By Tobias Carroll Whether they’re 100 years old or 1,000, historic buildings are something to savor — a tangible, tactile link to the past. But oftentimes, it isn’t enough to simply declare a building historic and move on. The upkeep of certain sites p…
We Tried French Bee’s New Super-Budget Nonstop Flight From LAX to Paris
By Caitlin White Summer will always be the best time for traveling, and that hasn’t changed just because ticket costs are soaring. Americans are heading back to Europe in full force, and though it might be a much longer (and more expensive) journey fro…
The Wall Street Hotel Bridges Tradition and Modernity in New York City
By Jillian Dara It’s not often that you find “serenity,” “coastal living” and “New York City” in the same sentence, but an Australian pearling family is seeking to change that with Wall Street’s newest luxury hotel. Aptly named The Wall Street Hotel fo…
You’re Going to Need a Lot of Napkins When You Make Dirty Habit’s Half-Pound Burger
By Emily Monaco Chef Edgar Escalante grew up in Mexico City and spent his early years working at his family’s Italian restaurant before venturing to Spain to work in Michelin-starred kitchens. All of these experiences have informed his approach to the …
Climate Change Complicates a Grueling Cycling Competition
By Tobias Carroll Described as “the world’s longest off-pavement cycling route,” the Tour Divide spans two countries in North America over the course of a 2,700 mile course. Did we mention the altitude? According to the competition’s website, cyclists …
Why Robert Redford’s Style in “The Candidate” Still Matters
By Faye Fearon Cinema is a key port of call for issuing enduring style lessons — especially when said lessons are fitted on Hollywood’s most iconic actors. Think of Marlon Brando’s simple white t-shirt in A Streetcar Named Desire. Or Alain Delon’s eleg…
A Visual History of Spam to Celebrate the Little Blue Can’s 85th Birthday
By Evan Bleier Food & Drink A Visual History of Spam to Celebrate the Little Blue Can’s 85th BirthdayIntroduced on July 5, 1937, this can of pork has been around the globeFirst introduced 85 years ago today, on July 5, 1937, the first can of Hormel Foo…
Matt Damon Addresses Regrets Over One “Bourne” Film
By Tobias Carroll It has now been 20 years since the release of The Bourne Identity, the thriller that kicked off an enduring action franchise and helped reinvent the genre along the way. A lot has been written about how the Bourne films helped to chan…
Following Boycott, Crosby, Stills & Nash Are Back on Spotify
By Tobias Carroll Earlier this year, Neil Young removed his music from Spotify as a protest over the streaming service being used to disseminate COVID-19 misinformation. Young wasn’t alone in this — several other artists stood with him and made a simil…
Meet the New Jersey Town Where George Washington Declared a July 4th Celebration
By Tobias Carroll A host of towns and cities across the United States hold celebrations commemorating the nation’s independence on the 4th of July. And in that case, the history of July 4th in Piscataway, a town in central New Jersey, is not unique. Wh…