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How to Pack a Better Lunch
CHRISTINE: I'm Christine Cyr Clisset and you're listening to The Wirecutter Show. CHRISTINE: Breakfast may be the most "important" meal of the day, but personally, my biggest challenge is lunch. I pack lunches almost every weekday for my two kids and often for myself. And it gets kind of, I don't know, uninspiring after a while. What do you pack? What will the kids actually like? What will I actually be excited to eat? It can feel sad to sit down to a soggy sandwich or a wilted salad.
The 7 Best Ways to Enjoy Caviar, From Blinis to Doritos
Jessica Quinn, chef and co-owner of the Eastern European pop-up Dacha 46 in Brooklyn, grew up eating caviar as an everyday food. Jars of black caviar and red salmon roe were constants in the family fridge. Speak to her and others with former Soviet roots, and you’ll hear a similar refrain — caviar is best enjoyed either heaped onto bread slathered with unsalted butter, or unadorned, by the mouthful.
'Welcome to West Village'? The 'the' Is Not Optional, Say Some New Yorkers.
NEW YORK -- Over the last few years, Nicky Shapiro, a New York City walking tour guide, has noticed what he calls a "disease" spreading through lower Manhattan, particularly among newcomers in the city. They were dropping the crucial "the" before certain neighborhood names. The East Village was suddenly just East Village, for example. Same for the West Village. It became noticeable enough that Shapiro posted a video on TikTok this summer urging people to hold onto their articles.
‘Welcome to West Village’? The ‘the’ Is Not Optional, Say Some New Yorkers.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Over the last few years, Nicky Shapiro, a New York City walking tour guide, has noticed what he calls a “disease” spreading through Lower Manhattan, particularly among newcomers in the city. They were dropping the crucial “the” before certain neighborhood names. The East Village was suddenly just East Village, for example. Same for the West Village.
¿Qué sabemos de la boda de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce?
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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce se casaron en una boda muy bien organizada, con una temática de jardín y un montón de detalles personalizados con el logotipo “T&T”. Los dos llevaban trajes de Dior, aunque todavía no se han publicado fotos. Adam Sandler ofició la ceremonia, en la que la pareja leyó sus propios votos.
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¿Qué sabemos de la boda de Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce?
Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce se casaron en una boda muy bien organizada, con una temática de jardín y un montón de detalles personalizados con el logotipo "T&T". Los dos llevaban trajes de Dior, aunque todavía no se han publicado fotos. Adam Sandler ofició la ceremonia, en la que la pareja leyó sus propios votos. Los hermanos de la pareja estuvieron a su lado como testigo de honor y padrino.
What it was like inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
By Madison Malone Kircher and Gabriella Gershenson, New York Times Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in an elaborately planned wedding with garden themes and plenty of personalized “T&T” logo details. Both were wearing Dior, though pictures have not been released yet. Adam Sandler officiated a ceremony where the couple read their own vows. The couple’s brothers stood by their sides as the man of honor and best man.
What It Was Like Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in an elaborately planned wedding with garden themes and plenty of personalized “T&T” logo details. Both were wearing Dior, though pictures have not been released yet. Adam Sandler officiated a ceremony where the couple read their own vows. The couple’s brothers stood by their sides as the man of honor and best man.
What It Was Like Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in an elaborately planned wedding with garden themes and plenty of personalized "T&T" logo details. Both were wearing Dior, though pictures have not been released yet. Adam Sandler officiated a ceremony where the couple read their own vows. The couple's brothers stood by their sides as the man of honor and best man.
Knicks: A Journey to the Championship Win
Amid the possibility of the first championship win for the New York Knicks in 53 years, some New Yorkers are experiencing a sense of déjà vu (albeit, a belated one). Although there is an abundance of nostalgia reels on social media reliving the close call of 1999, part of the local population experienced the Knicks’ last championship win, in 1973. (And before then, in 1970.) “It’s been a bit of a drought.
It Was 1973, and the Knicks Were Heading to Game 5 …
Amid the possibility of the first championship win for the Knicks in 53 years, some New Yorkers are experiencing a sense of déjà vu (albeit, a belated one). Though there is an abundance of nostalgia reels on social media reliving the close call of 1999, part of the local population experienced the Knicks’s last championship win, in 1973. (And before then, in 1970.) “It’s been a bit of a drought.
What Are All Those People Waiting in Line for? Cake in a Cup.
The line starts as early as 6 a.m. and goes around the block. People wait for hours in the rain. Some of them cry when it doesn’t work out. Online, millions tune in to videos for the pretty colors and distinct sounds. The frenzy is all for a few spoonfuls of dessert in a cup known as the dotcake, a simple confection topped with frosting and nonpareil sprinkles exported from Long Island to Butterfield Market locations in New York. It tastes a lot like cake from a mix.
What Are All Those People Waiting in Line for? Cake in a Cup.
NEW YORK -- The line starts as early as 6 a.m. and goes around the block. People wait for hours in the rain. Some of them cry when it doesn't work out. Online, millions tune in to videos for the pretty colors and distinct sounds. The frenzy is all for a few spoonfuls of dessert in a cup known as the dotcake, a simple confection topped with frosting and nonpareil sprinkles exported from Long Island to Butterfield Market locations in New York. It tastes a lot like cake from a mix.
It Takes Two (or Three) Phones to Make a Thing Go Right
Choudhary Muhammad Kamran, 47, an entrepreneur with businesses in Dubai, New York, Singapore and Pakistan, holds two phones and a battery bank in New York, May 11, 2026. He has used at least two cellphones since 2000. (Graham Dickie/The New York Times) (Circuits) Anyone walking down the street in the ‘90s would not have been surprised to see a passerby toggling between a couple of pagers at once, and maybe retrieving an early flip phone or a Discman from a Kate Spade purse.
It takes two (or three) phones to make a thing go right
Anyone walking down the street in the ’90s would not have been surprised to see a passerby toggling between a couple of pagers at once, and maybe retrieving an early flip phone or a Discman from a Kate Spade purse. But after years of progressive slimming down and merging of our electronics into single devices that do everything, clunky seems to be back. The screens are bigger, the headphones are more obtrusive, and, crucially, there are two or even three phones on hand.
¿Me veo ridículo cargando dos celuares?
Cualquiera que caminara por la calle en los años 90 no se habría sorprendido de ver a un transeúnte alternando entre un par de bíperes y tal vez sacando de un bolso Kate Spade uno de los primeros teléfonos plegables o un Discman. Ahora, después de años de adelgazar y fusionar progresivamente nuestros dispositivos electrónicos en aparatos únicos que lo hacen todo, lo aparatoso parece estar de vuelta.
It Takes Two (or Three) Phones to Make a Thing Go Right
(Circuits) Anyone walking down the street in the '90s would not have been surprised to see a passerby toggling between a couple of pagers at once, and maybe retrieving an early flip phone or a Discman from a Kate Spade purse. But after years of progressive slimming down and merging of our electronics into single devices that do everything, clunky seems to be back. The screens are bigger, the headphones are more obtrusive, and, crucially, there are two or even three phones on hand.
It Takes Two (or Three) Phones to Make a Thing Go Right
It Takes Two (or Three) Phones to Make a Thing Go Right Carrying multiple cellphones, whether for cybersecurity or work-life balance, comes with some quirks and style challenges. Some swear by their multiple phone life.
It Takes Two (or Three) Phones to Make a Thing Go Right
Anyone walking down the street in the '90s would not have been surprised to see a passerby toggling between a couple of pagers at once, and maybe retrieving an early flip phone or a Discman from a Kate Spade purse. But after years of progressive slimming down and merging of our electronics into single devices that do everything, clunky seems to be back. The screens are bigger, the headphones are more obtrusive, and, crucially, there are two or even three phones on hand.
Graduates boo commencement speech about AI
The purpose of a commencement speech is to uplift, inspire and embolden new graduates to go out into the world and attempt the impossible. But when the speaker gets it wrong, it can be a wet blanket. That was the effect Gloria Caulfield, a real estate executive, seemed to have when she addressed the graduating class of the University of Central Florida’s College of Arts and Humanities and its Nicholson School of Communication and Media at a ceremony on May 8.
Thanks to ‘Mormon Wives,’ dirty soda is a national obsession
The first time Pop’s Social, a catering company in South Orange, New Jersey, that specializes in dirty soda, served an alcoholic drink at an event, something strange happened. At the event in December, its nonalcoholic offering, a spiced pear-cider seltzer with vanilla and peach syrups, cream, lemon and cold foam, was a hit. The prosecco-spiked version? Not so much. “People were more interested in the mocktail than the cocktail,” Ali Greenberg, an owner of the business, said in an interview.
Graduates Boo Commencement Speech About AI
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Thanks to 'Mormon Wives,' Dirty Soda Is a National Obsession
The first time Pop's Social, a catering company in South Orange, New Jersey, that specializes in dirty soda, served an alcoholic drink at an event, something strange happened. At the gathering in December, its nonalcoholic offering, a spiced pear-cider seltzer with vanilla and peach syrups, cream, lemon and cold foam, was a hit. The prosecco-spiked version? Not so much. "People were more interested in the mocktail than the cocktail," Ali Greenberg, an owner of the business, said in an interview.
Graduates Boo Commencement Speech About A.I. Original
The purpose of a commencement speech is to uplift, inspire and embolden new graduates to go out into the world and attempt the impossible. But when the speaker gets it wrong, it can be a wet blanket. That was the effect Gloria Caulfield, a real estate executive, seemed to have when she addressed the graduating class of the University of Central Florida’s College of Arts and Humanities and its Nicholson School of Communication and Media at a ceremony on May 8.
Thanks to 'Mormon Wives,' Dirty Soda Is a National Obsession
The first time Pop's Social, a catering company in South Orange, New Jersey, that specializes in dirty soda, served an alcoholic drink at an event, something strange happened. At the event in December, its nonalcoholic offering, a spiced pear-cider seltzer with vanilla and peach syrups, cream, lemon and cold foam, was a hit. The prosecco-spiked version? Not so much. "People were more interested in the mocktail than the cocktail," Ali Greenberg, an owner of the business, said in an interview.
Thanks to ‘Mormon Wives,’ dirty soda is a national obsession
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Gabriella Gershenson, New York Times The first time Pop’s Social, a catering company in South Orange, New Jersey, that specializes in dirty soda, served an alcoholic drink at an event, something strange happened. At the event in December, its nonalcoholic offering, a spiced pear-cider seltzer with vanilla and peach syrups, cream, lemon and cold foam, was a hit. The prosecco-spiked version? Not so much.
Thanks to ‘Mormon Wives,’ Dirty Soda Is a National Obsession
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Thanks to ‘Mormon Wives,’ Dirty Soda Is a National Obsession The colorful drinks have become a hit across the country, inspiring new menu items at Dunkin’ and McDonald’s and a genre of TikTok recipes. Soda, flavored syrup, creamer and sometimes fruit are the basic ingredients of a dirty soda, a drink that has caused a frenzy.CreditCredit...Video by Tierney L.
How ‘Mile End Kicks’ Nailed the Indie Sleaze Look Original
At the start of “Mile End Kicks,” a film set in the Montreal indie music scene of 2011, a music critic in her early 20s, played by Barbie Ferreira, has arrived at her Craigslist apartment share fresh from Toronto. She’s promptly invited to a loft party by her Quebecois D.J. roommate. “Dress hot,” she’s told. The camera scans the critic, Grace Pine, as she walks into the night. Brown lace-up brogues. Black socks over sheer black tights. A short burgundy corduroy skirt.
How 'Mile End Kicks' Nailed the Indie Sleaze Look
At the start of "Mile End Kicks," a film set in the Montreal indie music scene of 2011, a music critic in her early 20s, played by Barbie Ferreira, has arrived at her Craigslist apartment share fresh from Toronto. She's promptly invited to a loft party by her Quebecois DJ roommate. "Dress hot," she's told. The camera scans the critic, Grace Pine, as she walks into the night. Brown lace-up brogues. Black socks over sheer black tights. A short burgundy corduroy skirt.
Our Favorite Boxed Chocolates Will Blow Your Mind
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Listen and follow The Wirecutter Show: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio We’re demystifying what separates luxury boxed chocolates from standard supermarket candy. Gabriella Gershenson, Wirecutter’s taste test editor and author of our boxed chocolates guide, explains what ingredients to look for on labels, the textures that separate the great from merely mediocre, and why good chocolates cost so much.
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Our Favorite Boxed Chocolates Will Blow Your Mind
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14 hours ago PepsiCo said it will cut prices on its core brands by up to nearly 15% as soon as this week to address consumer backlash over recent price hikes. The snacks that will see prices lowered include products under its Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos brands. It comes after the company received an …
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13 Best Boxed Chocolates of 2026
Chocolate preferences are subjective, which is something to keep in mind when you’re giving chocolates as a gift. While one person may prefer classic, American-style confections, crammed with toffee or caramel, another may crave deep, dark ganaches or Wonka-worthy flavor bombs. The options out there can be staggering. Over the years, we’ve enlisted food experts and staffers to evaluate 40 brands of chocolate in taste tests.
New England-Style Baked Beans
By Gabriella Gershenson Updated on December 22, 2025 A staple at summer cookouts and Saturday night suppers, these New England-style baked beans, though simple to prepare, require a full six hours of slow cooking to develop thick, rich results. A combination of sweet molasses and maple syrup, smoky bacon or salt pork, and sharp mustard—plus a touch of dark rum stirred in at the end—bring plenty of flavor to this filling side dish. Serve it with hearty brown bread to mop up the luscious sauce.
Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.
Gift baskets often get a bad rap, and many deserve it for their uninspired components: stale crackers, gritty chocolate, Red Delicious apples that are anything but. We wanted to find the standout choices, gift baskets that would be delightful all year long. After considering more than 130 gift baskets since 2018, we found 23 outstanding options. We also have a section featuring other gift baskets that we recommend, with caveats.
If You Buy Only One Type of Pan, Make It Carbon Steel
Back in the early aughts, when the tastemakers of America were rediscovering the old-timey culinary crafts of canning, fermentation, and other preindustrial ways of handling food, people also reconnected with what are now called naturally nonstick surfaces.
The F&W Guide to Caviar
CAVIAR HAS LONG BEEN associated with unattainable luxury. But in recent years, it has become a more egalitarian treat. Much of the caviar of yore was wild-caught, coming primarily from the Caspian Sea. But factors like overfishing, poaching, and pollution have led to the near-extinction of Caspian sturgeon, and strict bans are now in place to protect them. As a result, today’s caviar is mostly farm-raised.
What Is Caviar? Everything You Need to Know About This Exceptional Ingredient Original
Photo: Chris Simpson / Food Stylist by Julian Hensarling / Prop Stylist by Thom Driver Caviar has long been associated with unattainable luxury. But those who lump sturgeon roe in with the pleasures of the .0001% might be surprised to find that in recent years, caviar has become a more egalitarian treat. Now, it's just as acceptable to pair caviar with Champagne as it is to scoop it up with Doritos, pile it on hot dogs, or serve it with buckets of fried chicken.
Want to Buy the Perfect Tin of Caviar? Here Are All the Terms You Need to Know Original
Photo: Chris Simpson / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Though caviar is a luxury whose legacy spans centuries, continents, and cultures, it can also feel shrouded in mystery, giving it a reputation for being out of reach. Until recently, the Caspian Sea was the delicacy’s main global source, supplying the world with sevruga, osetra, and beluga from its native sturgeon.
The 6 Best Boxed Chocolates of 2024
If you’re looking for a truly special box of luxurious chocolates to give someone, you can’t go wrong with the 16-piece Recchiuti Confections Black Box. Over the years, we’ve enlisted food experts and staffers to evaluate 36 brands of chocolate in taste tests. We’ve found Recchiuti’s flavors, craftsmanship, and packaging to be nothing short of sophisticated—and, for the right occasion, maybe even a little seductive.
The Best Waffle Maker
Why you should trust us Gabriella Gershenson, who wrote the 2023 update, is an editor on Wirecutter’s kitchen team and a longtime food journalist. In addition to having worked at various culinary publications, she covered cooking gear for The Wall Street Journal and is the co-author of the cookbook Love Japan. Sarah Zorn, Winnie Yang, and Wirecutter senior editor Marguerite Preston contributed research and testing to past versions of this guide.
There's an Art to Cooking Rice, and This Book Will Show You The Way
Chef JJ Johnson loves rice. If that wasn't already clear from Fieldtrip, his local New York chain of fast-casual rice bowl restaurants, it certainly is after you've pored over just the first few pages of his sophomore cookbook The Simple Art of Rice. The James Beard Award winner writes lovingly of his family's weekly gatherings at his Puerto Rican grandmother's home in Pennsylvania where rice was often the focal point, not the backdrop, of their meals.
15 Ingenious Kitchen Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed
Anyone who has made the change in their kitchen arsenal from the old box grater to Microplane-style tools has likely found a new zest for infusing food with flavor—a fine grating of garlic here, a flurry of fresh ginger there. At the least, they’ve saved a knuckle or two from bloody agony. If reducing rhizomes to a pungent paste is already part of your routine, consider upgrading once more, to an Oroshigane Copper Grater from Rikumo.
The 4 Best Waffle Makers of 2023
Our pick Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker WAF-F30 The best waffle maker This easy-to-operate flip waffle maker produces thick, evenly browned Belgian waffles worthy of a hotel buffet. In our tests, the Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker WAF-F30 reliably made batch after batch of thick, golden waffles that were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It’s a flip model that’s as simple as it is fun to use.
How to Keep Your Kitchen Cool
Kitchen Nothing saps a home of precious AC like a kitchen going full throttle. Though fully retiring your range or oven for the summer may be a bit extreme, there are ways to modify your habits without resorting to a diet of ice cream and salad. When the weather heats up, in addition to making sure you have a full propane tank for your gas grill or coals for your Weber, take stock of the small appliances that may be lurking in your pantry, and then put them to use.
13 Ingenious Kitchen Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed
From an indestructible Swedish stand mixer to the scissors chefs swear by, each item here is a best-kept secret that makes cooking exponentially more pleasurable and efficient By Gabriella Gershenson and Matthew Kronsberg / Illustrations by Matthew Cook May 30, 2023 4:45 pm ET ThermoPop 2 Some grillers favor the poke test to determine a steak’s doneness.
Try a Churro Cone Filled With Soft Serve at Mercado Little Spain Original
Front Burner Sip Athletic Brewing’s latest nonalcoholic release, consult an app with restaurant advice from professionals and more food news. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. May 15, 2023, 5:23 p.m. ET The xuxo helado at Mercado Little Spain.Credit...Tony Cenicola/The New York Times It’s been 10 years since Dominique Ansel created the Cronut sensation.
I Said Goodbye to Stale Snacks Thanks to This Viral TikTok Tool
If you live alone, you'll know that it can take a while to get through one bag of, say, TJ's crunchy curls or your favorite bagged popcorn. (Especially if, like me, you're the kind of person who would rather eat a handful of, like, five different snacks instead of a big bowl of one thing.) I find that bag clips do a so-so job, at best, of keeping opened snacks fresh.
How to Keep Your Kitchen Cool
Nothing saps a home of precious AC like a kitchen going full throttle. Though fully retiring your range or oven for the summer may be a bit extreme, there are ways to modify your habits without resorting to a diet of ice cream and salad. When the weather heats up, in addition to making sure you have a full propane tank for your gas grill or coals for your Weber, take stock of the small appliances that may be lurking in your pantry, and then put them to use.
The Best Plant-Based Milks-From Almond to Oat-Rigorously Tested
ONCE UPON A TIME, in the plant-based milk section of your local grocery store, soy reigned supreme. Then, just like that, it fell out of favor, and almond milk became all the rage. Now, with Oatly’s recent IPO and nationwide presence at Starbucks across the land, the faux milk of the moment is undoubtedly oat.
Why Marbled Dessert Recipes Are All the Rage
WE’RE HAVING a swirly moment. Tie-dye is back with a vengeance. Murano glass is once again a hot commodity. And marbled desserts—edible tie-dye, if you will—are experiencing a resurgence of their own. Marbling involves taking two or more contrasting doughs or batters and swirling them together. Sounds simple enough, but watching someone marbleize a dessert can be hypnotic.
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