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Boston Globe
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From Dorito rolls to eel tempura: Mexico City's newest culinary gem
I admit it can be dizzying. It's like arriving in a country where you expect one type of meal and are transported to another land entirely. For example, Dorito sushi. How could I not order such a thing? It sounds like a gimmick until you take a bite, and then it isn't. The shrimp and cream cheese roll, coated with crushed Doritos and gooey shrimp topping, is a perfect balance of creamy, salty, and crunchy with lingering spice on the lips. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up According to Chavez, the inspiration for this and other rolls comes from Culiacan, a colorful town where everything is brightly painted — cars, tombstones, houses — and you'll find anything and everything in their sushi. Thus, the menu's Dorito roll, and the genre-bending Yapa roll with platanos, cream cheese, pork belly, carrot and jicama salad, flambeed bacon, and caramelized onion. Advertisement Not all cross-cultural dishes are rolls. Crispy tostadas are topped with yellowfin tuna, avocado, and ponzu sauce, and edamame are tossed in Sriracha and garlicky sesame oil. 'We make things our own way,' said chef Chavez. 'It's not a gimmick, it's real food. The base ingredients and technique are the most important, plus a pinch of salt and heat. If it's right, you don't need to fix it.' At Suchi in Mexico City, decorative plates sport mask-wearing Japanese super heroes. Necee Regis Sushi traditionalists won't be disappointed by a wide choice of familiar dishes such as hand rolls, spring rolls, tempura, fried rice, sashimi and nigiri selections, and California and spicy tuna rolls. One favorite, Himitzu maki, is a variation of a classic eel roll with eel tempura wrapped in silky avocado, topped with an eel sauce and crunchy arare — tiny, crunchy soy-flavored rice crackers. Simple wood tables are enlivened with decorative plates sporting mask-wearing Japanese superheroes, and red cloth napkins embroidered with more masked heads. The vibe is casual and celebratory, not stuffy, and creatively attired patrons seemed to be more Mexican than gringo. We played a game: Is he a famous Mexican film director? Is she a doyenne of the city's fashion world? We'd never know, but it was fun to observe our fellow diners in such a festive mood. The restaurant is located in the Roma Norte, on the border of Condesa, two neighborhoods touted for their bohemian vibes and vibrant culinary offerings. Tucked inside the Hotel Casona Norte, in a restored, 1920s mansion, Suchi is accessible from the hotel's lobby or directly from the street. 'I'm so happy to be at La Casona,' said Chavez, who has several different types of restaurants in other cities in Mexico. But his heart right now is all in Mexico City. Advertisement 'I love Mexico City. They have all the flavors of the cocinas of Mexico in one place. It is the place to be. When you are there, you are everywhere.' Agreed. Suchi, Durango 280, Roma Norte. Open for lunch and dinner. Necee Regis can be reached at neceeregis@ Necee Regis can be reached at
Irish Daily Star
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Bombshell Donald Trump MSNBC coverage admission made by former Joe Biden staffer
Jen Psaki has confessed that MSNBC's coverage of President Donald Trump - who has described as "disgusting" over his Pope Francis criticism - is "typically not positive." Renowned for its liberal slant, the network counts Psaki, a former press secretary under President Joe Biden , among its voices. Psaki - who earned her primetime slot in MSNBC shakeup after the bombshell Joy Reid show Axe - acknowledged that the audience doesn't anticipate flattering commentary on Trump, who was recently described as a "nuclear Dorito" over his use of fake tan. "There's obviously a rooted value in the kind of ... that MSNBC viewers expect of like we're going to talk about the opposition, and we're going to talk about what the opposing party is up to, in terms of the Democrats, and we're going to talk about future leaders and things," the broadcaster said. Read More Related Articles Federal judge says Trump is acting in 'bad faith' as she slams him for defying courts Read More Related Articles RFK Jr makes wild claim over teenage boys' testosterone and even Jesse Watters is baffled She elaborated: "And, we're also going to talk about Trump, and it's typically not going to be positive. I don't think anybody watching expects it to be positive, right?" Jen Psaki worked in the Biden White House (Image: Shannon Finney/NBC via Getty Images) While everyone on the channel approaches their role distinctively, Psaki pointed out that a common thread of criticism directed at the President prevails, which she described as the "fairly the vibe." Furthermore, she stressed that since Trump's ascent to the presidency, there'd been no directive from her superiors pushing her towards centrist views or courting right-wing audiences, reports the Mirror US . "I have not experienced this like, 'You have to move to the center, you have to have Republicans on, you have to be more moderate, you can't say that thing,'" she said on The Grill Room podcast. Psaki went on to note that although each program may possess its guiding principle, they all exist beneath a collective ethos. Psaki's remarks follow a significant reshuffle at MSNBC. She recently secured a primetime slot as part of the revamp, taking on the 9 p.m. slot from Thursday to Friday. In two weeks, Psaki will step in for the outgoing host Alex Wagner, as announced by MSNBC in February. Wagner will continue her association with the network as a senior political analyst. Jen Psaki now works for MSNBC (Image: Getty Images) Other shows hosted by Ayman Mohyeldin, Jonathan Capehart, Katie Phang, and Jose Diaz-Balart have also been dropped from MSNBC. Outspoken Trump critic Joy Reid was also shown the door. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . Following Reid's departure, the network's new president Rebecca Kulter expressed her gratitude in a statement: "Joy Reid is leaving the network and we thank her for her countless contributions over the years. Her work has been recognized with several esteemed honors, including most recently, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News Series." Reid also took to social media to react to the news. "I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets," she said. The TV anchor added: "So very proud of The Reidout @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters and friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Snag a bestselling car vac at its lowest price this year, plus more of today's best deals
You may be in the thick of spring cleaning, but there's one place you may have forgotten: your car. Luckily, you can snag the bestselling ThisWorx car vacuum for just $22 today — the lowest price it's been all year. This handy gadget will suck up any dirt, Dorito dust, dog hair or pretzel crumbs that may be lurking in your ride. If your tires need a little love, you can snag this popular tire inflator for its lowest price ever. Don't have a car? No worries: There are tons of other great deals right now, including Tory Burch sandals for over 40% off, an Amazon Fire tablet for over 30% off and a Kate Spade crossbody for just $82 — 75% off! Hop to it and snag these killer deals (and more!) while you can. Adidas: Get up to 40% off sale shoes and apparel. Coach Outlet: Save up to 70% on sale styles. Cozy Earth: Get up to 30% off Oprah-approved bedding and pajamas during the Mother's Day Sale. Everlane: Get up to 75% off sale styles. Kate Spade Outlet: Get up to 75% off everything. Loft: Take 40% off your entire purchase. Nordstrom: Shop thousands of sale items for up to 80% off. Nordstrom Rack: Save up to 70% on thousands of new markdowns. Old Navy: Score 30-50% off almost everything on the site. Spanx: Get up to 40% off select AirEssentials sale items, and up to 70% off sale items. Sur La Table: Save up to 60% on top brands like Staub, Le Creuset and more. Target: Snag marked-down Easter accessories and get up to 40% off select vacuums. Walmart: Shop rollbacks and flash deals of up to 80% off. Wayfair: Stock up on patio tables and chairs for up to 50% off during the Big Outdoor Sale. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Fox News
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Gretchen Whitmer ribbed online for seeming to hide face in Oval Office
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, was ribbed online for seeming to hide her face during a meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Whitmer was seen temporarily shielding her face from cameras in the Oval Office by holding up a folder, according to a photo by the New York Times. She later lowered the folder, as the president spoke to the press and encouraged Whitmer to comment as well. The Democratic governor, who clashed with Trump during his first term regarding her COVID-19 lockdown policies, met with the president to discuss recovery from an ice storm that impacted thousands of Michiganders, funding for the Selfridge Air National Guard base near Detroit, protections for the Great Lakes and the automobile industry. Whitmer, joined by Michigan State House Speaker Matt Hall and several Cabinet secretaries, stood steps away from the Resolute Desk while Trump signed executive orders Wednesday. "We're honored to have Gretchen Whitmer from Michigan, great state of Michigan. And, she's been she's really done an excellent job. And a very good person," Trump said. Whitmer told reporters afterward that she thought she was coming into the Oval Office for a one-on-one meeting with the president and was taken by surprise by the press conference. Her face-shielding was derided online. "Whitmer covering her face is the perfect metaphor for the Democratic Party," one user wrote. Another X user said, "Gretchen Whitmer hiding behind her files in the White House is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. This is what my 2 year old does." "Was this the nail in the coffin of Gretchen Whitmer's political aspirations?" a third user wrote. Some users joked that Whitmer was "embarrassed" to be photographed with Trump but had no shame in placing a Dorito in the mouth of a podcaster in a 2024 social media post that critics said mocked a Christian sacrament. Whitmer was in Washington to deliver a "Build, America, Build" address in which she called for bipartisan cooperation to strengthen American manufacturing. She was at the White House for her second meeting with Trump in less than a month, this time to talk about tariffs that were expected to disproportionately affect Michigan, whose economy is closely tied to an auto industry reliant on trade with Canada, Mexico and other countries. In her speech Wednesday, which came before Trump announced he was pausing tariffs in most nations except for China, Whitmer highlighted areas of agreement with Trump on tariffs but criticized how they had been implemented. "I understand the motivation behind the tariffs, and I can tell you, here's where President Trump and I do agree. We do need to make more stuff in America," said Whitmer, before adding, "I'm not against tariffs outright, but it is a blunt tool. You can't just pull out the tariff hammer to swing at every problem without a clear defined end-goal." Whitmer's approach stands in stark contrast to that of other high-profile Democratic governors, many of whom are also seen as potential contenders for the party's 2028 presidential nomination. But Whitmer faces a more challenging political landscape than leaders such as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker or California Gov. Gavin Newsom as she represents a state with a divided state legislature and that went for Trump in two of the last three elections.
Forbes
04-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
As Snacking Surges, Subway Launches $5 Footlong Nachos. Say What?
Subway and Doritos have teamed up to introduce the Doritos Footlong Nachos. Subway, the 37,000-restaurant sandwich chain most synonymous with its iconic $5 footlong subs of the past, is taking a bold step into uncharted territory. This time, it won't be a sandwich but a snack that grabs headlines: footlong nachos. Yes, you read that right. Subway has partnered with Doritos to introduce a 12-inch $5 Dorito nacho creation as a new addition to its growing Sidekicks menu, a move intended to attract both the budget-conscious and the snack-loving consumer. Designed to be customized and shared, these footlong nachos start with a base of nacho cheese–flavored Doritos chips, layered with cheddar cheese, jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, red onions, and chipotle sauce. For those looking to make it a meal, you can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no extra charge. Or upgrade with avocado for an additional cost. Subway's Sidekicks menu has been steadily expanding since being introduced last year. It includes a variety of 12-inch treats, from footlong cookies and Cinnabon churros to soft pretzels from Auntie Anne's. Given the lack of a consistent definition of a snack, most Americans define a snack as 'eating or drinking something between meals.' Over the past decade, Americans' snacking has surged in popularity, with 74% snacking at least once every day and more than half of all Americans replacing traditional meals with snacking or smaller meals. Which foods are most popular for snacks? Sweet (59%), salty (58%) and crunchy (48%) foods take the top slots, and nearly half of snacks are paired with a beverage. Subway's foray into nachos is calculated and designed to tap into these shifting consumer preferences around snacking. The Data confirms, people love snacking now more than ever. Group of Sweet and Salty Snacks. According to Douglas Fry, Subway's North America president, younger customers are increasingly gravitating toward snacking. They want food that's convenient, portable and, most importantly, budget-friendly. Over the past year, restaurant chains have been scrambling to attract customers who are feeling the pinch of inflation. The $5 price point for the nachos is a nod to the chain's famous $5 footlong subs, which debuted in 2008. The promotion helped define its brand in the 2000s, and for many, it put sandwiches on the fast-food map. But in many ways, it also put the brand in a box, and with the addition of controversies around their 'yoga matt' ingredient, their spokesperson Jared and the death of their cofounder Fred Deluca, Subway was no longer an option for many clients. The launch of footlong nachos is just the latest in a series of moves aimed at reinventing Subway's brand. From adding customization options to its menu, pushing app-based orders and increasing international presence—to perhaps, most notably, offering freshly sliced meats—the brand is seeking a major departure from its previous practice of using presliced cold cuts to stay relevant in a highly competitive fast-food landscape. CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: Irresistible new Subway Sidekicks include a Footlong Cookie, ... More Footlong Cinnabon Churro, and Footlong Pretzel from Auntie Anne's on December 19, 2023 in Crystal River, Florida. (Photo byfor Subway) By diversifying its menu and leaning into trends like snacking and customization, Subway is positioning itself as more than just a sandwich chain. The big question, of course, is whether footlong nachos will resonate with customers. The chain's forays into non-sandwich territory haven't always been successful. Remember its ill-fated attempt at pizza? Exactly. There's also the risk of alienating core customers who see Subway as a sandwich-first brand. While Sidekicks are designed to complement the chain's main offerings, there's always the possibility that these new offerings could dilute the brand's identity. In an industry where innovation is often the key to survival, the chain is betting that its willingness to experiment will pay off. And who knows? If the $5 footlong nachos catch on, they could become as iconic as the subs that inspired them. With big news recently on Jersey Mike's agreeing to sell a majority ownership position to private equity funds managed by Blackstone, valuing the food chain at $8 billion, and with Chipotle's founder making the Forbes billionaire list, there's a lot of growth, movement and opportunity in on-the-go food. Subway's latest creation is a reminder that even the most established brands need to evolve to stay relevant. In a world where consumers are looking for value, convenience and a little bit of fun, footlong nachos just might be the perfect recipe. Say what you will about the idea, but one thing's for sure: it's got people talking. And in the fast-food game, that's half the battle.
