Food
Maryland restaurant execs, groups oppose minimum wage increase
Although state legislators argue increasing Maryland's minimum wage could improve the standard of living for low-wage workers, some restaurateurs worry it could impact their businesses for worse.
Jim Barrett, influential California vintner, dies
Jim Barrett, vintner who bested the French and boosted Calif. wine industry reputation, dies
Pomegranates possess many positive health benefits
The answer to improving health -- from slowing the aging process to stopping the spread of cancer -- may lie in a fruit.
Safeway opens newly renovated store in Alexandria
Safeway Inc. has reopened a newly renovated location at the Belle View Shopping Center in Alexandria.
Coca-Cola to introduce flavored seltzer water
Coca-Cola to introduce fruit-flavored seltzer water
Hotel chains peppering their menus with local ingredients
In an effort to reduce their environmental footprint, reflect the region they serve and support local businesses, a handful of hotel chains are starting to locally source their food.
New 'manly' yogurt hits the shelves
A new Greek yogurt is being marketed specifically for the unique health and nutrition needs of men.
March Munchies: The best college eats locally
Forget which college has the best basketball team; the Cooking Channel is on a mission to find the college with the best signature bites.
Beer of the Week: The Bruery Sour In The Rye Ale
If you can't see this special release coming, you'll smell it!
Peregrine Espresso named best coffee shop in eastern U.S.
A small chain of coffee shops in the District just pulled off something big.
Carnival flying stranded cruise passengers home
Carnival to fly passengers home after cruise liner Dream stranded by technical problems
FDA head says menu labeling 'thorny' issue
FDA head says menu calorie labeling 'thorny' issue as supermarkets lobby to be exempted
La Tasca plans expansion in D.C. and beyond
D.C.-based tapas chain La Tasca is rolling out a revamped menu from a new executive chef in preparation for an expansion.
Brominated vegetable oil in Gatorade?
As consumers get curious about what's in food, a look at greenlighting ingredients
Amid horse meat concerns, lawmakers introduce legislation to stop horse slaughter
Members of Congress and national animal welfare groups introduced the Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013, which would prohibit horse slaughter operations in the United States.
Wis. Gouda named 2013 US Championship Cheese
Wisconsin cheesemaker's Gouda named top cheese at US Cheese Championship in Green Bay
Aland islands brewery to make 'shipwreck beer'
Aland islands to make beer using recipe recreated from bottles found in 19th century shipwreck
Kosher wine evolves from cheap to collectible
Once cheap and sweet, kosher wines for Passover get serious with super-premium bottles
2012 tourism in New Orleans: A record $6 billion
Researcher: Tourists now see New Orleans as more than food and the French Quarter
Sharing India's food and culture is no secret at Hush
Hush Supper Club is an educational dining project, founded by "Geeta," an Indian American in her late 30s. She originally started the club in 2010 as a way to spark Americans' interest in India, its culture, religions and cuisine.
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