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A professional food critic discreetly observing a sophisticated restaurant dining room, embodying the art and science of unbiased culinary review.
The Critic's Table

The Art and Science of Modern Restaurant Criticism

To ensure an unbiased review, a professional food critic visits a restaurant multiple times, ordering and paying for meals incognito, just like any other customer.

Ezra Kaplan·August 10, 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
Chef's hands carefully plating an exquisite dish in a professional kitchen, representing the dedication behind James Beard Award nominations.
The Test Kitchen

James Beard Awards 2026: Semifinalists and Finalists

Darmyelesh Alemu, chef at Beteseb Restaurant, earned a semifinalist nod for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region for the 2026 James Beard Awards, the sole Montgomery County chef to do so.

Raffi Hovsepian·June 6, 2026
A chaotic test kitchen scene with a calendar highlighting May 31, 2026, symbolizing the confusion surrounding the Bon Appétit Pantry Awards 2026 submission deadline.
The Test Kitchen

Bon Appétit Pantry Awards 2026 Submissions Still Open

Despite an official announcement stating the submission window for the 2026 Bon Appétit Pantry Awards is “now closed,” eligible products are still due by May 31, 2026, according to Bon Appétit .

Ezra Kaplan·June 2, 2026
A single 'Everest Red' hybrid tomato on a supermarket shelf, overshadowing a basket of heirloom tomatoes, symbolizing market competition.
The Test Kitchen

Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: Tomato Battle Intensifies With New 'Everest Red'

Just six months after its introduction, a new hybrid tomato called 'Everest Red' now accounts for 15% of supermarket tomato sales in the Northeast, directly impacting the sales of cherished heirloom v

Ezra Kaplan·June 2, 2026
A modern, automated food processing plant with advanced robotics, symbolizing resilience and efficiency in food manufacturing.
The Food Trade

Food Manufacturers Embrace EPC Rise for Resilient Production

A major dairy producer recently broke ground on a $300 million fully automated processing plant in Wisconsin, one of over $50 billion in new food and beverage (F&B) plant construction and upgrades ann

Marco Alves·June 1, 2026