What's Behind South Korea's Shake Shack Fever?
Koreans have been lining up for hours to sample the food at the Seoul outlet of this American burger chain. A South Korean sociologist looks at the factors behind the frenzy.
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When People Ate People, A Strange Disease Emerged
For decades, a rare disease crawled across Papua New Guinea. When scientists realized what was behind kuru, it caught everyone by surprise. But similar diseases can still be transmitted through food.
Thousand Islands, Two Tales: Who Really Invented That Dressing?
The dressing, a mix of ketchup, mayo and some other stuff, is the subject of rival origin stories. One features a romantic billionaire, the other a Hollywood actress and a humble fishing guide.
What's In That Coffee Cabinet? A Delicious Taste Of Rhode Island History
The ice cream beverage with the quirky name is a Rhode Island staple. It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk. Despite its popularity, the origins of the drink – and its name – remain a mystery.
Would You Like A Side Of Propaganda? Lunch At A North Korean Restaurant
North Korean karaoke videos in the background, decent food and a free copy of the works of Kim Il Sung: a dispatch from inside one of Pyongyang's currency-making outposts.
Remembering Culinary Griot And NPR Commentator Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor
Smart-Grosvenor contributed hundreds of commentaries to NPR, often about her culinary explorations and travels. She died Saturday at age 79.
Favorites And Failures In Fried Food Minnesota State Fair
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson has been tasting and reviewing all the food at the Minnesota State Fair since 2000. He shares his greatest hits and greatest gross-outs of this year's fair.
Picture An America With #TacoTrucksOnEveryCorner
In an election cycle filled with sharp disagreement, one man has landed on a platform everyone can seem to get behind: taco trucks on every corner.
One Restaurant's Recipe For Social Good: Same Meals, Different Prices
The founders of Everytable in LA have created identical grab-and-go restaurants full of healthful food options, but with different pricing structures depending on the communities they serve.
Organic Gatorade: It's Still Loaded With Sugar, Folks
A beverage created in the laboratory now has a better-for-you organic version. But nutrition experts point out, this sports drink is still loaded with sugar and calories.