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2024 October


Escape to the South of France at This Incredible New West Hollywood Patio

Escape to the South of France at This Incredible New West Hollywood Patio

Restaurateurs Marissa and Matt Hermer opened a new hotspot on October 8 called Chez Mia inside the former Ago space near the corner of Melrose Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood.


LA Cocktail Veterans Inject New Life Into Downtown’s Longtime Spring Street Bar

LA Cocktail Veterans Inject New Life Into Downtown’s Longtime Spring Street Bar

After signing the lease in May, Vaughan-Ruiz and Richard fully gutted the room, refinished the original bar top, and then installed walnut columns and tabletops to emphasize the nearly 100-year-old building’s legacy.


I’m a doctor — add these 6 things to your diet to optimize liver function

I’m a doctor — add these 6 things to your diet to optimize liver function

His advice is echoed by Lauri Wright, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, who previously told Fox News, “Salmon is among the best choices for healthy fish.


The 14 Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara

The 14 Best Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Logan Jones, the former chef de cuisine at the Lark, started Tamar as a pop-up before transitioning into a permanent daytime operation for flavorful chicken shawarma tucked into warm bread with a lightly dressed cabbage salad.


We tested Blue Apron meal kits for 4 years: Our review of the delivery service

We tested Blue Apron meal kits for 4 years: Our review of the delivery service

A nod to the “Knick Knacks,” which is their fun branding for the bag of spices, sauces and other additions needed for each recipe, as the sharp and unique flavors they provide also amp up the gourmet factor.


NYC private chefs are going public — and becoming social media stars with millions of followers

NYC private chefs are going public — and becoming social media stars with millions of followers

On Instagram, she’s attracted 4.4 million followers, along with guest stars such as Giada de Laurentiis and Benny Blanco, with her unique style — punk rock music, rapid editing, dropping F-bombs and giving the camera the finger while batting her Twiggy-esque eyelashes and showcasing rapid-fire knife skills as she prepares steak tartare or homemade gnocchi with mushrooms.


Exclusive | TikTok tour of NYC: 10 of the hottest restaurants to eat around the city like an influencer

Exclusive | TikTok tour of NYC: 10 of the hottest restaurants to eat around the city like an influencer

Moving onto the most classic of Big Apple bites, TikTok seems to have a constant craving for Ess-a-Bagel, the poppy-seeded sensation which has inspired a plethora of food influencers to highlight the quintessential New York treat.


A Mexican Seafood Paradise Awaits Behind This Landlocked Compton Backyard

A Mexican Seafood Paradise Awaits Behind This Landlocked Compton Backyard

Hunkered down behind a refrigerated prep table, Linares prepares spicy, well-seasoned ceviche de camarĂłn, blending freshly ground green chiles and lime juice, before mixing in chopped tomato, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.


A New Black-Owned Barbecue Spot Is Selling Out of Ribs and Brisket in Arlington Heights

A New Black-Owned Barbecue Spot Is Selling Out of Ribs and Brisket in Arlington Heights

Chef Eric Campbell opened Barbara Gene’s Soul Food Cafe in late August selling smoky meats with a style that combines his Texas and Southern California roots on a spacious outdoor patio.


Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Are Now Legal in California

Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Are Now Legal in California

AB 1775 remedies two main problems faced by existing cannabis lounges: preparing hot food and nonalcoholic drinks on-site, and hosting live performances.


Jura Islanders Expression No.3 shines in Travel Retail Awards 2024 – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

Jura Islanders Expression No.3 shines in Travel Retail Awards 2024 – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

The eye catching launchdelivered a standout pack & enriched consumer experiences across GTR, driving successful penetration, conversion and spend, a clear winner.


‘Balkan breakfast’ TikTok trend touted for health faces backlash as ‘rough’ side effect revealed

‘Balkan breakfast’ TikTok trend touted for health faces backlash as ‘rough’ side effect revealed

Jamie Maitland, a certified holistic nutritionist, author and the found of The Office Health, told Delish that there’s quite a bit of fiber in a traditional “Balkan breakfast,” which could spell trouble for your bowels.