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What that plate under your coffee cup is actually for

The plate underneath your coffee cup is typically used to carry the coffee, but it didn't use to be that way.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Why Every Pizza Chain Serves Wings

10 Incredible Food Documentaries On Netflix

Hell’s Kitchen not exactly cutting it for you tonight? Here’s a menu of the most powerful food documentaries available to stream.

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

How to eat out if you're vegan

Which are the best cuisines for vegans? Our chefs and writers’ tips on what to order, what to avoid and what to ask. Plus, the best vegan-friendly restaurants around the country and where to eat on the high street

10 Facts About Italian Food You Might Not Know!

Italian food is well known around the world, but there are still so many myths about it. I want to list some of the most common ones in this post. Most of the time people traveling to Italy realize the differences only when they get there. Back home of course we can still keep eating …

Here's what it actually means when a restaurant gets a Michelin star

Michelin stars are the hallmark of good food, but to get more than one means that your restaurant is worth traveling for.

How Much For This Remodeled 1938 Magnolia 5-BR?

PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a real estate listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal...

17 Things You Need to Know About Magnolia Market at the Silos

Here's what we learned from a visit to Chip and Joanna Gaines' storefront.

Magnolia Bark: Your Go-To Herb For Sleep & Anxiety

Everything you need to know about magnolia bark, including how to use it for sleep, depression, and anxiety.

How a FiDi Italian Standby Remodels for a New Generation of Diners

"It was set up in 1990 for the way people dined in 1990"

How Singapore's 'Tree Doctors' Treat Their Giant Patients

Meet the arborists who care for the stately trees that mingle with skyscrapers.

Spotting the Risks of Indoor Dining

Experts suggest signs to look for, and situations to avoid, as restaurants reopen.

Tricks to shopping Target's Magnolia line

John Matarese shows how to find the best deals at Target's Magnolia Hearth and Hand line.

10 things every coffee shop owner needs to know

Never sign a lease in October. And leave the 240-volt electrical work to the pros.

Planting trees and woody plants

Now that the new year is upon us, it is time to think about activities to prepare and improve our landscapes for the upcoming growing season. Woody shrubs and trees