Bon Appétit

In 1959, publishers looked down upon cookbooks. But when the book editor Judith Jones came across Julia Child’s manuscript, she knew she was onto something big.

From tried-and-true classics to inspired new spins, these are the nine top spots for a curd-squeaking, gravy-drenched Quebecois specialty.

Interacting with waitstaff and fellow diners in a restaurant can be isolating and anxiety-inducing for hard-of-hearing diners. Some restaurants are finding ways to be more welcoming.

I receive $441 a week in unemployment assistance. Between job interviews and a matinee movie, I make Turkish eggs, pasta alla Norma, and a Thai basil eggplant stir-fry.