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A Diwali Menu That’s Full of Joy (and Sticky Chicken Wings) | Bon Appétit

A personal essay and menu for hosting Diwali, in which the writer recalls the women of her family leading Navratri and Diwali with abundant food and open-door hospitality, then explains how she recreates that for her chosen family in New York. She favors make-ahead dishes so she can enjoy her own party, and the five recipes she recommends are Japanese sweet potato chaat, tamarind-glazed grilled chicken wings, a make-ahead chicken kari, a creamy mushroom and green bean masala, and a brûléed kheer served with mango sorbet.

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Disney Tourist Blog

Three Disney World Restaurants Receive 2026 Michelin Guide Awards

Walt Disney World's three Disney-owned Michelin-recognized restaurants (Victoria & Albert's, Cítricos and Toledo) have received their 2026 plaques. V&A kept its single Star for a third year, with its $295 prix fixe unchanged after an $80 hike briefly appeared online, while Capa at the Four Seasons dropped from a Star to "recommended." The writer argues the inspectors chose the right restaurants, praises Toledo as an underrated value, and says California Grill, Jiko, Narcoossee's and Flying Fish would need more ambition to earn a place, adding that in-park Signature restaurants are probably ineligible because of the ticket paywall.

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Ashford 64" Sideboard - Brushed Natural Oak

This is a product listing for Article's Ashford dining storage piece in Brushed Natural Oak, highlighting its mixed solid-and-veneered oak construction, wire-brush finish that exposes natural grain, and soft-close drawers and cabinets. Worth keeping mainly for the specs—dimensions, materials, and care/assembly notes—useful for anyone actually considering the purchase rather than for any broader design commentary.

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The Top 10 US Restaurants, According to the Experts

[[Food & Wine]]’s 2026 [[Global Tastemakers Awards]] list spotlights ten destination dining rooms that marry personal storytelling and regional cuisines, recommending trips for exceptional meals. The list, compiled by industry experts and adjudicated by a Global Advisory Board, highlights spots like [[Kabawa]], a Caribbean-forward counter in New York, and Afro‑Caribbean [[Dogon]] in Washington, D.C., as well as intimate omakase at [[Hayato]] and Tamil Nadu–rooted fare at [[Semma]]. It also celebrates neighborhood powerhouses — from Denver’s Alma Fonda Fina and Austin’s [[Canje]] to Philadelphia’s [[Kalaya]], Portland’s [[Kann]], and San Francisco’s [[Mister Jiu's]] — that translate heritage into contemporary tasting menus. Across coasts and cuisines, the winners emphasize provenance, technique, and vibrant flavors worth planning travel around. Many have earned Michelin stars or James Beard recognition, underscoring both creativity and continued influence on American dining culture.

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www.islands.com

Asheville's 5 Best Rooftop Bars With Blue Ridge Mountain Views And Immaculate Drinks

This guide recommends five rooftop bars in Asheville, North Carolina for sunset viewing, selected by a local resident based on personal experience and online reviews. Each bar offers distinct advantages: Wildwood Still provides unobstructed western-facing mountain views and premium whiskey selections; The Observatory combines botanical aesthetics with spritz cocktails; Hemingway's Cuba features a massive terrace and Cuban cuisine; Capella on 9 showcases both mountain vistas and distinctive city architecture; and Flat Iron Rooftop offers panoramic views paired with upscale Italian food and wine. The recommendations prioritize combinations of scenic views, quality cocktails, and atmospheric qualities suited to sunset experiences.

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www.themanual.com

A Michelin-recommended culinary tour of North Carolina

The Michelin Guide's 2025 expansion into the American South includes North Carolina, which earned significant recognition with one Michelin star, seven Bib Gourmand awards, and 39 recommended restaurants. The author toured four major North Carolina cities—Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham—to sample standout restaurants ranging from casual seafood counters and wine bars to fine-dining establishments, highlighting how the state offers diverse cuisines from Southern comfort food and Italian to Indian, Croatian, and Louisiana cooking. The restaurants showcase local Appalachian and Carolina ingredients while blending regional traditions with innovative techniques and international influences.

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10 Eating and Drinking Rules Italians Live By

Travel + Leisure's guide to eating and drinking rules Italians live by outlines the informal but firm customs that shape meals across [[Italy]], from when to order [[espresso]] to how to treat [[pasta]] and [[pizza]]. It explains mealtime structure—antipasti, primi, secondi—plus the role of the [[aperitivo]] hour, bread etiquette, and why regional pride determines ingredients and portioning. The piece covers social rules like declining offers politely, tipping norms, and the importance of savoring rather than rushing food, and it highlights gestures, seasonal produce, and local specialties such as [[prosciutto]] and [[olive oil]]. Practical tips help travelers respect traditions, find authentic experiences, and understand why certain behaviors that seem rude elsewhere are normal in Italian dining culture. It also advises on when to order wine versus water and how to approach markets and neighborhood trattorie to better connect with locals.

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What It Was Like to Eat with Anthony Bourdain

[[Laurie Woolever]] remembers traveling and eating with [[Anthony Bourdain]], describing moments that ranged from decadent to domestic. She recounts filming at [[Aqueduct Racetrack]] where they ate mass-produced [[Jamaican beef patties]] off wobbly plastic cups, an oddly perfect scene, and a swanky scavenger hunt for [[Dungeness crab]] with [[caviar]] and Champagne before a private jet departure. In Vietnam she chased a bowl of [[Bún bò Huế]] at a market counter, slurping broth alongside a local cook. In Japan he chased novelty canned coffee from a [[Shinkansen]] platform vending machine, and in Sri Lanka he led a crew rooftop feast after finding a nearby [[KFC]] following a long shoot at the [[Madai Festival]]. [[Woolever]] conveys his generosity, humor, and the permission to choose simple pleasure over spectacle.

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18 Best Restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a curated guide to 18 restaurants across Charlotte representing various cuisines, price points, and styles, from the historic Original Chicken & Ribs (the only remaining Green Book establishment in the city) to fine dining destinations like the Michelin-starred Counter- and newly acclaimed spots like Rada and Albertine. The list reflects Charlotte's cultural growth, with additions highlighting Mediterranean, Spanish-Italian, Vietnamese, Szechuan, and high-end omakase options alongside Southern heritage cooking and wood-fired Mediterranean fare. The selection emphasizes both established neighborhood institutions and newer arrivals that signal the city's expanding culinary sophistication and economic development.

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tuscanynowandmore.com

What is Digestivo

Digestivo is the Italian after-dinner tradition of sipping high-alcohol spirits neat or at room temperature to aid digestion and extend the social pleasures of dining, distinct from the lighter aperitivo served before meals. The piece surveys regional digestivo varieties across Italy—from Grappa in the Veneto region and Cynar in Venice to Limoncello along the southern coast and Sambuca near Rome—explaining their origins, flavors, and traditional serving methods. Many digestivi have ancient roots in monastic herbal remedies and medicinal tonics, though modern versions like Limoncello emerged in the 20th century.

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Sushi Eating HOWTO

This guide teaches Western sushi novices proper etiquette and ordering conventions for enjoying authentic sushi at a Japanese sushi bar (sushiya). It emphasizes that sushi is fundamentally fast food meant to be eaten at the bar in conversation with the chef and other patrons, ordering one or two pieces at a time and eating methodically to appreciate subtle flavors and textures. The author also covers how to identify quality establishments (small bars with fresh fish displays and Japanese clientele), what types of sushi to order and in what sequence, proper techniques for eating and using condiments, and the medicinal properties of wasabi and similar ingredients.

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