The Atlantic puts out a very interesting daily email. This was from a few days back. If you’re old enough to remember glass Heinz ketchup bottles, you might also recall how frustrating they were to use. You’d strike the bottom until, eventually, a huge blob would splurt out, ruining your plate. Heinz’s current bottle is … Continue reading Why do ketchup bottles pour the way they do?
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A diner is returning to Manhattan’s Upper West Side
Nostalgic Diner Old John’s Brings Its Egg Creams and Banana Splits Back to the Upper West Side Updated classics are on the menu at this diner reboot opening June 23by Erika Adams Jun 14, 2021, 4:39pm EDTPhotography by Molly Tavoletti Old John’s diner favorites are making a comeback Decades-oldDecades-old Upper West Side stalwart Old John’s is set to reopen … Continue reading A diner is returning to Manhattan’s Upper West Side
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An Upper West Side Mexican restaurant you shouldn’t miss
UWS Eatery Named 1 Of Best Mexican Restaurants In NYC An Upper West Side spot was recently featured on a list by an Eater NY critic of the 30 best Mexican restaurants in NYC. Find out which. Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff Posted Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 11:45 am ET|Updated Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 7:23 am ET An Upper … Continue reading An Upper West Side Mexican restaurant you shouldn’t miss
Upper West Side has a star with a curry ramen [?] sandwich shop
Top Eater Critic Says UWS Has Best Sandwich in NYC Mike Mishkin June 10, 2021 Food & Drink Eater NY food critic Robert Sietsema has been documenting his favorite city sandwiches in a series of lists featuring hoagies and heroes throughout the boroughs. In his most recent round up, a new Japanese curry and sandwich spot – Curry Mania – … Continue reading Upper West Side has a star with a curry ramen [?] sandwich shop
Vegan diet is bad (and good) for children
https://www.unilad.co.uk/food/children-are-much-shorter-and-weaker-when-raised-on-trendy-vegan-diets-study-shows/ Children Are Much Shorter And Weaker When Raised On Trendy Vegan Diets, Study Shows BY : DANIEL RICHARDSON ON : 04 JUN 2021 18:21 Many view veganism as a healthy way to eat, but a study has found that it could impact the growth of children The number of children being raised vegan has increased in recent years. In … Continue reading Vegan diet is bad (and good) for children
Eating less beef only good if not replaced by more chicken[?]
I've made a conscious effort to reduce my beef or lamb consumption to about once a month -- for environmental reasons. I've replaced those two mostly with fish, but have also increased my chicken consumption. This writer is suggesting there's a moral component to what you choose to eat as well as the environmental impact. … Continue reading Eating less beef only good if not replaced by more chicken[?]
Absolute best ice cream spots in NYC
Links to Instagram and the photos will require that you click thru to the article. https://guestofaguest.com/new-york/food/best-nyc-ice-cream-spots-to-cool-off The Absolute Best Ice Cream Spots In NYCby Christie Grimm · May 20, What would summer in the city be without the occasional scoop and stroll? Cup or cone? Vegan or culinary maximalist? No matter your ice cream persuasion, click through … Continue reading Absolute best ice cream spots in NYC
Why are NYC restaurants still investing in outdoor seating?
https://ny.eater.com/2021/5/18/22425326/outdoor-dining-nyc-restaurants-quality-bistro-nami-nori-lucky-mockingbird Why NYC Restaurants Keep Investing in Outdoor Setups Despite the Return of Indoor Dining Owners continue to pour thousands in streetside outdoor dining structures while the program’s future remains in fluxby Erika Adams May 18, 2021, 4:07pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window)Share this on Twitter (opens in new window)SHAREAll sharing options … Continue reading Why are NYC restaurants still investing in outdoor seating?
Can moving to a plant-based diet save the world?
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/25/going-vegan-can-switching-to-a-plant-based-diet-really-save-the-planet? Going vegan: can switching to a plant-based diet really save the planet? If politicians are serious about change, they need to incentivise it, say scientists and writers Research in 2018 showed that without meat and dairy consumption, global farmland use could be reduced by more than 75% – an area equivalent to the US, … Continue reading Can moving to a plant-based diet save the world?
Eleven Madison (NYC restaurant) going meatless — does it matter?
"Heated" is always a fascinating newsletter about anything related to climate change. This week the lead story is about the very expensive, extremely well known restaurant Eleven Madison Park's decision. A National Review columnist and various Twitterers went berserk. Ms Atkin asks if it matters and concludes there's a good chance it does. Perhaps this … Continue reading Eleven Madison (NYC restaurant) going meatless — does it matter?
Three UWS restaurants honored by Michelin as Best Cheap Eats
https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/05/05/3-uws-restaurants-honored-as-best-cheap-eats-by-michelin 3 UWS Restaurants Honored as Best Cheap Eats by Michelin Posted on May 5, 2021 at 10:40 am by West Sider The storefront at Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too. Photo by Paul Lowry. Michelin has its fancy-shmancy awards and then its awards recognizing places where the hoi polloi eat. The Bib Gourmand awards are for the regular … Continue reading Three UWS restaurants honored by Michelin as Best Cheap Eats
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