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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 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
Perfectly grilled shrimp with distinct grill marks, showcasing the ideal 'C' shape indicating doneness, ready to be served.

Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipe Tastes Amazing

Many home cooks unknowingly ruin their grilled shrimp by missing one crucial visual cue: a perfectly cooked shrimp forms a gentle 'C' shape, not a tight, hard one.

Mateo Castillo· May 21· 2 min
Top Chef Barista Champion Duyen Ha celebrates her historic win with a cheering crowd outside her cafe, 'The Daily Grind,' in Little Saigon.

Top Chef Barista Champion Duyen Ha Celebrates Historic Win

Over 500 people spontaneously gathered in the streets of Little Saigon on May 15, 2026, not for a celebrity, but to celebrate Duyen Ha, the 32-year-old immigrant crowned Top Chef Barista Champion, acc

Mateo Castillo· May 20· 2 min
Elegant interior of The Hand & The Eye restaurant in Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion, featuring multiple bars and a magical ambiance.

New Culinary Trends and Openings Surprise as Market Expands in 2026

The Hand & The Eye, a new concept from Levy Restaurants, opened in Chicago’s historic McCormick Mansion in April, featuring magicians and a restaurant with six bars.

Mateo Castillo· May 20· 4 min
A lively summer food and drink festival in Denver with people sampling food from diverse stalls under a sunny sky.

Top 7 Denver Food and Drink Festivals for Summer

On July 23, over 75 local restaurants and beverage brands converge at the Denver Performing Arts Complex for The Big Eat.

Jasmine Desai· May 14· 4 min
Tylers Coffees: 5 Reasons It Works for Sensitive Stomachs

Tylers Coffees: 5 Reasons It Works for Sensitive Stomachs

For many, a morning cup of coffee is a non-negotiable ritual. But for those with sensitive stomachs, that ritual can come with a cost: heartburn, acid reflux, and general discomfort. Tylers Coffees was created to solve t…

Sponsored by Tylers Coffees· Jul 17· 4 min

Craft Your Perfect Fresh Tomato Michelada Recipe Today

At the recent Global Food Festival in Oaxaca, Michelin-starred Chef Elena Rodriguez unveiled a Michelada recipe that completely omits Clamato, instead featuring a vibrant blend of fresh heirloom tomat

Mateo Castillo· Jun 15· 4 min