Alison Spiegel
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Literally
Forget what you know about hydroponics. Indoor vertical farms are using this method not for an illicit substance but for produce that'll change the way you eat. → Read More
This Kitchen Tool Will Completely Change How You Cook Italian
Sarah Grueneberg, this year's James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, shows us how to upgrade spaghetti by cooking it in a wok. → Read More
Why All Your Friends Are Going to Portugal Right Now
Portugal may be one of the world's hottest destinations, but there's so much to see off the beaten path. Here's where to start. → Read More
Daniel Boulud's Guide to Paris
Whether you're traveling or just in the mood for wanderlust, check out French chef Daniel Boulud's guide to Paris. Warning: You might be persuaded to buy a plane ticket. → Read More
9 BBQ Side Dishes Better than the Main Event
Burgers may get all the attention, but no summer BBQ would be complete without an epic lineup of sides. Luckily, we've got the goods. → Read More
Get into NYC's 2 Coolest New Bars Before the Crowds Descend
Island Oyster and Pilot are two new NYC bars anyone in the city should check out this summer before the lines get too long. Expect oysters, spritzes and beautiful people. → Read More
Charred Peach Rosé Sangria
There's nothing like a pitcher of sangria to top off a summer dinner party, and this year, we've got the ultimate recipe, complete with charred stone fruit and rosé. → Read More
Paris's Best Restaurants & Hotels 2017
Explore the best new restaurants, bars and hotels pushing Paris forward into a new era, complete with cocktails, craft beer and tacos. → Read More
How to Cook like an Italian Chef
Adam Leonti just became the head chef at NYC's Sessanta, revamping the menu at the hot Soho restaurant. Here, five tips for cooking Italian at home. → Read More
The City Attracting the Country's Brightest Chefs
From Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster expansion in London to Dominique Ansel's new bakery, international chefs are making their way across the pond in droves. → Read More
The Best Restaurant in the World Is Trying Something New This Summer
Eleven Madison Park has closed down its NYC dining room for the summer and is setting up shop in the Hamptons. Find out how the team is making it work. → Read More
How to Perfectly Grill Off-Cuts Every Time
We've got the ultimate grilling cheat sheet from NYC's Quality Eats that will keep you from breaking the bank every time you throw a summer BBQ. → Read More
The Drink Trend the World Can't Get Enough Of
Tropical blue cocktails aren't the only requirement for throwing an epic summer party. Find out how to set up your own tiki bar, complete with rum, mugs and torch lamps. → Read More
The Insider Dining Clubs You're Gonna Want to Join
These are the new membership dining clubs you want to try if you want to hang with the chef, get behind-the-scenes access and try exclusive dishes. → Read More
How This Urban Farming Trend Could Save the Planet
In honor of Earth Day, we're peeking inside the growing world of vertical farming, an innovative practice that might just save our planet. Tasting Table delivers dining guides, chefs' recipes, cooking advice and food news, trends, guides and events to eaters across the world. → Read More
What Makes NYC's Most Iconic Restaurant Work
In honor of its 20th anniversary and the release of a new book, we take an intimate look inside Balthazar, the NYC restaurant "at the center of the world." → Read More
The Asian Noodle Bowl You Should Be Eating for Breakfast
If you're a fan of pho, try this savory Burmese breakfast dish. Rich in flavor but still light bodied, it's the soup you can eat year-round. → Read More
How the Food World Is Helping the Formerly Incarcerated
Annually, 600,000 formerly incarcerated Americans enter the workforce, but the path to success is fraught. Find out who's stepping up to help out. → Read More
The Meatless Taco That's Going to Blow Your Mind
We're all for a pulled pork taco, but this pulled Indian jackfruit taco blows carnitas out of the water—and now you can make it at home. → Read More
Why New Orleans Dining Is Better than Ever
The restaurants in the Big Easy are booming, bringing new cuisines to a city with an incomparably rich culinary history. Find out what's cooking. → Read More