Yep, It’s definitely not fall yet. Instead, the summer heat continues and the desire to chill out in the shade or the A/C is strong. You might be in need of some good podcasts, books, TV shows or new music to get you through these still-warm days.
Read on for what the 225 Dine team is into right now.
For some authentic Mexican food inspo
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Rick Andrew Martinez’s Instagram feed
“This Bon Appetit contributor seems to be living the sweet life. He was recently traveling around Mexico, researching for an upcoming cookbook. And now that he’s to the actual writing part, Martinez has settled down in a house in Mazatlán, on the western coast of Mexico in the state of Sinaloa. From there, he’s provided a look at what he’s cooking at home with fresh ingredients he’s found at local markets. That’s everything from cochinita pibil to mole to menudo (it’s made from tripe but he still makes it look appetizing). Check out his feed for some food inspo, and then head over to Ideal Market on Sherwood Forest Boulevard or La Morenita on Florida Boulevard to gather your own ingredients for dinner.”
—Benjamin Leger, managing editor
For belly laughs and positive vibes
Alexis Feacher (aka @yungbbq) on Instagram
“If you’re not following @yungbbq on Instagram, then what are you doing? There’s a reason this relatable, free-spirited, always-on-beat dancer has 1.2 million followers on Instagram. Whether she’s breaking it down to Missy Elliot in the rain or dancing to Chris Brown in her living room, @yungbbq has a way of brightening your day with just one video. Scroll through her feed anytime you want to cheer up or be encouraged to dance like no one is watching.”
—Cynthea Corfah, staff writer
For a dark-comedy binge
‘Russian Doll’ on Netflix
“It feels like the Groundhog Day concept is all the rage these days. (Was it 2017’s Happy Death Day that reignited the trend?) I always think shows and movies that follow the same-day-on-a-loop storyline will be cliche or trite—and I’m consistently proven wrong. Russian Doll is a fresh take carried by leads Natasha Lyonne and Charlie Barnett. As my husband put it, this show is an ‘investment,’ because you’re not really sure what it’s trying to say until the end of episode three. That’s when Barnett’s character is introduced, and the whole show is flipped upside down. As the characters become vulnerable, you really start rooting for them—and appreciating what the show has to say about mental health. I wasn’t ready for the season finale—it felt like eight short episodes of this universe just weren’t enough.”
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—Jennifer Tormo, editor