SERVICEReplacements
Stocked with the world’s largest inventory of discontinued and current tableware, crystal and silver, this is the place to turn to if your grandma’s vintage china is missing a salad plate or your wedding champagne flute took a shattering tumble. The site (there’s also an enormous showroom outside Greensboro, N.C.) sells full sets or individual pieces to complete your collection. replacements.com
STREAMING SERIESThe Bear
In the FX show’s second season, chefs Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri, left), along with their family and friends, race to turn a gritty sandwich shop into a fine-dining spot. From the performances and surprise guests to the food itself (Sydney’s omelet with Boursin and potato chips will inspire your next brunch), each episode is rich, tender and worth savoring.
FOOD FESTIVALCharleston Wine + Food
Visitors get a true taste of the South—and of the city’s diverse cuisines, wines and cocktails—with celeb-chef-led cooking classes, local culinary excursions and lively big-tent events. March 6-10
MOBILE APPFlavrs
Short, TikTok-style food videos from pros (like chef Eric Ripert) and local restaurant hot spots allow users to instantly shop for ingredients or order takeout with just a few clicks.
COCKTAILRanch Water
The margarita-like spritz from Texas bubbled to the top for good reasons. It’s cool and refreshing, and, with only three basic ingredients, it requires no bartending skills. To make, add 2 shots tequila and 1 shot fresh lime juice to a tall ice-filled glass. Top with sparkling water, and garnish with lime slices.
STAR FOODIECameron Diaz
The “avid home cook” shares approachable recipe videos on social media for her “go-to weeknight dinners” and girls’-night gatherings—often paired with a glass of Avaline, the organic wine line she created with friend Katherine Power (near left). “I love nachos as a concept,” says Diaz. “You can create the perfect bite.” In this spin on the game-day staple, she adds layers of rotisserie chicken, charred veggies and a tangy herb sauce but encourages everyone to “use what’s available in your fridge.”
1 cup sour cream1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)2 packed cups fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems, divided, plus chopped cilantro leaves for garnish1 1/4 tsp. finely chopped garlic, divided1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, divided2 ears fresh corn2 Tbsp. olive oil1 small red onion, chopped1 small zucchini, chopped1 small summer squash, chopped2 Tbsp. water1 tsp. taco seasoning mix1 (11-oz.) bag corn tortilla chips2 (7-oz.) pkg. pre-shredded Mexican three-cheese blend1 (1 3/4-lb.) whole rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)1⁄3 cup drained sliced pickled jalapeño chiles, plus more for garnish2 oz. cotija cheese, crumbled (1⁄2 cup)1 small (6-oz.) avocado, chopped1 cup tomatillo salsa
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Process sour cream, lime juice, 1 cup of the cilantro and 1⁄4 teaspoon each of the garlic and salt in a blender until smooth, about 20 seconds. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
2. Roast corn over a medium gas flame, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut kernels off the cobs; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add zucchini, summer squash, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add charred corn, water and taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring constantly, until water evaporates and corn is coated in spice mixture, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange chips in an even layer. Top with half of the cheese and zucchini mixture. Top with remaining cheese, then chicken and jalapeños. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
5. Top with cotija cheese and avocado. Garnish with cilantro and jalapeños. Drizzle with 1⁄ 2 cup each of the sour cream mixture and salsa; serve remaining on the side.
Serves: 8Active time: 35 minutesTotal time: 45 minutes
GROCERYKorean Kimbap
Trader Joe’s heat-and-serve rolls—sautéed greens, root vegetables, pickles and braised tofu wrapped in sesame-oil-seasoned rice and seaweed—became a viral phenomenon in early September and sold out in stores. They’ll be restocked in October, so keep an eye out because the rolls won’t linger long!
PODCAST‘Pack Your Knives’
Hosted by NBA reporters Kevin Arnovitz and Tom Haberstroh, the weekly Top Chef recaps combine fanaticism with sports-style analytics. The hosts draft fantasy teams, do Quickfire play-by-plays, interview contestants and break down new food trends.
MUFFIN MANGary Janetti
The comedy writer’s quest for the perfect blueberry muffin—chock-full of evenly distributed berries—has captivated followers, who wait for his cross-section reveals and hilariously honest reviews.
Brad Pitt, who also has a line of Miraval wine and champagne, debuted his dry, London-style gin at the Cannes Film Festival.
Margot Robbie’s gin was a big hit after its initial launch in Australia, and the brand has plans for an American expansion soon.
“It is an ode to the sun-kissed vineyards of Chablis where my family has been making wine [for] 30 years,” said Emma Watson, who teamed up with brother Alex.
“The second I tried it, I knew I wanted to become a part of it,” Jeremy Renner said about the South Carolina-made potato vodka.
It took seven years for Jason Momoa to make his sipping spirit a reality. “Vodka was old and tired, [so] we thought we’d dust it off a bit!” he said on Instagram.
“It delivers a seamless sip of honey, fresh vanilla bean and rich caramel on the palate,” said NBA star Stephen Curry.
(CHARLESTON) ALINA TYULYU; (RANCH WATER) ISTOCKPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES; (THE BEAR) MATT DINERSTEIN/FX (ICON) ANTON ANUCHIN/THE NOUN PROJECT
(KIMBAP) /ISTOCKPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES; (TOP CHEF) DAVID MOIR/BRAVO/GETTY IMAGES; (HEADSHOTS) FROM LEFT: STEPHANE CARDINALE/CORBIS/GETTY IMAGES; VICTOR CHAVEZ/SHUTTERSTOCK; GILBERT FLORES/GETTY IMAGES; VALERIE MACON/AFP/GETTY IMAGES; IMAGE PRESS AGENCY/NURPHOTO/SHUTTERSTOCK; MIIKKA SKAFFARI/GETTY IMAGES; (GENTLEMN’S CUT) COURTESY GENTLEMAN’S CUT (ICON) ANTON ANUCHIN/THE NOUN PROJECT