Fortnightly 5
Origin Story & Still-Memorable Eats
What inspired Fortnightly 5, TPW’s every-other-week quintet of favorite eats, to begin with? A favorite fellow food critic and a favorite uncommon word. And, ultimately, a whole lot of sensational foods.
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FORTNIGHTLY 5 usually recalls favorite foods eaten during the past two weeks. That wasn’t the case today, but will be again on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.