Current Events & Food Trends
For such a small piece of plastic, single-use plastic straws can cause a lot of trouble. Some restaurants are finding reusable alternatives.
Food halls are a must-have culinary trend in America. Explore some of our favorite food halls across the country, from Alabama to Wisconsin.
Gingerbread houses help restaurants, hotels, and retailers build holiday spirit in communities with festive displays and competitions.
When foodservice employees in Georgia experience a crisis that hinders their work, The Giving Kitchen steps in to help make ends meet.
How many types of pasta can you name? Learn more about the differences between pasta and noodles, their names, and how to use them.
Want to know the differences between the types of tea? Our beginner's guide explains tea varieties, steeping recommendations, and more.
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.
Olympic advertising restrictions make it difficult for restaurants to capitalize on the games but events and social media can help.
Need a how-to for quickly chilling hundreds of bottles of beer for your next event? KaTom has you covered with this handy guide.
Shareable cocktails are making a comeback in the social drinking sphere. See where the trend started and where it's going now.
Welcome Autumn with the beginning of oyster season. Guest author Janet S. Moore discusses oysters with The Lobster Trap (Asheville, NC).
Established in 2015, the San Francisco Legacy Business Program aims to support historic local businesses and protect them from displacement.
This holiday season, join KaTom and hundreds of others in sampling funky candy cane flavors like pickle, bacon, wasabi, and gravy.
Andrew Rea started the Binging with Babish YouTube channel in 2016. Now, making cooking videos is his career.
Joshua Miller, the general manager of fine-dining restaurant Spiaggia in Chicago, discusses the realities of implementing a dress code.
Jet-black foods have taken over social media, but the activated charcoal that gives these items their color should be served with caution.
Thanks to Libbey and the Kentucky Distillers' Association, you can now enjoy your American spirit in an official bourbon tasting glass.
The American Poutine Co. (Arizona) lets Americans and Canadian transplants enjoy authentic fries, cheese curds, and gravy, with a twist.
Browse the library of Asheville's French Broad Chocolate Lounge and brew a Liquid Truffle with their recipe.
Enjoy a foodie's view of Biltmore Estate, the nation's largest privately owned home in the beautiful foothills of Asheville, North Carolina.
Many of the brand mascots we love today are iconic characters with interesting histories. Can you name your favorites?
The scenes may be great, but these movie characters are bad customers. See which on-screen diners have the worst restaurant etiquette.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are loosening restrictions and allowing restaurants to deliver alcohol or sell it to-go.
Familiar spaces are transformed into a Winter Wonderland during the holiday season with KaTom's roundup of Christmas pop-up bars in 2019.