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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA) is screening nearly 3 million travelers a week this summer, eyeballing every single carry-on. And they’re finding all sorts of things in travelers’ carry-ons that cause delays and those passengers to either get patted down or interrogated. If you’re traveling anytime soon,...

The 'Dirty Dozen' carry-on items that will get you pulled aside by TSA

Manhattan, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Cali Faulkner — former line cook at Crown Shy, Oxalis, and Eleven Madison Park; and sous chef at Verjus in Paris — is opening a restaurant of her own on September 6. Third Falcon is on the way to Fort Greene this fall at 360 Myrtle Avenue, at Adelphi Street. A spokesperson shares that Third Falcon serves “Northern French cuisine with a twist”: At the core of the menu is a spotlight on Long Island farms, with a raw bar and rotating snack menu, in addition to larger format dishes. An opening menu lists dishes like roast chicken with crab butter, pluot with celtuce and summer squash, plus buckwheat sticky toffee pudding. The restaurant will serve French wines and ciders until a full liquor license is secured. The main dining room seats around 40 with an additional sidewalk patio. It’s the latest restaurant to open in Fort Greene as of late, following Sailor, Margot, Strange Delight, and Ikigai.

A Crown Shy Alum Is Opening a Restaurant in Brooklyn

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Austin, TX

Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. An American-based Japanese barbecue restaurant chain will be opening its first Austin location next year. Chubby Cattle will be opening its all-you-can-eat wagyu restaurant inside of the Barton Creek Square Mall at 2901 Capital of Texas Highway sometime in 2025.

A Japanese All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Barbecue Restaurant’s Coming to an Austin Mall

Houston, TX

This past weekend, Houston diners came out in droves to celebrate the closing of Damian’s Cucina Italian after 41 years in business. Over several decades, the restaurant welcomed a world of noteworthy Houstonians, such as U.S. presidents, including George. H.W. Bush, actors like Donald Sutherland and Kevin Costner, countless Astros players and coaches, and many unnamed celebrities who preferred its popular downstairs chef’s table, which offered an easy escape route through the kitchen. But much of this Midtown’s most prized clientele were its local diners, many who chose the restaurant for some of life’s biggest celebrations. At Damian’s, there were decades worth of proposals, wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers, birthdays, pre-prom dinners, power lunches, date nights, and everything in between.

The Last Days at Damian’s, Houston’s Favorite for Milestone Moments

Portland, OR

For years, the Portland International Airport (PDX) has been voted one of, if not the, best domestic airports in the United States by Travel and Leisure readers, and has earned top honors and accolades from other leading outlets including Conde Nast Traveler. While amenities like the movie theater, live music from local musicians, and boozy tasting rooms all contribute to its reputation as a cushy layover, part of PDX’s charm is that it strives to be a true reflection of the quirky, craft-driven city it represents, especially when it comes to dining.

The Best Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes at Portland International Airport (PDX)

Washington State

Long Beach, WA

I came to know the Long Beach peninsula as a child when my dad would haul our fishing boat south from Port Angeles to go crabbing. A thin strip of beaches that stretch from Astoria, Oregon, towards the Quinault Reservation on the southern edge of the state, this little region is remote, sparsely populated, and overwhelming beautiful. The memories I have of Long Beach and Ilwaco are of driftwood carving artists, small museums, and quiet beaches. It has remained the same over the several decades I’ve known it, a charming getaway for those who crave peaceful solitude. There’s room to breathe, stretch, and appreciate the natural wonders of the place where the edge of the continent meets the earth’s largest ocean. Perhaps its best-kept secret is that it has a food scene as strong as any in the Puget Sound harbor towns.

Where to Eat on Washington’s Misty Southern Coastline

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Since the early 2000s, Houston chef Levi Goode has been a leader of his family’s iconic Houston-based restaurant group Goode Co., where he has overseen 11 restaurants, including Goode Co. Barbecue. and Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina. But this fall, the three-time James Beard Award semi-finalist will branch out with two new ventures of his own: Credence and Sidebar.

A First Look at Credence — Houston Chef Levi Goode’s Newest Live-Fire Restaurant

Atlanta, GA

Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. In a pocket diary, I have a...

The Best Dishes Eater Atlanta Ate This Month

Boston, MA

Pop-ups are crucial to Boston’s dining scene. They are temporary spaces for cooks and bartenders who might not (yet) run their own spots to try out new dishes and drinks. Or, sometimes, it can be an opportunity for industry veterans to collaborate and step outside of their usual routines to put together more experimental, one-night-only menus. In each case, it’s a fun way to foster new talent and keep thinking creatively. This periodic column highlights notable pop-ups happening in and around Boston.

Boston Pop-Ups You Gotta Try, August 2024

Chicago, IL

When Scott Weiner and Fifty/50 Group started preparing for the Democratic National Convention a year ago, his team budgeted for a better-than-average August. But judging by reservations so far, they’re likely to fall short of expectations. “I would say about six months ago we started to hit the panic...

Will the DNC Boost Business For Chicago’s Restaurants?

Travel + Leisure

Think twice before you reach for the ice bucket.

This Is the Grossest Thing You Can Do in Your Hotel Room, According to an Epidemiologist

Baltimore, MD

Jess Mayhugh is the managing editor at Eater and Punch. Living in Baltimore, she prefers her crab cakes broiled and her Boulevardiers with rye whiskey. For those of us lucky enough to grow up in the mid-Atlantic, the crab feast is a summertime rite of passage. Whether we’re in a wood-paneled crab house or piled around a backyard picnic table, these messy communal gatherings get kicked off by one moment: a pile of seasoning-crusted hard-shell crabs cascading onto the middle of the table.

How to Steam Crabs, According to Experts

Las Vegas, NV

To call Taylor Persh’s former endeavor a “restaurant” seems a disservice. Her 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea dinners at the Lost Spirits Distillery blurred the lines between dinner party and theater. Taking inspiration from the Jules Verne novel of the same name, she developed a multi-course menu with small bits of sea urchin pressed into a ceramic mouth and braised octopus tentacles skewered on sabers. Servers moved around the communal dining table with choreographed precision — often evoking something out of The Menu. And the highlight of the whole experience was a sequence choreographed to Leonard Cohen in which chef Persh butchered a whole roasted pig. The $300 dinner was one of the surreal elements at the Lost Spirits Distillery, which closed in April. But Persh is back and embracing a new theme at a pop-up in the sky atrium of Palms Casino Resort.

The Lost Spirits Distillery Chef With Big Ideas Is Debuting a New Sky-High Dinner Experience

New York City, NY

Los Angeles, CA

A speakeasy-style sushi restaurant that started in Los Angeles, makes its own sauces, expanded to 10 locations, and has held a Michelin star is coming to New York. Sushi by Scratch is headed for 922 Broadway at East 21st Street on Friday, September 6. The space with no sign on the door features a 10-seat counter with a lounge that will be used for cocktails and canapes before and after its 16-course omakase.

An LA Sushi Speakeasy Opens Next Month

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of Eater LA. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He's the host of K-Town, a YouTube series covering Korean food in America, and has been featured in Netflix's Street Food show. Working in restaurants can be...

An LA Fine Dining Chef’s Journey From Heartbreaking Closure to New Michelin-Starred Reality

Quincy, MA

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Amy McCarthy is a reporter at Eater.com, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. The last decade or so has been a golden era for cool food products sold directly to consumers online. Think of Fly By Jing, the wildly popular Sichuan chile crisp, or Magic Spoon, the grain-free, low-carb cereal that’s earned a cult following. But after attaining the niche cool factor via podcast ads, chic shoppy shops, and food media raves, these brands have one unlikely destination in common: the grocery aisles at Walmart.

How Walmart Got Its Hands on the Coolest Pantry Brands

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Is Any Dish Worth Waiting in Long Lines to Eat?

Ernest Owens is the Editor of Eater Philly, and the food expert to go to when you’re out of options. Welcome to Ask Eater, a column...

Is Any Dish Worth Waiting in Long Lines to Eat?

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