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Although hot dog season is winding down, the summer staple is never far from the American mind.
Eat + Drink

Although hot dog season is winding down, the summer staple is never far from the American mind.

  • Dave Faries
  • Aug 14, 2025

The sun breaking through over Pacific Grove means one thing to Daniel Dabney: Hot dogs.

The tale of toasted ravioli and other regional American dishes in our backyard.
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The tale of toasted ravioli and other regional American dishes in our backyard.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Jul 5, 2025

Katie Rodriguez here. In the spirit of a holiday week—when people are maybe indulging a little extra this weekend—I wanted to tease a story by…

The foods we identify as American come with cultural baggage, but that’s just fine.
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The foods we identify as American come with cultural baggage, but that’s just fine.

  • Dave Faries
  • May 23, 2024

Burgers, hot dogs and barbecue are as American as apple pie.

One simple word describes this Salinas burger truck.
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One simple word describes this Salinas burger truck.

  • Jeff Mendelsohn
  • Jul 6, 2023

When asked to describe his popular food truck business in one word, Anthony Azevedo doesn’t hesitate.

What is the difference between soul food and Southern cooking?
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What is the difference between soul food and Southern cooking?

  • Dave Faries
  • Dec 1, 2022

Any discussion of the American South and its history quickly becomes snarled as problematic notions of heritage, symbolism, myth and race inte…

Burning Question: Why do some regional American foods become national hits while others stay put?
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Burning Question: Why do some regional American foods become national hits while others stay put?

  • Dave Faries
  • Jul 6, 2022

Quiz time. “Windy City.” Right you are, Chicago. Another easy one next. “Mistake by the Lake.” Everyone knows that’s Cleveland. How about “Lan…

Burning Question: What is barbecue?
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Burning Question: What is barbecue?

  • Dave Faries
  • May 25, 2022

You can order decaf in a hipster coffee joint, no problem. Ketchup on a hotdog? Outside of Chicago you can probably get away with it. Mention …

Quick Bites: National Bacon Day, Tillie Gort's going strong, plus Foragers Fest.
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Quick Bites: National Bacon Day, Tillie Gort's going strong, plus Foragers Fest.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Dec 29, 2017

The real holiday season is finally here.

Spotlighting Seafood Watch restaurants, plus a video recipe.
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Spotlighting Seafood Watch restaurants, plus a video recipe.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Oct 13, 2017

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program enjoys global reach.

Quick Bites: Bacon waffles, pie party and…USA! USA!
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Quick Bites: Bacon waffles, pie party and…USA! USA!

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Nov 15, 2016

In announcing the 2017 finalists for The Good Food Awards, The Good Food Foundation offers some potent prose:

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