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"Hey. Let's just do it together." 12/2/19 Japanese and Jewish Cuisines Merge at this Brooklyn Restaurant She is Japanese. He is Jewish. Together, they cook up all kinds of deliciousness. Meet Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel. Their love for each other led to marriage, and their love of cooking led to Shalom Japan. The Brooklyn restaurant merges Japanese and Jewish culinary influences. On the menu? Matzoh ball ramen and a lox bowl version of chirashi. This Super-Durable Plastic Film Grows Roses in Vietnam Did you know roses have to be grown indoors to protect them from adverse weather? Farmer Ngoc Cuong's whole farm was given an upgrade when he invested in some super durable–and more environmentally friendly–plastic covers for his greenhouses. This Great Big Story is by BASF. This Uncrackable Code Is Puzzling the CIA Jim Sanborn created a sculpture containing a secret message. It sits on the grounds of CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Yet no one has been able to solve it. Code breakers from around the world have tried for 30 years. They're stumped. The artist meets with people like cryptologist Elonka Dunin who are desperate to solve the mystery at his Maryland studio every year or so.   This Great Big Story was made possible by Lexus. Sunday Best: The Tradition of the Church Hat The church hat is more than just a fashion statement, it's a part of a long and cherished African American tradition. For hatmakers Evetta Petty, Kathy Anderson and Wanda Chambers, the church hat is a crown, and when a woman puts one on, she becomes a queen. The three milliners have dedicated their lives to crafting elaborate and vibrant hats, seen everywhere from pews of churches to the pages of Vogue. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis. How New York City's Delmonico's Changed the Way Americans Dine You don't eat at Delmonico's. You dine. Located in New York City's financial district, Delmonico's introduced the concept of fine dining to America when it opened in 1837. It was the first restaurant to have niceties like tablecloths and printed menus. Billy Oliva, the executive chef, shares Delmonico's storied history and tells us about some of the popular dishes invented at this legendary restaurant—including eggs benedict and baked Alaska. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis. 22 Cyber Monday Deals We're Eyeing From innovative travel bags to a wallet you literally can't lose, we've got you covered. Stock up on gifts for your favorite people (and yourself) with these stellar Black Friday weekend deals we're eyeing. Read the complete guide here.  *Guides lead you to awesome discoveries in food, travel, experiences, and more. If you purchase any of the products we recommend in a Guide, Great Big Story may receive revenue. Listed prices are reflective of the time of publish.* View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list