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Watch Grant Achatz Taste Test Canned Soups

Molecular gastronomist, with can opener in hand
Jun 18, 2013 11:01 am

Grant Achatz, molecular gastronomy maestro and general shunner of canned food products, found time in his busy schedule to taste test three minestrone vegetable soup brands: Wolfgang Puck, Amy’s and Sesame Street. Why did he do this? We have no idea.

Video: Andrew Zimmern's Big Revealing Night Out In New York City

Bizarre Foods host talks about being fired
Jun 17, 2013 2:02 pm

We all know Andrew Zimmern from his Travel Channel shows Bizarre Foods and Bizarre Foods America, where he travels the globe in search of the world’s most interesting and exotic food stuffs. But in this clip from the Vice Munchies series, we see a different side of one of our favorite culinary personalities as he takes us back to his colorful New York City past with chefs Marc Forgione and Jonathan Waxman. 

5 Jaw-Dropping Food Videos (Including How to Open A Beer Using a Truck)

Watch these great moments in food and drink history
Jun 15, 2013 3:16 pm

Watching crazy food videos is entertaining and hunger-inducing, and therefore an excellent use of your time. Check out these 5 gems from the Food Republic archives. It'll give you one more reason to break out the kitchen knife, power drill or front end-loader this weekend. 

Video: Bryce And Jack Gilmore On Keeping It A Family Business

Two generations of Austin restaurant legends
Jun 13, 2013 11:01 am

With Father’s Day upon us, here’s a colorful exchange between Austin culinary legends Bryce and Jack Gilmore. “The rule was, you couldn’t burn the house down,” half-jokes Jack about his family's Thanksgiving tradition. Watch the video interview, after the jump.

Rejoice! Portlandia Is Renewed. But With A Return To The Vegan Fart Patio?

Our favorite food-related sketch comedy
Jun 12, 2013 11:01 am

Food has always been at the gooey, sometimes very awkward, center of hit IFC series Portlandia — a sketch comedy show starring Saturday Night Live alum Fred Armisen, rock singer Carrie Brownstein (a very funny rock singer) and a range of special guests. SNL cheese Lorne Michaels is the executive producer. This morning word has hit the Internet that Portlandia has been renewed for a forth and fifth season. We are happy.

Video: Epic Meal Time Has Stepped Up Their Game With A 50-Pound Grilled Cheese

Think Bobby Flay-meets-Ali G. Plus, crazy calories.
Jun 11, 2013 4:31 pm

Epic Meal Time is a Canadian cooking show that has in just a few years become a YouTube sensation, and possible TV spinoff. They are known for creating extremely high-calorie (and totally not what you'd ever want to eat) meals with colorful commentary that plays out like Bobby Flay-meets-Ali G. We’ve been following these guys for a while, but were particularly struck by the construction of this 68,128 calories, 50-pound grilled cheese sandwich.

The First, And Last, Cronut Story You Will Read On Food Republic

Sound of head hitting keyboard
May 28, 2013 4:46 pm

What is a cronut? Why are people talking about cronuts? Why is talking about cronuts clogging up our Twitter streams? What is up with the Farm Bill? We’ll let James Mulcahey from Zagat answer some of these questions.

Exclusive Video: Watch Reggie Watts Beatbox A Food Republic Theme Song

"Socialism of fanciful flavors" and then some
May 23, 2013 2:31 pm
Photo: Jo Ann Santangelo

Reggie Watts is one of Food Republic's favorite comedians, so naturally, when we found out he'd be in town during Austin Food And Wine Festival's Food Republic Interview Lounge, we invited him for a sit-down. We'll have more of that interview soon, but first, we wanted to share Reggie's ad-libbed, beatboxed Food Republic theme song. Watch...

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