Sep 30th, 2008 · The Latin phrase caveat emptor means let the buyer beware. In New York movie theaters, the rule is caveat eater. Steve Kaplan was eating popcorn while watching the movie "Superbad." He chewed an unpopped kernel and hurt his tooth. He sued for $1,250 in dental repairs. But a judge says you can't reasonably expect every kernel to pop. So Mr. Kaplan gets nothing. On top of that, he says "Superbad" was really bad.
Mar 17th, 2008 · When New York lost one of its top contenders for Best Pastrami Sandwich, foodies around the country went into a funk. But big eaters can rejoice: The Second Avenue Deli is back and as delicious as ever.
Jan 8th, 2008 · Have that burger, says author Michael Pollan, and honor the importance of pleasure in food. The author slices through the nutri-hype with his latest book, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto. Plus: Pollan reveals his own guilty pleasures.
Aug 4th, 2007 · This is the 25th anniversary of the Testy Festy. Adventurous eaters travel to Clinton, Montana, where the featured delicacy for the weekend is Bull Testicles. Tonya Hill, the manager and head chef of the annual festival, talks with Scott Simon.
Feb 1st, 2007 · A new Harvard study says 3.5 percent of women and 2 percent of men qualify as "binge eaters." But not all psychiatrists agree that frequent gorging should be singled out as a separate disorder.
Oct 21st, 2006 · A recent sweet treat is sweeping the nation: Honeycrisp apples, which offer apple eaters the right balance of sweetness, juiciness and crunchiness. But they're only one variety in an array of offerings for "apple snobs."
Sep 27th, 2006 · Washington Post reporter Annie Groer talks about her recent article about picky eaters -- people who just won't eat certain foods or don't let the food on their plate touch. And a sensory psychologist explains what the behavior means.
Sep 27th, 2006 · Guests talk about the new proposal to ban most trans fats from restaurant menus in New York City. Healthy eaters are all for it, but some chefs want the city to stay out of their kitchens and let the diners decide.