Three new restaurants you should know about Restaurant critic Tan Vinh explains why three new restaurants in Seattle are the most important openings to watch this summer. He recommends dishes at a Japanese fusion restaurant, a new fish and chips spot and a high-end tapas experience. Tan Vinh
Nutella-maker Ferrero to gobble up cereal giant Kellogg for $3.1 billion Italian candy giant Ferrero offered the American breakfast company a $3.1 billion deal too sweet to pass up. Alina Selyukh
The evolution of the Philly cheesesteak The Philly cheesesteak started as a pile of chopped steak, salt, pepper, and onions on a roll. But then Cocky Joe, a guy working at Pat's King of Steaks, added cheese, beginning a distinct sandwich culture in Philadelphia that continues to evolve.
Competitive eating is more than simple amusement on the Fourth of July The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating. Matt Ozug
Cooking with Chef Roy Choi NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with chef Roy Choi about his new cookbook, The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life. Kira Wakeam
Revisiting Seattle’s best pizza Food critics from The Seattle Times debate who makes the best pizza in Seattle. They consider the key points in a great pie: Flavorful crust, umami sauce, exquisite cheese and good quality toppings. Tan Vinh
In 'The Last Sweet Bite,' Michael Shaikh looks at how food changes in conflict zones NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones. Leila Fadel
Investigation reveals expensive seafood restaurants using pond-raised shrimp from Asia NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks SEAD Consulting's Erin Williams, whose company tests seafood, how often U.S. restaurants use farmed and imported shrimp rather than local and wild-caught shrimp. Ayesha Rascoe
Joey Chestnut will return to the Coney Island hot dog contest after last year's beef Joey Chestnut was banned from the contest that made him famous after signing an endorsement deal with a company that makes plant-based proteins. The 16-time champ returns to Coney Island on July 4th. Rachel Treisman
Crying and feasting at a Georgian Supra Tan takes listeners to a Georgian Supra, an ancient feasting tradition that is less about the food and more about making ritualized toasts. The founders of a new company are hosting public Supras every week in Seattle, aiming to help guests make and deepen connections with their neighbors. Tan Vinh