The month of May takes on a tropical air in the 20th arrondissement of Paris! At the Assia Djebar library, Brazilian culture resonates with local realities through Joga Bonito Assia! a civic and artistic festival anchored in the Saison France-Brésil 2025 the focus is on social dialogues and cross-fertilization between the working-class neighborhoods of Paris and the living territories of Brazil the library is transformed into a cultural and political laboratory Brazil is presented as a mirror and a source of inspiration or simply in search of inspiring human encounters you'll find a thousand reasons to spend a few hours or several days friends or for a moment of personal reflection the library becomes a space for shared creation the transmission of knowledge and collective celebration It's an opportunity to plunge into a plural Brazil and to build bridges between the two sides of the Atlantic This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Island fishermen will likely need to pay close attention to their false albacore and Atlantic bonito catches this summer five-fish-daily catch total for the two species The Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission approved the recommendation in late March in a 5-2-1 vote; final regulations are expected to be in place before the albie and bonito arrive to Vineyard waters in the summer The state’s division of Marine Fisheries has stated that the measures are precautionary as there is no formal stock assessment for either species of fish the state has noted that recreational fishing of the two species has increased over the past few years across New England and that is leading advocates to push for precautionary measures State officials say that Atlantic bonito landings spiked this past year in Massachusetts could be driven in part by a changing environment and warmer water temperatures increasing their local summertime availability while other species have become less abundant While many Island fishermen are understanding of the Division of Marine Fisheries’ move to protect both of the species — two of the most popular sport fishes locally — some are questioning why the two are combined under one regulation and are pushing for bonito and albie to have individual sets of regulations the owner of Larry’s Tackle Shop in Edgartown wrote to the state in support of the state’s proposal “While both are targeted in the same inshore fishery and uses justify separate regulations,” Sliwkowski wrote Sliwkowski recommended a 19-inch size limit and a daily limit of three catches for albacore and agreed with the 16-inch size limit and five-per-person bag limit set for bonito Officials with the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby note that the regulations likely wouldn’t affect the Derby too much as bonito already has a 21-inch requirement and albacore a 25-inch requirement will make anglers pay close attention,” said Joe El-Deiry “It’s tricky because it’s combined — I’ve never seen that before.”  there likely won’t be any noticeable impact from limiting albacore but for bonito — a fish that people love to smoke and eat — the impact may not be appreciated but often bonito will be caught in bunches and smoked Islander Johnny Hoy had mixed feelings about the new regulations “I guess they need to be proactive,” said Hoy to The Times “I think the size regulation was good to keep people from taking a million small ones but I don’t think it was a great move for the commercial guys — bonito was never a big moneymaking fish but when they are in thick in August or September it’s gonna deprive people of the opportunity to taste them,” he added ”It’s really not even worth going after them at five fish.” like Tyler Gibson from the Fish House MV in Edgartown but they will likely not be selling as many bonito either as a result of the new regulations “It’s kind of unfortunate,” said Gibson “In the summer it is something that’s nice to throw in the case and mix it up a little bit — in August and July there’s been widespread support for the measure from fishing groups across the region The president of American Saltwater Guides responded to the public comment section in support of the regulations; he pushed for them to be stricter “The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries should be applauded for taking a precautionary approach to these species,” Friedrich wrote in his letter we are slow to react to changing fisheries and lose the opportunity to conserve a resource This is a shining example of a state agency being proactive rather than reactive we ask for consideration to change the five-fish limit to three,” Freidrich added “That is still 18 fish for a boat of six anglers and while Atlantic bonito is excellent table fare the meat is delicate and must be prepared quickly State officials say they’ll be finalizing the regulations likely by the spring The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments Massachusetts is enacting the first east coast catch limits on bonito and false albacore in order to protect the understudied species.  The state Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission voted late last month to adopt a 16-inch minimum size limit on the two fish which are staples of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby a combined five false albacore and bonito per person The state Division Marine Fisheries is working to promulgate the new regulations which are expected to be rolled out later this season There are currently no rules around the fish and the state decided to pursue protections because the lack of research on the stock leaves the species vulnerable to overfishing.  “These two species are really becoming a mainstay,” Dan McKiernan the director of the Division of Marine Fisheries said at the commission’s March 27 meeting “This is a precautionary proposal.” Bonito are found throughout the western Atlantic Ocean False albacore is especially prized for its fighting ability though its oily nature means it only makes it to the dinner tables of the brave.  but there have been spikes in catches in recent years Massachusetts fishermen reel in about 35 per cent of the bonito catch on the east coast — more than any other single state Young bonito are now being used as lobster bait which raised concern among some in the fishing community the executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust and a member of the state advisory commission voted in favor of the regulation change.  “I think it’s smart to be cautious and have a conservation-minded approach to managing the species with the hope and plan for following up with more data,” she said at the meeting taking this precautionary approach is essential.”  saying the commission was making decisions without any scientific backing “I can’t support this kind of preemptive motion,” said Tim Brady “There’s no real science behind this.”  Several Islanders and people who fish on the Vineyard weighed in via written comments to the commission Most said some sort of action was needed to ensure the future of albies and bonito.  “We are already seeing the decimation of the striped bass population and I fear there will be nothing to fish for future generations if we do not adopt additional protections now,” Hamilton Clark thanked the Division of Marine Fisheries for coming up with proactive steps and said that these two species have become important for the charter industry.  “As a full-time fishing guide on Martha’s Vineyard these fish now make up most of my season,” he wrote “The recreational fishing pressure has grown immensely and I’m also witnessing a new commercial fishery for them.” Not everyone was in favor of how the rules played out though the owner of Larry’s Tackle in Edgartown but felt that the restrictions needed to be tailored to each fish.  “While both are targeted in the same inshore fishery and uses justify separate regulations,” he wrote commissioners hoped this could help prod other states to also take action around preserving the bonito and false albacore stocks.  There have been efforts to enact the new Massachusetts rules across the eastern seaboard though they haven’t gained much traction Massachusetts previously floated catch limits on the fish to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission a regional body that oversees fishing up and down the east coast But there was little appetite to take the issue on McKiernan to tell other fishery leaders that Massachusetts wanted to see them follow suit personally I just see it being a disfavor to both recreational and commercial harvesters of Massachusetts when no other state has any regulations,” he said Subscribe or become a Friend of the Vineyard Gazette and receive our free newsletters and free and discounted tickets to Gazette events along with our award-winning news and photography Tell me about the word "wafu." What is its linguistic definition Sonoko Sakai: Wafu means Japanese in style or even sensibility — that has a Japanese style and it's actually a pretty broad concept,” says Sonoko Sakai Give me an example of a couple venerable dishes or products that we think of as being classically Japanese Maybe it's not classical because you might associate curry with Indian dishes but we were introduced to curry through the British during the late 1860s when Japan opened its ports to the rest of the world (it was closed for over 200 years) and we made it distinctly Japanese by tweaking the spices and the seasonings maybe adding soy sauce here and creating a root to make it more stewy that is a little bit closer to an English or French stew You will not find that type of curry anywhere else Is there another dish that we think of as being classic that's actually wafu Tonkatsu was introduced again during the Meiji period in the 1860s when the Europeans introduced us to these western dishes I'm not sure exactly how to pronounce it correctly but it's deep-fried with bread crumbs the Japanese were breaking the dishes because they were not used to using knives They pressed so hard they broke these dishes how can we make it more adaptable to our customs?"  They basically cut it up into smaller pieces after they deep-fried it They served it with cabbage and with a tonkatsu sauce that is a sort of a blend of Worcester sire sauce it is the most popular cutlet that we have give me a dish that is more contemporary that most people would know about Gyoza, pan-fried dumplings. That is also something that was introduced to us. Actually, it was Japanese soldiers that tasted these beautiful dumplings in China, and they brought them back to Japan after the war. So if you go to Utsunomiya in Japan a lot of those soldiers actually opened restaurants that specialize in these pan-fried dumplings that have become distinctly Japanese We sort of took ownership of it and we consider it a national Japanese which is deeply informed by all my years of study and cooking Italian food so it's natural for me to kind of Italian-ify foods in a way that may not be "authentic." Is this similar to your natural way of cooking to let all the places you've lived and foods you've experienced filter through your Japanese sensibility If I don't have wine for my bolognese sauce and if I feel like it needs a little kick of umami and let this Asian act like a ninja and improve the flavor I like tweaking but I don't do it if it doesn't bring harmony Yuzu kosho is one of my favorite condiments Can you describe what it is and how we can make it ourselves It's one of my favorites, too, and right now the yuzu season is just coming in They're doing quite well and they're so precious to me but what you do is you take the ripe yuzu fruit and you combine it with salt and some chili peppers I put the [yuzu] peel and the chili peels in a blender You could also chop it too and then you salt it but it takes about two or three months to ferment and it becomes a really nice condiment for your grill dishes even a little bit in your salad dressing or with your ramen I feel like Americans have caught on and fallen in love with this fermented seasoning so much that I don't even think it's that Japanese or that wafu anymore I don't really think of olive oil anymore as an Italian oil I just think it's an essential cooking oil I'd love it if you would talk about a couple different ways you use it and you use it in apple pie and in banana bread I always make a batch of that miso honey butter and I'm just so happy that I have leftovers because I'll continue to use it on my toast or I'll put it in my oatmeal If you need a little sweetness in your curry Oh, my risotto twist. I have a friend who's Milanese, she's from Milan. My great-great-grandfather is Swiss-Italian, born in Bergamo, and he's buried in Torino and they make risotto for me because they're from northern Italy One day, I was making risotto with my friend Francesca from Milan. We were playing with the broth and we were splashing sake in it. The part that made this risotto so delicious was finishing it with some bonito flakes I got the seal of approval from my Italian friends I don't know what my Italian relatives would say "There's something about cheese and mochi that pair very well,” says Sakai of this French onion soup recipe You do an onion soup with a topping that is There's something about cheese and mochi that pair very well people in Japan don't want to just eat mochi with soy sauce and wrapped in nori They want to do other things like put melted cheese on it and broil it and puff it up that could maybe be good on the toasted bread of the onion soup You just put it in the broiler at the same time but the center stays gooey like melted cheese The idea of adding it on top of the crusty bread of a French onion soup feels a bit decadent (carb on carb!) Cheese was unfamiliar to most Japanese people until the 1950s they discovered that it tastes wonderful melted on toast Naturally someone tried it on toasted mochi You can find fresh or shelf-­ stable “unsweetened” kirimochi mochi at Japanese markets That’s what you need for this savory delicious soup heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat Open the lid periodically only to turn the onions with a spatula to distribute the heat evenly and bay leaf in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-­ high heat Remove any foam that rises to the surface and lower the heat to a simmer Preheat the oven to broil or a toaster oven to toast Distribute the heated soup into individual butter the slices of crusty bread and place them on a sheet pan in a single layer Sprinkle with the cheese and broil until the cheese softens Broil or toast until the mochi puffs up like popcorn and browns on the edges You may sprinkle more cheese on top of the puffed mochi and toast again for a minute for a richer finish if you like Place the cheesy mochi toast on top of each soup bowl Finish with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley Serve immediately before the mochi deflates The soup without the toasted mochi will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days Toasted mochi should be eaten right away or it will get hard Do we have to make the mochi ourselves or can we buy it The mochi that's in that picture in my cookbook is store-bought I like to slice it into thinner pieces because I want the mochi to puff up it puffs up while the cheese in the soup is melting It's all these great textures that Japanese love "Wafu Cooking” offers Japanese flair to global ingredients and recipes Reporter Jessica Roy delivers the bad news about those plastic kitchen utensils Anne Byrn composes an exhaustive guide on Southern baking Chef Ashleigh Shanti goes beyond cast iron fried chicken and cornbread in exploring Black influences on Southern foodways Local cooking instructor and food writer Sonoko Sakai explains the deep meaning of "Japanese in style" cuisine Celia Sack of Omnivore Books reveals her favorite cookbooks of the year for everyone on your list Good Food’s Evan Kleiman delivers local-first missives from our vibrant food community Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week Mike Ruby with a false albacore caught on the east side of the island this week 2024) The bonito bonanza is what we are calling it We have never seen bonito fishing like this and I’m not sure we’ll see it again by the end of July there were thousands of bonito in our fishery cruising along the shorelines and posting up in the rips I was fishing on the east side of the island and pushed offshore just a little bit under birds and saw fish slashing across the surface I was sure they were albies mixed in with bluefish it felt like bluefishing on the south shore These fish were all 10-pounds plus and super-aggressive I would say that it is no exaggeration that more bonito have been caught than bluefish in the month of August My favorite video of the week came from my friend Nate who is the biggest fishing nut on the island right now He had a video of three kids catching bonito from the beach at sunrise It was so fun to watch the natural enthusiasm Having kids experience this fishery right now is the best way any experienced angler can give back The numbers of false albacore are increasing by the day I have had days with a couple of fish and days with a dozen fish These fish are moving around a lot and are not very consistent This is very normal though and the fun part of an evolving fishery While I have heard a few reports of albies from the beach generally most of the fish have been caught from the boat These fish are in smaller pods and showing themselves under birds There will be days when it is really awesome and days when you wonder how can thousands of bluefish simply disappear overnight The east side of the island has been the most consistent location for bluefish by far The fish on the west side are a little smaller which may be more fun for kids or for table fare We still have striped bass all over if you are targeting them Since our water temperatures are close to 70 degrees these fish are mostly in the moving water and deeper in the water column or in lower-light situations There have been a few on the south shore as well but mostly people have been targeting bluefish and bonito in recent weeks and I never remember a time in our fishery where all four species are so accessible It is so much fun and if you ever have the desire to try to catch a “slam” – at least one bluefish false albacore and bonito in one day – this is the time to do it Cam Gammill is co-owner of Bill Fisher Tackle Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have 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Bonito’s purpose was to design pieces specifically for Asian women It made sense to them to team up with AAGC whose focus has been on representation for Asian American women in the world of fashion we share a common mission with Asian American Girl Club—to champion and uplift Asian American women in spaces where they have long been underrepresented," said Dione Song “This Trailblazers collaboration is a tribute to the trailblazers shaping industries During an event for special guests and influencers and Paravi were in attendance to talk about their participation in the collaboration they discussed the struggles they faced growing up due to a lack of representation but are now proud to be the faces for their community is honored to be able to tell multi-dimensional stories and true to who she is like in Freeform’s Good Trouble and the comedy Paravi stressed the importance of the community having each other’s backs and how Asian women are the reasons she’s able to do the things she loves – music She hopes to pay it forward and help the next generation of Asians realize their dreams have shaped me and guided me into who I am today,” said Paravi Having someone see me at such a young age as an Asian American girl makes me emotional I want to continue with campaigns that will inspire other little Brown girls who don’t see themselves on stage to realize they have permission to dream and to be there.” “Fashion is a way to express yourself,” said Maki “I think what’s cool about fashion is it’s not frivolous It’s such a beautiful way of self-expression.” she says the only way to fight back against big corporations is to shop small and with intention “We appreciate everyone who has supported this collaboration,” Maki tells the audience “We appreciate everyone who has ever put real dollars into spending their money at AAGC This is how we have existed for seven years but I must be honest and share that I’ve been waiting for August like a child waiting for Santa and Christmas I went fishing with Mike Cassidy for holdover stripers Mike mentioned that he and his wife rent their house for a month in summer and take a lovely vacation It took my brain all of two seconds to process that information as a brilliant idea I was listing my house and booking a two-plus week trip to Alaska but vacation wouldn’t be vacation if I didn’t fish I timed this trip so I could fish some of the Silver Salmon Derby while still getting home in time to go to Illumination Night 5 was my first day fishing – my only halibut charter out of Homer I boarded the Bella Vita at 6:30 am with my friend Maddie and four guys and one gentleman was going out for the first time and didn’t speak English Five of us had rain gear with a 90-percent chance of rain Captain Jim Craddock motored us about 20 miles outside Homer Jim geared us up with two-pound weights and chunks of herring told us to lower down 170 feet to hit bottom they just bury into the sand and don’t move We’re going to drift our bait over them and put it right in front of them who arrived in Alaska in 1982 on a two-week unpaid vacation from cattle ranching We fished that first location for 30-45 minutes and I lowered my bait 210 feet to the bottom We only gave this biteless spot about twenty minutes before relocating Alaska has a halibut bag limit of two fish per day per angler Jim about our chances of a hundred-plus pound halibut everyone hooked up and I caught a second fish before the boat drifted into unproductive waters and I caught Maddie’s since she was licensed but not fishing The time came to stop drifting and move to a new fishing hole to drop anchor and pray for bigger halibut The energy on the boat was fun with a capital “F” everyone had caught their quota and released a few We saw a bunch of birds working and then a spout we were treated to a beautiful display of humpback whales feeding She fileted mine and “Maddie’s” four keeper halibuts that are being processed and frozen for travel to M.V and the other four species are scattered or already gone is to fish for salmon alongside some bears in the Kenai River or down in Seward I’m getting lots of reports of great bonito fishing The boat fishermen are catching bones in abundance while shore fishermen are starting to catch the speedy hardtails with some consistency I hope to see you on the beach when I’m back on M.V. and I hope we both have bonitos on the line Massachusetts is poised to become the first East Coast state to set regular fishing limits on false albacore and Atlantic bonito Though there aren’t clear numbers about the abundance of either fish fishermen have urged the state regulators to set precautionary limits to prevent the stocks from getting depleted the fishing community pushes back against new regulations “I think a lot of the guides and charter boat captains are really trying to protect the golden egg here,” said Chris McGuire director of the Massachusetts Ocean Program at the Nature Conservancy And if there's a way of putting precautionary management in place to maintain the status quo The regulations establish a minimum size limit for both species at 16” and a combined bag limit of 5 fish per angler There are some exemptions for the mackerel fishery and the weir fishery In letters to the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) “We’ve seen too many species decline due to delayed management Implementing these regulations now ensures we never reach that tipping point common-sense step toward responsible fisheries management,” wrote Michael Hogan Some fishermen even called for stricter limits we ask for consideration to change the five fish limit to three That is still 18 fish for a boat of six anglers and while Atlantic Bonito is excellent table fare the meat is delicate and must be prepared quickly while not freezing well,” wrote Tony Friedrich president and policy director for the American Saltwater Guides Association “How can any measure be proposed without a stock assessment or [Fishery management plan]?,” wrote Capt founding president of the Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association False albacore and Atlantic bonito haven’t been abundant enough in local waters to warrant that level of study But the landing data does offer a window into how much more these fish could show up in local waters “The average landings in pounds of Atlantic Bonito over the last decade or more in Massachusetts is something like 100,000 pounds,” McGuire said the data shows that it was almost 600,000 pounds so about a five-times increase in the total landings.” That increase created a small boom for the fishing community “False albacore are not only a world-class gamefish but also a critical economic driver for Massachusetts and Rhode Island nearly 900,000 albies and bonito were landed in these two states representing a fishery worth at least $25 million “This isn’t just about fish—it’s about the small businesses and tourism industries that thrive because of them.” McGuire said he believes the regulations will help protect the recreational fishery for both albies and bonito and prevent the creation of a commercial fishery which doesn’t exist now ‘You must regulate this because the science is telling you the fishery is depleted,’” he said. “The precautionary idea is: wouldn't it be better if we could put common sense rules in place before we have a problem?” DMF announced it will begin the final rule-making process and anticipated updated rules will go into effect later this spring Advocates for the regulations hope other East Coast states will soon follow A written summary of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission meeting, discussing these rules, can be found here. And you can watch the full video of the meeting here. New paper in leading journal lead by undergraduate researcher Alassane Sow and co-authors Bryan Rennick and Jud Van Wyk in PSM Bonito lab scores the cover of the journal Mycologia with the discovery of two new truffle species in a paper lead by undergraduate researcher Alassane Sow with co-authors Bryan Rennick and Jud Van Wyk from PSM Rosanne Healy and Matthew Smith from University of Florida and Lois Martin and Margaret Townsend – whose dogs unearthed these truffles the research team describes two new and significant species of truffle Tuber canirevelatum and Tuber cumberlandense Alassane has been working with the Bonito lab throughout much of his undergraduate experience as a Microbiology and Molecular Genetics major and will be graduating this December with some impressive accolades and credentials that includes numerous awards and four peer-reviewed publication “I did this because I was excited for the opportunity to describe and name a new species,” Alassane said “I also like working with Lois Martin a lot canirevelatum, pictured in the cover image I also really love the writing process because it feels nice to work on one thing for months and step back and see what I've made Making the figures is always very fun because I can gain some experience in graphic design and mix art and science.” “These are two new truffles with economic potential” “One of the species is already sold commercially and attempts are being made to cultivate it on white oak by the whiskey company Makers Mark.” As well, Greg is excited for Alassane “An undergraduate researcher leading this cross-University (MSU, UF) and cross-department (Bonito -PSM/ Beaudry Horticulture) collaboration is an impressive feat in collaboration with Randy Beaudry in horticulture the team characterized the unique fingerprint of volatile organic compounds emitted by these new truffle species which is responsible for the appeal and economic value of truffle fungi Alassane is looking forward to some downtime with family “My favorite part of being at MSU has been working in the Bonito Lab because it has introduced me to some of my greatest friends and opened a lot of doors for me.” This research was supported through US National Science Foundation grant DEB-1946445 “Evolution of truffles and relatives (Pezizales) and their interactions with animals Randy Beaudry (left) and graduate student Jud Van Wyk prepare truffles for volatile analysis via gas chromatography Tuber cumberlandense and T. canirevelatum, two new edible Tuber species from eastern North America discovered by truffle-hunting dogs Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work This information is for educational purposes only Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) prepares to release a rainbow trout he took from Bonito Lake in August After damage caused by the 2012 Little Bear Fire closed the lake to the public for 12 years The lushness of the Lincoln National Forest which surrounds Bonito Lake northwest of Ruidoso The Blue Front Fire started last week near the lake A horse greets a visitor at Bonito Lake in August Anglers at the lake must have a state fishing license was created to supply water for Southern Pacific Railroad steam engines Construction on the dam was completed in 1931 Smoke from the Blue Front Fire can be seen near Bonito Lake on Tuesday Belinda 'Bindy' Bass was driving to Bonito Lake this past Tuesday when she pulled to the side of the road to speak on her cell phone with the Journal Bass is parks and recreation director for the City of Alamogordo She was headed to Bonito to assess the threat posed to the lake by the Blue Front Fire Belinda “Bindy” Bass was driving to Bonito Lake this past Tuesday when she pulled to the side of the road to speak on her cell phone with the Journal Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Tony Lujan of Las Cruces fishes at Bonito Lake northwest of Ruidoso dodged a second disaster during the Blue 2 Fire in May Bonito Lake in the Sierra Blanca is a man-made reservoir but its beauty can only be described as natural It was choked to death by the Little Bear Fire of 2012 Wildflowers at Bonito Lake northwest of Ruidoso in August The area around Bonito Lake in the Sierra Blanca is growing back from the ashes of the 2012 Little Bear Fire Tainted by sediment and debris from that fire The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish stocks Bonito Lake with rainbow trout is a serene and beautiful place when not ravaged by fire and erosion Check for updated conditions on the Blue Front Fire at nmfireinfo.com before visiting Bonito Lake 15 miles northwest of Ruidoso and 176 miles southeast of Albuquerque open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset ACTIVITIES: Open to 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finalized a settlement that officially recognizes the tribe's rights to occupy and use Banco Bonito, a significant portion of Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico for traditional cultural and religious purposes marks a big step forward in the long-running legal battle between the federal government and the Jemez Pueblo over the ownership and use of lands within the preserve The agreement comes after years of litigation and a recent court ruling in favor of the tribe the Jemez Pueblo has been fighting to maintain its ancestral rights to the Banco Bonito area within Valles Caldera National Preserve The tribe argued that it had a continuing aboriginal claim to the land despite a 19th-century law that granted ownership to private parties the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals finally ruled in favor of the Jemez Pueblo recognizing the tribe's historic and cultural connection to the land and affirming its right to use (For more on the history of the legal fight, and the legal significance of an "aboriginal claim" see this article from The Traveler from March "This settlement is a testament to our commitment to honoring the sovereign rights of Tribal Nations and ensuring that they have a meaningful role in managing the lands that are sacred to them," said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland "We believe that this agreement will help to strengthen the relationship between the federal government and the Jemez Pueblo and will allow the tribe to continue to practice their traditional ways of life." the Jemez Pueblo will have the right to occupy and use Banco Bonito for traditional cultural and religious purposes The federal government will continue to manage the preserve but it will also take steps to ensure that the tribe's interests are protected The settlement is part of a broader effort by the Biden-Harris administration to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship with Tribal Nations the administration has taken a number of steps to increase Tribal 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WE MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION WHEN YOU CLICK ON LINKS TO THOSE PRODUCTS. YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AFFILIATE POLICY IN OUR TERMS OF USE 76.70°Rate This ReleaseBuy NowJoga Bonito in the Nike Total 90 III "Dynamic Yellow"Release Nike Total 90 the division obsessed with the beautiful game continues to present its iconic Total 90 III from 2004 in eye-catching makeovers The latest rocks a "Dynamic Yellow" look just as perfect for the indoor court as for the streets Once associated with Luis Figo and Wayne Rooney, the third Total 90 model has gained popularity outside savvy ball-knowers thanks to a shift in consumer trends. Low-top, heritage designs from yesteryear have widely trumped modern styles like the Air Max Dn8 both proposals are rooted in innovative design presented in handfuls of vibrant color palettes that demand at least a glance from even the biggest skeptic The newly-surfaced "Dynamic Yellow" style of the T90III features the same glossy upper as the impending "Safety Orange" pair Profile swooshes and other branding hits across the retro model deviate in a "Green Spark" tone that works in-tandem with the titular yellow hue to evoke images of Ronaldinho and the Brazil Men's National Football Team The Zoom Air-assisted midsole cushioning keeps things simple allowing for both the classic "Gum Medium Brown" outsole and aforementioned bold top-half to steal the spotlight Enjoy official photos of the "Dynamic Yellow" Total 90 III below Pairs are scheduled for a Nike SNKRS and select retailer launch on Tuesday For more iconic retros from the Swoosh family, check out the Big Bubble Air Max 95 "Neon" which returns throughout April in celebration of the its 30th anniversary AUSTIN, Texas — Tatiana Luna Bonito was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Wednesday in her Austin home She now faces a lengthy and uncertain immigration process Pickle Federal building in downtown Austin by ICE officials following her arrest Wednesday along with about 20 other detainees in shackles "I was just really desperate to find her because I didn't know where she was," said her daughter CBS Austin located Luna Bonito Thursday morning at the South Texas Detention Facility in Pearsall detainees who are transferred to facilities like the South Texas Detention Complex are typically in deportation proceedings and will likely be deported directly from the processing center But Lincoln-Goldfish said Luna Bonito's case may be complicated by her criminal history my guess is that it will be very difficult to get her out of detention or even stop a deportation," said Lincoln-Goldfish PREVIOUS COVERAGE| 'I love you so much': ICE detainees get bussed to unknown location as loved ones watch Luna Bonito faced minor drug and traffic charges in Williamson County in 2020 and 2024 Lincoln-Goldfish said because of her drug charges might stay in detention in the United States for a very long time the situation in ICE detention is not a good one Gutierrez said this is her worst nightmare her mother in ICE custody for an undetermined amount of time "[My mom can't] spend years in ICE custody.. Gutierrez said her mother means everything to her and now that she is gone she is left with nothing but a sliver of hope "I don't care what people tell me I don't care what I have to do." Gutierrez said her mother has been diagnosed with COVID while in ICE custody and has been sent to quarantine in the facility It is uncertain whether Luna Bonito will be deported until she sees a judge Gutierrez said her legal proceedings will begin after her quarantine Lincoln-Goldfish said it could be years before she is released The cafe plans to be a hub for pop-up events and a safe space for LGBTQ Seattleites As Daniel and Ismael Calderón prepare to open their new Capitol Hill cafe, market, and pop-up space Bonito they’re working on solving a sticky problem: How do you get Seattleites to relax and talk to each other Many Seattle coffee shops cater to the remote work crowd and are packed on weekdays with people sitting elbow-to-elbow The Calderóns don’t necessarily want to stop people from sitting down and working but the husband-and-husband team wants to nudge guests in the direction of talking to one another and the outlets are purposefully located between the smaller tables so the laptop warriors will have to interact “When you’re sitting you’re actually sitting next to someone,” is how Daniel put it The music will be a little louder than at your typical sedated cafe and the Calderóns are going to be hosting a rotating lineup of pop-ups There will be movie nights and a place to buy prints and art from local vendors high-ceilinged shop on Olive Way across the street from the I-5 onramp will be packed full of plants and light Bonito is at once an expression of the Calderóns’ aesthetic and also a welcoming space for Latinx and LGBTQ people — people who may feel slightly disconnected from their roots and identity It was so popular that it became a recurring event that now draws in about 45 vendors and 1,400 guests to Occidental Square each month “We never anticipated it being this big thing,” Ismael says. But Aquí has become so popular that the couple wanted to create a space where people could go to experience the flavor of the market any day of the week. The art and other items for sale will be from Aquí vendors, and Selva Central Goods a panaderia that sells its pan dulce at Aquí and other markets around Seattle or playing the music loud enough so you can hear what Bad Bunny is singing will create an environment that the Calderóns hope will be a safe space for queer people but also anyone who wants to go to a more extroverted cafe a place where that famous Seattle freeze thaws a little bit “There are people who probably enjoy their solitude” in this city “But there are an equal amount of people who just like because they probably want to talk to you too.” And those people should check out Bonito Bonito will be open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and plans to open in late July Follow the cafe on Instagram for updates One of the more anticipated new Capitol Hill food and drink ventures has announced a grand opening date Bonito Café y Mercadito will be ready with an Espresso Tónico for you as the doors open this month at E Olive Way and Melrose with a grand opening planned for Saturday CHS reported in February on the plans from Daniel and Ismael Calderon to bring the Latino cafe and shopping experience to Capitol Hill after forging the Aqui Mercado events in Pioneer Square “The Mercadito part pays homage to our roots of Aqui Mercado,” Ismael told CHS earlier this year ”Within our cafe obviously we’re going to sell coffee but our focus is helping BIPOC small businesses to have an opportunity to showcase their product and talents in a storefront environment.” The couple had hoped to have Bonito open earlier but are now ready for a full September debut. Along the way, they’ve been posting updates to @bonito______________ including announcing Selva Central Goods as the resident Bonito Panadería Opening the new venture has been boosted by a crowdfunding campaign and support from the Office of Economic Development as the Calderons took on the challenges of transitioning the in-demand commercial space that most recently was home to a Glasswing plant shop and was once home to John John’s Gameroom Sneak peek images show a sleek overhaul and a comfortable cafe with views out onto the nexus of E Olive Way and Melrose An early menu shows cafe staples like espresso and lattes along with horchata chai Bonito Café y Mercadito is located at 1351 E Olive Way. Follow @bonito______________ for updates Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" man i just want to buy some fresh made tortillas and a carnecería without having to go to so far south couldnt care less about a latin coffee shop with small snacks The size and layout of that space have always been great but being stuck at that car-crazy corner where drivers are roaring on and off I-5 makes it hard to create a attract foot traffic + SUBSCRIBE TO CHS: Support journalism dedicated to your neighborhood. SUBSCRIBE HERE TODAY Got a tip? E-mail CHS — [email protected] — Call or text (206) 399-5959 — About CHS The tuna boats came back from the Hudson Canyon with ice chests full of yellowfin tuna as the fish are on the feed Alan Lee of Mushin Sportfishing lined his dock in Point Pleasant Beach with tuna when he returned Wednesday after experiencing an all-out tuna blitz left late Tuesday and arrived to the edge of the canyon early in the morning and began to search for the warm water Lee settled in an area where it was 75 degrees and put the boat on a drift a little after 2 a.m That was the only drift Lee would need to make After a couple of sharks nosed through their chunk slick For the next two-and-a-half hours their rods were doubled-over with yellowfin Lee said they held as many as five tuna on a time They could have caught more but Lee put the brakes on the fishing when they had a nine-man limit of tuna on ice the bluefish and bonito bite has been at a fevered pace The bluefish are scattered everywhere and coming all the way into ankle deep water chasing the schools of mullet The Asbury Park Press observed fishermen catching one-pound bonito off the Manasquan Inlet at the top of the high tide on Tuesday The fish were coming into the pocket chasing bait with fishermen in small outboards on their heels and close enough where the jetty casters could reach them with jigs More: Boats slam bluefish, mullet run begins in the Jersey Shore surf Capt. Francis Bogan took the Paramount party fishing boat up the coast from Manasquan Inlet and out a few miles He observed whales and dolphins off of Belmar as there is a lot of life swimming close by the big excitement on the boat was a 40-pound bluefin tuna that was fought and landed by an angler in the bow of the boat The fluke are shredding up the mullet in the surf Jingle's Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven weighed in a 4 ½-pound fluke for Randy Mylinski who caught that fish and one other using mullet for bait The tackle shop said surf fishermen are also pulling in kingfish  Giglio's Tackle in Sea Bright reported a limit catch of fluke in the surf Nick Honachefsky the host of Saltwater Underground will be giving a fall striper surf fishing seminar at Fisherman's Supply on Sept There is no charge but there will be raffles for fishing tackle and special discounts at the shop will be sharing his tactics to help anglers maximize their efforts come the fall run of bass in the surf More: Spearfishermen shoot triggerfish and fluke in Barnegat Inlet dive When Jersey Shore native Dan Radel is not reporting the news you can find him in a college classroom where he is a history professor Reach him @danielradelapp; 732-643-4072; dradel@gannettnj.com That reflective note might suggest a spiritual sabbatical growth doesn’t only come from silence or solitude every culinary collaboration is a chance to step outside his comfort zone And the challenge of teaming up with a restaurant as stylistically different from his own as INJA is an exciting prospect From May 1 to 2, Mumbai’s Bandra Born will share the kitchen with INJA in a collaborative dinner series built on contrast and the thrill of not knowing exactly what comes next Bada kheema paan at Bandra BornBada kheema paan at Bandra BornBandra Born is what chef Fernandes calls “fun dining, not fine dining.”On his menu, the East Indian flavours of Bandra, the neighbourhood he calls home resulting in croissant cubes dipped into coconutty crab curries fugias flecked with thyme and garlic served with a creamy corn mouse and nods to Bandra’s beloved bakeries appear in the form of puffs doused in truffle and wine sauce and pan rolls served with a beet hot sauce The common denominator between these restaurants is that both their chefs are not interested in labelling their style I’m still trying to figure out how it all happened,” laughs Fernandes The chefs first met at Bandra Born’s launch, but their real collaboration began backstage at The Gathering, an art-led dinner series held in Delhi earlier this year in February and when they realised their philosophies weren't too far apart both have a proclivity for bending the rules just the right amount And this pop-up is a reflection of their shared love for storytelling and an ever-evolving approach to cooking The menu they have decided to build together is something between a setlist and a studio session. The original idea was straightforward; a nine-course meal featuring three signature dishes from each restaurant “Now it’s more like eleven or twelve courses with three bite-sized hors d'oeuvres and a family-style main course section,” says Fernandes It’ll all come together just before service” Expect signature hits from both kitchens, interpreted in slightly different formats. Although chef Fernandes’ cult-favourite Venus Jam Cake will most likely appear in its original form “like dropping the original track at the end of a DJ set”, he says, true to form of a chef who moonlights as DJ when he’s not manning the pass he is thinking of a beef tartare that borrows from Bandra Born’s bestselling Beet’s Meat where beets are cooked to a meaty texture with seasoned cultured cream; a play on ramen (a new dish on Bandra Born’s menu) Chef Anantwar, too, brings his sense of quirk to the table. “INJA seems serious to people, but we are actually very playful,” he says. His Aam Papad Tuna may show up in a new vegetarian form on this pop-up menu. There’s also Aslam San, a Japanese take on Delhi’s iconic butter chicken, reimagined with grilled chicken and plenty of melted Amul butter. This is a meal made by two cooks who prefer jamming over planning, so go with an appetite and wait for the surprises. When: May 1 and 2; Call +91-81308-05888 or +91-9717573468 to reserve Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service (updated April 1 2021) and Policy and Cookie Statement (updated April 1 The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast The multigenerational shop Kaneshichi Shoten uses traditional techniques to make umami flakes The latest episode of Vendors: International explores the meticulous process of making bonito flakes at renowned shop Kaneshichi Shoten in Makurazaki bonito flakes are made from smoked and fermented tuna and give dashi broth its signature umami flavor are a seasoning ingredient made by boiling This method has existed in Japan for centuries and has been passed down for generations at the 60-year-old Kaneshichi Shoten which provides the ingredients to restaurants like Adi in Tokyo and the Nobu pop-up in Kyoto “These traditional techniques that we’ve inherited from the past perhaps it’s too much to say I want to preserve them but that’s how I feel,” says Yusuke Sezaki “Makurazaki produces half of all the katsuobushi made in Japan.” The process starts at a bonito auction where 30 different companies bid on the best fish the fish is simmered at high temperatures to stop the decay of inosinic acid lifting and strengthening the umami flavor craftspeople remove the bones by hand to prevent the shape from warping and they add fish paste to fill the gaps where the bones were removed it might seem like meaningless work,” Sezaki says this little task was proof that it was done by an amazing craftsman.” the fish is brought to a three-story smoke room where rising smoke removes moisture from the fish and imbues a unique flavor profile the fish is left out in the sun to dry for a week developing a green mold that Sezaki says is “best to be powdery not sticky.” Next up is the fermentation room where oil from the fish is broken down and the umami flavor continues to heighten “Being able to grow in a relaxed and comfortable state might have an impact on the quality of katsuobushi,” Sezaki says “This is where the bonito grow to their fullest.” These bonito flakes end up in dishes like green curry with golden eye snapper from chef Kanchan Adhikari of Adi Adhikari steeps the bonito flakes to make a dashi broth and adds that to spinach cilantro and combines that with traditional Nepalese spices like white coriander and cumin “You have to really understand your ingredients and the best way is to build a close relationship with your suppliers,” Adhikari says Seeing how hard everyone worked made me want to be more thoughtful about how I use katsuobushi.” Watch the newest episode of Vendors: International to watch how bonito flakes go from the fish auction to high-end dishes The freshest news from the food world every day The weather pattern is forecast to change as a low pressure system traveling up from the Carolinas could bring rain to the area by midweek For most of September thus far the story has been bright skies There are so many fish mixing on the inshore grounds that it's been anyone guess what's on the hook false albacore and a few types of mackerel including Spanish mackerel have been landed in this late summer run that has driven people to the boats fishermen will most likely be dodging rain clouds dealing with a bit of a swell and easterly breezes Dave Riback on the Queen Mary party fishing boat said it got a littler bouncier on the water Sunday than what was predicted His trip started out decent in the morning with a pick of bonito and blues He said he read lots more fish on the screen than he did on Saturday when his fares swung in bonito at a good clip His high hook Saturday was Tom Constantino His fares also saw plenty of blues and most if not everyone on board had the five-fish bluefish limit More: Boats crush yellowfin tuna in Hudson Canyon, bonito keep up fevered pace inshore the fish were fewer and farther in between Riback said the more experienced rod and reel men on the boat still made out with a good catch The surf has been very fishy with the bullet run down the beaches Fisherman's Headquarters in Ship Bottom reported Patrick Socacin landed a mini fall slam when he reeled in a bluefish bonito and fluke from the Long Beach Island surf Grumpy's Tackle in Seaside Park said there is a mullet bite going into the afternoons and evenings Scott Thomas from the shop was still setting up early Saturday evening when one of the first rods he sent out with a mullet bait started bouncing after a bluefish took the bait The shop is always reporting a slight uptick in bass on the surf in the morning and evening hours More: What's biting: get the latest fishing reports here will try to get everyone in the mood for the fall run this Saturday when he will deliver a talk on the fall striper at Fisherman's Supply in Point Pleasant Beach on the Dauntless said he's been catching a few everyday on his bottom fishing excursions The fish have actually come in to the inlets where there have been reports of catches filtering through the tackle shops There are still fluke around as September has always been a prime month for the flat fish Creekside Outfitters in Waretown weighed in a legit doormat for Ben Rich a week ago that was 10 pounds and caught in Barnegat Bay The shop weighed in a couple of five pounders that were caught this weekend in the bay and ocean The bonito were in a frenzied mood on Monday the day after Hurricane Ernesto's swells had mostly cleared out Cole Riback on Queen Mary party fishing boat said they got to them after a short five mile ride to the northeast from Manasquan Inlet as they have been for the past couple of weeks Riback had the boat on the drift and said they were covered over in both fish His fares landed their limit of bluefish by mid-morning the fishing was that fast paced Anglers could land them on AVA size 017 jigs but the epoxy jigs were the most effective tackle Dave Riback said some of the more experienced fishermen were catching the bonito with JYG bucktails The bonito fishing is good enough that the Queen Mary will be running special trips for them on Thursdays that depart from the dock at 5:30 a.m More: Fishermen fight and land cobia, bonito, blues on the inshore grounds Ryan Boagn on the Jamaica II party fishing boat had some keeper fluke in the boat by mid-morning on Monday but the swells from the storm were still effecting the drifts which had powered backup to Hurricane strength on Monday as it tracked toward Canada sent some waves to the coast when it passed offshore of New Jersey as a tropical storm The swells starting rolling in on Saturday and some of the captains out of Manasquan Inlet came in early to avoid a churned up inlet created by the shoal on the Point Pleasant Beach side The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge boat Murden was working in the inlet on Sunday as it continues to dig out the sand built up. No boats sailed out of Manasquan Inlet on Sunday but boats did make it out elsewhere on the coast The Golden Eagle party boat out of Belmar fished Sunday and saw very good action from the bonito and blues Rich Falcone also reported a catch of a king mackerel and a cobia The Coast Guard assisted in the rescue of two individuals that got trapped on the Barnegat Inlet south jetty during the high tide in the late afternoon Petty Officer Christopher Bokum said a helicopter that was dispatched from the Atlantic City station was able to hoist the individuals off the inlet and deliver them safely to shore Bokum said the two were checked out by local first aid and he said no serious injuries were reported Pueblo Bonito Golf & Spa Resorts will launch its new luxury brand, Pueblo Bonito Vantage, with the debut of Pueblo Bonito Vantage San Miguel de Allende on Feb This will be the company's first European Plan property the hotel will feature 111 guestrooms and suites The hotel's Aromatika Spa will offer holistic treatments while Wellness Suites will have additional amenities for health-focused guests a gourmet Mexican restaurant led by chef Anaisa Guevara; a rooftop Tapas Bar; and other casual eateries Guests can enjoy tailored experiences through the V Life program cultural tours and visits to local wineries Getting in and out of Manasquan Inlet has gotten easier now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has dug out more than 60 million pounds of wet sand to rid the shoaling The job is not done yet but boat captains are at least more comfortable using the inlet The late summer ocean water is hovering around the mid-70 degree mark as far as the surface temperature inshore goes Fishermen made some nice catches as the ocean has ocean settled back down after the storms last week Ryan Bogan had the Jamaica II party boat on the Axel Carlson Reef drifting for fluke when one his fares tied into a much bigger fish that took the bait on the way down so the cobia beat his tackle up and cracked the rod More: After storm passes, boats find bluefish biting at the Mud Buoy Bogan said the fluke fishing overall was good He had a lot of fishermen walk off the boat with their limit catches on the half-day trips The monthly pool also changed hands twice and the new fluke to beat is 7 pounds 7 ounces with a couple weeks left in August to do so Dave Riback on the Queen Mary was pleased with the bluefish fishing the last couple of days He had been running up to the Mud Buoy but he found fish before that as he motored up the coastline The schools of blues he found were 1- to 4- pound fish that were perfect for smaller AVA jigs The bonito also showed up and quite a few were landed in the fray Some of his more experienced anglers hit the bonito with an assortment of slender A couple party fishing boats are starting to catch bluefish at night The Jamaica and Norma K III both reported catches from last weekend They're just running on the weekend nights since there hasn't been much of a crowd or a night fishery to speak of Both boats had been fishing mostly for ling while keeping a hopeful eye out for the blues on the Jamaica said they caught the blues last weekend on the Shark River Reef Fishermen at Barnegat Inlet are catching sheepshead The bite has been pretty good since about the first weekend in August according to Surf City Bait & Tackle on Long Beach Island though they haven't been making a whole lot of noise this summer at the Jersey Shore Grumpy's Bait & Tackle in Seaside Park reported a catch of one that was made from the shore Bonito Cafe y Mercadito is the latest labor of love from Daniel and Ismael Calderón, the creators who launched Aquí Mercado Their vision was to host vendors who sell goods reminiscent of their own Latin upbringing; and they ended up building a strong and vibrant community in the process instantly became a cultural and community hub since opening in September mood lighting and music "louder than normal cafes," Bonito is intentionally designed to encapsulate the sense of community and story-sharing found at Aquí Mercado — just in a coffee shop setting Daniel and Ismael emphasized the intentionality behind every single aspect of the cafe from the single-roasted coffee beans sourced from a queer and Latinx-owned farm in Costa Rica and that's been the biggest thing we're selling," Daniel said The cafe owners are also deliberate about the merchants selling goods in the Mercadito storefront — more often than not the vendors also sell at their monthly night market Daniel noted that the mercadito has a "little bit of everything," and is intentionally curated with goods exclusively from Latinx and POC sellers All of the vendors have "some type of connection to us," said Ismael While their experience may not be the blueprint for every Latino or Latina in Seattle Daniel and Ismael built a space reflective of their upbringing Their hope is that others may find comfort there or provide a new experience for those unfamiliar with the culture They will continue to be here — we are not reinventing the wheel," Ismael said "You can now come every day and still support local Bonito offers their own spin on traditional flavors Daniel and Ismael grew up with a rich coffee brewed with cinnamon and other spices Bonito bridges the gap between community and culture Inside the cafe is a melting pot of different communities finding common ground you can see remote workers sharing a table with someone journaling or reading while others are making new friends in the upstairs seating area "I think the biggest thing is [that] we created a space for those who are looking for community Whether you're a transplant or whether you have lived here forever — I think this is a space for you That door is always open," said Daniel Learn more about Bonito Cafe y Mercadito here. Kelly Stroh is a freelance writer for Seattle Refined. Follow more of her work here Belinda "Bindy" Bass was driving to Bonito Lake this past Tuesday when she pulled to the side of the road to speak on her cell phone with the Journal