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Logan Paul, MrBeast launch Lunchables competitor they claim is ‘healthier’

Logan Paul, MrBeast launch Lunchables competitor they claim is ‘healthier’

Popular YouTube personalities Logan Paul, MrBeast and KSI have launched what they claim to be a “healthier” kids’ and adults’ lunch brand meant to outdo “mid” competitors like Kraft Heinz’s iconic Lunchables.


Exclusive | Famed NYC French bistro La Ripaille bids adieu after more than four decades: ‘Time to pass the torch’

Other divine menu options include traditional cassoulet, escargots Laurent’s way — out of the shell with basil, cream, tomato and butter — along with wild mushroom flambee in cognac under a pastry puff, ravioli de homard, branzino with ginger, and, of course, the filet mignon au poivre et frites.


The 19 Best Offal Dishes to Try in Los Angeles

The 19 Best Offal Dishes to Try in Los Angeles

Constructed on a loaf of house-baked bread that’s warmed to order, the sandwich is deftly smeared with scratch-made pork pate and loaded with a trio of cold cuts, including plenty of cartilage-heavy head cheese.


A Sultry Koreatown Supper Club Tries to Reinvent Itself

A Sultry Koreatown Supper Club Tries to Reinvent Itself

Starters include focaccia with creme fraiche, heirloom tomate aguachile, and scallops on the half shell; larger-format mains consist of crab fat caramel fried chicken, lobster risotto, and a duck breast with a black pepper demi-glace.


I’m a dietitian — here’s how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods without guilt

I’m a dietitian — here’s how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods without guilt

In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods and the development of Type 2 diabetes, a dietitian is sharing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet.


The Anatomy of the Hay-Smoked Chicken at Two-Michelin-Starred Mélisse

The Anatomy of the Hay-Smoked Chicken at Two-Michelin-Starred Mélisse

Now tucked inside a space cordoned off like the Jerusalem Temple’s Holy-of-Holies, Mélisse has a Hi-Fi stereo system that plays classic rock records while the tables are arranged so that every diner has a prime view into the intimate kitchen.


I’m a weight loss coach — do these 5 things and drop 15 pounds by 2025

I’m a weight loss coach — do these 5 things and drop 15 pounds by 2025

Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is sharing the five steps you should take to lose 15 pounds by the end of the year — burn more calories than you eat, set a daily step goal, reduce calories from beverages, commit to 30 minutes of joyful exercise four times a week and increase your protein and fiber.


These 4 ultra-processed foods can raise your diabetes risk more than others: study

These 4 ultra-processed foods can raise your diabetes risk more than others: study

“This study … confirms that not all foods categorized as UPF are alike in terms of the health risks associated with them,” said senior author Rachel Batterham, a professor of obesity, diabetes and endocrinology at the University College London.


Chipotle uses ‘autocado’ robot to make guacamole in Calif. where fast-food pay is $20 an hour

Chipotle uses ‘autocado’ robot to make guacamole in Calif. where fast-food pay is $20 an hour

Other California-based chains, Sweetgreen and Jack-in-the-Box, have also invested in private tech startups pitching a vision of burgers, fries and salad bowls made in large part by robots.


‘Never thought I’d go [to Cbus] for food, but it’s highly underrated’ – Global food blogger visits these 7 spots

‘Never thought I’d go [to Cbus] for food, but it’s highly underrated’ – Global food blogger visits these 7 spots

As if the line to get into Tommy’s Diner on a Sunday morning wasn’t already long enough…Rob Martinez, a global food blogger who seeks out the best “hidden gem” restaurants in cities throughout the world, decided to land in Columbus, Ohio for the week, highlighting all that we have to offer here.


An Eater’s Guide to Los Angeles

An Eater’s Guide to Los Angeles

The Heatmap has existed for nearly two decades to answer the age-old question: “What’s new and notable in Los Angeles?” Though the local dining scene has endured tremendous challenges over the past few years, the city’s spirit of breaking ground and exploring new cuisines continues with every month of openings.


How the Humble Michelada Became a Booming Side Hustle

How the Humble Michelada Became a Booming Side Hustle

The kit included a small bottle of Clamato, a foam cup already rimmed with chamoy paste and a dusting of Tajín, a tamarindo straw and some sweet and spicy Mexican candies for good measure—all nestled comfortably within a reusable, Dodger Stadium–approved, clear plastic shoulder bag.