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Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to St. Louis, Missouri
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Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to St. Louis, Missouri

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in St. Louis, MO—according to Mike Marquard of Blueprint Coffee, a local in-the-know.
At Restaurants, When Do You Order the Chicken and When Do You Avoid?
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At Restaurants, When Do You Order the Chicken and When Do You Avoid?

Is chicken a safe and boring choice, or a chance to showcase a chef’s skills and ambition?
Feel Like a Giant at One of the Smallest, Teeny Tiny Bars on Earth
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Feel Like a Giant at One of the Smallest, Teeny Tiny Bars on Earth

2 seats?! These tiny bars go way beyond "cozy."
The Story Behind the Nordstrom Cafe, Every Mom's Favorite Restaurant
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The Story Behind the Nordstrom Cafe, Every Mom's Favorite Restaurant

As a teen on weekend sojourns to the mall with my mom, all roads led to the same place: The Nordstrom cafe.
The Story of the Mission Burrito, Piled High and Rolled Tight
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The Story of the Mission Burrito, Piled High and Rolled Tight

We took a trip to San Francisco, where burritos are more than just food. They're culture.
Why These Restaurant Dishes Were Cut from the Menu
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Why These Restaurant Dishes Were Cut from the Menu

Seven chefs remember the ones that got away. The dishes they loved—but diners didn't.
6 Fantastic Bar Snacks and Where to Find Them
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6 Fantastic Bar Snacks and Where to Find Them

You know what’s better than chasing a glass of whiskey with a handful of peanuts? Doing it with some Buffalo pig tails.
Psst&-This is How Bars Come Up with Secret Passwords
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Psst—This is How Bars Come Up with Secret Passwords

How do bars come up with those passwords anyway?
Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to San Antonio, Texas
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Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to San Antonio, Texas

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in San Antonio, TX—according to Andrew Schulz and Vincent Luna of Local Coffee, locals in-the-know.
How to Balance a Tray of Martinis and More Advice for New Waiters
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How to Balance a Tray of Martinis and More Advice for New Waiters

Crucial reading for those who just took a job waiting tables.
3 Chef Tips for Using Leftovers to Create New Meals
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3 Chef Tips for Using Leftovers to Create New Meals

The odds and ends from last night's dinner can be the base for lunch today. Some of the country's best chefs show us how it's all about saving the good stuff.
Get to Know Char Siu Ribs, AKA Pork Candy
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Get to Know Char Siu Ribs, AKA Pork Candy

Chinese char siu ribs are a brilliant bright red color thanks to a delicious sauce. You need to get to know them on an intimate level.
6 Spanish Ingredients to Keep in Your Pantry
How Bad Saint Dreamed Up One of the Country's Most Exciting Menus
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How Bad Saint Dreamed Up One of the Country's Most Exciting Menus

The inspiration behind ukoy, bilo bilo, and more.
How Bad Saint Dreamed Up One of the Country's Most Exciting Menus
Meet Me at Buc-ee's: The Best Rest Stop in America
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Meet Me at Buc-ee's: The Best Rest Stop in America

Buc-ee's rest stop is a Texas institution, serving brisket breakfast tacos, beaver nuggets (yes), and handmade fudge.
Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Fort Collins, Colorado
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Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Fort Collins, Colorado

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Fort Collins, CO—according to Jonathan Jarrow of Harbinger Coffee, a local in-the-know.
Power Balls Are the Ultimate Healthyish Snack
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Power Balls Are the Ultimate Healthyish Snack

Power balls are the gluten-free, vegan snack chef Jessica Koslow of Sqirl eats before she swims every morning. Think: power.
Chicharrones Nachos Are Real, This Is Not a Drill
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Chicharrones Nachos Are Real, This Is Not a Drill

We know you love your tortilla chips, but it's time to take a step outside of your nacho comfort zone. Introducing, chicharrones nachos.
About That Pho Video
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About That Pho Video

A message from Bon Appétit.
How to Order Barbecue Without Getting Hit With the Meat Sleeps
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How to Order Barbecue Without Getting Hit With the Meat Sleeps

We asked the pit masters we respect the most to tell us how exactly to order barbecue.
Does Cheese Belong on a Fried Chicken Sandwich?
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Does Cheese Belong on a Fried Chicken Sandwich?

Should you be putting cheese on your fried chicken sandwich? We asked the chefs making the best chicken sandwiches to pick a side.
How Our Favorite Doughnut of the Year Is Made
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How Our Favorite Doughnut of the Year Is Made

Asheville, North Carolina has become the doughnut destination of the year, thanks to Hole Doughnut's Molasses Bourbon Doughnut.
How Our Favorite Doughnut of the Year Is Made
See All of the Crazy Deep-Fried Food at the Minnesota State Fair
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See All of the Crazy Deep-Fried Food at the Minnesota State Fair

Bacon on a stick is just the beginning.
Regular Butter Is Fine, Chicken Butter is Beautiful
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Regular Butter Is Fine, Chicken Butter is Beautiful

You'll want to eat this chicken fat-infused butter from the spoon. We're not sure if you should, but you'll want to.
At Atlanta’s Ticonderoga Club, the Glasses Are as Cool as the Drinks
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At Atlanta’s Ticonderoga Club, the Glasses Are as Cool as the Drinks

We should all be so lucky to have a neighborhood bar like this one.
This Monkey Bread Is Here for You
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This Monkey Bread Is Here for You

You deserve all this cinnamon and sugar
This Monkey Bread Is Here for You
Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Ask a Local: An Insider's Guide to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

What to do, where to go, and what to eat (and drink) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma—according to Elena Hughes of Elemental Coffee, a local in-the-know.