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Kitchen Culture

Essays, histories, and features on the people, traditions, and stories that shape the way we eat.

A lively and diverse crowd enjoying colorful cocktails and rainbow decorations at a Bay Area bar during Pride month.

Bay Area's Top Spots for Drinks Shine for Pride 2026

Looking ahead to June 2026, Nightbird chef Kim Alter has crafted a Pride-themed menu where each course represents a color of the rainbow, joining a wave of Bay Area establishments celebrating Pride with unique culinar

Raffi Hovsepian· Jun 9· 3 min read

Prime Day kitchen deals still active, offering shoppers continued savings

Raffi Hovsepian · Jun 28

Opinion & Editorial

Gen Alpha's Tastes Reshaping Family Meals

Raffi Hovsepian · Aug 26

Sober bars, NA cocktails: Reshaping social lives, a complex picture

Raffi Hovsepian · May 29

Explainers

Why Strawberry and Coriander Work: The Shared-Compound Science of Flavor Pairing

Raffi Hovsepian · Nov 6

Flavor Is a Brain Construct: How Taste, Smell, Touch, Sight and Sound Combine

Raffi Hovsepian · Oct 26

How Koji Fermentation Works: The Enzymatic Science Behind Miso, Soy Sauce, and Sake

Raffi Hovsepian · Oct 26

How Compost and Native Plants Build a Self-Sustaining Garden

Raffi Hovsepian · Oct 25

Sustainable Agriculture Explained: How Soil Health, Water Conservation, and Biodiversity Work Together

Raffi Hovsepian · Oct 21

Two Ways Food Education Preserves Culinary Heritage: Classrooms and Community Kitchens

Raffi Hovsepian · Oct 16