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#food

Kicking off on April 23 through May 16 on select nights only, Universal Studios has a tonnnn of exciting, immersive attractions coming to their Hollywood Studios park, highlighting beloved fandoms like D&D, Super Nintendo World, Sailor Moon, and Harry Potter.

Next Level is a vegan burger spot that serves a variety of plant-based patties, including their own and popular options like Beyond Beef and Chik'n.

The trip was full of incredible food, the kindest people, and sights I'll never forget. It was nearly perfect, but I made a few mistakes while planning.

Marlon Brando's acclaimed screen career is the benchmark for Hollywood's Golden Age. Off-screen, Brando's diet was similarly the stuff of legend, leading to his yo-yoed appearances.

"Every night I stop at the market near my hotel and pick up a steak, lamb chops, or some liver, which I broil in the electric oven in my room. I usually eat four or five raw carrots with my meat, and that is all."

Is Kim Kardashian's legal drama All's Fair really the worst TV show of all time? What are the best (and worst) vegan cheeses? And 20 years after they first hit the shelves, five-toed shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public? As the year draws to a close, Guardian Live invites you to a special event with columnist Tim Dowling, film and TV writer Stuart Heritage, and cook and author Meera Sodha.

"Tulsa King" actor Martin Starr was born in Santa Monica and went to elementary school in Hancock Park: two neighborhoods he'd still hang out in today on his ideal Sunday. His Sunday Funday would feature a walk around Hancock Park with dog Betty White and jerk chicken enchiladas at Cha Cha Chicken near Santa Monica State Beach. After an hour of traffic returning from the beach, he and his wife would decompress at home with crossword puzzles, video games.

Our critic enjoys the warm hospitality and some good food, but the wine list needs a revamp Dún Laoghaire is a town of two halves. The folk who flock here at weekends to walk the piers, eat from market stalls and drink coffee on the terrace of Happy Out, located in the old baths, are envious of those who live here.

"What are you doing for Thanksgiving?" I have been asking myself this question since late summer as I sort through my work calendar, restaurant openings, and vacation schedules. My family asks too, and my friends remind me of their standing invites. I'm still not quite sure as I write this letter. I have been traveling the last few Thanksgivings-usually for work-and have had to send kind wishes through group chats and swoon over turkey and dressing and dishes of macaroni and cheese on FaceTime.

These might be the dog days of August but our tails are wagging at all the fun stuff to do this weekend. So let's get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.) Meanwhile, if you'd like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or w.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters .

Sunyi I have a lot of family who are very conservative and I talk to a lot of people with different backgrounds, so I wasn't too nervous. He took the time to learn how to say my name properly most people don't! Francis For starters, I had chicken goujons and dips. For the main I had pulled brisket and chips with a classic cheeseburger. It was really good. Also a shandy, because I was driving.

A weekly treat to myself: cut flowers from the garden down the road; $7 for as many flowers as you can fit in your fist. And Queen Anne's Lace, foraged where I can find it (parking lots; the side of the road). There's nothing I love more than seeing a field of it: pure summer.

Chocolate ice cream in a chocolate-dipped cone from Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor offers a delightful treat, featuring options like classic chocolate, peanuts, or rainbow sprinkles.

Indianapolis is home to a rich sports history, a fast-developing arts scene, and a robust culinary scene with multiple James Beard Award semifinalists.

Drop Shots HTX features an indoor air-conditioned pickleball court and a bar with ten pickleball-themed cocktails, providing a unique venue to enjoy the sport and socialize.

Daniel's Miami features a classic steakhouse menu with local Florida ingredients, including Swank Farms tomatoes and Florida-raised prime rib, in the former Fiola space.

"I don't really get hung up on genres like some people do. For instance, some people say that they don't like country...as long as it's a good country song, I'm totally into it."

Today's olives are no longer just a garnish or holiday treat, but intense, flavor-packed Mediterranean-style varieties like bronze, mauve, black, and green.

Handel's Ice Cream has more than 150 locations in 15 states. It has maintained the old school ice cream parlor feel with a history of tradition.