Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Max DeNike
Smartest Dog Breeds, Ranked
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Microsoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
The Oldest Movie Theaters by State That Will Charm You
When it comes to movies, there’s no substitution for the big-screen theater experience. These days, multiplexes with fancy technology and plush seats dominate the urban and suburban landscape, taking comfort and convenience to another level.
U.S. States With the Worst Food
How does one quantify a happening culinary scene over a stale one? After all, everyone has their own palate and preferences. One person’s deep-fried butter is another’s filet mignon. But we’re not here to mince words and stew over technicalities. We’re here to make bold, piquant declarations of superiority when it comes to what’s on tonight’s menu. Using a mix of objective research and totally subjective opinions, we've assessed the U.S. states with the worst signature foods.
European Countries, Ranked From Worst to First
Europe — the land of high culture, high fashion, delicious food and centuries-spanning history. What’s not to love? Well, we asked ourselves this question, and considering how many countries are in Europe, we decided there are plenty of things not to love. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but a good deal of Europe’s 44 official countries (as recognized by the United Nations) have no business being among the Greeces, Spains and Swedens of the continent.
Most Boring Tourist Traps in the U.S.
Tourist traps come in all shapes and sizes. Some are free, and some cost way more than they’re worth. Some are roadside attractions that exist solely to lure in unsuspecting travelers, while others are once-enticing fixtures that have lost their luster over time. But all share one common trait: Their very existence is fueled by continued visits against all reason. We've scoured the U.S. to find the least interesting and most skip-worthy destinations across the country.
5 Worst European Countries, From Bad to Terrible
Europe — the land of high culture, high fashion, delicious food and centuries-spanning history. What’s not to love? Well, we asked ourselves this question, and considering how many countries are in Europe, we decided there are plenty of things not to love. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but a good deal of Europe’s 44 official countries (as recognized by the United Nations) have no business being among the Greeces, Spains and Swedens of the continent.
5 Worst European Countries, From Bad to Terrible
Europe — the land of high culture, high fashion, delicious food and centuries-spanning history. What’s not to love? Well, we asked ourselves this question, and considering how many countries are in Europe, we decided there are plenty of things not to love. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but a good deal of Europe’s 44 official countries (as recognized by the United Nations) have no business being among the Greeces, Spains and Swedens of the continent.
European Countries, Ranked From Worst to First
Europe — the land of high culture, high fashion, delicious food and centuries-spanning history. What’s not to love? Well, we asked ourselves this question, and considering how many countries are in Europe, we decided there are plenty of things not to love. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but a good deal of Europe’s 44 official countries (as recognized by the United Nations) have no business being among the Greeces, Spains and Swedens of the continent.
Best Dog Breeds for Seniors
Dogs make wonderful companions for retirees, and you should never let your age alone stand in the way of this rewarding relationship. But there are a few things seniors should think about before adopting or buying a pooch. Perhaps the most important is lifestyle — how does your lifestyle compare to the traits of the breeds that interest you the most? Many dogs need quite a bit of exercise and often a lot of outdoor time.
Best Public Elementary Schools in America
One of the most important and exciting times for a family is choosing your kid’s first school. Some families are able to pay a premium for private school education, but the National Center for Education Statistics reports there are nearly five times as many children enrolled at public schools than private ones nationwide. And with so many options, even in small towns, families might wonder which public elementary schools are the best. We decided to put together the rankings for you.
Loving Dog Breeds That Live Well With Cats
Everyone knows that dogs and cats aren’t natural friends, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get along. When pairing these pets in a household, it’s a good idea to consider several factors on the canine side. Almost any breed of dog can play well around a cat with the proper training, especially if the two animals meet when the dog is a puppy. Essentially, Fido just needs to learn to leave Mittens alone, which is much easier said than done.
World’s Top Universities, Ranked
They say college is the best time of your life, so it must be even better when you attend one of the best universities in the world. When it came to determining these rankings, U.S. News & World Report used a variety of factors for its ninth annual list of more than 2,000 global universities in 95 countries. Criteria was heavy on academic results and reputations — for example, to be considered for the rankings, each university had to publish at least 1,250 academic papers from 2016 to 2020.
Fascinating Facts About the World's Biggest Countries
The United Nations recognizes 193 countries plus two observer states, Palestine and the Vatican (Holy See). Besides big players like the United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, China, Mexico and Brazil, most of these countries have fewer than 50 million residents and might be difficult for people to find on a map. So, to make the world a bit more accessible and fun, we set out to find one no-way-it's-true, fascinating fact about some of these countries/observer states, ranked by population.
Most Popular Foods in the World, Ranked by Deliciousness
Have you ever eaten something you enjoyed to no end and immediately declared it the best thing you’ve ever eaten? Of course you have! Food has a way of making us exaggerate, which is fitting for the ranking of the best foods in the world by TasteAtlas, a website that aims to catalog and promote global cuisine in all its forms.
U.S. States That Have the Absolute Best Food
How does one quantify a happening culinary scene over a stale one? After all, everyone has their own palate and preferences. One person’s deep-fried butter is another’s filet mignon. But we’re not here to mince words and stew over technicalities. We’re here to make bold, piquant declarations of superiority when it comes to what’s on tonight’s menu. Is the West Coast the best coast when it comes to cuisine? Or does the South win the day by relying on copious amounts of butter?
Smartest Dog Breeds in the World
Dogs are highly sensitive creatures that can do much more than bark up trees and wag their tails. Many purebreds are quite intelligent, but the ways in which they display their smarts are not always obvious to humans. The smartest purebreds are also some of the most popular dogs in America, if not the world. Some are traditionally hunting dogs or exceptional herders that might, simply by instinct, try to round up a group of children. Others are loyal and fiercely protective of their families.
World’s Top Universities, Ranked
They say college is the best time of your life, so it must be even better when you attend one of the best universities in the world. When it came to determining these rankings, U.S. News & World Report used a variety of factors for its ninth annual list of more than 2,000 global universities in 95 countries. Criteria was heavy on academic results and reputations — for example, to be considered for the rankings, each university had to publish at least 1,250 academic papers from 2016 to 2020.
Best Discontinued Breakfast Foods
There’s something about food that evokes vivid memories, especially when you can no longer eat it but feel like you can still taste it. Such is the case with breakfast foods that have disappeared over the years yet remain firmly in the hearts and stomachs of many. Cereal can conjure up some of the deepest feels, and rightfully so — you ate it every day, sometimes two or three times a day. And your favorites are not the only items missing from the breakfast table.
U.S. States With the Worst Food
How does one quantify a happening culinary scene over a stale one? After all, everyone has their own palate and preferences. One person’s deep-fried butter is another’s filet mignon. But we’re not here to mince words and stew over technicalities. We’re here to make bold, piquant declarations of superiority when it comes to what’s on tonight’s menu. Using a mix of objective research and totally subjective opinions, we've assessed the U.S. states with the worst signature foods.
Which State Has the Absolute Best Food?
How does one quantify a happening culinary scene over a stale one? After all, everyone has their own palate and preferences. One person’s deep-fried butter is another’s filet mignon. But we’re not here to mince words and stew over technicalities. We’re here to make bold, piquant declarations of superiority when it comes to what’s on tonight’s menu. Is the West Coast the best coast when it comes to cuisine? Or does the South win the day by relying on copious amounts of butter?
How American Food Ranks by State
How does one quantify a happening culinary scene over a stale one? After all, everyone has their own palate and preferences. One person’s deep-fried butter is another’s filet mignon. But we’re not here to mince words and stew over technicalities. We’re here to make bold, piquant declarations of superiority when it comes to what’s on tonight’s menu. Is the West Coast the best coast when it comes to cuisine? Or does the South win the day by relying on copious amounts of butter?
Not Dead Yet: The 10 Oldest Businesses in San Francisco
San Francisco culture isn’t dead (yet). That’s the message of this week’s issue of SF Weekly, which profiles eight venues that opened in the past year. But the city’s culture is changing, which has been true since the Gold Rush, when the population increased by the thousands almost overnight. Today, with rents exploding, new residents arriving, old residents leaving, and businesses shuttering, natives grasp onto anything familiar.
"What We Ultimately Can Do Is Get It to a Whole 'Nuther Level by Automating All of Our Programs." - Gavin Newsom's Plan for Homeless Robots
By Benjamin Wachs This is part of our continuing effort to see if we can watch Gavin Newsom's entire State of the City address before it kills us. Click here for all the Newsom-isodes. Today Gavin is talking about the issue of homelessness, except when he's talking about panhandling. Homelessness is actually one of his strong suits as mayor, so perhaps it's no surprise that he's just a little extra self-righteous.
Michael Scott Moore: Former SF Weekly Contributor Released After Years of Captivity in Somalia
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Above the Law / Media Michael Scott Moore: Former SF Weekly Contributor Released After Years of Captivity in Somalia Posted By Rachel Swan @rachelswan on Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 12:34 PM Michael Scott Moore An American-German journalist who once worked as a theater critic for SF Weekly is finally free, two-and-a-half years after he was kidnapped in Somalia. Moore was researching a book on piracy when he was , in the Somali city of Galkayo.
San Francisco Bars to Install Creepy Facial Detection Cameras Inside Venues
Monday, May 14, 2012 DrunkSF / Tech / WTF? San Francisco Bars to Install Creepy Facial Detection Cameras Inside Venues Posted By Erin Sherbert @spitnews on Mon, May 14, 2012 at 1:33 PM Shots of you doing shots Update May 16: Leilani Brennan, owner and operator of Eve Lounge, claims she had talked with SceneTap about the technology, but has no plans to use the cameras. UPDATE: Read our Q&A with SceneTap's CEO explaining the technology.
Bay Area News Group East Bay's Newsrooms Just Got a Lot Roomier -- 17 Shown the Door
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Business / Media Bay Area News Group East Bay's Newsrooms Just Got a Lot Roomier -- 17 Shown the Door Posted By Joe Eskenazi @EskSF on Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 3:50 PM click to enlarge http://www.big13.net And the time for newsroom layoffs -- is now An e-mail ominously titled "staff changes" was moments ago circulated to employees of the Bay Area News Group in the East Bay.
End Near for Louis' Restaurant -- Since 1960s
Rosencruz Sumera Getting yanked around by landlords is longstanding tradition at Louis' Tom Hontalas began washing dishes in his dad's restaurant in 1968 for 50 cents an hour. Now, along with his brother, Bill, he owns Louis' Restaurant and cooks the meals. It's the only job he's ever had. And yet, since even before Tom Hontalas dropped his first dish, various landlords have been telling the Hontalas family that the day they flipped their last burger or cracked their final egg was nigh.
Scott Wiener Shocked, Honored by Award From Grindr
Monday, January 14, 2013 LGBT / Politics Scott Wiener Shocked, Honored by Award From Grindr Posted By Joe Eskenazi @EskSF on Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 6:15 AM [image-1]Supervisor Scott Wiener is not a Grindr user -- but, it turns out, many users of the service look up to him, even as they're looking up nearby men to get to know better. Grindr -- a gay dating site aimed at those not necessarily looking for Mr. Right but Mr. Right Now -- established a Best of 2012 award.
Yesterday's Crimes: San Francisco's Press Hounds a Lady-killer to His Grave
click to enlarge Randy Heinitz/Flickr Author's Note: This is a follow-up to last week's "Yesterday's Crimes" column, which detailed the violent history of the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Capp Street and ended like a posthumous season of Deadwood. And now, on with the even more grisly sequel… The Emmanuel Baptist Church was cursed from the moment it opened its doors on Capp Street in 1878.
Welcome to VCs Tweeting Badly, A Semi-Regular Look at the Terrible Ideas of Rich People
click to enlarge Christopher Michel CC Jascon Calacanis Once upon a time, the masters of our universe lived in big-ass castles far far away from the lowly peons o'erwhicht they ruled.
'Giants Baseball: Torture.' Can That Phrase Be Trademarked?
Monday, October 4, 2010 Law & Order 'Giants Baseball: Torture.' Can That Phrase Be Trademarked? Posted By Joe Eskenazi @EskSF on Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 2:30 PM Really, it just seems like the Giants' bats are broken... Really, it just seems like the Giants' bats are broken...
Massive Valley Wildfire Razes Hundreds of Homes and Burns Infrastructure
Monday, September 14, 2015 Fire / The Drought / Weather Massive Valley Wildfire Razes Hundreds of Homes and Burns Infrastructure Posted By Jeremy Lybarger on Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 1:01 PM click to enlarge beauty4ll1 via Instagram The 61,000-acre wildfire raging in Lake and Napa Counties that has killed one person and razed hundreds of homes has also damaged infrastructure, Kron 4 reports.
BART Turns 40 This Month -- And Looks Every Year of It
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Public Transit BART Turns 40 This Month -- And Looks Every Year of It Posted By Erin Sherbert @spitnews on Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 4:00 PM Courtesy of BART BART was lovlier then .. in every way In this era, when modern humans can nip and tuck anything to make themselves look like ageless gods, it's hard to believe that anyone approaching 40 would choose to look so damn haggard. In case it slipped your mind, BART is having a birthday this month -- its 40th.
Shakedown + 20: Remembering the Loma Prieta Quake of 1989. Today's Edition: Mama Mia.
click to enlarge For those who lived through it, it's hard to believe that, come Oct. 17, it'll be 20 years since sportscaster Al Michaels shouted "Tell ya what, we're having an earth...", triggering a massive earthquake that devastated the Bay Area. While professional journalism critics loathe the anniversary story, we're going to tell them to get stuffed (this time) because we'd rather print longtime locals' harrowing tales.
Marijuana Advocates Ditch Kamala Harris For Weed-Friendly Republican
click image Screengrab via KCRA Funny ha ha? Attorney General Kamala Harris has laughed her way out of the good graces of California's marijuana industry. In turn, some of the state's weed players are now backing the AG's Republican challenger. This is a sea change from four years ago. When Harris was still San Francisco's district attorney, the city's cannabis establishment threw her a fundraiser in a posh SoMa apartment. Then, attendees say, she was approachable and sympathetic.
Lost iPhone 5: Bernal Heights Man Says Visitors Impersonating Police Searched His Home (Exclusive)
Update (3:25 p.m.): Police now say they did assist Apple security with the home search of a Bernal Heights man. Read the full story here. A Bernal Heights man says that six officials claiming to be San Francisco Police officers questioned him and searched his family's home in July for a lost iPhone 5 prototype they asserted had been traced to the residence using GPS technology.
Congestion Pricing Likely To Be Killed By Prop. 26
Thursday, November 11, 2010 Government / Media Congestion Pricing Likely To Be Killed By Prop. 26 Posted By Joe Eskenazi @EskSF on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 8:35 AM click to enlarge Thanks to Prop. 26, expect this to continue. Also, expect San Francisco to stay broke. Today's front-page story in the San Francisco Chronicle highlights a number of hefty "congestion pricing" fees drivers may soon have to shell out for the privilege of driving into the city, or even between certain neighborhoods.
Where Do San Francisco's Firefighters Live?
Friday, September 17, 2010 Government Where Do San Francisco's Firefighters Live? Posted By Joe Eskenazi @EskSF on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 6:30 AM click to enlarge Coeur D'Alene? Really? Not long ago, SF Weekly played with a data application the Bay Citizen created regarding where the city's employees live. It turns out, a number of city workers -- including more than a few firefighters -- live in far-off realms such as Placer County, Los Angeles, or even San Diego.
Guy in Santa Suit Robs S.F. Bank During SantaCon
Monday, December 15, 2014 Above the Law Guy in Santa Suit Robs S.F. Bank During SantaCon Posted By Erin Sherbert @spitnews on Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 12:31 PM click to enlarge There were a lot of naughty Santas roaming the streets of San Francisco this weekend, but there's only one who police are really interested in — and he remains on the lam.
Panorama Writers Aren't Retiring on Their Paychecks
Smooth paper, bright colors. Mmmmm. There's been a lot of speculation about exactly how little Panorama writers got paid for their contributions to Dave Eggers' much-lauded, let's-prove-print-can-be-saved newspaper. The paper had 218 contributors who produced a total of 350,000 words. Yet the total budget for contributors, according to the newspaper, was only about $40,000. At the very most, that's a rough breakdown of 11 cents per word.
Google to San Francisco: Pay No Attention to Our Floating Fortress in the Bay
Monday, November 4, 2013 Fauxpinions Google to San Francisco: Pay No Attention to Our Floating Fortress in the Bay Posted By Benjamin Wachs on Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 9:00 AM What the hell? By Faux Google As long as people have expressed ideas, others have tried to silence them. Today, one out of every three people lives in a society that is severely censored. For many people, such censorship is more than an inconvenience -- it represents full-scale repression.
It's Official: The Lexington Club to Close April 30
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 FYI It's Official: The Lexington Club to Close April 30 Posted By Erin Sherbert @spitnews on Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 2:15 PM click to enlarge flickr/joelaz That gives you a little extra time to process the horrible news about the Lexington Club closing down — over a few cans of PBR, of course. Yes, the city's most beloved lesbian bar is closing down and yes, it's happening soon, we're sorry to report.
Gavin's Excellent YouTube Adventure
Gavin's Excellent YouTube Adventure Friday, December 12, 2008 Gavin's Excellent YouTube Adventure / Gavin, Gavin, Gavin / Government "Challenge Me to the Extent that You Believe I Should Be Challenged." - Gavin Newsom's Ironic Conclusion to the State of the City Posted By Benjamin Wachs on Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 2:30 PM By Benjamin Wachs If you ever wondered who was going to be the Ed Wood of YouTube, San Francisco has an answer.
Yesterday's Crimes: The Wolfman of El Camino
click to enlarge Randy Heinitz/Flickr Ed Barbara of Furniture USA was the Bay Area's undisputed king of commercial interruptions in the 1970s and 80s. No commercial break during my childhood was safe from his rapidfire promises of easy credit, all delivered as he floated across rows of flimsy bed sets thanks to the magic of a primitive blue screen.
Chinatown Group Fights to Put Shark Fin Soup Back on the Menu
Thursday, July 19, 2012 Animals / Food / Politics Chinatown Group Fights to Put Shark Fin Soup Back on the Menu Posted By Erin Sherbert @spitnews on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 9:35 AM Go figure ... The Chinese likes Jaws San Francisco's Chinatown Neighborhood Association has filed a lawsuit against the state, saying the new ban on shark fin soup is flat-out discrimination. Bloomberg News reports that the group filed its claim on Wednesday, saying that the shark fin is a huge part of the Chinese culture.
Kelly Slater's World Championship Win Reversed in Ocean Beach Surf Contest
Friday, November 4, 2011 Sports Kelly Slater's World Championship Win Reversed in Ocean Beach Surf Contest Posted By Peter Jamison on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM Kelly Slater Surfing fans flocked to Ocean Beach earlier this week for the early rounds of the Rip Curl Search 2011 surf contest, one of 11 events on the Association of Surfing Professionals world tour.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Max
Contact Max, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack