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Ina Garten's 'Ultimate' Grilled Cheese Features A Bougie 3-Ingredient Upgrade

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Ina Garten has deemed one grilled cheese recipe of hers to be the top, thanks to a 3-ingredient upgrade that can get as bougie as you please.

It's Easier Than You Think To Make Your Own DIY Smoker (Thanks, Alton Brown)

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:11:00 +0000

You don't necessarily have to go and get an expensive smoker, so long as you follow Alton Brown's advice for safely making a DIY version at home.

The Unusual Cooking Method Alton Brown Uses For The 'Perfect' Grilled Cheese

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:11:00 +0000

To really perfect the flavor and texture of grilled cheese, Alton Brown advocates for a cooking method that's both unique and surprisingly accessible.

Venus Williams Has Owned Multiple Locations Of This Iconic Fast Food Chain

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Venus Williams has been an enthusiastic owner of franchises in this well-known fast food chain that's earned a reputation for relatively healthy food.

Here's How Michael Symon Can Tell When Spare Ribs Are Perfectly Cooked

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Celeb chef and restaurateur Michael Symon knows a thing or two about well-cooked spare ribs, though you may be surprised by some of his doneness tips.

Bobby Flay's Easy Trick For Adding More Flavor To A Classic Prime Rib

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Bobby Flay preps prime rib in a way that adds real flavor without requiring much additional work. Dinner guests will be seriously impressed.

Anthony Bourdain Loved This Cozy No-Frills Diner In Massachusetts

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Chef and writer Anthony Bourdain often championed humble places, including this Massachusetts diner he praised for its unpretentious menu and feel.

This Retro Cooking Tool Was A Mainstay In Julia Child's Kitchen

staff@foodie.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Julia Child was considered the doyenne of America's culinary scene, but she was also an avowed gadget-head. This retro tool was one of her favorites.

Frank Sinatra Loved This Steakhouse So Much He Had A Regular Table

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0000

This old-school steakhouse in Palm Springs, California was a particular favorite of singer Frank Sinatra, who had a dedicated table just for him.

The Cult-Run Restaurant That Michael Jackson Swore By In The '80s

staff@foodie.com (Ashley M. Jacobs) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0000

Pop superstar Michael Jackson was such a fan of this restaurant he hired two of its chefs to work for him, though some allege they were in a cult.

The Unexpected Foods Clint Eastwood Eats For Breakfast Almost Every Day

staff@foodie.com (Annie Fitzgerald-Chambers) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:11:00 +0000

With a long and storied Hollywood career, perhaps there's something to Clint Eastwood's unusual choice of breakfast foods that he eats most days.

Bob Dylan's Favorite Meal Includes Some Comforting Deep-Fried Additions

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0000

Musician Bob Dylan has spoken of some of his down-home food favorites, including a pair of comforting deep-fried foods with meaningful cultural roots.

David Bowie's Wildest Years Were Fueled By This Bizarre (And Dangerous) Diet

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:11:00 +0000

David Bowie had incredibly self-destructive working and personal habits after moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s, for a while he only consumed these two foods.

Here's How Anthony Bourdain Managed To Eat So Much While Filming His Shows

staff@foodie.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Anthony Bourdain's physique was tall and thin, all the while it was his job to eat various foods on camera. How was he hungry enough for each shoot?

John Wayne Loved The Prime Rib At This Classic Steakhouse

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:11:00 +0000

True to his image, John Wayne was a fan of good prime rib, which he was reportedly happy to get at this classic steakhouse still in operation today.

'A Very Valuable Part Of My Life': Humphrey Bogart Drank His Favorite Liquor On Set

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:11:00 +0000

When you had the amount of cred that Humphrey Bogart had, you could write your drink requests into your movie contracts. Here's what he drank at wrap time.

Steven Spielberg's Favorite Matzoh Brei Recipe Does Things A Bit Differently

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000

Famed director Steven Spielberg has a prized and tasty matzoh brei recipe that pays homage to his heritage and hinges on one key ingredient change.

Anthony Bourdain's All-Time Favorite Breakfast Came From This Iconic New York Deli

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000

We'll never stop being captivated by the dining recommendations that Anthony Bourdain provided to the world. This breakfast in NYC sounds next-level good.

Supercharge Your Chicken Noodle Soup With This Tip From Emeril Lagasse

staff@foodie.com (Laura Oakley) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0000

To bring new and rich flavor to a bowl of chicken noodle soup, take some wisdom from celeb chef Emeril Lagasse and reach for this key ingredient.

Did Paul Newman Really Eat 50 Eggs In Cool Hand Luke?

staff@foodie.com (Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:11:00 +0000

Paul Newman's Cool Hand Luke character infamously ate 50 eggs in his namesake film. Did Newman himself really accomplish that feat on the film set?