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Time Magazine
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
'The Memory Palace' Is on The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time
History We tend to think about history through the lens of major events, notable names, and distinguishable causes and effects. But Memory Palace , created and produced by Nate DiMeo and part of the Radiotopia collective, puts a poetic wrinkle into that framework. The storytelling podcast and occasional radio segment features short, narrative, nonfiction essays and vignettes told in DiMeo's solemn voice and set to soft background music, shedding light on the forgotten moments and people of America's past—the second woman to cross the English Channel, the laborers who built the Brooklyn Bridge, the structures on Coney Island. Since it debuted in 2008, Memory Palace has earned widespread acclaim and drawn steady praise for its time-travel storytelling. In 2016, DiMeo was named a Peabody finalist and, last year, compiled the best stories from his hundreds of episodes into a book.
Los Angeles Times
09-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Los Angeles Times
How Wearing Less Makeup Can Boost Your Mental Health
In a world where beauty routines can feel more like full-time jobs, a quiet shift is happening. Call it skinimalism, the clean girl aesthetic, or just common sense, but minimalist beauty isn't just a fleeting trend. It's a reset. One built on authenticity, intention, and yes, a lot fewer steps. At its core? A return to what makes us feel good, not just what looks good. This shift toward simplicity didn't appear out of nowhere. It simmered beneath the surface during the pandemic, when many of us swapped full faces for bare skin on Zoom. As we got more comfortable seeing ourselves unfiltered, our routines began to reflect that ease. Today's consumers are reaching for fewer products, but smarter ones. Think multitasking formulas and streamlined steps. The low-maintenance look is here to stay. Dewy skin, brushed-up brows, a little cream blush, and lip balm, it's not about covering up. It's about enhancing what's already there. 'Minimalist beauty can certainly save time and reduce decision fatigue, which can contribute to a healthier mind,' says Cynthia Di Meo, Director of Global Artistry at Rare Beauty. There's something undeniably freeing about leaving the house without a full face. And there's research to back that up. Studies show that women who wear less makeup often report higher self-esteem and emotional stability. On the flip side, frequent makeup wearers may be more prone to anxiety and self-consciousness. The takeaway isn't to ditch makeup altogether, it's to redefine your relationship with it. As Di Meo puts it: 'What matters is how you feel and express yourself through makeup. There's no one-size-fits-all approach.' Public figures are helping rewrite the script on beauty standards. Alicia Keys famously stepped back from glam entirely, penning an open letter in Lenny Letter where she declared: 'I don't want to cover up anymore. Not my face, not my mind, not my soul.' Pamela Anderson, known for her iconic 90s bombshell glam, made headlines in 2023 during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 when she arrived completely makeup-free. In a video interview with Vogue, she shared, 'I just felt like, without makeup, I was kind of doing something that was really freeing for me. Because I just kind of felt like it's okay to be me.' The moment struck a cultural nerve. And Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez, has redefined beauty branding by putting mental health front and center. At the Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit, she shared, 'There are days where I step outside with no makeup and I don't care. It feels good not to care.' Her vulnerability, about therapy, bipolar disorder, and rejecting perfection, is refreshing. 'Makeup will only look as good as the skin beneath it,' says Di Meo. Translation: start with skincare. Focus on hydration, protection, and balance. A gentle cleanser, nourishing moisturizer, and SPF are your foundation, literally. Tinted moisturizers with SPF. Lip-and-cheek sticks. Brow gels that double as shapers. Streamlined routines don't mean sacrificing results. Earthy tones like taupe, beige, and terracotta give a polished, natural glow. Boring is back. Instead of a full beat, define what matters most to you. Maybe it's brushed-up brows. Maybe it's a swipe of brown mascara. Maybe it's nothing at all. Minimalist beauty is flexible. 'With innovative formulas, you can go from sheer to glam without switching products,' says Di Meo. You're not locked into one look, you're giving yourself room to shift. When you're using fewer products, what's in those products becomes more important. That's where clean beauty comes in. As Di Meo reminds us, 'The quality of your makeup and properly removing it at the end of the day is what matters.' Minimalist doesn't mean neglect; it means intentional care. This isn't about rules. So, whether your routine includes seven steps or just SPF and a smile, the point isn't perfection. Its presence. Click here to learn more about Rare Beauty
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bardea's Antimo DiMeo doesn't make finalist cut for James Beard's coveted Best Chef award
Antimo DiMeo, chef and co-owner of Wilmington's Bardea Food & Drink, was not among the five finalists announced Wednesday, April 2, for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region award by the James Beard Foundation. DiMeo had been among the 20 semifinalists for the award revealed in January ― his second Best Chef nomination after getting a nod in the same category in 2022. In 2019, Bardea also was recognized by the Beard Foundation as one of the country's best new restaurants. Subscribe to the Delaware Eats newsletter Fenwick Island chef/restaurant owner Matthew Kern became the first and only Delaware chef to named a finalist for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region last year. The five finalists for this year's Mid-Atlantic award on Wednesday: Henji Cheung, Queen's English, Washington, D.C. Carlos Delgado, Causa and Amazonia, Washington, D.C. Jesse Ito, Royal Sushi & Izakaya, Philadelphia Dan Richer, Razza, Jersey City, N,J, Amanda Shulman, Her Place Supper Club, Philadelphia The winner will be named at the 35th annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony June 16 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Beard Awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, community and sustainability, according to its mission. Although he didn't make the James Beard finalist cut, DiMeo was already a winner this year when Bardea Food & Drink was named in February as one of the best 44 restaurants in America, according to USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurant of the Year list. Even though he won't be headed to Chicago this spring as a finalist, it's still a busy time for DiMeo and fellow Bardea co-owner Scott Stein. Along with the already established Bardea Food & Drink, Bardea Steak and The Garden, they recently opened Casa Nonna in the food hall, a sit-down restaurant that serves homespun Italian dishes in a nod to the ones DiMeo's grandmother would make. The February opening came as Bardea Restaurant Group took over food hall operations from its original operator, Wilmington-based real estate developers Buccini Pollin Group. Also at new Bardea-led food stalls have appeared in recent weeks. They include the upscale casual Mediterranean eatery named Sumac serving salads, pitas and bowls featuring grilled or spicy honey chicken, tuna, falafel and more. Also, a cafe called Bean by Bardea offering croissants, pastries, cookies, cakes, brownies, cupcakes, doughnuts and other sweets. They join Bardea's already established spots Pizzeria Bardea and Taqueria el Chingon. ALREADY A WINNER Downtown Wilmington restaurant named one of best in US HOPPIN' 10 restaurants to go for Easter brunch in Delaware Next up for Bardea will be Roost Pub & Kitchen, slated to open later this spring at the former Stitch House Brewing (829 N. Market St.) Stein has said diners should expect a menu of "elevated comfort foods" such as flatbreads, chicken tenders, sandwiches, burgers, salads, nachos and wings. Have a story idea? Contact Ryan Cormier of Delaware Online/The News Journal at rcormier@ or (302) 324-2863. Follow him on Facebook (@ryancormier) and X (@ryancormier). This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: James Beard Award finalists named; Delaware shut out this year
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Man Who Had Face and Double-Hand Transplant Gets Married
A beautiful wedding in Hawaii was a sight Joe DiMeo, owner of 80 Percent Gone ( wasn't sure he would ever get to see. DiMeo was burned on over 80% of his body after his car flipped over and caught fire. During a 23-hour operation, he became the first person in the world to successfully undergo a transplant of both his face and hands from the same donor. Years later, he formed a special relationship with Jessica Kolby, a nurse from Ohio. After nearly four years of dating, DiMeo proposed to Kolby.
