Plus cyclospora safety guidance, a fiery sandwich debate, and the people paid to stand in lines. By Sam StoneJuly 17, 2026Eliesa Johnson for James Beard FoundationWelcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last time we covered The World’s First 3.
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Plus cyclospora safety guidance, a fiery sandwich debate, and the people paid to stand in lines. By Sam StoneJuly 17, 2026Eliesa Johnson for James Beard FoundationWelcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last time we covered The World’s First 3.
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