The Daily Meal

Campaign season is getting into full swing and with the endless coverage about who said what, who thinks what and why the other guy is bad for America, sometimes it's nice to remember the human side of campaigning -- the part where candidates...

A summer staple for outdoor cooking, grilling is an easy way to gather friends and family and make quick and tasty meals. Whether you fall on the "grilling is so easy" or the "I still end up with burned food" side of skills,...

Ball games, barbecues and boardwalks all share one very tasty link -- the hot dog. Although it's about as iconic as a food can get in this country, the wiener's origin remains surprisingly unclear. On one point, however, we're all in agreement: On a...

Our weekly series At the Chef's Table examines how the giants of food got to where they are today.

This week we share Part 2 of our interview with Thomas Keller, the chef and owner of The French Laundry and Per Se. Keller discusses his...

It seems like some sort of cruel joke that the warm-weather season's tastiest drinks -- thick and creamy milkshakes, rich blended frappes, and the like -- can be some of the biggest threats to your swimsuit figure (Photo Credit: BrandEating.com).

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Our weekly series At the Chef's Table examines how the giants of food got to where they are today.

This week we share Part 1 of our interview with Thomas Keller, the chef and owner of The French Laundry and Per Se. The man who today is known for...

The fast-food industry in this country has a long and storied history. The founders in this field built mega-empires based on the pursuit of the American dream, and in the process spurred a love-hate relationship that affects most people who live here (Photo Credit:...

Even though their name sounds very international, french fries are about as American as any food can be -- they're deep-fried, they're the quintessential vehicle for ketchup (America's favorite condiment, hands down), and they're made from one of the country's most bountiful crops, potatoes. However,...

Spending even just a couple of minutes watching the bartending wizards behind today's best cocktail dens is enough to make any aspiring home bartender feel a little inadequate (Photo Credit: Alexandra Grablewski).

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It's no doubt a rare occasion when a Starbucks store gets associated with words like "unique" and "one-of-a-kind." Rare, but not outside of the realm of possibility (Photo Credit: Rien Meulman Fotografie, Starbucks).

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Ballpark fare has been more than peanuts and Cracker Jacks for some time now. But the world of stadium foods is reaching its boiling point, and teams and stadiums are seemingly competing against each other to see who can concoct the craziest eats. They've...

Sure, we've all heard about Dunkin' Donuts' crazy dried pork doughnut in China, but it seems like there's a slew of strangely flavored doughnuts abroad, running the gamut from sweet to savory (Photo Credit: Sue Ding).

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Whether on the gridiron, hardwood, diamond or ice, athletes raise our expectations, and in crucial moments, dash our hopes or fulfill our dreams. Some of them cement fame and glory by following through on guarantees. Others fall, get...

To impress the most discerning dinner party guests, a host needs to go all out. And to really knock their socks off, make sure everything is top shelf.

The cheapest liquor on this list, an 1811...

A well-done pizza rarely goes unnoticed. America is a country that seems to survive on three main food groups (pizza, hot dogs, and burgers), and each American undoubtedly has a special relationship with a great pizza. With the unlimited combination of toppings, cheeses, and...

For fans of great brews, it's admittedly a little worrisome that Googling "St. Patrick's Day Beer" instantly returns a rash of images and links to neon-green pints (Photo Credit: Maryse Chevriere).

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America rarely makes it onto lists of the world's healthiest or fittest countries. We're known for Texas-sized portions and places like the Heart Attack Grill. But just because the deep-fried spotlight shines brightest on the United States doesn't mean that other countries...

What's the quickest way to get consumers to remember a product? Write an unforgettable jingle. It's no secret that putting words to a melody is a tried-and-true way to remember something (teachers have been using this method for years). But some food...

Who hasn't wanted to take a ride in the Weinermobile? Outfitting vehicles to look like something else has been one of America's favorite advertising tools since the '30s, and drivers and bystanders have been treated to cars that look like everything from...

What factors make any given restaurant that much better than another? In a country with so many great eating places to choose from, seeking out the best ones can be a daunting feat and could quite possibly inspire blood-boiling debate. Just how good is...