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Livermush & Other Food Festivals

KaTom takes you on a tour of North Carolina's livermush festivals (yes, plural) and other unique food festivals across America.

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America & the Bocuse d'Or

After 30 years, the United States won at the Bocuse d'Or – twice. KaTom explores why most Americans haven't warmed up to the competition.

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Foodservice and the Film Industry

The need to feed the hundreds of people who create television shows and feature films has produced the film set catering industry.

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The Rise of the Arcade Bar

Nostalgia and drinking come together in bar arcades, where grown children of the arcade boom enjoy the best of the craze with craft beer.

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Kevin Barry's Irish Pub

Nightly Irish music, classic Eire flavors, and a “dank, dark environment” equal the “world’s most authentic Irish pub” – in Savannah, Ga.

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Meet Janice Poon, Food Stylist for Your Favorite TV Shows

Food stylists like Janice Poon help food look its best on screen – a challenge when those attractive meals must actually be edible.

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Cooperative Cooking with Overcooked

Food has a long history in video games. Phil Duncan of Ghost Town Games tells us about the use of food in the award-winning "Overcooked."

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Storm Crow & the Magic of Geek Bars

Want to drink butterbeer and enjoy a Darth Maul burger? At geek bars like Storm Crow, fandom is always on the menu.

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Chefs Cycle for No Kid Hungry

Members of America's culinary community help feed millions of children by riding 300 miles for Chefs Cycle to benefit No Kid Hungry.

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Holiday Gingerbread & the Foodservice Industry

Gingerbread houses help restaurants, hotels, and retailers build holiday spirit in communities with festive displays and competitions.

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Trend Meets Altruism in America's Cat Cafes

The owners of America's early cat cafes are here to tell you why cats and coffee shops are the purrfect combination for kitties and customers.

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Restaurants, Foodservice, and Olympic Marketing

Olympic advertising restrictions make it difficult for restaurants to capitalize on the games but events and social media can help.

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'Tis the Season for Weird Candy Cane Flavors

This holiday season, join KaTom and hundreds of others in sampling funky candy cane flavors like pickle, bacon, wasabi, and gravy.

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Binging with Babish is Your Pop Culture Foodie Fix

Andrew Rea started the Binging with Babish YouTube channel in 2016. Now, making cooking videos is his career.

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Biltmore Estate: Raising the Culinary Bar Since 1895

Enjoy a foodie's view of Biltmore Estate, the nation's largest privately owned home in the beautiful foothills of Asheville, North Carolina.

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Iconic Food Mascots & Their Origin Stories

Many of the brand mascots we love today are iconic characters with interesting histories. Can you name your favorites?

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Cinema's Worst Diners

The scenes may be great, but these movie characters are bad customers. See which on-screen diners have the worst restaurant etiquette.

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Pop into Christmas with Holiday Pop-up Bars

Familiar spaces are transformed into a Winter Wonderland during the holiday season with KaTom's roundup of Christmas pop-up bars in 2019.

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The Pan Am Experience

You can relive the magical days of luxury air travel with the Pan Am Experience. Learn more about Air Hollywood's unique event.

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Hungry for Content? Listen to The Vollrath Feed

The Vollrath Feed hosted by Chef Rich Rupp spotlights foodservice stories. Learn more about Vollrath's new podcast with KaTom!

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When in Westeros: A Guide to Game of Thrones Food

Season 8 of Game of Thrones is upon us. This guide highlights the best Game of Thrones food and provides recipes for your watch party.

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Dalgona Coffee is America's Trendiest Drink

What is dalgona coffee and why is everyone obsessed with making it? Learn more about this trendy coffee drink with KaTom!

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5 Reasons Chefs and Foodies Need the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch brings the functionality of a smartphone to a busy kitchen. Discover why this chef watch is so beneficial here with KaTom.

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Fiestaware: A Colorful History

There's a rich history behind the colorful Fiesta line by Homer Laughlin, one of the most collected dinnerware brands in America.