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Close-up of an All-Clad D3 stainless steel frying pan with food being cooked, showcasing even heat distribution and professional kitchen setting.
The Test Kitchen

Experts Test Top Stainless Steel Pans for Your Kitchen

The All-Clad D3 Frying Pan consistently earns top recommendations among tested stainless steel cookware.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 9
A lively and diverse crowd enjoying colorful cocktails and rainbow decorations at a Bay Area bar during Pride month.
Kitchen Culture

Bay Area's Top Spots for Drinks Shine for Pride 2026

Looking ahead to June 2026, Nightbird chef Kim Alter has crafted a Pride-themed menu where each course represents a color of the rainbow, joining a wave of Bay Area establishments celebrating Pride with unique culinar

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 9
A close-up of a pellet smoker cooking a delicious brisket, with smoke rising and a golden hour glow.
The Test Kitchen

Discover the best pellet smokers for wood-fired cooking

Shoppers can acquire a Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker for $389, a significant reduction from its original $549.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 9
Gen Alpha children enthusiastically drinking sweet, caffeinated coffee beverages at a cafe, raising health concerns.
The Daily Grind

Gen Alpha's Top Coffee Picks Emerge Amidst Health Debates

A recent survey reveals 35% of Gen Alpha children aged 8-12 regularly consume coffee-based beverages, a stark increase from previous generations, according to Gen Z Insights.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 8
A delicious bowl of creamy pasta made with store-bought hummus, garnished with fresh herbs and olive oil, presented in a modern kitchen setting.
The Test Kitchen

Whip up easy healthy meals using store-bought hummus

Home cooks can create a creamy, filling pasta sauce in just two minutes, utilizing a tub of store-bought hummus.

Marco Alves·Jun 8
Split image: Spicy Gochujang Carbonara on one side, Classic Beef Stroganoff on the other, representing modern and traditional recipe trends.
The Test Kitchen

Epicurious App Reveals Most Saved Recipes This Week

This week, the #1 most saved recipe on Epicurious is 'Spicy Gochujang Carbonara,' a fusion dish that perfectly encapsulates the modern home cook's conflicting desires.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 7
A split image comparing a futuristic smart grill with a classic charcoal grill, representing the 2026 grilling trends.
Kitchen Kit

Smart Grilling: Gadgets & Traditional Grills for 2026

Hold up! A digital temperature controller like the Spider Venom costs $280 – that's the same price as some top-rated traditional grills! And what do you get? It only controls charcoal temps within 30

Darius Williams·Jun 6
Chef's hands carefully plating an exquisite dish in a professional kitchen, representing the dedication behind James Beard Award nominations.
The Test Kitchen

James Beard Awards 2026: Semifinalists and Finalists

Darmyelesh Alemu, chef at Beteseb Restaurant, earned a semifinalist nod for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region for the 2026 James Beard Awards, the sole Montgomery County chef to do so.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 6
A lively and diverse crowd enjoying drinks and atmosphere at one of Chicago's newly acclaimed bars, showcasing the city's evolving nightlife.
The Test Kitchen

Chicago's Top New Bars Redefine Nightlife Scene This Year

For the first time in a decade, six new, often surprisingly casual, establishments have unseated long-standing craft cocktail institutions from Chicago's prestigious 'Top 10 Bars' list.

Marco Alves·Jun 6
NAIA restaurant on the Chicago Riverwalk at dusk, with docked boats and diners enjoying the waterfront view.
The Critic's Table

NAIA Opens on Chicago Riverwalk, Offering Greek-Levantine Flavors

Imagine pulling your boat directly up to a new Greek-Levantine restaurant on the Chicago Riverwalk, stepping off, and dining under the direction of a Top Chef winner.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 6
A lively rooftop bar scene at sunset, showcasing diverse summer cocktails and happy patrons enjoying the ambiance.
Behind the Bar

Top 9 Summer Cocktail Bar Trends and Innovations You Need to Know

Echo Lake, a new rum bar in Williamsburg, opened in April offering $12 daily daiquiris, a price point that reflects both the allure of fresh summer cocktails and the rising cost of a night out.

Marco Alves·Jun 5
A lively Philadelphia street at night, showcasing the city's expanding culinary scene with illuminated restaurant storefronts and happy diners.
The Test Kitchen

Philadelphia Welcomes New Restaurants, Expanding Culinary Scene

Philadelphia's dining scene is expanding with new concepts, from a Vietnamese spot in Port Richmond to a French bistro in Media.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 5
A diverse spread of artisanal and innovative snacks, including colorful fruit leathers, gourmet chips, and unique dips, arranged invitingly on a table.
The Cellar & Vine

Bon Appétit editors reveal their top new snacks for 2026

A small, independent Vermont producer of artisanal fruit leather saw its website crash after a single Bon Appétit editor mentioned their product in a June staff meeting.

Marco Alves·Jun 4
A close-up shot of a can of 'Harvest Gold Butter Beans' highlighted on a kitchen counter, surrounded by other competing brands, signifying its top pick status.
Kitchen Kit

Best Canned Butter Beans Review Reveals Top Picks

In a recent blind taste test, a $1.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 4
Vibrant, thinly sliced red onions in a clear pickling liquid, showcasing the quick pickling process for instant flavor.
The Test Kitchen

Make quick pickled red onions for instant flavor boosts

Despite a common belief that pickling takes days, a simple technique allows home cooks to create vibrant, tangy red onions in just 15 minutes, transforming countless dishes instantly.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 4
A visual comparison of a simple three-ingredient summer dessert versus a complex, multi-ingredient modern dessert.
The Test Kitchen

Are 'Easy' Summer Desserts Truly Simple Anymore?

A 'three-ingredient summer dessert' of strawberries, cream cheese, and crackers stands in stark contrast to new 'desserts' requiring eight or more wholesome ingredients like zucchini, chia seeds, and

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 4
A chaotic test kitchen scene with a calendar highlighting May 31, 2026, symbolizing the confusion surrounding the Bon Appétit Pantry Awards 2026 submission deadline.
The Test Kitchen

Bon Appétit Pantry Awards 2026 Submissions Still Open

Despite an official announcement stating the submission window for the 2026 Bon Appétit Pantry Awards is “now closed,” eligible products are still due by May 31, 2026, according to Bon Appétit .

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 2
A single 'Everest Red' hybrid tomato on a supermarket shelf, overshadowing a basket of heirloom tomatoes, symbolizing market competition.
The Test Kitchen

Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: Tomato Battle Intensifies With New 'Everest Red'

Just six months after its introduction, a new hybrid tomato called 'Everest Red' now accounts for 15% of supermarket tomato sales in the Northeast, directly impacting the sales of cherished heirloom v

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 2
Aerial view of Pūnāwai Lake at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, showcasing onsite oyster cultivation cages in clear turquoise water.
The Critic's Table

Hawaii Resort Grows Onsite Oysters in Pūnāwai Lake

At the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, over 700 oysters are harvested each week from an on-site pond, offering guests a unique pond-to-table dining experience.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 2
A modern, automated food processing plant with advanced robotics, symbolizing resilience and efficiency in food manufacturing.
The Food Trade

Food Manufacturers Embrace EPC Rise for Resilient Production

A major dairy producer recently broke ground on a $300 million fully automated processing plant in Wisconsin, one of over $50 billion in new food and beverage (F&B) plant construction and upgrades ann

Marco Alves·Jun 1
Empty shelves in a supermarket aisle where almond flour used to be, with a distressed shopper looking at their shopping cart.
The Test Kitchen

Viral 'Cute Cloud Pastry' Recipe Sparks Ingredient Shortages

Within 48 hours of Bon Appétit's 'Cute Cloud Pastry' recipe release, specialty almond flour vanished from shelves across 30 states, leaving thousands of home bakers empty-handed.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jun 1
Artfully arranged miniature tomato galettes with flaky golden-brown pastry and glistening roasted cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil.
The Test Kitchen

Learn How to Make Tiny Tomato Galettes With This Easy Recipe

Even with just five minutes of active prep, these miniature tomato galettes deliver a flaky crust and bursting tomato flavor that rivals a professional bakery!

Darius Williams·Jun 1
A home cook examining a premium freeze dryer and other high-end kitchen products on display at Costco.
Pantry Staples

Top 10 Best Kitchen Products at Costco for Home Cooks

Alright, listen up, home cooks!

Darius Williams·May 30
A close-up of exotic Sidoota and Alper Green melons, showcasing their unique textures and vibrant colors on a sunlit market stall.
The Test Kitchen

Discover Superior Melons to Try This Summer

Two obscure melon landraces, Sidoota and Alper Green, boast sugar content (TSS) as high as 12.

Ezra Kaplan·May 28