The foodie world of "heirloom tomato ketchup and chanterelle mushroom omelets" holds little appeal for columnist and essayist Meghan Daum.
Nick Hornby’s Hopeless Liberal Arts Sensibility
Beloved writer Nick Hornby's newest project is the screenplay he adapted from Cheryl Strayed's best-selling memoir, "Wild." He suggests annexing your lover's books immediately.
Conor Oberst’s Perfectly Imperfect Playlist
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst takes us through a party, from dancing with crab rolls and admiring national treasures, to what he thinks might clear the room (though we beg to differ).
The Short History of the First SMS
How postcards, holiday greetings, and a whole bunch of random sentences created the text messaging protocol that defined a decade.
How a Cartoon Mouse Solved a Century-Old Mystery
Anna Sale tells us about a big discovery one Hungarian art historian made while watching the 1999 kids' movie, "Stuart Little."
Nick Hornby – “Hot Potato”
A royal laugh from writer Nick Hornby about a peculiar way to cook potatoes.
Essential Holiday Etiquette
Daniel Post Senning, manners maven and host of Awesome Etiquette, guides us through top tips for making it to the new year without making a fool of ourselves.
Jiro Ono and the Pursuit of Sushi Perfection
David Gelb, the documentarian who made "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" discusses his subject's passion for perfection and the secret to sublime sushi.
Restaurant-ese with Ben Schott
Word-obsessive Ben Schott delves deep into the peculiar argot of dining professionals.
Wolfpop’s Paul Scheer Tells AV Club We’re A Favorite
In a conversation with the estimable pop culture site A.V. Club, comedian and podcaster Paul Scheer had some very kind words to say about DPD.