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Eat & Drink

The definitive guide to the best restaurants, cafes, bars, and breweries in town, from hidden gems to local institutions.

Sleek Fellow Series 1 espresso machine on a kitchen counter, showcasing its premium design and the opportunity for a discounted purchase.

Fellow offers $200 discount on Series 1 espresso machine

For the first time ever, Fellow Products has slashed $200 off its Series 1 espresso machine, bringing the premium device down to $1,299.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 24· 3 min
A close-up shot of a vibrant, creamy Green Goddess dressing being drizzled over a fresh salad, with fresh herbs and ingredients visible in the background.

Whip Up This Easy Green Goddess Dressing Recipe in Minutes

A vibrant, savory Green Goddess dressing, often associated with gourmet dining, can be ready from scratch in just 15 minutes.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 19· 3 min
A lively food court at the 2026 Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo, showcasing diverse culinary offerings and happy attendees amidst a festive atmosphere.

Oklahoma Black Rodeo Food Traditions Evolve in 2026

At the annual Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo in 2026, 60% of attendees cited unique food offerings as their primary reason for coming, according to the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 19· 3 min
A steaming cup of Gesha coffee on a counter in a trendy coffee shop, with young patrons blurred in the background.

New Coffee Releases and Trends Shape the Connoisseur Market

A single cup of Gesha coffee, once a rare luxury, now commands $15 at a Brooklyn pop-up.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 15· 3 min
A half-full bottle of red wine is placed in a refrigerator, symbolizing the preservation of leftover wine for future enjoyment.

Store leftover party wine in the fridge for days

After a recent dinner party, 30% of guests admitted they would likely pour out any unfinished wine, believing it would spoil overnight.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 15· 3 min
A dazzling display of patriotic desserts at Walt Disney World, featuring red, white, and blue themed treats with American flag decorations, set against a backdrop of fireworks.

Walt Disney World Debuts Patriotic Desserts for 250th Anniversary

Walt Disney World is offering 16 patriotic desserts and two drinks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, according to FOX 35 Orlando .

Mateo Castillo· Jun 14· 3 min
A perfectly swirled portion of airy chocolate mousse being lifted with a spoon from a clear glass bowl, ready to be eaten.

Viral Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe Takes Over Social Media

This morning, a two-ingredient chocolate mousse recipe, requiring only chocolate and water, garnered over 10 million shares, eclipsing engagement metrics of several major geopolitical updates.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 14· 4 min
A futuristic espresso machine using ultrasonic waves to brew coffee, highlighting its energy-efficient and innovative design in a modern cafe.

UNSW Sydney uses ultrasonic waves for energy efficient espresso

Imagine an espresso, rich and robust, brewed without a whisper of heat.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 13· 4 min
Portland City Hall at dusk, symbolizing the city council's decisive vote to ban foie gras sales and its impact on local businesses.

Portland City Council Votes 7-5 to Ban Foie Gras Sales

With a 7-5 vote, Portland city councilors have banned the sale of foie gras, a decision that will fine the city's seven restaurants and one retailer up to $5,000 for each violation.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 12· 3 min
A refreshing beer cocktail made with Miller High Life and Aperol, garnished with a lemon twist, on a home bar.

Craft Easy Beer Cocktail Recipes at Home

At home bars across the country, Miller High Life is being poured into glasses with Aperol and lemon juice, creating a surprisingly refreshing cocktail called The Spaghett.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 12· 3 min
A delicious and vibrant plate of Green Sauce Tofu, showcasing its bright green sauce and fresh garnishes, ready to be enjoyed.

This Week: Quick, Healthy Green Sauce Tofu Recipes

Just 15 minutes is all it takes to prepare this week's viral Green Sauce Tofu, shattering assumptions about quick, gourmet plant-based meals.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 12· 4 min
Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken breasts on a barbecue, ready for an effortless weeknight meal.

Discover Easy Weeknight Grilling Recipes For Effortless Meals

A simple mayo-yogurt marinade now tenderizes chicken breasts in minutes, making weeknight grilling surprisingly effortless.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 11· 3 min
A pint of 'Daily Scoop' Coffee Crunch ice cream, a budget-friendly option, sits on a wooden table, ready for tasting.

Taste Test Reveals Unexpected Winner in Best Coffee Ice Cream

In a blind taste test of 15 popular coffee ice creams, a pint costing just $3.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 10· 3 min
Elegant patrons enjoying artisanal cocktails in a sophisticated, dimly lit Bay Area bar during a special event.

Discover the Best Bay Area Drinking Spots for 2026

Imagine committing to an 80-day, 20-challenge odyssey, 'Imbibe the World in 80 Days,' at East Bay Spice Company, costing upwards of $450, including tips, according to thebolditalic .

Mateo Castillo· Jun 9· 3 min
An elegantly plated comfort dish sits on a table in a dimly lit, intimate restaurant, hinting at Rye Bunny's exclusive dining experience.

Rye Bunny Adds Elevated Comfort Dishes to 2026 D.C. Menu

Despite its billing as a 'counter-service-hybrid' offering 'casual comfort dishes,' Rye Bunny will only accept two reservations per evening via OpenTable, each requiring a $25 booking fee.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 9· 3 min
Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith performing their song 'what's wrong with me' together on stage at Primavera Sound festival.

Olivia Rodrigo debuts "what's wrong with me" with Robert Smith at Primavera

At Primavera Sound, pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo debuted 'what's wrong with me' with The Cure's Robert Smith, marking her first-ever collaboration.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 8· 3 min
Gen Alpha children engrossed in their phones while holding trendy caffeinated drinks at a cafe, highlighting social media influence and health concerns.

Gen Alpha's Caffeinated Drink Trends Raise Health Alarms

A recent survey from Youth Trends Institute reveals a startling shift: 37% of Gen Alpha children, aged 8-12, now regularly consume caffeinated beverages, a dramatic leap from just 15% five years ago.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 8· 3 min
Elegant attendees at a James Beard Foundation event, with a subtle view of an award statuette on stage, signifying culinary achievement and anticipation.

James Beard Foundation's 2026 Season: Early Events & Nods

In Phoenix, a $200 ticket already secures a spot at the James Beard Foundation's Taste America event on March 22, 2026, according to Culinary Agents .

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 3 min
A symbolic representation of the Ben & Jerry's and Unilever dispute, showing a colorful ice cream tub against a backdrop of corporate gray.

Ben & Jerry's Faces Unilever Dispute Over West Bank Sales

In the fall of 2025, Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, resigned in protest.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 3 min
Panoramic view of Chicago's skyline from a new rooftop bar, 'The Skyline Social,' buzzing with patrons enjoying craft beers.

New Experiential Venues Explode in Chicago's Bar Scene

In Fulton Market, 'The Skyline Social' just opened, a new rooftop bar offering panoramic views and local craft beers, according to Modern Luxury .

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 3 min
A well-organized and inviting kitchen counter in a first apartment, showcasing essential cooking tools like a skillet and knife, ready for culinary adventures.

Essential Kitchen Items for a First Apartment

Imagine the sizzle of eggs, the golden crisp of seared chicken – all from a single, trusty 10-inch non-stick skillet.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 5· 3 min
Diners enjoying exquisite meals and drinks in a chic, contemporary Philadelphia restaurant, highlighting the city's vibrant 2026 dining scene.

Philadelphia's Top New Restaurants Shine in 2026

On June 14, Le Virtù's La Panarda event will challenge diners with over 40 courses and 10 wine pairings.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 5· 3 min
A variety of easy summer desserts, including colorful fruit popsicles and a slice of chocolate pie, displayed on a picnic table on a hot, sunny day.

Easy Summer Dessert Recipes for Hot Days

While home cooks are embracing two-ingredient watermelon popsicles, Costco is selling a single peanut butter chocolate cream pie that weighs nearly five pounds.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 4· 3 min
A visually striking comparison between diverse, colorful heirloom tomatoes and uniform, red hybrid tomatoes, highlighting the spectrum of tomato varieties.

Heirloom vs. Hybrid Tomatoes: A Flavorful Dive into Tomato Diversity

In the last five years, three hybrid tomato varieties have seized over 70% of all tomatoes sold in major U.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 2· 4 min
A Jackson Pollock abstract painting is dramatically lit at a Christie's auction, symbolizing a record-breaking sale of over $181 million.

Jackson Pollock painting value soars past $181M at Christie's auction

Jackson Pollock's 'Number 7A' (1948) recently sold for $181.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 1· 4 min
A futuristic coffee laboratory scene with a barista examining a glowing coffee bean, surrounded by holographic displays of flavor profiles and origin maps.

Sprudge highlights top coffee leaders and industry innovation

Klatch Coffee just unveiled its Aged Whiskey Reserve, a coffee infused with whiskey using whiskey-soaked oak barrels.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 1· 3 min
A meticulously detailed miniature edible swan pastry, the centerpiece of a baking challenge, presented on a clean surface with soft, dramatic lighting.

BA Bake Club June's 'Cutest Pastry' Challenge Explored

One amateur baker spent 12 hours crafting a single miniature edible swan for the BA Bake Club's June 'cutest pastry' challenge, only for it to be deemed 'not quite cute enough' by online judges.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 1· 3 min
A new mother preparing a healthy, protein-rich meal in a sunlit kitchen, symbolizing nourishment and recovery during breastfeeding.

New Moms Need Protein-Rich Meals to Support Breastfeeding Needs

A breastfeeding mother's body demands significantly more protein than a typical adult woman's, often leaving her in a state of constant, unaddressed hunger.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 1· 3 min
A split image contrasting a robotic arm brewing coffee with a person using manual tools, representing the divergence in coffee gadget trends for 2026.

Coffee gadgets in 2026: automation and manual tools diverge

In over sixty countries, a six-axis robotic arm now prepares coffee with 98 percent brew-to-brew consistency.

Mateo Castillo· May 31· 3 min
A bottle of Aubert & Mathieu's BoogieWoogie blouge wine sits on a picnic table surrounded by summer fruits, embodying a perfect summer drink.

Aubert & Mathieu's Blouge Wine Becomes a Summer Crush

Aubert & Mathieu uncorked a quiet revolution in 2023, selling 20,000 bottles of their 'blouge' wine BoogieWoogie—a stunning 40% surge over initial projections, as Bon Appétit reports.

Mateo Castillo· May 28· 3 min