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☆ There’s History in These Cheese Pulls
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Christina Morales | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Queso fundido is a staple at many Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants, but it has deeper roots as an essential appetizer during carne asadas. Credit... Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Persons: carne asadas, Kelly Marshall, Samantha Seneviratne Organizations: The New York Times Locations: carne asadas .

☆ Latin-fusion dishes like Caribbean tacos and jerk chicken with guava barbecue sauce showcased chefs' cultural pride at an Austin food festival
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Cat Cardenas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Chadwick Burnaw, the owner of an event company, hosted the Sazón Latin Food Festival in Austin. This article is part of "Festivals of Flavor," a series celebrating Latin festival cuisines. Festivalgoers danced to music at the Sazón Latin Food Festival in March. Cat Cardenas for BIHe'd scope out San Francisco's nightlife scene, looking for clubs that would play the merengue and bachata music he was familiar with. They served Jamaican-Latin fusion dishes alongside their kids at the Sazón Latin Food Festival.

Persons: Chadwick Burnaw, —, he'd, Burnaw, Festivalgoers, Cat Cardenas, Cardenas, Chris Burrell, Yadira, we'd, Burrell, . Cat Cardenas, they've, Tatiana French, Dejean, Mix'T, they'd, pico de gallo, it's, she's, there's Organizations: Service, Washington, Food, San Francisco State University, BI, City, aguas, Honduran, sos pwa Locations: Austin, South Austin, Caribbean, DC, San Francisco, Texas, California, Bay, America, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Samba, Clarendon, Jamaica, Honduras, ., Puerto Rican, Costa Rican, Virginia, French, Haitian, East Austin

☆ Hungry at 3 am? You’re out of luck now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Not even all of 24 Hour Fitness’ gyms — the promise is right in its name — are 24 hours. The city that never sleeps, New York, has lost 13% of its 24-hour restaurants. Around half of IHOP’s 1,800 locations are back to being open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, at the very least. Ed Endicott/Alamy Stock Photo/FilePete’s was open 24 hours, seven days a week from the 1990s until the pandemic hit in 2020. Despite the signage, Mi Tierra is no longer open 24 hours in San Antonio, Texas.

Persons: hasn’t, Waffle, ”, Alex Barakos, Ed Endicott, Pete’s, Barakos, “, Hudson Riehle, Edward Hopper’s, Harold, Kumar Go, Stephen Zagor, Pete Cortez, Michael Silver Geo, “ There’s, ” Cortez, ’ ” Cortez Organizations: New, New York CNN, Walmart, Hollywood, Alamy, Bureau of Labor Statistics, “, National Restaurant Association, Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, Columbia Business School, of Locations: New York, Covid, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, White, ”, New York City, San Antonio, Mi, San Antonio , Texas, Tierra, tuxedos

☆ I left a red state and moved to a blue state. The politics and lack of healthcare in Texas drove me back to Oregon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved back to Texas as an adult in 2018 for a position at a local newspaper. I had multiple eye-opening experiences that didn't align with my desired quality of life, so I left around two years later. The voting process was outdatedI experienced voting in person for the first time since I had been voting by mail in Oregon. The lead-up to the Abortion Ban was a heavy reason I left Texas, and this is a hill I will die on. I knew when it was time for me to goAlthough the political environment mismatch was a strong reason I left Texas, other reasons contributed to my move away from the state.

Persons: —, Grandma, Roe, Wade, could've Organizations: Service, Houston, Business Locations: Houston, Portland, Texas, Oregon, In Texas

☆ I never expected to meet my husband while working at a restaurant together post-college. It was surprisingly romantic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Saba Khonsari | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The last thing I expected after graduating from college and moving back home with my parents was to find my soulmate. I took a job waiting tables at a local Tex-Mex restaurant while I killed time applying to the Peace Corps. At my first mandatory all-staff meeting, the general manager commented how many people meet their future spouses working at that very restaurant. AdvertisementBen and I have now built a happy life togetherLess than two years after we started working together, we married. Our eldest took her first step before her aunt's rehearsal dinner —held at the same restaurant where Ben and I met.

Persons: Noble, Benjamin, he'd, margarita, Keanu Reeves, Ben Organizations: Service, Peace Corps, Barnes, Business, San, Ben, Corps Locations: Mex, San Juan, Luis, upsell, guacamole, expats, Europe

☆ Cheese, yogurt and dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Mira Cheng | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination. Since then, the recall has expanded to include additional products made with the recalled yogurt, sour cream and cheese, such as dressings, sandwiches and salad kits. Brands and the products they have recalled in the past week include:• Sprouts Farmers Market: No Brand Chicken Street Taco Kit• SaveMart: Chicken Street Taco Kit• The Perfect Bite Co: Mexican Style Street Corn Bites• Stater Bros: Chicken Street Taco Kit• Fresh Express: Fresh Express Salsa! They can contact Rizo-López Foods Inc. directly with questions at 1-833-296-2233, and report adverse events to the FDA. This is not the first recall of Rizo-López Foods Inc. products related to Listeria, according to the CDC investigation.

Persons: Joe’s, •, Kit •, Tom Thumb, • Dole, Jack, Olive, • Marketside, Bacon, • Rojo’s, Don Pancho, Poblano Caesar, Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo, Campesino, Dos, Casa, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Costco, López Foods Inc, Brands, • Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Star, HEB, Express, FDA, Rizo Bros, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Get CNN, CNN Health, Foods Locations: Vons, Marketside, Rio Grande , Food City, El, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Casa Cardenas, California, Texas, Hawaii

☆ Why Is Tex-Mex the M.V.P. on the Super Bowl Menu?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Christina Morales | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

There are many origin stories for the Frito pie, but at least one thing is true: This dish is extremely popular in Texas, where it is a staple at high school football games. Credit... Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Persons: Christopher Testani, Simon Andrews Organizations: The New York Times Locations: Texas

☆ I moved to Houston and regretted it. I stuck out at work and it was impossible to save.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Jules Rogers took a new job at a newspaper in Houston and moved from Portland, Oregon, in 2018. I was in my mid-20s and working as a full-time reporter for a local newspaper in Portland, Oregon. My favorite things about Houston were the radio stations — the rap and country stations were both really good. My transportation budget increasedMy transportation budget went up in Houston. Ultimately, I quit my Houston job less than two years after I got there.

Persons: Jules Rogers, weren't, —, Marshall, Jules, Jules Rogers Job Organizations: Service, Housing, FedEx, Gas, Houston Locations: Houston, Portland , Oregon, Oregon, Texas, Portland, Spring, West, Galveston, snowshoe, Houston . In Portland, . Oregon, Pacific Northwest

☆ Mexican fans dream of an NBA franchise as the league promises expansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Angelica Medina | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 9, 2023; Mexico City, MEX; A general overall view of the 2023 NBA Mexico City Game between the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks at the Arena CDMX. "(We want) a bigger footprint here in Latin America, ultimately, the dream of an NBA franchise coming to Mexico City one day," said Silver at a press conference. "Our goal is for the 30 NBA teams to play in here in Mexico City. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCEThe prospect of a Mexican franchise and more regular season games is exciting for local fans. ($1 = 17.6379 Mexican pesos)Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City, additional reporting Amy Tennery Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kirby Lee, Adam Silver, Silver, Bruno Fernando, Guerrero, Scottie Pippen, Orlando, Carlos Alcaraz, Josue, Angelica Medina, Amy Tennery, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Mexico City, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, USA, MEXICO CITY, National Basketball Association, NBA, NBA G League, Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Reuters, U.S, Ticketmaster, New York Knicks, Thomson Locations: Mexico City, MEX, Mexico, MEXICO, Central, America, Canada, Acapulco, Queretaro

☆ I ate at Cava and Chipotle, and I can see why Gen Z has crowned a new fast-casual king
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cava is billed as the Mediterranean version of Chipotle, and is stealing the burrito chain's fans. Gen Z loves Cava for its bold flavors while some Chipotle fans have grown tired of the fresh-Mex brand. We tried both Chipotle and Cava to see whose food is best. Newcomer Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual concept, is now turning heads and stealing the hearts of Gen X diners. Cava, billed as a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, went public in June and is red hot.

Persons: Gen Z, —, Chipotle, Cava, I've, doesn't, Chipotle's Organizations: Service Locations: Cava, Canada, France, Germany, Chipotle, Orange County , California

☆ Cava could be the next Chipotle. I've tried both chains and the battle is close.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Cava is billed as the Mediterranean version of Chipotle, and is stealing the burrito chain's fans. Gen Z loves Cava for its bold flavors while some Chipotle fans have grown tired of the fresh-Mex brand. We tried both Chipotle and Cava to see whose food is best. Cava, billed as a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, went public in June and is red hot. So, I set out to compare Cava and Chipotle in a head-to-head battle.

Persons: Gen Z, —, Chipotle, Cava, I've, doesn't, Chipotle's Organizations: Service Locations: Cava, Canada, France, Germany, Chipotle, Orange County , California

☆ These 53 college towns 'eat the most Chipotle' — and the chain will reward them by staying open until midnight on Halloween
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Chipotle said it plans to keep 53 college-town stores open until midnight on Halloween. The chain said it is targeting college towns popular with Gen Z, a group that likes to eat late. But instead of going national with its late-night business, Chipotle is targeting "college towns that eat the most Chipotle," the chain announced Wednesday. The fresh-Mex chain, which has more than 3,250 restaurants, said 53 college towns will stay open until midnight on Halloween – a busy night for the brand. "Over the past two years, Chipotle has seen a 30 percent increase in transactions after 8 p.m. on Halloween and 81 percent of 18- to 26-year-olds surveyed reported wanting to see Chipotle open until midnight," the chain said.

Persons: Chipotle, Gen Z, —, Gen, Wendy's, Ann Arbor Organizations: Service, Nation's Restaurant, Way, University Avenue South, Fowler, Boulevard Georgia, Ponce De, State Street, College, Salisbury, State Street East, Street New, Broadway, Tryon, Franklin, Court Street Oxford, Clifton, Clemson, Street, State, Montgomery, Ogden Locations: North Carolina , Ohio, Florida, Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Arizona, Tempe, Flagstaff, Way California, La Jolla, Berkeley, Angeles, Colorado, Boulder, Gainesville, University Avenue South Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Ponce, Ponce De Leon Ave, Athens, Illinois, Champaign, Indiana, West Lafayette, State Street Bloomington, Kirkwood Avenue Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Maryland, Salisbury, Salisbury Boulevard Michigan, State Street East Lansing, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Mississippi Oxford, Missouri, Columbia, Street New York, Vestal, York, Broadway North Carolina, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington, Ohio, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Oklahoma, Carolina, Tennessee, Nashville, Knoxville, Avenue Texas, Waco, Lubbock, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Utah, Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, Madison, Street Milwaukee, Ogden Avenue Washington

☆ A couple without a business or finance background raised $180,000 to open a taco shop. They brought in more than $1 million in revenue in year one and credit their success to 3 non-business-related fa
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The couple, who started tinkering in their apartment kitchen in 2019 in an effort to recreate the breakfast tacos Jaramillo grew up eating, raised $180,000 from family and friends to bring their restaurant to life. That's a relatively small amount for opening a brand-new restaurant, noted May: "We were able to do it on a pretty shoestring budget." When they raised money, they didn't give up any equity, meaning Jaramillo and May own 100% of the company. "I think we both have strong entrepreneurial instincts but we don't come from a finance or a business background," said May. "There's a certain value to the human piece that you get when you come to the shop," said May.

Persons: Tejana, Ana, Maria Jaramillo, Gus May, —, tacos Jaramillo, Jaramillo, May, We've, we've, they've, Jaramillo —, McAllen , Texas —, it's, It's, They've, " Jaramillo, Tejana Jaramillo Organizations: GWU, DC Locations: Washington, DC, Mount Pleasant, Monterrey, Mexico, McAllen , Texas, Texas, La, Pleasant

☆ From taking orders to cutting avocados, AI is solving the labor shortage problem for fast-food chains
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Checkers & Rally'sLast year, Checkers & Rally's became one of the first big chains to implement widespread use of AI-powered voice assistants. Out of the 803 Checkers and Rally's restaurants, voice AI was live in 390 as of August. AdvertisementAdvertisementSoundHound, best known as a music-recognition app, has spent years perfecting its conversational voice AI bots. Sister burger chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's also announced plans to test Presto's AI voice bots this year. Hardee's and Carl's Jr. are also testing voice AI bots by OpenCity.

Persons: DoorDash, Deloitte, Keyvan Mohajer, it's, Mohajer, Schier, Rally's, Domino's, ConverseNow, SoundHound, SoundHound's Mohajer, Beef, Chippy, Rebecca Harrington, McDonald's, Carl's Jr, Del, Carl's, Hardee's, Presto, Taco, Chris Turner, Turner, Taco Bell Organizations: Service, Chipotle, Industry, National Restaurant Association, Deloitte, Wingstop Tech, Anthony's, Slim, Dialog, Taco Bell, Taco, Yum Brands Locations: White, Wall, Silicon, McDonald's, Texas, California , Texas, Florida, Chicago, Thai, Newport Beach , California, Del Taco, Mexican, Southern California, Taco Bell's

☆ Factbox: When is Venice Film Festival 2023 and what can we expect?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] The 79th Venice Film Festival - Awards Ceremony - Venice, Italy, September 10, 2022 - Director Laura Poitras poses with the Golden Lion Award for Best Film. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 28 (Reuters) - The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, with its 80th edition opening this week. WHEN IS THE VENICE FESTIVAL? The festival opens on Aug. 30 with the premiere of Italian World War Two film "Comandante", directed by Edoardo De Angelis. There are several categories making up the official selection of films shown, the top being those competing for the coveted Golden Lion award.

Persons: Laura Poitras, Guglielmo Mangiapane, Edoardo De Angelis, El Conde, Pablo Larrain, Luc Besson, Ferrari, Michael Mann, Nikolaj, Saverio Costanzo, Maestro, Bradley Cooper, Stefano, Allem, Timm Kroger, David Fincher, Bertrand Bonello, Priscilla, Sofia Coppola, Agnieszka Holland, Pietro Castellitto, Ava DuVernay, Matteo Garrone, Giorgio Diritti, Holly, Szumowska, Michal Englert, Michel Franco, Stephane Brize, William Friedkin, Woody Allen's, Roman Polanski, Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson, Harmony Korine, Travis Scott, Crispian Balmer, Mark Heinrich Our Organizations: Golden, Film, REUTERS, Society, Hollywood, Thomson Locations: Venice, Italy, VENICE, Spanish, Chile, Denmark, Austria, Switz, Canada, France

☆ Make it a cool pickle summer with this easy method
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Sure, you can preserve food with a more advanced water-bath canning method, especially if you’re planning to save your summer pickles for up to a year. Or add pickled vegetables such as green beans or cauliflower to a grain salad or grain bowl as a topping. While pickled vegetables are always welcome in pasta salad (and potato salad, for that matter), they also bring an unexpected zing to hot pasta recipes. Or add pickled shallots, broccoli or peppers to pesto-sauced noodles. And when it’s too hot to think of anything else to do, there’s always “snack dinner” with a variety of pickled vegetables to save the day.

Persons: CNN —, chow, Pickles aren’t, Kadir Kemal Behar, don’t, Dill, tarragon, Deb Lindsey, I’ve, Gregory Rec, there’s, Casey Barber Organizations: CNN, Anadolu Agency, Washington Post, Portland Press Herald

☆ The Best Chilaquiles You’ve Ever Had
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Bryan Washington | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The dish exists within the larger continuum of Mexican meals maximizing tortillas and salsa. You could layer your chilaquiles with a litany of bacon, chorizo, chicken, shrimp or whichever combination will get you closer to God. An ex of mine insisted on tossing his chips in salt, immediately after frying them, claiming it’s how his aunt would stack her chilaquiles. If variety makes life worth living, it’s hard to think of a better mascot than chilaquiles. If variety makes life worth living, it’s hard to think of a better mascot than chilaquiles.

Persons: Encarnación Pinedo, Ford Fry, ”, it’s, chilaquiles, Doña Lena Organizations: Aztecs Locations: Mexico, United States, Mexican American, Tex, Tokyo, Berkeley, Calif, Nana’s, Houston, Mexican

☆ Gen Z is forcing fast-food restaurants to change their menus. They're now offering more spicy food and chicken to lure in younger diners.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gen Z diners crave spicy food and chicken more than other generations. Restaurant execs say that younger diners crave spicy food and chicken. "Spice levels generally heat up with younger generations," Fabiola Del Rio, VP of integrated marketing communications at Panda Express, told Insider. And where they can, Gen Zers like to get their chicken spicy, too. Or a restaurant exec who's noticed interesting dining patterns among your Gen Z customers?

Canelo vs. Ryder live stream quick links US: Watch on DAZN ($55 plus $20/month membership)Watch on ($55 plus $20/month membership) UK: Watch on DAZN (£19.99/month)Watch on (£19.99/month) Start time: 7 p.m. How to watch Canelo vs. RyderYou can watch Canelo vs. Ryder as a pay-per-event on the DAZN streaming service. You can also order Canelo vs. Ryder directly through most TV providers for $80, but the DAZN package is a bit cheaper. Canelo vs. Ryder PPV Fight with with DAZN Subscription The super middleweight title fight between Canelo Alvarez and John Ryder is a $55 pay-per-view event, but you'll also need a $20/month DAZN subscription to watch if you don't already have one. How to watch Canelo vs. Ryder outside the USThe Canelo vs. Ryder price varies in regions outside the US, but DAZN is still the primary broadcaster in the UK, Canada, and Latin America.

☆ The winners and losers of the Silicon Valley Bank failure
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Silicon Valley Bank was taken over by regulators on Friday. These are the biggest winners, and losers, in the wake of the bank failure. Which brings us to the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank. Here's a rundown of who stands to gain, and lose, the most as a result of the fall of Silicon Valley Bank. Silicon Valley Bank's obituary had barely been written before firms were offering to buy up customers' uninsured deposits for as little as 55 cents on the dollar.

☆ 7 things to do in Austin that will make your 'work trip' to SXSW unforgettable
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Elizabeth Wood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Austin is home to SXSW, the annual tech and culture conference that attracts thousands. If you're going for work, tack on a few days and enjoy some local fun. Many companies send their employees to SXSW on business. If you're one of them, why not take the opportunity to get out and see Austin when your work day is done? Here's a guide to some of Austin's hidden gems to help you unwind and turn your work trip into "workation."

That surge in demand and limited supply contributed to higher prices. But diners will likely still pay higher menu prices than they were last year. Dutch Bros. Coffee CEO Joth Ricci told CNBC that most coffee businesses hedge their prices six to 12 months in advance. However, Zandi said, if the job market remains strong, inflation eases and wages grow, Americans can better manage higher prices for airfare and other items. Several hot pandemic items, including TVs, computers, sporting goods and major appliances have dropped in price, according to Labor Department data from December.

☆ Chaos cooking is taking over the dining room as restaurants unleash ambitious culinary concoctions from Big Mac pizzas to masala mac & cheese
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But now restaurants and TikTok are elevating food mashups to a level dubbed chaos cooking. Ambitious culinary concoctions range from Big Mac pizzas to curry-fajitas sold at TGI Fridays. Indie restaurants and chains are unleashing ambitious and improbable culinary concoctions, from Big Mac pizzas at a Washington DC restaurant to curry fajitas at TGI Fridays. On Instagram and TikTok, chaos cooking is showing up in different forms: a pizza slathered with refried beans, zucchini fettuccine, and a vegan peppermint pattie cake. The article asked: Is chaos cooking a pathway to inner peace?

☆ One factory worker takes on Mexico's powerful unions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Daina Beth Solomon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

CTM representatives say their unions defend worker rights, offer perks such as scholarships and sports programs and abide by Mexico's new labor rules. Along with La Liga, other new unions have also won victories over powerful rivals in the past year at GM, Japan's Panasonic (6752.T) and French glassmaker Saint-Gobain (SGOB.PA), pledging better pay. Even among the new crop, La Liga stands out for its broader vision: targeting companies no matter the sector, no matter the location. Leaving her three kids at home, she is traveling factory to factory seeking support. What's more, to drum up support, La Liga must fight a deeply embedded culture of fear and apathy around speaking out.

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