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Santigold unveiled her highly anticipated album Spirituals this month, the follow-up to her 2018 mixtape I Don’t Want: The Gold Fire Sessions. She was supposed to head out on The Holified Tour, which she announced in June and was set to kick off in October in Atlanta, Georgia and end in November in San Diego, California. However, she canceled the tour today due to the way the pandemic has impacted the realities of touring.

“[For] the past several years we have all been through immense challenges, some physical, some mental, some spiritual, some economic,” she wrote on her website. “And yet, as we have begun to trudge on, much of the toll of that experience has been left untended as we rush back in, attempting to make up for lost time, to reconnect, catch up on bills unpaid, to escape the insanity that had begun to set in. For many of us, the landscapes we are re-entering are not the same.”

She continued, “As a touring musician, I don’t think anyone anticipated the new reality that awaited us. After sitting idle (not being able to do shows) for the past couple years, many of us like everyone else, earning no or little income during that time, every musician that could, rushed back out immediately when it was deemed safe to do shows. We were met with the height of inflation — gas, tour buses, hotels, and flight costs skyrocketed — many of our tried-and-true venues unavailable due to a flooded market of artists trying to book shows in the same cities, and positive test results constantly halting schedules with devastating financial consequences. All of that on top of the already-tapped mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional resources of just having made it through the past few years. Some of us are finding ourselves simply unable to make it work.”

Read the full statement here.

Newt Gingrich is cool enough to have a lesbian half-sibling who performed the first same-sex marriage in an American sitcom, which was later censored by China. In no other way is he cool. Newt is so uncool he can’t even identify lyrics from a Nine Inch Nails song famously covered by Johnny Cash. On Sunday, he tried to attack Pennsylvania congressional candidate John Fetterman, and only succeeded in embarrassing himself à la Fetterman’s accident-prone opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Fetterman, who has his share of tats, used to have a tattoo that quoted one of the lyrics from NIN’s “Hurt,” namely “I will make you hurt.” It’s one of the most brutal songs Trent Reznor ever wrote, filled with self-hatred and regret and even intimations of self-harm. Johny Cash, shortly before his death, recorded a devastating version of it that packing even more of a wallop after his passing.

Perhaps Gingrich never even heard the Cash version. After all, he was so busy in 2002 no longer being in Congress. Maybe that’s why he took to Twitter, cluelessly writing, “Why would Pennsylvania democratic senate candidate john fetterman have a tattoo saying ‘ i will make you hurt’?”

Gingrich’s ignorance — or maybe it was a failed joke, who knows with guys like Newt — prompted lots of helpful explanations.

And jokes, including references to his treatment of former spouses.

The response was such that the next day, Gingrich tried to spin it, roping in a dodgy claim from a rightwing site about Fetterman’s alleged gang ties: “Is Pennsylvania Democrat Fetterman’s tattoo ‘I will make you hurt’ based on his ties to the crips gang as reported by the Free Beacon or a reference to the nine inch nails heroin song ‘Hurt’. Fetterman won’t answer questions.

Actually, Fetterman has answered this question before, long ago, in a 2009 Rolling Stone profile, which pointed out the line was followed by the dates of murders that took place in Braddock, Pennsylvania, when he was its mayor. “That’s what it does to me,” Fetterman said of the lyric. “It’s very personal.” He also talked about it more recently while slamming Tucker Carlson for also trying to make a mountain out of the molehill of his tattoos. He’s since covered the lyric tattoo up.

Gingrich’s clumsy, Oz-esque blunder led not only to lots of corrections, but also lots of jokes (and, again, lots of references to his treatment of former spouses).

Election Day is on Nov. 8. In the meantime, you can enjoy both Nine Inch Nail’s and Johnny Cash’s versions of “Hurt” below.

(Via Newsweek)

Everyone knows that ’90s movies just hit different. From sports movies to rom-coms to even horror, there was an undeniable innocence, without being overly simplistic or juvenile. They didn’t have nearly the amount of money going into production as they do today, but somehow managed to transport us to magical places.

Movies of the ’90s are so iconic that there have been several attempts to reboot beloved titles. Which, let’s face it, tends to be a fool’s errand at a cash grab. These movies are so timeless that simply viewing the original is more than fine.

Not sure which movie to start with? You’re in luck—a Reddit user by the name of YouBrokeMyTV asked ’90s kids to share movies that took them “back to a better time,” and because the internet can be a wonderful place, tons of people responded with some beloved classics.

These answers certainly don’t make a definitive list (there are just so, so many gems) but they’re a fun glimpse into what made ’90s cinema so special. A nostalgic romp through memory lane, if you will.

Enjoy these 14 titles that just might leave you jonesing for a rewatch:

1. “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”

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A perfect example of how ’90s movies were silly, but smart at the same time. And oh so wholesome.

2. “The Sandlot”

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It taught us nothing about baseball, but everything about friendship, rooting for the underdog and (most important) how to make s’mores.

3. “Drop Dead Fred”

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Critics might have run this cult classic through the mud during its inception, but audiences fell in love with the bizarre charm of this story about a mischievous little girl and her anarchist imaginary friend. So take that, snotfaces!

4. “The Goonies”

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Everyone just wanted to set off an epic quest with their friends for pirate treasure after seeing this movie.

5. Tim Burton’s “Batman”

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Before the superhero genre was the behemoth it is today, a quirky director and the dude who was best known for playing the creepy demon in “Beetlejuice” breathed new life into comic-book movies. Marvel might be the leader on creating stories with adult themes that are digestible for kids nowadays, but this DC film was the first of its kind. Plus, that soundtrack … forget about it.

6. “Hook”

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Pretty much any ’90s film starring Robin Williams was an absolute gem, but this one in particular is timeless. His gift of balancing childlike humor with emotional gravitas lent itself so well to playing the now grown and cynical Peter Pan, who must learn to reclaim his joy (relatable, millennials?). It was a bang-a-rang-er, no question.

7. “Space Jam”

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It had Looney Tunes, it had aliens and it had Michael Jordan. That’s a winning combination.

8. “Matilda”

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I don’t think I’m out of line when I say that this movie helped a lot of kids make their way through difficult childhoods.

9. “The Parent Trap”

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Even ’90s reboots were awesome. And how fun it is to see that Lisa Ann Walker—the actress who played Chessy the housekeeper—is not only yet again gracing the screens in NBC’s “Abbott Elementary,” but is also being revered as a style icon on TikTok for her ultra casual looks in the film. We all knew she was onto something with long button downs and shorts.

10. “The Land Before Time”

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No cartoon, not even “The Lion King,” was a better depiction of childhood grief. And yet, despite encapsulating tragedy, director Don Bluth still left viewers hopeful. The subsequent 14 (yes 14) sequels definitely pale in comparison to the original, but “The Land Before Time” continues to stand the test of time nonetheless.

11. “Richie Rich”

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The scene where they play tag on four-wheelers is simply iconic.

12. “Dunston Checks In”

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Man, the ’90s were the golden age of animal-centered films. And not just monkeys either—we got sports playing golden retrievers and not one, but two movies starring talking pigs. What a time to be alive. These films were made before CGI had reached the levels it’s at today, and the authentic interactions between humans and creatures reached right through the screen.

13. “George of the Jungle”

Have I seen this movie at least 20 times? Probably. It doesn’t get any better than this in terms of silly action films with bird puppets. It’s crazy to think that this role would eventually lead Brendan Fraser to “The Mummy” franchise, turning him into a household name. Though his career has had some tragic ups and downs, we are all grateful for the glorious comeback he’s been having.

14. Anything involving Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Whether vacationing in London, Paris or Rome, whether playing magical witches or making a huge billboard so their father could find love … Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen offered zany, whimsical entertainment while wearing fun outfits. Sometimes, that’s all you need.

Aphex Twin, aka Richard David James, is known for making glitchy music that resembles something of a sonic collage. Now he wants to help others do the same. He and engineer Dave Griffiths have made Samplebrain, a newly launched piece of sound design software.

The project has been in the works for about 20 years. In a statement on Warp’s Instagram, James wrote, “This idea came about a long time ago, not sure exactly when, 2002 ish, but when mp3’s started to become a thing, when for the first time there were a ton of them sitting on my hard drive and the brilliant Shazam had recently launched.”

He continued, “Started thinking hmm all this music sitting there, maybe it can be used for something else other than just playing or dj’ing [hi Atomixmp3 & rudimentary max/msp patches]. I had originally contacted the founders of Shazam to discuss further creative uses of their genius idea but they were busy making an automatic dj program, I still think Shazam could be re-purposed for something incredible but in the meantime we have Samplebrain.

“What if you could reconstruct source audio from a selection of other mp3’s/audio on your computer? What if you could build a 303 riff from only acapellas or bubbling mud sounds? What if you could sing a silly tune and rebuild it from classical music files? You can do this with Samplebrain.”

Find the app here.

Sometimes life imitates art, but it doesn’t usually imitate Michael Bay movies. On Monday, NASA successfully — and intentionally — crashed a small spacecraft into a larger (but still small) asteroid innocently floating not far from Earth. Why? More on that in a bit. But if that sounds not a little unlike the premise of 1998’s biggest movie moneymaker, Armageddon — a movie that scientists say really isn’t accurate — you weren’t the only one. The event not only drew a lot of attention — it also got the name of the film’s star trending.

As per The New York Times, last year NASA launched into orbit what they called a Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft, or a DART. Its mission? To collide with Dimorphos, a small asteroid that is part of a bigger space rock called Didymos.

Dimorphos posed no immediate threat to our planet. But that was why it was so perfect to hit. The intention behind the DART mission was to check if one proposed way to stop an asteroid from hitting Earth could be to hit it with a projectile and elbow it into a different orbit. And that’s exactly what happened.

In other words, NASA found a good way to stop an asteroid due for Earth. You know what’s probably not a great way to do that? Doing what they did in Armageddon and blow it up (with the help of a bunch of blue-collar oil drillers who’ve never set foot in a spacecraft much less been to outer space, of course). Still, it was close enough that it got “Bruce Willis,” who played the leader of said space-bound oil-drillers, trending. Even NPR got in on the joke.

As did others.

There were even jokes about how another Bruce Willis movie — The Siege, about martial law being declared in NYC — almost came true during the protest-heavy summer of 2020.

The news comes mere months after it was revealed that Willis had to retire from acting due to being diagnosed with a rare brain disorder called aphasia, which affects one’s ability to communicate.

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Less than a year ago, it seemed like Hannah Gadsby and Netflix were no longer on sturdy ground. The comic, whose stand-up regularly deals with queer issues, was none-too-pleased that Ted Sarandos, the streamer’s co-CEO, was using her as an example of the diversity available on their coffers, in an attempt to shield them from the hot mess over all the trans jokes in Dave Chappelle’s special The Closer. She even called him out by name in a furious Instagram post. But apparently they patched things up because Gadsby announced a third Netflix special is en route.

The latest special is called Body of Work, and it’s set to be taped next year at the Sydney Opera House. But there’s more: She will also oversee another special featuring multiple “gender-diverse comedians.” Netflix previously hosted 2018’s Nanette and 2020’s Douglas.

So what happened? In a statement, Gadsby didn’t directly address how she patched things up with Sarandos and team, but she did imply that she did get them to agree to correct some wrongs by making the streamer’s comedy wing even more diverse.

“In an effort to further open a door that I had to fight to get through myself, I will curate and host a lineup show on Netflix featuring six new, gender-diverse comedians,” Gadsby wrote. She continued:

“In a notoriously transphobic industry, I am looking to broaden the scope of opportunities for genderqueer performers from around the globe, as well as expand the diversity of offerings to audiences on one of comedy’s biggest platforms. Coupled with a mentorship initiative for these up-and-coming comics, the program aims to foster the professional development of a demographic that is still struggling to have their voices heard. Recorded in a single run in the U.K. in 2023, this will be a chance for the world to hear these voices for the first, but definitely not the last, time.”

Last October, when The Closer was been raked over the coals for all its trans jokes, Gadsby was singing quite a different tune. “Hey Ted Sarandos. Just a quick note to let you know that I would prefer if you didn’t drag my name into your mess. Now I have to deal with even more of the hate and anger that Dave Chappelle’s fans like to unleash on me every time Dave gets 20 million dollars to process his emotionally stunted partial word view,” she wrote on social media. She went on:

“You didn’t pay me nearly enough to deal with the real world consequences of the hate speech dog whistling you refuse to acknowledge, Ted. F*ck you and your amoral algorithm cult… I do shits with more back bone than you. That’s just a joke! I definitely didn’t cross a line because there isn’t one.”

When news of the new Gadsby Netflix specials broke, some didn’t forget her outrage this time last year. One person wrote, “.@Hannahgadsby literally said ‘f*ck you’ to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos during the Chappelle backlash and is now back in business with the streamer for their next stand-up special — as well as one focused on ‘gender-diverse comedians.’”

(Via The Hollywood Reporter)

Tobe Nwigwe‘s “Head To Hades” is relentlessly infectious and witty. Out today, the new song comes with a music video of the same caliber. It finds the camera looking up at the rapper and his entourage from a grave plot as they surround the edges and dance. It’s both unsettling and hilarious, which is the perfect vibe for the track. It also features Royce Da 5’9” and Foggieraw to make it even bigger.

As usual, Nwigwe’s flow is almost philosophical in its eloquence and contemplation: “Most measure man’s worth, but what brings pleasure? / I endeavor to add some feathers on the wings of those transgressors that feel lesser / And can’t quite apply the pressure to the esophagus of they oppressor,” he raps.

“Head To Hades” follows his recent song “Mini Me,” which came with a similar video, in which he led a group in dance in a garden, joined eventually by his wife, Fat, as well as Dame D.O.L.L.A. Over the summer, he also unveiled the track “Passing Through,” with wrestled with similar themes, such as heaven. Spirituality and mortality tend to shine through in his work, especially with all of the new material this year.

Watch the video for “Head To Hades” above.

On Wednesday, one of the biggest hits of summer television appointment viewing returns: the hearings for the House select committee investigating Jan. 6. They even have a big get for the start of Season 2: Roger Stone. The longtime GOP fixer with a Nixon tattoo on his back played a major role in the build-up to the Capitol riot. What’s more, he did something that may seem retroactively foolish: He invited a camera crew to follow him around as he may have done some pretty unseemly things.

Some of that footage will play during Wednesday’s session, but a couple clips have already gone public. As per Raw Story, one such clip aired on MSNBC Monday, and it shows Stone and associates plotting to get the heck out of dodge not long after the failed insurrection.

The clip finds Stone on the phone in D.C. Willard Hotel, in what he dubbed the “war room.” Who he’s talking to isn’t yet clear, but he can be heard telling them, “All right, well we’re going to start pulling our stuff together.” He then turns to Kristin Davis, a close associate, and says, “Let’s pack. We’re outa here,” adding, “As soon as possible. They want to get out of town.”

It’s not the only damning clip that was made public. Another, also from Jan. 6, shows him encouraging Capitol stormers, advising them to “shoot to kill,” before adding, “I’m just kidding.”

In another, filmed the day before the 2020 election, according to CNN, Stone seems to already ready for things to get ugly, telling someone, “F**k the voting, let’s get right to the violence.”

Stone is getting it from all sides. He was recently lambasted by some of his QAnon supporters for daring to post a portrait of him eating pizza, complete with a pepperoni tie.

The next Jan. 6 hearing is set to go down on Wednesday, starting at 1pm EST. You can watch MSNBC and guests discuss Stone and show the clip in the video below.

(Via Raw Story and CNN)

Chipotle, like Subway, is the sort of fast food (or fast casual, in this case) joint that is only as good as you make it. The restaurant supplies the ingredient, but ultimately the flavor is in your hands. This can lead to some truly great tasting food or — if you insist on including every single ingredient offered into your meal — you’re going to end up with a muddled pile of food that has no rhyme or reason to its construction.

Point being, you can get some seriously delicious food at Chipotle if you don’t try to take advantage of an ordering system that essentially allows you to get an abundance of everything (aside from meat and guacamole) for free. We’ve already covered which of Chipotle’s protein options are the most flavorful, and even taught you how to make the greatest burrito you can possibly order (seriously, try it, I’ve received nothing but praise for this burrito in my email inbox, which is rare for a food writer) — so now it’s time to teach you how to make the best Chipotle Burrito Bowl you’ll ever eat.

Unlike the burrito, which whether you acknowledge it or not, is inspired by a San Francisco Mission Burrito and tastes best when you build it like one, the Burrito Bowl has no traditional baggage behind it. So I couldn’t just settle on one ultimate burrito, I had to make three:

• The Best Tasting Burrito Bowl
• The Best Tasting Keto Burrito Bowl
• The Decadent Anything Goes Burrito Bowl

If you want additional bowls in other styles (vegan?) let us know and we’ll get on it. For now, here are three ways to make the best Chipotle Burrito Bowl you’ll ever eat.

The Best Tasting Bowl You’ll Ever Eat

The Build

The Beans:

If we’re looking to make the best bowl, we have to start with the best beans, and at Chipotle, that’s the pinto. I know the black beans are fun and different, and maybe slightly less calorically dense, but when you want flavor, pinto is where it’s at. These beans are tender, creamier, and spicier than the black beans, so in addition to a better and softer mouthfeel, they just pack more flavor.

The Rice:

It’s got to be the white rice. Yes, the brown rice is better for you thanks to the higher fiber content, but again, you want a nice mouthfeel and the white rice is going to get you that. The brown is earthy and chewy — we don’t want that. The white cilantro lime rice is fresh and herbal, with just a hint of citrus that is flavorful enough to be enjoyable, but neutral enough to act as a sponge for the barbacoa juice we’re going to spoon all over it.

The Meat:

Now we’ve come to perhaps the most important ingredient in this bowl. You’re going to get barbacoa, it’s Chipotle’s best permanent meat option by far. It’s tender, savory, and juicy, with a blend of herbal oregano, clove, and bay leaf adding some deep earthy flavors. But before you ask for the barbacoa, you need to ask the Chipotle employee to spoon that juice the meat is sitting in all over your rice and beans.

It’s important that you do this before they actually add the meat. The meat is already juicy, we want that savory goodness all over our relatively bland rice and beans. This is a game changer.

Fajitas:

When I built the perfect Chipotle burrito I skipped out on the fajitas, which was hard for me to do because I love fajitas and at Chipotle this is the most flavorful single ingredient on the whole menu. This isn’t an SF burrito, so go nuts and go ahead and ask for extra fajitas here. The onions and bell pepper are going to add some nice aromatics to this bowl and a whole lot of depth of flavor.

Salsa:

Tomatillo red. Always tomatillo red. If you really can’t handle the spice, go ahead and get the green tomatillo, but be careful — that salsa is heavy on the onions and you’ve already got onions via the fajitas and the guacamole we’re going to add.

Sour Cream:

Skip it. Sour cream is great, I get it, but you don’t need that tangy fatty flavor here, it’s only going to distract and one of the easiest mistakes at Chipotle that people make is doing too much.

Cheese + Lettuce

Always, of course. The lettuce will water down the flavors just a bit, but it’s just a small handful so it won’t do too much damage while still adding a nice texture. The cheese is a must, it’ll add some sweet, salty, and nutty notes that will pair nicely with the more earthy herbal qualities. My editor

Guacamole:

The guacamole is a must here, it adds so much flavor and helps the bowl to be even more filling than it already is. But the best move is to order this stuff on the side. If you order it in the bowl, it’s going to muddle and overwhelm the flavors and lead to a really inconsistent experience. Some forkfuls will be better than others, so instead order it on the side, and scoop out a nice portion onto your fork between each bite. Yes, it’s a slight pain in the ass, but it’s going to allow you to control the amount of guacamole you get in each forkful, making each bite from first to last a wonderfully flavorful experience.

The Final Touch:

Once your bowl is built you need to walk to where Chipotle keeps the forks and napkins and add a dash of the green pepper tabasco sauce. A simple drizzle of this stuff is going to add just a touch more heat, and a smokey quality that is going to wrap all the flavors together harmoniously and make them downright mouthwatering.

Tasting Notes:

Way more savory than you’d ever imagine a Chipotle bowl to be. Each forkful is spicy, smokey, earthy, and slightly sweet with mouthwatering aromatics that deliver half of the flavor before you even take your first bite. The barbacoa is juicy and tender with its clove and oregano notes combining with the spicy cumin-heavy pinto beans. By the time you get to the bottom of this bowl, your rice should be adequately soaked in that barbacoa juice, adding adobo and pepper notes to the rice and giving it a lingering sweet and meaty finish.

A forkful of guacamole before every bite will add some fresh citrus notes and more onion emphasis. I think this is even better than the burrito, when I order it I don’t even think about the tortilla.

The Best Tasting Keto Bowl

The Build

The Meat:

We’re going with a double serving of chicken here. Chicken is the only protein option on Chipotle’s menu that doesn’t include any carbs, aside from the Carnitas which just don’t taste good. Carnitas are delicious, but Chipotle’s are dry and stringy. The chicken can be a bit hit or miss, but it’s your best protein option if you’re trying to keep carbs low.

The steak, with one gram of carbs per serving, is also a great option, but ultimately we’re trying to keep this bowl at 16 grams of carbs total, so we have to make some sacrifices here.

Fajitas:

Get them, a single serving is going to give you a whole five grams of carbs, but we promise it’s going to be worth it as the fajitas are going to add a lot of flavor and aromatics.

Guacamole:

Chipotle’s guacamole will add an additional eight grams of carbs to your meal but considering it’s loaded with monounsaturated fats and a good amount of protein and fiber, it’s really one of the best things you can add to your bowl.

Salsa:

Get a light serving of tomatillo-red chili salsa. A little goes a long way with this spicy salsa and a half serving will only add two grams of carbs to your meal.

Sour Cream:

If 18 grams of carbs isn’t too much for you, get the sour cream, it’ll add some more fat and some tangy notes to the meal but I think this is an optional ingredient. We’re going to have plenty of flavor courtesy of the fajitas, guacamole, and salsa.

Cheese:

Add it, it’s giving us a lot of protein, and cheese just tastes great. Always. Cheese on everything!

What’s the damage?

Our burrito bowl, according to Chipotle’s nutrition calculator, is approximately 735 calories, with 44 grams of fat, 73 grams of protein, and just 16 grams of carbs. That’s a big and hearty meal and a relatively low carb count that should allow you to eat at least two more meals throughout the day.

Tasting Notes

I know, it looks f*cking boring but, welcome to keto, my friends. While it isn’t all that much to look at, the flavor should be dominated by a savory adobo zest, with some smokey roasted fajitas adding a sumptuous and elevated quality to the guacamole, all wrapped together with some nutty sweet salty cheese. The light serving of tomatillo salsa might not add much visually, but that spicy aftertaste it leaves on the palate is incredibly satisfying. with 73 grams of protein and 44 grams of fat, this bowl is going to fill you up, despite the fact that it looks a bit empty.

The Decadent Anything Goes Bowl

The Build

The Meat:

Garlic Guajillo Steak. It’s a limited-time protein option but it’s Chipotle’s spiciest and juiciest meat. When the Garlic Guajillo Steak window is closed, defer to the barbacoa.

The Rice:

Go with white for the same reason listed in our first build.

Beans:

This is our Anything Goes bowl so go nuts and get half black beans and half pinto beans if you want to. I still think the pinto is a better option, but the main concept behind this bowl is to have everything you want, so long as it still results in a great-tasting bowl, so go nuts!

Fajitas

As we’ve said before, fajitas are one of Chipotle’s most flavorful additions. You get a lot of sweet and savory notes from the onions, and smokey peppery sweetness from the bell peppers, plus a great crunch, which you’re going to need in this wet and sloppy bowl.

Salsa:

Always the tomatillo-red! But in this case, we’re going to suggest you order it on the side. As I mentioned before, this is going to be a sloppy bowl, so you don’t need salsa in the mix making it even more of a mess. Getting it on the side will allow you to control the portioning much easier without getting messy.

Sour Cream:

Get it! We’re finally suggesting you get the damn sour cream, are you happy? It adds an extra layer of savory goodness and even though the rest of the ingredients muddle up that distinctive tang, it’s still there lurking in the aftertaste.

Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa

This bowl is going to be wet, the roasted chili-corn salsa is going to add some much-needed texture.

Cheese and Lettuce

Always. In fact, go heavy on the cheese, it’ll only make your bowl that much better. Once again, the lettuce is for texture.

Guacamole

Duh, guacamole is appearing in all three of our builds because, well, it’s f*cking guacamole. It’s a must. People have a tendency to complain that Chipotle charges for guacamole but where don’t they charge extra for guacamole?! If you’re getting guacamole and not charged for it, it’s probably some shitty guacamole.

Queso Blanco

I don’t suggest putting this in the bowl, but a side order of Chipotle’s queso blanco will make a good dip anytime you feel like you need some extra salt. The queso blanco here is made with aged white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, giving it a sharp and nutty quality. I get it on the side because I feel like it can become quickly overwhelming, but hey, if you want it on the bowl itself, go nuts!

The Final Touch:

Add that jalapeño tabasco! The smokiness is an underrated flavor quality and it makes Chipotle taste that much better. There is a reason they stock this stuff, why so many people ignore it is beyond comprehension!

Tasting Notes:

Look at this thing, it’s got a little bit of everything! The bean combination provides a nice spicy and smokey backbone which compliments the roasted garlic and chili pepper kick of the Guajillo Steak. That combination plus the tomatillo red salsa makes each bite so spicy it’s downright drool-inducing, with the guacamole and sour cream balancing things out with a refreshing citrusy tang. Dip a forkful in the queso for a sharp and salty initial taste that makes the whole thing taste just a bit more decadent.

The Bottom Line:

Start with the best-tasting bowl and eat the other ones for curiosity’s sake. Our first recipe is guaranteed to be one of the most satisfyingly flavorful experiences you’ll ever have at Chipotle, and we didn’t even need a tortilla to get you there!

Find your nearest Chipotle here.

Have you ever seen a fantastic deal on an airplane ticket but as you are checking out you realize there are fees for just about everything? Your $99 airfare balloons up to $250 after you add baggage fees, carry-on charges, seat selection and insurance. Some airlines even charge an additional fee for unaccompanied minors.

Pretty soon, what seemed like a good deal on a cheap carrier costs more than if you bought a ticket on a full-service airline.

The Biden administration is announcing new rules that will make airline ticket fees more transparent to consumers. Under the proposed new rule, the first time your fee is displayed, travel websites will have to disclose any fees for baggage, cancellations or to sit with your child.

u201cWhite House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese: “Healthy competition is a hallmark of healthy capitalism because when there’s more competition, consumers end with lower prices and more options and workers get higher wages.”u201d

— The Hill (@The Hill)
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“Airline passengers deserve to know the full, true cost of their flights before they buy a ticket,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “This new proposed rule would require airlines to be transparent with customers about the fees they charge, which will help travelers make informed decisions and save money.”

After the changes take effect, it’ll be much easier for travelers to find the best deal without being suckered into paying more in hidden fees.

The new proposal is an initiative from the White House Competition Council, which the Biden administration established to find cost-saving measures to help consumers as well as boost competition across the economy.

The administration says that in over 75% of industries a smaller number of large companies now control more of the business than they did 20 years ago. The administration believes that this lack of competition drives up prices for consumers and drives down wages for workers.

“Healthy competition is a hallmark of healthy capitalism because when there’s more competition, consumers end with lower prices and more options and workers get higher wages,” White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese said according to The Hill.

Some economists also argue that when only a small number of companies are in an industry it also works to kill innovation.

u201cNo one likes surprise fees. That’s why today we’re proposing a new rule to ensure that airlines and travel companies provide you with more info up front, before you purchase your ticket. https://t.co/JXeDugscpZu201d

— TransportationGov (@TransportationGov)
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The new rule should make it easier for people to figure out the best deal for airfare. But it also encourages healthy, transparent business practices in which consumers aren’t getting duped into paying extra for a flight. Airlines whose business models are based around tricky, misleading tactics to get people to overpay for a flight, are essentially profiting off being dishonest.

We’d all rather live in a world where we choose who we fly with based on price, customer service and comfort rather than falling for a bait and switch. In this new business model, airlines that provide excellent service and value will do a lot better than those whose business models are all about deception. This will reward the airlines that treat customers best instead of putting them in a position to lose out to those that don’t play fair.