A conversation with Mohan Ismail, executive chef of Rock Sugar Pan Asian Kitchen. [LAT]
Grilled cheese, vegetable desserts, and meatballs: NPR’s summary of the food trend lists. [NPR]
A new guide ranks restaurants based on working conditions. [NPR]
An excerpt from Let Them Eat Shrimp: The Tragic Disappearance of the Rainforests of the Sea by Kennedy Warne. [Culinate]
Chocolate pudding, bread pudding, and rice pudding: an ode to comforting desserts. [WSJ]
Top holiday beer picks from Portland’s Holiday Ale Festival. [Seattle Beer News]
A collection of essays on the traditions of Italian-American cuisine. [Saveur]
The difference between a chocolatier and a chocolate maker: exploring Washington D.C. chocolate shops. [WP]