Culture

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Culture

Smuckers Is Suing Trader Joe’s Over Its Uncrustables Dupe

Plus, Panera is testing out a new energy drink, bird flu is back and tightening turkey supplies, and more.

Culture

Make Your Own Tradition This Thanksgiving

In her latest letter, editor in chief Jamila Robinson finds meaning in evolving traditions and chosen company.

Drinks

The Korean-Inspired Hangover Cure I Stand By As a Professional Drinker

Instead of waking up inhumanly hungover, I'd feel normal.

Where to Stay in Miami If You Like to Eat

To make the most of your to-eat list, check into one of these conveniently located hotels.

Where to Stay in LA If You Like to Eat

These 7 hotels make great launchpads for exploring the city’s most dynamic dining neighborhoods.

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.

The Receipt

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How a 41-Year-Old Recipe Developer Making $105K in Des Moines Feeds Her Family With Food Allergies
Gluten, egg, and dairy are off the table, but fast food, cookies, sushi, and pasta are still on the menu.
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What I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Film/TV Development Assistant Making $28/Hour in LA
I adapt my diet around my ADHD medication, which affects my appetite. I make strawberry-banana smoothies, Spam musubi bowls, and other “safe” foods.
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What a 53-Year-Old Medical Device Sales Rep Eats on $380K in Honolulu, Hawaii
She makes rice balls in the shape of pandas for her daughter’s lunch, and hot pot shabu-shabu and classic Bon Appétit recipes for family dinner.
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What a 41-Year-Old Single Parent of Three Eats on $145K in Upstate New York
The kids have different allergies and food restrictions, so they prep dinners such as a make-your-own noodle bar and grilled meat and veggies alike (and the occasional takeout).
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What a 28-Year-Old Trail Worker Eats on $36K in Jackson, Wyoming
Part of a backcountry wilderness crew, she preps and packs camping-friendly meals for six days at a time: coffee, salami and cucumber sandwiches, and a “backpacking salad niçoise.”
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What I Eat as a 27-Year-Old Art Designer Making $70K in Las Vegas, Nevada
I sample pastries and seasonal teas at my go-to work cafe. I also try to beat the heat with guava ice cream, fresh spring rolls, and mango phirni.
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What a 26-Year-Old Wine Chemist Eats on $55K in Salem, Oregon
At work, she samples wine and prepares it for bottling. At home, she makes blinis and a rich, jammy shakshuka, pairing them with a bit of wine as well.
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What I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Laid-Off Marketer on Unemployment Aid in Buffalo, NY
I receive $441 a week in unemployment assistance. Between job interviews and a matinee movie, I make Turkish eggs, pasta alla Norma, and a Thai basil eggplant stir-fry.
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What a 64-Year-Old Retired Novelist Eats With $3.5 Million in Savings in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley
She also earns about $5,000 in book royalties and her mostly retired husband makes $125,000 from his consulting business. She eats gluten-free, makes chocolate banana bread and buckwheat crepes, and grows vegetables and fruits.
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What a 23-Year-Old Wildlife Rehab Intern Eats Making $300/Week in Southwest Florida
At home, where she shares a kitchen with 10 fellow interns, she makes chickpea salad and Japanese fried rice with nori. At work, she tries a famous Publix Pub Sub for lunch.
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What a 33-Year-Old Ob-Gyn Making $290K in Los Angeles
As a new mom practicing baby-led weaning, she makes quick weeknight dinners with halibut, grains, and frozen veggies that she adapts for her nine-month-old son.
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What a 26-Year-Old Pastor Eats on $147,000 in Huntsville, Alabama
She makes Panang curry, bacon-y black bean tostadas, and, for a romantic dinner for two, a decadent braised short rib. On Sunday mornings, a hot cup of church coffee sustains her.
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What a 36-Year-Old Tattoo Artist Making $50,000 Eats in Minneapolis
At work, they sneak bites of Rice Krispies and Cheez-Its in between long appointments. At home, they make Avgolemono soup, coconut fish curry, and brown butter financiers.
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What I Eat as a 45-Year-Old Orchestra Conductor Making $950,000 in San Francisco
Between lunch meetings and evening concerts, he eats at 20 restaurants around the city, trying piroshki, Dungeness stuffed squid, chicken liver mousse, and more. At home, he makes carnitas tacos with greens from his own garden.
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What a 22-Year-Old Server at a Michelin-Starred Restaurant Eats on $18/Hour in New York
Some days, she’s drinking several espressos through service, working until midnight. Other days, she learns about pickling and fermentation and wine. At home, she makes bone broth and preps colorful winter vegetables.

Culture

Michelin Launches “Grape” Awards for Wine Producers

Plus, Keith McNally’s son is opening a restaurant, a dine-and-dash influencer is being held at Riker’s, and more.

Lifestyle

Cannabis Dispensaries Are Getting Chic, and More Welcoming Than Ever

The lines between cannabis and fashion, lifestyle, and interior design are blurrier than ever, but that might be what it takes to reach a mainstream audience.

Drinks

Which Rye Whiskey Is Best? A Taste Test of Sazerac, Michter’s, Rittenhouse, and more

BA staffers recommend the best rye whiskey to stock your winter bar cart.

Culture

Yule Love 5 New Takes on a Christmas Classic

From candied mosaics to savory swirls, these versions of bûche de Noël, roll the festive holiday dessert into a new era.

Culture

The Best Holiday Gift Is Something You Can Eat

In her holiday letter, Editor in chief Jamila Robinson celebrates how food brings us together.

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The Whole Foods Buyer Who Decides What We Eat

John Lawson has a knack for spotting talent in the packaged food world. Here’s how he decides what makes it to our grocery store shelves.

Drinks

These White Wines Were Made for Winter

These golden pours are as fine as cashmere.

Culture

The Latest Michelin-Starred Restaurants in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and More

Plus, cocktails are getting the protein treatment, Parmesan cheese got signed by UTA, and more.

Drinks

How Bartenders Are Turning Food Waste Into Great Cocktails

Can a cocktail made from day-old pastries inspire bars to become more sustainable?

Culture

As the Government Reopens, Weed Products Are on the Chopping Block

The proposed cannabis crackdown will affect 95% of the current market.

Culture

Starbucks Workers Strike on Red Cup Day

Plus, Cava launches merch, food critics continue to shed their anonymity, and more.

Culture

America’s Baristas Are Brewing Up a Labor Movement

From union victories at local coffee institutions to the campaigns at giants like Starbucks, this grassroots movement is fundamentally reshaping the service industry.

Culture

The Rise of Luxury Fashion Restaurants

From Louis Vuitton to Dior, fashion houses are shifting toward food-driven experiences. The strategy reflects a broader redefinition of luxury itself.