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Photo by Jeffrey Zeldman on Flickr No matter how old or established they may be, New York City neighborhoods are in a constant state of change. With each new chapter, boundaries shift and new architecture and commerce arrive. The Manhattan neighborhood known as Nomad (for its location north of Madison Square Park) is a fine example. Nomad became a top residential choice, as well as an international dining destination and an all-around rising star, at the beginning of the 21st century. The neighborhood stretches from approximately 25th Street to 30th Street between Sixth and Lexington Avenues, but the bounty that surrounds it in the neighborhoods of Chelsea,...

Liam Neeson recently revealed that he had the opportunity to portray the iconic role of James Bond in the early ’90s but that he would have been sacrificing something much bigger if he agreed to take the part. That sacrifice being his relationship with late wife Natasha Richarson, who was strongly against the idea. Yes, for his other half, stepping into the shoos of 007 was the make or break it point of their relationship with Liam ultimately deciding not to go for the role. Telling Rolling Stone magazine: “They looked at a bunch of actors. Schindler’s List had come...

Knowledge is power. And when it comes to power in the kitchen, the more you wield, the more delicious and exciting your meals can be. So when you are throwing a dinner party or preparing a meal for your beloved partner, you might want to sprinkle some fun food facts atop their dishes, alongside that fresh parmesan you’re grating. If you’ve got an appetite for fascinating culinary information, we’ve got the perfect list for you to devour. Below, you'll find some of the wildest cooking facts Redditors have recently shared, as well as an interview with Bintu from Recipes Recipes...

We've already brought you London’s lesser-known vegetarian restaurants - but what if you’re dining out for a special occasion, and want somewhere special that caters for both vegetarians and meat eaters? Hakkasan's truffle caviar and homemade jade tofu with morel bamboo pith and gingko nut. More and more high-end restaurants now offer vegetarian and vegan menus. Yes, many are expensive, but the price is reflected in the high-quality ingredients, culinary skills and top chefs that go into making your meal. It's worth noting that many restaurants use non-vegetarian cheeses such as parmesan, made with animal rennet, on their vegetarian menus....

I did something I haven’t done in a long time last week. I actually took the time to meal plan. Why I’ve let meal planning fall to the wayside I’ll never know but I was reminded why it’s so helpful for me last week. Not only did it make me genuinely look forward to dinner each night because I was excited about the meals and recipes I selected but it also helped me feel less stressed because I had a game plan going into each day and could use small pockets of free time in the day to prep whatever...