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California beach shack named one of America’s best waterfront eats
A tiny Central Coast seafood shack is making some seriously big waves. Mersea’s, the laid-back eatery perched on Harford Pier in Avila Beach, has landed the No. 4 spot on Time Out’s newly released list of America’s best waterfront restaurants — proving you…
Chef turns ‘chicken food’ into Beverly Hills’ trendiest pasta
Chef Edoardo “Edo” Baldi’s father, Giorgio Baldi, founder of the iconic Santa Monica restaurant of the same name, was not impressed when he first heard his son wanted to put corn inside pasta. “You give corn to chickens,” Edo recalled Giorgio telling him…
How a $675-per-meal Michelin-star restaurant earned the lowest score on food safety inspections
They’re cleaning up their act. A restaurant that has been awarded one of the culinary industry’s highest honors is fighting its way back from a one-star hygiene rating. In 2022, Ynyshir Restaurant near Machynlleth became the first restaurant in Wales to…
Elite LA private school’s $200M sports complex infuriates neighbors: ‘Obscene’
One of Los Angeles’ most elite private institutions is putting the final touches on a jaw-dropping $200 million athletic complex — setting off a debate between critics who call the price tag “obscene” and defenders who say private money can be spent however…
Security threat shuts down avocado pipeline from Mexico to the US
A security scare in one of Mexico’s biggest avocado-producing states has abruptly stopped US inspections, threatening to disrupt shipments of the popular fruit into America. The US Embassy announced Wednesday all US government operations in Michoacán had been…
California beach town among the best weekend trips on West Coast
The secret is officially out for one of California’s best-kept secrets. Cambria, the quiet village tucked into a pocket of Monterey pines on the Central Coast, has been named one of the top weekend escapes on the West Coast by WorldAtlas. Halfway between San…
California hospitals dominate America’s elite medical rankings
California is proving it’s not just a destination for sunshine, surf and celebrities — it’s also home to some seriously star-powered hospitals. The Golden State is having a major medical moment. It snagged more spots on America’s elite hospital honor roll…
Californians revealed as awfully cheap tippers in new national rankings
Golden State diners may be all about sunshine — but when it comes to tipping, they’re leaving servers in the shade. California diners tipped less than any other state in the nation, according to a new report that ranked the Bear Flag State dead last in…
Less than half of American college students are positive about the job market amid the rise of AI
With the rise of AI and concerns about the “job apocalypse,” less than half of American college students feel positive about the job market. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. students pursuing higher education revealed that just 45% of students surveyed are…
International travelers warned popular Trader Joe’s seasoning contains drug banned in tourist hotspot
Your Trader Joe’s seasoning could be confiscated for contraband. Move over Trader Joe’s tote bags, because there’s a trendy new item reselling overseas, but it could get you in tons of trouble. South Koreans have been scouring store shelves, buying up the…