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Side Dish, the Manchild Edition

Side Dish, the Manchild Edition

Hello and welcome to Side Dish, our weekly round-up of industry news, hot goss and things you might have missed. Now, let’s get to it...

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Jun 13, 2025
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  • Anonymous no more: The New York Times names not one but two restaurant critics. Meet Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao, the new duo dishing up national and NYC reviews.

  • From Ina to ice cream moguls, Cherry Bombe’s new Power Issue toasts the 100+ women redefining taste, style and substance.

  • Dior is opening a bakery in the Dubai desert. Couture carbs, anyone? Get a taste of the most stylish sourdough in the sand.

  • Philadelphia just made martinis creamier. Meet Philly-tini Olives: Greek olives stuffed with cream cheese, because blue cheese isn’t everyone’s dirty little secret.

  • First fine wine. Now fine water. Sommeliers are swirling spring water like it's Sancerre. And yes, there's a $30 bottle.

  • Artists, outlaws and off-gridders find their way to Taos. Come for the views, stay for the vintage yard sales, hot springs and homes made of tires.

  • Cocktails at 35,000 feet? Yes, please. SWISS Air debuts its first-ever in-flight signature drink: Alpine Essence, with elderflower and crème de menthe.

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