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    “Flamin’ Hot” tells the not-actually-true story of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos through the life of Richard Montañez, a janitor who claimed to have invented the spicy snack.
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    The Truth About Hot Cheetos Is Not in ‘Flamin’ Hot’

    The film, now streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus, was adapted from a debunked memoir, but it does reveal how food brands want to be seen.

     By Tejal Rao

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      Riad Nasr, left, and Lee Hanson, are the chefs behind Frenchette Bakery.
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      Frenchette Bakery to Move Into the Whitney Museum

      The bakery, from the restaurateurs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, is expected to open in the museum in the fall, in the Untitled space.

       By Florence Fabricant

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      CreditLinda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.
      A Good Appetite

      This Easy Lemon Tart Has a Timesaving Twist

      A press-in-the-pan shortbread crust and an easy lemon curd filling make this stunning pastry a snap to bake.

       By Melissa Clark

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    CreditJenny Huang for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett. Washburne

    11 Zucchini Recipes Our Readers Love

    Grilled, grated, sautéed and even caramelized: What can’t this summer squash do?

     By Tanya Sichynsky

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    An undated photo of a Cooper Do-nuts shop at 441 South Hill Street in Los Angeles. Legend has it that a riot took place at a Cooper location in 1959.
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    A Gay Riot at a Doughnut Shop? The Legend Has Some Holes.

    As Los Angeles prepares to commemorate the long-gone Cooper Do-nuts, accounts of a renowned 1959 uprising at one of its stores are being called into question.

     By Erik Piepenburg

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    With a little practice and these fail-proof recipes, summer cookouts will be a breeze.
    CreditDavid Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

    5 Dishes Everyone Should Know How to Grill

    Practice the basics with these recipes, which all deserve heavy rotation during your summer cookout season.

     By Steven Raichlen

  4. The Pour
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    CreditLuke Wohlgemuth

    When Wine Becomes Crucial to Cultural Identity

    Throughout history, and even now in politically unstable regions, autocrats seek to control wine. For many people, it is worth defending.

     By Eric Asimov

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    Rob Rubba won the award for best chef on Monday night.
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    The Full List of the 2023 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Award Winners

    After facing questions about its new processes, the James Beard Foundation held its annual gala in Chicago on Monday.

     By Julia Moskin

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    The refurbished Casa Bonita, a beloved, and mocked, Colorado institution. The 56,000-square-foot Mexican restaurant went bankrupt during the pandemic but was rescued by new owners, Trey Parker and Matt Stone of “South Park” fame.
    CreditDavid Williams for The New York Times

    The Refries That Bind: A Cavernous Cantina Returns, Cliff Divers and All

    With “infinity dollars” poured in by the creators of “South Park,” a fabled Colorado restaurant reopens with the same 1970s vibe and drastically improved food.

     By Matt Richtel and David Williams

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    Andrew Bellucci at Bellucci’s Pizzeria in Astoria, Queens, later renamed Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria after a trademark dispute. In the 1990s, he became one of the first chefs in city to achieve fame for pizza, inspiring a wave of neo-traditionalist pizza chefs.
    CreditStephen Yang

    Andrew Bellucci, Pizza Visionary With a Troubled Past, Dies at 59

    His obsession with recreating the original New York pizza helped revive a classic and inspire a generation of chefs. But his ambitions led to conflicts and, once, prison.

     By Pete Wells

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    CreditRyan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Maggie Ruggiero.

    Yes, You Can Make a Wedding Cake

    It may just be the best gift you can give, and more manageable than you think with these expert tips.

     By Natasha Pickowicz

  4. Front Burner
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    Learn About Edible Plants of the Caribbean at the New York Botanical Garden

    Attend the talk with Jessica B. Harris and Jamaica Kincaid, pick up a whiskey sampler for Father’s Day, and more food news.

     By Florence Fabricant

  5. What to Cook
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    CreditChristopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

    Double Strawberry Shortcakes, on Repeat All Summer

    Melissa Clark’s genius technique ensures fluffy — not soggy — berry-studded biscuits.

     By Mia Leimkuhler

  1. Colombia’s Mustard Lovers Grow Desperate Amid Saucy Shortage of Dijon

    Colombians are scrambling to find the beloved French condiment as a new health law removes it from shelves, leaving a tangy void in their hearts and sandwiches.

    By Genevieve Glatsky

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  2. Is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ a True Story? Well … Let Us Explain.

    Richard Montañez, a janitor turned Frito-Lay executive, has said he invented the spicy snack. A new film tells his story, but the evidence isn’t on his side.

    By Sarah Bahr

     

  3. A Perfect Pesto to Power Your Summer

    Plantains with eggs and jammy tomatoes are light yet filling, and sheet-pan chicken brightens up with radishes and lime.

     

  4. New to Grilling? Here’s Where to Start.

    Master basics like skirt steak and spice-rubbed pork chops, and then move on to huli huli chicken and pizza.

    By Sam Sifton

     

  5. Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels.

    More companies are pushing low-calorie, sugar-free beverages they say are healthy. Some servings have nearly the same level of caffeine as a six-pack of Coca-Cola.

    By Julie Creswell

     

  6. Grilled Vegetables for Maximum Summer Whimsy

    Try these three easy techniques to get more from your market haul.

    By Tanya Sichynsky

     

  7. Father’s Day Gift Guide: Custom Vinyl Art, Elevated Picnic Fare and More

    What T Magazine’s editors and contributors are eyeing for our own paternal figures, including outdoorsy accessories and psychedelia for all the senses.

     
  8. 36 Hours

    36 Hours in Split, Croatia

    This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.

    By Alex Crevar

     
  9. Eat

    These Taquitos Are an All-Night Breakfast of Champions

    Perfect in their simplicity, chorizo and egg taquitos can be whatever you want them to be, whenever you want them.

    By Bryan Washington

     

  10. Ronnie Cummins, Scourge of Genetically Modified Food, Dies at 76

    A lifelong protester, he became a leading promoter of organic food and a forceful critic of a food industry that genetically engineers what it produces and sells.

    By Richard Sandomir