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Vintage New York subway carriages return for outing, and passengers dress appropriately

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Vintage New York subway carriages return for outing, and passengers dress appropriately

The New York subway is putting some of its historic carriages back into service – and city residents are jumping on board. The Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA), which operates the Big Apple’s sprawling – and sometimes detested – subway system, is reintroducing R1-9s to the tracks for a limited time, complete with early 20th century … Read more

What is a chopped cheese? And why is it so popular in Denver?

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What is a chopped cheese? And why is it so popular in Denver?

It’s hard to go wrong with beef, cheese and bread. Cheeseburgers? Magnificent. Cheesesteaks? Sumptuous. But a third member of this holy trinity only recently gained notice in Denver and across the country: New York City’s chopped cheese. Do not be fooled: Though it typically comes on a hero or hoagie roll, the chopped cheese sandwich … Read more