A dramatic video has emerged of a heated altercation at one of Melbourne’s trendiest Italian restaurants after chef and owner Pietro Barbagallo confronted a group of diners who complained their prawn pasta was too spicy. The incident, which took place in April but has only recently gone viral, occurred at Kaprica in Carlton – an … Read more
This time-off policy is not making employees any happier. These days, when people are applying for jobs — they look for an employer that pays well and offers generous paid time off. However, if you see a job listing that offers “unlimited” PTO, it might be a scam — here’s why. “People hear you have … Read more
Are you a Type C parent? Coined by mom-of-three Ashleigh Surratt, this tongue-in-cheek term is resonating with millions of parents who say they juggle structure with a dash of chaos. Type C parenting blends the discipline and organization of Type A with the relaxed spontaneity of Type B. “She’s got the planner, but also the … Read more
No bra? No problem. A new breast surgery trend dubbed the “internal bra” can supposedly keep the girls lifted without a bra on. The technique involves inserting a mesh-like material into the body to support the breasts from the inside, giving some patients results so long-lasting, they’re practically gravity-proof. “I’ve got patients in their seventies … Read more
One woman’s trashy is another woman’s trendy — at least, when it comes to tattoos. The once-taboo “tramp stamp” — a derogatory term referring to a tattoo on a woman’s lower back that was popularized in the ’90s — is now stylish, according to ink experts. “Women are reclaiming negative stereotypes, which were once used to disparage them, as a … Read more
When it comes to parenting style, Alexandra Rutkay’s got it in the bag. Unwilling to forgo fab fashions for frumpy mommy gear, the Upper East Sider dreamed up a designer diaper carrier that’s now affording her the life of her dreams. “We just made seven figures,” Rutkay, 41, married mom and founder of posh baby bag … Read more
She’s got beef with this diet. A woman who was partaking in the viral “carnivore diet” landed in the hospital after consuming too much protein. The Dallas-based content creator, who goes by Eve Catherine, revealed in a TikTok video that, at one point, she was eating two or three eggs for breakfast, high-protein yogurt for … Read more
Steve Kinyon always dreamed of sporting long, luscious locks like Thor — Marvel’s hair-and-hammer-swinging god of thunder, played by Chris Hemsworth. But rather than revering him as a fictional deity, Kinyon’s chums back in high school crowned him the “balding virgin,” owing to his early signs of male-pattern baldness. Years after being forced to endure … Read more
It’s the most surprising Times Square miracle since the first New Year’s Eve ball dropped in 1907. The View — a rotating, notoriously awful restaurant atop the Marriott Marquis hotel (1535 Broadway) — has good food for the first time since it opened in 1985. Make that VERY good food. Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group has … Read more
If you are a wine lover, you may have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They’ve been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they’re about. What exactly is a natural wine? And what makes them special? Natural wines are produced with minimal human intervention. The grapes are generally … Read more
Just what the doctor ordered? Vitamin patches are designed to deliver nutrients to the bloodstream through the skin — they have become all the rage among people who can’t swallow pills, forget to take them or have digestive issues. One market research firm projected the global vitamin patch industry will grow from $6.6 billion to … Read more
Sometimes, being a “clean girl” means foregoing doing the dirty. Gen Z skincare fanatics are finding that participating in the “morning shed” — a social media trend that involves slathering on multiple products, putting in hair rollers and popping in mouth guards to maximize true beauty sleep — isn’t exactly conducive to a late-night snuggle. But … Read more
Dayanara Perez is very mindful about what she puts in her body. So when the self-professed “health nut” was tapped to be one of the first women in the US to get silicone Motiva breast implants, her ears — and a few other body parts — perked up. “My boobs are so perky and natural … Read more
Partners might be treading too close to the sun with this super hot sex move. Horny hotties wanting to intensify sex have long touted edging — getting to the brink of climax before stopping and starting again to heighten arousal and enhance orgasms. However, some medical experts warn that the technique could impact people’s sex … Read more
Why fork over thousands of dollars a month for prescription weight loss jabs when store-bought supplements claim to have the same effect? Trendy GLP-1 supplements are being touted as “nature’s Ozempic”, promising to deliver a similar outcome as the wildly popular injectable — all for a fraction of the price. Ozempic and sister drugs Wegovy … Read more
An Aussie woman said she was gifted a “croissant lamp” from Temu by her sisters, but came home one day to find it covered in ants. The woman, @froginahatgirl, said she immediately started investigating, only to discover that the lamp was, in fact, a real croissant. “It’s literally f–king food” “So I got this Temu lamp as a gift from … Read more
New Yorkers who remember Starbucks in the 1990s — along with anybody who has seen the 1999 film “You’ve Got Mail,” which features one of the Seattle-based coffee giant’s earlier, comparatively lavish Manhattan stores — know that the days of the caffeine pusher as an upscale retreat from the stress of city life are long over. Now, … Read more
Doctors have beef with this trendy new diet. The carnivore diet — which involves consuming only animal byproducts such as meat, eggs and dairy — has taken the internet by storm, as fitness fanatics swear by the high protein, no vegetable lifestyle. While some people insist it has helped them shed weight and made them healthier than … Read more
Sorry, millennials — Gen Z is trying to replace avocado toast with “tomato ice toast.” And some say they’re trying too hard to be cool. Gen Z TikTokkers have stunned viewers with their latest controversial concoctions using shaved, frozen vegetables to make savory granitas. Granita — a simple shaved ice — has long been enjoyed … Read more
It’s time to put some prep in your step. The preppy polo is an unlikely summer staple amid an early-aughts resurgence, dominating runways and street style alike. While there’s been no shortage of the shirts from legacy brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren over the years, luxury designers have revived the top, which has … Read more