Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. The rhythmic pounding of my late grandma’s century-old mortar and pestle is as familiar to me as any lullaby. The ...

India, Thailand, and Indonesia are just a few places that are well-known for their rich and aromatic curries. Curry has a long and curious history, and the word itself can be hard to define, but one ...