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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 camarón, 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.


Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: September 30

Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: September 30

Button Mash was absolutely slammed on my final visit to the beloved neighborhood spot days before its closure — packed to the rafters with rowdy Dodgers fans and “the Poltergeist FOMO crowd,” as owner Jordan Weiss jokingly called folks like me making a pilgrimage for chef Diego Argoti’s acclaimed chaotic cooking.


Brooklyn coffee shops no longer allow tipping — but a latte will cost you $7

Brooklyn coffee shops no longer allow tipping — but a latte will cost you $7

“I don’t have to decide how much to tip, I don’t have to do math, enthused Anu Mohan, a 34-year-old who works at a cancer hospital in technology development and frequents the Three Legged Cat, a leafy cafe that opened in East Williamsburg over the summer with a line at the bottom of menu declaring that tax and tip is included and that the cafe is “proud” to provide a living wage to employees.


Prebiotic soda may be a healthier option — but it can have a really gross side effect

Prebiotic soda may be a healthier option — but it can have a really gross side effect

“Prebiotics are indigestible fibers that serve as food for probiotics, helping them thrive, and the two work together to regulate bowel movements, aid in the absorption of calcium, provide immune support, improve immune system functions, and enhance the body’s anti-inflammatory response, among many other benefits,” holistic nutritionist Katelyn Bedford recently explained to The Post.


Time Travel Back to the ’70s at Anderson. Paak’s New Jazz and R&B Supper Club

Time Travel Back to the ’70s at Anderson. Paak’s New Jazz and R&B Supper Club

Barman Devin Espinosa, a frequent collaborator with the Houston brothers, has shaped a thoughtful cocktail menu including the likes of the Yes Lawd!, which mixes pomegranate vodka, Grand Marnier, and lime, or the Suede, shaken with Ilegal mezcal, amaro nonino, and Rosso vermouth.


Exclusive | NYC’s first-ever ‘garbage’ restaurant week is here: Michelin chefs making special dishes — out of trash

Exclusive | NYC’s first-ever ‘garbage’ restaurant week is here: Michelin chefs making special dishes — out of trash

The new Make Food, Not Waste Restaurant Week additions utilize trims, peels, and scraps from other dishes to inspire new offerings — like the Kampachi Crudo, with mushrooms, fermented husk cherry salsa, celtuce and chicharron furikake being served at Corima.