Culture
Culture is Bon Appétit's content covering pop culture, travel, and trends in the world of food.
Culture
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
Ordering wine in a restaurant shouldn’t be a stressed-out showdown. Here are five ways to make nice with the sommelier—and get the perfect bottle every time
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How Readers Made Seared Hake with Baby Potatoes and Green Sauce, Bon Appétit's April 2014 Cover
How our readers cooked—and photographed—our April 2014 cover recipe: Hake with Potatoes and Green Sauce.
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Alain Ducasse Prefers to Shop in His Own Backyard
With 25 restaurants in nine countries, chef Alain Ducasse knows where to find the freshest ingredients in the world—but his favorite place to procure fresh produce is right in his own backyard.
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While President Obama Eats Sushi, We Want Our Bread Back
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 23, 2014.
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The Most Eerily Specific Food-Themed SubReddits, Explained to the Best of Our Ability
From "Men in Pantries" to "Shower Beer," the eerily specific Reddit food forums that tickle our nerd bones
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I Ate a 15-Year-Old Frozen TV Dinner—and Lived!
When Scott DeSimon dived into his boss's freezer, he found a frozen TV dinner. But only while eating it did he realize where—and when—it had come from
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How the Bon Appétit Team Travels (and What They Eat Along the Way)
In honor of our May travel issue, we rounded up the best Instagram travel photos from the Bon Appétit team
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How to Insta-Update from the Road
Five tips for shooting the best Instagram travel photos—and picking up followers in the process.
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Powdered Alcohol Isn't Happening—But Veggie Ice Cream is So Hot Right Now
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 22, 2014.
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This Is Why You'll Be Eating a Ton of Chicken This Year
U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages
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The 7 Food Movie Subgenres, from Binge Flicks to Exposés
We all love food movies, but because we're über-nerds, we've divided all food movies into these 7 highly specific and totally arbritray subgenres
Lifestyle
This Is Why You'll Be Eating a Ton of Chicken This Year
U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages
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The Bon Appétit–Approved Mother's Day 2014 Gift Guide
7 Mother's Day gift ideas—straight from the lists of Bon Appétit's own matriarchs
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Meet Gabriel Galand, a Talented Waiter at Buvette Paris
Bon Appétit's May 2014 cover model, Gabriel Galand, is the real deal: a waiter at Buvette Paris—and an aspiring filmmaker
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Model Chrissy Teigen Is Seriously Obsessed with Food
The swimsuit model, food blogger, frequent flier, and wife of John Legend is as crazy about fast food as she is Florentine trattorias
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6 Lovely Bud Vases—Plus Tips on Making Flowers Last
Pretty little mix-and-match bud vases are a home entertainer’s best friend. They complement any tablescape—without blocking your guests’ view
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From Veganism to "Velocity," it's the Burrito's Time to Shine
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 21, 2014.
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Stylist Kim Ficaro, Designer Todd Nickey on Kitchen Inspiration
What makes for a Pinterest-worthy kitchen? Stylist Kim Ficaro and designer Todd Nickey discuss the drool-inspiring images in their new book
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What They Drank on 'Mad Men,' Season 7 Episode 2
In an episode of Mad Men with very few drinks at all, L.A. Pete and Pity-Party Peggy illustrate the right and wrong ways to approach whiskey at work
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We're Running out of Gefilte Fish but at Least We've Got Manischewitz Cocktails
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 18, 2014.
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Mario Batali's Favorite Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Las Vegas
The Croc-wearing chef and Vegas Uncork'd participant shares his secrets for the best, tastiest weekend on (and off) the Strip
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'Fictitious Dishes' Author Dinah Fried on Turning Novels into Delicious Images
Inspired by the meals in her favorite works of fiction, Dinah Fried set about recreating them for her new book—and learned a thing or two about cooking
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What We're Eating & Drinking & Doing this Weekend
Norwegian waffles, carrot romesco, and fallen chocolate cake? It's all happening this weekend for Bon Appétit staffers.
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In Beirut, Syrian Refugees Cook to Survive—and Remember
These 5 brave female Syrian refugees cook in order to protest of the status quo, and a hope for a fuller tomorrow
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Some Serious News in Spice Land (About Sriracha and Sichuan Peppercorns)
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 17, 2014.
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The 6 Recipes You Helped Us Create During Readers' Choice Week
During Readers' Choice Week, you helped us create six brand new dishes. Now, we've codified and edited the recipes and added them to our database. Tada!
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15 Recipes Bon Appétit Staffers Could Make in Their Sleep
From pasta carbonara to the perfect vinaigrette, here are 15 recipes BA staffers could make blindfolded.
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Let's Talk Seriously About Blue Food
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on April 16, 2014.
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Everything You Need to Know About 'Scandal' and Wine
Everything you need to know about Olivia Pope's wine-drinking habits on ABC's Scandal. Warning: This knowledge could get you killed.