Food & Drink

Canned sardines are a delicacy in Portugal. The country has a long fish-canning tradition, to the point that the sardine has become a national icon. We visited Conservas Pinhais, one of the oldest preserving factories in Portugal, that has kept its artisanal canning method since 1920. It makes 30,000 cans a day. Fore more, visit:

We went through some of the most visually satisfying candy-making techniques, from Japanese kintaro ame and amezaiku candy art to traditional techniques of making salt water taffy, rock candy, and lollipops. MORE DESSERT CONTENT: How Candy Canes Are Made Beignets Loaded With Whiskey Cream Make A Custom Candy Bar At Hershey’s Chocolate World —————————————————— #Candy

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in San Francisco makes 10,000 fortune cookies a day, but you won’t find them in any restaurant. Instead, the business relies on tourists who want to see the process that goes into making the famous cookies. Owner Kevin Chun isn’t too concerned with making a profit either — he even

Katz’s Delicatessen has been a New York institution since 1888. Producer Spencer Alben visits to taste the legendary pastrami on rye and sits down with Jake Dell — the owner currently in charge of all major operations — to learn how Katz’s survived the ages and became one of the most famous delis in the

Insider compiled a list of 40 Los Angeles restaurants you need to visit before you die. The list includes institutions, like Philippe the Original, and highlights up-and-comers, like Tacos 1986. Think of this as the quintessential guide to the LA restaurant scene for the adventurous eater. MORE ULTIMATE LIST: 40 Outrageous Food Mashups To Try

Jim Nakano has owned The Donut Man in Glendora, California, since 1972. The shop is famous for its fresh strawberry doughnuts, a seasonal menu item that consists of fresh strawberries with homemade glaze stuffed in a round doughnut. The doughnuts are only served from February to September, and visitors drive from all over the state

The earliest record of cheddar anywhere is at Cheddar, in Somerset, in 1170. The land around this village has been at the heart of English cheesemaking since the 15th century. Today, as many Cheddar producers have upscaled and require more land, there is only one traditional cheesemaker in the village. For more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/cheddargorgecheesecompany/ MORE

Eddie’s Sweet Shop has been a staple in the Queens borough of New York City since 1925. Though it has gone through several owners, it still remains true to its roots and serves some of the best sundaes the city has to offer. It’s known for its signature ice cream sundaes, which are piled high

Wolfgang Puck makes 7,000 mini chocolate, golden Oscars statues for the event’s after-party. After the Oscars show, 1,500 guests party at the Governors Ball. The statues come in three sizes: mini, nine inch, and 16 inch. But whatever the size, they’re all sprayed with 24 karat gold. INSIDER food believes life should be a delicious

During Mardi Gras, bakeries like Gambino’s Bakery sell king cakes all across the city. Shops begin selling the pastry on January 6, or King’s Day, and through the eve of Mardi Gras, which is Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The pastry is eaten in Catholic countries around the world as a way to celebrate the coming

Manchego cheese is made in a part of Spain that is called La Mancha, which is just south of Madrid. Evidence of cheesemaking in this region dates to the Bronze Age. We visited Finca La Granja, a fifth-generation family farm that’s been making cheese since the 19th century. The dairy makes about 65 wheels of

In Philadelphia, it’s hard to make it anywhere without passing a restaurant that serves the city’s most famed culinary creation: the cheesesteak. Several spots are loved by both city natives and out-of-towners, but locals know Jim’s South Street as one of Philly’s well-respected originals. Jim’s serves Philly cheesesteak the classic way, complete with Cheez Whiz,

From the opening of a cannabis consumption-friendly restaurant in Los Angeles to Food & Wine magazine welcoming weed into its annual Aspen festival (and magazine pages), the industry continues to further its own trajectory from marijuana farm-to-table. Signaling another signifiant step for the cannabis culinary movement, Sonoma Hills Farm has appointed former French Laundry gardener

Alpha Foods plans to use its latest funds to launch new products, hire more employees, and expand … [+] distribution channels. Alpha Foods The accelerated growth of plant-based foods and artisan meat snacks has helped Alpha Foods and Country Archer raise new funding. Alpha Foods, which was launched in 2015 by Loren Wallis, former founder

We visited Heinz’s European Tomato Ketchup factory in the Netherlands to see how the world-famous condiment is made. The dutch factory makes 1.8 million bottles of Tomato Ketchup a day, and has been making ketchup for the whole European region since 1958. MORE MAKING OF CONTENT: How Dr. Bronner’s Soap Is Made | The Making

The Salt Lick in Austin, Texas serves over 800,000 people each year. People travel from all over just to taste the restaurant’s famous BBQ. The meat is cooked over a giant indoor grill, a style that traces back to earlier times when people traveled by wagon. Their most popular dish is brisket, which they serve

Dooky Chase was founded by Emily and Dooky Chase, and their daughter-in-law, award-winning chef Leah Chase, took over with her husband in 1945. While it’s known for all of its creole menu items, it’s most known for its gumbo and Shrimp Clemenceau. MORE LEGENDARY EATS: LA’s Famous Strawberry Doughnuts | Legendary Eats Portugal’s Most Iconic

Sweet and creamy, Camembert holds a special place in the heart of cheese lovers. The iconic cheese originated in the northern French region of Normandy, where it has been made for centuries. Today, France makes 360 million wheels of Camembert each year. We visited Le 5 Frères, a family-run farm in the village of Bermonville

Imagine yourself in the shoes of someone who received a letter, postmarked Oakville, California, way back in December 1995. The letter would have come from Harlan Estate, and it would have been signed by H. William Harlan himself. Harlan had established the winery in 1984, with vineyards set in the western hills above the Oakville

Sage of Enlightenment by AMASS. Courtesy of AMASS. AMASS Dry January is halfway over. But whether you’re taking the sober month challenge or generally looking for alcohol-free options, these 10 recipes provide tasty alternatives to cocktails. Some studies have found that more people are abstaining from libations outside of Dry January, raising the need for