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Eater
27-05-2025
- General
- Eater
The Best Corn Recipes for Summer, According to Eater Staff
Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. She loves corn slathered in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, Tajín, and lime juice. It's hard to think of a corn recipe that beats a freshly grilled corn on the cob, slathered in butter. That is until you consider all the ways corn can be transformed during the summer: tossed with cotija cheese and lime juice in an esquites-style salad, whisked into a fluffy cornbread batter and baked off with sage leaves, and warmed with fresh seafood like scallops and clams. You can even turn corn into milk for a perfect pairing with lattes and matcha. Here are Eater staffer's favorite recipes for using corn this summer. Scallops with Corn and Tomatoes Gina Homolka, Skinnytaste I love a recipe with a worthwhile effort-to-impact ratio, and this one from bloggers Skinnytaste qualifies. Despite only requiring a handful of ingredients (the Boursin does some heavy lifting here), I've had multiple people tell me that this basic scallops, corn, and tomato dish tastes restaurant-quality. The ingredients scream summer, and using fresh corn is worth the effort here. If scallops are tough to procure for you (or a little pricey), I've found that a sturdy whitefish like halibut (ok, also pricey) or cod can stand in just fine. — Missy Frederick, cities director Mexican Street Corn Salad J. Kenji López-Alt, Serious Eats This esquites corn dip is so versatile that it's become my go-to recipe for every summer party. With crumbles of cojita cheese, diced jalapeño, a generous pour of lime juice, and a sprinkle of chile flakes, this side dish is bursting with flavor. You can use it as a dip for tortilla chips (Tostitos Scoops are ideal), an additional topping at a taco bar, or simply spoon it up on its own. If you don't feel like shucking, grilling, and removing kernels from a corn cob, then a great hack is to buy a can of fire-roasted corn, which gives you that same charred flavor. You can also totally customize it, adding cherry tomatoes when in season or black beans for some extra protein. The whole shebang takes about 20 minutes and guarantees you'll have the most colorful dish at the potluck. — Jess Mayhugh, managing editor Grilled Corn, Asparagus, and Spring Onion Salad Pati Jinich, NYT Cooking This is my go-to easy grilled vegetable salad in the heat of summer, when I've already put thought and planning into a marinated main protein. Prep your dressing while the grill heats up and position a trusty cutting board beside it so you can easily slice up the fresh tomatoes while your asparagus, corn, and green onions get even grill marks. I recommend giving your green onions that high-heat spot for a quick char, with your asparagus in the least hot spot on your grill so they can cook through and your corn in the perfect middle ground. Cut your corn off the cob into a bowl and quickly chop the rest of your vegetables for a thrown together salad with plenty of citrus and salt. It's the perfect side for grilled fish, juicy steaks, and even tofu kabobs. — Emily Venezsky, editorial associate Corn, Tomatoes, and Clams on Grilled Bread, Knife-and-Fork-Style Joshua McFadden, Six Seasons Living in Portland, Oregon, I feel fortunate to have Joshua McFadden's award-winning cookbook Six Seasons to guide me through the Pacific Northwest's microseasons. In the Late Summer chapter, corn takes center stage with seven recipes, five of which I've made. Each is worth your time, but the dish I look forward to most is the clam toast. The kernels are added at the last step, so they stay crisp and provide a sweet counterpoint to the savory, white wine-soaked tomatoes, briny clams, and thick slices of garlic-rubbed grilled bread. It's worthy of a dinner party, but don't wait for an occasion to make it. — Kaitlin Bray, audience director Sage and Honey Skillet Cornbread Greg Atkinson, Bon Appétit Cornbread is kind of my thing during the holidays but, luckily, summer's gloriously languid barbecue season calls for it too. Bon Appétit's 2007 recipe for sage and honey skillet cornbread is one of the best — endlessly customizable and easy enough to not be intimidating. The recipe calls for heating a heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet in an oven for 10 minutes before melting (or browning, if that's your preference) butter in the skillet and artfully placing sage leaves into it. You then spoon the cornbread batter over those sage leaves so that when you eventually flip the skillet over after baking and cooling, you get a lovely sage leaf mosaic on the golden-brown top side. There is no downside to bringing this cornbread to any party or barbecue, except for the fact that there won't be any leftovers. — Nicole Adlman, cities manager Vietnamese Corn Milk Andrea Nguyen, Viet World Kitchen Vietnamese corn milk, or sữa bắp, is the only thing I want to drink this summer. It's easy to prepare: simply simmer the corn kernels and kob in a potion of coconut milk, water, and salt until the corn flavor is infused, then blend and strain. From there, you can sweeten the milk with condensed milk and add flavorings like vanilla or pandan. I love to top my corn milk with fluffy whisked matcha but it would also be wonderful as a base for a sago pudding or frozen into a popsicle. — Kat Thompson, associate editor Highlighting the people, products, and trends inspiring how we cook now
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Tower District bar known for $5 cocktails is expanding to Old Town Clovis
A popular Tower District restaurant and bar is expanding to Old Town Clovis. The Lincoln Pub & Grub will open a location on Clovis Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth Street, a few doors down from The Local. The Lincoln, known for $5 cocktails and low-priced appetizers, opened on Olive Avenue in 2019. The Tower District location will remain open. President Abraham Lincoln is on the $5 bill, hence the name. The Lincoln Clovis is aiming to open in early or mid June. It will take over the space that was until recently occupied by Neighbors Old Town Clovis, at 401 Clovis Ave., suite 106. That location closed about two weeks ago. Neighbors Tap & Cook House at Fowler and Nees avenues will remain open. No one at Neighbors could be reached to comment on why the Clovis Avenue location closed. But its lease was expiring and the owners wanted to downsize, said Jeff Davis of Davis Commercial Real Estate. He's the manager of the property and a leasing agent who was involved in finding a new tenant for the space. 'It's not that they weren't successful there; it's just that they had their hands full,' he said. 'The other location is fine. It's going well.' When the space became available, Davis said his first call was to The Lincoln, whose owners jumped at the opportunity. Neighbors sold their assets to The Lincoln, he said. Much of The Lincoln's menu — though not all — costs $5. That includes the best-selling mango margarita with a Tajín rim and Buffalo chicken fries with blue cheese and Buffalo sauce. The menu also includes drinks in the $7 to $9 range, and beer and wine. Full meals can cost up to $14 or $15. Owners Aaron Gossett and Andrew Karsh say the model works because they sell a lot at low prices. They also don't waste anything, using many of the same ingredients in multiple dishes. 'I think our pricing model has allowed us to stay competitive in the market,' Gossett said. 'It doesn't really work if you don't have volume.' The Clovis Avenue location felt like a good fit for The Lincoln's concept because of the other bars and restaurants nearby, Gossett said. People are likely to walk around and hit up several places, perhaps getting a drink at The Lincoln before or after visiting another bar, or going out dancing. The Lincoln will also sell food late into the evening, filling an untapped need of serving food past 10 p.m., he said. 'We feel like the Old Town Clovis location is the closest mirror image of what we already do in Tower.'
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Elevate Your Margarita With These 5 Salts, From Smoky To Sweet
'Would you like salt?' Is a standard question your server will ask after ordering a classic margarita. That's because salt and margaritas are a tried-and-true combination that date back to the drink's reported 1930s origins where salt was used to enhance the natural flavors of the tequila. As the nature of evolution goes, however, there's been plenty of riffs on margarita rims since then — from sweet to smoky to spicy. Part of the rimmed variations are due to the ever-increasing experimentation among bartenders but also, cocktail salts are an underrated, convenient garnish. For the average home-bartender, it's not always easy to keep garnishes of fresh fruit and produce on hand; preserved cocktail salts are a long-lasting embellishment for not only margaritas but also a variety of drinks. From traditional cocktail salt to fruit-infused spices and chef-favorite seasonings that double as dependable blends to rim margaritas, here are five brands to keep on hand to seamlessly elevate your margarita's presentation and flavor. The Spice House Raspberry Margarita Salt The Spice House Produced in small batches, The Spice House's newest release is the perfect way to switch up your classic savory rim with fruit-infused flavor. The salt features a blend of raspberry powder, sugar, mild chiles, and sea salt for a balanced 'sweet-heat' that complements a variety of cocktails from a classic lime margarita to a raspberry margarita or if you're ready to branch out to another famed tequila cocktail, try it on the rim of a paloma. One of today's most prominently used seasonings to rim a spicy margarita began as a humble seasoning to enhance the flavor of fruits and vegetables in Mexico in 1985. After the brand underwent a redesign in 2000, Tajín started being exported around the globe and its tangy profile of mild chili peppers, lime and salt was appreciated for its use in cocktails. Though other flavors have come to market since gaining popularity, the Clásico seasoning is undeniably a favorite for spicy margaritas. If you like a hint of smoke in your margarita, try garnishing your glass with this smoked sea salt (and if you prefer it even smokier, consider swapping the tequila for mezcal). This fine grained sea salt is harvested from the coast of Maine, ground up by hand then cold-smoked with apple wood for a subtle, bacon-style flavor. This crystal turbinado sugar from the island of Barbados is actually a bar cart staple as it not only adds a touch of sweetness to a citrus-forward margarita but also is perfect for use in cocktails that call for raw sugar. Produced from single origin, unrefined sugar cane, the turbinado crystals offer honey-like flavor that's not overly candied but rather a balanced profile that emphasizes the naturally sweet undertones of the agave. Even if you're a traditionalist and enjoy the savory kick salt adds to your margarita, you know that not just any table salt will work for a rim; you need a salt that isn't too coarse, will adhere to the glass and dissolve slightly on the palate. This fine grain Hawaiian lava salt enriched with activated charcoal offers all those qualities while also adding a stark contrast of black to the traditional pastel lime of a classic margarita. The lava salt is available in varying packages from a 4.3 oz French glass jar to a five-pound pouch, which makes storage convenient.
Axios
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
First look: Springtime pop-up bar in downtown San Antonio
Secret Garden, an immersive springtime pop-up bar at High Praise inside the Intercontinental Hotel, is open through June 29. The vibe: It's like stepping into a flower shop — faux blooms, sure, but still dreamy, with colorful buds cascading down the walls. The indoor patio furniture creates a cool cabana feel that made me think of the "outside is the inside" club idea from "A Night at the Roxbury." Given how brutal real patio weather can be in San Antonio, it works. And it makes for really pretty pictures. What to try: The Morning Sunshine ($16), which has tequila, Ancho Reyes, pineapple, lime and Tajín. It tastes like a spicy margarita with a tropical twist. If you're snackish, the cheese plate ($22) and chips with French onion dip ($9) made for the perfect girl dinner.
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
What to expect ahead of Chicago Cubs Opening Day 2025 at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs will face the San Diego Padres on Friday for their Opening Day at Wrigley Field. The team kicked off its season in Tokyo against the Dodgers and has four games against the Diamondbacks and three against the Athletics. They're currently at a 5-4 standing. As fans prepare to head back to Wrigley Field, here's what guests can expect and what first-timers need to know before Opening Day. RELATED: See the full Cubs schedule, including giveaways and celebrations, for 2025 MLB season This season, Wrigley Field will feature a new rotating menu at the Marquee Classics concession stand. The menu will feature 50 dishes over the course of the regular season, with four new items per homestand. The menu during the first homestand from April 4-9, will includes: A twist on the Jibarito sandwich, with roast beef, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, fried plantains, and garlic butter. A plant-based Kimchi burger with hoisin aioli and broccoli slaw on a toasted sesame bun. Sticky pork bao buns with napa cabbage, shredded carrots, pickled Fresno peppers, and cilantro. Last but not least, chili lime fries with Tajín seasoning, cotija cheese, and corn crema. Other bites to come include short rib sliders, puffy tacos, and homemade chicken and waffles, among other dishes. The new outdoor rental space, simply called "The Yard," will open in the Budweiser Bleachers above the batter's eye in center field. It aims to give the space a backyard feel. The space will include high-top seating, fully stocked coolers with unlimited beer, seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks, and a ballpark meal for each guest. It's available for groups starting at four guests and has a maximum capacity of 50 guests. It's accessible from 90 minutes before the first pitch through the end of the game. To avoid possible traffic, the team advises fans to take public transportation to avoid traffic. The CTA Red Line provides direct service to Wrigley Field at the Addison station. Riders can transfer to Red Line trains from all other rail lines and from most east-west bus routes, including CTA Bus #152 (Addison) and CTA Bus #22 (Clark), which both stop at the intersection of Clark and Addison streets. Rideshare services will have a geo-fence for pick-up and drop-off spots around Wrigley Field for game and event days. The pick-up locations will be at Addison Street between Broadway and Halsted Street and at Irving Park Road between Clark Street and Seminary Avenue. For those who are looking to drive to the game, there are six lots for attendees to park. All lots are easy in and easy out, and accept cashless payments only. The Cubs offer free remote parking at 3900 N. Rockwell St., just east of the Chicago River and accessed from Irving Park Road. The Remote Parking Lot is available for night and weekend games and includes a free shuttle service to and from Wrigley Field. Services begin two hours before the first pitch, and returning shuttles board postgame and run approximately one hour after the end of the game. Additional parking can be booked in advance with the SpotHero app. For EV drivers, charging stations are available in the Toyota Camry Lot. Guests can use them on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 10 electric vehicle charging stations. To use a station, guests will need to scan a QR code located on each one. The cost will vary on an event basis. All purchases are cashless, including by credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or mobile wallet. Reverse ATMs — allowing fans to convert cash to a card that can be used for purchases — are located at the Marquee Gate and in the Budweiser Bleacher Concourse. Bag restrictions are also in place at Wrigley Field. Backpacks, including clear bags, hard-sided coolers of any size, and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches, are not allowed inside Wrigley Field. Bags, including wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, briefcases, and soft-sided coolers, smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size, are permitted. Medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children are also permitted. All bags are subject to inspection. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications is also reminding attendees to be aware of their surroundings and, if they see something, say something. Anyone who sees any suspicious activity is asked to contact 911 or send a text to 773-839-0282 with the keyword "Friendly."
