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Thursday, June 1, 2023 Volume 69 | Number 39
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Restaurant Week
Greater Palm Springs eateries offer tasty prix fixe menus at delicious prices • In a study to improve hospital design for children, researchers polled 250 kids about their opinions on clowns. The verdict was unanimous: Every single one reported disliking or fearing them. Well, so do some adults. • A Texas woman named Verda Byrd, adopted by a Black family in the 1940s, only discovered she was white after finding her adoption papers in 2013. • In 1987, a barge left New York for North Carolina with a whopping 3,168 tons of trash on board. North Carolina didn’t want it either, so the barge traveled for seven long months trying (and failing) to find someone to take it, launching a national conversation on the subject of landfills and recycling. • The town of Dull in Scotland has been twinned with the town of Boring, Oregon, since 2012. • Because goats can eat poison ivy with no ill effects, some farmers rent out the animals to clear parks, golf courses and historical sites without having to use chemicals or herbicides. • A nuclear bomb is stuck somewhere in the ice on the coast of Greenland. • Retired NFL wide receiver Steve Smith left his cleats on the field after every game to raise awareness of homeless people who don’t have shoes.
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or 10 days, foodies can please their palates at dozens of Coachella Valley restaurants serving up special lunch and dinner menus, including prix fixe selections and exclusive offerings. Whether relaxing al fresco during a poolside patio lunch or indulging in a sunset dinner, participating restaurants will include 4 Saints at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, Catalan, Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Cowboy Cantina, Daniel’s Table, El Patio (Palm Springs and La Quinta), Fuzion Five, Gigi’s Restaurant + Bar, J’s Deli, June Hill’s Table, Larkspur Grill, Maleza at Drift Hotel, The Pink Cabana, Pomme Frite, Si Bon, State Fare Bar & Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton, TRIO, Wildest Restaurant + Bar and over five dozen others that beckon to both visitors and residents alike. Diners will also receive a Summer Eats Pass which provides mobile dining discounts. Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity. Most restaurants will also offer regular menu choices at regular prices. Guests are encouraged to make reservations in advance. As summer begins, this is the chance to experience new eateries and support the local community. Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is held June 2-11. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch ranges from $35$15, dinner ranges from $59-$39. To view participating restaurants visit dinegps.com.
1. MOVIES: When was the first “Star Wars” movie released? 2. GEOGRAPHY: In which body of water is Bermuda located? 3. TELEVISION: Who was the first host of the game show “Jeopardy!”? 4. ANATOMY: Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination? 5. LITERATURE: Which short story is described as the first modern detective story? 6. ANCIENT WORLD: Which two cities were destroyed by a volcano in 79 A.D.?
Fascinating facts about tea • Not all teas are created equal. Most teas (black, green, oolong, and white) come from the plant Camellia sinensis and are naturally caffeinated. Herbal teas are infused by dried herbs, fruits, or flowers like chamomile or echinacea. Red tea, which derives from a South African plant, is in a separate category as well. • The perfect water temp varies by tea variety. Green and white teas require water between 175 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit, while the strongest variety, black, needs boiling water of 212 degrees Fahrenheit. • Cold brewing reduces bitterness. No tolerance for bitter tastes? Cold brewing is a slower pro-
cess that lessens the risk of bitterness caused by oversteeping. It works for many loose leaf teas, including oolongs and herbals. • Making iced tea is a different process. When brewing iced tea, double the amount of leaves you’d normally use. That way, the ice doesn’t dilute the flavor too much. Or, freeze cubes of iced tea to use instead of ice! • Drinking a cup can boost your focus. Tea contains a special amino acid called L-theanine which, research suggests, may help you focus and relax your mind without making you feel drowsy.
7. U.S. CITIES: What is the nickname of Albuquerque’s (New Mexico) minor league baseball team? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What does “en croute” mean? 9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What kind of farm did Jimmy Carter have before he became president? 10. AD SLOGANS: Which restaurant urges customers to “Eat fresh”? (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc. Answer on page 6