This Italian liquor is spreading on U.S. menus as some operators have taken to making it stateside, or even in their own restaurants. It’s typically made by infusing vodka or a similar strong neutral spirit with lemon zest and then sweetening it...

The cherry blossom, or “sakura” in Japanese, is an iconic symbol of springtime in Japan, as well as in some cities in the American mid-Atlantic and Northeast, particularly Washington, D.C., which was gifted some 3,000 of them in 1912 by the mayor...

Plus royal Korean cuisine and a white mole

Tacos al pastor, or shepherd-style tacos, originated as a variation of Middle Eastern shawarma brought to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants...

Plus spaghetti with lobster, risotto with scallops, and a citrus-anise cocktail

Bergamot is a citrus fruit that grows in southern Italy and resembles a makrut lime, with similar bumps but a completely different flavor profile. It’s known for giving Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor and aroma, but it’s now being used in a...