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Getting him a dad sneaker just feels right—and you can’t go wrong with a pair from New Balance (one of the original icons of dad style). With EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and heel, they’re ...

A cry of identity, local pride, and renewed energy accompanies the Pacers' historic return to the NBA Finals. One of the most visible elements is the phrase "Yes 'Cers," which has become ...

He is also the author of the memoir “Yes, Chef” and the cookbook “The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food.” But the hard-hitting team heading Marcus D.C. doesn’t end with ...

Chicago’s Hilton hotels are rewriting the rules of hotel dining with restaurants that make diners say “Yes, Chef!” while savoring course after mouthwatering course. Here’s where to indulge in the city ...

We’ve been nervously chewing on a carrot since that dramatic cliffhanger hit in the closing moments of Yes, Chef! Episode 5, “Chefs Rank.” One chef exited the competition earlier in the ...

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Yes, Chef!, NBC's newest food competition series premiered on April 28, 2025, with 12 talented chefs. While the contestants were seasoned and skilled, they lacked important traits like composure ...

There is no denying Chef Katsuji Tanabe's dominating presence on Yes, Chef!, frequently turning group tasks into individual displays. His strategy has been characterized from the beginning by a desire ...

The sudden exit of Chef Katsuji Tanabe from NBC's Yes! Chef during Episode 5 has left both fans and other competitors perplexed. Katsuji voluntarily decided to withdraw from the competition, according ...

Exeter chef Lee Frank finally got the challenge he had been waiting for on this week’s episode of "Yes, Chef!" "No captains, no teams," Frank said. "I don't have to deal with anything other than ...