Food & drink

Food & drink

Filling my cheeks with crisp puffed shells packed with spiced potatoes, chutneys, and tamarind water is a core Delhiite memory, and one that comes rushing back at Gokul Sweets in Decatur. The no-frills, counter-service spot is a longtime vegetarian Indian street food staple, complete with a bakery case stacked with dozens of sweets. North Indian treats abound, but the massive South Indian dosa is the envy of the canteen.

The road to ramen paradise ends in the unlikeliest of places. At Men Endo, located in a suburban street, next to a school and a low-rise apartment block, bowls of noodles disappear in a flurry of slurps, gulps and hurried but heartfelt exchanges of appreciation between customer and chef. On a cold afternoon in Yamagata, a city in Japan's northeast, the wait for a seat at Men Endo's counter is mercifully short.

Lush jewel tones and floral wallpaper make this Montavilla cocktail bar an escape from the Portland gloom all winter, while its patio is a lovely summertime hang. It also delivers on the drink front, with an impressive menu of original drinks and well-executed classics. The menu is broken into sections, including a tight list of nonalcoholic cocktails that go beyond fruit juices and sodas.

Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, as well as bite-sized menu items. Cabbage and Indian food are gaining popularity on fast-casual and restaurant menus. Value meals and nostalgic foods, such as chicken tenders, remain important for fast-food chains. The new year brings a fresh crop of food trends, from sweet-and-spicy sauces to the hottest new vegetable hitting menus. We looked at trend reports from Tastewise, Pinterest, Yelp, and more to identify nine of the biggest food trends you can expect to see in 2026.

After slicing your bagels, spread soft butter on the cut sides and place them butter-side-down in a skillet. Then toast them for three or four minutes, or until the bagels are a golden brown color. You can let them cool, or add toppings while they're still hot. Any of your favorite bagel toppings will work, whether you prefer plain cream cheese, a drizzle of honey, or a full bagel sandwich.

And it makes sense, as Indian culture and cuisine are alive and well in the city - Washington is one of the top states of residence for Indian immigrants, and Seattle itself is among the U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest number of Indian-Americans. Meanwhile, the state offers great growing conditions for Indian staples such as rice, lentils, chickpeas, eggplant, okra, onions, peas, potatoes, and much more.

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To remove pomegranate seeds using the underwater technique, cut pomegranate into quarters on a paper towel. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Hold a pomegranate quarter under the water, seed-side down. Pull edges back, exposing seeds. Most of the seeds will pop out. Run fingers over seeds to remove them. Turn over, still holding under water, and pick out any remaining seeds.

Several locations of Kelly's Roast Beef in Florida have closed for good, according to a press release from the private equity firm that became the new owners of the North Shore sandwich shop last year. AAM15 Management, Kelly's new owners, sent out the press release Tuesday, noting that the closed locations - in Naples, Pasadena, and Fort Myers, Florida - were managed by different owners.

This batter works on onion rings, fish, and more. For the chicken bites, try adding a pinch of powdered ginger to the batter. It tastes so good! 3 1/4 cups self-rising flour 1 dash cumin 1 dash paprika 1 dash salt 1 cup water, warm - chicken breast, boneless - oil, for frying Take a large mixing bowl and add all dry ingredients. Then add the water.

Servings: 4 cookies Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: * 1 pack store-bought cookie dough* 4 pieces of Hershey's chocolate* 4 large marshmallows* 4 graham crackers* Flakey salt, for garnish Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. 2. Divide the cookie dough into 4 equal parts. Flatten each piece with your palms, place a marshmallow in the center, and mold the dough around it to seal.

Set to take place on January 24, what distinguishes The Great American Whiskey Collection is not just scale, but intention. Assembled patiently over many years and stored in a custom-built home bar to preserve the rarest expressions of Bourbon and Rye at their most authentic and elusive. Private labels, exclusive single barrels, and historic bottlings, many of which are now virtually unobtainable, form the backbone of Sotheby's historic sale.

I'd gently suggest that you're not helpless against the changing tide. You've noticed a pattern that seems to be in conflict with your hopes and expectations for the holiday. So, for next year, you have the opportunity to talk about it with your daughters in advance and find a solution that makes everyone happy. Every holiday meal is, of course, about the food, but its primary purpose is togetherness as a family.

Scotland, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Japan, India and (because my editor will insist) Australia are countries we'd normally associate with whisk(e)y production and excellence. That growing list includes Bottega SpA in Italy, Israel's Milk & Honey Distillery and single malts from Soubeyran (France), which just launched stateside last summer. It also includes a few excellent distilleries in Mexico, New Zealand and England, which had an incredible showing at the most recent Whisky Exchange Awards.

The season for pomegranates is all too short. This leathery red skinned fruit is available from fall into winter and California and Arizona grow the nation's supply of them. Pomegranates have reached super stature and have been dubbed the new super fruit, surpassing blueberries as the antioxidant of choice for heart health. So I buy a lot of them and use them in a variety of ways.

Wetherspoons has had its eye on a unit on the Strand since 2024, when it first applied for permission from Westminster City Council to open a pub on the site. Back then, the request was denied, with officials noting concerns about noise and disturbance for local residents. But the pub chain persisted. The decision was appealed, forcing the council to reconsider its initial rejection and provide clearer grounds as to why the space couldn't become a pub.

"Eat real food."

For years, the food pyramid was the example of healthy eating that everyone in America was given, and now, more than a decade after it was discarded in favor of simpler recommendations, it's set for a return. The federal government had long tried to give Americans healthy eating advice, dating back to the "food wheel" of seven essential food groups in World War II, but the food pyramid was probably the most iconic.

The dry-salting fermentation method used to make sauerkraut works brilliantly on almost any firm vegetable, so you can happily explore beyond the traditional cabbage. I had a couple of carrots and a piece of squash that needed saving, so I turned them into a golden kraut with ginger, turmeric and a little orange zest for brightness. Use whatever you have to hand and let the ingredients lead your creativity.

The poster then went on to make a series of claims about the exploitation of both workers and customers at the unnamed company. Delivery drivers, they said, were called "human assets" by project managers working to "squeeze another 0.4% of margin" out of them. They were ranked according to a "desperation score," and had their wages stolen by using "predictive modeling to dynamically lower the base pay." Customers were being scammed by the app's priority-delivery function, which was actually just a "psychological value-add."

there are a lot of mistakes that you can make with gravy, from not making a roux, skimping on the drippings, or neglecting to whisk your gravy as it cooks. But another common faux pas is if you use too much flour or cook your gravy for too long, it can become too thick. As such, you may try to correct it by adding in more broth or stock, but this will likely only lead to another problem:

Pijja Palace flipped the concept of a sports bar on its head with Indian flavor-infused bar food favorites and a vibe that gives more mid-century modern than sticky floors and too-loud baseball games. Televisions dot the walls playing whatever sport is on - whether it be football or a skateboarding competition - as tikka masala-topped pijjas and achaari Buffalo wings emerge from the kitchen.

Great job choosing to eat healthier in 2026! To help you get started, shop our top picks of essentials that make healthy eating easy and fun. Here's to your healthiest year yet! Escali Primo Digital Scale A kitchen scale can really help you eat healthier. This Escali digital scale is great for weighing ingredients, portioning meals, or even measuring coffee beans.

The Park Street Deli Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip is decadent and delicious, and while the dip may be intended to be spooned on top of cookies or fruit, we have found a different way to savor the creamy, chocolate chip-speckled treat. Clocking in at $3.29 for a 10-ounce package, this cream cheese-based product is ready to be introduced to your next batch of fudgy brownies.

Costco always has its fair share of incredible desserts that customers love, like the luxuriously layered tuxedo mousse cake or classic seasonal pumpkin pie. So, it's always alluring when the company brings out a new player. You never know if it'll be a hit or a flop. When I saw videos online a couple of days ago announcing that Costco had a new sweet in its arsenal - the chocolate brownie walnut pie - I immediately looked to see if my closest store had it.

The calendar has just barely switched over to 2026, and Shake Shack is hoping to sauce things up in this new year by rolling out its third Korean-Inspired menu. In this latest iteration, there are returning favorites, like the K-Shack Fried Chicken Sandwich (this time with red kimchi slaw instead of white), K-Shack BBQ Burger, and K-Shack Spicy BBQ Fries, and two new items

Cocktail legend has it that bartender Bobby Lazoff made a Tequila Sunrise for Keith Richards, and Richards then proceeded to help popularize the drink while the band was touring the country Lazoff and cowrker Billy Rice can be said to have invented the modern version of the drink, but they took the name from a cocktail actually invented at the Arizona Biltmore hotel in the 1930s, which was made with lime juice and creme de cassis, not OJ and grenadine.

The first cup became available on Monday, Jan. 5. It costs $3.99 at participating restaurants. It features a caricature of a rooster named Doodles, the Atlanta-based chain's first mascot. Doodles was replaced by cows that can't spell after Chick-fil-A launched its "Eat Mor Chikin" campaign in the mid-1990s. but a bird remains part of the chain's logo and packaging. The 32-ounce cups come with a lid, straw and a bookmark with Chick-fil-A trivia.

You can find virtually any flavor profile under its roof. I've purchased many meals, snacks, and drinks over the years (decades, really). This time, when I stepped into the store, I set out to find a range of its high-protein items. I found 18 items to test out, ranking them based on their taste, versatility, value, texture, and protein content.

If you want to dine like it's 1899, look no further than these historic restaurants. From 17th-century taverns to classic dining cars, historic restaurants with enduring legacies are scattered across the United States, each with its own rich history. Business Insider identified the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the country - some dating back to before the US was founded - where diners can still enjoy historic charm and classic comfort foods, such as turkey dinners and burgers.