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The Stanley Craze Has Reached Its Hot Pink Peak
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The Stanley Craze Has Reached Its Hot Pink Peak

Plus, the mascot at this college football game was a giant Pop Tart eaten in a chilling ritual sacrifice, and a former congresswoman was caught posting stolen food photos on social media.
This Was the Year Ozempic Changed How People Saw Food
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This Was the Year Ozempic Changed How People Saw Food

The rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic revealed a deep truth about our culture’s relationship to food and consumption.
Our Year of Thirst and Rehydration
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Our Year of Thirst and Rehydration

Giant Stanley cups, WaterTok, Erewhon’s $26 luxury water. In 2023, it seems we were thirstier than ever.
How the Internet Ate in 2023
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How the Internet Ate in 2023

Martha Stewart’s Sports IIllustrated swimsuit cover. The Grimace Shake. Girl dinner. In this timeline, we trace this year’s biggest Extremely Online food moments.
How a 29-Year-Old Public Radio Reporter Eats on $56K in Asheville, NC
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How a 29-Year-Old Public Radio Reporter Eats on $56K in Asheville, NC

She makes quick and easy Trader Joe’s lunches between story interviews and snacks on dried mango and almonds at long city council meetings.
Taylor Swift’s Milk Bar Birthday Cake Is Deliciously Millennial
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Taylor Swift’s Milk Bar Birthday Cake Is Deliciously Millennial

Plus, Ikea UK released a giant, limited-supply meatball for the holidays, and we tried the Doritos-flavored liquor.
‘Wonka’ Is Pure Cinematic Candy
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‘Wonka’ Is Pure Cinematic Candy

The prequel to ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,’ starring Timothée Chalamet, milks nostalgia while offering a sweeter experience.
How Broadway Star Leslie Odom Jr. Eats in a Day
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How Broadway Star Leslie Odom Jr. Eats in a Day

The Tony Award–winning “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom Jr. sometimes performs two shows in one day. One sandwich gets him through.
Erewhon and Balenciaga Drop Very Expensive Merch, Naturally
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Erewhon and Balenciaga Drop Very Expensive Merch, Naturally

Plus, Bradley Cooper served Philly cheesesteaks out of a truck in New York and a woman, after throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker, was sentenced to fast-food work.
Inside Martha Stewart’s Finsta
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Inside Martha Stewart’s Finsta

For the last decade, the @MarthaStewart48 Instagram account has shared freewheeling posts about Martha Stewart’s personal life in chaotic, mesmerizing detail.
Woman Chomps on Chopped Finger at Chopt
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Woman Chomps on Chopped Finger at Chopt

Plus: Martha Stewart revealed her go-to Dunkin’ order and Subway is launching a footlong cookie.
‘High on the Hog’ Season 2 Shows How Food Powered the Civil Rights Movement
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‘High on the Hog’ Season 2 Shows How Food Powered the Civil Rights Movement

In an interview, Stephen Satterfield and Dr. Jessica B. Harris discuss how the new season traces Black food history, from Reconstruction to the civil rights era.
My Quest to Becoming the Perfect Cookie Swap Guest
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My Quest to Becoming the Perfect Cookie Swap Guest

In her December 2023 letter, our editor-in-chief reflects on what makes a solid submission for the classic holiday contest.
We Said We’d Be Friends Forever. This Dish Started It All
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We Said We’d Be Friends Forever. This Dish Started It All

On a stoop in Brooklyn, I met my new neighbor. When she invited me in for meat-filled pastelillos, fried golden and crisp, my whole life changed.
How Thanksgiving "Post-Mortems" Became My Family's Cherished Tradition
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How Thanksgiving "Post-Mortems" Became My Family's Cherished Tradition

The morning after Thanksgiving is a prime time for reflecting on how the menu went—and maybe just a little bit of gossip.
Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Deal Lost It...$20 Million
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Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Deal Lost It...$20 Million

Plus, Magnolia Bakery is entering the edibles arena, and we tried the green bean casserole flavor seltzer.
What I Eat as a 24-Year-Old Medical Student on SNAP Benefits in San Francisco
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What I Eat as a 24-Year-Old Medical Student on SNAP Benefits in San Francisco

“Half of the fun of feeding myself as a medical student is trying to finesse as much free food as I can.”
What Food Pantries Really Want You to Donate
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What Food Pantries Really Want You to Donate

Here’s what to donate—edible and nonedible items alike.
Remember the Viral Thanksgiving ‘Strangers’? You Can Dine With Them This Year
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Remember the Viral Thanksgiving ‘Strangers’? You Can Dine With Them This Year

Plus, Joe Jonas sent Nathan Fielder a drink at a restaurant and received mayo in return, and we tried the EggoVac, a waffle-shaped vacuum.
Everything in The Bear Season 3 We’re Excited About
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Everything in The Bear Season 3 We’re Excited About

FX’s hit TV series The Bear on Hulu has been renewed for a third season. Here’s what we know.
Why Do Onions Make You Cry? Biology
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Why Do Onions Make You Cry? Biology

In his new book The Core of an Onion, Mark Kurlansky explores why onions make humans tear up—and the tricks we’ve tried in order to avoid it.
This Restaurant Is Charging a Fee for Unruly Children
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This Restaurant Is Charging a Fee for Unruly Children

Plus, Cup Noodles are now microwavable (no, they were not before), and Robert De Niro once had a Nobu martini delivered to him at 11 p.m.
What 5 Runners Eat to Prep for the New York Marathon
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What 5 Runners Eat to Prep for the New York Marathon

We asked five New York Marathon runners what they eat before, during, and after the race. Spoiler alert: lots of bagels.
How a 26-Year-Old Food Scientist Eats on $100K in Philadelphia, PA
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How a 26-Year-Old Food Scientist Eats on $100K in Philadelphia, PA

At work, she tastes test samples of food formulas that her team develops. She also drinks a spoonful of apple cider vinegar in the morning and makes gluten-free pasta for lunch.
A Scooped Bagel Is Controversial&-and, Dare I Say, Delicious
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A Scooped Bagel Is Controversial—and, Dare I Say, Delicious

To scoop or not to scoop? The Bon Appétit staff was pitted against each other over the debate.
Why People Are Using the Watermelon Emoji in Social Posts About Palestine
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Why People Are Using the Watermelon Emoji in Social Posts About Palestine

The fruit, a staple of Levantine cuisines, has a long history of representing Palestinian protest.
We Tried the Supposedly Very Bad Wawa Pizza
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We Tried the Supposedly Very Bad Wawa Pizza

Plus, Travis Kelce is launching frozen meals at Walmart, and a man was arrested after faking a heart attack 20 times to avoid paying the bill.
Everyone Has Dining Hall Envy for Yale’s Breakfast Station
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Everyone Has Dining Hall Envy for Yale’s Breakfast Station

Plus, Tesla is selling a $150 CyberBeer and Coca-Cola and Absolut are selling canned sprite-and-vodka.
What I Eat as a 36-Year-Old Attorney Making $300K in Brooklyn, NY
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What I Eat as a 36-Year-Old Attorney Making $300K in Brooklyn, NY

At home, I make a cozy pesto pasta and quinoa bowl. Outside, I dine out most days a week—and try my first espresso martini.
The Best Chocolate to Buy Online Right Now
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The Best Chocolate to Buy Online Right Now

Whether for a special occasion or any old Tuesday, these are the milks, darks, and even whites you need.