Could you eat avocado toast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Have you ever dreamed of having a swimming pool full of guacamole? Are you eating an avocado right now? Riding a tidal wave of good press for its good fat, the avocado is a foodie darling (never mind the dirty origins ...read more

Got some spare time, a plane ticket to France, and a healthy appetite? Then perhaps you’d like to check out this summer’s buzziest hot spot: “Baywatch” alum Pamela Anderson’s new pop-up restaurant, La table du Marche, in the South of France. The restaurant features a vegan menu, ...read more

Food allergies are no joke when dining out. Can you trust the kitchen? Is there cross-contamination? Then there's the dreaded "I have food allergies" five-minute conversation with every new server. All this can put a damper on your culinary experience. But these five restaurants ...read more

You may be used to thinking of Organic Valley as an organic dairy company. Well, the company wanted to make some waves in the coffee world, so it quietly opened a pop-up coffee shop in New York City. Doesn't sound very exciting? How about this: the shop only sold its organic ...read more

Jaded east-coasters don’t typically have a ton of knowledge on the Wisconsin city of Milwaukee. In fact, very few of us end up in the region at all. With the exception of a trip to Chicago for work (or deep-dish pizza), we generally stick to one coast or another, complaining ...read more

In a perfectly healthy world, we’d all sit down to enjoy a home-cooked dinner made from 100 percent wholesome, non-processed, organic, GMO-free, sustainably raised, local ingredients Every. Single. Night.--where there's never an overcooked vegetable, or an uneaten grain of rice ...read more

It seems like everyone is becoming more vegan-friendly. Restaurants are preparing vegan options and your aunt Linda no longer looks confused when you say “I’m a vegan” at family events. So, it’s really not surprising that Danny Trejo, general tough guy actor, recently announced ...read more

As life-threatening food allergies, celiac disease, and gluten sensitivities, become more common, restaurants are beginning to cater to diners with special needs. Chefs are being educated on allergy awareness, and you’ll find gluten-free options marked clearly on many menus. ...read more

Carly Lilly went into the winter with 2,000 pounds of carrots in storage for her two local food-fueled restaurants in Moscow, Idaho. But that wasn’t all – she also stored “tons of potatoes, beets, turnips…”“We have a ridiculous amount of root crops in storage,” Lilly said in an ...read more

Every organic foodie’s dream just came true: an organic fast food restaurant opened in Pleasanton, Calif. The Organic Coup, the country’s first USDA-certified organic fast food restaurant, opened on November 10. While organic ingredients and menu items are nothing new, The ...read more

You've heard of all sorts of bacon trends over the years, but this one is pretty interesting because it lacks the main thing all the other trends had: pork. Munchies recently did a story on Matthew Accarrino, the executive chef at SPQR, and how he's using white sturgeon to make ...read more

After two trips to an urgent care clinic and three days in a hospital, Amanda Devian’s bout with Salmonella was just getting started. On Sept. 7, she enjoyed a meal of mushroom croquette and Chilean Sea Bass at Fig & Olive in West Hollywood. She was sick the next day, according ...read more

Chef Mateo Granados knows everything about the delicious food he serves atMateo’s Cocina Latina in Healdsburg, Calif. He forms close relationships with the Sonoma farmers that supply his ingredients. When they ask him what vegetables he needs, he tells them to grow what their ...read more

The other evening while dining at Crossroads, arguably the fanciest (and oh so delicious) vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, I lamented over my scrumptious meal that we need something like it closer to home. Home is about a twenty-minute drive from the restaurant. I live in ...read more

Meet my BFF. We'll call her...Wilma. She's not a vegan. She's not a vegetarian. It's possible she's never even turned on her stove. To her, a fun night out involves a platter of nachos and bottomless margaritas. Can I convince this skeptic that treating your body well by ...read more

Fast food spots like Chipotle are exploding in terms of popularity. In fact, the chain has seen a 12 percent surge in profits over the last quarter. A new generation of small fast food chains has found its place in the market. Regional chains like Tender Greens, LYFE Kitchen, ...read more

Nothing says awkward quite like a giraffe walking into a restaurant while you're trying to enjoy dinner. But that's just what happened in South Africa. We won't lie; giraffes are hella cute, especially when just aimlessly strolling. And even though this happened in a wildlife ...read more

Farm-to-table restaurants have spread all across the U.S. in the last few years, as chefs and businessmen realize the value of serving local and organic food. Find one of our top 9 farm-to-table restaurants near you! 1. Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA Founded by chef, activist and ...read more

Just as the state adjusts to the world of legalized recreational marijuana, a high-end Colorado restaurant has introduced a weed and food pairing menu to dazzle your taste buds. Instead of a fine wine to complement your meal, how about a fine weed to please your palette? Patrons ...read more

It's the future all right. The beloved tablet devices like Apple's iPad are getting jobs. As waiters. Yes, it seems there may soon be an actual reason to set foot in one of the 1,860 Applebee's locations in the U.S.—to order your meal from a tablet device, reports Slate. ...read more

Maui’s lush and versatile landscape, ideal crop growing conditions, serene atmosphere and receptive people provide the means for a rich restaurant culture. You’ll find local strawberries, apples, greens, tomatoes, root vegetables and meats from the cooler Upcountry region, ...read more

California is a place where being obnoxiously healthy is easy to do. Eating an organic diet isn’t just accepted--it’s downright trendy--and finding restaurants that serve fresh, local organic ingredients is a breeze. Down in San Diego, life’s a beach; the weather is ridiculous, ...read more

A beautiful vacation destination any time of year, Napa Valley, California is known for its incredible vineyards and wineries, boutique hotels, spa centers and gourmet restaurants. One of the state’s most popular tourist destinations and a world-famous wine growing region, Napa ...read more

I don’t know about you, readers, but whenever I see the term “fast food” in a headline, I brace myself. What typically follows is something disturbing or disappointing. But over the last year, some fast-food chains have started to clean up their businesses, and embrace ethical ...read more