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"Top Chef" winner Dale MacKay explained why he calls his former mentor, Daniel Boulud, the best chef in the world.
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Why Dale MacKay Doesn't Let The Top Chef Judges Intimidate Him - Exclusive
Dale McKay of "Top Chef: Canada" and now "Top Chef: World All-Stars" told us in an exclusive interview how he keeps his cool when his cooking is being judged. -
Drunk Bar Owners Can Never Be Successful, According To Jon Taffer - Exclusive
"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer explained why bar owners shouldn't drink on the job if they want to run their bars safely and successfully. -
How Dale MacKay Got Off On The Wrong Foot With Gordon Ramsay - Exclusive
Dale MacKay recounted his slip-ups that didn't leave the best impression with Gordon Ramsay during their first meeting. -
Top Chef Winner Dale MacKay Explained His Food Philosophy And Prepping For World All-Stars - Exclusive Interview
Chef Dale MacKay discussed his preparation for competing in "Top Chef: World All-Stars," how his global travels have influenced his food, and more. -
Jon Taffer Thinks We'll See More Robot Bartenders Soon - Exclusive
"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer explained why he believes we're going to see more robot bartenders in the coming years despite the importance of the human touch. -
Jon Taffer Opens Up About The Future Of Bar Rescue - Exclusive Interview
On "Bar Rescue," Jon Taffer turns bars on the brink of insolvency into profitable businesses. He spoke to Mashed about the likely future of the bar industry. -
David Dobrik Explains The Mysterious Blue Moon Ice Cream - Exclusive
David Dobrik shared that blue moon ice cream is a favorite at his new pizza restaurant and explained more about the flavor itself. -
David Dobrik Told Us Why European Hot Dogs Are Special - Exclusive
Content creator David Dobrik's favorite thing he ate while traveling the world was a European hot dog. He explains what makes them different from American ones. -
We Tried Pepsi's New Sierra Mist Replacement, Starry, And It Was Fine
Sierra Mist is discontinued to make way for Starry, the newest lemon-lime soda from PepsiCo. Read on for our thoughts on Starry, Sierra Mist's replacement. -
The Mystery Of Why Billions Of People Don't Eat Pork
The history of pork as part of the human diet is complicated. Learn about the reasons cultures have refrained from eating pork, both in the past and today. -
We Tried 9 Methods Of Heating Up Oreos And It Was A Wild Ride
Heating up an Oreo is trending on TikTok. We put our creme-filled cookies to the test, heating them in different ways. You'll be surprised to hear the results. -
James Van Der Beek's Heartwarming On-Set Thanskgiving Story - Exclusive
James Van Der Beek recalled one unusual Thanksgiving dinner he had while working on a production outside of the U.S. one year. -
The 11 Best Sandwich Cities In The US
A sandwich can be a beautiful thing, and some places like to bring their own unique spin to the sandwich world. Check out the 11 best sandwich cities in the US. -
James Van Der Beek's Favorite Way To Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers - Exclusive
While discussing his partnership with Libby's Vegetables for Thanksgiving, James Van Der Beek shared his favorite way to use up Thanksgiving dinner leftovers. -
James Van Der Beek On Holiday Traditions And His Worst Thanksgiving Disaster - Exclusive Interview
James Van Der Beek has joined forces with Libby's to support Meals on Wheels. He talks about celebrating Thanksgiving and his favorite green bean casserole. -
We Tried Dutch Bros' New Holiday Drinks
Dutch Bros has three new drinks to get you in the holiday spirit. Thinking of trying one? See what we thought when we tried Dutch Bros' new holiday drinks. -
The Number One Brownie Mistake You're Making, According To Eloise Head - Exclusive
Fitwaffle creator Eloise Head explained the biggest mistake she sees people make when baking brownies and what to do instead. -
We Tried McDonald's New Halloween Bucket Happy Meals. Here's How It Went
McDonald's has brought back a spooky blast from the past with the latest iteration of its iconic Halloween Happy Meal pails. Naturally, we had to snag one. -
The Dangers Of Clean Eating, According To Eloise Head - Exclusive
Fitness and dessert guru Eloise Head, aka Fitwaffle, explained why "eating clean" can be a less effective healthy habit than simply eating in moderation. -
Eloise Head Of Fitwaffle Discusses Her New Book And How To Balance Desserts And Health - Exclusive Interview
Fitwaffle creator Eloise Head discussed her new book, learning to view desserts with moderation, her social media journey, and more in an exclusive interview. -
Dominique Crenn's Favorite Thing About Being An Iron Chef - Exclusive
Dominique Crenn revealed her favorite part of being on "Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend" and why she wasn't overly focused on the competition. -
Dominique Crenn Opens Up About Sexism In Restaurant Kitchens - Exclusive
While discussing her partnership with Hard Rock for breast cancer awareness, Chef Dominique Crenn discussed the sexism that's still a part of the food industry. -
We Tried The New Jack In The Box Basic Witch Shake. Here's How It Went
Because we're proud basic witches, we had to get our hands on Jack in the Box's new Basic Witch pumpkin spice and Oreo shake and try it for ourselves. -
Dominique Crenn On Creating Art In The Kitchen For Cancer Awareness - Exclusive Interview
Chef Dominique Crenn discussed her journey with breast cancer, partnering with Hard Rock for Pinktober, her approach to culinary artistry, and more. -
Gabrielle Reyes' Favorite Pumpkin Baking Hack Is Genius - Exclusive
Singing vegan chef and TikTok star Gabrielle Reyes shared the clever way she uses pumpkin in her baking beyond adding some fall flavor. -
The Most Underrated Chicago Food, According To Chef Lamar Moore - Exclusive
Chicago chef and Certified Angus Beef brand ambassador Lamar Moore knows all about Chicago foods, but this, he says, is the city's most underrated specialty.