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Living permanently on a cruise ship seems like a dream of the uber-wealthy. You spend your days lounging on the deck by the pool or touring an exotic location. Nights are spent dancing in the nightclub or enjoying live entertainment.You no longer have to worry about traffic, cooking or laundry. Your life has become all-inclusive as long as you’re on board.At Upworthy, we’ve shared the stories of a handful of people who’ve been able to spend their lives on a permanent cruise because they’ve figured out how to do so affordably. Or, at least, at about the same cost of living on land.Insider recently featured the fantastic story of Ryan Gutridge, who spends about 300 nights a year living on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. He only leaves the ship for a few weeks a year during the holidays.

Man lives on a cruise ship 300 days a year because it costs the same as renting in Florida

American Skyler Mapes and Italian local Giuseppe Morisani spent a magical evening together in Rome. Then they drove across Italy together. Here’s what happened.

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

Manhattan, NY

Sometimes chain restaurants land with fanfare like Raising Cane’s did in the East Village not long ago, but other times they creep into a neighborhood nearly unannounced. Such was the case recently with G’s Cheesesteaks, also in the East Village. The brand was founded by Giacomo Pisano in 2015 in Staten Island’s Port Richmond, and subsequently established branches on the Jersey Shore in Point Pleasant and Toms River.

Can New Yorkers Be Trusted to Build Their Own Cheesesteaks?

Dallas, TX

Courtney E. Smith is the editor of Eater Dallas. She's a journalist of 20 years who was born and raised in Texas, with bylines in Pitchfork, Wired, Esquire, Yahoo!, Salon, Refinery29, and more. When she's not writing about food, she co-hosts the podcast Songs My Ex Ruined. Goodwins opened in...

The Secrets Behind the Blockbuster Opening at Goodwins

Boston, MA

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The Rome-bound flight was forced to return to Boston.

Plane Forced To Return To Airport After Getting Struck By Lightning

Los Angeles, CA

Leña, the pop-up dedicated to wood-fired Salvadoran cooking from former Osteria Mozza chef Jimmy Reyes, debuts to the public this Friday, August 16, in Boyle Heights. Named after the Spanish word for firewood, Leña pays homage to the chef’s family’s hometown of Chalatenango, El Salvador. “When you’re here, I want it to feel like family,” Reyes says.

A Former Mozza Chef Lights Up Boyle Heights With Wood-Fired Salvadoran Specialties

Miami, FL

One of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Massimo Bottura, is set to open Torno Subito Miami on Wednesday, August 21, in Downtown Miami on the top of food and entertainment spot, Julia & Henry’s. This new venture, in partnership with King Goose Hospitality, promises to bring a modern and playful twist to Italian cuisine.

World-Renowned Chef Massimo Bottura Debuts Torno Subito in Downtown Miami

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco’s Ferry Building is getting a counter-service seafood restaurant and fish market early next year, according to a press release. Laurence Jossel and Holly Rhodes of acclaimed Alamo Square restaurant Nopa have teamed up with Joe Conte of sustainable hook and line fishmonger Water2Table to open Nopa Fish. On the restaurant side of things, they plan to serve hot seafood dishes, chowders, farm salads, and the like — the market side will offer local fish and shellfish, plus prepared foods to-go.

The Culinary Plot Thickens at San Francisco’s Ferry Building

Brooklyn, NY

The partners of Leland Eating and Drinking House in Prospect Heights, Randi Lee and executive chef-partner Delfin Jaranilla, host a butchery demonstration and five-course dinner in Leland’s wine cellar once a month. At 6 p.m. on the day of the course, a member of the staff gathers attendees and guides them to the back of the restaurant, through the kitchen, and down a flight of stairs to the basement and wine cellar. There, the hosts have set up a rolling counter with a cutting board, a variety of butcher tools, and the star of the show: in this case, a Long Island duck.

Once a Month, This Brooklyn Restaurant Flips to a Butcher Class

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 Austin barbecue truck’s getting into the sausage sandwich game this summer. South Austin Modern African African barbecue truck Distant Relatives is opening Linx within West Austin bar Mean Eyed Cat at 1621 West Fifth Street on Friday, August 30.

An Austin Barbecue Truck Is Getting Into the Sausage Sandwich Game

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Portland, OR

In today’s dining landscape, Portland restaurants face challenges like the rising cost of goods, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations. Unfortunately, everything from longtime city institutions to newer spots unable to find their footing can succumb to a combination of obstacles, making Portland’s churn of restaurant closings nearly as frequent as its new openings. This biweekly column keeps track of all the closings you may have missed.

The Portland Restaurant Closings to Know, August 2024

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

The last restaurant project from Naomi Pomeroy — the late chef of Beast fame who deeply impacted Portland’s dining scene across more than two decades — will live on. The planned restaurant in the former Woodsman Tavern space opens tonight, August 15, as pop-up L’Échelle. Embodying the spirit of Pomeroy’s early Portland pop-up projects, including the dinner series Family Supper that she ran with her then-partner Michael Hebb, L’Échelle will first operate as an experimental pop-up — a casual no-reservations bistro open Thursday through Saturday — before transitioning into a full-service restaurant early next year, according to Pomeroy’s longtime friend and business partner Luke Dirks.

Naomi Pomeroy’s Final Restaurant, a Homey French Bistro in Pop-Up Form, Opens Tonight

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Santa Monica, CA

Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. In 2022, a group of University of Southern California...

Former USC Pop-Up Impresarios Open a Stylish, Art-Filled Restaurant in Santa Monica

Welcome to Eater Miami’s new column, Everyone Else’s Guide to Miami. Known for its nightlife and beaches, Miami has also become a serious food town in recent years. And that means the people who love to eat and drink in Miami are far from just food nerds and industry experts: Business owners, finance professionals, lawyers, and others all have their go-to restaurants for pizza or late-night burgers, date night standbys, and celebration spots.

Ron Magill’s Guide to Dining in Miami

PARK CIRCLE — Chef Eric Hara's brick chicken is the star of the menu at Barnyard Chicken, but there are so many more options for poultry exploration. Look for Korean-fried nuggets, bacon-wrapped chicken, wine-braised chicken, chicken sandwiches, wings, and more. Open for lunch and dinner. 4262 Spruill Avenue; website.

Barnyard Chicken Adds a Flock of Poultry Options to Park Circle

Houston, TX

Many Houstonians were delighted when Lady M Confection, the New York-based boutique mille crepe cake shop with an international following, finally opened its first Texas location in Houston last year. Unlike some of its other locations, the bustling Galleria outpost was most conducive to takeout. But now, with the opening of its second Houston shop — which is also the largest, most elegant outpost in the United States — diners can now order their mille crepe at Lady M in Houston and eat it with a glass of Champagne, too.

Lady M Chose Houston for Its Largest, Most Luxurious Mille Crepe Cake Shop

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Frozen Drinks to Try During D.C.’s Last Weeks of Summer

Good news: Fall-themed decor and fare will be here before we know it. Bad news: That means summer is coming to an end. Before...

Frozen Drinks to Try During D.C.’s Last Weeks of Summer

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