Richard Parks
What Happened to the Winner of McDonald's $1 Million Flexi-Disc Contest?
In 1989, a 13-year-old boy in Galax, Virginia thought he'd won the real-life golden ticket. His family suddenly had money—but with it, more problems.
This Book Is a Chef's Love Letter to LA Street Tacos
"I knew there was something special to this, and I wanted to capture it as it was happening because I wasn’t writing things down."
How One Ramen Boss Is Blending Texan BBQ Smoke with Japanese Cuisine
Meet the lovechild of Texas barbecue and the Japanese izakaya.
Why In-N-Out Is Running Out of Those Little Yellow Peppers You Love
This month, many of California’s most popular chain restaurants are facing an unprecedented shortage of a beloved tiny, bright yellow pickled pepper. The sudden scarcity of cascabella peppers has customers complaining, restaurants scrambling for...
Dry-Rub Oven Babyback Pork Ribs Recipe
Not wanting to start Regional Barbecue World War Three, here’s a non-denominational recipe for oven ribs.
Melting Like a Shave Ice in the Hot Summer Sun
I spotted the "HAWAIIAN SHAVE" sign from down the street and pulled into the gas station. The plastic seat cover from the spa, which had adhered to my skin with an admixture of spray/sweat, ripped as I exited the truck.
This Airport Winery Is Powered by Jet Fuel and Big Hair
One eccentric Washington State vitner is working on democratizing wine, and he's starting with a winery located next to an airplane tarmac.
LA's Longest-Standing Bartender Has 86'd More Celebrities Than You
We spoke to Ruben Rueda of Musso & Frank's about his views on dry martinis, 86ing movie stars, and DD’ing for Charles Bukowski.
We Spoke to Jonathan Gold About Being Jonathan Gold
In 2015, we spoke to the world's most beloved food critic right before the premiere of 'City of Gold,' the documentary about his life.
Fruitcake Is the Most Reviled Holiday Confection in History for Good Reason
Fruitcake is gross, and ugly, and nobody likes it. It's the brunt of late night television jokes and finds itself as a punchline in songs. And yet, fruitcake endures as a staple in the American Christmas culinary tradition. What gives?