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Food & Drink

Exploring culinary trends, recipes, and the art of fine dining and beverages.

Microplastic particles swirling within food packaging made from recycled plastics, highlighting potential health risks.
Food & Drink

FAO Raises Food Safety Concerns Over Recycled Plastics

The chilling reality: microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrated 99.

Camila Roque· May 14· 3 min read
Diverse crowd enjoying a vibrant city food festival at dusk with food stalls and a performance stage.

May Events Across Cities: Diversity and Access Economics

Camila Roque · May 13
Split image: one side shows a bright, modern restaurant interior, the other a cozy cafe with a closing sign, symbolizing Columbus's evolving food and drink landscape.

Columbus businesses craft unique food and drink experiences

Camila Roque · Apr 18
A lively scene inside a restaurant during McLean's inaugural Restaurant Week, showing diverse diners enjoying various gourmet dishes and drinks, with warm lighting creating an inviting atmosphere.

McLean Hosts Inaugural Restaurant Week, Spotlighting Local Eateries

Camila Roque · Apr 10
A picturesque small American city street at dusk, with people dining outdoors at various restaurants, string lights illuminating the vibrant culinary scene and historic buildings.

New List Reveals Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink

Camila Roque · Apr 9
Rory McIlroy, in a suit, toasting at the Masters Champions Dinner table, surrounded by golf legends, with elegant Northern Irish dishes.

Rory McIlroy Hosts Masters Champions Dinner Amid Stable Concession Prices

Rory McIlroy hosted the 2026 Masters Champions Dinner, serving a menu inspired by his Northern Irish heritage. Meanwhile, Augusta National continues its tradition of famously low concession prices, with pimento cheese and egg salad sandwiches remaining at $1.50.

Camila Roque· Apr 7· 6 min
A diverse array of gourmet food and drink options displayed at a modern sports stadium concourse, with fans enjoying the elevated culinary experience during a game.

Sports Venues Unveil New Food and Drink Menus for 2026 Season

Major sports venues are rolling out new and innovative food and drink menus for the 2026 season, featuring gourmet collaborations and subtle price adjustments. This shift transforms a day at the ballpark or golf course into a more complex and satisfying gastronomic event.

Camila Roque· Apr 7· 5 min