Five Things to Know Today: May 1

1.  Weather: One word: Perfect. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says we will see a sunny day with a high near 70.

2. In Case You Missed It: is a great place to go for Japanese-style cooking.

3. Biz Bites: Start an after-Sunday-dinner-tradition for the summer at . The ice cream is delish.

4. Coming Up: Moms Talk is sure to include a riveting question today. Why not join the discussion?

5. Today in History: On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicated New York City's Empire State Building -- then the tallest skyscraper in the world. Hoover pressed a button from the White House that turned on the building's lights. Hoover's gesture, of course, was symbolic; while the president remained in Washington, D.C., someone else flicked the switches in New York.