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From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy
On Being a Regular

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Jun 15, 2026

On Being a Regular

And San Juan City Hall's random war against trees.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Bread, Broccolini, & the Greatest Flan of My Life

The Monthly Menu

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Jun 12, 2026

Bread, Broccolini, & the Greatest Flan of My Life

We’re stuck in San Juan until Benny’s done with chemo. Here’s what we’re eating.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
On Values

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Jun 8, 2026

On Values

I took the bait and ended up in a rage.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
I’m in a Very Middle-Aged Media Moment

Recommends

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Jun 5, 2026

I’m in a Very Middle-Aged Media Moment

Italian political dramas and summer ennui.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

On Leather

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Jun 1, 2026

On Leather

Consider the material.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy
Hothouse 🍅 Issue 2 of Tomato Tomato

TOMATO TOMATO

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May 29, 2026

Hothouse 🍅 Issue 2 of Tomato Tomato

Stories that will take you from Bulgaria’s ski slopes to Singapore’s canteens.

Alicia Kennedy
Alicia Kennedy

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Salon Series

The Desk Salon with Ariel Saramandi

Discussing her book ‘A Portrait of an Island on Fire.’

Alicia Kennedy
May 26, 2026
The Desk Salon with Ariel Saramandi

And You May Ask Yourself, “What Am I Doing With My Life?”

A manifesto, a manifestation, a Memorial Day editorial stopgap.

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May 25, 2026
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Catch Up on the Salon Series

Before next Tuesday's event with Ariel Saramandi!

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May 22, 2026
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