Somm Spot

Wine geeks strike out on their own

This is the year that sommeliers become masters of their own destinies. Rather than arranging pairings for someone else's menu, three well-respected somms have taken the leap to...

Rumble in the (Concrete) Jungle

A lobster roll throwdown of epic proportions

We can't keep our traps shut any longer: It's almost time for Tasting Table's third annual Lobster Roll Rumble. Twenty competitors from around the country will be bringing their...

TT Plated: Smoked

One flavorful method, endless applications

Most dining rooms might be "no smoking" these days, but we doubt if kitchens ever will be. Using smoke to cook and add flavor to food is an ancient method--and one that shows no...

Masters of Disguise

A book that gives a new meaning to food journalism

Generally, going undercover is reserved for those in the fields of law enforcement or espionage. Such an act is a far cry from the admittedly comfortable environs of food...

Closing Act

Our best pastry chefs launch a monthlong sugar trail

In the sports arena, last place is a negative result. Not so on the table, where last place is reserved for the sweetest dishes. So to kick off our February Monthly Edition, we've...