NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

MaXXXine
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Crime, Horror | Directed by Ti West
Mia Goth returns to Ti West’s horrorverse as an actress fleeing a mysterious stalker and a traumatic past.

Mia Goth in “MaXXXine.”
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

— Of Possible Interest —

Space Cadet
PG-13 | Comedy | Directed by Liz W. Garcia
In a lightweight comedy, the actress plays a bartender who dreams of becoming an astronaut. One problem: She has no qualifications for the job.
By ALISSA WILKINSON

Food! Glorious Food!

36 HOURS
36 Hours in Dublin
Explore a whiskey renaissance, tour the country’s oldest public library and brave a brisk sea dip in the Irish capital.
By MEGAN SPECIA

How Healthy Is Watermelon?
It’s hydrating, to start. Here’s what else experts had to say about this warm-weather treat — along with some refreshing recipes.
By Caroline Hopkins

The Century-Long Saga of the Caesar Salad
The world-famous salad is the pride of Tijuana, Mexico. But 100 years later, no one can agree on who created it.


Tijuana, Mexico, plans to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Caesar salad, arguably the most famous salad in the world, on July 4.
By PATI JINICH

The Unexpected Trick to Grilling Better Hot Dogs
Millions of Americans will be eating hot dogs this week. Here’s a streamlined method with a final easy tweak to ensure yours sizzles and snaps.


Go with classic condiments or get creative with your hot dog toppings.
By ALI SLAGLE

Best hot dogs in America: We tested 15 popular brands
The search for the quintessential store-bought hot dog called for an epic taste test, and our top pick might surprise you.
Review by Maura Judkis

Summer Hot Dog Board (Quick Pickles, Potato Salad, Fried Onions, and more) | Recipe Drop | Food52

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The Secret Behind a Beloved Palestinian Dessert
Mastic sap, also known as tears, enhance this light, creamy dessert.


By Ligaya Mishan

Sweet and spicy grilled shrimp is a five-ingredient, 30-minute meal
Gochujang and honey bring complexity to simple grilled shrimp.


Grilled Shrimp With Gochujang and Honey.
By Aaron Hutcherson

NYT Critic’s Pick Movie(s)

Last Summer
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Drama, Thriller | Directed by Catherine Breillat
Few directors get as deeply under the skin as Catherine Breillat, a longtime provocateur who tests the limits of what the world thinks women should do and say and be.


Samuel Kircher, left, and Léa Drucker in “Last Summer.”
By MANOHLA DARGIS

Food! Glorious Food!

Snapchill canned coffee recalled in US over fears of botulism
Almost 300 products made by Wisconsin coffee maker are being recalled over risk they may contain deadly toxin
Edward Helmore

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TRAVEL 101
Do You Have Food Allergies? Here’s How to Travel Safely.
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Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate.
By LISA MCCARTY

36 Hours in Portland, Maine
Find your favorite lobster shack, take a ferry to an island and linger in bookstores over a weekend in this classic New England destination.
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By CHELSEA CONABOY

CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK
Why Do We Love ‘The Bear’ So Much?
The grit, the merch, the biceps. Charting the cultural phenomenon that sparked new interest in the people behind the scenes at restaurants — or at least, in their stuff.
By Tejal Rao

From ma tiny hometown:
Bison meat in demand from North American Bison processing plant
By Maiya Fleck

A GOOD APPETITE
A Stuffed Pepper Recipe That Goes Hard on Spiced Chickpeas
Blanketed with cheese, this filling recipe is perfect for summer and surprisingly light.

An overhead image of an oval baking dish. Inside are peppers stuffed with chickpeas and cheese, finished with a sprinkle of herbs.
Chili powder, the kind you’d use for chili, is a shortcut to flavor in this easy recipe.
By Melissa Clark

This Easy Brunch Dish Feels Like a Trip to Italy
Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, savory farinata brings a taste of the Mediterranean coast to your kitchen.

An overhead image of farinata cooked into a cast-iron skillet and topped with arugula, tomatoes, olives and cheese.
Add heft to your farinata, a savory chickpea pancake, by topping it with vegetables and cheese.
By Brian Levy

Dreamy, Creamy Coconut-Lime Rice With Peanuts
For when you want the lightness of a salad but the comfort carb-iness of rice.


Christian Reynoso’s creamy coconut-lime rice with peanuts.
By MIA LEIMKUHLER

It’s Called the Best Gazpacho Because It Is the Best Gazpacho
Julia Moskin’s five-star recipe is simple, salty, thick and smooth — a coolly satisfying remedy for summer’s sluggish heat.
By EMILY WEINSTEIN

(The REAL World’s Best Gazpacho Recipe:
Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for gochujang gazpacho
Take the classic Andalusian gazpacho on a trip to Korea for a liaison with some spicy pepper paste and a pear, then serve with garlicky croutons
Meera Sodha)

How America Became the Capital of Great Pizza
Since the early 2000s, the variety and quality of pizza made by ambitious chefs all over the country have only gotten better.
By Brett Anderson

22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States
From Southern California to the Mississippi Delta to the Pacific Northwest, the bounty of great pies has never been bigger.


By THE NEW YORK TIMES

How a Cake Became a National Obsession
For many Jamaicans, lychee cake is the taste of celebration. Its origin tells the history of Chinese immigration to the Caribbean island.


Selena Wong devised her lychee cake recipe 36 years ago.
23h agoBy RAMIN GANESHRAM

THE POUR
In Defense of Wine
Sales are down, and health concerns are up. But wine’s history of providing beauty, joy and affirmation should not be forgotten.
By Eric Asimov

Silvano Marchetto, Owner of Glitzy Greenwich Village Trattoria, Dies at 77
Da Silvano was a celebrity hangout, drawing boldface names like Madonna, Barry Diller and Yoko Ono. It was often referred to as the downtown Elaine’s.

Silvano Marchetto, holding a glass of wine and wearing a sport coat, stands inside a rustic-looking restaurant with a rough brick wall behind him.
Silvano Marchetto in 1981 in his Greenwich Village restaurant, Da Silvano. It was mentioned so often on Page Six that he was asked if he owned The New York Post.
By Alex Vadukul