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Restaurateur Ben Byruch Dies Suddenly at 44
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Restaurateur Ben Byruch, co-founder of New York City’s Pig & Khao and husband of chef Leah Cohen, has died at 44. The couple had two young sons; no cause of death has been publicly disclosed, and the restaurant asked for privacy as the family grieves.
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Guides Spotlight Decades-Old Northeast Pizzerias and New Dining Spots
Lifestyle
— Nov 6, 2026
Regional dining guides spotlight longtime pizzerias and Italian restaurants in Passaic County and Connecticut, along with Hudson Valley and Catskills pizza stops for fall outings. Long Island’s new openings add a chef-led Japanese sushi tasting room, an elevated sports bar and other dining options.
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Spokane Chef, Mother of Six Killed in Hit-and-Run
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— Oct 28, 2026
Smaah Adam, a 46-year-old chef at Spokane’s Feast World Kitchen and mother of six, died after being struck in a hit-and-run while outside her home. Police are seeking a black Ford Flex believed to be involved, while her community has started a fundraiser to support her children and funeral expenses.
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Holiday Markets and Festivals Planned in Three Cities
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Free community events include Foodees Fest, a food-truck and artisan festival in Mobile, Dec. 4–6, and Burnaby Village Museum’s festive holiday village, running Nov. 25 through Jan. 3 with seasonal activities and food. In Evanston, the Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will turn Ryan Field into a winter food market with local chefs, a 24-artisan market and a holiday light garden, Nov. 27–Dec. 27; admission is free, with food and drinks sold separately.
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More Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across Nation
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 5h
Food Festivals Span Five Regions This November
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
Food-and-drink events are bringing local restaurants, chefs and producers together in Abu Dhabi, Walla Walla, Turks and Caicos, and San Clemente. Their offerings range from restaurant tastings and cooking workshops to wine-focused dinners and live entertainment, with the Caribbean festival also raising funds for its community.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Chefs Endorse Slow Cooker Classics for Busy Weeknight Meals
Lifestyle
— Oct 25, 2026
Home cooks recommend viral recipes that have proved worth repeating, alongside dependable slow-cooker meals for busy weeks. The collections range from easy protein-packed chicken dinners to classic, chef-approved Crock-Pot dishes that reward a little preparation with low-effort meals.
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Wonder Plans Three-State Restaurant Expansion for 2027
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
Wonder plans to open a new food hall in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in spring 2027, where customers can order dishes from multiple restaurant and chef menus in one transaction. The company also plans a late-2027 MarketFair location in Princeton, New Jersey, featuring six restaurant concepts.
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Chefs connect communities through food stories
Lifestyle
— Oct 18, 2026
Chefs and food writers are using cooking to connect people with storytelling, culture and community. Efforts range from teaching children practical food skills and sustainability to sharing culinary journeys at libraries and helping readers grow and cook seasonal food.
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Chef Kardea Brown Adapts Recipes After Husband's Diabetes Diagnosis
Abbott Laboratories
— Oct 19, 2026
Chef and TV host Kardea Brown is adapting favorite recipes to support her husband Bryon Smith’s Type 2 diabetes management, while he uses a glucose-monitoring app feature to assess how foods may affect his levels. Brown recommends balanced, fiber-rich meals, checking for added sugars and healthier cooking methods.
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Chris Dalton
Adapting recipes with more fiber and healthier cooking methods seems like a smart way to keep enjoying meals without spiking levels.
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Commanders Practice-Squad QB Sam Hartman Named Bachelor
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman, 27, will lead ABC’s 30th season of “The Bachelor,” premiering March 21, 2027. Hartman said he is excited but nervous about dating multiple contestants on the show.
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Utah Writers Review Restaurants and Michelin-Recognized Spots
Lifestyle
— Oct 28, 2026
A roundup highlights recent Utah food and drink coverage, including restaurant reviews, chef interviews, dining guides and local food personalities. The other articles offer unrelated stories about johnnycakes, a seasonal latte, Kentucky diners and a Southeast Missouri outing.
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Restaurant Openings, Planned Expansions Span U.S. Cities
Good News
— Oct 30, 2026
Restaurant coverage highlights a Korean supper club in an Olathe church, New York’s character-rich Tick Tock Diner and a guide to long-running Washington diners. Elsewhere, Pittsburgh diners have new openings and chef news, while Charleston food writers spotlight local restaurants and neighborhood favorites.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Club Wyndham to open 1990s Christmas suite with VHS tapes and board games
Jodie Sweetin
— Nov 2, 2026
Chef Dominique Crenn has opened Petit Crenn, a French bistro serving classic dishes with a refined twist on Melbourne’s Collins Street, while Nantes’ public art, architecture and cultural history make the French city a destination for a whimsical arts-focused tour. Separately, Club Wyndham is offering a Christmas 1999-themed Holiday Rewind Suite in New York, tapping into parents’ nostalgia for 1990s holiday traditions.
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San Diego Food-Wine Festival Plans Global Showcase
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
San Diego’s Food + Wine Festival returns Nov. 1–8, 2026, showcasing chefs, wines and spirits while raising money for culinary and hospitality scholarships. Other upcoming food-related events include Scotts Valley’s Halloween-themed Food Truck Friday and a Texas Monthly sweepstakes offering a spooky BBQ festival prize.
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Education and Hospitality Jobs Span Five U.S. Cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 24, 2026
Hiring roundups highlight education roles in Sherwood, Birmingham, Augusta and Huntsville, spanning early-childhood and after-school programs, workforce training, STEM, assessment development and music instruction. Birmingham also has restaurant and hospitality openings, from kitchen and banquet work to restaurant management and an executive chef role.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 9h
Cooking guides detail homemade soup recipes, Texas classics and canned food tips
Lifestyle
— Oct 25, 2026
Homemade soups offer comforting, customizable meals—from vegetable-rich bowls to hearty chicken and chili—and can give cooks more control over ingredients and salt. Chefs also rely on canned staples for fast, creative weeknight cooking, while USDA guidance emphasizes checking cans for damage and following safe storage practices; best-by dates generally indicate quality, not an automatic safety deadline.
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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmate
Quizie
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Not who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.
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Chinese Restaurants Face Closures, Renovations Across US
Lifestyle
— Oct 20, 2026
Q2 China Bistro in Westerville plans to permanently close Oct. 28 after 20 years, while its owners have hinted they may serve customers again elsewhere. In Columbus, Chef Lee’s Peking Restaurant is closed for renovations and says it plans to move to a former Golden Corral site, though its timeline and new location remain unconfirmed.
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Restaurants draw notice across multiple regions
Lifestyle
— Oct 18, 2026
Restaurant news and recommendations span several destinations: Dumfries chef Curtis Silver is opening Brae, an evening restaurant serving detailed Asian-fusion dishes, while guides highlight popular and family-run dining options in Norfolk and Augusta, Maine. In St. Thomas, an open-air eatery is known for wood-fired pizza alongside salads, sandwiches and pasta.
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Former Stone Brewing Site Among Five Restaurant Openings and Revamps
Lifestyle
— Oct 19, 2026
Restaurant news includes the Stone Brewing bistro in Escondido staying open under a new name, London’s Quaglino’s reopening for lunch, and celebrity chef Michael Mina’s Venetian-inspired Bar Sprezzatura debuting in Portland. Elsewhere, Brisbane’s Peach Cafe offers an all-day brunch menu, while Mornington’s Mr Vincenzo’s has expanded with a larger dining room, wine bar and terrace.
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Chefs Feature in Restaurant, Hotel, Cruise News
Gordon Ramsay
— Oct 13, 2026
Gordon Ramsay was reportedly spotted at a Nashville-area restaurant amid a casting search for a restaurant-rescue TV project, while chef Tyler King took the helm at Scotland’s Knockinaam Lodge and Leicester’s Samir Desai won Best Chef at the Curry Life Awards. Michel Roux’s Le Gavroche at Sea residencies will return on Cunard sailings in 2027 and 2028, and Prue Leith appeared at a Cotswolds charity dinner supporting Chefs in Schools.
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More Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across Nation
Democrats are in a position to make it easier for healthcare professionals to help people kill themselves after securing new trifectas in six states following the 2026 midterms.
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Brother of Late Chef Fatima Ali Talks About Her ‘Nourishing’ Memoir
Reporting
— Oct 17, 2022
Brother of late chef and tv personality Fatima Ali opened up about the memoir she wrote about her life before dying in 2019 of Ewing’s sarcoma , a rare form of cancer. Mohammad Ali, who is the CEO of the Chef Fatima…
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Barack Obama Honors Late Chef Tafari Campbell in Tribute
Reporting
— Aug 4, 2023
Former President Barak Obama honored his late chef, Tafari Campbell, who died near his Martha’s Vineyard estate. On Thursday, Obama, 61, took to his Instagram page to pay tribute to Campbell. He shared his former chef…
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Guy Fieri Injured as Quad Muscle ‘Explodes’
Guy Fieri
— Nov 27, 2025
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is sidelined this Thanksgiving after he was injured filming one of his shows. The chef had emergency surgery after he missed a set of steps and tearing his quad muscle in half. He is now only…
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Palm Beach Elite Private Chef plans countywide expansion
Lifestyle
— Jul 21, 2026
Palm Beach Elite Private Chef is marketing in-home private dining experiences and chef services across Palm Beach County, including private chef experiences near me for events and Airbnb stays, with full-service offerings from menu planning to cleanup. The emphasis is on luxury, time-saving customization, and wellness-oriented meal prep options for busy professionals and guests seeking seamless, restaurant-quality experiences at home or in rental properties.
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Star Chef Arrested Following Three Bank Robberies
Reporting
— Sep 15, 2025
A once-celebrated chef is now at the center of a baffling criminal investigation — accused of robbing not one, not two, but three banks in a single afternoon. Valentino Luchin, 62, was arrested and booked into San…
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 11h
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