They’re wicked cultured. Last month in Boston, the storied Museum of Fine Arts opened a new exhibit called “Something’s Brewing.” It traces the economic and social impact of tea, coffee and chocolate in the Bay State, including the famous Boston Tea Party in 1773. The humble Dunkin’ cardboard cup is now included in a prestigious … Read more
A popular Bali running club that went viral for its wild 5:30 a.m. “silent disco” events has hit pause on all operations after sparking intense backlash over allegations it systematically blocks local Indonesian residents from joining as members. Entourage Bali, a community organization catering to digital nomads and tourists, is under fire after leaked screenshots … Read more
It’s an unsavory truth that’s hard to swallow, but Big Apple bakery patrons may be getting conned out of their bread. Gourmands of Gotham are virtually sharpening their pitchforks and knives in outrage as a local baked goods lover has virally accused a midtown French café of hawking store-bought croissants for $12 per order, passing … Read more
The tail-gatekeepers have spoken. World Cup fever has been gripping fervent soccer fans since mid-June, with revelers fanning out across the region to celebrate. Sure, it’s the first time the soccer tournament has been on US soil in 32 years, but local soccer fans attending a MetLife Stadium match better make sure tailgating is not … Read more
Napa County officials have launched a $6.4 million overhaul of the region’s master plan, aiming to redefine the future of Wine Country through 2050 while bridging a long-standing divide between local government and residents. “We need people to tell us what they want that future of Napa to look like,” Supervisor Belia Ramos told the Napa … Read more
New York City FC CEO Brad Sims doesn’t foresee the day that Major League Soccer ever returns to local market broadcast rights, even if it would benefit the club that he helps run. MLS and Apple will break their media rights agreement early following the 2028-29 season, but Sims does not anticipate the league looking … Read more
A dreamy view of the Eiffel Tower from La Fondation’s rooftop bar at dusk, over cocktails by the firepit Romain Ricard If you are planning a trip to Paris and want to take a deep dive into a local neighborhood far from the tourist crowds, consider the tony 17th arrondissement, in the northwest part of the city. … Read more
Enough with the Portugal destination weddings when neither bride nor groom has any connection to the Algarve. It’s time to show some hometown pride — really, since one of the best things about a wedding is paying homage to the place that built you. One great way to add some local flair? Root, root, root … Read more
London is weighing whether to implement a new tourist tax targeting overnight guests. Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly looking into charging overnight visitors a tax on stays at hotels and short-term rentals. “The mayor has been clear [about considering] a modest tourist levy, similar to other international cities,” a spokesperson for the mayor of London told the … Read more
Shop like your city depends on it. In an ever-evolving New York, one thing remains the same, against all odds — we’ve got some of the greatest, most unique independent businesses on earth. And Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest days on the calendar for these cornerstones of Big Apple life — a full-on celebration … Read more
It’s love at first slice. October is National Pizza Month, and DoorDash is celebrating by dropping its first-ever list of America’s 50 Most Popular Local Pizzerias. After analyzing thousands of customer ratings and reviews from January through September 2025, the food delivery company was able to gather the best spots from five iconic pizza states: … Read more
Zookeepers have proposed a real “grizzly” solution to controlling giant invasive goldfish. For years, pet goldfish released into US waterways have been wreaking havoc by ballooning to gargantuan sizes and outcompeting native species. Enterprising Minnesota zoo officials have devised an unorthodox way to help with the scourge — feeding the shiny fin-terlopers to hungry zoo … Read more
National brands are betting big on small farmers. Food giants such as Chipotle and Sweetgreen have long emphasized close partnerships with small or local farmers, in many cases, due to corporate sustainability goals. Today, those relationships may be essential to the survival and resilience of the American agriculture industry, as the sector faces increasing instability. “The agricultural … Read more
In the battle between flip-flops and formality, this French beach town has drawn its line in the sand. In the coastal town of Les Sables-d’Olonne, the sight of bikini babes and shirtless men wandering from the beach to the bakery may soon become a thing of the past. Beach-goers will now be fined for walking … Read more
It comes with a side of spies. Long Island’s newest steakhouse is a fascinating nod to the Culper spy ring, a local group of Revolutionary War double agents whose heroic espionage efforts saved the colonial forces on multiple occasions. “As we were going through school, we learned about the spy ring and the effect it … Read more
A paralyzed teenage Long Island wrestler says he took inspiration from a local fallen Navy SEAL to recover — and now hopes to follow in his hero’s footsteps and join the elite unit. Finn Schiavone, 16, of Bay Shore suffered a traumatic brain injury in the eighth grade after accidentally being tossed off a wrestling … Read more
Inside a Walmart store in New Jersey, a worker puts the finishing touches on a cake with an edible ink Sponge Bob on top. A colleague creates a buttercream rosette border for a different cake, while another co-worker frosts a tier of what will be a triple-deck dessert. It’s graduation season, the busiest time of year for the 6,200 employees the … Read more
Tariffs busting your budget? One charming NYC shop is here to save your wallet — and your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is helmed by “shop local” queen Caroline Weaver, an entrepreneur on a serious mission to change the way New Yorkers consume. Since opening a … Read more
No complaining here. This one patron got charged a “bitching fee” at their local pizzeria — for something that many wouldn’t even consider complaining. In the r/funny subreddit on Reddit, this user briefly shared their bizarre experience when grabbing a few pizzas and beers with friends. “I ordered a Miller Lite and she [the server] … Read more
There’s nothing sweet about seasonal allergies. Spend a few minutes online, and you’ll find a swarm of claims that eating local honey can ease, or even cure, your allergy symptoms. But is it really nature’s cure for nature’s problem — or an allergy fallacy? Pollen from trees, grass and weeds are among the most common seasonal … Read more