Food Trends

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A lively interior of a Korean convenience store in Los Angeles, buzzing with K-pop energy and diverse customers exploring shelves of snacks.
Travel

Why Millions Are Trying Korean Food Instead of Their Usual Go-Tos

Stepping into Mokja in Highland Park, Los Angeles, felt like a teleportation straight to a Seoul convenience store, vibrant and buzzing with K-pop energy.

Santiago Vargas·August 26, 2026
A decadent, slightly burnt Basque cheesecake with a creamy interior, presented on a rustic table, symbolizing its global culinary fame.
Recipes

Basque cheesecake recipe sparks global viral popularity

Santiago Rivera, the son of the bar owner who developed the now-ubiquitous burnt Basque cheesecake, does not love its countless global spinoffs, according to The New York Times .

Alex Chen·August 22, 2026
A sunlit picnic table featuring a refreshing watermelon salad, a golden spritz cocktail, and a homemade pesto pie, showcasing trending summer recipes.
Recipes

Popular Food Publications Share Trending Summer Recipes

This July, home cooks are blending raw corn into creamy pasta sauces and repurposing stale croutons into watermelon salads, while drinkers are simply reaching for anything that promises a 'golden hour

Isabela Costa·July 31, 2026
A home baker with flour on their hands shaping a rustic loaf of heritage bread in a sunlit kitchen, emphasizing tradition and authentic creation.
Culture

Home bakers are ditching convenience for heritage recipes

Last year, sales of specialty flours like rye and spelt surged by 30% at artisanal grocers, signaling a quiet revolution in home kitchens.

Isabela Costa·July 30, 2026
Diverse group of young adults enjoying a meal at a modern restaurant, showcasing evolving generational dining preferences and a focus on health and inclusivity.
Culture

Generational Tastes Are Reshaping Dining: What to Expect by 2026

Only 50% of Gen Z consumers return to a restaurant or takeout spot based solely on food taste, according to deliverect .

Isabela Costa·June 29, 2026
A mouth-watering bowl of chili crisp corn, showcasing its spicy texture and vibrant red chili flakes, ready to be enjoyed.
Recipes

Chili Crisp Corn Recipes: A 2026 Food Phenomenon

A single TikTok video, showcasing a simple chili crisp corn recipe, exploded with 50 million views in one week.

Santiago Vargas·June 21, 2026
A close-up, mouth-watering shot of a gourmet hot dog with various toppings, set against a softly focused background of a food market.
Recipes

Author's 'Hot Dog Cookbook' Generates Buzz Ahead of Release

Despite the immediate buzz around a new 'Hot Dog Cookbook' featuring 50 recipes, home cooks will have to wait until May 5, 2026, to get their hands on a copy.

Maya Lin·June 19, 2026
A delicious-looking peach cobbler and apple crisp sit on a picnic table, showcasing summer's trending nostalgic dessert flavors.
Recipes

Summer's Sweetest Trends: Cobbler, Crisps, and Desserts Return

This May, The Peach Cobbler Factory opened its doors in Round Rock, Texas, kicking off a sweet summer trend.

Maya Lin·June 10, 2026
Trader Joe's 'Island Zest' margarita mix bottles on a store shelf, with a hand hesitating to choose one amidst a backdrop of consumer debate.
Recipes

Trader Joe's Margarita Mix Sparks Sales Surge Amid 'Undrinkable' Backlash

On Tuesday, a TikTok review by user @MixologistMaven declared Trader Joe's new 'Island Zest' margarita mix "undrinkable.

Maya Lin·June 5, 2026
Chef's hands carefully plating an artistic dish in a professional kitchen, representing the 2026 James Beard Award nominees.
Recipes

James Beard Award Nominees 2026 Showcase Emerging Culinary Stars

Chef Travis Herbert, a finalist for best chef in the Mountain Region, embodies a shift in the 2026 James Beard Awards, which are increasingly recognizing culinary excellence beyond traditional coastal

Santiago Vargas·May 30, 2026
A delectable spread of unique hybrid desserts, including a croissant-doughnut-muffin, cronut holes, and muffin-cakes, presented invitingly.
Recipes

Discover Amazing Unique Hybrid Dessert Recipes

A single Instagram post featuring a 'Croissant-Doughnut-Muffin' hybrid recently exploded with over 5 million views in just 24 hours.

Santiago Vargas·May 25, 2026