Google Maps, Find My Friends, and other such apps promise peace of mind. Instead, monitoring our loved ones becomes a nail-biting exercise in anxiety.
The Week in Bites, 28th July, 2019
Luzarraga’s Brave New Cuisine, a tasting tour of Singapore, the land of Chablis, the taste of Art, sustainable tables Chef Chiang’s experimental gastronomy.New Faces At This Year’s ‘Just For Laughs’ Comedy Festival
Comedians are in Montreal this weekend for the Just for Laughs festival. One of its showcases is “New Faces” — a launching pad for the careers of Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and more.
Fresh Air Weekend: Filmmaker Lulu Wang; The ‘Secret World’ Of Sleep
Wang tells the story of the real-life lie behind her film, The Farewell. Justin Chang reviews Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood. Neurologist Guy Leschziner explains the different stages of sleep.
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So, It Looks Like Sarah Has a Boyfriend Now: A Eulogy
Julia Edelman writes a humorous eulogy for a friend who just got a new boyfriend.
Jordi Roca’s Inspirational Dishes
Jordi Roca’s inventive, playful approach to the sweet has helped establish El Celler de Can Roca as one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the world.4-Year-Old Convinced Father A Moron After 45th Consecutive Hide-And-Seek Victory
GLENDALE, PA—Expressing embarrassment and disappointment over being the son of such a loser, local 4-year-old Connor Heyward was convinced Friday that his father, Craig, was a moron after losing 45 consecutive games of hide-and-seek. “Christ, this is bad. I’ve hid behind that bush a dozen times and this dumbass still…
Instagram Begins Hiding Likes
Instagram has started hiding likes for a test group in Canada, a fundamental alteration to the service that many users say will allow them to stay more focused on the content itself if the change is expanded to other markets. What do you think?
Samin Nosrat Releases Updated Book ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Marshmallow’ About The 5 Key Elements Of Good Cooking
BERKELEY, CA—In an effort to continue breaking down the basic fundamentals of her craft, chef Samin Nosrat published her bestselling cookbook in a revised edition Friday that now covers five key elements of good cooking and is titled Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Marshmallow. “Look in the pantry of any professional chef, and…
Customers Relieved To See Perky 7-Eleven Cashier’s Spirit Has Finally Been Crushed
COLUMBUS, OH—Expressing their appreciation that they were once again able to shop in peace, 7-Eleven patrons were reportedly relieved Friday to discover that the perky cashier had finally had his spirit crushed. “I’ve been dreading going in recently for fear of that chipper employee cracking jokes, asking how my day…