a response to a recent Esquire list sharing the “100 Restaurants America Can't Afford to Lose.” In an ode to the value of restaurants in all of our communities, we offer the suggestion that lists like this tend to overvalue established businesses that fit into a white-dominated narrative of what trendy restaurants are, and often can undervalue family-run businesses. As the pandemic continues to ravage the restaurant industry, there are far more than 100 restaurants we can’t live without!

There has been so much happening as a new administration steps into the White House and policy change is proposed, we rounded up some of the latest updates and changes to help you keep up.

In the first weeks of January 2021, 1,400 workers in the Bronx, New York went on strike with a very simple request: a $1 per hour raise and better health insurance. These workers are members of Teamsters Local 202, the union representing produce workers at the Hunts Point Produce Market that supplies around 60% of New York City’s fruits and vegetables. This high profile strike has led to a heightened conversation around worker rights and benefits, especially during the pandemic.

Driven by a desire break down the black box of can recycling for all of you, and my own personal obsession with cans, I’ve ventured down a research rabbit hole and come out the other side with some simple takeaways, clear explanations, and helpful tips to make the most of your recycling pursuits!