When the chef Chintan Pandya and his partners decided to name their restaurant group Unapologetic Foods, they made it clear that they wouldn’t water down their vision for Indian cooking in New York.

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Many years ago, I became a Phaal Curry ...

You know that rush you get when you bite into something so spicy it makes your eyes water and your nose run? What if that intense physical reaction isn’t just masochistic food enjoyment, but actually ...

Gone are the days when cayenne and Tabasco peppers were the predominant source of spice on Southern tables. Now our meals are enlivened with a wide range of peppers, many, like the cayenne, native to ...

Fried chicken on a bun isn’t exactly new, but it reached trendy heights in 2019 when Popeye’s released a chicken sandwich that became a viral sensation. Since then, other fast-food joints have ...

I compared spicy chicken sandwiches from Burger King, McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and Wendy's. I thought Burger King's sandwich had a nice kick but not the crispiest chicken patty. Chick-fil-A's ...

That fiery ramen bowl, a plate of Tibetan laphing, or a round of Delhi-style golgappe, spicy foods are irresistible for many of us. But have you ever wondered what all that chilli heat is doing inside ...

That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — International Hot and Spicy Food Day is celebrated on Jan. 16 each year, and it’s all about enjoying food with a little extra heat! While Hawaiʻi isn’t known for its native spicy ...