We explore restaurants that have truly stood the test of time. We head to Philadelphia to visit the beloved James Beard award-winning restaurant “Friday Saturday Sunday.” Then in Salem, Massachusetts, we visit America’s oldest candy shop, “Ye Olde Pepper Company.” Watch these stories and more on “The Dish.” Source
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How learning from the best in the business turned this New Orleans chef into a culinary star
Frank Brigsten has earned a James Beard award and other prestigious prizes, but the New Orleans chef thinks one of his greatest achievements is working with legendary Paul Prudhomme, who helped him break into the restaurant world and even open his own establishment. Michelle Miller reports on his journey and how he’s paying it forward. Source
Texas man sentenced to 3 years in prison for smuggling cocaine in cheese
Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese. Source
Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza as U.N. calls for more humanitarian aid
As Israel widens its ground offensive in Gaza, it is ordering more evacuations inside the territory. On Friday, the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, but the chief of the international agency said Israel’s actions are creating major obstacles to aid distribution. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab is in Jerusalem with the latest. Source
The unlikely ambassador helping keep San Antonio’s culinary traditions alive
Six years ago, San Antonio, Texas, earned a rare honor when UNESCO named it a “creative city of gastronomy.” This year, six chefs from the city were chosen as ambassadors to its culinary scene. John Tamez might be the most unlikely ambassador of the group, but he’s using his role as a chef and teacher to keep culinary traditions alive and well. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca has more. Source
It’s expected to be the busiest holiday travel season since COVID-19 pandemic
This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year’s Day. CBS News’ Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know. Source
Eye Opener: Gaza death toll passes 20,000, health ministry says
All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 20,000 people have died in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, two Colorado paramedics were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain. Source
Man whose parents were killed on Oct. 7 calls for peace in Gaza
Maoz Inon said he can only hope for peace and understanding after his parents were killed by militants on Oct. 7. Source
Israeli airstrikes in expanded offensive kill at least 90, officials say
Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family. Source
How tragedy turned one Israeli man into peace activist after losing his parents on Oct. 7
Maoz Inon’s parents were both murdered by Hamas during the brutal terror attacks on Oct. 7, but as the Israel-Hamas war has raged on, the Israeli man is calling for peace. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio is in Jerusalem hearing his message. Source