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The Lesbian Bar Mask Mandate Implosion
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The Lesbian Bar Mask Mandate Implosion

Plus an historic delivery platform settlement, the US-Canada trade war heats up, and more.
Maybe Don't Bring Your Iced Coffee to a Job Interview
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Maybe Don't Bring Your Iced Coffee to a Job Interview

Experts weigh in on the etiquette question that’s been lighting up the internet.
Everything is a Luxury Item Now
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Everything is a Luxury Item Now

Plus Chipotle’s surprising new partnership, a blueberry scam, and more.
Are AI-Made Reservations Fair?
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Are AI-Made Reservations Fair?

Plus the slippery definition of ultraprocessed food, and the eternal question of BYO seasoning
“Chicken Shop Date” Ends a Legendary Run
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“Chicken Shop Date” Ends a Legendary Run

Plus reduced beef regulations, the future of food startup Wonder, and more
I’m Done Pretending the Guest Is Always Right
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I’m Done Pretending the Guest Is Always Right

The idealism behind Will Guidara’s bestselling book created an impossible standard for restaurants.
What My Job Is Like as a Culinary Producer
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What My Job Is Like as a Culinary Producer

Meet BA’s Mallary Santucci—project manager, recipe wrangler, and chip dipper extraordinaire.
Is It Ever OK to BYO Seasonings to a Restaurant?
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Is It Ever OK to BYO Seasonings to a Restaurant?

Diners who tote tiny stashes of sea salt, hot sauce, and other condiments are more common than you might think.
Restaurants Are Using Unsettling AI-Generated Photos of Food
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Restaurants Are Using Unsettling AI-Generated Photos of Food

Plus the rise of Loonen water, and Keith Lee steps in during a crisis
Why Is Loonen Water So Hyped?
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Why Is Loonen Water So Hyped?

After less than a year on the market, the bottled water is popping up everywhere.
Jason Kelce Wants Your Piss!
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Jason Kelce Wants Your Piss!

Plus the blueberries that could kill you, beef has reached a price ceiling, and more.
Cornell's New Dorm Room Food Ban Is Wild (and Correct)
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Cornell's New Dorm Room Food Ban Is Wild (and Correct)

Plus the climate crisis is hitting Parmesan, updated food safety news, and more
Girl Scout Cookies Make $800 Million a Year. Some Tweenage Scouts Want Their Cut
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Girl Scout Cookies Make $800 Million a Year. Some Tweenage Scouts Want Their Cut

A new documentary lets viewers “Tagalong” during the cutthroat cookie season.
When Is a Line Worth It?
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When Is a Line Worth It?

And other questions I asked myself chasing New York's most elusive reservation
American Food Safety Is in Its Flop Era
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American Food Safety Is in Its Flop Era

Plus the snack hyperacceleration, our golden age of pickles, and more.
Have We Reached Peak Pickle?
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Have We Reached Peak Pickle?

Pickle chips, pickle marshmallows, pickle lube—pickles are hard to escape and impossible to resist
RIP Tony Bourdain, You Would Have Hated All This Discourse
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RIP Tony Bourdain, You Would Have Hated All This Discourse

How would Tony the man feel about Tony the film? As Bourdain’s longtime assistant, I learned never to predict his responses.
As Fires Scorch Bordeaux and Thousands Evacuate, What Happens to the Wine?
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As Fires Scorch Bordeaux and Thousands Evacuate, What Happens to the Wine?

Even worse, a fresh heatwave could turn Bordeaux into a tinderbox and complicate firefighting efforts.
Gen Z is Drinking Again, I Guess
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Gen Z is Drinking Again, I Guess

Plus RFK Jr.’s YouTube cooking show, the fires in Bordeaux, and more
What's Actually in Circe's Stew, According to Food Historians
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What's Actually in Circe's Stew, According to Food Historians

In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, this one scene had movie-goers gagging.
How the Four Seasons Yacht Is Redefining “Cruise Food”
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How the Four Seasons Yacht Is Redefining “Cruise Food”

On Four Seasons I, omakase, Champagne, and Michelin-starred menus give you plenty of reason to stay on board.
Where to Stay in Chicago If You Like to Eat
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Where to Stay in Chicago If You Like to Eat

Discover our staff's favorite home bases for exploring the Windy City's vibrant food scene.
At A24’s “Tony” Premiere Party, Stars Celebrated Anthony Bourdain’s Memory
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At A24’s “Tony” Premiere Party, Stars Celebrated Anthony Bourdain’s Memory

Dominic Sessa, Kareem Rahma, and food media personalities sipped martinis and Negronis at Golden Steer in Greenwich Village.
We Can’t Escape Hot Bacteria Summer
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We Can’t Escape Hot Bacteria Summer

Plus the best restaurants in museums, the latest in the Ben & Jerry’s fight, and Dominic Sessa becomes Bourdain
How Dominic Sessa Becomes Anthony Bourdain in A24’s New Coming-of-Age Biopic
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How Dominic Sessa Becomes Anthony Bourdain in A24’s New Coming-of-Age Biopic

Actor Dominic Sessa retraces the late legend’s volatile yet formative years as a Provincetown line cook.
You Can Blame the Government for the Diarrhea Lettuce
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You Can Blame the Government for the Diarrhea Lettuce

Gutting federal food-safety tracking leaves millions of consumers entirely exposed.
Piaule Catskill Feels (and Tastes) Like a Deep Exhale
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Piaule Catskill Feels (and Tastes) Like a Deep Exhale

Nestled in the Catskills, the 24-cabin property serves hyper-local dishes sourced from around the Hudson Valley.
Will the James Beard Awards Leave Chicago?
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Will the James Beard Awards Leave Chicago?

Plus cyclospora safety guidance, a fiery sandwich debate, and the people paid to stand in lines.
How a Sober Writer in Austin Eats on an Income That Swings From $0 to Six Figures
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How a Sober Writer in Austin Eats on an Income That Swings From $0 to Six Figures

Eleven years into sobriety, this mom has traded big parties for potlucks—and seltzer in fancy glassware.
How to Minimize Your Risk to Foodborne Parasite Cyclospora
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How to Minimize Your Risk to Foodborne Parasite Cyclospora

We tapped an infectious disease specialist for tips on avoiding the "explosive diarrhea" freaking us all out.