QUICK BITE

At Parsnip, a Filipino pop-up is a chef’s passion project

At Parsnip, a Filipino pop-up is a chef’s passion project. 12:43 p.m.

WHAT SHE'S HAVING

At Good Thymes in Lowell, an emphasis on what really matters

It’s not edgy. It’s not pricy. But for basic human kindness, this is your place. 12:01 p.m.

GETTING SALTY

How Eastern Standard’s Vanessa Rea-Marcel went from ice-cream scooper to award-winning sommelier

The professional dancer and Everett native was recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the best new sommeliers of 2019. 12:01 p.m.

BOTTLES

I’m the Globe’s beer writer. Here’s what I’ve learned while doing Dry January

A few beer-centric observations more than halfway through my beer-free month. 12:00 p.m.

FOOD

Flash-frozen fish for your freezer

In Boston-based North Coast Seafoods’ new “Naked” line offers, there are no preservatives, chemicals, or antibiotics used in raising or processing the seafood. 12:00 p.m.

FOOD

These aren’t your average grocery store English muffins

At Somerville’s Vinal Bakery, Sarah Murphy bakes her English muffins in classic and multigrain, anadama, oat sesame, and French toast, with frequent specials, such as beer cheddar or herbs and parsley. 12:00 p.m.

FOOD

Bibim Box sets up shop in CommonWealth Kitchen’s walk-up window

You won’t have to track the food truck for a while. Now you can get your Korean bibimbap in Kendall Square. 12:00 p.m.

HELP DESK

Where to find farmers’ markets in the dead of winter

Even when it’s cold outside, you can enjoy an abundance of seasonal, organic produce and goods while supporting local growers and artisans. 11:46 a.m.

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK | DEVRA FIRST

Some very ‘Boston’ restaurants are closing — and that’s OK

We don’t have to go into mourning every single time a long-lived restaurant goes out of business. Sometimes those lights should go out. Sometimes it's just time. 2:38 p.m.

Cash in your chips at Encore Cantina, or go green in Southie

Restaurant news you can use. 2:30 p.m.

FOOD

Lily P’s enters the competitive fried chicken arena with its super crispy bird

The large, sleek Kendall Square restaurant in the Sanofi Genzyme building also has oysters and dart boards 12:00 p.m.