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Chefs Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo On Kitchen Fires and Feeding Models
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Chefs Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo On Kitchen Fires and Feeding Models

At our Feast or Fashion event for the Rosie Assoulin Spring 2016 show at New York Fashion Week, we caught up with chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo (of Jon & Vinny's and Petit Trois) to get the inside scoop on cooking for celebs, the fire that shut down their restaurant, and their new wine delivery service.
How to Get any Food Stain Out of Your Clothes, Because Tomato Sauce Happens
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How to Get any Food Stain Out of Your Clothes, Because Tomato Sauce Happens

Red wine happens. So does ketchup, burger grease, and coffee. Here's how to get food stains outta your best threads.
Espresso Cola: Give Your Soda the Coffee Treatment It Deserves
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Espresso Cola: Give Your Soda the Coffee Treatment It Deserves

Big-time caffeine and serious flavor: the Espresso Cola is the afternoon pick-me-up of our dreams.
Learn to Love Kohlrabi Like Chef Ignacio Mattos
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Learn to Love Kohlrabi Like Chef Ignacio Mattos

Estela chef Ignacio Mattos is a big fan of kohlrabi, the cabbage relative that's part juicy bulb, part tender greens. See why it's a cinch to use, and easy to love.
Episode 26: Man Repeller's Leandra Medine
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Episode 26: Man Repeller's Leandra Medine

Leandra Medine of Man Repeller chats with host and editor in chief Adam Rapoport about eating during Fashion Week, keeping kosher, her family's Persian-Turkish food traditions, and lots more. She ate every ice cream cone in New York City this summer.
5 Ways to Fall-ify Your Coffee (Without any Pumpkin Spice Whatsoever)
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5 Ways to Fall-ify Your Coffee (Without any Pumpkin Spice Whatsoever)

When fall chill sets in, you'll want to know how to make a warming morning brew at home (that doesn't involve pumpkin).
Look Better, Cook Better: How to Pull Off Mission Chinese Food Chef Angela Dimayuga's Style
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Look Better, Cook Better: How to Pull Off Mission Chinese Food Chef Angela Dimayuga's Style

Today's chefs double as fashion plates, with signature aprons, actually cool clogs, and, of course, those tattoos. Here’s how to pull off their style at home (tattoos optional).
Turning Over a New Leaf: Why Southern Farmers Are Cashing in on Kale
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Turning Over a New Leaf: Why Southern Farmers Are Cashing in on Kale

The kale trend shows no signs of slowing down. How did the leafy green go from salad bar garnish to trendy and ubiquitous superfood?
This Frisée-Lardon Salad is Basically a French Bistro in a Bowl
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This Frisée-Lardon Salad is Basically a French Bistro in a Bowl

Petit Trois chef Ludo Lefebvre wants to teach you how to make the best one you've ever had (without the pricey plane ticket).
Tie One On: How to Style a Bandana Like the Chefs Do
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Tie One On: How to Style a Bandana Like the Chefs Do

Gone are the days of the tall toques—these days, chefs are covering their heads with rockstar-esque bandanas. Here's how to tie one on.
Episode 25: Sam Kass on Cooking for the Obamas (and Lots More)
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Episode 25: Sam Kass on Cooking for the Obamas (and Lots More)

Sam Kass talks about his road as a chef before joining the Obama White House, what he did while in D.C., and what the heck he's doing now.
Nancy Meyers Stashes Chocolate in Her Director's Chair, Is Obsessed With Fish Tacos
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Nancy Meyers Stashes Chocolate in Her Director's Chair, Is Obsessed With Fish Tacos

The mastermind behind films like "It's Complicated" and "Something's Gotta Give" on what she loves to eat when she's not a slave to takeout dinners during the editing process.
Our Favorite Low Key (and Low Maintenance) Weeknight Dinners
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Our Favorite Low Key (and Low Maintenance) Weeknight Dinners

We don't always have time to cook elaborate weeknight dinners. On those nights, we turn to our reliable steadies, the low maintenance dishes we love most when we're feeling lazy.
The Secret to Seamus Mullen's Super Smoky, Spanish-Style Eggplant
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The Secret to Seamus Mullen's Super Smoky, Spanish-Style Eggplant

Seamus Mullen, chef at Tertulia in New York, lets you in on the secret to getting seriously delicious, Spanish-style smoky eggplant on your backyard grill.
Moby Doesn't Care About Elvis but Would Have Dinner With Taylor Swift
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Moby Doesn't Care About Elvis but Would Have Dinner With Taylor Swift

What does the thoughtful vegan king of techno music and composition (who's gearing up to open his own restaurant in L.A.) like to eat?
Dear Rosé, Sorry But I Need a Break. It Was a Good Ride.
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Dear Rosé, Sorry But I Need a Break. It Was a Good Ride.

Rosé wine, you were good while it lasted but it's time I moved on. It's not you, it's me. Actually, it is you, a bit.
12 Things the Internet Taught Us to Make With Avocados (There's Pasta! And Pie!)
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12 Things the Internet Taught Us to Make With Avocados (There's Pasta! And Pie!)

You know about avocado toast, but avocado...pie?
Episode 24: Preserve and Pickle Everything (but Not Quinoa)
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Episode 24: Preserve and Pickle Everything (but Not Quinoa)

It's late August: You're supposed to be making lots of jams, and pickles, and other jarred things, right? Right. But, it's okay if you're a preserving newbie. Here's how to make fruits and vegetables last way beyond summer.
This Hotel Bakes Chocolate Chip Cookies Right on the Beach
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This Hotel Bakes Chocolate Chip Cookies Right on the Beach

You've never had chocolate chip cookies quite like this.
How to Make Your Own Italian Grandma-Style Pasta Without a Recipe
Adrian Grenier Loves Tacos and, Duh, Avocados
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Adrian Grenier Loves Tacos and, Duh, Avocados

Adrian Grenier loves food. Give him all the tacos, avocado, and eggs you can find.
Senior Food Editor Alison Roman Is Leaving, but At Least These Videos Are Forever
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Senior Food Editor Alison Roman Is Leaving, but At Least These Videos Are Forever

We're saying goodbye to Alison Roman, Bon Appétit senior food editor, as she leaves for a new job. We'll miss you, Alison!
How to Rim a Cocktail Glass, Because It's an Important Skill You Should Have
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How to Rim a Cocktail Glass, Because It's an Important Skill You Should Have

A properly-rimmed cocktail glass is more than just pretty—it's part of the flavor experience. Learn how to do it like the pros.
Forget Hot and Cold: Savory Porridge Is Juuust Right
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Forget Hot and Cold: Savory Porridge Is Juuust Right

Yes, savory porridge is happening. With the right toppings, it just might become your favorite new breakfast (or dinner!).
This Espresso Machine Is $4,495. It's Amazing.
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This Espresso Machine Is $4,495. It's Amazing.

Crazy about coffee? You're gonna want to invest in a La Marzocco, the best espresso machine on the market.
The Most Interesting Part of Pizza Delivery Is the Story Behind the Box
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The Most Interesting Part of Pizza Delivery Is the Story Behind the Box

The pizza box is iconic, an essential part of any worthwhile take-out experience. Meet the woman who designs most of the pizza boxes you know and love.
Episode 23: The Best New Restaurants in America
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Episode 23: The Best New Restaurants in America

We just named the best new restaurants in America. Listen up!