Our Not-So-Secret List of "Banned" Words

What's new on Serious Eats No Images? Click here FEATURES Our Not-So-Secret List of "Banned" Words People with opinions about language tend to hold very strong opinions about language, and those opinions are often just...opinions. Sometimes well argued, sometimes not. With that in mind, here are the words that just don't sit right with us.  Read Now FEATURES The Best Supermarket Black Bean Burgers We tasted seven black bean veggie burgers to find out which patty reigns supreme in 2019. Read Now TECHNIQUES Level Up Your Ice Cream by Leveling Your Cake The next time you trim off the dome of a cake, stash those scraps in the freezer to use as a mix-in for your next batch of ice cream. Read Now Email Continues After Ad Below THE KITCHEN ESSENTIAL Serrated Knife Leveling off the dome of a layer cake with a serrated knife ensures each subsequent layer of cake will stack up nice and neat. Shop Now TECHNIQUES You Say Tomato, I Say Tonnato: Two Takes on Tomato Salad Two gorgeous, no-cook summer tomato salads that come together in 15 minutes. You're not dreaming; this is real life. Read Now FEATURES A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in Chicago Chicago is known for its iconic foods (think: deep dish, hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches). Who better to tell you where to get the greatest hits than some of the area's top chefs? Read Now   Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

The Best Restaurants and Bars in Chicago

Our definitive guide No Images? Click here   Our Guide to Chicago From architectural feats and notoriously loyal sports fans to public sculptures and hip-hop, Chicago is known for many things, and chief among them might be its iconic foods. So how do you decide where to drink and dine in the Chi? Let us narrow it down for you a bit. Where to Eat and Drink in Chicago: A Local's Guide Sure, there's a lot of new big names in Chicago, but this guide sticks to the classics: a rich and nostalgia-inducing hot fudge sundae, a stiff Martini, a good old-fashioned diner omelette, and a big, doughy, and, yes, deep, Chicago-style stuffed pizza. The Best Deep Dish in Chicago Chicago deep dish is remarkably distinct from pizza as it’s known elsewhere. Baked in a tall, circular pan, it features a thick crust filled with cheese on the bottom, toppings (optional) in the middle, and sauce ladled on top. Here's where to find the best pies in the city.  Read more →  A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in Chicago Few people are better informed of the ins and outs of the city's food scene than the very folks who work in it. For this eating itinerary, we spoke to some of Chicago's top chefs about their favorite bars and restaurants. Read more →    Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

The Best Immersion Blenders: An Update!

Give 'em a whirl No Images? Click here     The Best Immersion Blenders​ We tested 12 immersion blenders to find the ones that are champs at puréeing, blending, and crushing, yet still easy to use. Get the full story here. The Powerhouse: All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender​ Through round after round of rigorous testing, the All-Clad Stainless Steel Immersion Blender revealed its impressive strength.   The Full Package: Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender​ Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender requires more of an up-and-down motion to complete its tasks. But when used properly, it's incredibly successful at everything you can think of. Blending on a Budget: Hamilton Beach 2-Speed Hand Blender​ The Hamilton Beach 2-Speed Hand Blender ended up being a sleeper hit, consistently doing in much pricier units and comfortably keeping up with our champ throughout rounds of testing.   The Best Cordless: All-Clad Cordless Rechargeable Immersion Blender​ The priciest of the bunch, All-Clad's cordless immersion blender is a good pick if you have enough countertop space to house the small charging unit. Check out more of our equipment reviews and recommendations  The Best Pro Cooking Tools for Your Home Kitchen The Best Electric Griddles Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe