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06/26/2026

At the End of the Day, This Is About One Thing

Great food brings people together.

That is what this is really about.

Not just reviews.
Not just restaurants.

Experiences worth sharing.

Memories worth making.

If that is something you value too, we invite you to explore what we have built.

👉 www.theculinaryduo.com

06/26/2026

Sometimes the best restaurant in town is your own kitchen. Put on some music, open a bottle of wine, and cook something fun together. The memories made while preparing the meal can be just as special as the meal itself.

06/24/2026

We love this question.
What is a restaurant you go back to over and over because it is just that good?
Anywhere in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, or Nocatee.

06/22/2026

We’ve learned something over time…

The little details are what separate good from great.

The way a dish is finished.
The way you’re greeted.
The way the experience flows.

We notice all of it.

Take a look: www.theculinaryduo.com

06/22/2026

How much difference can one small act of kindness make?

This week's Monday Motivation shares the timeless story of a boy throwing stranded starfish back into the ocean—one at a time. While he couldn't save them all, he made a world of difference to each one he helped.

It's a powerful reminder that our actions, no matter how small, can create ripples that reach farther than we may ever know.

Take a few minutes to read this week's inspiring story and discover how you can create a positive ripple effect in your own life.

Read the full newsletter here:
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What's one act of kindness you can do for someone this week?

06/21/2026

Barbed Wire – The Fence That Shaped the West

In 1874, Joseph Glidden patented barbed wire — a deceptively simple invention that changed the American frontier. It provided cheap, durable fencing for vast western lands.

Barbed wire ended open-range ranching, helped settle disputes, and fueled the rise of large-scale farming. It literally reshaped the landscape.

06/19/2026

BMW dealership eats $7,000 error after customer duped by rogue AI chatbot. When Zack Giacomelli wanted to sell his BMW X3, he began texting with Quinn at BMW Toronto, the same dealership he bought it from three years ago.

After some back and forth, Quinn offered Giacomelli $27,162.79 and a meeting to seal the deal.

“Let’s lock in today at 3:30,” Quinn texted.

But Giacomelli then learned that Quinn was writing checks his body can’t cash.

The 31-year-old funeral director unknowingly had been conversing with an artificial-intelligence chatbot. The dealership called to rescind the errant offer and give Giacomelli a new price — about $7,000 less.

The revelation was not only a financial setback for Giacomelli, who thought he’d be getting the full amount he owed on the 2021 X3, but a blow to his ego as well.

“I feel embarrassed, and I feel angry that I’ve been negotiating with this bot,” he told CBC News. “If they’re going to be replacing their employees’ jobs with AI, then they need to be honoring what that AI says.”

After CBC contacted BMW Toronto, it agreed to do exactly that, reinstating Quinn’s offer.

Scott Shadbolt, the store’s pre-owned sales manager, blamed a miscommunication from a human employee that made the chatbot interpret Giacomelli’s loan balance as the proposed purchase price. The dealership plans to ensure such offers come directly from humans and to more clearly disclose when customers are interacting with a bot, he said.

“It’s a bit of a new territory for us,” Shadbolt told CBC. “We’re trying to figure out the best way for a good [AI] customer experience.”

06/19/2026

There is something special about dining as the sun goes down. Outdoor patios, waterfront views, and a great meal can turn a simple dinner into an experience. Friday is the perfect night to chase a beautiful sunset and enjoy great food along the way.

06/19/2026

Redesigned Chevy Silverado gets new V-8 engines, bolder look, high-tech interior.

Chevrolet is giving the Silverado 1500 light-duty pickup, General Motors’ top seller in the U.S. and a key revenue and profit driver, bolder exterior styling, a higher-tech interior and new V-8 engines as part of a sweeping makeover.

The Silverado will play a crucial role in generating profits during a pivotal time for the company, which is navigating the complexities of tariff expenses, costly investment in electric vehicles and battery technology and a challenging U.S. auto market.

Chevy will sell the revamped full-size Silverado with four powertrain options: new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V-8s, an enhanced 2.7-liter TurboMax engine and Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel. All are paired with a 10-speed transmission.

It will come in seven trim levels, including an entry-level model simply called Silverado, the off-road-centric ZR2 and the top-end High Country.

The 2027 Silverado 1500 will go on sale at the end of the year, Chevrolet said, with pricing, availability and other features to be announced later. Read More:

With the major makeover, Chevy sees an opportunity to boost sales of the Silverado, GM's top seller in the U.S., particularly for higher trim levels, executives say.

06/17/2026

Pizza lovers, we need you.
Where is the best pizza in Ponte Vedra or St. Augustine?
Thin crust, New York style, wood fired, all are welcome.