Amy McCarthy

Surely I can do better than mindlessly contributing to the slop economy.

It’s me and my $12 butter against the world.

The hot sauce made in Louisiana can now be found all over the globe. How it got there is complicated.

I'm sorry for all those rude things I said about Chicago's most notorious liqueur

Big money’s tentacles are in your cookies, coffee, and trendy bowl spots

We're all starving for quality food journalism without pay-to-play tactics, shallow takes, and sponsored-powered drivel.

Following the loss of the greatest songwriter in history, I'm drowning my sorrows in biscuits and gravy.

Texas rolled out the red carpet for Michelin in 2024. Now, the tire company is letting us know how they really feel.

How one meal at Saint Claire in New Orleans cured (most of) my restaurant cynicism.

'The Real Food Show' Is a real MAHA snooze

What the hell are we supposed to do when not even salad is safe?

It's hot as hell right now, y'all.

It’s weird that a beloved frozen treat is a symbol of mass destruction, right?

After five years, it’s time for all of us to lock ourselves in the walk-in and go into hibernation for good.

Spring is here, and we're all so ridiculously excited for all the season's fruits and veggies. Here's what we're looking forward to most

Five food journalists descend on the Windy City, revelry ensues

A meditation on what one writer considers to be a purely perfect dish.

After a week of island traveling, one control freak embraces the beauty of dining spontaneously

Summer is around the corner and that means soft-serve season. But restaurants around the country are serving up more than nostalgia, including soft-serve margaritas.

You used to be my homie, you used to be my ace, but now grocery stores are washed selling crap without taste.