Sweet and Salty News

2026

11 articles

A Costco shopping cart filled with various bulk food items, including meat, pasta, and canned goods, representing smart shopping for home cooks.
Pantry Staples

Top Costco Bulk Buys for Home Cooks in 2026

At Costco, a pre-cooked rack of Kirkland Signature Smoked Pork Back Ribs costs just $10.

Darius Williams·July 5, 2026
A modern kitchen counter filled with high-end cooking appliances, showcasing Prime Day 2026 deals for home cooks.
The Test Kitchen

Find the best Prime Day 2026 deals for home cooks

This year, a Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-Quart XL 2-Basket Air Fryer is available for $170, a full $80 off its original $250 price, according to The Wall Street Journal .

Ezra Kaplan·June 25, 2026
A lively New Jersey street at dusk filled with diverse restaurant options and patrons enjoying outdoor dining, with a subtle nod to Victor Cruz's new restaurant.
The Critic's Table

New Restaurants in New Jersey to Try in 2026

Former Giants star Victor Cruz is developing up to five "Victor Cruz's Krystal" locations in New Jersey, starting with a Union restaurant that opened June 4, 2026, featuring exclusive local menu items

Ezra Kaplan·June 24, 2026
A colorful assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables displayed attractively, representing healthy snack trends for 2026.
Travel & Taste

Healthy Snack Trends and Insights for 2026

Fresh produce and fresh-forward products dominated the 2026 Good Housekeeping Snack Awards.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 23, 2026
A sophisticated food critic observing the entrance of a new, stylish dual-concept restaurant, Heyou, on a vibrant Bengaluru street at dusk.
Travel & Taste

Top 3 Bengaluru New Restaurant Openings: A Critic's Guide 2026

Keen Mustard Ventures, a prominent hospitality group, replaced Daysie on MG Road with Heyou, a dual-concept restaurant.

Ezra Kaplan·June 23, 2026
A beautifully plated, simple summer dish from Bon Appétit's 2026 summer issue, bathed in sunlight in a chic kitchen.
The Test Kitchen

Bon Appétit Shares Delicious Summer Issue Recipes 2026

This summer, Bon Appétit's highly anticipated issue features a surprising number of recipes requiring fewer than five ingredients.

Darius Williams·June 19, 2026
A diverse group of people enjoying a lively Fourth of July cookout with burgers on the grill and patriotic decorations, bathed in warm, late afternoon sunlight.
The Test Kitchen

Plan Your Best Fourth of July Cookout for 2026

For just $104.99, Costco rolls out 32 antibiotic-free, grass-fed beef burgers! That's how you feed a massive Fourth of July crowd without blowing your budget or sacrificing quality, says Mashed . This

Darius Williams·June 9, 2026
A lively and diverse crowd enjoying colorful cocktails and rainbow decorations at a Bay Area bar during Pride month.
Kitchen Culture

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·June 9, 2026
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·June 9, 2026
A diverse spread of artisanal and innovative snacks, including colorful fruit leathers, gourmet chips, and unique dips, arranged invitingly on a table.
The Cellar & Vine

Bon Appétit editors reveal their top new snacks for 2026

A small, independent Vermont producer of artisanal fruit leather saw its website crash after a single Bon Appétit editor mentioned their product in a June staff meeting.

Marco Alves·June 4, 2026
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, 2026