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Culture is a collection of Bon Appétit's content covering pop culture, features, and trends in the world of food.

The Slow Decline of Drinking Draft Beer at Bars

Why ordering a draft beer might soon become a thing of the past.

At This Restaurant in Bogotá, Wood-Fire Cooking and Long, Luxurious Meals Are Standard Fare

At Prudencia, seven courses and all the time in the world are always on the menu.

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Cofounder Fawn Weaver on America's Obsession with Cognac

Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest, is diving into cognac, learning French, and uncovering the forgotten history of American whiskey

You Know Mezcal and Tequila, But Here are 4 Regional Agave Spirits to Try

A new wave of hyper-regional, terroir-driven agave-based spirits have arrived Stateside. Here are some of the very best bottles to try.

Eva Longoria’s Love Letter to Mexican Cuisine

Eva Longoria shares how a move to Mexico changed the way she cooks, her Sunday meal prep gameplan, and the Mexico City bakery that makes her favorite conchas.

Making Memories While Entertaining This Thanksgiving

In her November 2024 letter, editor in chief Jamila Robinson reflects on how to make the holiday meaningful.

This Rhode Island Chef Is Preserving Indigenous Seafood Traditions

At Sly Fox Den Too, her restaurant in Rhode Island, chef Sherry Pocknett carries on the culinary practices of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.

The Best Water Bottles for Meeting Your Hydration Goals

Because drinking from a cup just doesn’t cut it.

Kamala Harris’s Passion for Food Goes Beyond Politics

Eating is always a part of the likability test for politicians. But for Kamala Harris, it goes beyond optics—her passion for food runs deep.

Why Doesn’t Every Restaurant Have Bar Hooks?

No hook? No problem. Just kidding, it’s a huge problem—and there's an easy solution.

On Day of the Dead, a Shared Meal Helps Us Remember Lost Loved Ones

Cooking a remembrance dinner can bring joy to how we grieve

What a 53-Year-Old Medical Device Sales Rep Eats on $380K in Honolulu, Hawaii

She makes rice balls in the shape of pandas for her daughter’s lunch, and hot pot shabu-shabu and classic Bon Appétit recipes for family dinner.

The Best After-Dinner Drinks, According to Our Staff

From classic Italian amari to a new-school coffee liqueur, we love ending big meals with these bottles.

How Bars Are Adapting to Gen Z, the Homebody Generation

For Gen Zers who turned 21 during the pandemic’s shutdowns, staying home became the default social mode.

Loneliness Isn't Just a Holiday Issue—It's a Year-Round Epidemic

Friendsgiving is great, but community leaders say we need to address social isolation beyond the holiday season.

How This Food Lover Navigates Life With a Digestive Disorder

There are a lot of foods on her “must avoid” list, but that doesn’t mean she lives a life without flavor.

How Communal Living Makes Cooking Easier, Cheaper, and Better

“When you’re living communally, everybody has responsibility and power.”

Meet ‘Chicken Wine,’ the Internet's Latest It Girl Wine

The French wine La Vielle Ferme has been around since the ’70s, but it’s the latest brand to go viral.

How Wisconsin's Sweet Take on the Old-Fashioned Elevated it to State Cocktail Status

Thanks to its apocryphal beginnings and statewide brand loyalty, the brandy old-fashioned is the Badger State's go-to cocktail.

This Woman-Run Winery Is Pushing Lebanon’s Wine Industry Forward

Lebanon’s wine industry has experienced everything from daily electric outages to literal war. Despite the tumult, the founders of Heya Wines are empowering women in a male-dominated field.

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed With Dirty Sodas?

A mainstay in Utah for over a decade, dirty soda is going mainstream, thanks to the recent premiere of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

How to Order Wine to Find a Bottle You Love

Expert sommeliers give us tips on how to ask better questions and pick out the perfect bottle. (Hint: Price isn't everything.)

What a 41-Year-Old Single Parent of Three Eats on $145K in Upstate New York

The kids have different allergies and food restrictions, so they prep dinners such as a make-your-own noodle bar and grilled meat and veggies alike (and the occasional takeout).

Brooklyn Beckham on His Journey to the Hot Sauce Aisle

From pasta cook-offs with his soccer star dad to the launch of his hot sauce brand, Beckham is focusing on a career driven by his love of food.

Why Malört Is the Patron Spirit of Chicago

Jeppson's Malört’s backstory has always been the stuff of speculation, but a new book pulls back the veil on Chicago's favorite spirit.

How Celsius Became the King of Energy Drinks

We’ve entered a new, jittery era of energy drinks.

Stephen Colbert’s New Cookbook Doubles as a Master Class in Couples Therapy

In an interview with Bon Appétit, the Colberts talk about the importance of having fun while cooking, Stephen’s dream to have the Pope on for a cooking segment, and a kitchen fiasco they have dubbed the “spoon story.”

The Trends That Defined Our 2024 Restaurant Issue

In her October 2024 letter, our editor-in-chief reflects on the landscape of dining out and this year’s Best New Restaurant awards.

How Diverse Influences Shape a Midwestern Tasting Menu

At Agni in Columbus, Ohio, chef Avishar Barua crafts a menu inspired by his team and their cultures. Here's what inspired each of the six courses.

Giada and José Andrés Get Political while Cooking for Kamala

A number of celebrity chefs turned out to raise money and tout the vice president’s culinary skills and policies—and debate whether bacon is a spice.