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Watch Duty Hits #1 on Apple App Store as Wildfires Rage in California
Gizmodo.com

Gizmodo spoke with the creator of the app that provides vital alerts about evacuations. more…

Wear OS may get a far better assistant than its current one
Android Central

This new Wear OS update could get you access to Gemini and its extensions on your wrist. more…

We can afford to go to high-end restaurants, but we swear by taking our family to steakhouse chains instead
Business Insider

Recent visits to steakhouse chain restaurants like Outback and The Capital Grille with our teens have felt like the best value for our family of four. more…

How Ray Kroc built McDonald's from a small burger joint into a global fast-food empire
Business Insider

Ray Kroc transformed a small family-owned burger stand into McDonald's, the world's biggest fast-food empire. more…

I live in one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. From the small-town vibes to the shopping centers, here's why I love living here.
Business Insider

I moved to one of the fastest-growing US cities, Celina, Texas, in 2022. I love the friendly people, lively downtown area, and natural beauty. more…

I tried classic cheeseburgers from 4 major chains. The best one came with 2 burger patties coated in melted cheese.
Business Insider

We tried cheeseburgers from Applebee's, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and TGI Fridays to determine a winner for football season. more…

Four Seasons CEO explains why the hotel brand is betting on $4,000-a-night cruises and private jet tours
Business Insider

Four Seasons' portfolio includes private jet tours and a coming cruise ship that would keep high-paying travelers within its network. more…

Non-alcoholic spirit CEO said the US Surgeon General's comments will further shift the culture around drinking
Business Insider

Malin Martin, the CEO of non-alcoholic brand Free Spirits, says the US surgeon general's statement on alcohol consumption will impact consumers. more…

Here's who would save money with Trump's plan to eliminate taxes on tips
Business Insider

President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to end taxes on tips could benefit Gen Zers and restaurant workers. more…

My kids visited the US after moving to Spain. They were surprised at how many people wore their pajama pants in public and how big portions were.
Business Insider

My family moved to Spain over a year ago. While visiting the US my kids were surprised at how much ice people put in their drinks. more…

Younger millennials and older Gen Zers were wise to not buy homes last year — but 2025 may be much different
Business Insider

Millennials and Gen Zers made the right call by not buying homes last year as mortgage rates wreaked havoc. Here's what's set to change in 2025. more…

I explored 3 beach towns in 'the Hamptons of the South'. One of the Florida gems was my favorite by a landslide.
Business Insider

I went to Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Seaside in Florida's 30A, "the Hamptons of the South." Here's why Seaside was the best and what to do there. more…

Famous ‘Tree of Life’ slumps but struggles to survive on WA coast after recent storms
Tacoma News Tribune

The tree that defies all odds is social-media famous. more…

Four veteran Delray Beach firefighters on leave after ladder truck collision with train
Palm Beach Post

The crossing gates were lowered and the fire truck was straddling the tracks when the high-speed train approached, a video of the collision shows. more…

How the LA Fires Are Impacting Hollywood
Time

From celebrities’ homes being burned down to disruptions to film and TV production as well as awards season, the entertainment industry is deeply affected. more…

Monopoly getting a major overhaul in 2025, plus new expansions built for speed
Polygon

Monopoly, the classic board game that originated more than 100 years ago as an anti-capitalist critique of wealth inequality, is getting a fresh coat of paint and some interesting new features. Hasbro vice president of board games Brian Baker told Polygon in … more…

Los Angeles restaurants, chefs help serve food to provide relief for fire victims
ABC News

Amid the Los Angeles fires with no known cause, chefs and restaurants are opening their doors to help with discounted meals and free food to feed the affected community. more…

App Privacy Updates for Teens
The New Yorker

Jiji Lee and Patrick Clair humorously riff on privacy updates for teens on various apps, including Instagram, Uber, and X. more…

In New Orleans, the Party Goes On
The New Yorker

What Bourbon Street means to a city still reeling from the New Year’s Eve terror attack. Paige Williams reports. more…

Meta Smart Glasses First Big Cultural Moment Is a Terror Attack
Gizmodo.com

The New Orleans attacker used Meta smart glasses to help him plan. more…

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, January 6
Digital Trends

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help. more…

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, January 7
Digital Trends

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help. more…

Behind the scenes of a Royal Caribbean cruise as captured by the iPhone 16 Pro
Digital Trends

What does it look like behind the scenes of one of the world's biggest cruise ships? I found out and captured it all on my iPhone 16 Pro. more…

The Anti-Social Century
The Atlantic

Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality. more…

Software is eating the world, all right (2024)
Medium

I retired from my IT career a couple of months ago after 43 years of commercial software product development and transitioned to the real world where I run two “brick-and-mortar” small businesses. I… more…

The Rise of the French Fry Cartel
Jacobin.com

After decades of consolidation, just four firms now control at least 97 percent of the $68 billion frozen potato market. A new spate of antitrust lawsuits accuses them of brazen price-fixing. more…

The '90s weren't that great
Slowboring.com

Nostalgia isn't what it used to be more…

A Three Month Review of Kagi Search and the Orion Web Browser (2024)
Flatfootfox.com

There's a new web search in town! I spent the start of 2024 kicking the tires on Kagi's paid search and their Orion web browser. more…

Engineer Eats Efficiently (For $2.50 a Day)
Futureboy.us

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7 simple Google Maps features that will make your life easier
Android Police

Here are seven Google Maps features I use all the time — you might love them, too more…

Matthew Fisher blends antiquity with "comforts of quiet luxury" in New York gallery
Dezeen

Designer Matthew Fisher has created a gallery and display space for his stoneware objects in New York City's Seaport neighbourhood, referencing ancient culture and contemporary performance design. The M Fisher Seaport Gallery is located at the southern tip of… more…

We Predict These Food Trends Will Take Over in 2025
Food52.com

Spotting future food trends can feel tricky, but the simplest way to gauge what’s coming is by paying attention to what's already gaining traction—not just in restaurants, but in cocktails, grocery aisles, and home kitchens. As someone who loves food trends, … more…

Seafood & chicken at unsafe temps, no hot water, old butter at Wichita KS restaurants
Yahoo Entertainment

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Wendy’s Cheeseburgers Are Just 25 Cents Right Now—Here’s How to Snag One
Allrecipes.com

Just add it to your delivery order. more…

72-Year-Old Earning $160,000 in Dividends Shares His 'Best Advice' and Top 10 Stock Picks
Yahoo Entertainment

As top AI stocks take a breather amid valuation and demand concerns, investors are expected to increase their focus on dividend stocks in 2025 for stable... more…

The Cooking Staple I Buy Once a Year in January and Use Every Single Day (It Saves Me So Much Money)
Thekitchn.com

I discovered it at one of my favorite restaurants. READ MORE... more…

The “Restaurant-Quality” Frozen Pizza I’ll Stock in My Freezer Forever (I’m Never Buying Another Brand!)
Thekitchn.com

That crust! READ MORE... more…

Fin de la dérogation titres-restaurant : certains supermarchés jouent les prolongations
Journal du geek

Alors même que l'achat de produits "cuisinables" n'est plus autorisé avec des titres-restaurant depuis le 1er janvier, certaines enseignes font profiter leurs clients d'un petit répit. more…

Tickets-resto : certains supermarchés les acceptent encore, mais jusqu’à quand ?
Journal du geek

Alors même que l'achat de produits "cuisinables" n'est plus autorisé avec des titres-restaurant depuis le 1er janvier, certaines enseignes font profiter leurs clients d'un petit répit. more…

Many people are saying a luxury Dubai property developer will blow $20B on US datacenters
Theregister.com

Successful real-estate billionaire and Donald Trump walk into a bar... At a news conference on Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump said Dubai-based luxury property developer DAMAC plans to invest $20 billion over an undisclosed period to build datacenters i… more…

10 Sunday Reads
Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • The Truth About Musk, From His Biographer: A viral Bluesky thread introduced tens of thousands around the world to a first glimpse of a forthcoming biography of Elon Mu… more…

5 Key Enterprise SEO And AI Trends For 2025
Search Engine Journal

AI is reshaping enterprise SEO in 2025, driving change through multimodal strategies and cross-platform integration to help brands stay ahead in a new digital era. The post 5 Key Enterprise SEO And AI Trends For 2025 appeared first on Search Engine Journal. more…

Inflation: Inflationsrate im Saarland zum Jahresende gestiegen
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Inflation“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Inflationsrate im Saarland zum Jahresende gestiegen“. more…

Hotel- und Gaststättenverband: Krise im Gastgewerbe: "Die Leute halten ihr Geld zusammen"
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Hotel- und Gaststättenverband“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Krise im Gastgewerbe: "Die Leute halten ihr Geld zusammen"“. more…

Kalenderblatt: Was geschah am 10. Januar?
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Kalenderblatt“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Was geschah am 10. Januar?“. more…

Nach "El Gordo" neue Chance: Spanische Jesuskind-Lotterie bringt Geldsegen
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Nach "El Gordo" neue Chance“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Spanische Jesuskind-Lotterie bringt Geldsegen“. more…

Stillgelegte Baustelle: Investor will neues Hotelkonzept für Elbtower
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Stillgelegte Baustelle“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Investor will neues Hotelkonzept für Elbtower“. more…

Auch Sturmflut: Sturm sorgt für Schäden und Verkehrsprobleme im Norden
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Auch Sturmflut“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Sturm sorgt für Schäden und Verkehrsprobleme im Norden“. more…

Brände in Kalifornien: Hilton bis Kaulitz: Promis fliehen vor Flammen
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Brände in Kalifornien“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Hilton bis Kaulitz: Promis fliehen vor Flammen“. more…

Goldschatz in Museum gestohlen: Vier Männer wegen Diebstahls von Keltengold vor Gericht
Die Zeit

Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Goldschatz in Museum gestohlen“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Vier Männer wegen Diebstahls von Keltengold vor Gericht“. more…

Today Is the Last Day You Can Say ‘Happy New Year,’ According to Larry David
Cracked.com

By JM McNab Published: January 07th, 2025 more…

Die Finanzquellen der neuen Machthaber in Syrien
Faz.net

Die Rebellen haben ihre Arme wie eine Krake über ihre Gebiete ausgestreckt. Ein verzweigtes Netzwerk verschaffte ihnen das Geld, das sie brauchten. Ein Modell für ein neues Syrien ist dies nicht, erklärt die Konfliktforscherin. more…

Wolfgang Puck's Beverly Hills Restaurants Providing Free Meals to First Responders
TMZ

First responders can eat well after a long day of fighting the blazes plaguing Los Angeles ... 'cause a couple hot spots in Beverly Hills are handing out free food to emergency services personnel. TMZ has learned ... Spago and Crustacean --… more…

From Blankets to Ladders, 10 Fire Safety Tools to Always Have on Hand
Rolling Stone

From 25 foot long ladders to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, these fire safety tools are essential additions to your emergency preparedness kit. more…

Watching the L.A. Fires Close In
Rolling Stone

As the eastern and western fringes of the sprawling metropolis are ravaged by wildfires, it's hard not to feel like a sitting duck more…

You can now book The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through Hyatt
The Points Guy

Last year, Hyatt teased a new partnership in Las Vegas that would see The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (made up of The Venetian and The Palazzo) join World of Hyatt. As of now, that partnership is live, and World of Hyatt members can now earn and burn at the onl… more…

Now open: Ritz-Carlton adds another luxury name to Bangkok’s booming hotel scene
The Points Guy

Bangkok’s luxury hotel scene is nothing short of spectacular, ranging from a hip Standard hotel (that you can now book with Hyatt points!) to the Rolodex of luxe brands one would expect: Four Seasons, Capella and St. Regis, among many others. Now, there’s a n… more…

Now open: W Sao Paulo brings a new luxury Marriott hotel to Brazil
The Points Guy

It’s well known that Marriott’s W Hotels brand has been rolling out sleek new transformations worldwide and opening hotels in must-visit cities. These openings include a significant refresh of the W Union Square in New York City and the recent opening of the … more…

Heated ski lift and new hotel: What it’s like at Deer Valley’s new East Village this season
The Points Guy

There’s a new level of luxury skiing at Deer Valley, as a brand-new bubble lift with heated seats just opened at this ski-only Utah resort. While the recent opening of the six-person Keetley Express lift and some skiable terrain on the new East Village expans… more…

Looking to Help Those Facing LA’s Wildfires? Check Out These Resources and Places to Donate
IndieWire

Los Angeles Wildfires: Resources and places to donate, including American Red Cross and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. more…

Rybakina defends ex-coach Vukov after suspension
BBC News

Elena Rybakina says she was never mistreated by her former coach Stefano Vukov, who has been suspended by the WTA. more…

Massive bluefin tuna sells for $1.3 million at Japanese market
Quartz India

A 608-pound bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on Sunday, making it the second-most expensive tuna sold at Japan’s premiere wholesale fish markets since record-keeping began in 1999.Read more... more…

Negotiations to prevent a massive port strike resume today. Here's what you need to know
Quartz India

The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are set to resume labor negotiations Tuesday in the hopes of averting a sequel to October’s massive port strike.Read more... more…

Los trucos del pesto perfecto, según Massimo Bottura, el Adrià de la cocina italiana: sin piñones y con más que albahaca
Directoalpaladar.com

La cocina italiana se ha caracterizado desde hace décadas por su sencillez. Sin embargo, eso no ha imposibilitado su éxito más allá de las fronteras del país transalpino. Tanto como para que, incluso, sea víctima de su propio éxito y se vean miles de copias d… more…

A Love Note to Peru (& Why You Have to Visit!)
Nomadicmatt.com

I waited far too long to visit Peru. I have no real good reason why I didn’t head there sooner than I did. The country had been on my “must visit” list for years, but there was always a reason I couldn’t go. “It’s the wrong season,” “I don’t want to go alone,… more…

Red Lentil Soup
Loveandlemons.com

This red lentil soup recipe is exactly what I’m craving these days. It’s cozy and warming, but nourishing too. Blended red lentils thicken the broth (no cream here!) and give each bowl a boost of plant-based protein. Aromatic veggies and cumin add earthy dept… more…

The dark side of William Burroughs, wife killer behind Daniel Craig’s Queer
Al Jazeera English

The renowned author murdered his wife before going on to become one of America's most influential figures in literature. more…

Inzaghi has Pisa dreaming of Serie A after 34 years away
Sky Sports

Pisa are on course to return to Serie A for the first time in 34 years. Now under the ownership of wealthy businessman Alexander Knaster, it is a club transformed. But the real catalyst for change this season has been the arrival of Filippo Inzaghi in the sum… more…

Who owns that restaurant? The answer can affect food safety in unexpected ways, researchers find
Phys.Org

Imagine going on a road trip and passing several seemingly identical McDonald's restaurants. Despite their uniform appearance, their ownership may vary widely: One might be run by a family, another by an individual entrepreneur, and others owned directly by t… more…

Regal Cineworld Names Kelly Dowdy Chief Digital & Tech Officer, Adam Snow As Chief Strategy Officer
Deadline

Regal Cineworld Group has appointed Kelly Dowdy as Chief Digital and Technology Officer and Adam Snow as Chief Strategy Officer. Both execs will report to Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Regal Cineworld Group. Dowdy will oversee Cineworld’s IT and … more…

Sturmtief „Bernd“ sorgt für Schäden und Verkehrsprobleme im Norden
DIE WELT

Bäume auf Straßen und Gleisen, ausgefallene Fähren: Ein Sturmtief wirbelt im Norden Deutschlands so einiges durcheinander. Auch Menschen werden verletzt. more…

Diese sechs Bahnhöfe gelten als die schönsten der Welt
DIE WELT

Manche Bahnhöfe sind mehr als nur reine Zweckbauten. Das beweisen die Gewinner in der Kategorie „Die schönsten Personenbahnhöfe der Welt 2024“ des Architekturpreises Prix Versailles World – WELT kmpkt stellt sie dir vor. more…

„Verrat an Tieren“ - Veganes Restaurant schließt nach wütenden Protesten wegen Fleisch auf der Speisekarte
Focus

Finanzielle Probleme und wütende Veganer haben die Schließung eines ehemals veganen Restaurants in Kalifornien erzwungen. „Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery“ beendet nach 14 Jahren den Betrieb. more…

Inklusion - McDonald's verabschiedet sich von Diversity-Zielen und gibt neuen Kurs bekannt
Focus

Der Fast-Food-Riese McDonald's ändert seinen Ansatz zur Diversität. Diversität fördert Chancengleichheit und stellt sich gegen Diskriminierung und Vorurteile. more…

Inklusion - McDonald's verabschiedet sich von Diversity-Zielen und gibt neuen Kurs bekannt
Focus

Der Fast-Food-Riese McDonald's ändert seinen Ansatz zur Diversität. Diversität fördert Chancengleichheit und stellt sich gegen Diskriminierung und Vorurteile. more…

15 Euro pro Stunde - Gewerkschaft verlangt höhere Löhne von McDonald's und Burger King
Focus

McDonald's, Burger King und Co. zahlen nach Ansicht der Gewerkschaften so niedrige Löhne, dass Beschäftigte zusätzlich staatliche Leistungen in Anspruch nehmen müssen. Für den DGB ein Skandal. Die Gewerkschaft will 15 Euro pro Stunde als Einstiegslohn. more…

Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back on booze
CBC News

Whether it's for a celebration, a gathering or an evening to unwind, Canadians increasingly favour non-alcoholic options over beer, wine and spirits. But while much of the narrative has focused on sober consumers, it's also being driven by those who still con… more…

The Powerful Promise Of Civic Brands
Brandingstrategyinsider.com

As we enter the New Year, let’s think about the significance of brands slightly differently. Let’s think about the reciprocal, significant connections between brands, cities and citizens of those cities. Let’s think about brands not as cars or toilet tissues … more…

Homescreen! Ein Blick auf das Smartphone von Peyman Pouryekta
Basicthinking.de

Der Beitrag Homescreen! Ein Blick auf das Smartphone von Peyman Pouryekta von Beatrice Bode erschien zuerst auf BASIC thinking. Über unseren Newsletter bleibst du immer aktuell. In der Serie „Homescreen!“ präsentieren wir die Homescreens von Menschen aus der … more…

How Domino’s CMO Kate Trumbull navigates inflation and reviving the brand
Digiday

In this episode of the Digiday Podcast, Kate Trumbull, Domino’s evp and CMO joins co-host, and senior marketing reporter, Kimeko McCoy, to talk about Domino’s brand playbook. more…

Links 1/7/2025
Nakedcapitalism.com

Our anti-fragile daily links: Oat milk hazards? China new virus assessment, Biden drillling ban, Trudeau quits, France looting of Africa, EU leaders + Starmer v. Musk, Finkelstein on Gaza defeat, China currency wars? Trump v. hush money sentencing, private cr… more…

McDo lance de nouveaux produits en France, comme pendant les JO, inspirés d’autres pays et à durée limitée
Le HuffPost

Sept nouveaux produits tirés de menus internationaux seront disponibles dès le mardi 7 janvier dans les restaurants français pour une dizaine de jours. more…

Royaume-Uni : harcèlement, racisme, homophobie... Des centaines d’employés attaquent McDonald’s
Le HuffPost

Il y a un an et demi, une enquête de la BBC avait mis au jour ces pratiques. Près de 450 restaurants de la chaîne sont pour l’instant mis en cause. more…

Voici le meilleur restaurant de France selon les utilisateurs de The Fork, et il ne coûte pas plus de 20 €
Le HuffPost

L’appli de réservation de restaurants vient de dévoiler son classement des 100 meilleures tables françaises. Et, surprise, la première place est occupée par une adresse parisienne plutôt bon marché. more…

Attaque à La Nouvelle-Orléans : à Bourbon Street, un mémorial rend hommage aux victimes
Le HuffPost

Des croix en bois, des bougies et des fleurs ont été déposées dans la rue où 14 personnes sont mortes lors d’une attaque à la voiture-bélier lors des festivités du Nouvel An. more…

Les images terrifiantes de Los Angeles menacée par un violent feu de forêt
Le HuffPost

Entre évacuations par milliers, tempête de vent et panique générale, l’incendie de Pacific Palisades n’a pas fini de semer le chaos à Los Angeles. more…

Dry January : ces cinq boissons pour remplacer l’alcool analysées par une nutritionniste
Le HuffPost

Un soda, une bière sans alcool ou un jus de fruit pour remplacer un verre d’alcool ? On a demandé à une nutritionniste d’analyser la composition de cinq boissons différentes. more…

Incendies à Los Angeles : Paris Hilton et d’autres stars partagent des images de leurs maisons dévastées
Le HuffPost

Comme la riche héritière américaine, plusieurs autres célébrités ont perdu leur maison dans les flammes, à l’instar de Mandy Moore et Billy Crystal. more…

Plus légère et plus pratique, la pinsa peut-elle détrôner la pizza?
Slate.fr

Cette variante a conquis l'Italie grâce à ses arguments diététiques et à un marketing bien rodé, qui n'hésite pas à tordre (un peu) l'histoire de la Rome antique. more…

The "Last Minute, No Pressure" Invitation
Psychology Today

No planning guilt, no overthinking, no stress—just a simple way to make the connection we crave actually happen. more…

5 Unconventional Ways to Defy Perfectionism
Psychology Today

By challenging perfectionism in unusual ways, it's possible to achieve greater success—and a greater sense of freedom. more…

Your Afternoon Chat: Mocktails and Other Treats for Dry January (and Beyond)
Gofugyourself.com

What can we shake up? The post Your Afternoon Chat: Mocktails and Other Treats for Dry January (and Beyond) first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. more…

Stylish, Delicious: New Hotels And Restaurants In Washington D.C.
Forbes

In contrast to its image as a solid, monument laden city, Washington D.C. has a vivid restaurant scene and interesting hotels either new on the scene or reinvented. more…

Michael Schwartz And Andrew Zimmern To Host Table For Change Dinner In Miami
Forbes

James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz is partnering with Rethink Food to host a special dinner gala called Table for Change on January 22, 2025. more…

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Brings Gold Standard Sushi To This Year’s Golden Globe Awards
Forbes

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is once again the official chef at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. more…

White Castle Opens 2025 Valentine’s Day Reservations
Forbes

Once a year, the fast food chain pulls out all the stops for date night. more…

Celebrate Elvis’s Birthday With This Carnival Season Confection
Forbes

There’s no doubt The King would’ve swooned for this memorable King Cake created in New Orleans. more…

The 10 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts In Cancun
Forbes

The best adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Cancun allow for a grown-up getaway free from the distraction of children. Here are our top picks for 2025. more…

85 Chefs Share Their Restaurant Trend Predictions For 2025
Forbes

From turning to AI to a “less is more” attitude to finding inspiration in lesser talked about cultures, there’s a lot cooking up in kitchens this year. more…

O Little Town Of Tuckahoe, What Good Food You Have!
Forbes

For a village only 6.7 square miles, Tuckahoe is jammed with good places to eat. more…