Food & drink

Food & drink

But very oddly, these bagels have the bottom fourth of the bagel cut away and discarded, in a way that I doubt that any human being has ever eaten a bagel, ever. Moreover, one of the shmears is labeled as Pink Label, which is an existing Boichik product, but one that looks nothing like what is depicted below. That's because what is depicted above is a completely fake AI-generated image.

Given that I live right next to the world's oldest non-stop gin distillery, I have long admired this classic spirit. I present this list with no bias, as one of the brands from my local G&J Distillers has the misfortune of making an appearance here. When it comes to organizing your home bar, gin is an easy spirit to get wrong.

One of Boston's most famous restaurants, O Ya, is still reliably glorious, even after running for almost 20 years. Tucked away near South Station, the omakase is opulent and decadent. But, the experience comes with a wink, with an alt-1980s playlist heavy on the Cure and the Smiths, with a little Lana Del Ray to keep things sexy. O Ya's only dining option is the $295 omakase (about $383.78 with fees and taxes), full of 20 courses of nigiri, sushi, and some surprises.

It probably won't surprise you to learn that we get a lot of samples sent to our office. The Kitchn editors are constantly testing new (and new-to-us) groceries, appliances, chef's knives ... really anything we might find useful in our day-to-day cooking. As the Director of Groceries, I'm particularly focused on the first category, and am always interested when I receive something that's well-received by the wonderful - and fiercely opinionated - people I work with.

Gertie is back, making a move from Williamsburg to Prospect Heights, and version 2.0 transforms what the beloved "Jew-ish" spot was known for into a modern, New York-style bagel shop and delicatessen with loads of neighborhood charm. The new location at 602 Vanderbilt is counter-service, offering hand-rolled bagels, latkes, deli favorites, homemade baked goods and specialty drinks. Nate Adler opened Gertie back in 2019 to much acclaim, and recently debuted nearby Gertrude's with wife Rachel Jackson.

In luxe subterranean digs inspired by Havana's pre-Castro era as "the Monte Carlo of the Caribbean," Boston's COJE Management Group (Yvonne's, Coquette, more) is betting that locals want a nightlife destination that's all grown up. The team's latest endeavor, My Girl, beckons to those who want to sink into comfortable lounge seating with a chimichurri oil-spiked dirty martini or caramelized banana Old Fashioned, enjoying live music or DJs who don't drown out conversation.

The iconic Panda Inn has been a fixture of Pasadena for the entirety of my life. Its Chinese American dishes, even in my childhood, remained consistent; the space ideal for large family gatherings. Since its 2024 remodel, which included a revamped menu, new life has been poured into the seminal restaurant that inspired a fast-food dynasty. Go for the classics, stay for surprisingly in-depth sushi menu with tangy sashimi preparations that act as palate openers before the main event; glamorous venue; and easy, seamless service.

My bologna has a first name, and it's not D-I-E-T-Z. Its last name isn't W-A-T-S-O-N, either. For many of us, bologna has a wonderful, child-like charm to it. It elicits memories of the school cafeteria, where a bologna sandwich was paired with a cardboard milk carton or, better yet, slow Sunday mornings when your mom would fry up the sliced sausage to serve at the breakfast table.

For many Brits, a beer at the pub washed down with a salty snack is no doubt one of life's greatest pleasures. What's more uncertain, it seems, is where exactly these Great British delicacies come from. Experts at British Lion Eggs surveyed 2,000 British adults about their knowledge and opinions on nibbles commonly found behind the bar. Scotch eggs, pork scratchings and pork pies were found to be among the nation's favourites - but many were left scratching their heads over their origins.

You may not have realized it, but the chicken sandwich battle is so 2019; the new chicken trend in restaurants is tenders. In the past year KFC, McDonald's, and Wendy's have all rolled out new or improved chicken tenders. But when it comes to fast food chicken tenders, Raising Cane's and Zaxby's loom largest because both chains have made their names on them from the start.

There's a very big difference between a good pastrami sandwich and a great one, and much of that comes down to the meat. You know right away when you're eating a perfectly cooked piece of pastrami - it should be tender, juicy, and bursting with so much natural flavor that you shouldn't need any toppings to compliment it. But there is one other small step you need to take to build the ultimate deli-style pastrami sandwich, and that's toasting the bread.

Why do so many of us love the passed-out raccoon in the liquor store bathroom? That fuzzy little body stretched out on the bathroom floor after a full-force face plant in between a trash can and the toilet pulls at our heartstrings. He looked vulnerable. We all know he was going to have an absolute whopper of a hangover. My head started pounding, and my stomach started churning in solidarity.

Drive-thrus will open in Lebanon and Antioch on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Murfreesboro on Friday, Dec. 12, according to a news release. News agencies in Tennessee are not yet reporting what kinds of crowds are expected, but In-N-Out's debut in the Southeast has been eagerly anticipated. The expansion will bring the total number of In-N-Out restaurants to 431 and officially put the chain in 10 states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Tennessee.

Juicy apples - You get little bursts of juicy apples in every bite. Tart cranberry glaze - I dressed up the scones in a pink cranberry glaze to make them completely irresistible. Buttery and tender - Even though these scones are vegan-friendly, they're as buttery, tender, and flaky as traditional scones! Use up leftover cranberries - Got extra cranberries lying around after the holidays? Use them up in these scones, my cranberry white chocolate cookies, and these cranberry orange muffins!

Many of our breakfasts are cold, few of them contain vegetables, and they're often geared more toward convenience, intended to provide a quick energy boost while we're rushing out the door. Something that rarely makes it onto an American breakfast table, though, is soup. A huge favorite for lunches and dinners, especially during the colder parts of the year, soup is largely overlooked in the mornings.

If you want to experience true sophistication, then may we suggest drinking in a hotel bar? Fancier than a London pub and classier than a cocktail bar, drinking in a hotel bar is much more than simply sipping a martini in a foyer. The city's best hotel bars are glamorous hideaways that offer elite drinking experiences. A new list by Forbes has ranked the very best hotel bars in the world with its inaugural Forbes Travel Guide Star Bars for 2025 .

The Circus Afternoon Tea is the newest afternoon tea offering from the boutique five-star Vintry & Mercer in the City, joining the hotel's acclaimed The Crown Afternoon Tea and The Magic Afternoon Tea. Each themed tea is served in a different space. The Circus Afternoon Tea is served in the Vintry Kitchen on the ground floor, a relaxed cafe that is New York-like in its design, with wooden ceiling fans, glass skylights and lots of green foliage. My teenage son particularly liked the eco-decor.

As well-known as New York might be for its hot dogs, there is one other city in America that may rival it: Chicago. Chicago is famous for its hot dogs, and the people there take them extremely seriously. Don't ever let anyone in Chicago catch you putting ketchup on a hot dog. While there is surely some disagreement among locals about who makes the best dog,

Only to be met by a wall of people, relentless crowd surges and consumerist chaos at its peak. It's hard to imagine anyone actually enjoying it, yet clearly thousands do because there they all were. I've always loved the Christmas lights in London, but when you're sandwiched between strangers, all trying to get somewhere, I have to say they start to lose their appeal.

There are plenty of reasons Bojangles continues to expand, not least of which is how underrated its breakfast menu is. The chicken quality has lunch and dinner crowds convinced, but the incredible homemade buttermilk biscuits are the perfect size for a comforting breakfast. We sampled and ranked 7 Bojangles biscuit sandwiches according to taste, texture, freshness, and whether we'd buy them again. Surprisingly enough, chicken didn't factor into our favorite sandwich, as the classic trifecta of bacon, egg, and cheese was too good to ignore.

Steak is one of life's finer treats, and when you serve up a perfectly seared ribeye or sirloin steak, it will always be the star of the show. However, this highly coveted meaty meal option doesn't always have to be enjoyed as the main event; with just a little bit of knife work, you can transform steak into a mouthwatering starter or hors d'oeuvres.

Christmas dinner? At home or in a restaurant? It's at this juncture of the year, with Christmas dinner hurtling towards us, that you may well find yourself muttering: Well, we could always go out! Who could blame any home cook for wanting to shove this great burden on to someone else's back, especially since every culinary TV show, magazine article and advertising break since mid-November has hammered home what a colossal faff Christmas dinner actually is.

Pickle fans know the joy of nabbing a fresh jar of any of the best pickle brands and enjoying the tasty snacking and sandwich-stacking possibilities. But there's a way to feel even better about your pickle purchase: reusing those jars. When you can repurpose a product's packaging, the benefits are plentiful. You're participating in an eco-friendly mission to reduce waste, and you're also putting the packaging to use for where you might have otherwise had to spend money to buy new.

Attempting a classic crème brûlée recipe might sound more complicated than it actually is, but once you get a handle on this easy-to-make and guaranteed-to-impress dessert, you may want to experiment. A chef-approved way to elevate your next treat is to reach for maple syrup. Though substituting maple syrup for sugar requires some attention to the amount added to recipes, a touch of pure maple syrup can add unique sweetness to the crème brûlée you flame up and serve.

A landmark Palm Springs restaurant is up for sale, and the buyer won't just be getting a California desert property: They'll be getting the recipes too. Billy Reed's, which opened in 1975, has been listed for $7.5 million as its current owner prepares to retire. When the restaurant debuted at 1800 N. Palm Canyon Drive, it quickly became known for its massive portions of American comfort food, pies baked in-house and homey interior design.

To properly caramelize an onion, you need to have some patience. We have some tips to avoid common mistakes. Caramelized onions are not often used as a burger topping because they take time to prepare. However, you can speed up the process and have them ready in 20 to 30 minutes instead of as long as an hour. Cook them over low heat with butter and add some brown sugar and soy sauce.