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I Moved From Tokyo to the U.S. for Love But Became a Chef Instead
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I Moved From Tokyo to the U.S. for Love But Became a Chef Instead

How Kuniko Yagi went from banker to udon waitress to owning her own restaurant in L.A.
Why My Bar Is Giving Away $25K Worth of Rosé to Support Women’s Reproductive Rights
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Why My Bar Is Giving Away $25K Worth of Rosé to Support Women’s Reproductive Rights

Rebel Rebel owner Lauren Friel responds to the Alabama abortion ban.
These Linen Napkins Make Me Feel Way Fancier Than I Am
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These Linen Napkins Make Me Feel Way Fancier Than I Am

They're big enough to handle a messy, saucy meal without being unwieldy—and easy to throw in the hamper when you're done.
Adrienne Maree Brown on Why Joy Is a Form of Resistance
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Adrienne Maree Brown on Why Joy Is a Form of Resistance

The author and social justice activist finds pleasure in slightly melted ice cream and a good solo dance party.
I Am Not a Chef But I Wear These Chef Pants Every Day Anyway
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I Am Not a Chef But I Wear These Chef Pants Every Day Anyway

For all the female chefs sick of saggy, uncomfortable chef trousers. And for all of the rest of us sick of constricting, unflattering civilian trousers.
Calamari Feuds, a Dog Treat Tasting, and a Really Good Asparagus Recipe
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Calamari Feuds, a Dog Treat Tasting, and a Really Good Asparagus Recipe

That’s what we were up to this week at BA.
If You Come Over for Dinner, We’re Having Enchiladas
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If You Come Over for Dinner, We’re Having Enchiladas

Cover me in salsa verde and bury me in Monterey Jack
The Unordinary Wine Philosophy of Bradford Taylor
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The Unordinary Wine Philosophy of Bradford Taylor

If you’re way more into natural wine now than you were a few years ago, you might have the owner of Ordinaire in Oakland and Diversey Wine in Chicago to thank.
The Privilege of Feeling Good
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The Privilege of Feeling Good

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro on Alabama's newly passed abortion law
Kamal Mouzawak Is Lebanon’s Celebrated Restaurateur-Hotelier-Humanitarian
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Kamal Mouzawak Is Lebanon’s Celebrated Restaurateur-Hotelier-Humanitarian

With his network of restaurants, B&B’s, and Beirut’s first farmers’ market, the entrepreneur aims to showcase the diversity of Lebanese cuisine, and support the women who make it.
Inside the Mad-Science World of a Professional Fermentation Chef
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Inside the Mad-Science World of a Professional Fermentation Chef

How Caitlin Hata, the fermentation chef at The Manufactory, turns food waste into kimchi and more.
Is It Ever Okay...To Eat Tuna Salad on a Plane?
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Is It Ever Okay...To Eat Tuna Salad on a Plane?

Our truly refined etiquette columnist is jet-lagged and ready to answer all of your travel questions.
Madhur Jaffrey Gets Real About the Instant Pot
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Madhur Jaffrey Gets Real About the Instant Pot

The O.G. of Indian cookbook authors just wrote one of the best Instant Pot cookbooks out there.
Lauren Friel Is Making Boston Drinking Culture a Little Less Bro-y
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Lauren Friel Is Making Boston Drinking Culture a Little Less Bro-y

Her natural wine bar Rebel Rebel is unabashedly feminist and reliably good.
My Favorite Wine Glasses Are Actually Water Glasses
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My Favorite Wine Glasses Are Actually Water Glasses

A newer, saner era of sensible drinking vessels has arrived.
I’m a 65-Year-Old Dentist Who Left It All Behind to Work at America’s Best New Restaurant
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I’m a 65-Year-Old Dentist Who Left It All Behind to Work at America’s Best New Restaurant

Dr. Peter Glatz gave up his four-decade-long career to work 12-hour days as a line cook. Now, he’s never been happier.
Chef Roy Choi Has Never Been Realer Than on His New TV Show
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Chef Roy Choi Has Never Been Realer Than on His New TV Show

In his new series ‘Broken Bread,’ the L.A.–based Kogi truck chef explores topics, like sustainability, incarceration, health, and yes, food.
The BA Staff Is Highly Opinionated
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The BA Staff Is Highly Opinionated

And these are the things they highly recommend.
Mānuka Honey Is a Wellness Wonder&-But Your Jar Could Be a Fake
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Mānuka Honey Is a Wellness Wonder—But Your Jar Could Be a Fake

Here's how to make sure you're buying the real thing.
The Kolache Used to Be Gas Station Grub&-Now It’s Everywhere, and Fancy
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The Kolache Used to Be Gas Station Grub—Now It’s Everywhere, and Fancy

I spent two days and 375 miles tracking down 20 different versions of Texas’ favorite pastry in one epic road trip.
How I Protest With Pastries
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How I Protest With Pastries

In 2016, Natasha Pickowicz launched a charity bake sale as a platform for change and resistance. With her third-annual event this weekend, the pastry chef lays out her how-to’s so you can host your own.
Once Upon a Time I Foraged for Ramps
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Once Upon a Time I Foraged for Ramps

And more news, recipes, and food feuds from the week.
This Fresh Starter Takes the Stress Out of Baking Sourdough
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This Fresh Starter Takes the Stress Out of Baking Sourdough

It's descended from a starter that’s over 100 years old, so you know it’s going to be bubbly, active, and reliable.
I Bring This Liter Bottle of Wine to Every Dinner Party
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I Bring This Liter Bottle of Wine to Every Dinner Party

It’s rent-week friendly, tastes like a melted Jolly Rancher, and guarantees a fun night.
‘The Biggest Little Farm’ is the New Back-to-Nature Documentary I Never Knew I Needed
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‘The Biggest Little Farm’ is the New Back-to-Nature Documentary I Never Knew I Needed

Molly and John Chester left city life behind to start a farm. But that’s only the beginning of their story.
Why Scientists See Fiber As More Important Than Ever Before
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Why Scientists See Fiber As More Important Than Ever Before

Fiber used to be the most boring nutrient we eat. Then scientists started looking at our microbes.
Healthyish Spring Baking Official Sweepstakes Rules
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Healthyish Spring Baking Official Sweepstakes Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS PROMOTION.
The More Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts I Sell, the Worse I Feel
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The More Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts I Sell, the Worse I Feel

For whole-animal butcher Sophia Hampton, this ubiquitous cut of meat is actually the most problematic item in the case.
Put This Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry on the Top of Your Spring Bucket List
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Put This Citrusy Asparagus Stir-Fry on the Top of Your Spring Bucket List

Asparagus season is beautiful and brief, so make this bright stir-fry while you can.