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  • 2025 June


    Gen Z Alcohol Consumption: Trends and Insights

    Gen Z Alcohol Consumption: Trends and Insights

    Gen Z alcohol consumption is rising, despite moderation trends. Data shows increased drinking among legal-age Gen Z consumers across key markets, driven by rising incomes, mirroring Millennial patterns. Temporary decline, not structural.


    NYC Restaurants Adapt to Ozempic: Single-Serving Trend

    NYC Restaurants Adapt to Ozempic: Single-Serving Trend

    NYC restaurants are offering single-serving dishes to cater to customers with reduced appetites due to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This trend mirrors the rise of non-alcoholic cocktails, offering flavorful bites and reducing food waste.


    Elotes Los Santaneros: Mexican Street Food Success in Hollywood

    Elotes Los Santaneros: Mexican Street Food Success in Hollywood

    Elotes Los Santaneros, an immigrant-owned business, thrives selling authentic Mexican elotes and esquites from golf carts in Hollywood, defying challenges and serving the community with delicious street food.


    Malibu’s Best Restaurants: Seafood, Burgers & Hidden Gems!

    Malibu’s Best Restaurants: Seafood, Burgers & Hidden Gems!

    Explore Malibu's diverse culinary scene: fresh seafood at Broad Street Oyster Co., upscale dining at Nobu, budget-friendly burritos at Lily's, and hidden gems in the canyons. Discover the best places to eat in Malibu!


    ICE Raids Impacting LA Latino Street Food Vendors

    ICE Raids Impacting LA Latino Street Food Vendors

    ICE raids in Los Angeles are devastating Latino street food vendors. Businesses are closing, workers are being detained, and the community lives in fear, impacting iconic eateries like Mariscos Jalisco.


    ICE Raids: Restaurant Targeting & Community Response

    ICE Raids: Restaurant Targeting & Community Response

    ICE raids targeted restaurants like Buona Forchetta in San Diego, allegedly seeking undocumented workers. Trump ordered expanded deportations. Communities are raising funds to protect street vendors. Public trust is undermined.


    Columbus’ Best Bagel Sandwiches: A Delicious Tour

    Columbus’ Best Bagel Sandwiches: A Delicious Tour

    Discover Columbus' top bagel sandwiches, from classic bacon & egg to innovative creations like the Huge Father and Montreal-New York hybrids. A tasty journey through the city's best bagel spots. Enjoy!


    Las Vegas Hotel Water Costs: Outrageous Minibar Charges!

    Las Vegas Hotel Water Costs: Outrageous Minibar Charges!

    A Las Vegas resort faces criticism for charging nearly $30 for minibar water. Consumers feel ripped off by such excessive pricing, potentially damaging Vegas's reputation. Price gouging in downturn!


    Koreatown LA: 24 Hours of Food, Drinks & Culture

    Koreatown LA: 24 Hours of Food, Drinks & Culture

    Explore Koreatown, LA in 24 hours! From old-school haunts & Korean BBQ to late-night karaoke & seolleongtang, discover the best food, drinks, and cultural hotspots. A perfect guide for foodies!


    Diet Coke: The Gen Z ‘Refrigerator Cigarette’ Craze

    Diet Coke: The Gen Z ‘Refrigerator Cigarette’ Craze

    Gen Z's obsession with Diet Coke as a 'refrigerator cigarette' is going viral. TikTok users are comparing it to smoking, creating a new social trend around the beverage. Taste & product focus are key.


    Gwen Restaurant Closing Hollywood Location, Westside Move Planned

    Gwen Restaurant Closing Hollywood Location, Westside Move Planned

    Michelin-starred Gwen restaurant in Hollywood, owned by Curtis Stone, is closing after 8 years. A new Westside location is planned. Stone also closed Maude and opened Woodend in Mexico.


    Hispanic Flavors & Contemporary Cocktails: A Mixologist’s Passion

    Hispanic Flavors & Contemporary Cocktails: A Mixologist’s Passion

    Mixologist Leyva blends Hispanic flavors with modern cocktail techniques, sharing his passion and culture nationwide. Featured for his verdita expertise, a fruity, spicy Mexican drink.


    Muscle Mass, IGF-1 & Diet: Building Muscle at Any Age

    Muscle Mass, IGF-1 & Diet: Building Muscle at Any Age

    Maintaining muscle mass is vital, especially after 60, due to IGF-1 decline. Animal proteins boost IGF-1, aiding short-term muscle growth, but may accelerate aging. Diet impacts muscle development and longevity.


    LA’s Best Ice Cream & Gelato: Thrifty, Persian & More!

    LA’s Best Ice Cream & Gelato: Thrifty, Persian & More!

    Explore LA's top ice cream and gelato spots! From Thrifty scoops to Persian flavors & innovative creations, discover the city's coolest treats. Find unique flavors, vegan options & historic shops.


    LA’s Best Movie Theater Popcorn: Alamo to Vista

    LA’s Best Movie Theater Popcorn: Alamo to Vista

    Discover Los Angeles's best movie theater popcorn, from Alamo Drafthouse's endless choices to Gardena Cinema's classic taste and Vista's real butter. Freshness and unique flavors enhance the movie experience.


    California Farm Raids: Impact on Food Supply Chain

    California Farm Raids: Impact on Food Supply Chain

    ICE raids on California farms and packing centers are impacting the food supply chain, with potential consequences for restaurants and the nation's agriculture. Mayors condemn the raids, and protests erupt.


    Distillers of Galena: New Distillery Opening!

    Distillers of Galena: New Distillery Opening!

    Distillers of Galena (DOG) opens June 19th, featuring house-made vodkas, gin, and future bourbon. Enjoy velour decor, local corn infusions, and a celebration of friendship and pets!


    Sardines: The Trendy, Healthy, and Affordable Superfood

    Sardines: The Trendy, Healthy, and Affordable Superfood

    Sardines are a trendy, inexpensive, and nutritious food. Rich in pro-resolving mediators and omega-3s, they combat inflammation. Enjoy this versatile fish from a can in various dishes!


    Daniel Boulud’s NYC Event Space at One Vanderbilt

    Daniel Boulud’s NYC Event Space at One Vanderbilt

    Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud launches event spaces at One Vanderbilt and One Madison, catering to corporate events, weddings, and more. This expansion aligns with efforts to encourage a return to the office.


    Salt Bae’s Beverly Hills Steakhouse Closes

    Salt Bae’s Beverly Hills Steakhouse Closes

    Nusr-Et, Salt Bae's steakhouse in Beverly Hills, closed after 4 years. Known for gold-coated steaks and unique seasoning, the closure follows a Las Vegas location shutdown, but a new Vegas spot is planned.


    La Grenouille Reborn: Beijing Duck Takes Over Iconic French Restaurant

    La Grenouille Reborn: Beijing Duck Takes Over Iconic French Restaurant

    La Grenouille, NYC's iconic French restaurant, is reborn as iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck Residence. Classic charm meets crispy duck in a surprising culinary transformation. Worth a visit!


    Mensho Tokyo LA: Umami-Rich Ramen & Innovative Flavors

    Mensho Tokyo LA: Umami-Rich Ramen & Innovative Flavors

    Matthew Kang reviews Mensho Tokyo LA's rich ramen, showcasing unique toppings like wagyu & duck. Appetizers & vegan options impress. A culinary highlight in LA's competitive ramen scene.