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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.

A grocery store aisle with beef products, emphasizing the high prices and the impact of inflation on consumers' shopping experience.

Inflation's Grip Tightens: Beef Prices See Double-Digit Hikes

U.S. beef prices soared to an unprecedented $9.64 per pound in April, setting a new high for grocery bills. This surge, a 13% jump from last year, strains household budgets, as Fox Business reported.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 13· 2 min
Julia Child's hands meticulously tossing a classic Caesar salad with dressing in a vintage kitchen, highlighting her unique culinary approach.

Julia Child's Caesar Salad: A Culinary Debate

Julia Child, the culinary icon revered for her meticulous French techniques, surprisingly omitted a key ingredient from her famous Caesar salad recipe.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 13· 2 min
A warm, inviting image of a freshly baked peach cobbler with a golden crust and visible peach filling, ready to be served.

Peach Cobbler Factory Opens, Offers Cobblers & Crisps

On May 22, The Peach Cobbler Factory unveiled its first Austin-area franchise in Round Rock, a bold move for specialized dessert offerings.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 10· 2 min
A colorful display of new summer 2026 cookbooks featuring niche flavors like Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tarts and Jewish desserts.

New Summer 2026 Cookbooks Feature Niche Flavors and Plant-Forward Dishes

Carla Hall's 'Carla Bakes' unleashes unexpected delights like Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tarts, marking a vibrant new era for cookbooks.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 10· 2 min
A close-up, cinematic view of an All-Clad D3 frying pan and a Goldilocks Skillet on a kitchen counter, showcasing their premium and budget-friendly qualities.

Finding the Best Stainless Steel & Hybrid Pans

The All-Clad D3 Frying Pan: a culinary icon, consistently lauded for its featherlight feel and lifelong resilience.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 9· 2 min
Futuristic music studio with glowing equipment, symbolizing the anticipation for Evilgiane's 'Giane 2' album set for a 2026 release.

Evilgiane Announces 'Giane 2' Album, Teasing 2026 Release

Just months after releasing a surprise 23-track mixtape, producer Evilgiane announced his next album, 'Giane 2', will not arrive until January 9, 2026.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 8· 2 min
A beautifully arranged spread of healthy meal ingredients featuring a bowl of hummus, fresh vegetables, crusty bread, and a jar of creamy dressing on a kitchen counter.

Whip Up Easy Healthy Meals Using Store-Bought Hummus Now

Forget the salad bar.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 8· 2 min
Interior view of Guillotine Bakery, a French-inspired establishment, showcasing a variety of freshly baked pastries and a warm, inviting ambiance.

French-Inspired Guillotine Bakery Prepares to Open in Chicago

A new 12,000-square-foot Greek-Levantine restaurant, Naia, has just opened on the Chicago Riverwalk, heralding a wave of ambitious and diverse culinary ventures.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 2 min
Close-up of glossy, macerated strawberries in a bowl, showcasing their juicy texture and vibrant red color with a hint of sugar and syrup.

Macerate Strawberries with Sugar for Sweet, Juicy Results

With just a tablespoon of sugar and 30 minutes in the fridge, ordinary strawberries transform into glossy, intensely flavored gems.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 6· 2 min
A refreshing margarita cocktail on a sunny patio table next to a bottle of Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix, perfect for summer.

Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix: A Cleaner Alternative

For just $3.99, shoppers can now grab a 32-ounce jug of Trader Joe's Organic Margarita Mix, challenging expectations for affordable cocktail ingredients, according to Bonappetit and Traderjoes . This

Mateo Castillo· Jun 5· 2 min
A lively and modern Parisian restaurant interior at night, showcasing diverse diners enjoying innovative French cuisine, reflecting new dining trends.

French Food Experts on Paris Dining Trends for 2026

At Le Restaurant, chef Valentin Raffali has made securing a table one of Paris's most challenging culinary feats.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 5· 2 min
A close-up of an innovative Taiwanese cocktail at a new Atlanta bar, with coffee and pastry elements subtly in the background.

Atlanta's New Bars Offer Unique Experiences and Flavors

At Lucky Star, patrons savor innovative Taiwanese cocktails alongside specialty coffee and pastries, signaling Atlanta's unexpected rise as a multifaceted bar destination.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 4· 2 min
A mason jar filled with vibrant, thinly sliced quick pickled red onions in a pink brine, ready to eat.

Whip Up Quick Pickled Red Onions With This Easy Recipe

Forget waiting days for fermented flavors: perfectly quick pickled red onions can be ready to eat in just 15 minutes.

Mateo Castillo· Jun 4· 2 min
A variety of easy and delicious weeknight dinner dishes, including Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Air Fryer Salmon, arranged invitingly on a rustic table.

Whip up these easy weeknight dinners to make right now

Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki, a fast and easy dish, clocks in at under 400 calories a serving, proving that delicious, healthy weeknight meals are more accessible than ever, according to Good Housekeeping .

Mateo Castillo· Jun 2· 2 min
Two Lalanne marble bird chairs, a sinister fusion of human and avian forms, displayed under dramatic lighting at an art fair.

Lalanne's sinister marble birds: Influential design

At TEFAF, a pair of marble-bird chairs, two of only twelve ever made, unveiled a sinister fusion of human and avian forms.

Mateo Castillo· May 31· 2 min
A high-end La Marzocco espresso machine displayed prominently in a bright, plant-filled cafe, symbolizing its new B Corp certification.

La Marzocco Achieves B Corp Certification for Espresso Machines

La Marzocco, a name synonymous with high-end espresso, has become the first espresso machine manufacturer to achieve B Corp certification, scoring 84.

Mateo Castillo· May 30· 2 min
Forbes editors' favorite new products from May 2026, featuring a Tovala Smart Oven and fresh culinary ingredients in a bright kitchen setting.

Editors Share Their Favorite New Products Loved in May 2026

Ah, May! A month when the culinary world, and indeed the entire consumer landscape, truly blossoms. This May, Forbes editors unveiled a truly remarkable offer: a free Tovala Smart Oven with a weekly m

Mateo Castillo· May 30· 2 min
Philadelphia chefs celebrating their finalist status for the 2026 James Beard Awards, with the city skyline in the background.

Philadelphia Chefs Earn Finalist Spots in 2026 James Beard Awards

New York's Atomix, last year's No.

Mateo Castillo· May 30· 2 min
Artisanal coffee mug with unique glaze and design, bathed in soft morning light on a rustic wooden table.

Editors Recommend Top Coffee Mugs for Durability and Design

Forget the generic cup.

Mateo Castillo· May 30· 2 min
A close-up, sun-drenched shot of perfectly sliced watermelon and cantaloupe, showcasing their vibrant colors and juicy texture on a rustic table.

Maximize Summer Melon Flavor with Proper Storage

A perfectly ripe summer melon, a true seasonal delight, can turn bland and mushy in just three days if not stored correctly after cutting.

Mateo Castillo· May 28· 2 min
A split image showing grapefruit juice and coffee, with a question mark over the coffee to represent debunked research on caffeine duration.

Grapefruit Juice Doesn't Extend Caffeine's Effects, Research Shows

New research debunks the popular belief that grapefruit juice can make your morning coffee buzz last longer.

Mateo Castillo· May 26· 2 min
An exclusive cocktail bar scene showcasing a bartender preparing a luxurious, high-priced cocktail for discerning patrons.

Defining Cocktail Bars: 2026 Trends Shape Luxury Drink Experiences

At Bar Chimera, a single Big Pappy Old Fashioned, crafted with 12-year Pappy Van Winkle, Okinawa sugar, and Angostura bitters, costs an astonishing $275, according to Observer .

Mateo Castillo· May 26· 2 min
A modern, footed cocktail glass holding a beautifully presented drink on a sophisticated bar counter, showcasing innovative glassware design.

Modern Cocktail Glassware: Trends & Innovation

At The Radicle, a stirred, boozy drink isn't just served in a rocks glass; it's presented in NUDE's Bar/Giani, a footed glass designed for a 'laid-back, yet leveled-up feel,' reports Punchdrink .

Mateo Castillo· May 26· 2 min
A perfectly roasted, golden-brown chicken with crispy skin, presented on a wooden board, ready to be served.

Beginners Bake Juicy Roast Chicken With This Easy 425°F Recipe

A Michelin-starred chef’s roast chicken recipe demands a heritage bird with feet intact, rendering crisp nubs.

Mateo Castillo· May 26· 2 min
Spacious living room of a two-bedroom Jackson Heights co-op apartment with hardwood floors and decorative molding, newly listed for sale.

Jackson Heights two bedroom apartment hits market

A 1,280-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath co-op with a windowed, eat-in kitchen and king-sized bedrooms just hit the market at 86-10 34th Avenue, #613 in Jackson Heights.

Mateo Castillo· May 25· 2 min
A performer submerged in a water tank within the Austrian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, with porta-potties in the background, representing visceral audience engagement.

Venice Biennale 2026 performance art reviews highlight visceral engagement

At the Austrian pavilion, visitors urinate into porta-potties feeding a water tank where a performer is submerged.

Mateo Castillo· May 25· 2 min
A dimly lit, grand hall of the New-York Historical Society showcasing a collection of Black dolls, with light filtering in from above.

New-York Historical Society Celebrates Betye Saar's Promised Gift

Betye Saar's mixed-media work 'ABCD Education' recently sold for $81,900 at Sotheby's, nearly tripling its high estimate.

Mateo Castillo· May 25· 2 min
A close-up of a strawberry-flavored coffee mug, with a blurred cafe and agricultural background, highlighting the surge in demand and supply chain challenges.

Strawberry Coffee Demand Surges Amid Supply Chain Challenges

Within 24 hours of its release, the latest Sprudgecast episode, "Strawberry Fields Forever," didn't just break records; it shattered them by 20%, igniting an immediate, fervent demand for strawberry-f

Mateo Castillo· May 23· 2 min
New York City restaurant offering World Cup specials with festive decorations, but the streets show a lack of international tourist crowds.

World Cup: NYC restaurants offer deals, tourism boost lacking

Nearly 300 New York City restaurants have embraced the World Cup spirit, rolling out enticing $26 dining specials.

Mateo Castillo· May 23· 2 min
A gleaming Rocco Fridge with a 10-year warranty, showcasing its premium build and mid-range price in a modern kitchen setting.

Rocco Fridge: 10-year warranty, premium fridge at mid-range price

The Rocco Fridge, a beacon of durability with its 10-year warranty and 3x thicker steel frame, is now a steal at $1,595.

Mateo Castillo· May 21· 2 min