Food
Beer of the Week: Bear Republic Black Racer IPA
Hop heads and malt lovers, start your engines.
Germany: Mystery over Japanese chef's island death
German authorities probing Japanese chef's death after dispute over meal
How loyalty programs influence the way you shop
As loyalty programs grow more sophisticated, a look at how they work
Polish exports of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo
Poland's role as producer of meat for Jews, Muslims in limbo as country awaits new law
Preserving seasonal food and culinary techniques
Put away the liquid nitrogen. When it comes to food, more traditional techniques are taking the spotlight. Chefs, home cooks and diners are returning to dried or cured meats, house-infused beverages and handmade treats over modern approaches. And one technique that has gained traction in the culinary and home kitchen arena is canning and preserving.
Chefs cook, raise money for Boston bombing victims
Chefs serve gourmet food at Fenway Park to raise money for Boston Marathon bombing victims
Get ready to shuck and slurp Maryland's 'Skinny Dipper'
If the words "shucking" and "slurping" make your mouth water, get ready for the debut of a new oyster raised in Maryland.
Hellmann's whips up campaign for centennial
Hellmann's enlists chef Mario Batali for the mayo brand's latest marketing campaign
Getting chemicals off fruit can require more work than water, alone
Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic
Montgomery wants you to help create phone apps
Montgomery County is hoping its recently made public databases lead to phone apps for finding food trucks, reporting dangerous potholes or keeping up-to-date on public transportation schedules.
Sound Bites brings block party and bands to benefit D.C. Central Kitchen
DJs and bartenders will soon mix it up at the 9:30 Club. But this time, it's not just for the venue's regular concert go-ers; it's to raise money for D.C. Central Kitchen.
Bittersweet Cafe owner plans market, restaurant for Alexandria waterfront
fter owning Bittersweet Cafe in Old Town Alexandria for the past three decades — and living in the city for longer than that — Jody Manor decided it was time to do something about its hidden gem: the waterfront.
UN says: why not eat more insects?
Put more insects on your table: UN pushes edible ones as good for nutrition, environment
VDACS promoting farm markets with a punch card
VDACS offering punch cards with a potential prize to encourage buying at Virginia farm markets
Squabble over New Orleans eatery goes to court
Family squabble over control of famed French Quarter restaurant heads to federal court
Vendor's suicide reflects despair of Mideast youth
178 self-immolations in Tunisia reflect despair of jobless Mideast youth, including vendor
New rules could mean less food trucks on D.C. streets
If a number of new proposals are passed in the District, it could change where you grab a quick lunch.
Ex-chef to Va. governor central in political drama
Once celebrated chef at Va. governor's mansion now central figure in growing political drama
Bravo's 'Top Chef' heads to New Orleans
Bravo's 'Top Chef' cooking competition show is headed for New Orleans in its 11th season
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads
Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads at some Northeastern stores




