The robot that went on the fritz while dancing at Haidilao in California was in 'celebration mode,' the restaurant says

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Bartenders share the 8 drinks you should never order in a crowded bar

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bartender pouring a simple cocktail into a short glass on a bar
If you're in a busy bar, you might experience long wait times if you order a complex cocktail or drink that's time-consuming to make.

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I visited Swig, the customizable 'dirty soda' chain sweeping the US. I wouldn't go back, but I get why it's so popular.

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While at Swig, I tried a few menu items, including drinks ordered by the cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Savannah Born

The most iconic Irish pub in every state

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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub.

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There's more caviar than ever. So why is it still so expensive?

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Caviar used to be so abundant in American rivers that bars gave it away for free. Today, a single ounce can cost more than $250. Its high cost is a result of its scarcity. But over the past decade, China has exported more caviar than any other country in the world, flooding the market.

I tried stuffed-pepper recipes from Ree Drummond, Giada De Laurentiis, and Alex Guarnaschelli, and the best was very filling

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Three stuffed peppers on a plate.
I compared stuffed-pepper recipes from three celebrity chefs: Alex Guarnaschelli (red), Ree Drummond (orange), and Giaia De Laurentiis (yellow).

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

4 things you should never order in front of your boss or coworkers, according to an etiquette expert

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A table at a restaurant covered in different dishes, with people sitting around it ready to eat.
There are a few things you should never order at a work event, an etiquette expert said.

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I tried chicken salad from Costco, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Whole Foods. There's only one I'd buy again.

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Four packages of chicken salad on a wooden cutting board.
After trying four different options, I found the best chicken salad to buy at the grocery store.

Ted Berg

Inside the kitchen making 30,000 meals for The Oscars

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After all the Academy Awards are passed out, 1,700 of Hollywood's biggest stars flock to the Governors Ball hungry. Wolfgang Puck and his team feed them all. More than 100 chefs are flown in from all over the world to handle the massive scale.

Wolfgang Puck feeds 1,700 stars after the Oscars. He says the real challenge isn't the food.

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Wolfgang Puck in the kitchen at the 2026 Oscars.
Wolfgang Puck in the temporary kitchen next to the Dolby Theatre for the Governors Ball.

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