Culinary

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A determined chef meticulously plating an exquisite dish in a busy, high-end restaurant kitchen, showcasing culinary artistry and leadership.
Chefs & Makers

What are the top career paths and skills for chefs in 2026?

In 2024, the average yearly wage for a Chef & head cook was $45,066, according to DataUSA .

Corazon Bautista·June 17, 2026
A chef artfully uses leftover red wine to create a gourmet dish, transforming a half-empty bottle into a culinary masterpiece.
Drinks

Creative Culinary Creations Using Leftover Wine

That half-empty bottle of party wine, often destined for the drain, can be transformed into a savory compound butter or elegant poached fruits, ready to elevate your next meal.

Shira Golan·June 15, 2026
A $60 carbon steel pan is dramatically lit in a professional kitchen, signifying its victory in a rigorous CIA test over more expensive options.
Restaurants

Rigorous CIA Test Reveals Top Carbon Steel Pan

In a blind test by the Culinary Institute of America, a $60 carbon steel pan from an emerging brand outperformed a $250 industry staple.

Shira Golan·June 12, 2026
Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar of Mirra restaurant receiving recognition as James Beard TasteTwenty honorees.
Guides

Mirra Chefs Zubair Mohajir and Rishi Kumar Named James Beard TasteTwenty

A recent survey reveals that 94% of diners now share their meals when dining out, marking a profound shift in restaurant experiences.

Maya Patel·June 10, 2026
A bright, sunlit kitchen counter displaying a variety of new summer 2026 cookbooks with eye-catching covers focused on ingredients and regional themes.
Drinks

Publishers Reveal Hottest New Summer 2026 Cookbooks

This summer, home cooks can find an entire cookbook dedicated to corn, featuring recipes from Sweet Corn Shortbread to Corn, Tomato & Red Pepper Galette, according to Bon Appétit .

Shira Golan·June 10, 2026
A delicious, affordable steak cut is presented on a restaurant table, highlighting its value compared to a more expensive filet mignon.
Restaurants

Cheaper steak cuts rival filet mignon for taste and price

At $29.99/lb, a Filet Mignon from Clarion Farms costs nearly three times more than their $11.99/lb Eye of Round Steak. This price disparity reveals a significant imbalance in the perceived value of be

Shira Golan·May 31, 2026
Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, recording his new podcast 'In the Booth' in a professional audio studio.
Chefs & Makers

Babish Launches New Culinary Podcast With Vox Media Network

Andrew Rea, the visionary who transformed a simple cooking hobby into a $20 million media empire, now ventures into the ethereal world of audio with 'In the Booth with Babish'.

Corazon Bautista·May 20, 2026