Albert R. Jonsen, who brought the field of bioethics to the bedside and whose way of reasoning influenced generations of medical ethicists, died on Oct. 21 at his home in San Francisco. He was 89. Dr. William Andereck, his personal physician and a colleague, said Dr. Jonsen had been in poor health but had preferred…
These days, a visit to the Rue de Rivoli across from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris is but a dream, a wish. In the meantime, Angelina — a famous Paris tearoom known for hot chocolate, and an attraction at No. 226 for more than 100 years — has come to New York, with the company’s…
Nom Wah, the dim sum parlor tucked into the elbow of Doyers Street in the heart of Chinatown since the 1920s, has had its ups and downs. Recently, with Wilson Tang in charge, the trajectory has been up. And Mr. Tang has now written a cookbook that gives a thoughtful history of the place he…
If your Thanksgiving this year is an intimate dinner for two, why not pile the turkey and stuffing on a couple of striking plates? Or buy just one for the pie or to give this holiday season? Each 10 ½-inch porcelain plate sold benefits the Coalition for the Homeless, which can provide a meal for…
The most wonderful time of the year is finally here—and, no, I’m not just talking about the holidays. Right now, a bunch of retailers are hosting huge sales, making it a great time to stock up on clothes, skincare, and so much more. If you want to treat yourself to a new gadget, look no…
LOS ANGELES — For decades, Debbie Reynolds begged Hollywood to help her preserve and exhibit her vast collection of golden age costumes. “These pieces are cultural touchstones that still carry the energy of the stars who performed in them,” she once said, referring to legends like Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland. “There is magic in…
ImageCredit…Brian Rea Want a little more love for the end of your year? On Dec. 15, Modern Love editors (and podcast co-hosts) Daniel Jones and Miya Lee will host a free virtual event for New York Times subscribers celebrating all kinds of love. Subscribers can R.S.V.P. here. The evening will explore the new book “Tiny…
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — Ina Garten’s house, on a side street in the stately, manicured village of East Hampton, was just the way you’d want it to be on a sunny morning in October. By which I mean the lawn was a beautiful rumpled green, and the garden was full of cherry tomatoes, and she was…
Christian VierigGetty Images More times than not, getting your hands on the latest “it” bag feels like Mission: Impossible. Unless you get a favorable spot on the waitlist, pull an all-nighter in front of the store, or know someone who knows someone, you’ll likely have to admire it from the confines of your Instagram feed.…
After Cassandra Siegenthaler’s mother died in June 2019, Ms. Siegenthaler, going through her things, found a tattered, threadbare wedding ring quilt from the 1930s tucked inside an antique cedar chest. “My mother’s family was estranged so I don’t really know a lot about the origins of the quilt, but I do know it was one…