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A close-up of spicy cumin tofu, glistening with a red spice blend and garnished with green onions, ready to be served.
The Test Kitchen

Spicy Cumin Tofu Recipe Offers Bold Flavors for Four

In just 20 to 30 minutes of marination, a new spicy cumin tofu recipe promises to transform weeknight dinners with a vibrant blend of gochugaru and cumin.

Marco Alves·May 28
What is a GLP-1 Satisfaction Ratio? A Deep Dive into Menu-Order AI's Unique GSR Score
The Food Trade

What is a GLP-1 Satisfaction Ratio? A Deep Dive into Menu-Order AI's Unique GSR Score

The Menu-Order AI app introduces the GLP-1 Satisfaction Ratio (GSR), a unique score that helps individuals on GLP-1 medications choose restaurant meals aligned with their health goals and satisfaction, transforming dining from stressful to confident. This proprietary algorithm considers protein, fiber, and other nutritional factors to provide a simple, intuitive number for each dish.

Sponsored·Jul 8
A split image contrasting a fresh grapefruit and a steaming cup of coffee, symbolizing the interaction between the two substances.
The Daily Grind

Grapefruit-Caffeine Interaction More Complex, Study Finds

Despite prior research showing grapefruit juice can prolong caffeine's half-life by 31%, a new study found that naringin, a primary active compound, did not significantly alter caffeine metabolism.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 26
A modern cocktail bar with patrons enjoying drinks and food, showcasing the trend of bars becoming full-service restaurants.
The Test Kitchen

Defining Cocktail Bars: Restaurants, Glassware, and Expansion Trends

At Tavern Next Door, a new cocktail bar in Red Hook, you can snag the exact same dry-aged beef burger that made its sibling, Red Hook Tavern, famous, according to BKMAG .

Darius Williams·May 26
A lively Los Angeles wine bar scene showcasing the evolving trend of hybrid dining experiences with diverse patrons enjoying wine and food.
The Cellar & Vine

LA's Evolving 'Wine Bar' Scene for 2026

In Koreatown, Brothers Galbi, listed among LA's best wine bars for 2026, offers a late-night happy hour with all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, beer, and soju deals, according to Eater Los Angeles .

Marco Alves·May 25
A vibrant and celebratory scene showcasing various popular RTD cans, with friends enjoying themselves, symbolizing the top-selling ready-to-drink beverages in America.
The Test Kitchen

America's Top-Selling RTDs Revealed

Surfside, a relatively new spirit-based RTD, rocketed to become the No.

Darius Williams·May 25
A visually stunning hybrid dessert, Bananas Foster Banana Bread with rum glaze, showcasing innovative baking and delicious fusion flavors.
The Test Kitchen

Explore Unique Hybrid Dessert Recipes for 2026 Kitchen Adventures

At King Arthur Baking, a new Bananas Foster Banana Bread recipe infuses the classic quick bread with the rich, boozy flavors of a New Orleans dessert, topped with rum glaze.

Ezra Kaplan·May 25
Scenic view of a vineyard at sunset with a winery building in the background, representing the Berks County Wine Trail.
The Cellar & Vine

Berks County Wine Trail Features 11 Wineries

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, a cornerstone of the Berks County Wine Trail, produces over 75,000 gallons of wine annually.

Marco Alves·May 23
A coffee podcast studio decorated with strawberries and white chocolate, featuring microphones and steaming mugs, during a 'strawberry season' episode.
The Daily Grind

Coffee Sprudgecast Celebrates Strawberry Season with New Episode

A new Strawberry White Chocolate Mocha recipe, featuring 1883 Strawberry Syrup and Pacific Barista Series Pistachio milk, is currently being shared on the Coffee Sprudgecast, according to Sprudge .

Raffi Hovsepian·May 23
A bowl of creamy homemade tartar sauce with dill and lemon, next to golden-fried fish and chips, ready to be served.
The Test Kitchen

Whip Up Homemade Tartar Sauce in Just 10 Minutes

Forget the bland jarred stuff: a fresh, flavorful batch of homemade tartar sauce can be ready in just 10 minutes.

Ezra Kaplan·May 21
Sleek black Fellow Opus coffee grinder with 41+ grind settings, showcasing premium features for home coffee brewing under $200.
The Daily Grind

Fellow Opus Grinder Delivers Premium Features Under $200

For less than $200, the new Fellow Opus grinder delivers over 41 grind settings and an integrated ionizer, challenging the belief that premium home coffee requires a hefty investment.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 21
Perfectly grilled jumbo shrimp with visible char marks, sizzling on a barbecue grill with a smoky background.
The Test Kitchen

Easy Grilled Shrimp Delivers Smoky Flavor

Forget the fear of shrimp falling through the grates or sticking!

Darius Williams·May 21
A Rocco Super Smart Fridge with AI content recognition technology, offered at a significant discount, showcased in a contemporary kitchen setting.
The Test Kitchen

Rocco Fridge game changer deal pushes smart kitchen tech

The Rocco Super Smart Fridge, initially priced at $1,995, now carries a $400 discount, according to Bon Appetit .

Marco Alves·May 21
Andrew Rea and Alton Brown featured in a split-screen image, representing the debut episode of 'In the Booth with Babish' podcast.
The Critic's Table

Andrew Rea's 'In the Booth with Babish' Debuts with Alton Brown

Andrew Rea, the architect of the $20 million 'Binging with Babish' empire, is launching his second podcast, 'In the Booth with Babish.

Ezra Kaplan·May 20
Top Chef Barista Champion Duyen Ha proudly displays her trophy and a signature latte at her bustling Portland coffee shop, 'The Daily Grind'.
The Daily Grind

Top Chef Barista Champion Duyen Ha Celebrates Historic Win

Just hours after Duyen Ha was crowned the 2024 Top Chef Barista Champion, her Portland coffee shop, 'The Daily Grind,' saw foot traffic surge by an astonishing 300%, with lines stretching down the blo

Raffi Hovsepian·May 20
Delicious smashed pork tacos with pineapple, onion, and lime, ready to be eaten, showcasing a quick and easy weeknight meal.
The Test Kitchen

Master Smashed Pork Tacos With This Quick Broiler Recipe

Smashed pork tacos take barely 5 minutes to cook, transforming a weeknight dinner into a culinary sprint.

Ezra Kaplan·May 20
A close-up of a vibrant, multi-colored heirloom tomato plant laden with ripe, unique-shaped tomatoes in a sunny garden setting.
The Test Kitchen

Heirloom Tomatoes Guide: Growing and Varieties for 2026

While a Big Ben Tomato might only cost $2.

Ezra Kaplan·May 20
Split image showing a modern robotic harvester in a vineyard contrasted with a traditional vintner inspecting grapes, symbolizing the debate over EU vineyard automation.
The Cellar & Vine

EU vineyard automation adoption divides wine growers

Vintners across Europe are locked in a contentious debate: could automated harvesting, while efficient, irrevocably damage the delicate grapes that define their region's prized wines?

Marco Alves·May 15
A split scene showing healthy grapevines and stressed vines in an Indian vineyard, with a winery in the background under a dynamic sky.
The Cellar & Vine

India's Wine Industry Thrives Amidst Climate Shifts and Evolving Tastes

In Maharashtra's Nashik Valley, once a prime region for Indian Cabernet Sauvignon, average temperatures have climbed 1.

Marco Alves·Aug 30
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
A vineyard landscape showcasing the interplay of soil, rolling hills, and changing weather, illustrating how these elements influence wine flavor.
The Cellar & Vine

How Do Soil, Climate, and Topography Shape Wine Flavor?

In 2010, some Bordeaux wines reached an unprecedented 16% alcohol, a stark indicator of how quickly climate change is reshaping the very essence of classic wine regions.

Marco Alves·Jul 18
A chef's knife with a finely honed edge being sharpened at a precise angle, showcasing the importance of steel metallurgy and technique.
Kitchen Kit

What is Knife Steel Metallurgy and How Does it Affect Performance?

For 154CM and CPM-154 steels, simply changing a sharpening angle from 25 to 10 degrees can increase edge retention by five times, according to Knifesteelnerds .

Darius Williams·Jul 11
A modern kitchen showcasing a sleek induction cooktop with a pan, highlighting its cool-touch surface and efficient cooking capabilities.
Kitchen Kit

How Induction Cooktops Work and Their Key Advantages

Alright, let’s talk kitchen magic, folks!

Darius Williams·Jul 9
A lively bar scene showcasing the booming ready-to-drink cocktail market, with a visual representation of market growth and a decline for a legacy brand.
The Food Trade

RTD Cocktails Surge to Nearly $4 Billion Amid Market Shifts

In 2025, while the ready-to-drink cocktail market surged to nearly $4 billion, Jim Beam's RTD sales plummeted by 6.

Marco Alves·Jul 3