When you discuss dining out, the talk probably starts with "What do you feel like eating tonight?" And, according to the National Restaurant Association, the answer is commonly one of the big three: Asian, Mexican or Italian. ...more

November 22, 2008

"Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, With Recipes," by Jennifer McLagan (Ten Speed Press, $32.50) ...more

September 3, 2008

Authentic ethnic food rarely, if ever, comes in nice packages. To get the real stuff requires air travel or venturing into restaurants where the menus are indecipherable, the tables wobble and foot traffic has scarred the floors. The food may be authentic, but - and here you imagine Anthony Bourdain noshing on some animal's nasty bits during a jaunt through Asia - it's risky. ...more

August 21, 2008