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Wishing a happy Friday to you! Whether you're celebrating Passover, Ramadan, or Easter — or simply basking in the glow of the weekend, we hope this email finds you taking a breath and finding some peace. This week’s collection of articles focuses on the oft-overlooked need to be intentional about food and the spaces in which we consume it. We hope it serves as a reminder to you to take a beat and reclaim the joy of food — preparing and consuming it — and practicing gratitude for the nourishment it provides.
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We hope you enjoy this week’s pieces, linked below— they are for you, after all! Feel free to forward this email to someone you love ;)
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Cocus
A Hoppy Third Place
By Lauren Hodgen
As a lifelong East Coast dweller, I had no idea what to expect when I moved to Columbus, OH in 2021. My then-boss described Columbus as the “Brooklyn of the Midwest,” and while that may be a stretch, it pushed me to make the jump and move out here. I knew nothing about my new home but quickly realized how big breweries are to the culture… click here to read more.
Self-Care Lasagna
By Emily Um
Comforting. Homey. Warm. The feeling of warmth from eating a delicious meal prepared for you by someone who loves you is one of my favorite parts of the human experience. Another person who cares for you has poured their love for you in a stew, in a Sunday roast, or in a simple plate of fruit cut into bite-sized pieces. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy it… click here to read more.
Coffee Culture and Capitalism
By Anja Westhues, Illustration by Morgan Lui
It’s no secret that I love coffee. I drink at least a cup every day, and love frequenting my favorite coffee shops around New York City. There’s something so comforting about the whirring of the espresso machine, the lull of conversation, and the clinking of mugs. But I know this isn’t a unique interest… click here to read more.
Iceland Food Diary
By Rena Ikenishi
During my spring break, my boyfriend and I decided to spend a week in Iceland. There were many things that surprised me during my trip but the amazing cuisine I tried in Iceland was definitely at the top of my list. Here are a couple of my favorite meals/desserts… click here to read more.
Is Food the Ticket to Connection?
By Dani Haze
I feel so lucky to have access to all the flavors of the world here in NYC. My palette has significantly expanded since my childhood, when my mom would say to me very often, “you don’t have to like it. You just have to try it”. Like many children, I wanted my mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and ultimately nothing new. I did, however, eat a great deal of German food since my mother emigrated to the United States from there… click here to read more.
The Joy of Al Fresco Dining in NYC
By Anna Captain, Photography by Marta Charncherngkha
When the weather gets nice enough these days, city blocks chock full of restaurants begin to resemble one big salon. I hear bits of chatter as friends catch up over a bottle of wine, new relationships blossom over chopped cheeses shared in the park, and waiters scurry from restaurant to sidewalk… click here to read more.
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The Team @ Cocus Mag