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five-miles-over · 3 years

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Joaquin Phoenix Characters as Comfort Foods

(Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters or images. This is just a fun listicle, not designed to offend anyone. As always, please feel free to leave comments and/or constructive criticism below. I’m always happy to learn more about various dishes and cuisines. Thank you, and without any further ado, please enjoy!)

Characters in this List: Arthur Fleck, Joker, Theodore Twombly, Jimmy Emmett, Doug Holt, Doc Sportello, Freddie Quell, Johnny Cash, Max California, Merrill Hess, Ray Elwood, Bruno Weiss, Abbé de Coulmier, Joe, Lucius Hunt, and Emperor Commodus.

Also, most of the foods in this listicle are savory, so let me know if you want me to do a listicle with sweet comfort foods too!

Arthur Fleck from Joker: Fairy Bread

Fairy bread is a treat from Australia, made with white bread, butter (or margarine), and sprinkles (or as they call them in Australia, hundreds and thousands). Just like Arthur, this comfort food is quite simplistic but it’s extremely cherished. Plus, the colorful sprinkles would appeal to the inner child inside of Arthur Fleck.

The Joker from Joker: Prawn Mee

Prawn mee (also called hokkien hae mee) is a spicy street food from Malaysia made with prawns (of course), pork slices, noodles, and water spinach.

Much like Joker’s antics, this noodle dish is never dull with its spicy and savory flavors. In fact, there are many variations to this dish, with some adding eggs or squid along with different kinds of vegetables.

(Plus, I chose this dish keeping in mind a scene from The Dark Night Rises in which Heath Ledger’s Joker eats a piece of shrimp while crashing a party.)

Theodore Twombly from Her : Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese (aka Cheese Toasties)

I’ve mentioned before how the color red seems to be quite significant to Theodore in this film - he wears it a lot, many of his things are red. So the tomato soup is a good fit.

Also, the warmth of this dish (and the gooey cheese) is a perfect analogy for the way Theodore wears his heart on his sleeve. He can be quite a mushy romantic, and often feels nostalgic for a simpler time of love.

Personally, this dish also brings nostalgia because I used to love it when I was twelve.

Jimmy Emmett from To Die For: Chili Dogs

It’s quite ‘grungy’ in appearance, much like Jimmy Emmett. And the intensity of the bold meat flavors and cheese do quite represent the intense obsession that Jimmy has with Nicole Kidman’s character.

(And I’ve heard it’s a great hangover/munchies food best served with potato chips)

Doug Holt from Inventing the Abbotts: Matzo Ball Soup

Matzo balls are soup dumplings made of unleavened bread flour, that are usually added to chicken or vegetable broth. Just like Doug Holt, they are absolutely wholesome and comforting no matter what.

Doc Sportello from Inherent Vice: Omurice

Omurice is a Japanese dish that combines an omelette and fried rice, which sounds like a nice representation of someone who combines the best of both words, being a private investigator and a hippie.

Also, out of all of Joaquin’s characters, I’m pretty sure Doc would be totally down to try this as an alternate breakfast or snack.

Freddie Quell from The Master: Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

One of the running storylines in The Master is Freddie’s interest in alcohol - and getting drunk off of it. He mixes various chemicals and substances to create concoctions (that may not be for everyone) to get a buzz. So it only makes sense that his comfort food comes from the word for ‘drunkard’.

These noodles don’t actually contain any alcohol, but the flavors of black pepper and red chile give it a distinct hotness. (Kind of like how Freddie’s hot-headed nature can be quite dangerous at times.)

Johnny Cash from Walk The Line: Fried Catfish

Fried catfish is quite popular in Kingsland, Alabama - Cash’s hometown - so it would be a nice choice to represent this iconic singer. Also, the movie showed fishing as one of Johnny Cash’s hobbies.

Max California from 8 MM: Poutine

Emerging in the 1950s, poutine is a Canadian dish made with french fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy (usually beef or turkey-flavored). The word ‘poutine’ itself comes from the French word ‘poutine’ (meaning “pudding”) and was used to describe the “sloppy” appearance of this dish.

Much like Max California’s job as a porn vendor, poutine can look quite messy on the outside. However, it has a comforting, warm taste that matches how genuine Max really is on the inside.

Also, I can imagine Max’s work costing him some long nights that call for fast food (meaning fries!).

Merrill Hess from Signs: Philly Cheesesteak

Philly cheesesteaks are named for the American city Philadelphia, which is quite close to Bucks County, Pennsylvania (the location for many of the scenes filmed for Signs).

This greasy sandwich made of steak, onions, peppers, and (lots of!) cheese is an integral part of American cuisine, just like how baseball - Merrill’s passion - is fondly known as “America’s pastime”.

Also, I can imagine Merrill having quite an appetite, so a cheesesteak would satisfy him.

Ray Elwood from Buffalo Soldiers: Beans on Toast

While being a staple in the United Kingdom, beans on toast would probably suit a soldier like Ray Elwood. Given that the ingredients are nothing more than canned beans and bread, it would be the best choice of comfort food for someone always staying in an army bunker.

(Not to mention, it’s pretty easy to make - he could make this while taking a break from shipping illegal drugs around Berlin)

Bruno Weiss from The Immigrant: Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy

Bruno Weiss may seem like a hedonist on the outside, being a ruthless pimp and entertainer who will do anything to make a profit. However on the inside, his character craves for warmth and affection.

Schnitzel is a German comfort food consisting of a piece of meat (or cheese) that is breaded and fried before being coated in a flavorful gravy. Much like Bruno himself, schnitzel has quite a hard, distinctive exteriors and a tender interior.

Abbé de Coulmier from Quills: Ratatouille

(This dish has a fun name, I’m not going to lie) What better choice for a French priest than a summer entrée that originates in Nice, France? Ratatouille is a vegetable stew made with various types of squash, tomatoes, zucchini (or courgette), and eggplant (aka aubergine).

Much like Abbé, this dish may seem quite simple (based on its ingredients, which are primarily vegetables) but it is quite filling and comforting. This dish is surprisingly warm during cold nights, just like how Abbé’s presence brings warmth to Charenton.

Joe from You Were Never Really Here: Spaghetti Alla Norma

Spaghetti is already a popular comfort food in itself, but Joe’s maturity as a character definitely calls for a slightly elegant version of pasta. Spaghetti alla Norma is made with fried eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and basil to garnish. The eggplant definitely adds a meaty component to this dish, just like Joe’s complicated past makes his storyline in the film quite compelling.

Lucius Hunt from The Village: Minestrone

Minestrone is an Italian vegetarian soup usually consisting of carrots, celery, beans, and pasta in a tomato-based broth. The herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano) flavoring it definitely offer a rustic type of taste. Not to mention, a warm bowl of this soup does wonders after a long day of walking through the woods.

Emperor Commodus from Gladiator: Chicken Tikka Masala

As always, my favorite is saved for last. *sighs* Honestly, I think the rich, creamy nature of the gravy, along with the blend of spices, makes this perfect for an emperor’s lavish and robust palette. Also, it is by far one of the most popular dishes around the world (especially in the United Kingdom) - just like how Commodus is one of Phoenix’s most iconic roles.

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sunshinelukee · 5 years

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109 5sos videos

This is a masterlist with 109 5sos videos for when you’re bored/sad/lonely/etc All together it’s over 10 hours of 5sos content so enjoy :)

2011 - 2013

all keeks part 1

all keeks part 2

all keeks part 3

best twitcam moments

love doctor (aka Is It Hi Or Hey Interview)

covers: - If It Means A Lot To You - What Makes You Beautiful / One Thing -Teenage Dirtbag -Next To You - Rolling In The Deep -The A-Team - Please Don’t Go - Year 3000 2.32

their very first gig ever

lip syncing to Tonight Tonight

buzzers of death with Calum

Mali and Calum performing together

Australia/New Zealand tour diary part 1

Australia/New Zealand tour diary part 2

5sos and 1D Teenage Dirtbag + pie fight

fan questions

2014

selfie war

what would you say to a talking cow?

puppet game

spin the bottle

pick up lines

Ashton kissing various objects

playing with kittens

serious lyrics game

5 countries, 5 days food challenge

trying English food

trying to do makeup

bus tour

pre-show routine

Philly cheesesteak challenge

undercover as old people at Target

undercover as Target employees

fall songs at Jimmy Fallon

emoji game

name and shame

question pong

lip syncing to hit me baby one more time

heartache on the big screen game

that one livestream where Michael dressed up as a pig and Calum wore that wig

2015

the lost member of 5sos

full rowyso show

full How Did We End Up Here movie

She’s Kinda Hot on tiny kids’ instruments

painting their dream girl, biggest fear and more

interviewing the Star Wars cast dressed up as Star Wars characters

cards against humanity

ask anything chat

first, worst, best

spooky challenge

5 second rule on Ellen

how rock ‘n’ roll are they?

shazamahang

jenga with a twist

shazamily feud

reacting to fetus photos

2016

heads up

Japanese games

trying to sing Cantonese songs (honestly one of my fav 5sos interviews/games ever)

making toast with vegemite

vegemite drumming

reading fanfic

full slfl show

what a cracker of a game

drawing challenge

how to rock

2017 - 2019

full Rock in Rio show

full Meet You There tour show

festival song

the meme review

reading our youtube comments

do they remember their own lyrics?

who knows who better?

bloopers

slanguage

dad jokes

The Summer Brothers

Mario Kart

tying the Kain Pelikat

5 sauces

5 sauces 2.0

Malum cooking

tumblr Q&A

who of you would

much confessional

reverse song challenge

first and last

Aussie test

reacting to fans hearing Youngblood

guess the accent

tattoo breakdown

never have I ever

band superlatives

friendship test

would you rather

making a Youngblood drink + more never have I ever

eating Brazilian food + most likely to

eating Dutch food

reacting to 5sos covers

perfect playlist

planning a night out

finding out which 5sos member they are

dancing

musical beers

5sos vs. fan

The tour diaries and cocktail chats and stuff were supposed to be on here too but I’m too lazy sorry

#sorry theres so little 2016 #oof this took so long to make #but i enjoyed it #hope you do too #5sos #5 seconds of summer #5sos video #5sosfam #luke hemmings #calum hood #ashton irwin #michael clifford

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icarus-suraki · 4 years

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So...The Irishman explains why my dad’s side of the family has always had a pretty negative opinion of Philadelphia (they’re all in NJ). I’ve always been like, “It’s just a city?” (I’m born and raised in the southern US.)

But evidently, despite all Philadelphia’s attempts at being all “Liberty Bell! Independence Hall! American Revolution! Rocky! Run up the steps like Rocky! *Rocky Theme plays!* Soft pretzels! Cheesesteaks! Youse guys!”

...for a significant part of the regional population Philadelphia is more like “Mob hits! Jimmy Hoffa! Violence!”

And this explains. So much.

#noises from issy

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evanhansens · 5 years

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Get in losers, it’s emo hour.

I’ve been very fortunate in life to meet some wonderful people because of a show we all love. I’ve met life long friends because of these shows and can spend hours texting or calling them about god knows what. Unlike my previous friendships I’ve made, this one came with a bigger group aspect that I never saw coming. All I remember was Janiene talking about a Mean Girls group chat and after we saw it, she invited me to it and the rest is history.

I’m the oldest person in this group of exceptional people - most of them are females and what incredible women they are. These are not superhero type women, but every day women who live with passion and love for their friends, respect for the women who came before them and continue to come forward, and are just overall just fantastic.

@revengeparty - Wit and dry, sarcastic humor in spades but a heart of gold beating beneath it. Gwen could kill a man and I’d absolutely - a. Believe she did for a good reason, and b. Support her in that moment. Gwen in reality brought the group together and keeps the peace when things get a little chaotic. She is the level head we need from time to time to reel us in from whatever cliff we’re on. You believe in what you believe and you stand up for what you know in your heart is right - you’re steadfast, strong, and the total opposite of kale salad. This incredible badass graduates today from John Jay with a 4.0 and a bunch of fancy titles that I’m sure as she’s reading this she’s rolling her eyes I’m mentioning. You’re a bad ass and I’m forever grateful to have you in my life. SUCKS YES! ❤️🙌🏻

@janisarkisians - My fellow Leo Queen, the Janis to my Damian, and fellow Old. We get each other on a different level because of our connection to where we grew up. Mean Girls officially brought you into my life after forever of us being internet friends and I’m so grateful that it did. Everything you do has a flare and style to that it is uniquely you and no one rocks a LEWK quite like you do. We go together like cheesesteaks and wiz wit, ice cream and jimmies, and a hot Philly day and Rita’s. You’re the Lady to my Star because you kick ass, take no shit, but also are one hell of a lady.

@d-ridleys - Once you’ve sobbed through a musical, I like to think you’re bonded for life. You have such a warmth and heart to you that truly cannot be matched. Whether it’s sitting on line for a Cher Show CD signing or waiting for The Prom to wreck us, you bring such a joy and light to every time we’ve hung out. You’ve seen your share of dark clouds, but you are strong, bold, and like super famous on Twitter. We’re the platonic Seth and Summer and we love a Captain Oats. As the youngest of the Olds, you’re the Babe to my Star and Janiene’s Lady and it’s cliche to say, but I’ve got you, babe.

@nobody-told-the-horse - Most people wouldn’t let me take their phone and tell the world that they hate a certain former Newsie and Mathlete because the bitch stole your cookie. You on the other hand - you let me. You’re incredibly hardworking, passionate, and you may not realize it at times, but strong. You’ve been through it since I’ve known you and yet every time you get back on your feet like a mistep on choreography and you take it from the top. I don’t know in what facet, but someday you’ll find yourself involved with a show and I’ll proudly bring you a pineapple as a gift.

@treblemakerz - The world can be a bitch sometimes and you’ve seen your fair share of it, but the thing is - you never truly let it defeat you. You get knocked down, but you get back up again. Your heart and spirit are so special and your passion for what you love is unmatched. We’ve clung to each other through numerous World Burns and Till Someone Gets Hurts and cried our way through Wicked and you just get it. Despite the darkness life throws your way and no matter how deep underground to the depths of Hadestown you go, there’s always a light and a heart to start the song over again.

@annablisshoa - When I got you as my Secret Santa, I like literally panicked because I didn’t know you as well as everyone else. Then I got the idea to make the Buddy the Elf Instagram and through that I got to know you, I got to bring a little Christmas joy to your days and try and ease things a little for you. You’ve officially left the world of high school behind (except when you’re at the August Wilson) and you’re about to take the big step into the world. You’ve seen your struggles and strife, but you keep going, keep trying. I wish such great things for you in the future and can’t wait to see where you go.

@kleksuh - Tara doesn’t have time for your shit or your heterosexuality. You keep it very real and you aren’t afraid to let people know exactly what you’re thinking. Honestly if you told me you cured sex cancer, I’d believe you. You’re totally queen bee and you slay all day!

@dontwannalosemyself - Let’s just lay all the cards on the table - your host family is a mess and that’s the tea. But despite that, your warmth, your humor, and your heart shine through. You’ve got a good head on your shoulders and taking such a giant leap coming here took some serious guts many don’t have. I can’t wait till I can actually meet you in person and give you a hug because it’s been long over due. You keep the plates of the mess that is your host family spinning but continue to be anything but a mess.

@kndrickanna - Not unlike the person you have a URL for - you’ve got some sass, you’ve got some sarcasm, and you’re scrappy. You’ve cried, you’ve had moments, but ultimately you are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Also, unlike the other Val I’ve known, you’re always welcome at the August Wilson.

@starcuffedjeans - Emily, Emily, Emily. What truly can be said to capture who you are as a person. You’re incredibly unique and you march to the beat of your own drum no matter what. You’ve got a big heart and some zingers and one liners that are truly a treat to witness. You never let anyone tell you how to enjoy what you enjoy and you are steadfast in your feelings on things. You love what you love, and that’s that. Whether it’s March of the Witch Hunters or an endless quest to find a Fanta or Wegman’s, you love hard and take questions later. You’re truly one of a kind and I wouldn’t want you any other way.

@chloebeale - Cole, the only other non female in the group. I don’t always understand the things you’re into but like Emily you love hard in what it is you love. Your art work is incredible and will take you so very far in life. I want nothing more than for than for you to feel supported and loved in all ways. Keep going, my dude, keep going. ❤️

You’re all stars.

You are so real

You are so rare

I see you there, I see you

We may not be mellow or cool, but we roll deep and I love you all so much and I cherish you all. ❤️

#mcs #mellow cool squad #WOOF - them feels

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holyfourthofjulyweenieroast · 5 years

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Notes on Season 14- Part 1 (contains spoilers, are mostly complaints about Torres and Quinn, and are my personal opinions, don’t @ me)

Since Season 14 started rerunning in Australia on 9 October, I’ve decided to write down things I forgot or would like to emphasise upon:

Rogue

Torres being as cocky, smarmy, and insufferable as ever from the very first scene

Fornell staying at Gibbs’ house was the best part of the episode- his scenes are always awesome

Quinn being an asshole for many reasons, including the fact that she pretended like she didn’t remember Bishop from FLETC just to mess with her, and saying that there were good kinds of sociopaths

Torres willingly going off the grid and voluntarily entering into a fake, emotionally-manipulative relationship with a girl when it wasn’t the only option

Torres being incredibly rude to Vance and Gibbs, and complaining about consequences of being a federal agent when he knew full well what they would be

Quinn being a pushy dickhead, talking over people and interrupting them because she wanted to be the best

Quinn taking advantage of Fornell’s state and using poker to take all his money

WHY COULDN’T REEVES HAVE BEEN THE THIRD AGENT SO TORRES AND QUINN WOULD HAVE NEVER EXISTED AND CBS WOULD’VE SAVED HEAPS OF MONEY HIRING ONE MAIN CHARACTER THAT AUDIENCES ALREADY KNEW AND LOVED INSTEAD OF TWO NEW ANNOYING ONES

Being Bad

Torres’ picture of himself was the most self-obsessed thing ever, and refusing to put on his team jacket to accompany the team on a Friday case, when he wasn’t even meant to start until Monday so he had no reason to complain about doing something he didn’t want to do was annoying as

Jimmy’s reaction to meeting Torres and Quinn was adorable

Abby’s skull-and-rose-adorned bullhorn was the most Abby thing ever

Quinn being nosy about McGee’s private life and making him uncomfortable with her questions about him proposing to Delilah just made me hate her more

Torres automatically sitting down in a chair without even bothering to offer it to Gibbs, and Gibbs having to give him a look before he caught on was such a dick move

Jimmy accidentally saying he spent a night in jail in high school and awkwardly changing the subject was Peak Palmer

Bishop talking about being voted prom queen as a joke was so sad, and so was Gibbs talking about how he loved to paint but life got in the way

Quinn coming up with an idea for more work to figure out the killer, then complaining about having to do the work was so hypocritical and lazy

McGee directly addressing that Quinn disrupted their work environment, and her being proud instead of saying sorry or having the decency to look ashamed

Privileged Information

Torres being misogynistic right off the bat, objectifying ‘yoga ladies’ and leering at them

Quinn rudely interrupting conversations as per usual

I really love the little gap between Dr. Grace’s front teeth; she just wouldn’t look right without it

Quinn pointing out the blatantly obvious like she was the first one to think of it

Torres being insensitive about Bishop’s divorce and rudely dodging her questions when she was just trying to be nice

Torres leaving Bishop to do all the work after persisting the maintenance guy in the building to let him look at an apartment for himself, instead of doing it in his own time

Fornell making dinner for Gibbs was great

Abby birdsitting Kyle’s rescued parrot Juan was such an Abby thing to do, and Jimmy talking to him was so cute

Dr. Grace calling Fornell ‘J. Edgar’ was awesome

Quinn being chipper, happy and upbeat when insensitively talking about a vic that died just a few hours before

Juan the parrot talking when he wasn’t supposed to be with Abby anymore and Gibbs saying he sounded like Palmer was classic

The team should know by now that witnesses/suspects etc. that’re too eager to help with the case usually did it

Juan flying into the bullpen was great, and Bishop telling Dr. Grace about Rule #17 was too, especially when McGee broke it

Gibbs and Dr. Grace going to the basement and leaving Fornell upstairs was so funny

Love Boat

McGee talking about proposing to Delilah was the most adorable thing ever

Quinn showing off her experience and then complaining about it was so obnoxious and ungrateful

“Eleanor Bishop, can you please be my Frodo?” was the best

Jimmy calling Quinn a ‘very handsome woman’ was a definitely something I hadn’t heard before

McGee being super-awkward around Delilah was adorkable

Quinn making an insensitive joke about medication when there are people with actual mental health problems was really problematic

Torres complaining about being told to do a simple job that a kid could do was pathetic

Quinn angrily pointing out a problem that she was the cause of was peak hypocrisy

Arresting someone in front of their kid is a delicate situation, and Gibbs handled it really well

The elevator proposal was just as perfect as the original plan

Philly

McGee roasting Bishop so effortlessly was amazing

Quinn was such a dick to Francis, the poor guy

Torres was so misogynistic in saying that all women want to settle down, and wanting McGee to bail him out (and McGee shutting him down was great)

I love Reeves, his accent, and the way he talks (I just love everything about him, rip)

Quinn talking back to Gibbs and being insubordinate was just so rude

Bishop and Reeves’ greeting and hug was the cutest thing ever

Gibbs shutting down Torres’ complaining was great

Quinn using work time for personal time was so rude, and so was her dodging Bishop’s concerned questions

Bishop sitting especially close to Reeves and getting him a cheesesteak was super sweet, and the way they smiled at each other was so adorable

Reeves has a double-shoulder gun-holster like Tony’s

McGee pulling a Ziva and holding a gun in each hand was such a power move

Abby further shutting down Torres’ misogynistic attitude was even better

Bishop and Reeves were standing so close together, this was only the fourth time they spent time together and they were already so comfortable with each other

Torres not listening to McGee and Abby about the printers was plain rude

Quinn drinking on the job was so unprofessional and neglectful

Quinn is just so rude and unpleasant to everyone, I don’t know how the team was able to stand her for as long as they did

I loved how Bishop instantly backed Reeves up without hesitation or question

Quinn’s story about her old partner was sad, but it really was her fault due to her indulging in something personal until waiting until the job was over

Reeves is such a gentleman, and he and Bishop always worked so well together

The ‘you’re not my mate, she is’ was so sad and sweet at the same time

Torres giving Abby McGee’s printer instead of a new one was such a dick move, especially after she was so nice to him

Even from a purely objective standpoint, I still can’t believe the writers didn’t try to make Rishop a thing after this episode

Shell Game

Torres was being such a dick not wearing his vest Abby made for him, even just briefly

Quinn should’ve cut Francis loose the very first time they parted ways, instead of still stringing him along

That TSA agent is way too peppy

Torres is just so gross and over-sharing

Frank the dog kinda looks like Tony the dog from S2- I loved that episode

I love how Abby always goes all out for Halloween

Home Of The Brave

Abby, Bishop and McGee all trying to get Tony’s apartment was great

Bishop and McGee’s dreams about Gibbs were funny, but Quinn’s dream about Gibbs was the grossest, creepiest thing ever

Ducky quoting Hamlet was a very Ducky thing to do, and so was his rules about using his hat for nonsense

Bishop getting Medina to join her in terrible singing was awesome

McGee talking about Delilah was adorable

The veteran-deportation subplot was so important

Torres was such an asshole putting himself in the draw to get Tony’s apartment- he didn’t even know him

Pay to Play (technically Ep. 9, but the two episodes originally aired in the wrong order with continuity errors for some reason)

Reeves getting Bishop her favourite chips was the sweetest thing ever- how could the writers consistently put things like that in the script and not make Rishop a thing- I don’t get why they added Qasim into the mix, then have him die, then have Bishop and Torres become a thing

The congresswoman’s gun-control opinion was actually really interesting

The Torres/driving instructor “You okay, sir?” “I stare death in the face every day.” exchange was great

Quinn was being so nosy, invading Reeves’ privacy and spying on a classified file of his

The highlighting of how important a base is to a small town was really good

Torres’ attempts throughout the episode to one-up Reeves were stupid and juvenile, and just stemmed from his own jealousy and insecurity

Enemy Combatant (technically Ep. 8, but the two episodes originally aired in the wrong order with continuity errors for some reason)

Bishop’s brothers are the absolute best, ‘we just want to make sure he’s not a deranged serial killer or a vegan’ was hilarious and so was them taking over her desk and interacting with the team

Jimmy attempting to deep-fry a turkey and getting in an accident was Very Jimmy

Of course Torres was insensitive about faiths and religions

Even Torres thought Bishop and Reeves were together (and complimented his jawline in the process), and so did Quinn (and of course she was an asshole about it)

The way Reeves looked at Bishop, COME ON, and ‘that brain of yours is brilliant’ COME ON!!

Torres being surprised Bishop could speak another language, seriously?

Ugh, Qasim’s so cute, poor thing didn’t deserve to die (and especially the way he did), rip

‘Big, big fan of your sister’ AWWW

John shutting down the elevator (how’d he know how to do that?) and Rob translating British slang for the others was great

The ‘fake terrorist’ plotline is so important, and it really isn’t exaggerated at all- things like that happen every day

Bishop and Qasim were such a power couple at Gitmo, and him retelling his story was so touching and powerful

Reeves flipping the gun out of the yogi guy’s hands and pointing it at him was seriously cool

‘I broke rule 12’ and Gibbs supporting it was awesome

‘Thank God, we thought it was Gibbs’ was amazing

To reiterate one of my original points- I still don’t get why the writers made Qasim Bishop’s boyfriend, only to kill him off a few episodes later, especially because they’d already written multiple instances of her and Reeves being more than friends and could’ve just continued to explore that instead? Don’t get me wrong- Bishop and Qasim (Qishop? Basim?) were an adorable couple, but their relationship was a weird, unnecessary addition to the plot

The Tie That Binds

Emily continues to be one of the best characters ever, and Fornell continues to have some of the best reactions ever

Of course Quinn was being annoying about Gibbs’ rules

One thing NCIS always does well is casting, especially with actors playing younger versions of their older counterparts

Reeves talking smack is one of the best things ever

The word ‘twonk’ is rife with joke potential in the late 2010s

POW!-Nog sounds disgusting, no offence to Abby

Will Torres ever not be insensitive about dead people

The conversation between old and young Ducky was hilarious

Ducky and Mr. Rin were so cute

Emily’s termite plan was pretty ingenious and worked perfectly, and the scene between her and Fornell was adorable

Willoughby

Qishop/Basim were so cute ‘just wanted to walk Ellie to her desk’ AWW

The ‘exploding plane’ gag was a little cliche, but it did work pretty well

‘the one that looks like a sculpture’ was a pretty great description of Reeves, and Qasim saying he put Bishop as his emergency contact was SO CUTE

Bishop being worried about Reeves was so sweet

Quinn and Torres on a stakeout is a terrible idea, and so are the two of them

Torres taking extra donuts was such a dick move, and so was Quinn complaining about the window when it was her idea in the first place

‘thanks for the non-marinated steak’ was a great casual, Vance-esque burn

Reeves talking about his past and Bishop was so sad- I was nearly crying

I remember watching this scene and being so frustrated that Bishop didn’t pull Qasim to the ground with her, but the grip on each other’s hands was pretty light, plus the fact that he had bullets pushing him in the opposite direction meant that there wasn’t really any other outcome

Poor Bishop- just when she thought she’d found happiness

The scene with Bishop and Reeves was so sad

Again, I still don’t get why the writers made Bishop and Qasim a thing if they were just going to kill him off and have more-than-friends moments with Bishop and Reeves

Off the Grid

Torres trying to mooch off Quinn’s gift was such a dick move, but what else would you expect from him

Poor Bishop, her past year-and-a-bit has been terrible in terms of relationships

Quinn trying to talk to Bishop when she clearly wanted to be left in peace and quiet, seriously?

Quinn breaking Kelly’s plate, then roping in Abby to try and cover it up and thinking Gibbs wouldn’t notice was so naive and insensitive

McGee and Torres’ little setup was pretty slick, ngl

It’s amazing what facial hair can do to someone’s appearance

Gibbs believes in Abby with all his heart, aww

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Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps- beef shaved steak pan seared in butter, salt/pepper, garlic powder, threw in some mozzarella, chopped onions and would’ve thrown in peppers if I had them. Lettuce wraps from jimmy johns but any grocery store lettuce heads would work 🤘🏽 http://bit.ly/2ZvRFIm

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Food of “Root Beer Floats and Green Tea” part 2 chapters 26-43

Here are the foods mentioned from Lucille’s dinner to their first date, Valentine’s Day, food made for Johnny while he was sick and the trip to NYC. (aka the rest of those 6 months between TKK1 and TKK2′s adventures in Okinawa)

The juice and eggs you have when your mom tries to corner you into inviting the guy you have a crush on and his mom over for dinner.

Lucille’s traditional several course Italian dinner. (With wine from Laura) antipasto/antipasti- Charcuterie Board

Primi : gnocci

Secondi: pollo alla 'Ncip 'Nciap with Insalata (salad) and bread Dolce: Torta setteveli

Lucille’s other desserts mentioned: cannoli, bombolone, biscotti, panna cotta, amaretti, tiramisu, cakes, and tortes Laura’s pizza rolls while Sid is out. First “date” at Spago's duck sausage pizza Ali’s date salads with Daniel Ali date with Johnny: Ali always got steaks and burgers and lobster. She wasn't a cheap date. They always got dessert. Spago’s artichoke and eggplant calzone, with garlic lemon and almonds paste cake (Most of Spago’s menu from the linked review was mentioned) Movies with the ghost of your ex, popcorn and sour patch kids

Lucille’s valentine’s day recommendations: Chocolate biscotti, truffle, candies, caramels, Laura and Lucille’s new Valentine’s day tradition: high tea at the Getty Villa Mad science baking at the Browns: salsa cupcakes, desert with vinegar A little more normal valentine’s day baking: mint cupcakes, heart cupcakes Johnny’s lavender cookies

Daniel’s Valentine’s Day Truffles

Angry drunk Bobby’s beer and Twizzlers (For biting)

Jimmy’s you gotta eat something you’re super drunk: burgers and French fries Brunch with Ali:

Omelet for Daniel

French toast and coffee with 5 sugar packets for Ali. Mr. Miyagi’s get well soon Johnny: tea, Okayu, Nabe

Coffee and donuts from Tommy and Dutch

Jimmy’s Lake house chorizo and boerewors

Breakfast with Mr. Miyagi of rice and soup, fish, vegetables, tamagoyaki

We've got American hot dogs, burgers with grilled onions, and some South African boerewors. This is my first attempt at those, so blame me if you don't like it. The butcher guy gave me like an hour-long conversation on how to cook them properly, so I hope I did okay. Also grilled some other veggies, asparagus, potato, Brussel sprouts, bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant. So eat some vegetables too," Jimmy said, looking pointedly at the guys. "Tommy marinated and seasoned those, so all complaints on flavor go to him."

Brown’s lemon tart Mr. Miyagi’s first kata with both boys bento: fish, onigiri (simple seaweed), salad

Abuelas tacos on the beach and coconut ice cream

Mrs. LaRusso’s: spring risotto. Lots of vegetables and some homemade pesto and canoli w/ choc chip

Tommy’s aunt’s pulled pork sandwiches

New York City Pizza near the MET

Continental breakfast at the hotel in New York with the Cobras Coney island: cheesesteak dog and chili cheese fries, guys got tacos

Bobby’s bribing with ice cream.

Nonnio’s salt water taffy: teaberry, or molasses mint peppermint, wintergreen, and spearmint

Nonnia’s Limonata and cookies

New York Style cheesecake Chocolate, strawberry swirl, original, one with lemon and coconut, a salted caramel, and a brownie one.

Bagels and lox Prom punch and cupcake

Johnny’s graduation cake from Laura

Pre Okinawa chaos: (breakfast made by Daniel) eggs, toast and coffee

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After more than a year of large-scale fairs, festivals and events being a no-go because of the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s actually the sun, in case you’ve forgotten what it looks like.

There are things to go and do this summer all over Southern California, from family favorites like the OC Fair and Pageant of the Masters to music festivals such as Hard Summer and BeachLife. While many of the events happening will be modified, and in many cases with smaller audiences than before the pandemic, there are still ways to get out and celebrate.

There’s one big caveat here: If we learned anything in the last year, it’s that plans can change fast. Be sure to check refund and cancellation policies before plunking down your cryptocurrency. And you will need to stay on top of COVID-19 precautions, which are also a moving target. Your best bet? Checking with the events’ websites and social media pages for the latest updates and pricing. Be advised that tickets for many events are required to be purchased in advance.

And even though events are being scheduled well into the fall, we’re capping our list as events through the end of September for now.

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May

San Bernardino County Fair

The SBC Fair is back for three weekends, but you will need to purchase tickets online in advance. This year, the admission price gets you access to the entertainment and includes the carnival rides. You can also nosh on fair food and see livestock exhibits.

When: May 29-31; June 4-6; June 11-13

Where: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St., Victorville

Information: sbcfair.com

June

Home Grown Fun

The San Diego County Fair is scaling back for 2021 with a smaller event that has the spirit of the fair. Expect a Ferris wheel, carousel, food, agricultural-themed exhibits and more.

When: June 11-July 4 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar

Information: sdfair.com

Palm Springs ShortFest

The annual festival of short films had more than 5,500 submissions. The schedule will be released in early June.

When: June 22-28

Where: Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs

Information: psfilmfest.org

The Redlands Bowl Music Festival will start its season online before moving to in-person events this summer. (File photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival

The Redlands Bowl will start its season online before moving to in-person programming. The lineup has not yet been announced.

When: Select nights June 25-Aug. 13

Where: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands

Information: redlandsbowl.org

Summer Roots Craft Beer and Music Festival

Brew Ha Ha Productions will debut a new festival featuring reggae and rock bands and craft beer. Performers include Fortunate Youth, The Expendables, Pacific Dub, Arise Roots, Eli-Mac, Bikini Trill and Roots of Mine.

When: June 26

Where: Oak Canyon Park, 5305 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado

Information: summerrootsfest.com/

July

Festival season in Laguna Beach

This seaside enclave will again draw hordes of visitors as Laguna Beach’s three summer art festivals are back. The Festival of Arts will boast work by more than 100 artists, hands-on art demonstrations and live music. The Sawdust Art Festival spotlights the creations of Laguna Beach artists, with more than 200 locals represented. Laguna Art-A-Fair is a juried competition of more than 100 artists from around the world.

When: Festival of Arts, July 5-Sept. 3; Sawdust and Art-A-Fair, July 2-Sept. 5

Where: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach; Sawdust, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach; Art-A-Fair, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Information: foapom.com; sawdustartfestival.org; art-a-fair.com

Pageant of the Masters

One of Southern California’s signature events returns with nightly displays of tableaux vivants, or living pictures, featuring volunteers in elaborate costumes and makeup posing to recreate classic works of art. This year’s theme is “Made in America: Trailblazing Artists and Their Stories” and works depicted will include John Trumbull’s portrait of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks,” as well other iconic paintings by Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt and Norman Rockwell. Pageant tickets include admission to the neighboring Laguna Beach Festival of Arts.

When: July 7-Sept. 3

Where: Irvine Bowl, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Information: 800-487-3378; foapom.com

Midland, shown here at the 2018 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, will headline Mission Fest in San Juan Capistrano in July. (File photo by Matt Masin, Contributing Photographer)

Mission Fest

Headlined by country band Midland, this fest will also include performances from Devin Dawson, the White Buffalo, Daring Greatly and The James Kelly Band. Expect wine, local food, vendors and activities.

When: July 10

Where: The OutPost at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, 27174 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano

Information: missionfest.com

OC Fair

Cute baby animals, carnival rides and vats full of deep-fried wonderment — there’s nothing like a county fair. While the dates, hours and prices will be familiar to veteran fair-goers, organizers plan to have capacity limits, fewer rides and booths and a new layout of the fairgrounds to avoid crowding. Admission tickets must be purchased in advance online. The 2021 Toyota Concert Series will present shows at Pacific Amphitheatre most nights of the fair. Concert tickets are sold separately but include fair admission.

When: July 16-Aug. 15 (Wednesdays-Sundays)

Where: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Information: ocfair.com; pacamp.com

In this Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 file photo, a festival goer is silhouetted before a Ferris wheel against the sky at dusk next during Hard Summer Music Festival at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The festival plans to return in July, but with a new home at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino. (File photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Hard Summer Music Festival

Insomniac’s big EDM/hip-hop crossover festival moves from Fontana to San Bernardino this year with artists including Future, 2 Chainz and Dillon Francis. Note that it’s open to guests 18 and older only.

When: July 31-Aug. 1

Where: NOS Event Center, 689 S. E St., San Bernardino

Information: hardsummer.com

August

Uptown Jazz Festival

The 10th annual event went virtual in 2020, but in 2019 attracted nearly 10,000 jazz fans. The city announced in May that the event would return in August, but lineup information has not yet been revealed.

When: Aug. 21

Where: Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach

Beyond Wonderland

Insomniac’s massive EDM fest announced in April that it was moving from June to August. The lineup includes Tiesto, Kayzo, Dillon Francis and more. Attendees must be at least 18.

When: Aug. 27-28

Where: NOS Event Center, 689 S. E St., San Bernardino

Information: socal.beyondwonderland.com

The Orange International Street Fair draws hundreds of thousands to downtown Orange for the three-day event.

September

Orange International Street Fair

It’s simply not Labor Day weekend in SoCal without this massive food and beverage festival, which began as a celebration of Orange’s centennial in 1973 and grew into a sprawling event attracting half a million visitors. Booths run by nonprofits will offer a vast array of food items, from egg rolls and gyros to cheesesteaks and brats, plus craft beer and wine. The 3-day event will also have arts and crafts booths, kids’ activities and continuous live entertainment.

When: Sept. 3-5

Where: Area surrounding Chapman Avenue and Glassell Street, Orange

Information: orangestreetfair.org

Same Same But Different

This year’s festival will feature Big Gigantic, STS9 and J. Worra and is going bigger with its production, with larger stages and LED screens and lasers. There will be limited attendance and guests will have to either be vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test before entering.

When: Sept. 9-12

Where: Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris.

Information: ssbdfest.com

BeachLife Festival

The event’s second edition has moved from May to September and will include sets from Jane’s Addiction, Counting Crows, Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley performing the music of their father Bob Marley, Fitz and the Tantrums, Cage the Elephant and more. This year will mark the debut of the Speakeasy stage, curated by Pennywise’s Jim Lindberg and celebrated South Bay chef David LeFevre will curate the chef lineup for the stage-side pop-up restauramt.

When: Sept. 10-12

Where: Seaside Lagoon, 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach

Information: beachlifefestival.com

God’s House of Hip Hop 20/20 Summer Fest

This Christian hip-hop, Latin Christian hip-hop and gospel hip-hop festival will finally make its debut after having to cancel its inaugural plans in 2020. Performers include Alex Zurdo, Derek Minor, Flame, WHATUPRG, Angie Rose, Canton Jones, Manny Montes and more.

When: Sept. 17-18

Where: Banc of California Stadium, 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

Information: 2020summerfest.com

A classic street rod drives up Euclid Avenue in downtown Ontario on Friday evening, Sept. 20, 2019 during the opening night of the 7th annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion. The event is expected to return in September. (File photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion

Celebrate Route 66 with classic cars, tribute acts and family fun in Ontario. The event usually draws more than 1,000 vintage rides and lots of car lovers.

When: Sept 17-18

Where: More than 22 square blocks along Euclid Avenue in Ontario

Information: Route66CruisinReunion.com

So Cal Hoedown

In April, the festival announced a move from June to September. The fourth edition of this punk-leaning fest will include the Horrorpops, Face to Face, Fishbone and more.

When: Sept. 18

Where: Port of Los Angeles, 3011 Miner St., San Pedro

Information: socalhoedown.com

Idyllwild Renaissance Faire

Travel back in time to “The Shire of Idyllwild” for this mountain community Renaissance festival with vendors, entertainment food and more.

When: Sept. 24-26

Where: Camp Emerson, 53115 Idyllbrook Drive, Idyllwild

Information: idyllwildrenfaire.com

Ohana Festival

The fifth edition of the festival will be headlined by Kings of Leon on Friday, fest curator Eddie Vedder on Saturday and Pearl Jam on Sunday. Other performers include Brandi Carlile, Spoon, Cold War Kids, My Morning Jacket and more.

When: Sept. 24-26

Where: Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point.

Information: ohanafest.com

Other events to be determined

LA County Fair

The Los Angeles County Fair, which usually opens Labor Day weekend and runs for weeks at Fairplex in Pomona, plans to hold a smaller celebration in 2021 but hasn’t announced dates. Information: lacountyfair.com

Long Beach Greek Fest

The Long Beach Greek Fest has announced that it will bring back the food, dancing and more on Labor Day weekend at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church but hasn’t released specifics. Information: lbgreekfest.org

Vans U.S. Open of Surfing

Organizers say this popular annual event will return this year, but have yet to announce dates. Besides featuring the world’s best surfers, the U.S. Open also offers skateboarding and BMX competitions in a temporary arena south of the Huntington Beach Pier. Information: vansusopenofsurfing.com

Pacific Symphony to stream free concert Tuesday to mark anniversary of George Floyd’s death

Gwen Stefani adds dates to her ‘Just A Girl’ Las Vegas residency

Punk rock band X is coming to Pacific Amphitheatre with Los Lobos and the Blasters

Billie Eilish announces three concert dates at The Forum in 2022

Festival Pass: BeachLife announces 2021 lineup

-on May 25, 2021 at 12:21AM by Staff report

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From Questlove's vegetarian cheesesteaks, to rapper-approved hot chicken, and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville empire, here are the best musician-owned food brands and collaborations you can pick up online.

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Philly Cheesesteak Rolls

Spoiler alert: this was a very disappoint bake at the end of a day of really great bakes.

I found this recipe to make homemade hoagies for cheesesteaks, and I thought that would be fun instead of buying day old Jimmy John’s bread or hoagie rolls in a pack of six that we only need two of. I know now that this is worth buying, not worth making.

These were right on track until the very last step before baking: you’re supposed to sort of put a slit in the top of each one — not all the way through the top bun, just sort of score it. As soon as I did that, my rolls that had been rising for an hour deflated. They baking pretty flat, and they didn’t come out airy. They came out pretty tough. We still used them for the sandwiches, but it was a real workout for our jaws.

Recipe: https://www.rockrecipes.com/homemade-philly-cheesesteak/

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You’ve Heard of Ghost Kitchens. Meet the Ghost Franchises. A video from MrBeast, a 22-year-old YouTube star with 54 million subscribers, usually goes something like this: An outlandish setup — say, staging a fake robbery — results in a fan’s winning thousands of dollars or a new car. But in late December, MrBeast (real name: Jimmy Donaldson, an upbeat bro from North Carolina) dropped something different on his viewers. “I literally just opened 300 restaurants all across America,” he said in a December video announcing MrBeast Burger, a chain serving smash burgers and fries. “But we only serve people through delivery apps.” But MrBeast Burger is not quite what most of us think of as a chain, or even a restaurant. In exchange for a cut of sales revenue, the brand supplies the name, logo, menu, recipes and publicity images to any restaurant owner with the space and staff to make burgers as a side hustle. When a customer orders from the MrBeast Burger in Midvale, Utah, the food is prepared at a location of the red-sauce chain Buca di Beppo, following a standardized MrBeast recipe. In Manhattan, a MrBeast Burger is prepared at the neighborhood bar Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails. Call it a ghost franchise — and expect to see many more of them this year, with and without celebrity names attached. In December, Virtual Dining Concepts, the company behind MrBeast Burger, announced similar ventures with the TV personality Mario Lopez and the “Jersey Shore” alumnus Pauly D. The parent company of Nextbite, another pioneer of the model, received $120 million in venture-capital funding in October for its 13 virtual brands. Franklin Junction, founded last year, helps restaurants do business as known food brands, including Wow Bao and Nathan’s Famous. Companies like Future Foods, Combo Kitchen and the Local Culinary are all making similar plays. In the delivery app era, the ghost franchise can be a lifeline for the independent restaurateur, a way to make thousands of dollars a month in a devastating time. It can also be a liability, exploding the marketplace in ways that serve big brands more than small businesses. James Garofalo, 52, grew up working at his father’s diner in Chicago Heights, Ill. Now, he’s the chief operating officer at Goddess and the Baker, a cafe with several locations in Chicago and one in Brookfield, Wis. At first, Mr. Garofalo was skeptical of the ghost-franchise model. But as the pandemic cut off foot traffic, he decided it might make sense. “At this point, you’re looking for ways to generate dollars, keep staff on,” he added. Mr. Garofalo now runs 12 of Nextbite’s ghost franchises out of the kitchen of his Brookfield cafe: Monster Mac, the Big Melt, Grilled Cheese Society, Miss Mazy’s Amazin’ Chicken, Toss It Up, CraveBurger, Outlaw Burger, Ghost Grille, Firebelly Wings, Wild Wild Wings, the Wing Dynasty and HotBox by Wiz, from rapper Wiz Khalifa. The day-to-day is less chaotic than it sounds. Delivery-app orders stream into one tablet, and the takeout containers all come from the same pile; nothing is branded except HotBox orders, and those have just a sticker. Recipes from Nextbite’s Colorado test kitchen are easy to follow, and the company recommends ingredients from the suppliers Mr. Garofalo already uses. Nextbite takes a 45 percent cut of sales, but handles all delivery-app fees, which would be, for Mr. Garofalo, as high as 30 percent per order. In his best month so far, he cleared $20,000 across the 12 brands. The arrangement has allowed Mr. Garofalo to add new types of food without the labor of menu development or the worry of muddying his own brand. But what restaurant owners are really buying from these companies is not just recipes or a cutesy name. They’re buying a solution to a problem facing every small restaurant that’s living as a name on a screen among all the other names on a screen: visibility. “Before Covid, you had some restaurants that did not need to be on these third-party systems,” said Kymme Williams-Davis, the owner of Bushwick Grind, a cafe in Brooklyn. “But now every restaurant, every cafe, every commercial kitchen and every ghost kitchen is on these apps. It’s more competitive.” If someone on her block searches Grubhub for espresso, Bushwick Grind is buried below more than 20 shops, some of them miles away. The business model hinges on deals the ghost-franchise parent companies strike with third-party delivery apps (which are notorious for taking advantage of workers and restaurants), using the leverage of having hundreds of listable “restaurants” to broker top spots for them in search results. If a customer in the Brookfield area searches for grilled cheese on DoorDash, Grilled Cheese Society comes up as the first suggestion. In a search for wings, Firebelly is third and Wild Wild Wings is fourth. “Like anyone else, we pay to be on apps and we pay for placement,” said Geoff Madding, Nextbite’s chief executive. He added, “The more value you’re bringing, probably the stronger negotiating position you’re in.” In January, Ms. Williams-Davis started selling online as Mariah’s Cookies, the Virtual Dining Concepts brand partnership with the singer Mariah Carey, as a test run to see if the extra sales could help Bushwick Grind “stay alive during this really unprecedented time,” she said. She had to close for six months last year, she said, after her father and several of his cousins died from Covid-19. Her cafe is an exemplar of a community-minded business; she runs a community refrigerator, feeds vaccine workers and has plans to open an urban farm. “I don’t want to contribute to not buying local, right?” she said. “In one way, if you’re buying from Mariah’s Cookies, and that name and that advertising machine can get customers, you kind of are buying local because I’m making the cookies. But at the same time, the perception is that you’re not buying local. I’m on the fence. But if it nets out to hurt small businesses, it’s not something I’m going to continue to do.” Nationwide, more than 150 MrBeast Burgers are operating out of locations of Buca di Beppo, Bravo! Italian Kitchen, Brio Italian Grille and Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta. Those four restaurant chains are owned and operated by Robert Earl, the founder of Planet Hollywood; Virtual Dining Concepts, which operates MrBeast Burger, was co-founded by Mr. Earl and his son, Robbie Earl. Similarly, many of Franklin Junction’s ghost franchises are operated out of a Ruby Tuesday or a Frisch’s Big Boy, chains owned by Franklin Junction’s parent company NRD Capital, a private equity firm. But even an independent restaurant can get a virtual brand up and running in less than 30 days, with few limits to the number of brands one owner can take on. And that potential speed of proliferation could result in a delivery-app ecosystem where the ghost-franchise parent companies duke it out at the top, while the truly independent restaurants are pushed farther down the list. In New York City, this is already happening. If you’ve noticed the torrent of perplexing restaurant names on delivery apps, many of them confusingly similar, this too is a manifestation of the ghost franchise. When Jacky Cheng, a resident of the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, ordered from Village Breakfast Snob on DoorDash, “it didn’t really cross my mind that it was a ghost kitchen,” he said. “Although it should have, because who the heck names their restaurant that?” The food, he later found out, came from a bodega in the East Village that is operating as at least 10 ghost brands, including LA Breakfast Club and American Cheesesteaks. New York is now home to the Pancake Snob, Breakfast Burrito Snob, Sushi Snob, Pad Thai Snob, Chicken Tikka Snob and Snobby Chicken Wings. There’s also the Burger Bae and Breakfast Be Loved. The style of these names creates a marketplace that parallels Amazon in some ways, said Lea Chu, a group director of naming at the brand strategy firm Siegel & Gale. You have a need — there, a hole puncher; here, a breakfast burrito — and a hyper-specific listing is there to fill it. Seven years ago, Ms. Chu surveyed the name of every restaurant in Manhattan, a project that took weeks. Restaurant owners usually want names that won’t sound silly in a year, she said. Here, that matters less. “What’s the worst that could happen?” Ms. Chu said. “Your name becomes irrelevant and you have to change it? It probably doesn’t matter. There’s so much fluctuation in this restaurant landscape that everyone’s going to be used to names changing all the time.” For now, we seem to be entering a period in which every “Bachelorette” contestant from the last 18 years will have a virtual deli. Mario’s Tortas Lopez and Pauly D’s Italian Subs are listed in dozens of markets. Since January, at least 130 outlets of Guy Fieri’s first virtual brand, Flavortown Kitchen, have opened. And MrBeast Burger has already spread to Canada. A following of 54 million YouTube subscribers sells a lot of sandwiches — more than a million in the first two months, in fact. “My son is 18, my daughter is 14, and they think MrBeast is hilarious,” said Cece Kaufman, an interior designer in San Francisco. In December, the family went on what Ms. Kaufman cheerfully called a “road trip” — a 40-minute drive into the delivery zone of the closest MrBeast Burger, to meet a DoorDash driver carrying three smash burgers and two orders of fries. The teenagers, like most ghost kitchen customers, had no idea where the food was made. “They didn’t care,” Ms. Kaufman said. “The wrapper had the MrBeast stickers on it, so they thought it was great.” Source link Orbem News #Franchises #Ghost #heard #Kitchens #Meet #youve

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