Meet the man behind Odette — one of three restaurants in Singapore with three Michelin stars
Odette is named after a revered matriach in Chef Julien Royer’s life: his grandmother. “She is really someone very important to me, and the person that actually showed me how much passion, pleasure, happiness and emotion you can give to…
Take a tour inside a Parisian hotel suite that costs $52,000 per night
There are 78 rooms at Paris’ Hôtel de Crillon, but only two “Les Grand Appartements.” The apartments can be combined, along with an adjoining room, to make a three-bedroom mega-suite that covers 335 square meters (3,606 square feet) of the hotel’s…
How the self-care industry made us so lonely
Where were you the first time you heard the words “bath bomb?” What about “10-step skin care routine?” Perhaps you have, at some point, canceled plans in order to “unplug,” drink some tea, and take a bit of “me time.”…
Lion’s tale: Owner blends life, unique recipes into Jennerstown restaurant
JENNERSTOWN, Pa. – Nearly 30 years ago, Tina Buckham woke up to the sound of a curtain rod hitting the floor – and the smell of thick smoke. Buckham said she was able to escape the fast-spreading fire with her…
Reyna Duong Reflects on How Sandwich Hag Changed Her Life and Dallas’ Food Scene
On Saturday, May 18, Sandwich Hag served its final bánh mì. In its almost seven-year run at its Cedars location, Sandwich Hag built a sterling reputation for its food, with each bánh mì’s fillings made from scratch. But it was…
Shaking seats and piped-in fog: How 4DX is carving out a niche moviegoing market
Chris Hemsworth stars as the villainous Dementus in Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” Warner Bros. Discovery This is the 4DX viewing experience. It’s one of many multi-sensory moments programmed for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which opened in…
Our Japanese-born reporter eats burrito for first time in his life, changes opinion on McDonald’s
Somehow Seiji ate a beetle before he ate a burrito. Our Japanese-language reporter Seiji Nakazawa doesn’t have an unadventurous palate. He enjoys a good kebab, and a while back I taught the guy how to make Lebanese hushwee, which he…
Italian restaurant brings new life to longtime Dauphin County bar
Doug Smart wants the public to know one thing about Bruno’s Corner Bar & Family Italian Restaurant in Middletown. “It’s not what you think it is,” said Smart, Bruno’s general manager. The corner building at 101 E. Main St. dates…
The known unknowns about Ozempic, explained
If you track the news at all, you’ve probably heard of a revolutionary new weight-loss drug called Ozempic. The very idea of a novel miracle weight-loss drug might provoke eye rolls because this is the kind of thing we’ve seen…
A New Cookbook Brings the Beloved Recipes of ‘Stardew Valley’ to Life
There are few video games that have developed the kind of loyal, deeply devoted fan base of Stardew Valley. Released in 2016 by ConcernedApe, the cozy farm simulator game is widely considered to be among the best in that genre,…