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30 September 2026


Earlier days
01

Grated Emmental cheese isn't just cheese; manufacturers also add potato

As a child, you used to grate cheese yourself with your grandmother's grater. The shredded bits would fall directly into your steaming plate of pasta and melt almost instantly. You think back on it with a touch of nostalgia… Today, like many French people caught up in the whirlwind of life, you buy your cheese already grated in a bag. A practical choice for everyday use, but far less gourmet: the

The Table · France
02

Skip Beef Burgers: The Meat Mix Alton Brown Uses Instead

Burgers are one of the dishes that have a century-long tradition in the United States' gastronomy. While there are many variations of hamburgers enjoyed throughout the country, from tiny sliders to Connecticut's steamed burgers, you don't see too much variation in the star ingredient, the meat. You may have encountered hamburgers that replace the beef most people associate with this dish, such as

The Kitchen · United States
03

Lunch breaks have increased by 368%, and we're back to the “lunchbox”

There's no respite for Italians' wallets, and, in addition to rising fuel, utility bills, and grocery shopping costs, lunch breaks are also complicating workers' finances. The good old days of recharging your batteries with a hot meal or even a sandwich at the bar now seem like a distant dream for anyone trying to make ends meet, as confirmed today by the figures from the Federconsumatori National

The Table · United States
04

A First Look at Side Saddle, Yet Another Wine Bar Headed to Atlanta

Atlanta is in the midst of a major wine wave. Alongside wine shops that offer regular tastings and hidden private wine clubs, additions like Madeira Park and Fawn Wine and Amaro are pushing the scene forward, while OTP Deep Roots Wine Market, James Beard semi-finalist Marietta Proper, and Midtown’s Larakin offer relaxed and sun-soaked sipping experiences.

The Table · United States
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