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A weekend in Santa Barbara is best spent on foot in four small areas: the Funk Zone for tasting rooms and wood-fired pizza, State Street for cocktails and modern Indian, Montecito for splurge dinners, and the waterfront for the view. Stay downtown if you want to walk everywhere. Book Saturday dinner before you book anything else. Key Takeaways The Funk…
Twelve currently open Orange County restaurants, grouped by city, with addresses and recommendations for what to order. Costa Mesa and Newport Beach handle the special-occasion nights. Santa Ana delivers the best cooking for the least money. Anaheim has quietly become a real dining city. Laguna Beach holds the county’s Michelin star. Three of the twelve opened in 2026. Key Takeaways…
Ten fall cocktails to make at home, each with real measurements: apple cider, pear, fig, amaro, brown butter, and chai. Four make-once syrups and infusions cover all ten drinks, so one afternoon of prep carries you through the season. Includes a fat-washing method, batching ratios for a crowd, and zero-proof versions that actually taste like something. Key Takeaways Pear is…
Some foods belong to summer the way fireworks belong to the Fourth of July. Backyard BBQ with slow-smoked ribs. Corn on the cob eaten standing up. A root beer float on a hot afternoon. Watermelon cut into wedges on the porch. These aren’t just foods: they’re the full sensory package of an American summer. Here’s what makes each one worth…
The most delicious summer trip you’ll ever take starts with research before you leave, a food tour on day one, and the discipline to skip the tourist-facing restaurants in favor of where locals actually eat. It also means timing your visit around a farmers market or local food festival, keeping one or two budget meals a day so you can…
The best US road trip food stops aren’t on the highway. They’re a short detour down a county road, on a side street in a small town, or inside a diner that’s been serving the same thing for 70 years. These eight spots are genuinely worth building a route around: legendary BBQ, iconic pastry, living history in a bun, and…
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Sushi is a Japanese dish made with specially prepared rice, vinegar, and a variety of toppings such as fish, vegetables, and seafood. The history of sushi goes back over a thousand years, and its origins can be traced to Southeast Asia. In ancient times, people in Southeast Asia used to preserve fish by packing it in fermented rice. This process…
In 2023, vegan and gluten-free recipes will dominate the food scene. Healthy plant-based options will become even more popular as people become more aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet. One recipe that’s sure to be a hit is the vegan take on the classic meatball. Made with shiitake mushrooms and other flavorful ingredients, these vegan meatballs will rival…
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, the anniversary of the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, and is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people. The…
Whether it’s a new way to eat bread and butter, a baking hack that’s gone viral on social media, or an innovative dish from an exciting, new upcoming chef, it’s always great fun following the latest food trends. New food trends are popping up every week, so it can sometimes be challenging to keep track of all of them, including…
Move away from packaged salad and blended coleslaw for your BBQ sides and try something more creative. It does not have to be time-consuming; you can make them in advance. Here are a few suggestions. Roasted Corn on the Cob Instead of grilling corn on the cob, how about roasting it in your oven? Make beautiful corn on the cob…