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  1. both sides of a breakup
    Both Sides of a Breakup: She Moved in, He DisappearedHe worshipped her back in high school — in their 20s, reality set in.
  2. How to Redecorate After Your Ex Has Moved Out When home is where the broken heart is, here’s how to start moving on.
  3. hair today
    What Your Hairstylist Knows About Love The juiciest stories from the people who’ve heard it all. 
  4. breakups
    Are You an Exaholic? Better than an alcoholic; worse than a chocoholic.
  5. both sides of a breakup
    Both Sides of a Breakup: Caught Cheating at Trader Joe’sWhatever could come between two lawyers in love?
  6. language lessons
    12 Ways to Say ‘Screw You’ in Italian Words are weapons; just ask an angry Italian.
  7. 5 Spots to Detox After Eating Your Weight in PastaIf you must.
  8. life alla moda
    Italian Fashion Blogger Gresy Daniilidis Loves Drugstore Lip Balm, FedorasPlus: She never says no to pizza.
  9. mother loving
    How to Love Your Mother Like an Italian Hint: Let her think you’re Jesus.
  10. ovaries week
    10 Men Explain Why They Became GynecologistsBecause we’ve always been curious.
  11. life alla moda
    Diesel Heiress Alessia Rosso Loves a Good Tan, Will Serve You BeerPlus: She’s a master flirt.
  12. love italian style
    I Did Laundry for Love, and Other Tales From My Roman Romance Gone WrongLove conquers all, unless he’s Italian.
  13. the dedicated
    Advice From Italian Women: Chill Out About Carbs AlreadyMeet Antonella Rana: Principessa of Pasta.
  14. life alla moda
    Designer Violante Nessi Adores Pasta, Hates Gyms“Only dogs like bones.”
  15. counter culture
    Ditch the To-Go Cup: How to Caffeinate Like an ItalianTalking all things espresso with the owner of Milanese café Sant Ambroeus.
  16. oui
    J’aime Tinder! A Dating Experiment in ParisBoy do the men there like to right-swipe.
  17. le nightlife
    French Women Don’t Get Wasted (and 8 Other Rules for Partying Like a Parisian)Do be the granddaughter of the Shah of Iran. Don’t do MDMA.
  18. Which Dish in Paris Is Better Than Sex? The first taste of a new macaron flavor — or an impossible question?
  19. true stories
    My Boyfriend, the Pot FarmerHe told me he worked in ‘sustainable agriculture.’
  20. true stories
    My Boyfriend Used a Penis PumpHe took out a contraption that looked almost like a bike-tire pump, with a small vacuumlike tube attachment.
  21. true stories
    ‘Is Your Crotch on Fire?’ 15 People on Unsafe SexBroken condoms, bad decisions, and awkward conversations.
  22. true stories
    My Boyfriend Went on a Spirit Quest and (Temporarily) Swore Off SexHis ayahuasca-cleansing experience requires giving up booze, drugs, pork, masturbation, and “exchange of bodily fluids.”
  23. 20 People on SextingSext and subtext: the stories behind the naked selfies.
  24. true stories
    My Two Nights Impersonating Anna Nicole Smith“I’m pretty sure some people thought I was a drag queen.”
  25. confessions
    20 People on Their Best Wedding HookupsAnd we don’t mean between the bride and groom.
  26. mating behavior
    Fucking on the First Date? How It Worked Out for 8 WomenAre the chances of relationship survival really the same, legs open or closed?
  27. smell ya later
    How I Turned My Persona Into the Perfect PerfumeIt involves a woman who knows exactly what I want to smell like.
  28. The Grub Street Diet
    Richard Belzer Enjoys Buffalo Burgers, ‘Crêpelike’ Pancakes,“I live in France part of the year, so, you know, I’m a food snob.”
  29. The Grub Street Diet
    D.J. Hesta Prynn ‘Houses’ Kale Chips, Gags on Green Juice, and“Kidd Kraddick and I pondered whether a Xanax can or cannot be juiced.”
  30. Interviews
    Desperately Seeking Kitchen: Phillip Kirschen-Clark Wants a Permanent Home“I’ve heard the Ryan Skeen comparison. One can’t appreciate or enjoy that.”
  31. both sides of a love story
    True Stories: She’s Marrying Her Sorority Sister“I know, it’s the stuff wet dreams are made of.”
  32. The Grub Street Diet
    VH1’s Carrie Keagan Is a Jameson Girl, Craves Carnitas Burritos“Nothing will ever beat the segment with peanut butter and jelly doughnuts from Doughnut Plant. I almost orgasmed on live TV from that.”
  33. The New York Diet
    SoulCycle Owner Julie Rice Finds Bliss at 16 Handles, Eats Gas Station Candy in“Car rides are best for sugar. It’s like it doesn’t count.”
  34. The New York Diet
    Recette Chef Jesse Schenker Makes Sandwiches After Service, Stays Late for“I was on my way out, but Claire Danes and Lena Dunham walked in, so I stayed. Who wouldn’t?!”
  35. That’s So Raven
    Cake Man Raven to Close Shop, Making Tomorrow the Last Red Velvet ThanksgivingSobs.
  36. Free Buzz
    Black Friday Free CoffeeAt Seattle’s Best.
  37. RIP
    R.I.P. Art Ginsburg, Mr. FoodAn original celebrity chef passes.
  38. Quote of the Day
    Don’t Underestimate Danny BowienSo shut it, Chang.
  39. The Spotted Prick
    Why Is Gordon Ramsay Screwing the Spotted Pig?The devil inside.
  40. Rants
    Your Allergies Are Bullsh*t, and Other Things Servers Believe“Suck it up.”
  41. both sides of a breakup
    Both Sides of a Breakup: The Virgin Who Became a Porno Rapper“I had friends fucking at their bar mitzvahs.”
  42. Munchies
    Rihanna Has Oreos and Haribo Under Her UmbrellaHungry grrrrl.
  43. Quote of the Day
    Reflections on Getting PorkedThis little piggy …
  44. Gobble
    Turkey Time: Parm-Giving Deal ExtendedDon’t lift a finger.
  45. Drunk ‘Rents
    Now Serving: Parental Happy Hour in Clinton HillGet a sitter.
  46. Unhealthy
    Bloomberg’s Junky Green RoomBecause no one wants dried seaweed.
  47. Tony Says
    Bourdain Says Fieri Is Fine, But Wells Should Be WorriedWhatever he says.
  48. Charitable Contributions
    West Elm Market Is Giving Away Free La Colombe CoffeeTo good people only.
  49. The New York Diet
    Dorie Greenspan Eats Election Day ‘World Peace’ Cookies, Preps for“The only thing more comforting than Danny Bowien’s rice porridge is a hug.”
  50. Quote of the Day
    Brooklyn Roasting Company Had a Serious Sandy PlanPreparedness is key.
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