Last week, Danielle, a “long-time reader, first-time caller,” reached out with a newsletter prompt too good to refuse: She needs help building a sauce library but is “overwhelmed by all the potential.” (As someone often paralyzed by choice, I get it.) “I’d like to find a collection of five or so sauces that pack a…
Best Amazon Find Coach Polished Pebble Leather Tabby Shoulder Bag Credit: retailer Inspired by 1970s Coach, the Tabby quickly reached cult status since its release a few years ago. It’s a must-have style among bag collectors and comes in a few different colorways, materials, and even textures. In polished pebble leather, we’re calling it the…
We are so back. No matter how long I live here, I will never get over the awesome power of late May and early June in New York City. The temperatures are consistently warm, but not too hot. There’s rain, but not too much. And the worst of the pollen has passed. And you know…
Classic Look Ebern Designs Chattahoochee Arched Floor Lamp Credit: Wayfair Pros Bends to different angles Cons Too short for some spaces For a classic, no-frills option, try this affordable style. Backed by over 1,500 five-star reviews, it has an adjustable fabric shade and comes in six metal finishes for the base. Dimensions: Width: 14 inches;…
A third farmworker in the United States has been found to be infected with bird flu, heightening concerns about an outbreak among dairy cattle first identified in March. The worker is the first in this outbreak to have respiratory symptoms, including a cough, sore throat and watery eyes, which generally increase the likelihood of transmission…
There comes a time before every summer when you have to make a hard decision—specifically, what kind of sandal person you want to be. Are you a slides gal, invested in the retro platform revival, or sticking to flip-flops? Whatever the case may be, don’t be surprised if Amazon decides for you, thanks to the…
The juxtaposition of skater girl style with a feminine detail is giving the sneaker of summer. If an all-white shoe isn’t for you, check out the various retailers for a ton of other colors like red, black, yellow, and blue. Colors: Ballet Rose, White, Black, Red, Stripe Sizes: 6-10 Material: Cotton canvas Customer review: “I…
Since it was founded in 1924 by a baker from Naples, Italy, named Antonio Pero, very little has changed at Totonno’s Pizzeria Napolitana. The restaurant has operated in the same one-story building in Coney Island, burned coal in the same brick oven and followed the same recipe to make pizza that is widely held to…
Last week, Danielle, a “long-time reader, first-time caller,” reached out with a newsletter prompt too good to refuse: She needs help building a sauce library but is “overwhelmed by all the potential.” (As someone often paralyzed by choice, I get it.) “I’d like to find a collection of five or so sauces that pack a…
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. When Soumya Karlamangla, who lives in San Francisco, tells someone she works for The New York Times, the reaction is often the same: a look of confusion. “People that I’m interviewing in the field will…