An Alaska man died last month of Alaskapox, a rare virus that occurs mostly in small mammals and can cause skin lesions, according to state health officials. Alaskapox was first identified in 2015 in a woman who lived near Fairbanks, Alaska, and there have been a total of seven cases of the virus reported to…
David Bouley, the American chef who first translated French nouvelle cuisine into the New American style that shaped modern high-end cooking, died on Monday at his home in Kent, Conn. He was 70. The death, from a heart attack, was confirmed by his wife, Nicole Bartelme. Mr. Bouley’s simple but sleek cuisine made a grand…
Bob Moore, the grandfatherly entrepreneur who, with his wife, Charlee, leveraged an image of organic heartiness and wholesome Americana to turn the artisanal grain company Bob’s Red Mill into a $100 million-a-year business, died on Saturday at his home in Milwaukie, Ore. He was 94. His death was announced by the company, which did not…
Each season, Tory Burch puts on one of the best shows of New York Fashion Week—and this time was no different. One of the highly coveted seats? Reserved for model Barbara Palvin Sprouse. The Hungary-born Victoria’s Secret Angel boasts an impressive résumé, including a 2016 debut in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She joined the…
As an impending snowstorm loomed over New York City late Monday night, the bouncers at the Box filtered through a steady stream of musicians, models and internet personalities in fur coats (or no coat at all) for the designer LaQuan Smith’s after-party. The blowout, known for shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, fabulous looks and spectacle at every turn,…
As repositories of valuable historical documents and other records, U.S. presidential libraries have long been important destinations for scholars. But you don’t have to be an academic or even a history buff to appreciate these destinations, as many increasingly offer museums, special exhibitions and unique programming — ranging from interactive situation room experiences to musical…
It’s been a big week for Usher. After delivering a dynamic halftime performance at the Super Bowl, the R&B star married his partner, Jennifer Jean Goicoechea, in Las Vegas on Sunday. “We can confirm that Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea took the next step in their relationship and did get married on Sunday night in Las…
Roses are red, violets are blue. Romance can really mess with you.
A Sweetheart Reminder on Valentine’s Day “Hello?” Mom repeated into the phone. The caller began singing his college fraternity song. It had been almost 70 years since she was crowned Alpha Phi Alpha’s “Sweetheart” at Howard University. Widowed and living alone, Mom couldn’t place the song and had forgotten it was Valentine’s Day. Dinner dishes…
Headliner Omakaseed Exquisite traditional sushi requires vigilant ingredient shopping and meticulous technique. Removing the seafood factor, as in plant-based sushi, is a game changer. Creativity with often commonplace ingredients like carrots, lentils and coconut is required, and there are no rules. A fine example is this new omakase counter in the Sanctuary Hotel near Times…