by Bun Boy Eats LA, LA City Guide for the Menuism Blog
photos by Bun Boy Eats LA

With a few exceptions, I've been to every major burger establishment in the LA area, whether it's made some kind of Top Burgers list or someone has just...

by Jeff Pearl, Chicago City Guide for the Menuism Blog
Photos by The Vibary of Buffalo Grove, Colorado Card, Benny Mazur, and Jeff Pearl

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by Bun Boy Eats LA, LA City Guide for the Menuism Blog
photos by Bun Boy Eats LA

Having owned a failed sub shop in Santa Monica, I would say...

by Mr. Lew, Burger Expert for the Menuism Burger Blog
Photo by Rambling Vegans

The popularity of burgers has created a demand that goes far beyond traditional beef. And with the growth of vegetarian and...

by David R. Chan, Chinese Food Expert for the Menuism Chinese Food Blog
Photo by King Kong 911

In her book The Fortune Cookie Chronicles, Jennifer...

by Lauren Deitsch, Chocolate Expert for the Menuism Chocolate Blog

As someone who works with fine chocolate every day (hard life!), I often wonder why it doesn't come with care instructions attached, just like the tag on your cashmere sweater....

by John Verive, Guest Blogger for the Menuism Beer Blog
Photos by Nick Olejniczak and ***Karen

Today's beer drinkers demand more than the thin, yellow lagers from...

by Kim Thompson, Sustainable Seafood Expert for the Menuism Seafood Blog, and Betsey Suttle

Bluefin Tuna. Photo by InvernoDreaming

With the recent $1.76 million sale of a single bluefin tuna in Tokyo, bluefin tuna - the poster child for...

by Mr. Lew, Burger Expert for the Menuism Burger Blog
Photo by Daniel Roy

If there is one food item synonymous with the province of Quebec and the city of Montreal, it's poutine. Poutine is a dish that marries...

by Marla Gulley Roncaglia, Italian Cuisine Expert for the Menuism Italian Food Blog
Photos by Marla Gulley

When dining in or out, Italians generally think about the quality and how flavorsome their food is, followed by the order and timing to ensure digestion and maximize enjoyment. Meals...

by Kimberly Kohatsu, Managing Editor for the Menuism Restaurant Blog
Photo by M.I.C Gadget

by David Jensen, Beer Expert for the Menuism.com Beer Blog
Photo by David Jensen

As the weather gets cold, the shelves start to fill with this season's winter beer selections. But what exactly is winter beer? Since there is no official...

by Kim Thompson, Sustainable Seafood Expert for the Menuism Seafood Blog
Photo by Betsy Suttle

With winter upon us and the cool weather creeping in, the chowders, cioppinos, and fisherman's stews grow ever more appealing. The stars of these savory concoctions...

by Mr. Lew, Burger Expert for the Menuism Burger Blog

In these tough economic times, one of the most talked-about burger subjects revolves around the most expensive burger offerings from around the world. Some chefs might be motivated by creating the world's largest burger or the best tasting...

by David R. Chan, Chinese Food Expert for the Menuism Chinese Food Blog

In perusing the various food message boards, a recurring request which makes me a little sad is the one from first time visitors to places like San Francisco, Manhattan or Toronto asking for recommendations for...

by Rachael White, Hosting Expert for the Menuism.com Hosting and Entertaining Blog
Photo by Rachael White

The holiday season seems to sneak up without warning, doesn't it? Even though we know that it happens at the same time every...

This is the third installment of a three-part series exploring the variances in Italian regional cuisine. Visit the Northern Italian regions here and Central Italy here.

by Marla...

by Kimberly Kohatsu, Managing Editor for the Menuism Restaurant Blog
Photo by Billy Abbott

This November, the newest James Bond movie "Skyfall" opened to great fanfare. One of Bond's most memorable characteristics is his penchant for martinis "shaken, not...

by Jennifer Nordwall, Guest Blogger for the Menuism Dining Blog

Many restaurants these days are reverting back to local farms to gather the freshest ingredients. Seasonal menus, based on what is available at peak harvest, are offered at more and more places -- connecting how we eat with...

by Rachael White, Hosting Expert for the Menuism.com Hosting and Entertaining Blog
Photo by Rachael White

The simplest, most humble and perhaps under-appreciated ingredient in kitchens around the world is salt. A pinch can transform a dish, bringing depth of flavor...