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Bring a Dish, Bring a Country: The Block Potluck Rewriting American Neighborliness

Formal dinner parties are losing ground to a looser format: the global potluck, where every guest brings a dish from a different country. In 2026, these tables are turning acquaintances into neighbors—and making room for the immigrant-led food traditions that already shape American blocks.

Nov 12, 2026

The Little Rituals Sticking Around: 10 Global Micro-Joys Americans Are Making Their Own

From a phone-free coffee break to a hard stop at the end of the workday, small rituals borrowed from around the world are finding a place in American homes and offices. Here are 10 micro-joys that stick in 2026—and how to borrow them without turning them into cultural cosplay.

Nov 11, 2026