Food & Drink

paella Photo by Photopips Dreamstime. A taste of paella and empanadillas from Kuba Kuba Dos, sister to chef Manny Mendez’s Cuban restaurant, serving Richmond diners since 1998.
Food Finds

Kuba Kuba: So Nice, They Named It Twice

A taste of paella and empanadillas from the long-time Richmond favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | February 3, 2022
America’s Test Kitchen brings us their tested recipe for savory pepperoni pizza rolls, fun and easy to make and a hit with eaters of all ages. The recipe is kid-approved!
Recipes

Savory Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Take DIY pizza night to a whole new level

By America’s Test Kitchen | February 2, 2022
A cocktail, cigar, and gun on a table. Photo by Oliver Nowak Dreamstime. For article, The Chi-Chi Chowchilla cocktail was inspired by a kidnapping of a busload of children. The story and recipe appear in 'Mixology and Murders.'
Books

‘Mixology and Murder’ Chi-Chi Chowchilla Recipe

Paired with the story of the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping

February 1, 2022
Seafood tower at Birdie's cafe and oyster bar. Image by Steve Cook
Food Finds

Taking a Peep at Birdie’s

Plus Happy Hour at Switch Pop-Up Bar

By Steve Cook | January 27, 2022
This super-simple baked shrimp recipe delivers buttery, garlicky, full-flavored shrimp in under an hour. For article, This baked shrimp recipe takes the garlic flavor to the next level by marinating the shrimp in garlic before cooking.
Recipes

Baked Shrimp Recipe Bursts with Garlic and Butter

The Kitchn: If you haven’t tried baked shrimp, you’re missing out

By Amelia Rampe, TheKitchn.com | January 26, 2022
Mixology and Murder cocktail recipe book cover image
Books

‘Mixology and Murder’: Cocktails You Can’t Drink Alone

With recipes to pair with serial killers, cults, and other true crimes

By Annie Tobey | January 25, 2022
Unplugged Games Café interior, with communal tables, bar, and shelves of games
Food Finds

Unplugged Games Café

Big game hunters find plenty to love at Unplugged Games Café

By Steve Cook | January 20, 2022
A cooling tray of Sweet Applesauce Mini Muffins from America's Test Kitchen. Everyone will love the convenience of this little snack.
Recipes

Sweet Applesauce Mini Muffins

Simple and delicious little treats – and kid-friendly to make, too!

By America’s Test Kitchen | January 19, 2022
Charred pan seared sirloin with roasted fingerlings in paprika aioli, charred broccolini, and chimichurri at Charred Wood Fired Oven & Craft Bar. Photo from Charred Swift Creek Facebook
Food Finds

It’s Hot. It’s Delicious. It’s Charred

From wood-fired delights to a creative craft cocktail program

By Steve Cook | January 13, 2022
America’s Test Kitchen brings us their tested recipe for individual flourless chocolate cakes: rich, heavenly (and gluten-free) delights. You can make this seemingly fancy dessert up to two days ahead of time. CREDIT: Elle Simone.
Recipes

Individual Flourless Chocolate Cakes

No need to share! With this recipe, everyone gets their own mini cake

By America’s Test Kitchen | January 12, 2022

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