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Anne Ewbank

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Serendipity 3’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate has been a New York mainstay for generations.

Food for the Ages: 7 Historical NYC Dishes You Can Still Order Today

Travel through time—and all five boroughs—for these time-tested classics.

Sponsored By NYC Tourism
Inside London’s Gorgeously Curated ‘Art Restaurants’

restaurants

Inside London’s Gorgeously Curated ‘Art Restaurants’

Fine art meets fine dining.

By Anne Ewbank
Food-shaped vehicles have been around for at least a century.

cars

On the Road in a Giant Almond

Nothing captures the attention like big food on wheels.

By Anne Ewbank
Sometimes, even fantastical flavors are rooted in reality.

food

What Does a Galaxy Taste Like?

Exploring how flavor chemists, or "flavorists," create imaginative—and imaginary—flavors.

By Anne Ewbank
The simplest Turkish delight can still come in a range of flavors and colors.

food

In Defense of Turkish Delight

This traditional sweet is actually pretty delightful.

By Anne Ewbank
The Coffee Center aims to demystify the craft of coffee.

food

How a UC Davis Research Center Is Changing the World of Coffee

That’s that UC espresso.

By Anne Ewbank
There are plenty of alternatives to the standard Heinz if you're willing to look for them.

food

The Surprising Origins and Alternatives to Tomato Ketchup

Ketchup is more of a category than a singular sauce.

By Anne Ewbank
The Fiat cremino has been around for more than a century.

cars

Volkswagen Sausage and the Enduring Appeal of Culinary Car-Industry Crossovers

Fiat chocolate? Or how about an iconic pepper grinder?

By Anne Ewbank
Only when we venture far from the city lights do stars show themselves.

travel

10 Travel Resolutions From Atlas Obscura for 2025

This year, we're planning adventures across the world and in our own neighborhoods.

By Anne Ewbank
Two glasses of tonic water, with one glowing under UV light.

food

How to Make Fluorescent Food

A UV light and specific ingredients can make a dish or drink change color.

By Anne Ewbank
Sweet salads are an American holiday tradition.

food

The Glorious World of Sweet Holiday Salads

Cool Whip and Jell-O for everyone!

By Anne Ewbank
Taking travel-ready cheese along with you on a trip might not be a bad idea.

food

Make ‘Travel Cake’ for Your Next Journey

There’s a whole world of creative ways to take food on the road.

By Anne Ewbank
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, or Alice Claypoole Gwynne, stunned in her "Electric Light" costume in 1883.

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Get Inspired by History’s Most Scandalous and Stunning Costumes

For centuries, people have used fancy dress to impress.

By Anne Ewbank
Food with a face is disconcerting. With fangs? Even more so.

food

Gloriously Gruesome Confections for Halloween–and the Rest of the Year

A new cookbook offers recipes that are both wholesome and horrifying.

By Anne Ewbank
Bottles range from bourbon to whiskey to gin.

military history

The Return of 'The Squadron Bottle,' a San Francisco Tradition

Anyone with a military ID can have a shot at this famed bar.

By Anne Ewbank
Fruit, herbs, and flowers can make ice both tasty and pretty.

food

Fancy Ice Is Art in Your Glass

From perfectly clear cubes to flower and fruit fillings, here’s how to level up your ice.

By Anne Ewbank
Peale was the first professional still-life painter in the United States.

paintings

Why We Love Looking at Paintings of Food

For centuries, artists have painted fruit and cakes as a flex.

By Anne Ewbank
A 15th-century Iranian manuscript of the Shahnama ("The Book of Kings)" depicts a lavish banquet.

museums

A New Exhibition Features Culinary Art From Across the Islamic World

The Detroit Institute of Arts will showcase food-themed treasures from near and far.

By Anne Ewbank
This unusual ice cream has a long history.

food

The Unlikely Popularity of Grape-Nuts Ice Cream

This simple flavor has a cross-cultural and cross-generational appeal.

By Anne Ewbank
The Golden Tiki in Chinatown has Dole Whip on the menu

food

A Gastro Obscura Guide to Las Vegas

Intriguing ice cream, 24-hour tiki bars, and more offbeat, off-Strip offerings.

By Anne Ewbank
I had to borrow a kitchen torch to roast this bad boy.

food

Making a Massive Marshmallow, a Giant Chicken Nugget, and More

Feast on a Dorito bigger than your head.

By Anne Ewbank
Strawberries have a fascinating history.

food

How Will You Celebrate Strawberry Season?

Host a strawberry party, go berry-picking, or make strawberry shortcake.

By Anne Ewbank
Springtime meant strawberries, cream, and cakes.

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The 19th-Century ‘Strawberry Parties’ That Raised Money and Spirits Each Spring

Servers wore strawberry hats and green gowns while guests feasted on shortcake, sherbet, and ice cream.

By Anne Ewbank
Making an onion lotus is easier than it looks.

food

Carve a Cucumber Shark and Other Glorious Garnishes

Creating a cute food decoration takes more enthusiasm than skill.

By Anne Ewbank
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