While restaurants typically stand out for the food, they can gain a following for other reasons as well. That includes how photogenic they may be — whether it’s for their exquisite interiors, colorful dishes or perhaps another reason. In Chicago, two establishments might just be photographed more than the rest. La Grande Boucherie and Olio e Più recently landed on Yelp’s list of the Most Photographed Restaurants 2024. Yelp determined the list of 25 establishments by identifying businesses in the restaurants and food categories, then ranked those spots based on how frequently users submitted photos between Jan. 1, 2024 and…

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Mark Canha talks interest in food, restaurants, future book “,”providerName”:”Instagram”,”providerUrl”:”https://www.instagram.com/”,”thumbnail_url”:”https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/308269100_1443320586176917_2516944700402400826_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_p640x640_sh0.08&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101&_nc_ohc=rbOMlztBBtAQ7kNvgHx3WJW&edm=AMO9-JQAAAAA&ccb=7-5&oh=00_AYCD0ZB15LmqPf7vYG6GjrvWzog5-rTi7a4RrDF1XndWRw&oe=66C4162E&_nc_sid=cc8940″,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:658,”contentType”:”rich”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**MLB.com:** How did growing up in the Bay Area help shape your development into a foodie?\n\n**Canha:** There’s so many diverse options. We’ve got a lot of different cultures represented in the Bay Area. I think being around that led to me being more adventurous and wanting to dive in and take advantage of the Bay Area for everything that it has available. I’m lucky to live here. It’s an amazing place to try food.\n\n**MLB.com:** What are some of your favorite restaurants and spots that you recommend to other people when they…

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LOUISE, Texas – A businessman known in the Houston community for creating a popular, fan-favorite restaurant has officially stepped into his next project.Lynn Price, one of the founders of the Turkey Leg Hut, announced the opening of his newest restaurant location which will be about 75 miles southwest of Houston.SEE ALSO: Houston personalities: Meet the couple behind Houston’s famous Turkey Leg HutPrice’s brand-new, Oyster Hut brick-and-mortar, will be opening its doors in Louise, Texas soon and some social media users say they can’t wait!The eatery will be located at 701 FM 1160 in Louise, which according to Price is only…

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Police are still searching for a motive in a suspected murder-suicide in the drive-through of a Taco Bell in Stow.The shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the fast-food restaurant on Graham Road and Hudson Drive.UPDATE: Shooter in Stow murder-suicide did not know woman he killed in Taco Bell drive-through, police sayMegan Keleman, 25, of Stow, suffered a gunshot wound the neck, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.Jason Williams, 53, of Cuyahoga Falls, then died by suicide, according to the medical examiner. He died of a gunshot wound…

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RALEIGH, N.C. —  Vice President Kamala Harris announced a sweeping set of economic proposals on Friday meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans.“Look, the bills add up,” she declared, trying to address the financial concerns that are at the top of many voters’ minds and that Republican Donald Trump is attempting to blame on her.During a speech in the battleground state of North Carolina, Harris said that “building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency” as she promoted her plan for a federal ban on price-gouging…

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STANFORD, Ky. (WKYT) -Some Kentucky children are once again able to take advantage of free breakfast and lunch at school.The meals are available through a federal program, and in some school districts, every student qualifies.It’s a program that started in Lincoln County six years ago, and educators are hopeful it will not end any time soon.“This is a great opportunity for our families in Lincoln County. It is a barrier we are taking away from them,” says Cathy Hettmansperger, who works in food service for the Lincoln County Board of Education.Officials say the USDA program started first in the elementary…

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Eligible seniors will receive vouchers at this distribution event in Blythewood on Monday, Aug. 19. BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Do you know a senior citizen who could benefit from receiving fresh produce? On Monday, Aug. 19, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will hold a special senior produce voucher distribution event for the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible seniors will be given $50 (five $10 checks) for fresh fruits and vegetables during the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. event at Killian Park Gym, 1424 Marthan Rd., in Blythewood. Folks are encouraged to come out and fill…

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NYC Dominican Day Parade returns More than a million people lined up along Sixth Avenue to watch the 42nd annual Dominican Day Parade. FOX 5 NY’s Duarte Geraldino has the story. NEW YORK CITY – Enjoy food, dance and colorful floats at this year’s India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday.  The event is among the largest of its kind outside of India, drawing hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers with Indian and South Asian origin.  Now in its 42nd year, the parade will feature over 40 floats with exuberant colors and designs.   MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK…

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Kevin Alker’s family came to New Orleans in 1848 and started a business making oak barrels, which they shipped upriver to whiskey distillers and back to Europe. Generations later, he’s gotten more directly involved in the spirits business by opening the Old Alker Distillery on Oak Street. Old Alker makes bourbon, vodka, gin and some liqueurs, and the distillery’s bar opened Aug. 2. At the bar, Ryan Guillory makes cocktails to highlight the spirits. For more information, visit oldalkerdistillery.com.Gambit: How did you get interested in distilling?Kevin Alker: I had played around making stuff. I don’t think I ever made anything…

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The hot dog bar loomed large just outside Section 218 of Wrigley Field. It was Thursday, and the Democratic National Convention Volunteer Appreciation Rally was kicking off a solid week of national politicking in Chicago. I stood behind a couple of volunteers who added toppings to their insulated foil-wrapped hot dogs.Alongside the appropriate trimmings — mustard, pickles, radioactive relish, sport peppers, onion, celery salt and tomatoes — sat dispensers of ketchup, perhaps in a gesture of peace. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, galleries, museums and more with…

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