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Guy Fieri's 4-Step Burger Blueprint for Perfect Barbecue
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri shares a four-part approach to building the ultimate burger: start with seasoned 80/20 ground beef and smash it on a hot griddle for deep caramelization, finish with American cheese melted using steam from a dome for perfect melt, and assemble on a toasted buttered brioche bun with LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles) prepared thin for crisp texture and balanced flavor.
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SNL Turns Georgetown's Martin's Tavern Into a National Punchline
Saturday Night Live used Martin’s Tavern in Georgetown—the DC landmark open since 1933—as the backdrop for a booze-fueled cold open featuring Trump administration officials. The owner welcomed the attention and hopes the cameo helps people “lighten up and laugh,” though he notes some inaccuracies in the depiction of his historic tavern.
Salmonella scare triggers full recall of Spring and Mulberry chocolate line
The FDA says Spring & Mulberry has expanded a prior recall to include all 12 date-sweetened chocolate bars after identifying a date ingredient as the likely contamination source; flavors affected include Blood Orange, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mint Leaf and more; these bars were sold online and through select retailers since August 2025. No illnesses have been reported; all recalled products tested negative for salmonella. Consumers should discard affected bars and can request refunds by emailing [email protected].
Spring & Mulberry widens date-chocolate recall after root-cause finding
Spring & Mulberry broadened its recall of date-sweetened chocolate to all products made with a specific batch of date ingredient after a root-cause investigation identified the date ingredient as the likely contamination source; there have been no illnesses and all recalled products tested negative for salmonella. The bars had been sold online and in stores since August 2025; affected flavors and batch codes are listed, and refunds are available by contacting Spring & Mulberry with a photo of the packaging showing the batch code.
Oakland’s Oken to Close; Richmond’s Caspers Sign Off in May
A roundup of East Bay restaurant closings: Oakland’s Oken will have its last day May 31; Caspers in Richmond is closing May 16 to make way for a new hotdog‑focused concept; Clove & Hoof appears permanently closed; CoCo Noir Wine Shop & Bar will shut after July 5; Masa Ramen in Berkeley is currently closed, with a window sign saying “Closed for vacation / Be back 4.14,” while Yelp lists it as temporarily closed until January 2027.
Crisp Salmon at Home: A Chef’s Trick Turns Everyday Dishes Gourmet
Fine-dining chef Ham El-Waylly embraced home cooking during the pandemic, turning his techniques into approachable dishes for his cookbook Hello, Home Cooking; his Crispy Salmon and Bulgur Salad features toasted bulgur and salmon skin seared in a hot pan before oven finishing, a chef-worthy centerpiece inspired by flavors from Qatar, Bolivia, Brazil and Egypt.
Hidden Fees Turn a Simple Lunch Into an Upsell Lesson
A Defector writer recounts a favorite coffee shop lunch that ends with a shockingly itemized bill—extra charges for poached eggs, fruit substitutions, and small add-ons, plus a mandatory tip—illustrating how modern eateries upsell and inflate the bill.
Mastering Takeout Pizza: 10 Pitfalls to Skip for a Perfect Slice
Experts identify 10 common pizza-ordering mistakes to avoid, such as loading too many veggie or other toppings (which can release moisture and sog the crust) and straying from classic toppings. Avoid overloading a single pie or trying half-light sauce/half-light cheese, which can be confusing. Don’t order a pie pre-cut, and choose a crust that can support heavy toppings. Reheat takeout in a hot oven for a few minutes to restore heat and crisp, and if you have dietary restrictions, ask about gluten-free or vegan options. For groups, consider separate pies instead of one overloaded pizza to keep flavors balanced.
Olive Oil Still Tops Health, but Pick Your Oils Wisely
A practical guide to cooking oils: extra virgin olive oil is heat-stable, rich in polyphenols, and widely recommended; both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats offer benefits, so swapping saturated fats (coconut and palm oils) for unsaturated ones lowers heart risk. Seed oils aren’t inflammatory myths, and a neutral option like cold-pressed rapeseed oil works well for many dishes. Don’t trash oils — store them in dark bottles, away from light and heat, and use within 18 months. For budget cooks, affordable EVOO blends or PDO/PGI varieties at discount retailers are still available, while avocado and other nut oils offer niche advantages and flavors; variety isn’t essential, as long as unsaturated fats dominate.
Reddit Says 11 Veggies Are Best Fresh, Not Frozen
Reddit users argue that 11 common vegetables—cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, lettuce, onions, carrots, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, avocados, and celery—are best bought fresh because freezing often dulls texture and flavor for raw uses. The piece notes freezing caveats and occasional workarounds: cucumbers can be sugar-brined to retain some crispness, tomatoes freeze best for sauces, mushrooms become watery, lettuce freezes poorly, onions can become mushy, asparagus loses snap, Brussels sprouts may turn mushy when frozen, potatoes should be cooked or blanched before freezing, avocados don’t freeze well unless diced with lemon juice for guac or smoothies, and celery loses its crunch though it can be used in frozen mirepoix or prepped in blocks. Overall, freezing is useful mainly for cooked-down dishes or prepped bases, while fresh is preferred for peak flavor and texture.
Cabot Tops Shredded Cheese Showdown in Taste Test
Cabot earns top honors in a seven-brand shredded-cheese ranking for bold, fresh flavor and thick texture, with Organic Valley and Trader Joe’s close behind. 365 (Whole Foods), Sargento, Lucerne, and Tillamook trail for milder flavors or powdery textures, while Tillamook sits mid-pack with solid melting potential. The tester evaluated two varieties per brand, prioritizing flavor intensity and texture.