The Highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. is in Washington, D.C. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema about Washington, D.C., being a world-class city for foodies. Michel Martin
The biggest rivals in hot dog-eating are headed for a rematch 15 years in the making Rivals Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will reunite in September for their first hot dog-eating competition in 15 years. Here's why the competitors and their fans are so hungry for a rematch. Rachel Treisman
Food gifts to feed the eyes and the palate from America's Test Kitchen's Elle Simone Scott "Food Gifts" is filled with creative ideas about food, packaging and how to put together food baskets.
Hot dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut won't compete this July 4. What’s the beef? The 16-time reigning champion lost his spot in this year's competition after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based hot dogs, potentially clearing the way for an underdog. Rachel Treisman
Cricket and biryani go together like baseball and hot dogs When India and Pakistan battle in the Cricket World Cup, fans of both nations will at least have a favorite dish in common. Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
More than 150 in U.S. became sick due to a possible salmonella outbreak in cucumbers More than 150 people across more than 20 states have fallen ill after being exposed to cucumbers that were possibly contaminated with salmonella, the CDC said Wednesday. No deaths have been reported. Ayana Archie
Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amy McCarthy, a reporter for the food blog Eater and fan of Red Lobster, about the closure of dozens of the chain's restaurants. Scott Simon
A bird flu outbreak among dairy cows sparks new warnings about unpasteurized milk An outbreak of avian flu in dairy cow herds has resurfaced long-simmering tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates, who downplay concerns that health officials have raised. Pien Huang
