For any chef, winning a Michelin star is an accolade unlike any other. Retaining said stars, though, is a whole other story. So for Chef Andrew Zimmerman of Chicago’s Sepia, who’s retained the restaurant’s stars under his leadership for 13 years, that level of perfection, persistence, grit and talent is almost unheard of. Zimmerman, who also recently opened another restaurant named Proxi, originally came to Sepia in 2009 and the restaurant won its first star under his tutelage two years later, in 2011. Since then, Sepia has been a darling of the restaurant world, not only in its native Chicago,…

A volunteer-run food cooperative in San Francisco’s Mission District, which has been a lifeline for so many families, is now in desperate need of support to continue its vital work in the community.Maria Tec’poot and her mother, Ofelia, vividly remember the day they first turned to the Mission Food Hub in 2020. Like many families in San Francisco’s Mission District, they had lost their jobs due to the pandemic and were struggling to make ends meet. “We would go to the grocery store and we were looking for fresh produce and it was so expensive, and then one day my…

Best Burgers in Houston When it comes to finding the best burgers in Houston, the city offers a mouthwatering array of options that cater to every craving. For a gourmet experience, Sukos Burger stands out with its inventive and flavor-packed creations, perfect for those looking to indulge in a high-quality burger. If you’re in the mood for a classic yet exceptional burger, Cliff’s Hamburger Grill delivers old-school charm and timeless flavors that have made it a local favorite for decades. Meanwhile, Flip n’ Patties brings a unique twist to the table with its Filipino-American fusion burgers, offering a fresh and…

After Tuesday’s storms left almost half a million people without power in Northeast Ohio, cities are preparing for an influx of spoiled food from residents’ refrigerators. If you have been affected by the ongoing power outage and you have spoiled food from your fridge, here are some cities offering disposal sites:MentorResidents with spoiled food can drop it off at the designated container at the rear parking lot of Garfield Park, near the ballfields.The city asks residents to ensure the food is bagged properly and that the container is only used for food waste.LakewoodLakewood residents can dispose of spoiled food in…

RALEIGH, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a sweeping economic agenda on Friday, vowing to ease inflation, fix the housing market and slash taxes for middle-income families.The plans include eye-catching proposals such as a ban on grocery price gouging and a $25,000 subsidy for first-time homebuyers.Economists who spoke to ABC News offered up a mixed assessment of the newly released agenda. Some experts lauded the effort to slow rising costs and restrain corporate power in key sectors, while others criticized what they consider a misguided attempt to override market forces that risks worsening the nation’s debt.Less than three months…

An investigation began after a number of students and faculty members suddenly became ill after lunch at a school in Gray Court, South Carolina. On Thursday, Aug. 15, 22 Gray-Court Owings Elementary-Middle School staff members and students suddenly became sick after lunch. The Laurens County School District 55 and the Laurens Fire Department evacuated the school to investigate possible carbon monoxide poisoning of students and staff. Fire officials officially ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of illness among the students and staff on Thursday afternoon.The school district is now investigating the possibility of food poisoning as they set…

There is a big outbreak of of a disease that is making people really sick in New York State. Another case has been confirmed in New York State this week.Listeriosis is a serious disease that, according to the New York State Department of Health, is an infection that people can get when food has a certain bacteria in it.There are about 260 people who die per year.Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. An estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis each year, and about 260 die. The infection is most likely to sicken pregnant…

There’s a new restaurant coming to the New Orleans riverfront from one of the city’s largest hospitality groups, as that company is trying to steer a new course.Delacroix Fish Camp & Bar is taking shape on Spanish Plaza, between the Riverwalk Outlets mall and the Canal Street ferry terminal. It will focus on Louisiana seafood and frame sweeping views of the Mississippi River from its glass-lined dining room and large, open-air patio. Delacroix Fish Camp & Bar is new restaurant taking shape on Spanish Plaza in New Orleans with views of the Mississippi River. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com…