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“The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday. The highly anticipated release features collaborations with Post Malone and Florence and the Machine, and includes songs such as “Fortnight,” “Florida!!!,” “So Long, London,” “Clara Bow,” “Down Bad” and more. Fan theories have already run wild about the album’s subject matter.

Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week.The stand-up comedian took to social media saying a restaurant he dined at should get rid of the “COVID fee” he said it charged him. The fee was $3, according to Maniscalco.

Sydney Sweeney, who hosted “Saturday Night Live” this past week, starred in a hilarious sketch that saw her as a Hooters waitress who, despite being really bad at her job, made a great deal of money — for some reason.In the sketch, which opens with Chloe Fineman and Chloe Troast comparing the tips they received when they ask Sweeney how much she made. “$36,000” Sweeney, 26, says much to the shock of her fellow waitresses.“Is that low,” the actress continues when Fineman, 35, and Troast, 26, continue to look aghast. “I wouldn’t say low,” an exasperated Fineman says.

Emily Blunt is apologizing for insensitive remarks she made about a restaurant server’s size during a 2012 talk show appearance, which have now resurfaced.“I just need to address this head-on as my jaw was on the floor watching this clip from 12-years ago,” Blunt, 40, said in a statement to People on Friday. “I’m appalled that I would say something so insensitive, hurtful, and unrelated to whatever story I was trying to tell on a talk show.”“I’ve always considered myself someone who wouldn’t dream of upsetting anyone so whatever possessed me to say anything like this in that moment is unrecognizable to me or anything I stand for,” the “Oppenheimer” actress added.

killed at least 36 people and decimated hundreds of structures – many of them cultural and historical landmarks – on the once-idyllic Hawaiian island. Among the destroyed buildings is the eponymous Lahaina restaurant of British rocker Mick Fleetwood.

Peachy Keen hosted a Malibu Barbie Beach Party, complete with a pink cocktails, photos ops with Barbie pool floats and a manicure station. Drag queen Prima Love entertained the pink-hued crowd of 275, and changed costumes throughout the evening, from Swimsuit Barbie to Cowgirl Barbie to Sexy Barbie.“I was not allowed to play with Barbies as a kid.

Hulu).It’s not — at least in the first half of this 10-episode season, already ruined for me by a Deadline interview with series star Jeremy Allen White in which he describes his “Season 2 finale breakdown.” Cool, thanks so much for spoiling everything — something we try very hard not to do here unless absolutely necessary.This was not necessary. Delayed viewing, anyone?From what I’ve seen so far, Season 2 of “The Bear” is just meh — and is meandering through a sophomore slump, perhaps vis-á-vis the pressure to outdo its stellar inaugural season.

Jacqueline Onassis, is going viral for claiming eating at restaurants is “purely corrupt.”The 30-year-old Yale and Harvard grad’s “Resta-rant” was posted Monday to his Instagram Story and remains on his account as a Highlight. Some of Schlossberg’s seemingly semi-serious complaints about restaurants are their lack of options and the length of time it takes to consume a meal.“We have to wait there to eat something that we don’t get to choose, really, what it is,” Schlossberg said to the giggling camera operator.

hailed as “power-couple chefs,” and the restaurant was profiled in publications including Vanity Fair and the New York Times. However, behind the scenes, the relationship between the hot chefs was considerably cooler. In the LA Court divorce filing obtained by the Post, Johnson accuses her husband of domestic violence and animal abuse.

partnered with Bucket Listers, an event company known for similar pop-ups including the Golden Girls cafe.The menu comes courtesy of Master Chef semifinalist Becky Brown, who drew on her experience as a photographer and mother to create a family-friendly menu. “We want to make sure that this stuff is approachable and fun for everyone,” Brown told The Post. The food isn’t plastic, it’s fantastic.

Goodbye rosé all day… hello meatballs on Miami Beach?Nikki Beach, the Miami hotspot where Leonardo DiCaprio and Paris Hilton partied and rosé-drinking was turned into a lifestyle, is facing being evicted to make way for a Carbone spin-off.Its city-owned property parcel, valued at $1 billion, is looking set to be handed to Boucher Brothers, the hospitality group which runs every other venue on the party-hearty strip — and they are bringing in the Major Food Group to help plot the future for the spot which made Miami Beach glamorous again.Located at 1 Ocean Drive, the management contract spans a 23,000-square foot building and exclusive use of the public beach for outdoor seating, include lounge chairs and day beds. On Friday, the City of Miami Beach Commission voted 5-2 to negotiate with the Boucher Brothers to take over Nikki Beach’s lease and management contract, which expires in May 2026. The Boucher Brothers run all the beach concessions up and down Miami Beach — except the Nikki Beach parcel.

Just For You Café, a cozy brunch spot in the city’s Dogpatch neighborhood — the blueprint for the Belcher family’s burger joint on the Fox series — shuttered after 43 years on Monday.Pandemic-incurred debt, rising inflation rates and building issues led to its closer, owner Reid Hannula told SFGATE. “The long and short of it is that we really haven’t been making money since COVID, and it’s just been kind of a battle,” he told the outlet. “I used a disaster loan to float us, personal money to float us … I love the restaurant, but it hadn’t been able to pay me for the last two years.”In the long-running series, which debuted in 2011 and is now in its 13th season, Bob Belcher runs his dream restaurant, Bob’s Burgers, with his wife, Linda, and children Tina, Gene and Louise.

most-followed YouTuber in the world, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, posted the 42-second clip on Monday, in which he asks a server named Amy about the biggest tip she’s ever received.“Like $50,” she replied. “Has anyone ever tipped a car?” Donaldson asked, handing her a set of keys to a black Toyota sedan.

said in a TikTok video. “I hope you and your family have a wonderful time in Omaha, and I hope you see us again.”In the video, Schaffer gushes to the “Whatcha Say” singer that his “heart’s beating really fast” after seeing the eye-popping amount at the bottom of the bill.

Daily Mail Australia.The restaurant described itself as “casual but fancy” where “work gear, activewear, singlets, and thongs (flip-flops)” are forbidden.Mr. Miyagi’s management doubled down on their decision to kick out the Gladiator star, saying no one is above their rules. “We treat everyone the same.

Eater DC in a 2022 overview of the area’s culinary and cultural renaissance.The deals during this year’s “Savor Bethesda,” an annual Restaurant Week organized and presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership, should inspire a day trip or night-out jaunt to Bethesda all on their own. At least 34 restaurants are participating in the promotion, all offering specials at one or more price points, starting at the remarkably low $10.For that price, you could score a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup plus soda, tea, or lemonade for lunch at the sports bar Caddies on Cordell (4922 Cordell Ave.), a Bratwurst with peppers and onions and a side of Broccoli Cheddar Soup for lunch or dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery (7900 Norfolk Ave.), or three RW Special Tacos for lunch or dinner from Chaia Tacos (7237 Woodmont Ave.).

Hooters, is strangely reminiscent of of being in “high school” or the “military,” according to one TikTokker.Jardin Taylor says she’s been a waitress at the orange-clad eatery famous for its wings and women for quite some time — and she’s divulging the juicy secrets of the biz.Taylor first went viral in March — racking up 4.8 million views with a video featuring several of her Hooters coworkers having a good time and dancing around. However, in just a few seconds, her gal pals were gone and she revealed in the clip: “They all got fired.”In a new follow-up video with nearly a half-million views, Taylor provided an explanation of the Hooters franchise’s rigid rules that lead some workers to get fired — and why the whole experience can sometimes feel like being in basic training or senior year of secondary school.She noted how one girl was written up due to being late — and how said-woman called out others for also being tardy without getting reprimanded.LMFAOOOOOOOOOO #fypReply to @adamaryramirezz miss you !!Taylor then recalled how another waitress was fired because of her hair color.

MIDTOWN IS BACK-ISHThe biggest story of the year is still the evolution of Rockefeller Center, where buzzy newbies Le Rock, Lodi and Pebble Bar will now be joined by Five Acres (30 Rockefeller Plaza), the first Manhattan restaurant from Brooklyn boy wonder Greg Baxtrom, known for his hit Olmsted. The name is a nod to his family’s farm outside of Chicago. Expect a veggie-forward menu.

purchase tickets beforehand and each entry includes a 90-minute reservation, as well as a choice of a main dish and a slice of cheesecake, of course. The menu was curated by executive chef Royce Burke of Dino’s Famous Chicken, Secret Lasagna and Wyldefire Hot Sauce.“Bringing Golden Girls to life has always been a dream of mine, the demand has far surpassed our wildest dreams,” Bucket Listers CEO Andy Lederman said in a press release.

has exploded in cinemas worldwide — and it may, unfortunately, be causing people to explode, too.IHOP revealed a special “Minion Menu” to promote the release of the popular sequel film, but some TikTokers are claiming the food made them very unwell.TikTok user Caroline shared a video of her and a friend grabbing a meal at an IHOP earlier in the week, writing, “We just wanted to enjoy our minion meal.”The limited-edition menu offers a mix of delightfully named items including Ba-Ba-Banana Pudding Pancakes, Cinna-Minions donut holes, Gru’s Evil Steakburger, Cold Gru Iced Coffee and more.But instead of enjoying the novelty menu, the pair claimed to have ended up with food poisoning after ingesting what appears to be undercooked food including chicken nuggets, which aren’t listed on the special Minion menu.#minionsriseofgru #ihop ummm @IHOP why“My body is shutting down,” Caroline wrote in a comment under the viral clip, which has been viewed more than 1.3 million times since it was posted late last week.Followers expressed their sympathy for the duo, although some claimed they had also gotten sick from the food.“I had the minion menu and I had diarrhea for 4 days,” one user alleged.“I had the minions meal cold brew and gru’d my pants,” claimed another.“Bro thats not even rare, that’s still running around in a field,” one user joked.It’s not known which IHOP Caroline and her friend visited.The Post has reached out to IHOP and Illumination Entertainment for comment.

Queerly Beloved focuses on a weddings-obsessed, semi-closeted baker/bartender and the challenges she faces as a result of falling in love with a charming female newcomer to town.Tonight, June 14, at 7 p.m., Kramers presents “In Conversation with Susie Dumond,” in which the author will read from and take questions about the book, which was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a “funny and moving debut rom-com [offering a] seamless blend of serious issues, humor, and love.”A week later, Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m., the iconic Dupont Circle bookstore presents a discussion with another new LGBTQ author. Labeled “a welcome new voice” by Kirkus Reviews, Rob Osler will read from and discuss The Devil’s Chew Toy, touted as “a fresh new take on the gay mystery,” with special appeal to fans of Casey McQuiston and Armistead Maupin.The Devil’s Chew Toy, to quote the official description, is “a light, LGBT mystery that follows an unlucky in love — and life — teacher who unwittingly ends up the prime suspect in a disappearance.”‘Kramers also continues to host shows by Grassroots Comedy, including the organization’s new “weekly-ish comedy and storytelling showcase for causes in need” called HOPIN’ MIC.

After the muted and makeshift celebrations of the past two years, Pride month is busting out all over in 2022. And one of D.C.’s newest LGBTQ-owned venues is working to establish itself as a hub of Pride-related activity.Over the next couple of weeks, Crazy Aunt Helen’s will host a variety of shows offering a veritable smorgasbord of LGBTQ-identified drag performers, comedians, and nascent playwrights and local actors.The latter comes courtesy of a new play reading series that launched last month from D.C.’s queer-focused Rainbow Theatre Project.The series, featuring casts of assembled local actors giving rehearsed, dramatic readings of stage works in development, continues with a reading of Faux Flowers, Anthony Green’s tale, set in present-day D.C., of “trauma turned to murder during an Easter dinner,” presented with a brief post-reading discussion with the playwright and cast.

Lebanese Taverna is offering a customizable Easter spread for the whole family to-go.The Easter Family Menu includes a choice among the following, all served on a bed of fragrant spiced rice with toasted nuts: American Leg of Lamb with three-herb sauce, feeding up to 10 ($180), Riz Bel Djaje, or braised chicken with yogurt salad for up to 8 ($145), Ouzi, or braised lamb loin with yogurt salad for up to 8 ($165), or Organic Whole Chicken, served with garlic, lemon, and gravy ($40).Easter Sides, all served in portions for up to 10 and priced at ($45), include Arnabeet, or fried cauliflower bites with tahini and pomegranate reduction, Roasted Za’atar Potatoes, Bulghur Pilaffor, Mujardara with lentil, rice pilaf, and friend onions, or Arugula, Beet & Orange Salad with pine nuts, feta, and lemon vinaigrette.Easter Desserts include a Middle Eastern Pastry Pack of Baklava, Maamoul, and Barazek ($29), 12 pieces of Baklava ($18), or 6 pieces of the traditional Lebanese Easter pastries called Mammoul, with semolina short crust and assorted fillings of dates ($18).Orders must be placed before 6 p.m. on Friday, April 15, and picked up at specific times on Sunday, April 17.

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose earned her place at the table — and booth — in one of the Theater District’s hottest celebrity haunts.DeBose, 31, who scored the Best Supporting Actress award for playing Anita in “West Side Story,” will get a piece of Bond 45 named after her —  booth M42 in the VIP section.“She probably came once a week while Donna Summer ran down the street at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre … she was part of the family,” said Ben Grossman, CEO of the Fireman Hospitality Group, which includes Bond 45 and a list of other notable Big Apple eateries such as the Brooklyn Diner, Café Fiorello, Trattoria Dell’Arte and the Redeye Grille.The name plaque is a nod to DeBose’s loyal patronage — she was a regular back in 2017 after her nights performing in “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” — and was already being planned before she got her Oscar nomination. Five years ago, DeBose could be found at the restaurant’s Donna Summer After Parties, which were held nightly, “dancing, drinking and trying to promote the show.” “She was a big fan of the Prosecco,” Grossman said.DeBose’s performance was as sparkling as her favorite drink — her Donna Summer earned her a Tony nomination.

book Kitchen Confidential, he was working as Brasserie Les Halles’ executive chef — where he’d been since 1998.Now that space — closed since 2016 – has reopened as La Brasserie. Francis Staub, who operates a cast iron cookware company under his own name, signed a 15-year lease for the 173-seat restaurant. The eatery closed in 2016 and Bourdain, who tragically committed suicide in 2018, had been long gone from behind the stove.

Deadline reported.Joel Russ immigrated from Poland in 1907, and after first selling herring out of a barrel, opened shop in 1914.The deli moved in 1920 to its current East Houston location, where it’s known for its bagels and lox — as well as its long weekend lines.“The story of Russ & Daughters — and the constellation of characters that make up our delicious world — spans over a century and is about perseverance, family, community and connection,” Federman and Tupper said in a joint statement.Russ & Daughters didn’t immediately return a message.

Mortimer’s: Moments in Time” by documentary filmmaker Robin Baker Leacock, restaurateur Robert Caravaggi and photographer Mary Hilliard (available March 22 on Amazon) looks back at an era when socialites, celebs and the city’s most powerful people mixed over cigarette smoke, bull shots and vodka on the rocks.One of New York’s best-remembered bygone boîtes, Mortimer’s opened in March 1976 at 75th and Lex in a utilitarian space that fast became the de rigueur dining dive of the nascent Studio 54 set — including C.Z. Guest, Farrah Fawcett and Iman.

sharply rising prices retailers — and their customers — are facing as inflation is stuck at 40-year highs and the smash-and-grab antics seen across the country as some say light-touch policing is encouraging theft.As for inflation, it’s so off the charts that tony grocer Citarella is now selling crab meat for $99 a pound — up from around $35 just six months ago.And as for the thefts? Some stores aren’t even stocking the highest-dollar items anymore — because the stuff is ripe for shoplifters.“I am not going near that stuff,” Victor Colello, Morton Williams’ director of meat and fish buying tells The Post of the ever-more-pricey crab. “It’s too expensive and will just sit on the shelves or walk out the door.”Citarella owner Joe Gurrera tells The Post that seafood prices have been high for months.

COVID-19 website.Bouncers, security, or other employees checking for proof of vaccination will only be allowed to accept a physical Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination card, a digital or photo copy of a CDC Vaccination Card, or a COVID-19 verification app such as VaxYes or CLEAR.The new order comes on the heels of Bowser’s decision to reinstate a mask mandate requiring that masks be worn in indoor venues beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 21 until Jan.

BBC reported.On his first visit to Changsha City’s Handadi Seafood BBQ Buffet alone, Kang reportedly consumed over 3.3 pounds of pork feet, he told the Chinese news station Hunan TV, according to BBC.On a subsequent visit, his hunger proved just as immense, and he ate some 8 pounds of prawns, he recalled.

Nusret Gokce, also known as Salt Bae, is hiring a chef to whip up pricey menu items like Golden Giant Tomahawk steaks that cost $1,975 (£1,450) for a measly $16 an hour.The celeb chef is looking for a Chef de Partie for his famous London steakhouse, Nusr-Et, and offering the station chef role just $16 to $18 (£12 to £13.50) an hour, plus tips, for their service.

last worked at the now-dead “21” Club. The best dishes on his French and American menu include rich, spicy lobster bisque; a plump pumpkin-ricotta raviolo; and mouthwatering, tableside-flamed steak Diane.

according to the Detroit Free Press, which depict the hoodie-sporting “Stan” singer looking somewhat unenthused.

Preview in new tabEminem may be an Oscar- and Grammy-winning rapper, actor and producer. But now the Detroit native can add a new title to his repertoire: restaurant owner.

See also: Campaign for Southern Equality will offer $25,000 in grants to LGBTQ Southerners impacted by COVID-19Throughout June, NGLCC was named the official partner of Grubhub’s Donate the Change program, which has raised tens of millions of dollars for organizations in need since its launch in 2018.

Holsten’s, the Bloomfield, NJ confectionery that served as the setting for Tony Soprano’s last meal and the controversial “cut-to-black” climax of the iconic HBO series.