Rumor mill: Reports are emerging about some wild changes coming to Apple's next-gen M5 chips. One of these is the lineup ditching the unified architecture that's been a signature of Apple silicon so far. Instead, the CPU and GPU will use separate memory pools. The claim comes from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He says that all M5 variants, including the base M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra, will be fabricated on TSMC's advanced 3nm N3P process node. That's a change from the current M4 and A18 Bionic chips that use the slightly older N3E node.The potential split CPU/GPU architecture is definitely the biggest surprise, though. Since the M1's debut, Apple silicon has used a unified memory pool shared between the CPU and GPU cores. This unified memory access (UMA) design is widely credited with the incredible performance-per-watt efficiency we've seen on MacBooks. If these rumors hold, that design won't be long for this world. While separating the CPU and GPU memory spaces adds some complexity, it could also unlock performance gains in certain workloads.To pull off this change, Apple is reportedly turning to TSMC's server-grade 2.5D packaging tech called System on Integrated Chips-Molding Horizontal (SoIC-mH). SoIC is TSMC's take on 3D stacking and hybrid wafer bonding, which enables ultra-dense connections between two chips. The "mH" variant Apple is using allows them to glue the separate dies horizontally onto the package rather than a vertical 3D stack.This advanced packaging allows for those split designs while promising better yields and superior thermal performance. // Related StoriesKuo says that the new packaging approach will particularly benefit Apple's Private Cloud Compute ambitions. This is what the company calls its cloud intelligence system designed specifically for AI processing.Ultimately, the M5 lineup is shaping up to be Apple's most versatile silicon yet. Kuo says that the base M5 will go into mass production in the first half of 2025, meaning it should probably find its way into updated Macs in late 2025. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro/Max variant is expected to enter production in the second half of next year. Lastly, the M5 Ultra is expected to debut in 2026.

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPlayStationXboxNintendoAfter a long and busy 12 months, 2024 is officially in the books. Players have a few weeks to rest before the video game release calendar picks up in February with a barrage of major releases. Thats a problem for next month, though. Until then, weve still got some time to reflect on what was a rollercoaster year for the gaming industry, full of surprise hits, total flops, and surprising no shows.At the center of all that was the three pillars of mainstream gaming: Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. While their power may be waning in the age of portable PCs like the Steam Deck, these platform holders are still the watercooler conversation starters whose every move generates buzz. This year, all three companies found themselves in a strange spot. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X hit the awkward midpoint of their lifespans, while the Nintendo Switch was left to tread water after its much anticipated successor was pushed out of 2024. All three would have to get creative if they were going to end the year strong.Recommended VideosThe good news is that all three pulled that task off, even if no one excelled. Each company had an asterisk on its record that created an uneven year no matter which console you played on. Continuing last years tradition, were once again closing out the year by handing out final grades to Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. All three passed, but theyll all need to study harder if theyre going to become A students in 2025.RelatedGiovanni Colantonio / Digital TrendsIf I were a tough grader, Id have good reason to flunk the PS5 this year. Sonys year was full of flops and disappointments that made its 2024 look dire in a vacuum. Its biggest hardship came in the form of Concord, a game that was meant to usher in PlayStations live service future. Instead, it was an immediate failure that was taken offline in weeks and the studio behind it was shuttered. That one costly disaster may have put years of planning in jeopardy, single-handedly changing what PlayStations future will look like.That bad news was coupled by some soft letdowns. The much anticipated PS5 Pro finally launched this year, but with underwhelming specs considering its eye-popping price tag. That made the system a slow starter, one that raised questions about how much incremental power is really necessary in a console. It didnt help that the systems AI upscaling tool, PSSR, was a bit buggy at launch, too. Elsewhere on the hardware front, Sony seemed to all but abandon its VR ambitions, offering very little software support for PlayStation VR2 (its biggest upgrade this year was PC support). At times, it felt like Sonys hardware business had hit a brick wall.If I were only looking at those lowlights, though, it would be a reductive view of what was a strong year for PlayStation overall. Sonys wins didnt come from hyped up first-party exclusives like Marvels Spider-Man 2, but through unexpected surprises that helped expand the system to new audiences. The crown jewel of the crop was Astro Bot, which found Sony once again making the kind of all-ages platformer that helped build the original PlayStation. Helldivers 2Concords failure. Even Stellar Blade landed as a pleasant surprise, allowing a Korean developer to find international success.In between those peaks, we got a handful of third-party exclusives that gave the PS5 the best game lineup of any console this year. Final Fantasy VII Rebirthdelivered the praise that Final Fantasy XVI couldnt quite achieve in 2023, while Bloober Teams Silent Hill 2pulled off the impossible task of remaking one of the best games of all time in a satisfying manner. Those highs were enough to round out an uneven year where Sony leaned heavily on unnecessary double dips like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. It may have been the PS5s best and worst year in one.Grade: BMicrosoftSince the launch of the Xbox Series X in 2020, it was clear that Microsofts console was going to have an unusual lifespan. Microsoft made it clear early on that it wasnt necessarily trying to pump out killer apps so much as it was trying to make Game Pass a lifestyle subscription service that every gamer needed. 2024 would take that experiment to some truly unpredictable places that left Xbox fans with whiplash; we seemingly alternated between terrible news and great games every month.The bad side was very bad. Xbox kicked the year off with mass layoffs, which shut down both Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. The latter was incredibly puzzling considering that the studio had developed perhaps the Series Xs best exclusive, Hi-Fi Rush, just one year prior. Later in the year, Microsoft rolled out a convoluted Game Pass price hike that turned the best deal in gaming into a pricey proposition. It didnt help that some of the services biggest games didnt exactly pan out as expected. Both Stalker 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 were buggy messes at launch, while Senuas Saga: Hellblade 2and Starfield: Shattered Space landed as underwhelming releases.It was a constant PR crisis for Xbox in 2024, even when it wasnt warranted. Xboxs decision to release certain exclusives on competing platforms should have been a cause for celebration as Microsoft eroded the annoying exclusivity wall that divides consoles. Instead, the move fueled console war outrage. Similar, Xbox made great strides to make its game more accessible than ever, bringing Game Pass to devices like Amazon Fire Stick. That too was criticized thanks to the companys This is an Xbox ad campaign, which implied that any device that could run its games was essentially an Xbox. That move rubbed console purists the wrong way, but I see the underlying message as a positive step forward for video games.While it wasnt a huge year for exclusives, Xbox delivered where it mattered. It ended the year strong with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, two of the best-received games of this Xbox generation. In route to those tentpole release, we got a steady stream of day one third-party releases that still sold the services value. Dungeons of Hinterberg and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess are both sleeper hits that ended up on Digital Trends best 10 games of 2024 list. With that in mind, Im willing to let Xbox out of 2024 with a perfectly good, if unremarkable grade. I expect to see some big improvement in 2025, though.Grade: B-NintendoAfter receiving a coveted A grade in last years report, Nintendo had a big task ahead of it and it sounded like it would have no problem delivering. After all, 2024 was surely going to be the year we finally got the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a bevy of heavy hitting exclusives like Mario Kart 9 or Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Well that didnt happen. After all the anticipation, Nintendos new console was a total no show. Nintendo would acknowledge its existence after years of speculation, but it stopped short of actually showing it off or announcing so much as a spec. That left Nintendo in a weird spot when it came to software. It was clear that the companys most celebrated developers were quietly working on new games for the platform, leaving the B-squad to fill out the Switchs final full year. To Nintendos credit, it delivered at least one exclusive a month from January to December, but the actually lineup was eclectic.Very few Switch exclusives released in 2024 were must-own library additions. The closest ones were Super Mario Party Jamboree and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but nothing rose to the level of Super Mario Odyssey or Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Instead, we got a buffet of niche games and odd remakes. Its not that games like Mario vs. Donkey Kong or Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition werent welcome on Switch; its just that these were the consoles primary games rather than quirky filler. Those games didnt always deliver either, as games like Endless Ocean: Luminous and Princess Peach: Showtime!Even if it was an underwhelming year overall, the experimental nature of Switchs year occasionally led to the kind of highlights that can only happen when a publisher isnt being precious. Emio The Smiling Man is a fantastic revival of Famicom Detective Club that I dont think we would ever get outside of a year like this. Splatoon 3s underappreciated Side Order DLC is a true hidden gem, and I cant complain about a full remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. The peaks werent exactly high, but this is the kind of strange year that I imagine Ill look back on with nostalgia in a few years when Nintendo is back in its usual rotation of predictable hits.Grade: C+Editors Recommendations

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsLove, Rosie (2014)Risky Business (1983)Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Happy New Year! While today could be a chance to celebrate, many of us would rather recover on our couches after a night of festivities. Hopefully, you have some time off to fire up a streaming service and watch a few movies. What streaming service should you use? Could we interest you in Paramount+?Paramount+ is the home of several notable franchises, including Mission: Impossible, Transformers, Star Trek, A Quiet Place, and Top Gun. Thats only the beginning, as more content finds a home on this streamer. If you need something to watch, try one of these movies, including a delightful rom-com, a coming-of-age movie with a Hollywood icon, and a legacy sequel.Recommended VideosWe also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max,andthe best movies on Disney+.RelatedLionsgateRom-coms are meant to be cheesy. Love, Rosie has its silly moments, but a heartfelt message about love and friendship propels this movie into a tender love story. Rosie Dunn (Lily Collins) and Alex Stewart (Sam Claflin) have been best friends since childhood. Their relationship is strictly platonic, although Rosie and Alex once shared a drunken kiss on the formers 18th birthday.Just when you think the two friends might become lovers, new challenges arise in their lives. For Rosie, it involves a high school crush who may not have her best interest at heart. For Alex, he grapples with leaving Europe to study in America. Theres never the right moment to act on their feelings. However, love is never perfect, an important lesson these friends eventually learn.Stream Love, Rosie on Paramount+.Warner Bros.Tom Cruise is now known for flying jets in Top Gun: Maverickor riding motorcycles off cliffs in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Back in the 1980s, the little-known Cruise was still searching for his breakout role. After a few supporting performances, Cruise finally received his moment in the spotlight in 1983s Risky Business.High school senior Joel Goodsen (Cruise) has lived a straight and narrow life in hopes of attending Princeton. When his parents leave town for a few days, Joel hires a call girl named Lana (Rebecca De Mornay), and the two spend the entire night together.Risky Business (1983) Official Trailer - Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay Movie HDThis decision sets off a chain of unfortunate events in Joels life, jeopardizing his shot at Princeton. And yes, Risky Businessinspired thousands of Halloween costumes thanks to his Old Time Rock and Roll dance.StreamRisky Business on Paramount+.Warner Bros. PicturesUpon its release, Blade Runner 2049Ridley Scott, believing the film was too long. Time heals all bad takes, and while the length remains the same, Blade Runner 2049is now considered a critical film in Villeneuves filmography and a stepping stone toward Dune.Thirty years after Blade Runner, Officer K (The Fall Guys Ryan Gosling) works as a blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department. After completing a mission, K makes a shocking discovery that could lead to a war between humans and replicants. With this knowledge, Ks life is in danger, so he seeks help from Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who might have the answers to prevent this war from happening.StreamBlade Runner 2049 on Paramount+.Editors Recommendations

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, theres something for everyone but the newspapers standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day.While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice dont get discouraged if you cant get every single word in a puzzle.Recommended VideosIf youre having trouble completing todays NYT Crossword, were here to help. Weve got all the answers for todays clues down below.Please enable Javascript to view this contentNew York TimesAcross1 Rapscallion : SCAMP6 Certain tankful : GAS9 Kind of game thats a pitchers dream : NOHIT14 Micronesian island that was the setting for a season of Survivor : PALAU15 Tuna type : AHI16 Airport near the intersection of I-90 and I-294 : OHARE17 Cove : INLET18 On the ___ : LAM19 Christopher who directed Oppenheimer : NOLAN20 Slangy suffix with most : EST21 OK tell me : ILLBITE24 N.B.A. 1-pointers: Abbr. : FTS25 Exclamation from Homer : DOH26 Hero of The Matrix : NEO27 A work of ___ that isnt based on feeling isnt ___ at all: Czanne : ART28 Look at Me, Im Sandra ___ (Grease song) : DEE29 Dickenss The Mystery of ___ Drood : EDWIN31 Chinese greeting : NIHAO33 Tool for a pineapple : CORER35 1990s sitcom featuring a bookstore : ELLEN38 You can count on them : ABACI39 Rating for junk bonds : CCC42 Candymaker Wonka : WILLY43 Chauvinist or racist : BIGOT44 In the style of : ALA45 Start of Caesars boast : ICAME46 Actress Hatcher : TERI47 Deposit, as an egg : LAY48 Patrick Stewart and Elton John, for two : SIRS49 Singer on Give Peace a Chance : ONO51 Golden Girls actress Arthur : BEA52 Sheds, with off : SLOUGHS56 Stylish tote for an executive : WORKBAG60 Worshiping rows : PEWS61 Cousin of a croc : GATOR63 The Emerald Isle : EIRE64 ___ have to do : ITLL65 Like the breeds Shetland and merino : OVINE66 TALK LIKE THIS! : YELL67 Like a yenta : NOSY68 Props for close-up magicians : DECKS69 Arrogant sort : SNOTRelatedDown1 Worked for the C.I.A., perhaps : SPIED2 Playground retort : CANSO3 Super-trendy : ALLTHERAGE4 West who said Men are my life, diamonds are my career : MAE5 Set down on paper : PUTINWRITING6 Cider unit : GALLON7 Starbucks higher-up? : AHAB8 Ape or monkey : SIMIAN9 In the dark about something nefarious : NONETHEWISER10 Well, lookee there! : OHO11 Place to see J.F.K. : HALFDOLLAR12 Hopping mad : IRATE13 Past, present or future : TENSE22 Flowery necklace : LEI23 Multisport race, in short : TRI30 In a prim and proper way : DECOROUSLY32 Singer with the #1 albums As I Am and Girl on Fire : ALICIAKEYS33 What you might call a tipsy friend : CAB34 Last words? : OBIT36 Symbols of wisdom : ELMS37 12/31 : NYE39 Part of U.C.L.A.: Abbr. : CAL40 Material used to make the object illustrated here, in a seasonal song : CLAY41 Coral island : CAY50 Yikes! : OHGOD51 Puts to sleep, say : BORES52 Take a turn with the object illustrated by the central black squares in this puzzle (leading to one of the four circled results) : SPIN53 Oscar-winning Jared : LETO54 Symbols of wisdom : OWLS55 Word processing command : SAVE56 Policy nerd : WONK57 Trs ___ : BIEN58 Singer Guthrie : ARLO59 Chocolate money won or lost in this puzzles game : GELT62 ___-tac-toe : TICEditors Recommendations

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Joby Aviation is developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraftDavid Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesFlying taxis may finally arrive this year, thanks to the development of a new breed of electric aircraft that are much quieter than helicopters and potentially greener as well.These electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) models arent simply a new spin on helicopters. Rather than relying on one large set of rotor blades for lift, these vehicles use multiple smaller propellers, similar to remote-controlled drones. The propellers face upwards like helicopter rotors during vertical take-off or landing, but can also tilt

2025-01-01T14:20:02Z Read in app Angle down iconAn icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. With so many options, it can be hard to know what the best things to order at Dunkin' are. Helen89/Shutterstock This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? As a dietitian, I follow the Mediterranean diet, but that doesn't mean my family never eats out.Dunkin' is an easy place to grab breakfast when we're in a rush.I try to avoid overly sugary drinks, but I do order the occasional doughnut as a treat.As a dietitian who tries to follow the Mediterranean diet, I eat a lot of veggies, beans, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.However, in a pinch, my family and I sometimes have to lean on fast food, especially when we're traveling.When I visit Dunkin' with my 9-year-old daughter and my husband, I opt for protein-rich options and try to limit any added sugar and sodium.Here's what I ordered for everyone on our last Dunkin' run. A hot latte gives me a kick of caffeine.I try to avoid overly sugary coffee drinks. Lauren Manaker It's tempting to go for a flavored coffee at Dunkin', but some of them have more sugar than a doughnut.For example, a small Dunkin' hot coffee with caramel-swirl flavoring has 26 grams of added sugar, while a vanilla sprinkle doughnut only has 16 grams.Instead, I skip the added sweeteners. Since some dairy is permitted on the Mediterranean diet, a classic latte made with 2% milk gives me the caffeine boost I need without a sugar rush.Plus, dairy milk adds some protein and nutrients (like calcium). I'm a fan of the omelet bites.Dunkin' shapes its egg bites like little doughnuts. Lauren Manaker Although they're processed aka not very Mediterranean-diet friendly I love Dunkin's omelet bites for a protein-packed breakfast.Two of the egg white and veggie bites contain a whopping 13 grams of protein, which keeps me full. As a bonus, they help me get a small start on my daily veggie goals. My husband's beverage of choice is iced green tea.He tends to get a larger size of green tea. Lauren Manaker My husband, who has elevated blood pressure, enjoys an unsweetened green iced tea.Some research suggests that green tea may help lower blood pressure, particularly in individuals with hypertension. The catechins and other bioactive compounds are associated with helping relax blood vessels, promote healthy blood flow, and reduce the strain on the cardiovascular system.The iced, unsweetened version at Dunkin' has no sugar, and there's little to it in terms of calories and sodium, so he tends to get a larger size. Dunkin's avocado toast is also a good pick for my husband.Avocados are a good source of potassium. Lauren Manaker Avocado toast is my husband's top food pick at Dunkin', which is convenient for his health needs and our diet.Avocados are a good source of potassium, a mineral that's also been found to help lower blood pressure. Dunkin's avocado toast contains 371 milligrams of potassium, which is over 10% of the daily recommended intake for men.Pairing avocado with whole-grain toast provides him with a satisfying on-the-go option that has heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, 6 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein. Orange juice is my daughter's drink of choice.The orange juice at my Dunkin' doesn't have added sugar, but it does have natural sugar. Lauren Manaker Although my daughter doesn't follow any kind of strict diet, I often feed her along the principles of the Mediterranean diet since that's how my husband and I eat.Even though the juice contains quite a bit of natural sugar from the fruit, I'm OK with her drinking a serving of orange juice (which I portion out from the slightly larger Simply Orange bottle sold at my Dunkin').It provides her with nutrients like vitamin C and antioxidants. Plus, it helps her get closer to her fruit quota for the day. She likes the wake-up wrap.My daughter gets Dunkin's wake-up wrap with just egg and cheese. Lauren Manaker It's not very Mediterranean-diet friendly, but my daughter likes the egg-and-cheese wake-up wrap at Dunkin'.The serving is relatively tiny, and there isn't a whole grain or veggie in sight, but I'm happy that the 7 grams of protein help keep her satisfied when we're in a pinch.Plus, the eggs add some vital nutrients, like choline, which is essential to supporting brain health. I firmly believe an occasional treat can fit into a balanced diet.We shared a doughnut as a treat. Lauren Manaker Although the Mediterranean diet doesn't allow for a lot of processed foods or added sugars, an occasional treat isn't going to completely throw us off.Dunkin' is known for its doughnuts, so we usually let our daughter pick the variety and split one between the three of us.I think it's OK to sometimes eat food purely for the pleasure it provides. 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For Christmas, I was gifted a lunch at Disneyland's elite Club 33, an invite-only club in the park.The holiday prix-fixe meal featured roasted salmon, lobster tail, filet mignon, and specialty pastries.As a foodie and Disney fan, I had high hopes for Club 33 and the meal still exceeded expectations.This year, as a Christmas present, I was gifted a rare experience I doubted I'd ever get a chance to try: dining at the exclusive Club 33 at Disneyland.As a Disney fan and a foodie, I'd long heard rumors about the elite, members-only club with a secret entrance on Royal Street in New Orleans Square. Business Insider previously reported that, in addition to a yearslong membership waitlist, there is a $25,000 to $100,000 initiation fee to join Club 33, as well as an annual price tag ranging between $12,500 and $30,000, depending on the membership level.This year, the mysterious club again made headlines after an Arizona couple said they spent $400,000 on legal fees pursuing a lawsuit to regain entry after their membership had been revoked.And while that's far too rich for my blood, after thoroughly enjoying my lunch there, I can see why they'd fight so hard to maintain access.Here's a glimpse at the seasonal holiday experience being offered this year at Club 33's Le Grand Salon restaurant, which despite my already high expectations left me feeling surprised and delighted at every turn. Club 33's theme is not subtle; the numbers are featured prominently in the restaurant's artwork and custom dishware. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Dining at Le Grand Salon, you won't ever forget you're having a luxurious and exclusive experience. The park's staff is already known for their commitment to customer service, but Club 33 takes things to another level.Guests enter the club through a secret door across from La Mascarade d'Orleans, a store in New Orleans Square,Photos are allowed in the dining area and courtyard but not in the bathrooms or members-only lounge. Club 33's seasonal menu featured flavors like cranberry, sweet potato, and warm brown sugar. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert The hosts whisk any nonessential items you're carrying to a complimentary coat check no hoodies allowed inside, or yoga pants, or dirty tennis shoes, for that matter.The club's iconic "33" logo is featured prominently throughout the venue, including on its dishware, menus, and artwork on the walls and floor.While you wait for your food, you're encouraged to explore the balcony overlooking New Orleans Square, interact with the animatronic turkey vulture Alfred, the club's mascot, and admire the concept art and handpainted vintage harpsichord Walt Disney gifted his wife, Lillian, which now decorates the lounge. The delicious meal at Club 33 was accented by impeccable service and attention to detail, like the dishes used to serve the roasted salmon appetizer and complimentary '1st Visit' pin. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert The three-course prix fixe meal costs $140 per person for lunch, with an optional wine pairing available for an additional $75. The cocktail menu is just as thoughtfully curated as the rest of the experience, with classic options like mint juleps and whisky sours available alongside seasonal re-imaginings like the "Winter Solstice Spritz" and "Butter Rum Drummer Boy."Alcohol is still served only in a few select locations at Disneyland, and Club 33 offers the largest variety of options anywhere in the theme park. The tender and juicy filet mignon served at Club 33 had a beautiful crispy sear on the outside and was cooked to perfection. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Though it was difficult to choose everything looked delicious, and there were more options than we had diners at the table I decided on roasted salmon for my appetizer, a filet mignon cooked medium for my entre, and a hot chocolate affogato for dessert.My partner, who graciously called in a favor of a family friend to get us into the club, had the shrimp appetizer, lobster stew entre, and warm sticky toffee cake for dessert. The lobster stew at Le Grand Salon was topped with half of a Maine lobster tail and a flaky, golden puff pastry. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert We'd had such a difficult time deciding on the details of our meal that our server, Beth, suggested we order her favorite dish the sweet potato ravioli la carte.While the option came with a $100 price increase, we were ultimately glad we splurged because the dish was one of the best things we tasted all day. Our server, Beth, recommended the sweet potato ravioli entre and she was right, we ordered an extra serving la carte, and it was among the best things we tasted that day. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Each dish was executed perfectly. The salmon was flaky, the steak was juicy with a beautifully seared crust, and the pasta was smooth and flavorful.Throughout the meal, my partner and I traded surprised exclamations. While we occasionally enjoy fine dining experiences, we've sometimes found more pomp and circumstance than flavor in high-end restaurants. Not so at Club 33, where every dish prepared by Chef Gloria Tae, the chef de cuisine, was both beautifully presented and delicious to boot. Club 33's hot chocolate affogato was served with peppermint ice cream and warm chocolate chip cookie bars. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert I used to work in a bakery and have a particular fondness for desserts. When I tell you I was blown away by Club 33's sweet offerings, I mean it from the moment I took my first bite, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.I'd ordered the hot chocolate affogato, which came topped with peppermint ice cream and served alongside warm chocolate chip cookie bars. My partner's choice of sticky toffee cake was also exceptionally tasty, with a brown sugar streusel and eggnog sauce. Club 33's seasonal desserts, like the warm sticky toffee cake, were a highlight of the meal. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert The dessert offerings were so surprising that I ended up asking our server who Club 33's pastry chefs are and she mentioned they also cook for the Grand Californian, which means I'll have to plan a visit to the 4-star hotel in the future to try more of their creations.Before we left, our server presented us with Club 33-themed macaroon cookies, which allowed me to continue enjoying the experience the next day when I finally caved and cracked open the box they were served in. The Disneyland castle, with its seasonal decorations, lights up after dark. Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Overall, the experience of dining at Club 33's Le Grand Salon lived up to the hype I'd heard over the years. I'd half expected that I'd have built it up in my head to an unattainable standard, but I really should have known the magic that Disney is capable of pulling off.And while I haven't been invited to join the club myself nor do I have $30,000 lying around to join if I did I now completely understand why Club 33 has earned the reputation it has.

Cynthia Erivo nailed her "Wicked" press tour looks.Cynthia Erivo's press tour looks for "Wicked" were some of 2024's best. Cristopher Rogel Blanquet/Stringer/Getty Images; Tim P. Whitby/Stringer/Getty Images; Gilbert Flores/Contributpr/Variety via Getty Images Method dressing has been one of the decade's hottest red-carpet trends, and one actor who's really risen to the challenge is Cynthia Erivo, whose Elphaba-inspired looks were stellar throughout the "Wicked" press tour.Woolf told BI, "I think the way she embodied her character from the movie in a red carpet fashion perspective was really interesting and really elevated."It "still gave a character, but it didn't verge on costume, but it still gave fashion," he added.Of all her press looks, Woolf said he was a fan of the Thom Browne dress she wore in Mexico City (above left), the Schiaparelli gown she wore for the London premiere (above middle), and her work with Louis Vuitton (above right).Erivo spoke with Vogue in November about the electric-green vinyl Louis Vuitton gown she wore to the film's LA premiere, telling the publication that the look let her character "own the green color in such a big, bold way!""I thought the fabric choice was strong and divine, which is how I see my character," she added.But what elevates Erivo's press tour looks from her counterparts?To Woolf, it's a combination of the designers' interpretations, who's wearing the clothes the same garment on two people can translate completely differently and an understanding that "less is more.""When you're giving a nod to a theme, it can simply be the color, like Cynthia Erivo wore green. So, I think it's less is more, and just taking one element and not making it a whole thing," he said. French model and singer Yseult was the queen of Cannes fashion.A stylist told BI that Yseult "kind of plays on this notion of gender fluidity." Dominique Charriau/Contributor/WireImage/Getty Images; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Fashion nerds keeping an eye on the 2024 Cannes Film Festival would've been quick to spot Yseult in a new iteration of Christian Dior's "New Look," popularized in his first collection from 1947."I thought, I'm going to do Cannes and I want to feel strong, I want to feel fierce," Yseult told the Washington Post in May.She added, "I think why people love how I fit this dress is because of my body. My body is unique. I'm a plus-size girl, you know, and I really embrace all the curves. I really embrace myself. For the first time we see a body a plus-size body in [this look]."Yseult's candor is exactly what excites Mays."She's partnered with Dior frequently, which I am so excited by because I think, so often, our understandings of size inclusivity are kind of skewed in the fashion world. You get something that's a size 16 and it fits like a 10," Mays told BI. "But to see somebody that actually looks like me and to be celebrated in a luxury space and to do it in a cool way, and I think she's another one that kind of plays on this notion of gender fluidity," noting that she can go from wearing a vintage-inspired Dior gown to a suit and tie."I think when you can do that, it's such a marker of someone that has true style," Mays said. Colman Domingo is consistently one of the best-dressed men in Hollywood.A stylist told BI that Domingo is "not afraid to take risks" with his style. Dave Benett/Contributor/Getty Images for Vanity Fair; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association Woolf told BI that the "Rustin" actor is "definitely one of the best-dressed males consecutively throughout the year.""I think the main thing with Colman is he's not afraid to take risks," he added. "And he carries clothes well."Such risks can be taken with colors, silhouettes, and fabrics, and one look that embodied them all was the mustard-yellow Valentino suit and gold glitter coat Domingo wore to the Critics Choice Awards in January (above right).Domingo's stylists, Wayman + Micah, told Vogue in October that the actor "really loves to play and have fun in every facet of his being so his style and sense of fashion fully thrives.""We love putting him in tailored fits that highlight his stature, and we love using accessories to innovate and elevate his looks," they added. "To top it all off, Colman's energy, confidence, and charisma always take every red carpet moment to the next level."Domingo has credited his style to both his stylists and the people he saw growing up in Philadelphia."We know how to dress," Domingo told "Jimmy Kimmel Live" guest host RuPaul in August, citing men who wore pinky rings, kept their nails clean and long, and loved to wear high-waisted suits."I feel like I dress like Teddy Pendergrass, The Isley Brothers," he said, adding, "I dress like the sound of Philadelphia." Charli XCX's style during her "Brat" era proved she's the ultimate cool girl.A stylist told BI that Charli XCX's style feels "more refined to her right now." Joseph Okpako/Contributor/WireImage/Getty Images; Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images There was no escaping "Brat" in 2024 and that's all thanks to British singer Charli XCX.Fe thought the artist's tour looks were "really cool" and said that her style feels "more refined to her right now," defining it as daring, unapologetic, and fun.She added that she appreciates the wide range of brands Charli XCX and her stylist Chris Horan have worked with, citing looks from both big fashion houses like Balenciaga and from younger designers like Dilara Findikoglu, whom she wore during her hosting gig at "SNL" (above right)."What I really like is when an artist has a specific branding or theme for an album, I can appreciate when the artist, creative director, or stylist, or whoever, really sticks to that. And it's a red thread throughout the whole entire album cycle. And I think that they did a really good job of doing that throughout the whole entire 'Brat' era," Fe added.In July, Horan told Who What Wear that in this era of the "360" singer's career, "she's giving like very much fashion girl" and that "she doesn't play by anyone's rules."He also said she looks for comfortability and "elements of movement" in her tour looks. He added that comfortable shoes are also important to her, but said they're "the worst part of making a performance look" because he wants her to wear "the highest shoe possible." Taylor Russell's Met Gala debut with Loewe was one of the best looks of 2024.Taylor Russell's red carpet style perfects sexy elegance. Jamie McCarthy/Staff/Getty Images; Samir Hussein/Contributor/WireImage/Getty Images Canadian actor Taylor Russell has emerged as a rising star on both the silver screen and the red carpet, where she's known for striking the delicate balance between sexiness and elegance.Fe said it's "really refreshing" to see a young person on the red carpet in such stunning pieces that aren't all about showing skin.She added she's also seen Russell find ways to make vintage pieces feel very modern and that she likes how Russell chooses proportions: "It's really beautiful to see."Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe, spoke about his relationship with the actor who's a global ambassador for the brand with Vogue in May, telling the outlet, "When we work together, it's always an incredible creative dialogue she is an amazing collaborator and a very special friend." Dan Levy knows how to do "classic menswear with a little edge."Dan Levy always wears a pair of statement glasses. Dia Dipasupil/Staff/Getty Images; Michael Buckner/Contributor/Variety via Getty Images Another frequent Loewe collaborator is the multitalented Dan Levy, who was also recently named one of the most stylish nepo babies (his dad is actor and comedian Eugene Levy).Mays told BI that Levy is one of her personal style inspirations who does "classic menswear with a little edge, and a little hint of something else there.""And also, I love that he's made eyewear sort of his iconic thing," she said. "You don't think about Dan Levy without just a really great pair of frames."And as for his best looks of 2024? Mays said his Met Gala (above left) and Academy Museum Gala (above right) looks were standout moments.On his Met Gala suit, Levy told The New York Times in May that he and Loewe "wanted a swerve to simple" with his 2024 look compared to what he and the brand chose for his gala debut in 2021."For the longest time, men's fashion was so square. Women had all the fun. That all changed over the past 10 years, so now I'm leaning into everything playful, flamboyant and exciting," he said. Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs is a "classic street style icon."A stylist told BI that Stefon Diggs "plays with gender fluidity in a way that's interesting, but also authentic to himself." Tasos Katopodis/Stringer/Getty Images for GQ; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Mays said Stefon Diggs is "pushing the needle forward in terms of style in the sports space" and a "classic street style icon.""I think he's so cool in the way that he dresses. It feels obviously trend forward, but there's something really powerful about the way he gets dressed," she said. "I think he also plays with gender fluidity in a way that's interesting, but also authentic to himself."Diggs told VMan Magazine in March that his upbringing in the DMV (the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area) helped shape his style."My mom has a picture of me wearing cowboy boots in the summertime, just because I loved cowboy boots at the time," he said, adding that although his parents didn't let him wear whatever he wanted, "they were able to balance out being yourself with being presentable."Diggs added that he's a "texture guy" who likes to wear pieces that align with his mood."If I can wake up and something feels good to put on and it puts me in a good space energy-wise, I'm gonna wear it. It could be raining or hot outside, and I'll still have on leather. It doesn't matter. It's all about how I feel that day," he said.Mays added that while Diggs does have moments where he leans into exclusive pieces he's a fan of Birkin bags her favorite looks are ones that feel aspirational but approachable at the same time, like when he pairs a tank with a cardigan, cargo pants, and jewelry, like he did at the GQ Sports Super Bowl Party in February (above left). Nicole Kidman was booked and busy in 2024.A stylist told BI that Kidman's style has become "more refined." Taylor Hill/Contributor/WireImage/Getty Images; Maria Moratti/Contributor/Getty Images With projects like "The Perfect Couple," "Special Ops: Lioness," and "Babygirl" on her calendar, 2024 was an exciting year for Nicole Kidman's red-carpet style.Woolf said her style has become "more refined" since working with stylist Jason Bolden (whose other styling credits include Erivo, Cara Delevingne, and Storm Reid), highlighting the Schiaparelli gown she wore to the Venice Film Festival (right)."I think the brands she's wearing and I think they're just more fitted to her body and her silhouette," Woolf added, noting that he's also a fan of her collaboration with Balenciaga, whom she's been a brand ambassador for since December 2023."It's a really good match for her, and her body, and her look," Woolf said. A$AP Rocky's style has become "more focused" and quiet-luxury inspired since having children.A stylist told BI that A$AP Rocky "really plays well with accessories." Daniele Venturelli/Contributor/WireImage/Getty Images; Cindy Ord/Staff/WireImage/Getty Images Rapper and certified fashion icon A$AP Rocky "really plays well with accessories," Mays said, adding that she loved his December 2023 campaign with Bottega Veneta it "feels authentic and elevated and family friendly, but still, like 'I'm cool and I'm smoking my joint but I have 17,000 barrettes in my head.'"The Bottega campaign caught Fe's eye, too. She called it "a really cool standout moment."And, of course, it's hard to mention A$AP Rocky without mentioning Rihanna (who, yes, could be on this list every year). Whether they're going out to dinner or walking a red carpet together, they don't match all the time, Fe said."They know themselves and they're not dressing for each other. They're dressing for themselves, and I love seeing that. I think that's really important to stay true to yourself and not lose that," she said.The "Sundress" rapper told People at the Footwear News Achievement Awards on December 4 that his style is "way more focused" since becoming a dad to RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, whom he shares with Rihanna."Prior to that, it was more absurd outfits and just mixing and matching everything for the sake of it. Now, it's a bit more quiet luxury," he added. Best new artist nominee Doechii knows how to make a statement.Doechii's stylist told BI she likes to explore things that are meant to be hidden. Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images; Katie Flores/Contributor/Billboard via Getty Images 2024 was a breakout year for rapper Doechii, who's earned three Grammy nominations for 2025, including best new artist, best rap performance for "Nissan Altima," and best rap album for her August mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal." Kaytranada's remix of her song "Alter Ego" is also nominated for best remixed recording.Woolf, who's been Doechii's stylist for nearly two years, said "she's a super creative person" who has a lot of ideas, so the pair will collaborate on looks based on things they both like.One example of such collaboration was her look for Willy Chavarria's New York Fashion Week show (above left).Woolf said that Doechii had already expressed an interest in not wearing shoes, and creating a look with toe socks. So, when he suggested that she wear a pair of the brand's underwear and go for a "muddy and dirty" look, they knew that was the perfect moment for their ideas to work together."Doechii understands fashion," he said. "She knows what looks good, she can see colors that mix well, textures that mix well; she understands and she always wants to break boundaries and make a statement."One theme that can be seen throughout her style is her willingness to show the "things that are meant to be hidden" like face tape or undergarments, Woolf said. "We incorporate all of those things and we show it all."