These Were The Cocktail Trends Of 2016. Or What We Can Remember.
The options for finding a quality cocktail in this world are increasing at a breakneck pace. Here are some of the cocktail trends we noticed in 2016.
Read MoreThe options for finding a quality cocktail in this world are increasing at a breakneck pace. Here are some of the cocktail trends we noticed in 2016.
Read MoreMoutai is known as the "drink of diplomacy" and has a history that stretches back almost 400 years. Watch this video about its distillation and consumption.
Read MoreNo holiday celebration is complete without a couple of drinks. We're trying to keep things festive here, folks. This is no time for polite conversation, let's get this show on the road. We've rounded up our favorite cold-weather cocktails guaranteed to steer the topic from where someone's granddaughter is going to college right back to…
Read MoreTips on making, storing, and serving the classic holiday drink for a large group of guests—plus an eggnog recipe that won't let you down.
Read MoreBetween at least two rounds of stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving does a real number on us — and any piece of clothing with a button. We get a nice monthlong break for our stomachs to shrink back to normal operating size, and then we up and do it all over again…
Read MoreImagine your favorite food. Now imagine an ice-cold bottle of your favorite beer. What if there were a way to fuse the two together into one?
Read MoreOf all the different types of beer advertising I’ve come across, one in particular never fails to give me the willies:[embedImage=https://www.foodrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/24230420002_cf89debd0e_o-700x913.jpg]Consumers of bock beer have always seemed to be presented as: Adventurous! Strong! Exceedingly attractive to human females! You too can be the successful goat you’ve always dreamed of becoming — all you need to do is drink more…
Read MoreNow if something's worth doing, it's worth doing fast and loose. Chambong is a lovely, blown-glass means of delivering champagne directly down your gullet.
Read MoreCartoonist Doug Pike pours a little humor with his beautiful wine illustrations. Ever wonder what happens on a cartoon sommelier's night off?
Read MoreHomemade eggnog heralds the arrival of the holiday season. Enjoy it plain or hooch it up with a nice shot of rum or bourbon (we know you’ll do the latter).
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between the different wine education certifications? Currently there are four major bodies for wine certification. Let's dive in!
Read MoreEveryone's favorite tangy, fermented tea, kombucha, is trying to catch a break. Because it contains alcohol, stores treat it like beer.
Read MoreSherry and scotch pair well, both through casks during sherry's aging process and in cocktails, where the fortified wine adds complexity without sweetness.
Read MoreCartoonist Doug Pike pours a little humor with his wine. He imagines the future of small wineries as a pretty grim place to get a glass of vino.
Read MorePsychic prediction: You're going to watch this video and recite the following: Oh my God, shut up, guy who's too into his beer, YOU ARE RUINING MY BEER.
Read MoreThe Southern French wine region has more to offer than just rosé.
Read MoreSavor Food Republic’s most delectable desserts of 2016. It’s high time to mess up your kitchen for the best possible reason.
Read MoreNow's the time of year when we hunt for kickass party recipes. Prepare for the big night with these delightful fancy hors d'oeuvres for New Year's Eve.
Read MoreSpanning both near and far — with many a hunk of meat in between — here are the staff's recaps of what was quite the busy year in food-related travel.
Read MoreMore than ever, the food world is placing the spotlight directly on the finest produce out there. Enjoy our most popular vegetarian recipes of 2016.
Read MoreIt's been said that we eat with our eyes first. If that's the case, then our Instagram is proof enough that we've eaten very well this year.
Read MoreOur most popular recipes of 2016 involve delicious food that's not too hard to make and is Instagram-ready. Oh, and everyone loves cheese.
Read MoreThe holidays are upon us and we're in full reflective mode. These are our 10 hot topics from this week on Food Republic. Expect roundups.
Read MoreLearn how to make dinner rolls at home with this simple technique and recipe supplied by our friends at ChefSteps — perfect for the holidays!
Read MoreRight about now you very well could be scrounging around the Internet for a kickass New Year’s Eve party recipe. Well, the Internet gods have spoken and you’ve arrived at the right place. Tonight is the big night, but this doesn’t mean you need to eat big. For the most part NYE is a bite-bite-bite…
Read MoreOh, summer. You make it almost impossible not to eat well every day, supplying us with a bounty of vibrant, delicious produce that needs little embellishment — a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of salt. Summer fruit needs no help whatsoever: peaches, plums and berries are lovely in the season’s crumbles, buckles and crisps,…
Read MoreActor BD Wong eats chicken wings neatly, which may seem like an easy thing to do until you see his expert witness. Uh, technique.
Read MoreWith Fuego Box, you can provide the spice fiend in your life with the gift of some of the best hot sauces in America. Spicy!
Read MoreThis was an incredible year for cookbooks of all types. We’ve been devouring them ravenously and regularly, and the list of favorites just keeps growing.
Read MoreNashville is home to one of the country's most impressive food scenes. Here is where to eat and drink in Music City.
Read MoreIs there anything more comforting than a humongous bowl of hearty pasta? And could anything possibly prep your stomach better for the feast ahead? We've rounded up a few of our most popular pasta dishes for a comforting, low-key dinner before the ham hits the oven. Just think of it in gift-giving terms: you give…
Read MoreIt happens without fail every year — your guests are early (or totally unexpected) and hungry! Good thing they're at your house though, cause you know how to feed people right. Maximize your time outside the kitchen with these simple to prepare yet upscale appetizers to go with the booze we're sure they brought along.…
Read MoreThis year, serve all-American cheese boards to your guests and let them know where the goods came from. Now's the time to spread the love.
Read MoreVegan and vegetarian food in Vietnam is hitting its first stride — and you'll want to be there to savor every plant-based bite.
Read MoreFood Republic's top 10 stories of 2016 include a Mexican regional cuisine guide, reports on dining solo and NYC restaurants' real estate problem and more.
Read MoreTake your pick from these entrées for a holiday crowd: our biggest, juiciest roasts, crispy-skinned birds, tender lamb legs and succulent whole fish.
Read MoreTahitian squash has a unique flavor that is rich like kabocha but sweet like butternut, and the color is a perfect egg yolk yellow.
Read MoreWe were very art-forward this week. From illustrating sandwiches to drooling over video game food art, this week's Hot Topics are beautiful.
Read MoreStuck inside with the cold weather blues? Us too, so we're taking it out on our fridges and pantries by trying out our favorite kitchen tricks suited for winter. There's plenty of tailgating food, holiday party booze and cookies to be tweaked, repurposed, frozen, you name it, we've got a hack. Need a more time-consuming…
Read MoreGaze into the soy sauce dishes of your sushi-eating companions. While the wasabi-soy sauce mix-in remains a controversial topic within the raw fish enthusiast community, you can be certain of one thing: If there's rice in there, you're doing something wrong. One or two grains, okay, but if you've got a sizable population happening, you're…
Read MoreConair, the parent company of Cuisinart, is recalling 8 million food processors sold from 1996 to 2015 for "laceration hazards."
Read MoreIt was a surprise to notice the exclusion of all Japanese restaurants from the New York Times’ annual “Top New York Restaurants of 2016." Isn't omakase in?
Read MoreFirst step: Limited-time KFC hot chicken. Second step: Extend limited-time offer. Third step: Release limited-edition album honoring dish. Make it all stop!
Read MoreWe’ve been huge proponents of hot chicken for a while here at Food Republic. In case you haven’t had the pleasure, the original Nashville dish consists of a chicken breast, thigh and/or wing marinated in buttermilk, breaded and sauced with a heavily spiced, cayenne pepper–based paste and pan-fried before being served with pickles over white…
Read MorePantone's annual rolling out of a “color of the year” each December is here, and we're green with excitement. Let's welcome 2017's very own hue: "Greenery."
Read MoreChristmas cakes are a great way to celebrate the holiday worldwide. We rounded up a dozen sweet treats to eat by the tree.
Read MoreWe can't tell you how or where, but yesterday in the Test Kitchen we whipped up a few seriously meaty sandwiches we can't wait to blow your minds with. In the meantime, here are 9 of our meatiest, most meat-packed, animal protein-heavy sandwich recipes to-date. When it comes to having a sandwich for dinner, you…
Read MoreFinal Fantasy XV's food is on point. Check out this hypnotizing scroll of the myriad fare you can use to boost your stats.
Read MoreTaiwanese dishes and drinks are in their own world. From bubble tea to Din Tai Fung soup dumplings, we owe many of our own favorite fixations to Taiwan.
Read MoreThis week's hot topics were all about the best of the best, from pizza to roast beef sandwiches. We also grilled some bananas and eggplants.
Read MoreFresh List is our weekly list of people and things from the food world and beyond, kind of like an antenna or on-the-radar kinda deal.
Read MoreWith a nutty, crunchy streusel topping and velvety, just-sweet-enough filling, this fruit crumble is your easy formula for turning any fruit into dessert.
Read MoreYou've lugged home a giant watermelon, some passion fruits, dragonfruits, you name it. Now you need to figure out how to master the art of cutting fruits.
Read MoreHow do chocolate makers reduce bitterness and acidity? Welcome to the world of Dutch-process cocoa, used by companies like Valrhona and Merckens.
Read MoreWhether you grill, braise or roast it, eating goat meat is something to be enjoyed year-round. Recipes included.
Read MoreWhat do sumo wrestlers eat every day? It’s a question you’ve either pondered before or genuinely intrigued you upon reading this headline.
Read MoreHoliday traditions are what make this season so special. Whether it’s your Aunt Betsy’s eggnog, wearing matching Christmas pajamas with your siblings even as an adult, or the very simplest tradition of gathering with friends and family, every person and every family has their own traditions that make the holidays uniquely dear to them.Some of…
Read MoreIt's been called the biggest diet craze of 2016 (so far): the so-called Taco Cleanse, a revolutionary regimen that encourages you to eat nothing but tacos all day, every day. Now, there's an even newer pseudo-healthy eating routine you should know about, one that's just as counterintuitive and equally tantalizing: the Pizza Diet, first reported…
Read MoreA gluten-free college cafeteria may sound like a way to accommodate those with food allergies, but are valuable lessons going unlearned as a result?
Read MoreForget everything you thought you knew about Swiss cheese, especially if what you picture is a rubbery, white, hole-studded block wrapped in plastic found at your local supermarket. Real Swiss cheese, not just the mass-marketed version, offers a whole range of creamy, sharp and flavorful experiences. From the heights of the Swiss Alps to the…
Read MoreWe can consider bread and beef — roasted or otherwise — a starting point. Add a small detail or a flourish, and a roadmap of America begins to emerge.
Read MoreThis week's hot topics on Food Republic: Dining in Alberta, "The Mind of a Chef" and Houston's Chris Shepherd's restaurant opening.
Read MoreWelcome to the FResh List! Every Friday morning, the dedicated staffers in FR’s New York City office compile a list of all the random things on their minds about the world of food and drink and beyond, as well as some names to know.1. Augustine. Keith McNally has still got it.2. Jehangir Mehta.3. Yuba.4. Tawny…
Read MoreHow do you make the easiest pea soup? If you have a microwave, half the work is already done.
Read MoreNew York magazine just released its list of NYC's best steak tartare, from the dry-aged to the cheese-dusted and everything in between.
Read MoreOn the season finale of "Parts Unknown," Anthony Bourdain enlists actress Asia Argento for a tour of Rome that doesn't include the usual tourist stops.
Read MoreA dosa vendor uses an innovative steam-heated roller to cooks yards and yards of the popular Indian street food eaten by millions every day.
Read MoreIf you order oeufs miroir from a French menu, you know you're about to enjoy one of the best egg preparations around. Bon appétit.
Read MoreStarting December 1, Delta fliers will get a taste of New York City's Maialino in the air.
Read MoreThis year’s luxury holiday food gift ideas are simply elevated, couture versions of their everyday counterparts. When in doubt, overspend.
Read MoreAccording to a recent study performed by the Pew Research Center, Americans' eating habits have changed, but not in the nutritional sense.
Read MoreFood writer and cookbook author Genevieve Ko looks at what it means to be a child of Asian immigrants who took to baking and made it a career.
Read MoreA study from October found that millennial women drink as much as their male counterparts. Now, women are also making their way in the craft-spirits market.
Read MoreJulia Child may come to mind when thinking about women in early food media, but it was in fact Dione Lucas who was television's first female cooking host.
Read MoreAnd now, on to the good stuff: eating shellfish in the months that have an "r." If you can think of a better way to enjoy this prime season than a 3-tiered stand layered with freshly shucked and shelled crustaceans and bivalves, we'd like to hear it. The pride you'll take in sourcing seafood, assembling the…
Read MoreWho doesn’t love the spectacle of watching a cocktail smoker box waft aromatic smoke around their carefully crafted drink?
Read MoreAll men can relate to resorting to somewhat extreme measures while on the dating circuit. But overeating? Really?
Read MoreSalty Seattle Instagrams her world of hand-rolled pasta shapes, colored with vibrant purees of fresh vegetables and herbs.
Read MoreNordic chef Magnus Nilsson and his team at Fäviken Magasinet are opening a dinner club in the ski village of Åre, Sweden.
Read MoreRover.com found that junk food-related dog names are on the rise while health-themed ones are having a "ruff" day.
Read MoreAllagash Brewery Founder Rob Tod has been in the craft brewing game since 1995. Ask him about his favorite beer — it may surprise you!
Read MoreGenetically modified foods are always popping up, and the reviews are always mixed. A new survey shows that Americans simply do not care.
Read MorePasta fans rejoice: you are five simple ingredients away from a steamy plate of creamy, peppery, cheesy spaghetti. Chances are, you have everything you'll need in your pantry. Consult this illustrated guide to making a perfect plate of cacio e pepe ("cheese and pepper") and make it your go-to dish for when you're in a hurry, low…
Read MoreThe Southern chef Craig Deihl sits for our video series Strong Opinions, discussing chefs who don't show for work and why customers should order pig head.
Read MoreFor those with certain conditions, feeding oneself can be frustrating. A new smart spoon called Liftware helps tremor patients eat.
Read MoreHere is the full episode of the Mind Of A Chef special, starring Danny Bowien, Anthony Bourdain and other notable chefs.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever needed one cookie book, Dorie’s Cookies is the end-all, be-all. These double chocolate buckwheat cookies are amazing!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had chef Ashley Christensen's grits with roasted pumpkin, you’ll want the recipe from Poole's Diner for yourself.
Read MoreThis sandwich is bananas! You need a Cuban jibarito recipe in your life. There’s never been a hotter time to enjoy this delicious cuisine.
Read MoreMake these cacao fudge cookies from Donna Hay, Australia’s go-to home cook, whose new collection of recipes will satisfy and delight.
Read MorePoole's Diner pays homage to Christensen's simple, Southern-focused New American food. Ever try her sweet potato hummingbird cake? Now's the time!
Read More*Our man in Rome is at it again, cooking up food, shooting it, and sharing the spoils. Alibaba's been on a fava bean kick this week, but here, he breaks out an original recipe for another in-season veggie...I’m not so sure this recipe is really Italian, having brie as a main accompaniment to the artichokes,…
Read MoreJames Beard Award-winning Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick have a Middle Eastern baking cookbook out! Make lamb and grape leaf tarts for a savory snack.
Read MoreJoe Isidori is chef-owner of NYC burger haven Black Tap and author of a new cookbook. Try the steak au poivre burger — it's an instant winner.
Read MoreWhen the temperature starts to drop, reach for award-winning British food writer and cookbook author Diana Henry's new guide to cold weather comfort food. From rib-sticking braises to the best fall fruit desserts, Roast Figs Sugar Snow is the key to staying warm this fall and winter.If you're looking for a go-to dessert recipe for…
Read MoreIf you're going to cook a vegetarian meal, make sure it sticks to your ribs! That's why we're loving cookbook author Sarah Copeland's new book, Feast. Heed her expert tips, tricks and just plain old good advice for making delicious, filling vegetarian food that doesn't miss meat for a second. Check out this hearty sweet…
Read MoreAn easy ribollita soup recipe is a must-have for those extra-chilly winter nights. It's also a great way to use up leftover ingredients.
Read MoreIf you've ever wanted to learn how to make andouille sausage from scratch, there's no time like the present. Try it Brad McDonald's way.
Read MoreMolly Quirk is chef/owner of Sips & Bites in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you haven't had a thoughtfully handcrafted sandwich in a while, there's no better place to get your fix. She's generously donating a few of her tailgate food recipes to our cause: feeding you during football season.These bacon candied apple spiced nuts are addictive!…
Read MoreBring a taste of Sicily right into your home kitchen! A rack of lamb with citrus gremolata is a succulent, juicy centerpiece for a special occasion dinner.
Read MoreChef Tom Byng opened the first Byron in London, serving the kind of burgers that seemed absent from the dining scene. Rarebit burgers are where it's at.
Read MoreLet's all gather 'round the whole roasted branzino! Danielle Walker brings everyone-friendly cuisine to the feast season in Against All Grain Celebrations.
Read MoreIt's time to make some ginger cranberry cookies! Get your holiday bake on with Christmas Cookie Swap, and awesome book of treats.
Read MoreCured hams retain a rosy color after you cook them. With a fresh, uncured ham like the one here, the meat has a much lighter color after cooking, more like that of pork loin. Fresh hams are usually available in grocery stores around the holidays, but you might have to order them at other times…
Read MoreThere’s nothing like the combination of piping-hot spirit, citrus, sugar and water to warm the soul, especially as winter’s chill holds its steady grip.
Read MoreDanielle Walker brings her style of everyone-friendly cuisine to the feast season in Against All Grain Celebrations. Blood orange and honey-glazed ham time!
Read MoreThey're short, sweet and very chic — they're madeleines, a ubiquitous French pastry that's a cross between a cake, a cookie and a sea creature. Bake dozens of these shell pastries at home with author Barbara Feldman Morse's new book, Madeleines. From the moment I bought my first madeleine pans and started creating my own…
Read MoreWorld-renowned chef and author Maria Elia's new Greek cookbook, Smashing Plates, was inspired by the cuisine at her father's tavern in Cyprus. Greek pub food. Sound like a winning formula? We combed through this page-turner and came up with a few recipes to share. There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chicken soup... I’d recommend…
Read MoreTonight is chicken scaloppine with marsala night, courtesy of London food writer Aleksandra Crapanzano. You'll need mushrooms. Lots of mushrooms.
Read MoreThe mushroom and poblano tamales recipe from LA hot spot Broken Spanish transforms a Mexican favorite usually filled with meat into a vegetarian stunner.
Read MoreDeviled eggs get a colorful makeover in this beet pickled devilish eggs recipe from the Southern Cooking for Company cookbook.
Read MoreHoliday season should be about being together and enjoying spectacular food, not worrying about who can't/won't eat what. New York Times best-selling cookbook author Danielle Walker brings her signature style of everyone-friendly cuisine to the feast season with Against All Grain Celebrations. Maple syrup pumpkin pie for everyone! This is my favorite dessert of the…
Read MoreFeaturing a decadent pork collar stuffing, Le Coq Rico’s stuffed Christmas goose is sure to leave the whole family in good cheer.
Read MoreOne of my favorite cold-weather dishes celebrates three of my favorite cold-weather ingredients: potatoes, bacon and cheese. It's tartiflette, and if you've ever attempted to survive a winter in the Alps (or the northeastern United States), it's a dish you'll want to know intimately. Pour it a glass of wine. Seriously, pour wine right in…
Read MoreLucky Peach's collection of “Turbocharged Recipes for Vegetables With Guts” features this riff on McDonald India's famed McAloo Tikki sandwich.
Read MoreDutch food writer, recipe developer and all-around nutritional expert Rens Kroes has a pasta with salmon recipe that will satisfy and delight.
Read MoreThis book of winter treats, like jam-filled pecan linzer cookies, will fill your house with the wonderful fragrance of seasonal baked goods.
Read MoreLearn how to make toasted ravioli, a St. Louis, Missouri staple. Join Mario Batali as he explores the cornerstones that have shaped our collective palate.
Read MoreThis dish seems so wrong in the most delicious way possible: a cookie-crusted, deep-fried pork chop over rice, covered in a rich sauce and melted cheese.
Read MoreThis recipe for how to make stuffies is perfect for anyone who's ever lived in New England, loved a clam or itched to plate a bi-valve in its own shell.
Read MorePhilly chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby have a new cookbook out that places the spotlight on produce-based snacks, main dishes, desserts and more.
Read MoreThe combination of cumin and orange creates a flavor that is unmistakably Greek. Pickled peppers and orange zest cut through the richness.
Read MoreEvery year, Food & Wine magazine releases a cookbook packed with the best recipes of the last 365 days. Hear that? Food & Wine. Best recipes of the year. Any page you turn to will sport a winner, but while the weather steadily cools off, consider a hearty Spanish rice packed with artichokes and garnished with crispy, salty…
Read MoreAtlanta chef Kevin Gillespie was born to cook pig — this we know. The Top Chef fan favorite and author of a couple of our favorite cookbooks (especially his latest, Pure Pork Awesomeness) is one porkmaster whose recipes you can depend on for a hearty, meaty, smoky meal. This recipe makes for light, spicy and delightfully aromatic pork chops…
Read MorePro pit master Troy Black, a regular on the Kansas City Barbeque Society circuit, teamed up with the editors of Southern Living magazine to pen All Fired Up, a cookbook that'll keep you busy at the grill all summer long. We presume you know of the Italian pork sandwich, a meaty bomb packed with spicy, garlicky sautéed broccoli…
Read MoreWe're big fans of Uchi, well worth a trip to Austin by itself. But, you know, get tacos and stuff too. Should you have any leftover pork belly on hand, Uchi's onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are definitely the way to go. And these folks cook methodically (for good reason), so break out that scale. Oh,…
Read MoreWe are always trying to come up with ways to create a single dish that really satisfies. The Sqirl socca recipe stemmed from that quest.
Read MoreThese Brownie-Filled Doughnut Holes Recipe will please all of your guests with a little surprise within.
Read MoreIt’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes these Korean steak frites so delicious, but the answer is most definitely in the sweet heat of the marinade.
Read MoreJoin Chicago chefs Abraham Conlon and Adrienne Lo on a journey to discover the vibrant culinary culture of Macau. Their Chicago-based Macanese restaurant, Fat Rice, draws a crowd that craves this particular style of Portuguese-influenced Asian cuisine, and with their new cookbook, you can try it at home. Brinjal sambal eggplant is the savory, spicy, velvety…
Read MoreJoin Chicago chefs Abraham Conlon and Adrienne Lo on a journey to discover the vibrant culinary culture of Macau. Their Chicago-based Macanese restaurant, Fat Rice, draws a crowd that craves this particular style of Portuguese-influenced Asian cuisine, and with their new cookbook, you can try it at home. Crunch into potstickers royale embedded in a crispy crepe…
Read MorePortland, Oregon, is a city we regularly check in with, and that's because new spots pop up all the time. The year 2016 proved to be no different.
Read MoreThe bustling borough across the bridge from Manhattan now features some of NYC's best restaurants, from Greenpoint down to Red Hook. Here's where to eat.
Read MoreSelene Nelson is a UK-based journalist who is traveling the world for a year, reporting on her search for vegetarian food in each of the locales she visits.The best thing about traveling is eating. There’s no better way to appreciate a different country and its culture than to tuck into the national dishes, and for…
Read MoreWhat are the best food cities in America? It's a fiercely debated question. We sought to answer it by using a tiered system.
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