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These Everlane x Edible Schoolyard NYC Totes Are the Perfect Farmers' Market Bag
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These Everlane x Edible Schoolyard NYC Totes Are the Perfect Farmers' Market Bag

We're obsessed with these chic new totes from online retailer Everlane and Edible Schoolyard NYC.
The Best Way to Make Espresso-Strong Coffee Without a Giant Machine
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The Best Way to Make Espresso-Strong Coffee Without a Giant Machine

Love espresso but are intimidated by the idea of investing in a real-deal espresso machine? You might want to try the Aeropress ($30).
Lake Bell Would Like to Be Reincarnated as a Chicken Parm Sandwich, Please
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Lake Bell Would Like to Be Reincarnated as a Chicken Parm Sandwich, Please

The Wet Hot American Summer actress on her dream burger and the food she'll eat straight from the jar.
Work in Progress: This Restaurant Is Crowd-Sourcing Its Menu
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Work in Progress: This Restaurant Is Crowd-Sourcing Its Menu

Brainstorming a menu and concept is crucial to a successful restaurant opening. But what happens when you leave the idea generation up to the diners? Copenhagen's Work in Progress finds out.
6 Food Words You Haven't Heard of... Yet
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6 Food Words You Haven't Heard of... Yet

Author Josh Friedand just wrote Eatymology, a dictionary of new words to describe the way we eat, drink, and think about food. How well do you know these five food vocab words?
Brb, Getting Tacos: Thoughts From Our Final Week of Homemade Lunches
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Brb, Getting Tacos: Thoughts From Our Final Week of Homemade Lunches

We challenged ourselves to pack lunch every day for a month, and today that month comes to a close. Here's what we learned in our final week.
Restaurants, Take Note: Here's What Diners Really Want to See in 2015
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Restaurants, Take Note: Here's What Diners Really Want to See in 2015

The results of a new OpenTable survey show how diners really feel about restaurant technology in 2015.
Meet Mofongo, the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Deep-Fried Plantains
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Meet Mofongo, the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Deep-Fried Plantains

The unofficial national food of Puerto Rico is having a moment in NYC, thanks to a tiny upstart called Mofongo NY.
How the U.S. Military Is Infiltrating Your Kitchen
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How the U.S. Military Is Infiltrating Your Kitchen

We spoke to Combat-Ready Kitchen author Anastacia Marx de Salcedo how the U.S. military shapes the way we eat (whether we know it or not).
Nobody Picnics Like Daniel Boulud Picnics
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Nobody Picnics Like Daniel Boulud Picnics

Daniel Boulud has created the most delightful spread in the history of picnics.
Hello Internet. Can You Pass the Snacks?
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Hello Internet. Can You Pass the Snacks?

Starting July 13, Carey Polis is the new editor of Bonappetit.com.
One Night. One Amazing Chef. One Very Unfamiliar Kitchen.
The Gloriously Greasy State Fair Foods We'll Never Give Up (Lookin' at You, Funnel Cake)
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The Gloriously Greasy State Fair Foods We'll Never Give Up (Lookin' at You, Funnel Cake)

Funnel cake isn't just a state fair food. It's a way of life.
How to Have a Better Office Lunch: Get the %&@# Away From Your Desk
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How to Have a Better Office Lunch: Get the %&@# Away From Your Desk

We're on a mission to eat healthier and save money by bringing a homemade lunch every day for a month. Here's what we learned from week three.
What Happens to a New Restaurant After the Opening Buzz Wears Off?
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What Happens to a New Restaurant After the Opening Buzz Wears Off?

Former Del Posto pastry chef (and BA columnist) Brooks Headley just opened his new vegetarian burger spot, Superiority Burger, to rave reviews. We asked: What happens when the initial buzz dies down?
Meet the Man Who Ate at 365 Barbecue Restaurants in a Year
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Meet the Man Who Ate at 365 Barbecue Restaurants in a Year

The author of the new book The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America just finished a marathon year of eating barbecue in 48 states eating at 365 restaurants. Here's what he learned along the way.
The Beers to Drink All Summer Long
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The Beers to Drink All Summer Long

Citrus + beer. This is your summer drinking mantra.
Episode 18: How to Make a Killer Summer Pasta
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Episode 18: How to Make a Killer Summer Pasta

Chef Philip Krajeck of Rolf & Daughters in Nashville shares how to make a great summer pasta. Hint: You're not salting your water enough.
We Love Ozuké's Umeboshi, a New Take on Traditional Japanese Fermented Plums
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We Love Ozuké's Umeboshi, a New Take on Traditional Japanese Fermented Plums

What if we told you there was a sweet-salty condiment that required no refrigeration, and would taste great any time of day, at any meal, and even with cocktails? Meet Ozuké's umeboshi.
Beyond the Sprinkle: The Ice Cream Toppings Matrix
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Beyond the Sprinkle: The Ice Cream Toppings Matrix

Take your cue from today's ice cream parlors and crown your scoops with more than just sprinkles.
We're in Love With Bacanora, the Missing Link Between Tequila and Mezcal
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We're in Love With Bacanora, the Missing Link Between Tequila and Mezcal

If you see bacanora at a liquor store or on a bar menu, don't think, just drink.
Leftovers Can Be the Star and More Lessons From Our Second Week of Homemade Lunches
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Leftovers Can Be the Star and More Lessons From Our Second Week of Homemade Lunches

We're on a mission to bring our lunch from home every day for a month. Here's what we learned from week two.
Inside the World of L'Arpège's Alain Passard, the Man Who Made Vegetarian Cooking Cool
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Inside the World of L'Arpège's Alain Passard, the Man Who Made Vegetarian Cooking Cool

Alain Passard, the visionary chef of the Michelin-starred Paris restaurant L’Arpège, rules both farm and table. He shares his secrets for celebrating summer on the plate.
Episode 17: Mark Bittman, Inc.
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Episode 17: Mark Bittman, Inc.

Columnist Mark Bittman chats with editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport about his cookbooks, columns, and more.
Why Noma's Former Pastry Chef Left to Open a Taco Stand
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Why Noma's Former Pastry Chef Left to Open a Taco Stand

Rosio Sanchez left Noma, the restaurant many consider to be the world's best, to open her own taco stand at a market in Copenhagen. We found out why—and how it's going so far.
Be Your Own Butcher: How to Break Down a Whole Chicken Like a Champ
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Be Your Own Butcher: How to Break Down a Whole Chicken Like a Champ

You absolutely should be buying and cooking with whole chickens. Here's how to break one down at home the way your butcher does.
Gabriel Iglesias Has a Thing for Breakfast Brisket, Big Tortillas
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Gabriel Iglesias Has a Thing for Breakfast Brisket, Big Tortillas

Gabriel Iglesias reminisces about what he ate while filming Magic Mike XXL, and how he figured out a way to combine food and pole dancing.