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2024 November


Downtown Columbus’ oldest retailer reopens after closure, move, & new ownership

Downtown Columbus’ oldest retailer reopens after closure, move, & new ownership

The couple recently retired, closed the Peanut Shoppe in August, and sold the business to new owners who relocated the Downtown staple since 1936.


This Thanksgiving staple is banned in other countries because of 2 ingredients linked to cancer

This Thanksgiving staple is banned in other countries because of 2 ingredients linked to cancer

Invented by Ruth M. Siems and introduced by General Foods in 1972, the Stove Top Stuffing recipe was so unique that it was patented — and it quickly became a fan favorite.


Sandra Lee reveals why bigger Thanksgiving turkeys aren’t always better

Sandra Lee reveals why bigger Thanksgiving turkeys aren’t always better

With a holiday slate that includes three new specials on QVC and two new shows, not to mention her recent selection to the White House Historical Association’s national council, it’s a wonder she still has time to cook.


Resy reveals NYC restaurants with the most regulars — and the best time to book reservations

Resy reveals NYC restaurants with the most regulars — and the best time to book reservations

And, speaking of online sensations, the Resy editorial team weighed in on the hottest trends going into the new year, predicting that omakase and raw bars will reign supreme in 2025 alongside the return of the pub burger and cabbage usurping cauliflower as the most popular vegetable.


Exclusive | Viral ‘Pasta Queen’ Nadia Caterina Munno reveals the cardinal sins of Italian American cooking — and her favorite NYC spots

Exclusive | Viral ‘Pasta Queen’ Nadia Caterina Munno reveals the cardinal sins of Italian American cooking — and her favorite NYC spots

Speaking of, there’s another American habit she’d like to set the record straight on; it’s an issue she posted about on TikTok to the tune of 18 million views: “No cappuccino after lunch,” she said.


Exclusive | Grilled guinea pigs are this NYC restaurant’s shocking specialty — and the head is the ‘best part’

Exclusive | Grilled guinea pigs are this NYC restaurant’s shocking specialty — and the head is the ‘best part’

During a recent dinner that coincided with the Festival del Cuy this month — where locals congregate in Cuenca, Ecuador, to enjoy a rodent roast for the ages — the chef carved up a pig that surprisingly fed multiple people for such a small creature.


LeBron James’ biohacking routine reportedly costs $1.5M — expert reveals how it’ll affect his longevity

LeBron James’ biohacking routine reportedly costs $1.5M — expert reveals how it’ll affect his longevity

James finds it easier to slumber when the room temperature is 68 to 70 degrees, when there’s complete darkness (no television or smartphone light allowed) and when the “rain on leaves” soundscape is playing on his Calm app.


The 17 Best Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles

The 17 Best Restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles

The expansive poolside restaurant at Hotel Figueroa brings upscale Greek and other eastern Mediterranean flavors to Downtown such as bluefin tuna “dolmades,” various kinds of mezze, and wagyu souvlaki, and slow-cooked duck shawarma in a high-ceiling lounge-style dining room.


Prolific Santa Barbara Group Opens a Rancho-Inspired Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano

Prolific Santa Barbara Group Opens a Rancho-Inspired Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano

Chef Aaron Zimmer, previously of the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, assembles a ranchero-style menu of steaks, butterflied fish, beans, crudo, and grilled little gem greens with approachable California ingredients to please the suburban crowd.


The 18 Best Restaurants in Pasadena

The 18 Best Restaurants in Pasadena

Lucky Boy’s famed breakfast burrito — jam-packed with hash browns, eggs, cheese, and a choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo, or ham — spans eight inches long and weighs what feels like a pound.


Inside the New Helms Bakery in Culver City, Chef Sang Yoon’s Daytime Magnum Opus

Inside the New Helms Bakery in Culver City, Chef Sang Yoon’s Daytime Magnum Opus

Previously the executive chef of Michael’s, Yoon made a name selling craft beer and burgers at Father’s Office, eventually landing to a top spot on the Los Angeles Times 101 with his Southeast Asian restaurant Lukshon (which has remained dormant since the pandemic).


The Biggest Los Angeles Restaurant Openings in October 2024

The Biggest Los Angeles Restaurant Openings in October 2024

It will eventually expand to lunch service with signature bowls of ramen and hand rolls served all day and shareable Japanese-influenced comfort dishes like grilled skewers, tempura, chicken kaarage, and gyoza in the evenings.