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Chef Vikas Khanna named to 2026 TIME100 List
Vikas Khanna, chef and founder of the New York restaurant Bungalow, has been named to the 2026 TIME100, TIME’s annual list of influential people. The recognition reflects a career that extends beyond cooking. At Bungalow, a popular high-end Indian restaurant in New York’s East Village, Khanna offers a menu inspired by Indian “country club” cuisine…
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Chefs Jasmine Norton and Catina Smith want to honor the matriarchs in their families by paying homage to the cooking traditions they were raised in
Most days, Jasmine Norton’s mother accompanies her in the kitchen at The Urban Oyster, the nation’s only Black woman-owned oyster bar that sits in a beautiful brick-and-mortar space on W. 36th Street. While Norton says it was her father who instilled her love of oysters, which are served raw, fried, and chargrilled at her Hampden…
Connecting the dots of the African diaspora at a gathering that could redefine Black networking
The Diaspora Salon is an intentional meeting of the minds with one goal: creating true networks among the African diaspora.
The Detroit chef making ‘third-culture cooking’ accessible to everyone
“Home cooking can be such a rich expression of self. I do believe that you can put yourself into your story, into the things that you cook.” Outlier Media · SaMya Overall · The Detroit chef making ‘third-culture cooking’ accessible to everyone
Brooklyn Tea takes flight at JFK Airport
Frequent fliers at John F. Kennedy International Airport can now officially buy their cup of zen from Brooklyn Tea, a Black-owned business based in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Keeping roots alive at Lloyd’s Carrot Cake’s new Harlem cafe
On a Thursday afternoon in February, an emergency medical responder bought enough cake from Lloyd’s Carrot Cake Bakery & Café to feed a nearby fire station. He wanted the best for a colleague’s farewell. The call of the moist dough also drew friends from across the city and beyond. “Best carrot cake I’ve ever had,”…
Not much has changed at Tulsa’s White River Fish Market. That’s the appeal.
There’s almost always a line at the counter when you enter White River Fish Market, 1708 N. Sheridan Road. If you’re lucky, it’s just a couple of diners separating you from the register. It’s always important to show up before 6:15 p.m. on Fridays to avoid getting stuck in a lengthy line that stretches past…
Riverside’s Gram’s BBQ: A hub for community and second chances
Gram’s Barbecue, a restaurant in Riverside, California, has been a staple in the community for over three decades, founded by a man who turned his life around after serving time in prison and now operated by his daughter, who sees it as a testament to her father’s transformation and a place for second chances. The…
From the Super Bowl to the Supper Bowl
A former Eagles chef tackles all 32 NFL teams — not on the field, but on the plate, in a new cookbook that highlights the deep roots of Latino flavors in football culture.
TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1
Starting February 1, 2026, passengers without acceptable forms of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID, a modernized alternative identity verification system, and travelers are urged to update their ID at their local DMV as soon as possible. The post TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without…
A ritual of corn and memory
Seven women. Two days. Nearly 500 tamales. How a tamalada preserves tradition and community in Southwest Detroit. Outlier Media · Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval · A ritual of corn and memory
Holiday cheer: Mexican tourists revive U.S. travel amid declining international numbers
Shoppers walk through the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso. Visitors from Mexico flock to malls across Texas and other border states during the holiday season. Photo by Angela Kocherga/Puente News Collaborative
Despite political rhetoric and higher visa fees, visitors from Mexico are a booming, bright spot for U.S. border economies, driven by family, shopping, and…
Three essential ways Black travelers stayed protected during Jim Crow
Shoebox lunches, overalls, and a handy Green Book kept our people safe during turbulent times to travel while Black. Here’s how they did it and what we can learn from their genius.
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