2018

Imbibe Magazine has named Nathálie in Boston its 2019 Wine Bar of the Year. via Imbibe Magazine

Positive developments in Cambridge during 2018 included housing, arts, and transportation improvements. via Cambridge Day

Jason Kottke shares 14 rules for maintaining your sanity online from Sean Blanda, including tips like taking a break and remembering you're not always right.

via kottke.org

Barking Up The Wrong Tree explores the mental and physical health benefits of expressive writing, and why it may be more helpful than talking to friends.

This article on Nautilus | Science Connected explores the surprising relativity of the brain's GPS system.

This free tool uses AI to erase the background from images in five seconds. via Digital Synopsis

A 2018 report illuminates the AI boom, particularly in the US, China, and Europe, using data visualizations. via MIT Technology Review.

Domee Shi's "Bao" is a Pixar short about an aging Chinese mom experiencing empty nest syndrome who gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life. via kottke.org

Serious Eats tested nine kitchen torches to see which is best for searing steak, caramelizing creme brulee and more. via Serious Eats

ReadWrite explores omnichannel customer experiences and how these strategies can improve customer loyalty through personalization across online and offline channels.

Jason Kottke shares the winners of the 2018 Information Is Beautiful Awards, highlighting data visualizations from 1790-2016. via kottke.org