 24 rooftop restaurants in Athens demanding advance bookings, choosing the ideal spot for a sunset cocktail can feel less like a vacation and more like a research project.

Raffi Hovsepian·Aug 31
A steaming cup of Arabica coffee with a backdrop of a sun-drenched coffee plantation, highlighting the bean's journey from origin to brew.
The Daily Grind

Arabica Coffee: Origins, Flavor Profiles, and Brewing Choices

Despite accounting for around 60% of the world's coffee production, the delicate, fruity notes of a high-quality Coffea arabica bean can be scorched away by a common automatic drip machine.

Raffi Hovsepian·Aug 24
An artistic arrangement of unique spirit bottles filled with colorful liqueurs, surrounded by exotic botanicals like celery root, aronia, and saffron.
Behind the Bar

Top 8 Unique Lesser-Known Spirits From Around the Globe

At Apologue Liqueurs, celery root, Aronia, and saffron are not just ingredients; they are the foundation for a new generation of spirits challenging traditional palates.

Marco Alves·Aug 23
Sunlit English vineyard with a cellar door building, symbolizing the positive economic impact of the WineGB tax break.
The Food Trade

WineGB cellar door tax break could boost Britain's rural economy by 2026

English and Welsh wine producers could save up to £150,000 each under a proposed tax relief scheme, directly reinvesting excise duty back into vineyards.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jul 21
Dolly Parton's 'Cup of Ambition' coffee bags displayed on a shelf inside a bright, modern travel stop convenience store.
The Daily Grind

Dolly Parton Launches 'Cup of Ambition' Coffee Line

On June 24, Dolly Parton's 'Cup of Ambition' coffee debuts at her Tennessean Travel Stop.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 15
A pitcher of fresh tomato michelada base on a kitchen counter with fresh ingredients, ready for effortless entertaining.
The Test Kitchen

Craft a Fresh Tomato Michelada Recipe for Effortless Entertaining

Forget muddling tomatoes for every single drink; a new recipe allows you to prepare a week's worth of fresh michelada base in one go.

Marco Alves·Jun 15