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Sbarro Is the Road Trip Stop That’s Always Worth Making
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Sbarro Is the Road Trip Stop That’s Always Worth Making

Technically, Sbarro is not tasty. Yet, I just can't turn away.
Matt and Kim on How Bands *Really* Eat When They're on Tour
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Matt and Kim on How Bands *Really* Eat When They're on Tour

Brooklyn's own indie band, Matt and Kim, eats extremely well on tour (and we're maybe jealous).
The Most Refreshing Coffee Drink on Earth
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The Most Refreshing Coffee Drink on Earth

On days where it's so hot you can't even think about anything except how hot it is, this drink will keep you buzzing and cool you down.
There's Not Enough Protein in the World to Fuel American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff
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There's Not Enough Protein in the World to Fuel American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff

The ultra-healthy "American Ninja Warrior" superstar uses protein shakes as coffee creamer and snacks on protein chocolate chip cookies.
9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine
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9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine

Are you at the airport? Are you a grandma? Is it just really hot outside? All of these and more are great reasons to ice that wine.
You Should Use Canned Chickpeas to Make the Perfect Hummus
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You Should Use Canned Chickpeas to Make the Perfect Hummus

Ethereally creamy hummus is easy to make at home—just follow Michael Solomonov's tips.
The Wonderful, Seaweed-Flavored, Kind of Scary Future of Food
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The Wonderful, Seaweed-Flavored, Kind of Scary Future of Food

Food start-ups are challenging the border between food and not-food. Anyone care for a nutrition bars with crunchy crickets?
Oh, the Things You Can Cook with...Baby Food?
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Oh, the Things You Can Cook with...Baby Food?

Strained peaches make a hell of a Bellini, and more unexpected recipes featuring Gerber's finest.
Kobe Beef in the U.S. Is Basically a Huge Sham
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Kobe Beef in the U.S. Is Basically a Huge Sham

Do you know the difference between Kobe and Wagyu steak? Plus, how to tell if your restaurant is lying about where their beef came from.
Restaurants Are Cashing In on Pokémon Go Madness
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Restaurants Are Cashing In on Pokémon Go Madness

Your favorite restaurants are as obsessed with Pokémon Go as you are.
The Defining Dozen: 12 Ways the American Diet Has Changed in the Last 30 Years
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The Defining Dozen: 12 Ways the American Diet Has Changed in the Last 30 Years

We're all just solo gluten-free eaters that don't have time to sit down for a meal, or even cook anymore. Sigh.
Stop Making Your Iced Tea with Hot Water
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Stop Making Your Iced Tea with Hot Water

Pouring hot tea over ice cubes isn't doing you any favors. Here are three methods for cold brew (and ice brew!) tea to get you through the hot summer ahead.
Would You Believe Me If I Told You that Flavored Gins Are Really Good?
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Would You Believe Me If I Told You that Flavored Gins Are Really Good?

Strawberry rhubarb! Hawaiian ginger! Honey! Flavored gin has a lot going on, and it's nothing like the flavored vodka you took shots of in college—thank God.
Adam DeVine on the Careful Upkeep of His "One Giant Ab"
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Adam DeVine on the Careful Upkeep of His "One Giant Ab"

"Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" star Adam DeVine talks steak, poké, and pink lemonade.
What Happens When Starbucks Wants to Sell Your Baked Goods?
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What Happens When Starbucks Wants to Sell Your Baked Goods?

How one baker went from selling hand pies on the stoop of her home to selling them in Starbucks across the country.
New Chipotle Ad Looks Into the Dystopian Fast Food Future (Plus Backstreet Boys?!)
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New Chipotle Ad Looks Into the Dystopian Fast Food Future (Plus Backstreet Boys?!)

Chipotle's latest ad wants to pull at your heartstrings. But there's a whiff of desperate rebranding in the air that's undeniable.
Matty Matheson’s Lasagna Will Get You Laid, and More Wisdom from the Unlikeliest TV Chef
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Matty Matheson’s Lasagna Will Get You Laid, and More Wisdom from the Unlikeliest TV Chef

"I don't go to the gym. I don't f***ing eat juice. I don't f***ing cross fit. I don't do that."
Zoe Saldana Knows the One Food You Shouldn't Eat While Painted Green
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Zoe Saldana Knows the One Food You Shouldn't Eat While Painted Green

The Star Trek Beyond star on eating 80% gluten-free and the one food she can't resist.
Really, Really Fast Food: What the Tour de France Cyclists Are Eating
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Really, Really Fast Food: What the Tour de France Cyclists Are Eating

Tour de France riders can burn up to 8,000 calories a day. So what do they eat on those bikes, anyway?
Dinner in a Sicilian Villa Is Pretty Much Our Dream Vacation
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Dinner in a Sicilian Villa Is Pretty Much Our Dream Vacation

Australian-born chef Skye Gyngell takes over a villa in the shadow of Sicily's Mount Etna to do what she does best—cook for friends and family.
Your 30-Second Guide to Acting Like a Human at the Beach
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Your 30-Second Guide to Acting Like a Human at the Beach

Ben Schott is here to tell you how to behave at the beach (hint: no obnoxious boom boxes).
Why Aren't You Making This Onion Dip *Right Now*?
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Why Aren't You Making This Onion Dip *Right Now*?

Like the stuff your parents used to make—but better.
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Ordering Rosé
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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Ordering Rosé

Ordering or buying rosé should be taught in schools, because it is a Life Essential Skill. Here's why you should stop judging a bottle based on its shade of pink.
Don't Even Try to Control Yourself Around This Coconut Kettle Corn
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Don't Even Try to Control Yourself Around This Coconut Kettle Corn

You might as well make a double batch of this sweet-and-salty, double-coconut popcorn—you'll need it.
We Need to Talk About BBQ, Burgers, and Hot Dogs
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We Need to Talk About BBQ, Burgers, and Hot Dogs

Today's foodcast episode is all about the best eating day of the year: July 4th.
Why You Should Serve Magnums at Your Next Party
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Why You Should Serve Magnums at Your Next Party

And surprisingly, none of the reasons have to do with Instagram.
This Is How You Reach Guacamole Nirvana
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This Is How You Reach Guacamole Nirvana

You might as well make a double batch now—you'll definitely need it.
What It’s Really Like to Audition for a Reality TV Cooking Competition
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What It’s Really Like to Audition for a Reality TV Cooking Competition

Wanna be on Chopped? Sharpen your knives, and take these tips from past winners.
15 Crimes Against Hot Dogs You Can’t Unsee
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15 Crimes Against Hot Dogs You Can’t Unsee

What did hot dogs do to deserve this treatment?!
Invite This Almond-Date Mix to ALL the Parties
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Invite This Almond-Date Mix to ALL the Parties

A sweet-and-salty appetizer you can take straight from the oven to the table—that's our idea of easy party food.