You’ve probably read in recipes and heard again and again that you should slice steak and other cuts of meat against grain. But what exactly is “the grain,” and why is it so important to slice against ...

One of the most important steps to ensuring a tender bite happens after cooking. Here’s how to master this tried-and-true carving technique. Claudia Totir / Getty Images If you’ve followed just about ...

Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more. Levitt’s advice is simple: “In my experience, the thing ...