Between running two restaurants in Athens, Georgia—Five & Ten and The National—and working towards opening a third this summer in Atlanta, four-time James Beard Award nominee chef Hugh Acheson stalks eBay for hard-to-find cookbooks he uses for inspiration and research. read more

Doug Crowell, owner of Brooklyn eatery Buttermilk Channel, is an avid collector of historic menus. "I have hundreds of them in books and archival boxes," he says. read more

The voice behind culinary blog, At First Bite, Noria Morales has a palate that skews toward fresh, seasonal, unfussy foods, and when the frequent hostess is in entertaining mode, her table-setting style is similarly classic and straightforward: “I like things with a rustic feel. I’m attracted to old Americana—it’s pure, it’s homey and makes people feel comfortable. It’s good to mix found objects with a beautiful patina with more modern pieces; it’s all about getting the right balance," she says. read more

Brian Van Flandern's new book, Vintage Cocktails, brings mixology to the masses. Featuring gorgeous photos and recipes for dozens of cocktails, it covers them all, from the classic, like the Gin Fizz and Brandy Alexander, to the crazy, like the Missouri Mule and Man O War. A true research buff, Van Flandern has scored his share of barware treasures on eBay. His best find was a Venezuelan bitters bottle from 1824, which he recently donated to The Museum of the American Cocktail. read more

Daughter of country music legend Hank Williams Jr., Holly Williams has been writing her own songs since the tender age of eight and now opens for huge acts, like Keith Urban and John Mellencamp. Often on the road for months at a time, Williams has come to rely on eBay as a one-stop shopping stop, utilizing the online marketplace for everything from shampoo in bulk to All-Clad cookware. read more

A new generation of fast food is sweeping the country and revolutionizing the way Americans dine. Mobile eateries, once designated to city streets and county fairs and dominated by easy options like gyros, hot dogs and tacos, have broken the mold with sophisticated fleets and tech-savvy chefs serving fancy foods such as crème brulee, locally sourced lamb even duck dumplings. read more

Earlier this month, chef Scott Conant debuted his latest venture, Faustina (named after an ancient Roman empress), in downtown Manhattan’s Cooper Square Hotel. Here, the man who Gourmet magazine credited with “raising the roof on the Manhattan school of Italian cooking,” took time out from manning his kitchens to share a favorite, anyone-can-do-it recipe for tagliatelle with peas and prosciutto, along with all the pointers and products one needs to pull it off. read more

Beth Kimmerle, candy book author, blogger, confectionary consultant and chef, is the all-around go-to expert in Candy Land. An avid collector of candy memorabilia, she shared her favorite finds with us. read more

What are the latest trends in everyone's favorite sweet treat? The latest cupcakes come salted, stuffed with flavors like raspberry and cream cheese and even spiked with vodka. read more

If you can't afford to spring for an amorous evening out this Valentine's Day, take a cue from some of the most romantic restaurants around for a domestic dinner party you’re both sure to love. With a little help from the owners and chefs, we help translate the warmth of these intimate dining spaces, so you can pull off the look at home. Bon appetit! read more