Bagelsaurus is a super popular bagel shop in Cambridge that usually has a line out the door. When I've tried to go before, they were sold out so I was bagel-less. This time, we stopped at Bagelsaurus bright and early to get my hands on a fresh-baked bagel. I waited in line and...

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Jack of Cups Saloon is known for a wide assortment of local brews and some inventive dishes. I checked out this spot with a few new friends. There's an indoor portion - which was a nice reprieve from the heat - and outdoor seating as well. The menu was really cool, with lots of...

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Here's my latest column in the Charleston Gazette-Mail: You may have seen the giant, green balls littering lawns and fields, dropping on top of cars, and maybe bouncing off sidewalks this fall. The black walnut — a greenish-yellow tennis ball-sized hull that encapsulates a dark, slightly bitter and smoky nut — is an...

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One of Kaitee's favorite cuisines is Sichuan food, which is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from Sichuan Province. It makes use of the Sichuan peppercorn, which gives some heat and a numbing sensation to the food. And, one of her favorite restaurants is Chilli Garden. So, we made a late-night stop here...

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After exploring downtown Charleston, South Carolina, I retreated to Folly Beach to spend some time with girlfriends. And, at the top of the must-try restaurant list was Taco Boy. Taco Boy is a Mexican bar and restaurant that features, of course, tacos, as well as quesadillas, rice bowls, and more. "Karalee Nielsen Fallert...

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