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Arts
fromMission Local
4 hours ago

You don't need a visa to experience the S.F. International Arts Festival

Visa acquisition challenges hinder foreign artists' participation in the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
Travel
fromIndependent
11 hours ago

How I became a busfluencer: 'I've had conversations with quirky characters, I've invented games and I've even rubbed shoulders with a former president'

Aisling Bonner reflects on a year of joyful bus commuting, embracing unique experiences and connections along the way.
Brooklyn
fromForbes
1 day ago

These Two Major NYC Restaurants Now Have Second Locations In Brooklyn

Pies 'n' Thighs has opened a second location in Park Slope, celebrating its 20th anniversary and maintaining its community-focused dining experience.
SF food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Exclusive: A local group is taking over all the bars at SF's struggling Saluhall

Saluhall food hall in San Francisco is revitalizing with Spirited Beverage Co. taking over its bars, aiming to create a welcoming community space.
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Na Ponta da Lingua and the Brazilian-American Stories Still Waiting to Be Told - The Village Voice

"When they think of anything regarding Latino films, people automatically think of Mexico, or any other country, but you never think about Brazilian or Brazilian immigrants, or Brazilians in the U.S."
Independent films
London food
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Restaurant review: Former Chapter One chef puts Dublin gallery's wine bar offering back on track

Cathal Leonard's a la carte menu at Margadh is expected to be popular this summer.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Homemade Cafe now serving dinner, plus new Peruvian, Southeast Asian, and shokupan options

New restaurants and revamped eateries are emerging in the East Bay food scene, offering diverse cuisines and expanded menus.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Weekly bread rolls and an Irish bender: six readers on gestures that made them feel less lonely

Kind gestures from others can significantly alleviate feelings of loneliness and foster a sense of connection.
Portland food
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Portugal Restaurant Week offers deals in San Jose, SF, Sonoma

Portugal Restaurant Week showcases Portuguese cuisine with special menus at eight restaurants in the Bay Area and Southern California.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Lumen Coffee 1936 / snkh studio

Lumen Coffee 1936 is a reversible stainless-steel intervention in Yerevan's oldest preserved interior, blending heritage with contemporary design.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Farmers Market Essential Most People Forget To Bring - Tasting Table

Bringing a cooler to a farmers' market is essential for safely transporting perishable items and ensuring food safety.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Keep These 12 Unexpected Ingredients On Hand For Delicious At-Home Sandwiches - Tasting Table

Unexpected ingredients can elevate sandwiches beyond the usual options, providing flavorful and textural variety.
Gadgets
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Prego Pivots From Budget-Tier Pasta Sauce to Small Microphones That Listen to Your Family's Intimate Conversations

Prego introduces the Connection Keeper, a device to record family dinner conversations, promoting disconnection from technology during meals.
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

This Buzzy Seattle Coffee Shop Is Blending Hawaiian And Korean Flavors In A New Way - Tasting Table

Orange Goose Coffee, a Hawaiian and Korean-inspired cafe, started as a pop-up in April 2024 and evolved into a permanent operation by March 2026.
Coffee
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 days ago

OpenTable Acquires Libro: Enhancing Canadian Dining Experience

By combining Libro's localized expertise with our global diner network, we are deepening our commitment to the Canadian dining scene.
Canada news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Want your voice preserved in the Library of Congress? Prego's weird new collab could get you in for just $20

"At StoryCorps, we believe listening is a profound way to honor and connect with our loved ones-and that some of the most meaningful stories are shared in everyday moments, like around the table," Sandra Clark, StoryCorps' CEO, said in a press release.
Wearables
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Sakura Market Brings Japanese Flavors and Convenience to Downtown San Jose

Sakura Market will open in downtown San Jose, offering groceries and Japanese specialties, filling a gap in local grocery options.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Public Space in Use: Region Austral and the Architecture of Everyday Life

Design in architecture focuses on how spaces are used and adapted over time, rather than just what is built.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center celebrates culture with local artists, vendors, and performances on May 2, 2026.
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

How France fell in love with reimagined 19th-century workers' canteens

"It's exploding! 253 bouillon restaurants have opened in France in four years," Bernard Boutboul, a restaurant consultant, told AFP.
Paris food
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Allergies, taxes and and hair phrases: 6 essential articles for life in France

Allergy season in France requires specific pharmacy requests for relief, while tax implications, visa options, and travel destinations are also important topics.
Dining
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

A 13,000-Mile Mission for One Beautiful Loaf

The quest for the best free restaurant bread in America involved extensive travel and surveying over 500 people.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How to Revive the Art of Hanging Out

Finding a 'third place' for casual socializing is essential for meaningful connections without financial burden.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
13 hours ago

Lower Manhattan gets a new arts center focused on Central and Eastern Europe

A new cultural hub in Lower Manhattan showcases contemporary artists from Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on identity under pressure.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles

The proprietor of Clifton's in Los Angeles has decided to permanently close the venue due to safety concerns and rising operational costs.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI isn't built for all languages and cultures. There's a push to fix that

Assem Sabry created Horus, an AI model focused on Egyptian culture, to address the lack of representation in the AI industry.
#restaurant-openings
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Fungi Foods opens brick-and-mortar; plus 2 new cafes, a fresh Filipino option, and a place for egg enthusiasts

A variety of new restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, offering diverse cuisines and dining experiences.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Homemade Cafe now serving dinner, plus new Peruvian, Southeast Asian, and coffee options

El Huarique de Juancito has reopened with a revamped menu, while Causa and Jiams have also launched new dining options in the East Bay.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Spring restaurant superbloom brings new Filipino, burger, Mexican, coffee, and Nicaraguan spots

New restaurants are opening in the East Bay, including Cafe Bolita and GA.RA in Berkeley.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Fungi Foods opens brick-and-mortar; plus 2 new cafes, a fresh Filipino option, and a place for egg enthusiasts

A variety of new restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, offering diverse cuisines and dining experiences.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 days ago

Third Time Lucky for The Conduit? Fingers Crossed...

Birchwood - The Conduit will run as a café and wine bar from day one, with a rooftop restaurant set to follow later this autumn. During the day, the menu leans into high-quality grab-and-go, with things like sausage and egg muffins made using meat from Acre's own butchery, pastries, and stacked sandwiches.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Art Brings Seniors and Students Together in Brooklyn Heights

Art sessions foster intergenerational connections between high school students and senior residents through collaborative creativity and storytelling.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

UC Berkeley strips all political art from trailblazing multicultural center

Right-wing politics in California have led to attacks on immigrant rights and affirmative action, prompting student activism for ethnic studies and community representation.
#pleasant-hill
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities every first and third Friday until November 7, 2025.
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Despite razor-thin profits, chefs give their time and food to charity. Why they do it

Chefs frequently contribute their time and food to charity events, showcasing their commitment to community support.
Travel
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

People Are Sharing Habits They Adopted When Traveling That Made Their Experience Much Better

Effective packing strategies can enhance travel experiences and reduce stress.
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

Philadelphia's New Art Fair Is Betting Big on Community

"I love the way that it allows me to connect as a gallerist with collectors and other artists," Galardi said of Future Fair over a video call.
Arts
Relationships
fromThe Infatuation
4 years ago

Where To Go When You Don't Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But You Actually Kinda Do - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Celebrate your birthday with minimal planning at nice group-friendly spots that feel special.
Dining
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

How to Correctly Eat Mangos, Oysters, Tostadas and More

Artichokes, crab, and doubles are highlighted as unique dishes with specific preparation methods and cultural significance.
#smithfield
fromTime Out London
3 days ago
London food

The City is getting a food market next to the new London Museum

The City of London Corporation plans to transform Smithfield into a vibrant destination with a new food market and community projects.
fromianVisits
3 days ago
London food

Historic Smithfield annexe to reopen as food market in 2028

The Annexe buildings next to Smithfield market will be transformed into a food market and hotel by 2030, alongside the new London Museum.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

The City is getting a food market next to the new London Museum

The City of London Corporation plans to transform Smithfield into a vibrant destination with a new food market and community projects.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Historic Smithfield annexe to reopen as food market in 2028

The Annexe buildings next to Smithfield market will be transformed into a food market and hotel by 2030, alongside the new London Museum.
#art
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

The Swedish social worker documenting Dublin pub culture: 'I usually have a Guinness in one hand and a camera in the other - and I talk to people'

Carina Hedlund has visited Ireland over 30 times since 2011, capturing the warmth of the people she meets in the capital's pubs with her camera.
Berlin
Dining
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

An Asian Restaurant with a Contemporary Twist in Seoul

Aesthetic balance enhances the dining experience at SSOC, blending modern design with the vibrancy of contemporary Asian cuisine.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Taste of North Berkeley: 30+ Food & Drink Tastings

North Berkeley hosts a culinary event featuring over 30 local businesses with diverse tastings and beverages on May 13, 2026.
fromLondon On The Inside
4 days ago

Borough Market Opens After-Hours Event For An Evening of Seafood

The Evening of Seafood will celebrate the best ocean produce with live demos, trader talks, oyster shucking and exclusive dishes, plus renowned restaurants operating on the Market floor.
London food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Longtime Singaporean restaurant returns to Menlo Park after facing eviction

"What we didn't expect was the response - customers were coming by, messaging us, and sharing stories about what the restaurant meant to them. It made us realize this wasn't just a place to eat - it had become part of people's routines and memories."
East Bay food
Portland food
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

This Week In Food: Anyone Want to Buy a Legacy Taqueria?

El Faro faces closure due to rent increase, while Maillards finds a permanent location and Eat Americana has closed after 30 years.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Long lines, martinis and memories as LA says adieu to cherished restaurant Taix

Taix, a historic French restaurant in Los Angeles, will close after 64 years, symbolizing the city's cultural loss amid gentrification.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

I Love Dining Solo At Restaurants - Here Are The Biggest Perks - Tasting Table

Dining solo is increasingly popular, offering unique experiences and advantages like better seating and the freedom to enjoy meals at one's own pace.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

All Roads Lead to Brixton as This Supper Club Goes Perm

Malika Green and Paschelle Brown are opening All Roads, a restaurant in Brixton, on May 8, 2026, focusing on community and Caribbean-inspired cuisine.
Education
fromwww.fb101.com
4 weeks ago

Kitchen Brigades: Empowering Toronto Youth Through Culinary Arts

La Tablee des Chefs and the Toronto District School Board launched the Kitchen Brigades program to teach culinary skills to high school students.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago

Get Mash Up | The Best Fusion Food in London

Fusion food has historically had a bit of a bad rap, with overly gimmicky dishes and unnecessary combinations turning diners off. However, when you drill down into what fusion actually is - blending together flavours, ingredients and techniques from different cuisines - it's something that a lot of chefs are doing all the time.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Tenderloin Buzz: New Yemeni cafe, mystery focaccia, and an easter egg hunt

Adan Cafe and Golden Focaccia are new businesses opening in the Tenderloin, while the Odyssey Art Collective Gallery extends its lease.
London food
fromBon Appetit
2 weeks ago

Inside Hong Kong's Ever-Evolving Eateries

Cha chaan tengs are essential to Hong Kong's dining culture, gaining global attention while maintaining their down-to-earth spirit.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Preschool for All Theory Debunked, the Fate of Lloyd Mall, and Who Wants a "Butter Hole"?

Skeptics have suggested the universal preschool tax was driving high-income earners out of Multnomah County. The latest data doesn't support that notion.
Portland
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Coffee is just the excuse': the deaf-run cafe where hearing people order via sign

He then lowered his fists, extended his thumbs and little fingers, and moved them up and down by his chest, as though milking a cow. Finally, he laid the fingers of one hand flat on his chin and flexed his wrist forward. Hartwell, who has no hearing problems, had just used BSL, British Sign Language, to order his morning latte with normal milk at the deaf-run Dialogue Cafe, based at the University of East London.
Artificial intelligence
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Literary Arts Cafe's Offers Curiously Good Breakfast in a Bookshop

Bacon, egg, and cheese, man. Come on. People always put it on a croissant or something. That's no good. You need strong bread-strong bread to withstand the heat and the grease. This exchange between the author and Andrew Proctor captured the essential philosophy of breakfast sandwich construction, emphasizing the structural integrity required of the bread to properly support the fillings.
Coffee
Dining
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The chef is a metre away from you': the cosy allure of micro-restaurants

Micro-restaurants with communal seating are expanding across the UK, creating intimate dining experiences where strangers connect and solo diners feel welcomed.
SF food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The SF neighborhood seeing a cafe boom

The Richmond District is experiencing a cafe boom with multiple new openings, driven by its status as the city's third-most populous neighborhood and its established reputation as a food and drink destination.
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

Homeward Bound

The expense, return on investment, and volume of investors needed to make it a reality did not make sense. I thought, 'maybe it's time to do something new.' The amount of money you need to run a restaurant in Brooklyn or Manhattan at this point is so crazy. If you fail, the loss is massive. Here, we were able to do a major renovation, we have a 100 bottle wine list, and we can use the ingredients we want and serve them at a decent price point because our overhead is not as bad.
NYC food
Online Community Development
fromEater
1 month ago

Can AI Curate a Great Meal With Strangers?

222 is an AI-powered social platform that matches strangers for curated group activities like dinners and wellness events based on compatibility questionnaires, with penalties for cancellations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dining across the divide: I think certain people need to be locked up'

Retired operations manager and former prison officer agree prisons are necessary for dangerous offenders but fail to rehabilitate repeat low-level offenders with mental-health needs.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The sun may be shining but beware eating alfresco it can turn into an absolute indignity

Alfresco eating can be challenging and embarrassing, especially without proper seating and utensils.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'It's been bittersweet': The Iranian-Iraqi cafe drawing crowds to Hackney

Logma's sandwiches, which have become the most popular item on the menu, were born out of necessity when the owners opened without plates or cutlery.
London food
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The Kitchen as a Social Space: Everyday Rituals and the Making of Place

Can architecture be built from food? Between the fire that warms, the smells that spread, and the bodies that gather around the table, the apparent banality of cooking and eating reveals itself as a choreographed dance of spatial appropriation and belonging. These gestures organize routines, produce bonds, and transform the built environment into lived place. The kitchen- domestic, communal, or urban -thus ceases to be merely a functional space and affirms itself as a territory of encounter.
Design
SF food
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Cafe culture: 10 new coffee and tea shops that are as diverse as the Bay Area is

The Bay Area has experienced significant growth in specialty cafes offering diverse beverages including Asian matcha houses, Latin American coffee spots, Yemeni coffee shops, and Korean pour-over establishments.
Design
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

The Atlas Arrives: Boston's New Allston Landmark for Intellectuals and Foodies - Food & Beverage Magazine

The Atlas Hotel in Allston is a 246-room, 16-story boutique lifestyle hotel blending bold design, academic adjacency, acclaimed cuisine, panoramic views, and sustainability-focused features.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Espanol o francaise? Learn a language because you love it, not because it's useful | Letters

Evaluating a language by its usefulness is reductive about as soul-destroying as telling a passionate mathematician that they don't need to bother learning complex theorems because a computer could do it. I did two language A-levels (German and Japanese) and went on to do a Japanese degree at university. Despite Japanese being less useful than Spanish in terms of the number of speakers, it has enriched my life in countless ways.
Education
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

This New Peckham Cafe Is the Perfect Place to Daydream

Daydreamer, named after the brand's signature house coffee, has opened at Cornerhouse on Rye Lane (which is home to Market Workspace as well as Forza Wine, Tonkotsu, and Nativo), with the full range of Elsewhere's specialty brews, all roasted locally in SE London. They're joined by carefully sourced house favourites and a rotating line-up of single origin coffees, alongside a thoughtful selection of baked goods and some retail products from the Elsewhere range so you can stock up.
Coffee
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Greenpoint Cafe Flower Cat Creates Community

Flower Cat is a Greenpoint café and flower shop that functions as a community living room, hosting music, tarot, art, meditation, and floral services.
Coffee
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Three NorCal siblings are taking their garage cafe to Telegraph Avenue

Three-generation Vietnamese American family transforms garage legacy into GA.RA, a specialty Vietnamese coffee shop bringing Phin-brewed drinks and Southeast Asian flavors to Berkeley.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'An angel in the park': Customers rally around Iranian barista

A coffee seller in London who fled Iran was robbed on his birthday, but his community crowdfunded £3,000 to support him and help install security systems.
London food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Weaving bits of Gaeilge into each pose, my dormant abilities start to waken' - how to put your cupla focail to the test

Growing interest in learning Irish exists beyond traditional Gaeltacht regions and annual Irish language weeks, with accessible opportunities emerging in urban areas.
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