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Chef Angela Dimayuga on Her Last Conversation with Anthony Bourdain
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Chef Angela Dimayuga on Her Last Conversation with Anthony Bourdain

“He wanted to be my mentor. He said that I could call him at 2 a.m. and he’d answer.”
Please Don’t Drink Wine When You’re Sad
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Please Don’t Drink Wine When You’re Sad

Way too many people ask me what wine to drink when they’re feeling sad. Don’t ever, ever do this.
The Electric Griddle That Turned My Dad Into a Short-Order Breakfast Cook
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The Electric Griddle That Turned My Dad Into a Short-Order Breakfast Cook

Every time I go home to visit my family, he makes pancakes and eggs on his trusty electric griddle. And now I do the same.
8 Non-Cookbook Food Books to Read This Summer
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8 Non-Cookbook Food Books to Read This Summer

Beach reads, train reads, plane reads—they’re all here.
Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Tony, Who Felt Like Everyone’s Friend
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Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Tony, Who Felt Like Everyone’s Friend

Andrew Knowlton on Bourdain’s legacy, influence, and the dinners they shared.
Anthony Bourdain Is Dead at 61
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Anthony Bourdain Is Dead at 61

The CNN host, author, and father died by suicide in France.
How Anthony Bourdain Came to Be Anthony Bourdain
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How Anthony Bourdain Came to Be Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain grew up to be one of the world's most adventurous (and opinionated) eaters. Here, he credits his father for the man he became.
Our Favorite Ice Cream Brand Just Dropped a Dairy-Free Line
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Our Favorite Ice Cream Brand Just Dropped a Dairy-Free Line

It's ice cream season—do you know where your pint is?
A Slightly Ridiculous Father's Day Wishlist from a Food-Obsessed Dad
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A Slightly Ridiculous Father's Day Wishlist from a Food-Obsessed Dad

Including one knife made of meteorites.
Alexis Schwartz Wants You to Pair Magnums of Natural Wine with Takeout
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Alexis Schwartz Wants You to Pair Magnums of Natural Wine with Takeout

Her natural wine-pairing series, Thirsty Thirsty, is the coolest way to drink in NYC this summer.
What’s the Best New York Slice? I Ate at 30 Pizza Joints to Find Out
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What’s the Best New York Slice? I Ate at 30 Pizza Joints to Find Out

Sauce. Cheese. Dough. Attitude. It all matters.
Shailene Woodley's Desert Island Food Is...Potatoes?
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Shailene Woodley's Desert Island Food Is...Potatoes?

Also dried bananas and something called a LifeStraw
You Can and Should Be Using These 5 Supersized Pasta Shapes
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You Can and Should Be Using These 5 Supersized Pasta Shapes

Massive pasta shapes take your classic dishes to new, unexplored heights.
I Won a House in Detroit Then Cooked My Way into a Home
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I Won a House in Detroit Then Cooked My Way into a Home

After years of reporting stints in and out of the country, I had a home and kitchen of my own.
Entering a National Barbecue Competition Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
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Entering a National Barbecue Competition Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

It’s one thing to grill for my family. It’s another to enter a competition. How did I get here?
What's Up With Intermittent Fasting, and Should We Be Doing It?
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What's Up With Intermittent Fasting, and Should We Be Doing It?

Research shows not eating for stretches at a time could actually be good for your health.
Come Hang Out with Us at Healthyish Homecoming!
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Come Hang Out with Us at Healthyish Homecoming!

Get your tickets for our festival in Brooklyn on June 9.
A Neurotic Person's Guide to Beating Travel Anxiety
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A Neurotic Person's Guide to Beating Travel Anxiety

From someone who used to freak the F out every time she thought about getting on a plane.
Jeff Goldblum Is the Van Gogh of Fro-Yo
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Jeff Goldblum Is the Van Gogh of Fro-Yo

The Jurassic World star takes a dab of every. single. flavor.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Somm Experience
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Somm Experience

Ask a lot of questions, but please not “what’s your favorite wine?”
Emilia Ortiz Cleanses Her Aura and Chats with Her Ancestors Before Bed
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Emilia Ortiz Cleanses Her Aura and Chats with Her Ancestors Before Bed

The Brooklyn spiritual advisor winds down by lighting up.
How Sleep Became a Wellness Fixation
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How Sleep Became a Wellness Fixation

Sleep has become a national obsession, and the lifehackers are searching for shortcuts.
How Learning to Love Insomnia Finally Put Me to Sleep
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How Learning to Love Insomnia Finally Put Me to Sleep

A short history of my long, sleepless nights.
All Your Questions About Sleep, Answered
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All Your Questions About Sleep, Answered

The sleep doctor knows best.
CBD Coffee Is the Wellness World's New Favorite Drink
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CBD Coffee Is the Wellness World's New Favorite Drink

But not all CBD is created equal... or legal.