Lunch Break Reads: October 24, 2025

A hilarious look at the “fine dining” establishment Bros., the only Michelin‑starred restaurant in Lecce. What was billed as a 27‑course tasting menu stretched 4.5 hours, but the servings were tiny, many dishes lacked clear descriptions, allergy accommodations failed, and service was odd and forbidding.

Michelle Vanek disappeared on Mt. of the Holy Cross in 2005, setting off the largest search for a missing hiker in state history. The trail went cold until an all-women team reopened the case.

The real life story behind the movie Jerry and Marge Go Large. If you haven’t watched, I highly recommend it! And if you haven’t read the story, now is your chance!

Many carnival games are subtly rigged to make winning extremely difficult, using tactics like heavier bottles, oval hoops, or programmed claw machines. Regulators in states like New Jersey have begun cracking down, issuing citations and conducting inspections. Despite knowing the odds are stacked, people keep playing—drawn in by nostalgia, spectacle, and the thrill of a possible win.