Cocktail enthusiasts Rob Corwin and Danny Jacobs have proposed a new kind of a seder to explore the story of Passover, with a cocktail to represent every symbolic element on the seder plate. More

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Instead of recreating some Disneyfied version of the speakeasy, the folks behind Franklin Mortgage aim to bring cocktails back to their past glory, not necessarily by making old drinks, but by making good drinks. They were recently included among the semifinalists for the James Beard award for Outstanding Bar Program. Here are 8 bartender-selected cocktails from their epic list. More

We have a high-priest class in fine dining restaurants. They possess the mysteries, and while nearly all of them are remarkably affable and helpful, one's heart can quake when they approach the table. "I must be able to navigate this crucible if I want anyone to even like me, let alone get...lucky." So what does an otherwise capable person do in this delicate moment? How do you make it through with your aplomb intact, and furthermore, how do you get the most from your sommelier? More

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It wouldn't be a proper Tiki Week without drinks. Here are the recipes for nine of our favorites, including the Scorpion, the Mai Tai, the Test Pilot, and more. More

At long last, we can call it the city of coffee-ly-love: Philadelphia, long lingering in that spot where a great food city waits for great coffee to chase its heels, has come into its foamy own. Here's a little tour of what's new and brewing. More

This week we're going back into the hot dog test kitchen with some wieners from Hartmann's Old World Sausage in upstate NY. Their wieners are some of the best commercially available hot dogs. More

Fork & Barrel is a beer-centric gastropub out in East Falls, a few miles from center city, from a team that have made a name for themselves with malt braised short ribs and hand pumped cask ales at Tap & Table in northeastern Pennsylvania. Looking over recent reviews gushing about Fork & Barrel's wild game menu and insane beer selection (on par with the best in the city), what really caught my attention was the brief mention of a separate hot dog menu. More

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How do all the kimchi brands compare? The only way to find out: taste them all, and risk infusing the SEHQ air with that unmistakable kimchi aroma. We tried five national cabbage kimchi brands and five brands that are locally produced in NYC. Find out how they all did! More

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Early March marks the beginning of sap season, and once the fields of maple trees are tapped, the province celebrates by opening the doors of the numerous family-owned cabanes à sucre, or sugar shacks. In 2009, chef Martin Picard—the owner of Montreal restaurant Au Pied de Cochon —retreated from the frenzied pace of his city restaurant and built a cabane à sucre in the Mirabel countryside, nearly an hour's drive outside Montreal. Take a look at the maple-centric menu: from New Brunswick oysters to the tourtière meat pie, everything involves maple syrup. More

Trader Vic's is Cheap Buzz with emphasis on the buzz. The drinks were powerful and—to my surprise—not too sweet. Of course, part of the fun is the presentation. More

Last week on The Cider Press, we talked about the how cider gets from the branches of a tree to a bottle. But what if you don't have a few extra acres to plant an orchard? Here's a guide to the simplest and cheapest way to make cider at home. More

A lot of cuisines have a way with tomatoes, and I soon became overwhelmed with options. But I settled on this winning recipe from Raghavan Iyer's 660 Curries. It's another perfect example of why I love vegetarian Indian cuisine so much. The complex curry powder helps balance the sweetness of the corn, and the tomatoes break down into a thick sauce. Serve this with some naan, and you'll have a simple meat-free meal. More

How do you become a really big-deal celebrity chef? According to Titli Nihaan, you'll need cute egg timers, basic household kitchen appliances (i.e. a chainsaw), and Walkers Monster Munch. After watching this cooking show parody, you may both fall in love with Titli and want to speak like her the rest of the day. More

The Dapper Dog cart comes out for lunch a few days a week, and every Friday and Saturday night on the bar-choked corner of 2nd and Poplar Street in the city's Northern Liberties section of Philly. The menu is total drunk food, the kind of thing I might try to make at home after 12 beers and maybe a funny-tasting cigarette: hot dogs topped with pepperoni, tomato sauce, asparagus, mac and cheese, fried eggs. They also do all sorts of specials, such as the mashed potato dog above or a "Greek hot dog" which is basically the contents of a Greek salad piled onto a hot dog. More

Just because it's summer doesn't mean our obsession with Grenache has to end. We've told you about our favorite grenache-based wines under $25, those under $10, and now it's time for the Grenache rosés. Winemakers all over the world include Grenache in delicious dry and tangy rosé blends. Don't be put off by the pinkness: these are serious wines, full of flavor and regional character. More

A simple combination of Mexican beer, lime juice and seasonings, a Michelada is immensely refreshing and easy to prepare individually or in big batches for a group. With as many versions of this drink as there are people drinking them, the Michelada is also quite flexible, making it a great choice for a Memorial Day weekend gathering. More

If you are a cake-baker based in or around Scottsbluff, Nebraska, please read on. A serious eater in Scottsbluff wants to get his wife a Tom Selleck cake for her birthday. We realize it's quite a hairy challenge. Can anyone step up? Details ahead! More

A lousy day calls for a good wine, and a Tre Bicchieri (Italian for "three glasses"—the highest rating bestowed upon Italian wines by Gambero Rosso)—fit the bill perfectly. The Super Tuscan I tried, a Il Bruciato Antinori 2007, had a subtle earthiness I loved. More

The chapter devoted to all things porcine in My New Orleans by John Besh is called Boucherie, and has several delicious-sounding pork-based charcuterie projects including these Pork Shoulder Rillettes. This version slow cooks pork butt with chicken stock, lard, wine, and a few other aromatics until it's tender enough to shred into a million tasty little pieces. More

We caught up with wine writer Alice Feiring, a James Beard Award-winning wine writer and author of the memoir, The Battle for Wine and Love or How I Saved the World From Parkerization. More

"The Tuscan Tony is pure Philadelphia." [Photographs and original artwork: Hawk Krall] Past Weeks' Dogs Cincinnati Cheese Coney24th & Passyunk TruckTexas TommyPhilly Dirty Water DogChicago Dog This week's dog is a one-of-a-kind creation from Paesano's in Philadelphia, and a strong modern contender for the city's signature hot dog. Philadelphia has a rocky history with hot dogs. Although we've had some unique contributions to hot dog history, they're often passed over for cheesesteaks and hoagies. Anyone from the area might know the Philly Fish Cake Combo or Texas Tommy, both of which have been covered here before. Some might even remember the "Kosher Tommy," a Kosher hot dog wrapped in beef salami sold in delicatessens years ago, almost gone today save... More

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Anyone who hasn't spent time in SoCal usually responds to the concept of "fish tacos" with a baffled, maybe disgusted face. The tasty grab-and-go meal (piled with cabbage shreds and pico de gallo) is a staple for locals, especially surfers. Here's a roundup of SoCal fish taco chains. More

Gifts for your favorite hot dog lover. More

How to eat a steak if you're a cat: Get two other cats to hold the ends for you, and then munch away at the center. This method works pretty well until the other cats realize, "Wait, this blows," and try to take the steak away from you. Watch the video after the jump.... More