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Every Spring Training, there seems to be at least one Boston Red Sox prospect who creates buzz for himself. They will get all the fans talking for several different reasons. It could be eye-popping plays or maybe just a solid overall performance. We've seen it recently with players like Ceddanne Rafaela and Ryan Fitzgerald. In 2024, there are a few intriguing candidates to take the baton and run with it.

Steve Dolinsky, aka the Hungry Hound Food Guy, has always been a fraud. I’m not saying he’s not good at his job as a food reporter. He’s one of the best to do it in Chicago. The Hunger is a reader-supported publication. I pay my way for almost everything and always disclose when I don't. Please support independent journalism with a paid subscription. ncG1vNJzZmismJq1trrGnqlnq6WXwLWtwqRlnKedZL1wvMizsZplk57BunnFnqqtZZiWwG66zmaqmq2Tmnyku8ymnKesow%3D%3D

What a week. Just when you thought the world couldn’t get any worse, it does. A lot worse. I have been struggling with how to address the news of the day, or whether to address it at all. There are plenty of other places to get opinions, and I am not particularly articulate about these kinds of things. Besides, you don’t come here for politics or news, you come for the antidote — escapism through food!

The owners of Henry Street’s Italian specialty shop Mozz Lab have purchased Pizza Moto from Dave Sclarow, and will reopen it as Farina this fall. The restaurant will be helmed by Italian-born chef Antonio Pisaniello who hails from Avellino, in Campania, and was awarded a Michelin star for his cooking at Locanda di Bu in Nusco. The self-taught chef, who says he learned everything from his mama, envisions a menu that might be served in a small Italian village somewhere in the south of Italy.

With Easter just around the corner, it is time to start planning that Easter menu! 🐣 One of my absolute favorite treats from southern Italy is Pizza Rustica (also known as Torta Rustica or Pizza Ripiena). This gorgeous, savory pie is stuffed with rich, creamy ricotta and a mixture of meats and cheeses. You make it at least a day ahead and then serve it at room temperature, which is downright delicious.

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logo credit: Inter Miami CF The march to opening day continues for Inter Miami. Donned in the new pink 2getherness kit, the Herons touched down in Saudi Arabia to continue their pre-season preparations. Based on photos posted on the club’s social media, the players looked relaxed, despite the off-field hubbub surrounding the “final” edition of “The Last Dance.” ncG1vNJzZminoJq7b7%2FUm6qtmZOge6S7zGinrppfqbWmtMSrpqernprAtXvPaKelmamav26%2BwK2gp5%2BjYrOzu8xmoKeslad6rrXApqCsZWGahoDB06aWrKelp7Cmic%2Boqq1ek6S6rrHNrap2rKKqsmfB06aWpp2UnsKuidaemQ%3D%3D

photo credit: Inter Miami CFInter Miami’s first foray into the CONCACAF Champions Cup was a pleasant surprise. Though Monterrey is a powerhouse in Mexican football, Miami largely held its own in a heated quarterfinal. Messi-less and with a squad filled to the brim with injuries, Tata Martino rolled out his team in a 4-3-3, something Inter Miami fans will be pleased to see again. After a few nervy moments in the first 45, the Herons eventually scored first through a Tomas Avilés goal in the 19th minute.