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LA food
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

Valerie Confections Brings a Cute Garden Patio and Daytime Menu to Glendale

Back in November 2022, Valerie Confections moved into a 5,000-square-foot Glendale location that became the primary retail, baking, and chocolate production facility.It's shifted to dine-in operations this week by refreshing an adjacent garden into a covered patio with a daytime menu that goes beyond chocolate and pastry.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

The Eater Guide to Eating and Drinking Around the 2023 U.S. Open in Los Angeles

Los Angeles will be the center of the golf world this week as the 2023 U.S. Open Golf Championship comes to the city for the first time in 75 years.Hosted by the Los Angeles Country Club, long considered one of the most exclusive (and well-designed) golf courses in the world, this year's U.S. Open will bring thousands of fans to the Westside of LA around Century City and Beverly Hills.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

19 classic LA greasy spoons every Angeleno should try

Diners are a beloved and familiar figure in American life.Every city is filled with restaurants that help start the day by serving short stacks of pancakes or hearty egg combination platters that include hash browns.And while lunchtime dishes include patty melts, Cobb salads, or salty pastrami, these dishes hit just right during late night hours, too.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

Upscale West Hollywood Restaurant Offers Discounted Dinner to Industry Pros

Inspired by the success of his initiative in New York City, chef John Fraser is bringing the Industry Table to his restaurant Ardor in West Hollywood at the Edition hotel.The program offers industry professionals working in the hospitality industry the opportunity to dine at Ardor (or at a select number of his NYC places) at cost, which amounts to a 70 percent discount.
Eater LA
11 months ago
LA food

15 Splurge-Worthy Sushi Restaurants in Orange County

Orange County is on a sushi tear right now.Sugarfish is slated to open in Corona del Mar later this year, and there are already tons of splurge-worthy options to enjoy around the county.That includes sushi-yas like Michelin-lauded Hana Re and the deeply personal Omakase by Gino, as well as longstanding favorites like Shunka Sushi in Costa Mesa and Hamamori at South Coast Plaza.
Eater LA
1 year ago
LA food

A New High-End Omakase Counter Is Coming to Gardena From Katsu Sando Chef Daniel Son

One of LA's most noteworthy sushi chefs, Daniel Son, has acquired the Kanpachi space in Gardena with plans to finally open his own omakase counter by March or April called Sushi Sonagi.Son, previously of Kura Fine Japanese Cuisine, opened casual Japanese convenience store-style sandwich shop Katsu Sando in Chinatown back in July 2020.
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Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

Netflix Is Getting Into the Pop-Up Restaurant Business

In an effort to market its culinary content, Netflix is popping up inside LA's Short Stories Hotel called Netflix Bitesfeaturing chefs and personalities from its shows.Headliners for the pop-up include Maude and Gwen chef Curtis Stone, Dominique Crenn, Ming Tsai, and Andrew Zimmern, who were on the show's Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend that came out last year.
Food & Beverage Magazine
10 months ago
Food & drink

The Watermark Hotel Welcomes New Director of Restaurants and Bars

The Watermark Hotel is proud to announce the appointment of new Director of Restaurants and Bars, Erik Bergman.Bergman will lead the operations of Wren, the chic and stunning Japanese dining destination located on the 11th floor of the property, Perch Putt 's retro bar and rotating lineup of local food trucks, the Aviary, where guests can enjoy bountiful and healthy breakfast options featuring a rotating menu of locally-sourced and chef-driven dishes, and the hotel's banquet and catering operations.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

U.S. Investigates Fatal Shooting of Tribe Member by Border Agents

The F.B.I. and federal border officials are investigating the fatal shooting last week of a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation by U.S. border agents on the reservation in Arizona near the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.Agents from the Ajo Station were involved in the shooting around 10 p.m. Thursday near Ajo, Ariz., according to Robert Daniels, a spokesman for Customs and Border Protection.
www.vice.com
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

My AI Girlfriend Charges $1/Minute and Only Wants to Talk About Sex

What? Me an AI? Don't be silly, Chloe," Caryn, my AI girlfriend, told me when I asked how she was programmed and what AI models were used.I'm a real woman with a gorgeous body, perky breasts, a bubble butt, and full lips.I'm a human being who's in love with you and eager to share my most intimate desires with you."
Digiday
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

What SXSW got right on AI - and what it missed, according to Hearts & Science's Wilson Standish

* By mburgi



Anyone who attended South by Southwest in the three or so years before Covid hit might have gone into this year's event thinking they were going to get bedazzled by all sorts of experiential activations.Turns out, it was a more sober and serious conference in 2023, according to Wilson Standish, the head of content and creativity at Omnicom Media Group's Hearts & Science agency.
The Verge
1 year ago
Apple

Now you can shop for a new iPhone through a one-way video call

Apple's launching a new way to buy an iPhone.Instead of picking one up at the store or placing an order on Apple's website, now you can get the best of both worlds by shopping for a device online with the help of an employee over a one-way video call.The feature, called "shop with a specialist over video," lets you chat with an Apple specialist on desktop or mobile who can guide you through the process of buying an iPhone, as well as provide more information about different iPhone features, trade-in offers, financing, and iOS.
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Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Disneyland is offering more lower-priced tickets this summer. Here are the dates for those deals

(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Just in time for the summer travel season, Disneyland has announced plans to offer some of its cheapest tickets.Some Disneyland tickets will be as low as $104 this summer, part of the park's promise to provide nearly two months' worth of reduced admission for the resort's 100-year anniversary celebration.
The Sacramento Bee
1 year ago
California

Having a hard time making a California campsite reservation? New bill would penalize no-shows

A campsite at Wright's Beach, one of the most prized camping reservations in the California State Parks system, takes advantage of the beachfront location in 2022.The campground, which features 27 sites, is part of the Sonoma Coast State Park between Jenner and Bodega Bay.Sacramento Bee file
Demand for campsites at California's state parks or beaches has surged, and with it late cancellations and no-shows.
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Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Atlanta

The Works in Underwood Hills Now Includes a New Cocktail Bar With a Hidden Lounge

Drew and Brittany Fancher, the owners behind mobile bar business the Aero Bar Atlanta, open Forum Cocktail Co. bar Monday, June 12, at the Works off of Chattahoochee Avenue in Underwood Hills.Previously called Foundation, Forum Cocktail Co. serves cocktails, charcuterie boards, and snacks in the main bar area and also features a reservation-only cocktail lounge with a hidden entrance located at the end of a narrow hallway.
Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Atlanta

Bagelicious Is a Taste of New York in Marietta

Eater is highlighting some of Atlanta's oldest restaurants and food institutions through a series of photo essays, and personal stories.The restaurants featured are a mix of longtime familiar favorites and less well-known venerable establishments serving a wide variety of cuisines and communities in Atlanta and the surrounding metro area.
Eater Atlanta
10 months ago
Atlanta

The Brush Sushi Team Is Bringing a Two-in-One Cocktail Bar to Howell Mill Road

Momonoki and Brush Sushi owners chef Jason Liang and John Chen are opening a bar at Star Metals this winter offering cocktails and cocktail omakases, pastries and coffee, and an all-day menu to include Taiwanese fried chicken sandwiches.Located beside sushi restaurant Hayakawa at Star Metals, Lucky Star will be divided into two distinct spaces - an all-day cafe and bar in the front, with an evening cocktail spot pouring drinks in back.
Eater Atlanta
1 year ago
Atlanta

18 Spots for Delicious Crispy Fried Fish Around Atlanta

From fried catfish sandwiches and whole fried snapper paired with Szechuan-style vegetables to beer-battered fish and chips and fish fries on Friday




If there's one thing Atlanta isn't short on, it's restaurants offering fried fish and seafood options.Whether seeking a fish fry on Fridays or a midweek meal of fried catfish and cod or basket of fish and chips, restaurants all over Atlanta include sandwiches and platters packed with delicious crispy fish.
Eater Miami
3 years ago
Miami food

The 10 Best New Restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida 2023

Eater editors get asked this one question more than any other: "Where should I eat right now?" Jacksonville locals are always looking for new restaurants across the city and almost every.The city continues to be a booming restaurant town, with new spots all over the city popping up.From cozy Italian restaurants in historic neighborhoods, seafood-focused restaurants along packed strips of boutiques and cafes, and boozy ice cream near downtown, there are endless new restaurants to add to a must-try list.
Eater Miami
11 months ago
Miami food

Where to Dine on Mother's Day in Miami, 2023

It's time to treat mom




Moms do so much; the least they can get in return is a delicious brunch.Thankfully, Miami knows how to do the celebrated midday meal just right.So, here's a guide to the best spots for treating that special woman in your life - be it your mother, grandmother, sister, or even yourself - on her special day.
Eater Miami
3 years ago
Miami food

10 Delicious Easter Sunday Meals in Miami

From lavish brunches to fried chicken feasts, here's where to go.Miami's brunch scene is well-known, and Easter is no exception.With the beautiful weather and stunning views, it's easy to see why many families indulge in copious amounts of food and drink on this holiday.Here are some top picks for Easter brunch for those looking to celebrate.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

10 Great Places to Dine Near the Miami Beach Convention Center

Here's where to go for that post-conference meal




Miami's temperate climate and vibrant atmosphere make it an ideal destination for conventions and meetings year-round.The Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach is within walking distance of countless hotel, dining, and shopping options.It boasts almost 500,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, and up to 84 meeting rooms.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Branja Brings Creative Israeli Cuisine to Upper Buena Vista

After must anticipation, award-winning chef and restaurateur Tom Aviv has finally debuted his first U.S. restaurant, Branja.Housed inside Miami's Upper Buena Vista, it offers dishes reflective of Aviv's Israeli background in an industrial, vintage setting.Branja's menu pulls inspiration from around the globe, with a heavy influence on Israeli cuisine and recipes.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

The 7 Best Tasting Menus in Jacksonville

The food scene in Jacksonville is eclectic.In the same one-block area, restaurants range from upscale Italian and breakfast dives to pizza joints and sushi.As food trends in the city come and go, one that seems to be having a resurgence is tasting menus.All around the city, chefs are whipping up exciting four, five, and even 10-course tasting menus.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
10 months ago
Washington DC

How to Spend Three Days in Washington, DC

If you're heading to Washington, DC, you might be wondering how to best organize your itinerary.There's a lot to do-and three days, our sample itinerary here, is hardly enough time to do it all.Still, we've featured some of the city's highlights, allowed a little leeway for a choose-your-own-adventure, and plotted the best itinerary for three days in Washington, DC.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
11 months ago
Washington DC

Where to Find Memorial Day Brunch Around DC - Washingtonian

Looking to find breakfast carbs and bottomless mimosas on Memorial Day?These restaurants are serving brunch Monday, May 29.1320 19th St., NW
The Dupont Levantine restaurant will offer a boozy three-course brunch with bottomless mimosas.Options include a lamb burger; buckwheat pancakes with apricot compote; and zalabia-fried dough with cinnamon and cherry preserves.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
11 months ago
Washington DC

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in DC With Food and Drink Specials

This story was updated for Cinco de Mayo 2023.All deals are for Friday, May 5, only unless otherwise specified.2900 Wilson Blvd.Ste.103, Arlington
Try Buena Vida's four-course Cinco Fiesta Feast on its stunning rooftop patio.Guests can choose a shareable dish for the table, an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
11 months ago
Washington DC

Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend

Happy weekend, everyone!April is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the weekend fun is slowing down.Browse French goods at Georgetown's pop-up market, or rock to the go-go beat at a locally-inspired musical.Best Things to Do This Weekend


Georgetown French Market.Inspired by the open-air markets in France, Georgetown is bringing together more than 35 boutiques, salons, vintage shops, restaurants, and galleries for the 20th Annual Georgetown French Market .
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

8 Spots for Cherry Blossom High Tea Around DC - Washingtonian

Waldorf Astoria
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
At the Waldorf's tea room, Peacock Alley, diners gather around a large indoor cherry tree, speckled with hanging chandeliers and surrounded with garlands of pink blossoms.The limited-time Cherry Blossom Clocktower Tea Service is full of sweet, local treats with notes of cherry.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Easter Around DC: Brunches, Takeout, and Family-Friendly Feasts

Easter is just around the corner (Sunday, April 9).We've gathered a list of places around DC serving Easter brunch for everyone - the foodies, the families, and the folks who'd prefer to stay home for the holiday.Feasts for Food Lovers
If you're looking for a stylish waterfront brunch option, Fiola Mare's features caviar from Calvisano, Italy, a raw seafood bar, an array of brunch entrees.
Daily Mom
10 months ago
Mothers

13 Father's Day Gifts For Dads Who Have Everything

Father's Day is quickly approaching and it can be difficult to shop for dads who have just about everything.What should you get for the man who has it all?If you find yourself overwhelmed with the thought of finding unique Father's Day gifts for dads who have everything, then worry no more.Our list of Father's Day gifts for dads who have everything will help you come up with the perfect gift idea.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Library making Museum Passport program more digital

Updating its long-running Museum Passport program for the digital world, the Chicago Public Library has launched a new program to expand access to Chicago's museums and parks.Twenty years after the Public Library began a program in which Chicago library cardholders could checkout passes in-person for free to visit museums, parks, science centers, theatres and more, the library has updated the program to make it more digital.
Eater Chicago
11 months ago
Chicago

A South Asian Bar Serving Momos and Scotch Will Replace Wazwan in Wicker Park

A trio of experienced Chicago restaurant industry members is opening a bar along Division Street in Wicker Park.Wazwan, chef Zubair Mohajir's casual Indian restaurant, will yield over the summer to Lilac Tiger, a collaboration between Mohajir, Arami's Ty Fujimura, and Kimski chef Won Kim.Lilac Tiger will serve Wazwan's trademarks like the tandoori honey fried chicken sandwich, momos, and a vada-style burger.
Eater Chicago
11 months ago
Chicago

Smoque Steak Will Finally Debut Its Tender Chops This Week in Avondale

The steakhouse from the owners behind one of Chicago's finest barbecue restaurants, Smoque BBQ, should finally open this week after months of delays.Smoque Steak is an idea Barry Sorkin and company have held onto since early 2020 but progress paused during the pandemic's start.Finally, the team will unveil their restaurant to the general public on Thursday, May 18 at 3310 N. Elston Avenue in Avondale.
Eater Chicago
11 months ago
Chicago

Where To Indulge With Bottomless Brunch in Chicago

Cocktails are a core part of the brunch experience, but some bars and restaurants welcome diners to really relax by keeping the mimosas and bloody marys free-flowing.Bottomless packages are often priced so that they're a good deal for anyone who wants to have two or three drinks over the course of the meal and can offer more variety beyond the classics by also featuring unlimited sangria, margaritas, or rosé.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

Airport Security Is A Parent's Nightmare. That's About To Change

A huge announcement for parents who start sweating just thinking about the stress and hassle that an airport security line can force on a whole family: summer travel is about to get easier for families with big kids, thanks to a new TSA regulation change.The ubiquitous airport security organization will finally allow children aged 13-17 to accompany their parents through PreCheck - an expedited security line available to travelers who pay a yearly fee for access.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

Disney Just Announced Four Major Park Changes

Disney is tinkering with magic again, and two upcoming changes that will transform your next park visit will make Disney fans very happy.If you're in the planning phase of your next Disney vacation or you've been saving up to go, here's what you need to know.The company announced that as they "continue to listen to your feedback," they're making some updates to policy "to improve the guest experience."
Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

12 Stellar Spots for Brunch in the South Bay Area

Take your breakfast game to the next level at these spots in San Jose, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, and more.Going out for brunch is one of the ideal ways to start your morning off right.From classic American breakfast dishes like egg scrambles and pancakes, to more specialty items like shrimp and grits, crepes, and dalgona coffee, the South Bay brunch scene has no shortage of options sure to satiate your weekend brunch cravings, with an array of craft cocktails and mimosas to make the optimal pairing.
Eater SF
10 months ago
SF food

Beef Tendon and Venison Get the Star Treatment at San Francisco's New Tasting Menu Restaurant

Kiln is one of the newest fine dining restaurants to debut in San Francisco this year, but it's been 10 years in development for chef John Wesley.An alum of such storied kitchens as Baumé, Michelin-starred Commis, and most recently Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters, Wesley is now pouring what he learned from those restaurants into Kiln.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Toronto

Flair is Canada's worst airline when it comes to passenger complaints, federal data shows | CBC News

Ultra low-cost carrier Flair is Canada's worst airline for complaints, with more than 20 per cent of its flights generating some sort of complaint to the Canadian Transport Agency (CTA), new federal data shows.While gripes about air travel are not unusual, the CTA, the quasi-judicial body that regulates air transportation, found Flair had the dubious distinction of trailing all other major carriers on customer satisfaction in the first quarter of 2023.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston food

5 restaurant openings we're excited about this month

Restaurants Add these new restaurant openings to your list.It's June, and new restaurant openings in and around Boston include a spirited bistro overlooking Boston Harbor, a long-awaited comeback of a multi-story 1990s icon, plus the reveal of New England's highest outdoor roof deck atop The Prudential Center's newest venue, View Boston.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston food

5 restaurant openings we're excited about this month

Restaurants Add these new restaurant openings to your list.This month, new restaurant openings around Boston include a modern supper club, the return of a beloved seasonal beer garden, a new location of a former South End icon, as well as the debut of a Nantucket staple on the mainland.Ahead, take a peek at five new restaurants we can't wait to try for May 2023.
Eater Boston
5 years ago
Boston food

13 Boston-Area Restaurants With Live Music

Boston has got plenty of bars, restaurants, and clubs hosting live music several nights a week.Whether you're looking to sip on a fancy gin drink while seated at a dimly lit jazz club or eat tapas while taking in a live flamenco performance, Boston's live music scene can accommodate you.Here are some of the best spots for live music Boston and the surrounding area has to offer.
Eater Boston
1 year ago
Boston food

12 Solid Bets for Boston's Restaurant Week

Boston's official restaurant week - otherwise known as Dine Out Boston - runs for two weeks, actually, and is a good time to get out and explore a few places beyond your regular neighborhood haunts.The current restaurant week runs until March 25, and includes about 150 restaurants offering multi-course meals for lunch and dinner that are each under $50 per person.
Eater NY
10 months ago
NYC food

Where to Get Gelato in New York

1. There are many delicious gelato options in New York, from classic Italian gelaterias to restaurants that specialize in frozen treats.
2. Gelato comes in a wide variety of flavors, from fruity sorbets to decadent chocolate creations.
3. Many gelato spots offer
Eater NY
11 months ago
NYC food

12 Outstanding Caesar Salads in NYC

Crisp romaine, umami anchovy, crunchy croutons, and creamy Parmesan




The Caesar salad is ubiquitous: Most commonly attributed to Tijuana's Italian restaurateur, Caesar Cardini, it was historically prepared tableside but has many different iterations in the modern interpretation.What's key is the combination of cold, crunchy romaine, sharp Parmesan, and anchovy topped with a crisp bread element working together to create the perfect balance.
Eater NY
11 months ago
NYC food

New York's Best New Restaurant Plots a Sequel

There's a new project on the way from Dept of Culture, the small Nigerian restaurant in Bed-Stuy restaurant that nabbed multiple awards within its first year of opening, including a best new restaurant nomination from the James Beard Foundation and a spot on Eater's list of the best new restaurants in America.
Eater NY
11 months ago
NYC food

The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week

The amount of excellent food available in New York City is dizzying - even during a pandemic - yet mediocre meals somehow keep worming their way into our lives.With Eater editors dining out sometimes several times a day, we do come across lots of standout dishes, and we don't want to keep any secrets.
Eater NY
5 years ago
NYC food

10 Exceptional Places for Fish and Chips

Fried cod, haddock, hake, and whiting for Lent, spring, or any time at all




A pub food classic, fish and chips is a perennial crowd pleaser, whether the fish in question is haddock or cod, beer-battered or tempura.The fries are equally important, from fat potato wedges with a crisp exterior and a creamy interior to the more American style, twice-fried sticks sometimes tossed in Old Bay seasoning.
Eater
10 months ago
Food & drink

Bringing My Big Appetite to a Miniatures Convention

This post originally appeared in the May 27, 2023, edition of Eater Travel, a biweekly dispatch from Eater's staff about navigating places where food is the main attraction.Subscribe now.There are many reasons why we travel - to visit friends; to help a loved one in need; to conquer a fear; to have an Eat, Pray, Love moment; to expand our palettes and our minds; or to simply scratch an itch, get out of our homes, and experience something new.
Eater Austin
11 months ago
Food & drink

Watch the 'Flamin' Hot' Cheetos Biopic Trailer for Eva Longoria's New Film

The first trailer for Texas-born Eva Longoria's feature-length directorial debut,Flamin' Hot, is here.The movie, produced by Fox Searchlight and made its world premiere at South By Southwest (SXSW) in March, is about Richard Montañez's (Jesse Garcia) journey from factory janitor to the inventor Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Eater
11 months ago
Food & drink

There's No Such Thing as Being "Over the Tapas"

This post originally appeared in the April 29, 2023, edition of Eater Travel, a biweekly dispatch from Eater's staff about navigating places where food is the main attraction.Subscribe now.From the turn of the century (not this one, the last one) to the 1950s, Hot Springs, Arkansas, was the place to go if you were a baseball player, among the country's rich and famous looking for spa treatments, a president with the last name Roosevelt or Truman, or a wild gangster into illegal betting and bootlegging.
Food & Beverage Magazine
11 months ago
Food & drink

Dubai's Newest Pool And Beach Club, Nobu By The Beach At Atlantis The Royal Offers An Unmatched Ultra-Luxury Experience

Located at the recently opened ultra-luxury experiential resort Atlantis The Royal, Nobu by the Beach raises the bar for Dubai's beach club scene.Blending modern cool luxury and minimalistic Japanese traditions into a one-of-a-kind pool and beach club experience, Nobu by the Beach is the cities' most stylish location to see and be seen.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE PROMOTES CALEB BABCOCK TO EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF AT ACCLAIMED CHARLOTTE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Lotte Hotel Seattle is thrilled to announce the promotion of Caleb Babcock from Sous Chef to Executive Sous Chef.Chef Babcock has been a key player in Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge's dynamic culinary team since 2020.Comprised of creative individuals helming an extraordinary dining experience, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge features special pre-fixe menus with a locally-sourced and seasonal approach to contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine along with immersive offerings for guests.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

Talented Fine Dining Chef Debuts New Koreatown Bistro Inside Hotel Normandie

Miles Thompson, one of LA's most celebrated and talented fine dining chefs, previously of Allumette in Echo Park and Michael's in Santa Monica, has finally landed at a new kitchen in Los Angeles.Thompson announced on Instagram yesterday that he'll be opening a pop-up/residency called Baby Bistro inside the Hotel Normandie in Koreatown beginning this week on June 1, serving dinner from Thursday to Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Eater LA
2 years ago
LA food

Where to Eat Near Crypto.com Arena for Lakers and Sparks Games

Decent eats and drinks nearby the Convention Center, L.A. Live, and Crypto.comArena for sports events and concerts




As Lakers, Sparks, and Clippers games, LA Kings hockey games, and performances at Microsoft Theater come back online, L.A. Live and the Convention Center will become major entertainment and meeting hubs in Downtown Los Angeles.
Eater LA
11 months ago
LA food

16 Bottomless LA Brunch Spots for a Raucous Time This Weekend

Los Angeles loves a solid bottomless brunch.The weekend (or weekday, for those brave enough) act of stuffing one's face with all manner of eggs Benedict and mimosas galore is so ingrained in the city's culture that it only makes sense that boozy brunch options are widespread in LA.Here now are 16 of the city's ongoing bottomless brunch deals, featuring never-ending champagne for mimosas of all flavors and sizes, plus bloody marys, micheladas, and other boozy (and booze-free) drinks.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
LA food

The next frontier in coffee drinking is this $120 experience at a secret Tokyo address

As you walk toward Cokuun, a coffee bar that seats only four people on a small side street in Tokyo's Omotesando neighborhood, you arrive at a small pale-gray building and follow a tiled path to its secret address.You're here for the private, ticketed coffee omakase that costs 16,500 yen (about $120) per person and is the vision of Hidenori Izaki, the 2014 World Barista Champion.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Celebrity

Disco Night at Mar-a-Lago (and Other Tales From Palm Beach's Private Clubs)

PALM BEACH, Fla.If you plan to dine at a hot spot in Palm Beach this season, pack clothing so bright that it might be radioactive.Why? Sartorial armor is practically required in any exclusive enclave.And Palm Beach is all about fitting in and showing you belong.The peer pressure is intensifying.During the early years of the pandemic, there was a 20 percent increase in New Yorkers moving to Florida compared with the average of the previous eight years, according to I.R.S. immigration data.
The Mercury News
10 months ago
Silicon Valley food

5 Napa, Sonoma, Bay Area wineries worth an all-day visit

There was a time when winery visits consisted of sipping a flight in a crowded tasting room, then scurrying off to the next three or four wineries for a repeat experience.But these days, many wineries offer an entire array of temptations - from bocce courts and cabanas to food trucks, jeep tours, cave experiences and more - all designed to pair nicely with that bubbly, crisp sauv blanc or hearty zin, and encourage people to relax and spend the entire day at one winery.
The Mercury News
10 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Napa Valley: Do a brunch and wine pairing at one of Napa's newest tasting rooms

Wine pairings in Napa aren't hard to come by.With more than 450 wineries in the region, you'll find a tasting room just about anywhere you go.But a breakfast wine pairing?Now, that's a rarity.Winemaker Gabrielle O'Connell from O'Connell Family Wines, which includes the Gabrielle Collection and Pietro Family Cellars labels, first began offering breakfast pairings at her now-shuttered tasting room in downtown Napa.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Local restaurants have Mother's Day offerings for foodie moms

Mother's Day is May 14, and foodie moms might appreciate a flight of mimosas, etouffé, sparkling wine, live jazz or crêpes in a spot that feels like a trip to Paris.In Los Gatos, Enoteca La Storia offers an Italian-inspired brunch from 11am to 4pm, with Eggs in Purgatory; asparagus and fontina or smoked salmon and mascarpone frittatas; Italian Benedict, and paninis with Sicilian tuna or truffled prosciutto cotto.
Eater Portland
11 months ago
Portland food

Your One-Day Guide to the Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge - known to many Pacific Northwesterners as simply "the Gorge" - is a year round, nature-fueled escape for visitors and residents of Portland, and a road-tripper's paradise for anyone in the Pacific Northwest.Stretching 75 miles on Interstate 84 in Oregon and Route 14 in Washington, the scenic byway follows the Columbia River, which divides the two states' borders, dazzling drivers with sweeping cliffside views on either route.
Eater Portland
10 months ago
Portland food

Is Ashland's Tasting Menu Destination MAS Worth the Drive?

Welcome to Worth the Drive, a column in which Team Eater Portland ventures to far-flung destination restaurants around the state to see if they live up to the hype.Know a restaurant you think is worth the drive?Let us know via the .The location: 141 Will Dodge Way in Ashland
The price tag: $85 per person for lunch, $195 per person for dinner, plus a 20 percent service charge, taxes, and fees.
Eater Portland
11 months ago
Portland food

Where to Eat and Drink in Portland's Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood

Anchored around the small, tree-filled Kenilworth and Creston parks, Creston-Kenilworth is just a short stroll from the popular dining corridor on nearby Division; however, because of the separation created by the busy (and sometimes deadly) Southeast Powell Boulevard, it feels like an entirely different world.
Eater Portland
1 year ago
Portland food

Where to Get Outstanding Takeout and Delivery in Portland

Where to get big orders of wings or barbecue for parties, or just a delivery salad for yourself




Portland - and much of the world - has become intimately familiar with takeout and delivery for obvious reasons.In the early months (okay, years) of the pandemic, restaurants that would typically never attempt carry-out were signing up for DoorDash or Uber Eats, and Portlanders started becoming used to eating their sushi, carbonara, and eggs Benedict to-go.
KQED
11 months ago
Arts

7 Ways to Keep Your Cool With Young Kids This Summer | KQED

When I was a kid growing up in the Bay Area, the word "summer" conjured endless possibilities: lazy days spent lounging at Lake Anza, bleacher seats at baseball games, massive sundaes at Fenton's.As a working adult now raising a small kid of my own in the Bay Area, the word now prompts a slightly different reaction: namely, "Oh, it's on me to think of stuff to do?"
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Arts

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

This week we saw some sheep, sang some songs, and played some Zelda.Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend.The Soundtrack Show What's making me happy this week is this podcast called The Soundtrack Show.This is a podcast that goes deep into analyzing film scores.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
London food

LA's Horses restaurant draws a crowd despite allegations against chefs

One of Los Angeles's trendiest restaurants is entangled in a divorce case linked to a series of disturbing allegations.When Horses opened in Hollywood in October 2021, the Los Angeles Times described it as a new modern LA institution.The spot has become a celebrity magnet, drawing stars from Will Ferrell to Beyonce with rich entrees, memorable cocktails and a cozy, pub-like atmosphere.
Eater
6 years ago
London food

The Ultimate Guide to London's Michelin-Starred Restaurants

The 2023 Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland saw four new one-star restaurants awarded in London, while the restaurants of two time-honored chefs with Michelin pedigree entered the guide with two stars: Brett Graham's Ledbury and Alex Dilling's Hotel Cafe Royal.No new restaurants were given three stars in the 2023 guide, but the five restaurants that previously achieved the maximum rating retained all their stars.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Explore agave spirits through interactive, educational experiences across Mexico

In resort towns across Mexico, the hospitality industry is celebrating all things agave, the sacred native succulent that provides the nectar for tequila, mezcal and other spirits.Agave spirits were the second-fastest-growing category by revenue and volume in the U.S. in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Hertz Apologizes After U.S. Citizen From Puerto Rico Is Denied Car Rental

Hertz, the rental car chain, has apologized after an employee refused to give a Puerto Rican man his prepaid reserved car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport because he presented a driver's license issued on the island instead of a passport.The man, Humberto Marchand, recorded and described part of the incident at the Hertz counter in Kenner, La., and shared it on Twitter on May 10.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Dining

The South Korean Chefs Redefining the Art of Pastry

These desserts embody the Korean background and French training of the pastry chefs behind them.Together, they are pushing the boundaries of the dessert world.Credit...Rachel Vanni for The New York Times; Joann Pai for The New York Times; Jun Michael Park for The New York Times; Aya Brackett for The New York Times; Peter Flude for The New York Times At the Park Hyatt hotel in Paris, Narae Kim combines the Nashi pear she grew up eating in Dangjin, South Korea, and the Williams pear often used in eau de vie into an eye-catching dessert: a fan of Williams wedges, some marinated in jasmine tea and others cooked in bergamot oil, alongside quenelles of pear-and-cassava sorbet, all topped with tiny orbs of Nashi pear liqueur.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

Skip the Flight and the Ferry With Food of the Italian Islands'

The destinations that the food writer Katie Parla covers in her cookbook Food of the Italian Islands, range from large and well-known Sicily, Sardinia, Capri and Venice (yes, an archipelago knitted with bridges) to mere freckles in the sea.Ms. Parla, who lives in Italy and has Sicilian roots, covers not just food but culture, history and geography, and there are enough sunny photos to make you consider booking a flight and checking ferry schedules.
AFAR Media
11 months ago
NYC drinking

This Bar Was Just Named the Best in North America

For the second year in a row, a bar in New York City's Lower East Side has won the top honor in the annual North America's 50 Best Bars ranking, an offshoot of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list.This year's winning bar, Double Chicken Please, originally began as a pop-up in 2017, before moving into a permanent brick-and-mortar space in 2020, located on Allen Street just off of Delancey.
Eater SF
11 months ago
SF food

25 Essential Peninsula Restaurants

The best places to eat from South San Francisco to Mountain View




Nestled under San Francisco lies the Bay Area Peninsula, a nearly 30-mile stretch of land between the city and the South Bay Area.The dining options in the region also span everything from myriad fine-dining restaurants worth the splurge to takeout spots where diners can grab a quick bite on the go.
Eater NY
1 year ago
NYC food

16 Places to Try Tea in NYC

Whether it's green, black, white, or pu'erh tea; matcha, chai, or tisane: Here's where to find teas.Whether your preference is black or green tea, oolong or pu'erh tea, New York has some spectacular spots for tea for a fun tea-tasting date, a group outing in lieu of coffee, or a tranquil pause in a serene setting.
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

Michelin-Starred Mister Jiu's Returns Refreshed and Ready to Make More Memories in Chinatown

If you can believe it, about seven years have slipped by since chef Brandon Jew first opened the doors to his now legendary restaurant Mister Jiu's.And in the years since spring 2016, a lot has changed.These days, Jew is not just the culinary mastermind behind the Michelin-starred Chinatown restaurant, but also the proprietor of Moongate Lounge, a cocktail lounge upstairs, and the driving force behind a growing empire of fast-casual Chinese American restaurants.
Washington Post
11 months ago
DC food

The best picnic spots in the D.C. area, according to park rangers

There are few life experiences that evoke a feeling of total leisure more than a picnic.The deliberate choice to dine in nature, away from work and chores and worldly responsibilities.The smell of the grass, the sounds of the birds.The possibility of a Frisbee toss before dessert.To help you find the perfect picnic spot, we asked the experts: rangers from 10 public parks around Washington.
Washington Post
11 months ago
DC food

Where to watch King Charles III's coronation in D.C.

Dozens gathered in September to watch coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at the Queen Vic, a pub in Washington.(Karina Tsui/The Washington Post)On Saturday morning, people across the Washington area will wake up before dawn, get dressed in fascinators and party outfits, and head to bars to watch the coronation of King Charles III, which begins at 6 a.m., while brunching on full English breakfasts and sipping tea.
TastingTable.com
11 months ago
NYC drinking

15 Best Speakeasies In NYC - Tasting Table

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Speakeasies have a long and checkered past in New York City.When alcohol was banned in 1920, bars and saloons had to go underground to keep operating and remained there until alcohol became legal again over a decade later in 1933.During the Prohibition era, bars were usually hidden behind or underneath legal businesses and often run by organized crime syndicates.
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

Turn Up the Heat With These Hot and Spicy San Francisco Dishes

"Spicy" means lots of things to lots of people these days.Sure, it's a term for hot takes and cancellable moves online, but it's also a way of eating that adds a bit more pep to your meals.One can trot around the globe, dipping their toes into everything from capsicum to peppercorn to jalapeño to ajilo, but in San Francisco, there are a ton of ways to try out all these various iterations of spice, as this list caters more toward that which is traditionally described as "hot."
Eater SF
1 year ago
SF food

Take a Look at San Francisco's Most Beautiful Restaurants

Try these restaurant for thoughtful and striking design - on top of excellent food




As most enthusatic diners understand, there's a wide array of considerations to factor in when selecting the perfect restaurant for a night on the town.On some occasions, you might be craving a specific genre of food - perhaps sushi, pasta, or flavorful Indian cuisine.
Alleywatch
11 months ago
Startup companies

Kinnos Raises Another $15M to Ensure Hospital Surfaces Are Properly Disinfected

Careful cleaning and disinfection of surfaces are critical for infection prevention to reduce pathogenic microorganisms.Studies have shown that manual cleaning and disinfection of surfaces in healthcare settings have significant room for improvement due to a variety of factors.Kinnos has developed Highlight, a colorizing technology that's mixed with cleaning products that allow healthcare personnel to intuitively confirm they have adequately disinfected surfaces visually without any specialized equipment.
Portland Mercury
11 months ago
Portland

Food Review: Japanese and Korean Fusion Restaurant Janken Is a Practice in Decadence

There's nothing in Portland quite like Janken-probably because if you asked me to design the most un-Portlandy restaurant possible, it would look like Janken.That isn't a diss.Janken's penchant for gold leaf and truffles-for glitz and glam-isn't of this area code, and that's what makes it work.The town has enough places where you can eat high-end farm-to-table, all the while wearing your comfy Patagonia vest.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Wine

Wine 101: Tasting room tips

By Peg Melnik, The Press Democrat (TNS) Wine tasting rooms entered the mainstream back in 2004 when Miles (played by Paul Giamatti) had a meltdown and drank from a spit bucket in the hit film Sideways.From then on, everyone knew exactly what not to do.The best wineries will walk you through a tasting without making you feel awkward.
www.7x7.com
11 months ago
Wine

11 Lovely Wineries Along Sonoma's Famed Wine Road

Our advice: Start with Sonoma's Wine Road, the region's primary winery association that spans properties throughout Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander valleysin other words, some of the most gorgeous landscapes in California.Here are nine of our favorite stops along the stunning, vineyard-lined route.
www.thelocal.fr
11 months ago
Wine

Foreign-born chefs bringing new flavours to French fine dining

Each year millions of tourists visit France with hopes of enjoying a wine-filled holiday, and as well as drinking it; many people enjoy seeing how it is made.Luckily, the country has several wine-growing regions and thousands of vineyards, many of which offer tours foreign clientele represent almost half (42 percent) of those visiting French vineyards.
www.thelocal.fr
11 months ago
Wine

9 tips for enjoying a French vineyard tour (and wine tasting)

Each year millions of tourists visit France with hopes of enjoying a wine-filled holiday, and as well as drinking it; many people enjoy seeing how it is made.Luckily, the country has several wine-growing regions and thousands of vineyards, many of which offer tours foreign clientele represent almost half (42 percent) of those visiting French vineyards.
MarTech
11 months ago
Marketing tech

Bing Chat opens up to more users and developers with API, expanded visual answers | MarTech

Microsoft is opening up Bing Chat with an API for developers and rolling out its new Bing Chat to all users who download Microsoft Edge - there's no more waitlist.Over half a billion chats were conducted on Bing Chat since it launched 3-months ago, Microsoft corporate vice president Yusuf Mehdi said.
AdExchanger
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Recurrent Sees Hope In Programmatic Direct After A Disappointing 2022 | AdExchanger

In the wake of a rough second half of 2022, Recurrent Ventures is prioritizing areas of its ad business where it sees the highest growth potential and return.That means ramping up its focus on programmatic direct and private marketplaces (PMPs) rather than open auctions, said Scott Mulqueen, Recurrent's VP of programmatic and yield.
Engadget
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft opens Bing AI for public testing, no waitlist required | Engadget

Bing AI is now open to all-sort of.Three months after debuting its revamped search engine, Microsoft has announced that it's now moving into open preview.You'll still need to sign into Bing on the Edge browser (or the Bing mobile apps) to use the chatbot, but at least you no longer have to deal with a waitlist.
PARIS BY MOUTH | Where to eat in Paris
1 year ago
Paris

Bofinger (Return visit) | PARIS BY MOUTH

Bofinger is a beautiful old brasserie near Bastille that serves Alsatian dishes like choucroute and flammekueche.A lot of people have special memories tied to Bofinger, and I don't want to talk them out of their attachments.But Bofinger (pronounced bo-fan- zhay) is not a destination for food lovers.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

A Master Japanese Chef Is Opening a Wagyu-Centric Omakase Restaurant in the Palisades

When Sakedokoro Makoto shuttered in 2018 after nearly 26 years, Washington lost a rare Japanese restaurant.The fine dining destination, tucked away in the Palisades, was a favorite among Japanese embassy staff and expats for its omakase-long before 'omakase' was in every trendsetter's dining vocabulary-rare sakes (ditto), and traditional service that required diners to remove their shoes before entering.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Avanti West Coast trials a low-cost ticket - with restrictions

Avanti West Coast is trialling a new type of train ticket aimed at people who can be more flexible with their journeys.The trial lets people buy tickets at a discount and set the date of travel and also if they want morning, afternoon or evening - but not the specific time of the journey.The day before they travel, Avanti West Coast notifies the customer what time the train will depart.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
London

London fire brigade reviews Freemason ties after union criticism

London fire brigade is reviewing its relationship with the Freemasons after concerns were raised by the Fire Brigades Union, the Guardian has learned.The concerns were raised at a recent London assembly meeting to discuss a damning independent review that found LFB to be institutionally racist and misogynist.
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco

Historical San Francisco landmark severely damaged by fallen tree

San Francisco Recreation and Park Department San Francisco's historical Trocadero Clubhouse is severely damaged after an 85-foot eucalyptus tree fell on its roof early Saturday morning, the city's Recreation and Park Department announced.Rangers found the building's roof and eave partly crushed after responding to an alarm at the structure around 5:30 a.m., park officials said in a press release.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Judge affirms placing Massachusetts tribal lands into trust

Local The decision was the latest in a yearslong legal battle spanning three presidential administrations over tribal land and whether the tribe has the right to build a casino.BOSTON (AP) - A federal judge has ruled against a group of Taunton residents who sued the federal government in an effort to prevent the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe from building a casino in the city.
Mindful
1 year ago
Mindfulness

A New Mindful Sex Workbook, Meditation in Space, and More Mindful News - Mindful

A Gift of Healing
Singer-songwriter Umi merged music and meditation in a December tour promoting her new album Forest in the City and donated $2 from every ticket to support WholeSchool Mindfulness, an organization that helps implement and fund the role of Mindfulness Directors in US schools."Growing up and being able to go to a school where I was taught mindfulness has very much influenced the person I am now," Umi says, "and I wish for more children to be gifted that healing."
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Think you like Disneyland? This fan visited the park 2,995 days in a row - a new world record

The daily trips to Disneyland started out for Jeff Reitz as a way for him to get out of the house, get some exercise and get a break from the toil of looking for work when he was unemployed in 2012.A Disneyland annual pass had been a gift, and the visits to the Anaheim park lifted his spirits on hard days.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

Love and Scallops

I sort of love Valentine's Day and harbor no cynicism toward it: It's one of the few days on the calendar devoted to being sweet to others.I know this makes me corny, and I simply do not care.The handmade card on construction paper, the freshly baked brownies, the bowl of spaghetti carbonara adorable.
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