Food & Drink
Recipes and ruminations on food, coffee, adult beverages, and more. Includes our “We Try it So You Don’t Have to” series.
Quantity Trumps Quality as Starbucks Gets ‘Trenta’-ful
Starbucks is testing a new, larger drink size -- the "Trenta." The Trenta will hold 31-oz of iced tea or coffee. It's the latest in SBUX's attempts to combat the company that shouldn't be its arch-nemesis: McDonald's. »
Celebrate Spring a Little Early with Fresh Citrus Cocktails
Spring is in sight, but the days are still dreary and cold. Take advantage of blood oranges, mandarins and Meyer lemons for some fresh citrus-centric cocktail. Here are three suggestions. »
Ingredients for a Drinkhacker: an Interview with Christopher Null
Christopher Null is a writer by profession and -- lucky for fans of strong drink -- by passion as well. Among many other ventures, he's the founder of Drinkhacker, an entertaining and valuable resource for fans of wine and spirits. He took the time for a quick chat with OO. »
Sweets from the Sour: ‘Flavor-Tripping’ With Miracle Fruit
As we're not in our 20s anymore, our most recent mind-bending experience was rather age-appropriate: miracle fruit tablets. Up for a little "flavor-tripping?" We tried it so you don't have to. (But you should) »
Sound and Fury, Signifying Crappy Coffee: Burger King to Carry SBUX Products
If there's any noticeable difference between Burger King's version of Seattle's Best and the BK Joe product, it will be a negligible one. What Burger King is doing, in coffee quality terms, is changing the window dressing. »
Teeccino: a Tea Worthy of your Coffee Cup?
Last week, OO's "We Try it So You Don’t Have To" series took a look at Red Espresso, an "espresso-ground tea" that is supposed to be enjoyed like coffee. Now OO takes another look at another tea that thinks it's a coffee, Teeccino. »
Can Tea-Based ‘Red Espresso’ Stand Up to Real Coffee?
The latest entry in the "We Try it So You Don’t Have To" series, we delve into Red Espresso, an "espresso ground" rooibos tea that is supposed to be both prepared and enjoyed like coffee. How does it measure up? »
McDonald’s Mac Snack Wrap: What’s the Flap?
McDonald's snack wrap line, comprising tortilla-wrapped chicken in various sauces, has proven profitable and popular enough that the company has now introduced its first beef offering: the Mac Snack Wrap. Indeed, a Big Mac smushed into a tortilla. We tried it . . . so you don't have to. »
Jobs Full of Awesome: Interview with a Coffee Scientist
Of all the cool-sounding jobs in the world that I am woefully under-qualified for, "coffee scientist" might be my favorite. And, turns out, it's a real gig. Joseph A. Rivera is the founder of a company called Coffee Chemistry, which was launched in 2004 "as the coffee industry’s leading information portal for all aspects... »
What to Drink on New Year’s Eve
The number one night for bubbly is in sight -- but how to choose a champagne? There are all kinds of sparkling wines -- for any budget or taste -- that can be really great. Our recommendations follow... »
Featured Artist Allan Schoening's Pedestrian Parade