Word of Mouth Philadelphia: Food + Drink

From beer-boiled bagels to spit-fired meats, our picks for great feeds in the City of Brotherly Love

by Mark Likosky Philadelphia seems to get a bad rap from many people who visit the city for work and get stuck in Center City with no idea where to go for lunch. The reality is Philly—as one of the largest cities in the US—is brimming with great places to eat, if you know where to look. From burgers to brisket and matzo soup, here …

Exploring Design in Thailand and Tokyo

From Buddhist temples and long-tail boats to the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market and the Hotel Okura

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With a long list of recommendations and high hopes, we recently left NYC behind for a week exploring Thailand and Tokyo by way of All Nippon Airways (ANA). Though the trip from New York’s JFK airport was lengthy, ANA’s business class kept us well-rested and ready to scout the local design scene upon arrival in Bangkok. From studio visits with Thai artists to self-guided tours …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Love with no labels, holding back tears and why Indian food tastes so good in this week's look at the web

1. Internet Slang in Sign Language Each year, dozens of new words ease themselves into our vocabulary, but when it comes to sign language, the progression isn’t so natural. With words and phrases like “duck face,” “photobomb,” and “Emoji” being added to our daily jargon, the American Sign Language community must work together to find universal gestures that exemplify each new term. As Hopes&Fears finds …