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Eater
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
NYC Egg Sandwich Shop Closes Original Restaurant in Nolita
is a born-and-raised New Yorker who is an editor for Eater's Northeast region and Eater New York, was the former Eater Austin editor for 10 years, and often writes about food and pop culture. An 11-year-old casual restaurant dedicated to all-things egg sandwiches closed its original location in New York this week. Egg Shop shuttered in Nolita at 151 Elizabeth Street, between Broome and Kenmare streets, on Sunday, August 17. Co-owners and married couple Sarah Schneider and Demetri Makoulis originally opened Egg Shop in 2014 with chef Nick Korbee (who now runs a restaurant out in Wichita, Kansas). The menu focused on the name ingredient in breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and plates like chilaquiles and Turkish eggs. They expanded with a second location in Williamsburg in 2017 (which remains open), and a Greek American homestyle restaurant, Gus and Marty's, in 2024 (both of which remain open), plus a cookbook. Eater has reached out for more information. M. Wells' pop-up residency brings it back to Long Island City M. Wells, the lauded Queens restaurant-turned-pop-up, has returned home to its original Long Island City stomping grounds for a summer residency. It's been happening at wine bar On the 7 at 50-04 Vernon Boulevard, near 50th Avenue, since June, and will continue into mid-September. The bistro-ish menu includes lots of seafood, such as monkfish cordon bleu and cod cacciatore. It takes place on Sundays and Mondays starting at 5 p.m., with the final seatings at 10 p.m.; reservations can be booked online. Sarah Obraitis and Hugue Dufour closed M. Wells Steakhouse in January after a decade because they decided against renewing their lease. Instead, they launched a pop-up series starting at Buschwick's New York Distilling Company in the spring. This is their second pop-up residency location, amongst one-off collaborations and events. NYC bakery chain seems to be shuttered It seems like bakery Ovenly closed its remaining location in Brooklyn last month. The 31 Greenpoint Avenue bakery is currently 'taking a pause,' per its website, as reported by Greenpointers, since Tuesday, August 12. However, Ovenly appears to still be selling its baked goods, like cakes and cookies, for national shipping through Goldbelly. Eater has reached out for more information. Founders Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga started the company in 2010 and expanded throughout the city, but then closed most of its locations in 2023, including Park Slope, Williamsburg, the West Village, and, later on, Cobble Hill.
Business Insider
07-07-2025
- General
- Business Insider
Ina Garten's Greek panzanella salad will transport you to Greece, no passport required
I tried Ina Garten's Greek panzanella salad. The easy dish features cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and homemade croutons. Garten's salad is fresh, juicy, crunchy, and oh so perfect for summer. As the child of Greek immigrants, the classic Greek salad was always a staple of the family dinner table. I've taken that dish with me no matter where I've lived in the world, often making it for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. While there are some rules I'll never break when it comes to the recipe — stop adding lettuce! — I love trying new versions of the classic Greek dish. And when I stumbled on an Ina Garten recipe featuring homemade croutons, I knew I had to try it. Turns out, it's one of the best . Before assembling the salad, I needed to make the homemade croutons. After dicing my bread into cubes, I added ¼ cup of olive oil to a large sauté pan and allowed it to heat up. I knew the pan was ready by using a trick I learned from Martha Stewart. If you sprinkle a few drops of water on top and the oil begins to sizzle, it's hot enough. I added my bread cubes to the pan and seasoned them with salt and pepper. Garten recommends cooking the bread cubes over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, until they're lightly browned. Don't be afraid to add more olive oil if you need! While the croutons were cooking, I began chopping my veggies. After about 10 minutes, my croutons were ready. My croutons had turned a lovely golden brown, and I knew they would look beautiful in the salad. It was time to assemble the Greek panzanella salad! I threw the cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions into a large bowl and tossed everything together. Then, I whipped up the vinaigrette. I added the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, and Dijon mustard into a small bowl, sprinkling one teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper on top before I whisked everything together. As I continued to whisk, I slowly added ½ cup of olive oil to make an emulsion. Just like that, my dressing was ready. I poured my vinaigrette over the veggies, then added the feta, olives, and croutons. My salad looked beautiful. I lightly tossed everything together and let the salad sit for 30 minutes so the flavors could develop. Then, it was time to dig in! Garten's Greek panzanella salad is a beautiful dance of fresh flavors and crisp textures. It's crunchy, juicy, and so colorful, making it a perfect dish for summer. The homemade croutons were worth the extra effort, and I recommend adding smoked kalamata olives for an even bigger burst of flavor. I've made this for two different potlucks with friends, and it's always been a huge crowd-pleaser. I can't wait to make it for my parents, who are huge fans of Garten's Greek orzo salad. As a Greek American who just got back from Greece, I can confidently say the Barefoot Contessa knows how to honor our cuisine.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Retired Navy admiral criticizes Hegseth over Harvey Milk ship renaming
Retired Adm. James Stavridis said he doesn't agree with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to rename the USNS Harvey, removing the commemoration of gay rights activist Harvey Milk. Milk, a former service member, served as a political official in California and championed rights for the local LGBTQ community before he was assassinated. 'I am scratching my head about renaming the USS — USNS, to be accurate — Harvey Milk, because Harvey Milk was gay. We all know that. But today, gay sailors serve openly and with a great deal of pride in the U.S. military,' the former supreme allied commander of NATO said during a Friday episode of 'The Michael Smerconish Program.' He noted that past military leaders have been both gay and successful at accomplishing their mission while serving. 'I know many who are gay and are very competent war-fighting sailors. So when the secretary of Defense says, 'Hey, I'm renaming this in order to restore the warrior ethos,' I just don't get that at all,' Stavridis said. 'There have been gay soldiers in militaries going back centuries. I'm Greek American. Arguably the greatest general in history, Alexander the Great was gay and, oh, by the way, people serving at the highest level of the U.S. Cabinet today, like secretary of the Treasury, who I think is doing a pretty good job with a tough hand of cards, [Scott] Bessent, is openly gay.' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the second openly gay man to serve in a Cabinet position. He hasn't commented on the Trump administration's efforts to remove aspects of gender identity from the military branch. Stavridis, however, said the potential ship renaming is uncanny, especially during a month established to celebrate gay rights. 'I don't get it on why we need to rename this ship this moment and also to do it during Pride Month. … I don't agree with it,' he said. Reports emerged Wednesday alleging that Hegseth has ordered the oil fleet to lose its name. However, officials have yet to make a public announcement confirming the move. 'Secretary Hegseth is committed to ensuring that the names attached to all DOD [Department of Defense] installations and assets are reflective of the Commander-in-Chief's priorities, our nation's history, and the warrior ethos,' chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement to The Hill when asked about potential renaming. 'Any potential renaming(s) will be announced after internal reviews are complete.' USNS Harvey Milk was a part of the John Lewis class of oil replenishment ships, which touts the names of other civil rights leaders including Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Harriet Tubman. Officials are also considering removing their names, according to reports from CBS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Retired Navy admiral criticizes Hegseth over Harvey Milk ship renaming
Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) said he doesn't agree with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to rename the USNS Harvey, removing the commemoration of gay activist Harvey Milk. Milk, a former service member, served as a political official in California and championed rights for the local LGBTQ community before being assassinated. 'I am scratching my head about renaming the USS, USNS, to be accurate, Harvey Milk, because Harvey Milk was gay. We all know that. But today, gay sailors serve openly and with a great deal of pride in the US military,' the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO said during a Friday episode of The Michael Smerconish Program. He noted that past military leaders have been both gay and successful at accomplishing their mission while serving. 'I know many who are gay and are very competent war-fighting sailors. So when the Secretary of Defense says, Hey, I'm renaming this in order to restore the warrior ethos, I just don't get that at all,' Stavridis said. 'There have been gay soldiers in militaries going back centuries. I'm Greek American. Arguably the greatest general in history, Alexander the Great was gay and, oh, by the way, people serving at the highest level of the US Cabinet today, like Secretary of the Treasury, who I think is doing a pretty good job with a tough hand of cards, [Scott] Bessent, is openly gay.' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the second openly gay man to serve in a Cabinet position. He hasn't openly commented on the Trump administration's efforts to remove aspects of gender identity from the military branch. Stavridis, however, said the potential ship renaming is uncanny, especially during a month established to celebrate gay rights. 'I don't get it on why we need to rename this ship this moment, and also to do it during Pride month […] I don't agree with it,' he said. Reports emerged on Wednesday alleging that Hegseth has ordered the oil fleet to lose its name. However, officials have yet to make a public announcement confirming the move. 'Secretary Hegseth is committed to ensuring that the names attached to all DOD installations and assets are reflective of the Commander-in-Chief's priorities, our nation's history, and the warrior ethos,' chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement to The Hill when asked about potential renaming. 'Any potential renaming(s) will be announced after internal reviews are complete.' USNS Harvey Milk was a part of the John Lewis class of oil replenishment ships, which touts other civil rights leaders including Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Harriet Tubman. Officials are also considering removing their names according to reports from CBS.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Navy Admiral On Pete Hegseth Renaming Harvey Milk Ship: ‘I Don't Agree With It'
WASHINGTON – Retired Navy Adm. James Stavridis said Friday that he disagrees with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordering the Navy to take the rare step of renaming the USNS Harvey Milk because Milk was gay. 'I am scratching my head about renaming the USS USNS … Harvey Milk,' Stavridis said on SiriusXM's 'The Michael Smerconish Program.' 'Because Harvey Milk was gay, we all know that. But today, gay sailors serve openly and with a great deal of pride in the U.S. military. I know many who are gay and are very competent, war-fighting sailors,' Stavridis said. 'So when [the] secretary of defense says, 'Hey, I'm renaming this in order to restore the warrior ethos,' I just don't get that at all.' Milk, who was a San Francisco politician in the 1970s and the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, served in the Navy for four years during the Korean War. He was forced to resign in 1955 rather than face a court-martial for being gay. A trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community, Milk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 and honored with a Navy ship named after him in 2016. Hegseth's order is unusual, and its timing — coinciding with Pride Month in June — was intentional, per a report. Asked for comment about Hegseth timing his order with Pride Month, a Defense Department spokesperson shared a statement from chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell that didn't actually answer the question. 'Secretary Hegseth is committed to ensuring that the names attached to all DOD installations and assets are reflective of the Commander-in-Chief's priorities, our nation's history, and the warrior ethos. Any potential renaming(s) will be announced after internal reviews are complete,' Parnell said in his statement. Asked again for comment on the timing of Hegseth's order to remove Milk's name from the Navy ship, the Defense Department spokesperson said only, 'I do not have any additional information to provide.' Stavridis, who served as the commander of the U.S. Southern Command from 2006 to 2009, and as commander of the U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 2009 to 2013, recounted how gay soldiers have served in militaries for centuries. 'I'm Greek American. Arguably the greatest general in history, Alexander the Great, was gay,' Stavridis said. 'And oh, by the way, [gay] people serve at the highest level of the U.S. Cabinet today, like secretary of the treasury, who I think is doing a pretty good job with a tough hand of cards. [Scott] Bessent is openly gay.' 'So I don't get it on why we need to rename this ship, this moment, and also to do it during Pride Month,' he added. 'Just as kind of a shot across the bow. … I don't agree with it.' Someone else who doesn't agree with this is former longtime House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who tore into Hegseth over the move. 'The reported decision by the Trump Administration to change the names of the USNS Harvey Milk and other ships in the John Lewis-class is a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream,' Pelosi said in a statement. 'Our military is the most powerful in the world — but this spiteful move does not strengthen our national security or the 'warrior' ethos,' she said. Gay, lesbian and bisexual people have been openly serving in the U.S. military since 2011, when President Barack Obama signed a bill into law repealing the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy. President Joe Biden lifted a ban on transgender people openly serving in the military in 2021, but President Donald Trump reinstated the ban this year.
