NYC cocktail culture just took off. In a city where the few rooftop bars are a dime a dozen, one of the country’s foremost mixologists — who declared he once served the late Patrick Swayze “the best Cosmo” he’d ever had — is bringing his craft award-winning Big Apple’s new most civilized piece of high-end …
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I gave birth on my friend’s sofa – she won’t talk to me again
Lilly* was enjoying a girls’ night out at a friend’s house when her baby decided to be born — not in an Uber, but through her vagina. Lilly gave birth unexpectedly on her friend Ella’s couch and learned the first rule of parenting; children are often selfish with their time. EMTs were called to oversee …
NYC’s first Rainforest Cafe to pop up at the Empire State Building
No monkey business. New Yorkers will get their first taste of Rainforest Cafe when the classic themed restaurant opens on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building the first week of October. The news worth watching comes after the opening of the beloved, preservation-focused restaurant chain — a staple of upscale malls in the …
Mom advocates letting baby sleep in the shower on vacation
“When we travel, our baby sleeps in the shower,” begins an already viral TikTok clip, lifestyle influencer Chloe Molina. The 25-year-old mother of one quickly followed that up with, “Let me explain,” to all the commenters like me who were like, “HUH?” Mom advocates ‘number one travel hack’ “Yes, our baby sleeps in the shower, …
Diamonds are out, Lays crisps are in – and zip-top bags make you look poor
A bag of Lays and a $106,000 watch? In an age where quiet luxury reigns supreme, the ultra-rich have found new and subtle ways to signal their status, opting for simple foods and seemingly inconspicuous jewelry. When it comes to handbags, the 0.1% are abandoning visible signs of wealth, opting instead for accessories known only …
Potatoes, egg yolks, full-fat dairy not bad for you: nutritionist
It’s not too late to have a beautiful summer. Potatoes, egg yolks and full-fat milk top the list of “bad” foods Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp wants you to try. “Diet culture likes to demonize these foods, but they can be very good for you!” Sharp wrote to TikTok on Thursday. potato Potatoes are a …
Key differences between working and non-working parents
According to a new study, the average working parent puts in an 18-hour workday when you consider everything they do for their children. From getting everyone ready for the day and out the door, to managing a household, planning activities and trying to fit in some “me time”, parents have their work cut out for …
New mom’s ‘clogged pore’ turns out to be skin cancer
A mum mistook cancer on her face for a ‘clogged pore’ – and only went to get tested after seeing a TikTok warning about skin cancer. Lauren Smyth, 29, used sunbeds in her early twenties but hadn’t touched them in years. So she didn’t think much of a small pimple that appeared on the tip …
Millennials rejoice! Gen Z declares that Tamagotchis are back – and they’re the must-have toy
Gen Z has revived a pocket-sized toy that many millennials remember fondly. Tamagotchis – “digital devices in which users can take care of a virtual pet” are hot products among the younger generation recently, going back to their heyday in the 90s. Bandai Namco, the brand behind the popular toy, reported that worldwide sales doubled …
You’ve poured the champagne wrong, experts say – here’s how to serve it right
Put a cork in it – you poured bubbles all wrong. Despite what we’ve been told, flutes are not ideal glasses for drinking champagne, according to experts. Long, thin flutes are “terrible for appreciating wine,” sommelier Richard Hemming, head of wine at members-exclusive club 67 Pall Mall Singapore, told Business Insider. Sommeliers say champagne should …










