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Benedicts and bubbly: The must-try brunch in every state

February 24, 2020 at 7:46 a.m.

For many restaurants, brunch is both an obligation and an afterthought. Brunch isn't the moneymaker that dinner is, so it's no surprise that it often doesn't receive the same culinary...

PROCESSED MEATS | According to research published in the journal Food Control, microwaving processed meats such as bacon or pepperoni can lead to the formation of COPs (cholesterol oxidation products), which have been linked to coronary heart disease.

30 things that shouldn’t go in the microwave

August 18, 2020 at 9:21 a.m.

The microwave is incredibly convenient for making meals in a snap, from frozen dinners to Top Ramen. On the contrary, some foods are foe to the appliance and shouldn't be...

Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

Hershey’s released a new Cookie Layer Crunch bar, and here’s how it tastes

August 18, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

For National Cookie Day on December 4, Hershey's announced its newest flavor of the Cookie Layer Crunch. The Triple Chocolate bar is layered with chocolate creme, crunchy chocolate cookie bits,...

Matzo ball soup at New York Bagel and Bialy on Touhy Avenue in Lincolnwood.

We tried Starbucks’ Christmas Tree Frappuccino, and here’s how it tastes

December 17, 2018 at 6:03 p.m.

On December 7, Starbucks dropped its latest limited-edition holiday beverage: the Christmas Tree Frappuccino. The festive blended drink is built with the Peppermint Mocha Creme Frappuccino topped with a matcha...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

Oreo reveals mystery flavor

April 7, 2019 at 7:23 a.m.

When Oreo's newest mystery flavor hit shelves in October, The Daily Meal staffers began an investigation to uncover the truth. Most agreed on a fruity, slightly citrusy tinge to the...

Chipotle has quietly changed its queso recipe after negative customer reviews

June 18, 2021 at 10:19 a.m.

In September, Chipotle rolled out its very own all-natural queso. Based on the mixed customer reviews, the product didn't quite live up to initial expectations. Months later, thanks to Kate...

19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

The internet wanted to know if Mason jar salads are pointless, so we answered

June 2, 2018 at 6:13 a.m.

Here at The Daily Meal, we tend to feature Mason jar recipes often because they're so darn pretty. But as of late, the internet is questioning whether or not this...

The Internet is still debating chicken sashimi, so we found the answer

June 2, 2018 at 12:45 p.m.

A Food & Wine tweet created uproar on Twitter as to whether or not it's safe to consume raw chicken. Chicken sashimi, or chicken tartare, is commonplace in restaurants throughout...

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