The ‘Great American Baking Show’ is actually good this time

Taylor Swift is polarizing Chicago’s bar scene [View on web]( Roku Channel [THE ‘GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW’ IS ACTUALLY GOOD THIS TIME]( The new show with hosts Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry is a lot like the “Great British Bake Off,” and that’s why it works.   TOP NEWS [Taylor Swift, banned at a Chicago bar, is embraced with a drag brunch at another]( [The pop star has polarized the city’s bar scene.]( [Everything you ever wanted to know about Southeast Asian sugar]( [Sugars such as rock, palm, and muscovado give the region’s desserts, dipping sauces, and even curries their signature flavor.]( [This all-star San Francisco baker is opening her first permanent shop]( [Saltwater Bakeshop opened in 2018 after owner Brittany Dunn-Holden cut her teeth in SoCal with uber-popular Mr. Holmes Bakehouse.]( [The ‘I Think You Should Leave’ dinner party is returning to Seattle]( [The minds behind the real-life versions of sloppy steaks and chicken spaghetti are back for round two.]( [The controversy over Aubrey Plaza’s ad for Big Dairy, explained]( [The milk wars are heating up. (via]([Vox]([)](    [Learn more about RevenueStripe...](   Philly Style Bagels [PHILLY’S ESSENTIAL BAGEL SHOPS]( [Seeded, sourdough, crunchy, and chewy: Philly’s bagels will have you saying, “New York who?”]( [Sign up for the Eater Philly newsletter for more local dining news, guides, and maps →](   TODAY'S VIDEO [WATCH: HOW CHEF ARMEN MARTIROSYAN MAKES ONE OF LA’S MOST POPULAR KABOBS]( GIF: Nyesha Arrington/Pelin Keskin/Murilo Ferreira/Jimmie Armentrout III/Lucy Morales   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](param=today). View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 11, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.