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I'm going to be honest. When it comes to surgery, the idea of being "put to sleep" for a couple hours freaks me out. I will admit it, I am more afraid of the anesthesia than the scalpel. Are you freaked out a little too? Maybe if we knew more about anesthesia, we'd feel better about it. When it comes to anesthesia, there are 4 kinds: Local - this involves numbing a small area by injecting a Read more
While big cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago get loads of press for their high-end cuisine, there are plenty of other cities all over the US that cultivate their own foodie communities. If you're looking to plan a Summer road trip with quality food to boot, then here are eight sweet cities with renowned restaurants and flavors that pack a punch. Don't see your favorite stop in the Read more
Top Chef Masters announces its season four lineup — Eater Meet bottarga, known as the poor man's caviar — Food52 Frito-Lay releases gluten-free chips — Delish See a magician pour beer from an iPad — Grub Street NY This $295 burger's got a diamond-encrusted toothpick — Zagat 50 new ways to cook chicken — HuffPost Food Get to know all of the country's regional BBQ sauces — The FN Read more
When it comes to European wine regions, France and Italy hog all of the spotlight. However, Spain has been producing quality wine for the past 700 years, too. The Iberian peninsula's most popular wine making appellation is the Rioja. Situated just below the Pais Vasco in the central Northeast of Spain, Rioja is known for one grape in particular, Tempranillo. Over 90 percent of the wine produced Read more
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Michael Fassbender's next movie Prometheus is on its way to theaters, and that means one thing — more Michael interviews! He's in the June issue of GQ, which hits newsstands on May 22, and struck a series of hot poses for photographer Mario Testino. Michael chatted about his Ridley Scott action movie, out on June 8, as well as his career. Michael opened up about being disappointed at missing Read more
After seeing the great success of the first string of shops at Target, it looks like all the fun will continue with a little bit of a different twist. For Fall 2012, the shops at Target will take on more regional vibes with collections curated from hip cities like NYC, Boston, and San Francisco. While two of the shops are more fashion-focused, two that will focus more on home decor. Check out the Read more
With the United States officially surpassing France in total wine consumption, wine drinkers aren't just about Chardonnay and Cab — they're into New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Argentinian Malbec, and Australian Shiraz, too. But beyond the usual suspects, there are plenty of grape varietals out there are that have flown under the radar. Take the time to seek them out, as they've got distinct Read more
Recently, I found myself with the prospect of being in Boulder, CO, for a long weekend. It was an opportunity that I seized faster than a dog would take leftovers. Aside from being home to the University of Colorado's flagship college campus, Boulder's also known for its food-centric, health-focused, and highly educated population — last year, it was even named America's Foodiest Town by Bon Read more
We might not be able to make it to Greece or Southern Italy anytime soon, but we can bring the cuisine to us by celebrating Mediterranean Diet Month in our own kitchens. The healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet are touted by numerous studies, and for good reason: it promotes heart health, good vision, and weight control, to name a few. An easy way to get the Mediterranean diet into your own Read more
