Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. If you like Japanese food, you may enjoy Japanese sake as well. But many of us ...

Wine may be the classic option for high-minded food pairings, but one writer believes beer should be your go-to choice. Here's why. For more than 20 years John Holl has been covering the beer industry ...

Wine often gets all the attention in terms of its food synergies. While it is a favorite go-to for many of us, there is something to be said about how great cocktails can go with many dishes: ...

That expensive organic spinach you’ve been eating might not be doing as much for your body as you think. The shocking truth is that many nutrient-rich foods fail to deliver their full benefits when ...

Food pairing and cross-cultural culinary practices represent a confluence of tradition, chemistry and sensory perception that underpins global gastronomy. This field examines how ingredients are ...

Of the many culinary sins of our nation, perhaps the most egregious was the partitioning of food and drink into two different cultures. Ask any wine professional—hell, ask any European—and they’ll ...

With a few notable exceptions – like sake at a sushi omakase or mezcal at a high-end Mexican restaurant – food and alcohol pairings usually center around wine. Wine-food partnerships like Cabernet ...

“What do you think pairs well with Funyuns?” asks Kirstin Jackson of the 20 curious students gathered for an evening workshop she’s leading at San Francisco’s non-profit community cooking school 18 ...

If you’re looking for a sweet pairing that’s also anti-inflammatory, make dark chocolate and berries your go-to. Dark ...