Dandelion Chocolate initially started in 2010 as a side project of former tech-entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Dandelion Chocolate, Todd Masonis. What was once a simple operation, with him and his friends growing small cacao plans and making chocolate to sell out of his garage, has now transformed into one of the leading chocolate making companies not only the Bay Area, but also in the burgeoning industry of American craft chocolate. Today, this passion and obsession for quality, single-

Next time you unwrap a candy bar, consider this: an estimated 2.3 million children work in the cocoa fields of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. A number of major chocolate companies such as Nestlé, Mars and Hershey are a part of this problem and moreover, have acknowledged their usage of child slavery in their chocolate production. Despite this fact, many of these big league chocolate companies have yet to take meaningful action against the practice. On the other side of the spectrum, Amsterdam-based c

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! Celebrate Ireland decked out in green with these three traditional Irish dishes with a modern twist courtesy of Frank Proto, Chef-Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. These staples are guaranteed to satisfy even the most hungry of guests and are easy to make with Chef Proto's direction and commentary.

The Tilden Hotel is a chic boutique property once known as the Mark Twain Hotel. Originally built in 1928, the reimagined property boasts a rotating art collection of local artists; Tilden Cafe which serves a selection of high quality coffee and tea drinks alongside SF-based JANE’s pastries; a lively lobby that doubles as a great workspace thanks to free Wi-Fi, charging areas, a hip vibe and communal spaces; and last, but certainly not least, The Douglas Room.

Traveling through airports and train stations is rarely enjoyable. But you can count on Japan, more specifically the Setouchi region in Japan's southwest area, to make it at least a little more fun-filled thanks to its range of unique specialty items offered throughout its various transit hubs. Right off the plane or train travelers can experience some of the region’s most well-known offerings, such as the juice and soup faucets that are found throughout Setouchi.

For those unfamiliar with San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, it’s an area that is continually evolving and growing. Though a little rough around the edges, there has been an increase of trendy openings popping up in the least likely places. The latest surprising gem to open its doors in SoMa is The Pawn Shop.

While falling madly in love with someone while studying abroad isn’t too far-fetched of an idea, going on to marry that person, despite an enormous language barrier, and then proceeding to start a business within two years of knowing each other is less common. This is the story of Chefs Gregorio and Paige Spinzo.

Valentine’s Day is around the corner so we chatted with Michael Laiskonis, Creative Director at the Institute of Culinary Education at the helm of the school's bean-to-bar Chocolate Lab on something that’s sure to impress your S.O.: homemade chocolate truffles!

Last month San Francisco welcomed yet another newcomer to its roster of highly acclaimed seafood-centric restaurants. Unlike other seafood spots that may come off as stuffy or ostentatious, Ayala strives to bring to the San Francisco culinary scene a dining experience that showcases the high-quality of seafood the city is known for, in a way that's inviting and accessible to everyone.

StarChefs, the national restaurant industry magazine, has announced their 2019 New York Rising Star award winners. While StarChef's Rising Star Awards honors up and coming chefs who are shaking up the contemporary American dining scene throughout the nation, those honored in the New York category are particularly talented and are widely recognized as some of the most notable chefs today.

When’s the last time you dined in Long Beach? From Mexican, Cambodian and French to vegan and barbecue, you can find nearly every cuisine under the Californian sun in this diverse coastal city. Thanks to its array of multicultural influences, local California classics such as fresh seafood never get old. With an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and hometown pride for locally owned businesses, Long Beach has an under-the-radar culinary scene waiting to be explored. Check out this roundup o

It's the most wonderful time of the year and there are few places better to take it all in than New York City! Aside from shopping at Christmas markets, ice skating, admiring the Rockefeller tree, seeing the Rockettes, strolling by glowing storefronts and other Big Apple traditions, this city gets extra lit thanks to outrageously festive holiday pop-ups that completely transform favorite hot spots into whole new worlds filled with more spirit than you could ever wish for.

If you haven’t already heard, the second Nutella Café in the country is officially open! Following Ferrero’s first delicious launch of the Nutella Café in Chicago, the beloved chocolate hazelnut company opened it’s highly anticipated (the lines were insane opening day!) café’s doors in New York City on Nov. 14.

Comfort food never fails to put you in a better mood. From rich, indulgent pasta dishes to classic chicken noodle soups with Asian flair, these 20 dishes that are pretty much guaranteed to fill you up and brighten your mood, despite the chilly weather and, most likely, rough, snowy commutes.

The holiday season is upon us! As a kid, most of us had a favorite holiday cookie he or she looked forward to munching on every year. Or if you’re like me, maybe your favorite cookies were any freshly baked batch, paired with a glass of milk. Now that we’re adults, no doubt we still enjoy cookies, but how about cocktails inspired by our favorite holiday cookies? Game changer.

You can’t visit Bowling Green, Ky., and not visit the Pie Queen. One step inside the old-fashioned Boyce General Store and you know you’re in for an authentic dining experience — one where you can taste the love in each bite. The store, built in 1869, is filled with antiques, mason jars, old-timey memorabilia, vintage dinnerware and mugs, Coca-Cola collectibles and even a cake stand collection, all owned by Pie Queen, Brie Golliher.

Sure, Thanksgiving is a day to spend with loved ones and family, eating good food and enjoying one another’s company. But let’s be honest. No one likes a dry turkey. The thing is—how do you politely pass on turkey on Thanksgiving without offending the chef? Answer: you can’t. So hopefully they read this article before the big feast!

Imagine taking a seat at your favorite brunch spot where the featured dish is a Manchurian scorpion frittata with lobster, onions and asparagus or starting off your dinner with a mealworm popover and tapenade appetizer. If one Brooklyn-based chef has his way, these insect dishes will be filling mainstream restaurant menus sooner than you think.

The second annual Taste of sbe is in full swing. Known for restaurant brands such as Katsuya, Umami Burger, Cleo and The Bazaar; nightlife spots such as Hyde, Skybar and Doheny Room; and hotels such as The Redbury, SLS Hotels, Delano and the Mondrian, lifestyle hospitality company sbe is bringing together a team of seven international celebrity chefs for three weekends of interactive culinary events and world-class collaborations this fall.

If you’re Filipino or grew up with Filipino people, chances are you’ve tasted Jollibee’s fried chicken, or the fast-food joint’s signature Jolly Spaghetti, a sweet twist on the Italian dish that is cooked with chunks of ham and hot dog. Or perhaps you’re familiar with their indulgent peach mango pie, filled with—what else—sweet Philippine mangoes.