We spent last weekend at the San Francisco Street Food Festival and didn't walk away with too much damage to our pockets, but that could be changing. According to SFoodie, the latest event to hit San Francisco is a Street Eats Benefit Gala that'll set attendees back as much as $225. The price tag — which is awfully steep to pay for something coming out of a cart or a truck — got me thinking Read more

There's a reason why food trucks have taken off as a national craze: not only are they an easy and fast dining alternative, but their flavors are also inventive and fresh. But with so many options, and many food trucks congregating in similar areas, it can be difficult to decide what to get. I know it's tough to pick a favorite — it's like choosing a favorite child — but what's your go-to Read more

Though he races around the country serving up alternatives to fast food as the host of The Great Food Truck Race, Tyler Florence slows things down when it comes to feeding his own kids. The Food Network veteran and father of three — Miles, 14, Hayden, 4, Dorothy, 3 — is making it easier than ever for parents to cook healthy, veggie-rich meals for their kids. I sat down with the chef to Read more

Last Summer, the Food Network debuted its first series devoted to the food truck craze, The Great Food Truck Race, a reality competition hosted by Tyler Florence. Today, the network announced that the show will be back for a second season premiering on Aug. 14 at 10 p.m. Eight food trucks from across the country will compete in a "coast-to-coast culinary road trip" through cities like Denver, Read more

The food truck craze first took the nation by storm in 2009, and now, two years later, it shows no signs of stopping. In fact, as the world is introduced to more and more specialty food trucks (think beyond tacos to grilled cheese sandwiches and cupcakes), the trend is evolving. The latest role of the food truck is that of party caterer. Instead of hiring a caterer to do all the cooking for a Read more

A collection of sweet and savory snacks for your desk drawer. — Chow The FDA on radiation safety: "There is no risk to the US food supply." — FDA Was it the Noma book that cost René Redzepi a third Michelin star? — Grub Street SF Food trucks have officially jumped the shark: even Jack in the Box has one. — Eater How foodies are raising money for Japan. — Epi-Log As food prices soar, Read more

Watch Bethenny Frankel eat her way through New York City. — Grub Street NY The Cooking Channel will debut a new show about food trucks, Eat Street. — Fork in the Road Napa Valley is getting its very own food festival. — Eater What you should know about the farm bill. — Serious Eats In search of Rome's holy trinity. — The Atlantic Creamy tomato tuna pasta is a delicious, fast, and easy Read more