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Pizza Is a No-Fork Zone; Chocolate Bars Edge Toward Luxury-Product Status
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Pizza Is a No-Fork Zone; Chocolate Bars Edge Toward Luxury-Product Status

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 25, 2014.
What We Learned About Cooking from Movies Like 'Goodfellas,' 'Diva,' and 'Moonstruck'
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What We Learned About Cooking from Movies Like 'Goodfellas,' 'Diva,' and 'Moonstruck'

From Chaplin's 'The Kid' to Scorsese's 'Goodfellas,' the movies have taught us an awful lot about cooking. Here, our favorite clips and techniques
Should You Use Kickstarter to Fund a Restaurant?
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Should You Use Kickstarter to Fund a Restaurant?

A step-by-step guide to deciding whether to use Kickstarter and other crowdfunding restaurants to raise money for a food business
There's a Kale Shortage (for Real), But at Least We've Got Margaritas
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There's a Kale Shortage (for Real), But at Least We've Got Margaritas

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 24, 2014.
How to Eat Like a Cyclist: Scarf Some Tuna, Drink Some Champagne
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How to Eat Like a Cyclist: Scarf Some Tuna, Drink Some Champagne

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 23, 2014.
This Summer, Drink Suze. Also, Learn What Suze Is.
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This Summer, Drink Suze. Also, Learn What Suze Is.

This summer, you should be drinking Suze, the French liqueur made from gentian root. Why? Because it's awesome. How? In cocktails, or just on its own
The Debate over Pie and Cake Rages On; Bartenders are Drinking After-Hours
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The Debate over Pie and Cake Rages On; Bartenders are Drinking After-Hours

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 22, 2014.
Adam Levine Loves Tequila and Scrambled Eggs
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Adam Levine Loves Tequila and Scrambled Eggs

Adam Levine knows a thing or two about tequila—at least judging by the fancy, limited-edition bottles lining his minibar.
Kevin Hart Is a Buffalo Wing Magnet, a Sandwich Freak, a Cheesesteak Guy
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Kevin Hart Is a Buffalo Wing Magnet, a Sandwich Freak, a Cheesesteak Guy

Comedian Kevin Hart talks about his dream dinner-party guests, genius sandwich tips, and why he'll only get a cheesesteak in Philly
What Does Weird Al Eat for Breakfast? As It Turns Out, Nothing Particularly Weird
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What Does Weird Al Eat for Breakfast? As It Turns Out, Nothing Particularly Weird

Weird Al Yankovic muses on breakfast cereal, his love of strong coffee, and explains why he doesn't do food parodies anymore, even though they're hilarious
Our Fondest Pizza Memories, from Scalded Mouths to Nights with Domino's
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Our Fondest Pizza Memories, from Scalded Mouths to Nights with Domino's

Our staffers recall the fondest pizza memories of their youths, from nights with Domino's to the unsurpassibility of a New York slice
Our Favorite New Yorker Food Articles, from Artisan Toast to Very Hot Chiles
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Our Favorite New Yorker Food Articles, from Artisan Toast to Very Hot Chiles

We're taking a look back at some of our favorite food-themed articles and cartoons from The New Yorker.
How (Good) American Beers Are (Finally) Conquering Europe
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How (Good) American Beers Are (Finally) Conquering Europe

With California's Stone opening a brewery in Berlin, American beer—once scorned across Europe—is now ascendant in the Old World, from Italy to Sweden
In Food Trends: Bring on the Bacon but Go Easy on the Teff
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In Food Trends: Bring on the Bacon but Go Easy on the Teff

A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 18, 2014.
All Weird Al's Food Songs & Videos, from 'I Love Rocky Road' to 'Eat It' to 'Foil'
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All Weird Al's Food Songs & Videos, from 'I Love Rocky Road' to 'Eat It' to 'Foil'

From 'I Love Rocky Road' to 'Eat It' to 'Foil,' all of Weird Al Yankovic's food-themed songs and videos, some official, others fan-made
Wedding Food Doesn't Have to Be Awful! (It Can Even Be Good.)
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Wedding Food Doesn't Have to Be Awful! (It Can Even Be Good.)

Wedding food doesn't have to be terrible! "Save the Date" author Jen Doll dispenses 9 tips for actually serving reception meals that taste—OMG—good
In Praise of Sharing Food: A Mini-Manifesto
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In Praise of Sharing Food: A Mini-Manifesto

You should share your food. Because we'll judge you if you don't.
We're Getting Ready for Thanksgiving—in July
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We're Getting Ready for Thanksgiving—in July

It's July, but we're already thinking about Thanksgiving here at Bon Appétit—and we want your help and advice
Here's Why We Don't Celebrate National Food Days
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Here's Why We Don't Celebrate National Food Days

A look at how national food days are conceived, created, and made official by various government bodies
Is Wine Good for You? Or Bad? What Does Science Say?
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Is Wine Good for You? Or Bad? What Does Science Say?

A look at thousands of years of research into the health benefits (or lack thereof) of wine
Brad Leone, Our Test Kitchen Manager, Just Joined Instagram!
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Brad Leone, Our Test Kitchen Manager, Just Joined Instagram!

Our test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, just joined Instagram, so we're posting his best moments from both @bonappetitmag and @brad_leone
Does Crumbs Closing Mean Americans Are (Sorta) Developing a Refined Palate?
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Does Crumbs Closing Mean Americans Are (Sorta) Developing a Refined Palate?

Crumbs' closing doesn't mean the cupcake craze is over. But it may mark the moment we Americans decide we sort of care about what we put into our mouths
Summer Grilling Manual