"Foodist" Andrew Knowlton has sipped and supped his way across the country, seeking out the best and buzziest new restaurants. He gives us a report on trends he discovered along the way -- like what material's being used for bars, now that all wood has been reclaimed.
A US government project to weaken hurricanes wasn't too successful - but it did manage to scare Fidel Castro.
Indie singer Cass McCombs is a favorite at DPD HQ. In October, he returns with his newest album, "Big Wheel and Others." The first single, "There Can Be Only One," is sure to put you in a wistful mood.
A restaurant in Los Angeles is reviving the panuzzo - and this new way to combine dough, cheese, and fillings might be your new Italian obsession.
Progressive activist Van Jones is taking one of the host chairs on the re-launch of CNN's Crossfire. It's a job he's been preparing for since the schoolyard.
Acclaimed poet Nick Laird has a new collection, "Go Giants," from which he shares two selections.
Simon Doonan is an author, style maven, and society fixture - and, as Creative Ambassador at Large for Barneys New York, he's qualified to offer diplomatic solutions to etiquette issues.
A cartoonist - and a bit of artistic liberty - transformed an average meat-packer named Sam into a national icon.
VHS cassettes inspire a certain nostalgia for big boxes and low-res images - but they're also the only archive of many recordings made during the technology's dominance.
Britrock superstars Acrtic Monkeys cook up a multi-course dinner party playlist, complete with dessert recipe.