Hear ye, hear ye! The queen has returned—Queen Bey, that is. Beyoncé unveiled her Renaissance World Tour last week with dates already confirmed for the United States and parts of Europe. The show will include hits from her latest release, Renaissance, which includes chart-topping hits like “Cuff It” and “Break My Soul.” The announcement was…
And just like that, another New York Fashion Week has arrived. Each season, editors, influencers, and industry insiders gather ‘round to preview the newest collections from must-know brands, big and small. Yes, this is the moment for designers to showcase their best pieces that we can look forward to wearing in the distant future, but…
The Modern Love podcast returned this week for a new season. On the premiere, “I Promised God It Was the Last Time,” a formerly ultra-Orthodox Jewish woman opens up about coming to terms with her queer identity — and finally embracing her true self. [Like this newsletter? Sign up to receive it in your inbox.]
My family loves squash soup. At home, I make a lot of kabocha no nimono, a classic Japanese dish featuring chunky, skin-on dice of kabocha squash simmered in dashi broth seasoned with mirin and sake. As the squash softens, it absorbs the broth, giving each bite a powerful but balanced mix of umami, sweetness and…
Alleva Dairy, a 130-year-old Little Italy cheese store known for its fresh ricotta and mozzarella, will close in March after a long battle with its landlord over back rent. It’s just the latest passing of a historic business in the Manhattan neighborhood, whose demographics have changed significantly in the past few decades. “We don’t know…
The dance floor is a hallmark of a wedding — it’s where guests can let loose and memories are often made. Of course, not all music at a wedding comes from the party portion. There are also those vibe-setting, lovey-dovey tracks that play throughout the event, and those are just as significant as the dance…
I sort of love Valentine’s Day and harbor no cynicism toward it: It’s one of the few days on the calendar devoted to being sweet to others. I know this makes me corny, and I simply do not care. The handmade card on construction paper, the freshly baked brownies, the bowl of spaghetti carbonara —…
I sort of love Valentine’s Day and harbor no cynicism toward it: It’s one of the few days on the calendar devoted to being sweet to others. I know this makes me corny, and I simply do not care. The handmade card on construction paper, the freshly baked brownies, the bowl of spaghetti carbonara —…
I sort of love Valentine’s Day and harbor no cynicism toward it: It’s one of the few days on the calendar devoted to being sweet to others. I know this makes me corny, and I simply do not care. The handmade card on construction paper, the freshly baked brownies, the bowl of spaghetti carbonara —…
Hit the health headlines recently, and you’ll no doubt have seen stories hailing red wine as a miracle cure-all, with some claiming that it can add years to your life. With so much hype surrounding this controversial beverage, it can be not easy to discern fact from fiction. So what’s the real story? Read on…