Did You Know - Philippe's Edition

The Century-Long History of Philippe’s and Its Famous French Dip Sandwich

As for the creation of Philippe’s French dip, Andrew Binder says it was the byproduct of a happy accident. Although French immigrant Philippe Mathieu launched the restaurant in 1908 at its first location at 300 N. Alameda Ave., it wasn’t until he moved the eatery to 246 Aliso St. in 1918 that he would make his serendipitous mistake, inadvertently dropping a roll into pan drippings from a roast and serving it to a customer. The diner, who, according to Andrew Binder, was a fireman (it’s a common misconception that he was a policeman), apparently enjoyed it so much that he came back the next day with some friends and asked for it again — and the rest is history.

(KCET.org)

Did You Know - Oysters Edition

12 Oysters You Should Know

A handy visual guide to the ambrosial bivalves

Hog Island Sweetwaters

• Origin: Tomales Bay, California
• Grower: John Finger
• Flavor profile: Hog Island Sweetwaters are a little sweet, as the name would suggest, but have a great mineral finish.

Complete list (FoodRepublic.com)

This Is True

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Helpful Tips - Buying Your Car Some New Shoes Edition

8 Things to Know Before Upgrading Your Wheels and Tires

1. Where Rubber Meets Road

• All those letters and numbers on the side of the tire? Well, they mean some pretty important stuff. Take a 215/55R16 93H, for example, the smallest tire available on the current-generation Honda Civic sedan. That means the tire has a section width (the distance from sidewall to sidewall) of 215 millimeters, an aspect ratio of 55 (because the sidewall measures 55 percent of the section width), a radial construction (hence the ‘R’) and an interior diameter designed to fit on a 16-inch wheel. The 93 represents the load index, or the amount of weight the tire can support, while the ‘H’ is a speed rating, meaning it’s good for 130 mph.

2. Hub Size Hubbub

• When it comes to wheels, it’s about more than just diameter and width, and your vehicle’s bolt pattern can be the difference between wheels that fit and ones that don’t. Sure, a 16-inch wheel with a five-lug bolt pattern may seem simple, but hub sizes vary greatly depending on make and model. Picture the bolt pattern as a circle measured at the center of each wheel stud. A bolt pattern of 5×100, then, would mean five wheel studs with a diameter of 100 millimeters. Make sure you check out this number before you sign the dotted line.

5. Size Matters

• When it comes to price, that is. As the diameter of the wheel increases, so does the price, though generally in manageable increments. Where the move to a larger wheelset really sneaks up on your wallet is when it comes to tires. Unlike wheels, tires can cost a great deal as the size increases, easily pushing beyond $500 a tire, depending on make and model.

Complete list (AutoGuide.com)

This Is True

(CavemanCircus.com)

They See Me Rollin' - Mazda Edition

(SpeedHunters.com)

I'd Try This

This Barbecue Brisket Mac & Cheese Burrito Will Demolish Your Hunger 

Why this Huntington Park barbecue spot earns a place in LA's smoked meat scene

There’s a brisket, macaroni, and barbecue beans option that ranks among the most popular combinations, while the fully loaded version includes snips of hot link and weighs in at about two pounds.

(LA.Eater.com)