Bastide's meal was unfolding like a delicious dream. An oyster shooter—the essence of the sea—followed by a ceviche of bay scallops, laid out on the plate like an opening orchid.

Steven Holl has designed a wine center and hotel, a colorful, pierced-aluminum clad structure that seems to hover above the rolling landscape.

A soul-food staple finds its highest—and widest—expression at these Music City restaurants.

All food lovers dream of stumbling upon an undiscovered gem and consuming a magical meal in the most civilized of surroundings.

The menu says a Waylon is made with bourbon and smoked Coke. (Insert freebasing joke here.)

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. More than 6 million people will attend this year’s, which started on Saturday and runs until October 10th. Writer Jesse York will be sending us reports all week. This is the second in the series....

Walk around this writer’s native L.A. today, and you’ll find a town defined by the community’s vibrant food and music—and by its indomitable spirit.