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☆ The 3 red flags a sushi chef looks out for when he goes out for high-end sushi
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Chef Masaharu Morimoto shared red flags he looks out for when at a high-end sushi restaurant. AdvertisementChef Masaharu Morimoto told Business Insider there are specific details throughout a sushi-eating experience that show him whether he's actually at a high-quality establishment. He told BI that the art of being a sushi chef "is a very important position in Japanese culture," and he takes traditional sushi seriously. AdvertisementWasabi should be freshly grated, not packagedA high-end sushi restaurant also loses bonus points with Morimoto if it's not serving fresh wasabi. "Using ingredients that are in season allows for the sushi to be at its freshest and always filled with flavor," Morimoto told BI.

Persons: Masaharu Morimoto, Rice, —, he's, Morimoto, it's, Morimoto Chef Masaharu Morimoto Organizations: Service, BI, Department of Health

☆ The 5 red flags a Michelin-star pastry chef looks for when visiting high-end bakeries
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dubbed NYC's dessert doyenne, the chef has developed her own set of red flags to look out for whenever she visits high-end bakeries. And if the croissants look perfectly machine-made, something might not be right in the kitchen. Beware of bread that's wrappedMick said high-end bakeries should only be selling fresh bread. ciobanu ana maria/Getty ImagesBefore she even steps into a bakery, Mick might turn to Instagram for visuals. So, for example, a bakery that's filling cannoli and leaving them in the case until they're purchased raises some concerns.

Persons: —, Camari Mick, Mick, Liang Lim, that's, they'll, maria, she's, it's, they're Organizations: Service, Business, telltale Locations: New York City, Raf's

☆ The 5 red flags steak-house owners look for when dining at a high-end steak house
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementA good steak house shouldn't be inexpensive or easy to bookMeat is expensive to source, Michael said, and the restaurant's price range should reflect that. A good steak house shouldn't be too easy to book for a Friday night. Acrylic Asylum Art/Getty ImagesThere should be transparency in meat sourcingBoth brothers told BI that at a luxury steak house, you should be able to get the story behind what you're eating. A dull knife can take away from diners' overall experience, he said, which is the main reason to go to a steak house to begin with. "There's nothing worse than being in a high-end, high-check-average steak house and you're handed a dull knife," he told BI.

Persons: —, Bryan, Michael Voltaggio, That's, Michael said, Michael, that's, there's, it's, Dixie, I'm Organizations: Service, Voltaggio, telltale, Business, Food, Washington Locations: Food

AdvertisementFor many home cooks, the best air fryer has joined the Instant Pot and KitchenAid stand mixer as a countertop essential. Check out our favorites:Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at AmazonInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at Amazon Best value: Beautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at WalmartBeautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at Walmart Best toaster oven: Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp - See at AmazonAdvertisementHow does an air fryer work? AdvertisementHow to use foil in your air fryer"If you can put something in an oven, you can put it into an air fryer, " says Laurence — including aluminum foil. Here are three tips for using aluminum foil in your air fryer safely and effectively:Don't cover the holes. If you like making eggs and other bite-sized treats in the air fryer, consider air fryer egg molds.

Persons: fryer, —, Meredith Laurence, Blue Jean Chef, it's, Laurence, James Brains, Laurence —, Rachel Askinasi, you'll Organizations: Service, Walmart, Oster Digital, Fryer, Tomatoes

☆ I followed the Mediterranean diet for over a year. Here are 12 things that surprised me most.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Jennifer Barton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementI don't miss red meat at allI used to eat a lot of red meat. That was one of the near-instantaneous benefits I noticed when I started following a Mediterranean diet. Fortunately, it's really easy to make budget-friendly swaps and still stick to a Mediterranean diet. There isn't just one Mediterranean dietI think one of the biggest misconceptions I had about the Mediterranean diet before I started following it was that it was pretty limited. Although a Mediterranean diet can be Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian, it's also Turkish, Lebanese, Israeli, and Moroccan.

Persons: —, I've, Owen Franken, I'd, it's, Jennifer Barton It's, Jennifer Barton, veggies —, isn't, Yotam, Rachel Askinasi, they've, They're, I'm, It's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: It's, New York, Turkish, portobello

☆ Michael Jordan's Chicago mansion has been on the market for 10 years. See inside — and why he can't sell it
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-24 | by ( Cork Gaines | Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Michael Jordan's Chicago-area mansion is still on the market after 10 years. He's cut the price nearly in half and tried various ways to sweeten the deal — like Air Jordans. The house was recently back in the news when an 18-year-old and a juvenile were arrested and accused of trespassing and causing damage to Jordan's abandoned mansion. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. Jordan has tried to sweeten the pot by cutting the price nearly in half and throwing in a complete set of Air Jordans with the purchase of the house.

Persons: Michael Jordan's, He's, Jordan, Tony Manfred Organizations: Service Locations: Michael Jordan's Chicago, Wall, Silicon

☆ Take a tour of Michael Jordan's Chicago mansion that's been on the market for 10 years and see why he can't sell it
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-13 | by ( Cork Gaines | Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Michael Jordan's enormous house in the Chicago suburbs is still on the market after 10 years. He's cut the price nearly in half and tried various ways to sweeten the deal — like Air Jordans. The house was recently back in the news when an 18-year-old and a juvenile were arrested and accused of trespassing and causing damage. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyMichael Jordan's enormous house in Chicago is still on the market after 10 years. Jordan has tried to sweeten the pot by cutting the price nearly in half and throwing in a complete set of Air Jordans with the purchase of the house.

☆ The life of Karl Lagerfeld, the late Chanel designer whose career was honored at this year's Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Avery Hartmans | Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Years after Lagerfeld's death, questions still remain about the benefactors of his estate, which was estimated to be worth more than $200 million at the time of his death. French newspaper Le Parisien reported in 2020 that a group of seven people close to Lagerfeld were listed in his will, but those heirs are still in dark about what they'll receive and when, WWD reported. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP ImagesSource: WWD

The Walmart heirs' combined worth is roughly $234 billion, according to Bloomberg. The family grants money and resources to support education, environmental efforts, and their home community through the Walton Family Foundation. In public, the Waltons live pretty modest lifestyles despite their wealth. Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam's Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died. He wasn't a man of flashy luxury, but you can see how his children are living a slightly more lavish life now.

☆ Beer for $5 and sandwiches for $1.50: Here's how the famously cheap concession prices at the Masters compare to other major sporting events like the Super Bowl and US Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Masters Tournament began Thursday in Augusta, Georgia. Major sporting events like the Super Bowl, US Open, and MLB World Series all boast much higher food prices. In other professional sports leagues, like the NFL, MLB, and tennis, refreshments at their major events can cost nearly triple. A 16-ounce bottle of water at each stadium cost attendees just under $5, per ESPN. However, unlike many other major sporting events, the US Open permits guests to bring their own food and drinks into the tournament with some restrictions, helping attendees curb costs.

☆ In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder is expanding the burger chain to two more states and increasing her wealth along the way. Here's how one of the youngest billionaires in the US lives her life.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | Hayley Peterson | Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Snyder told "CBS This Morning” that she shies away from interviews intentionally. "We want to do what we do best, and that's serve some good burgers to our customers. It's not about us here — it's about this," she said, pointing to the restaurant behind her. Source: "CBS This Morning"

☆ Meet the Hunt dynasty, owners of the Kansas City chiefs, and one of the richest families in America
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

He founded Hunt Oil Company in 1936. He saw great success in the oil business and reportedly used profits to invest in other industries like publishing, cosmetics, and even pecan farming. Bettmann/Contributor/Getty ImagesSource: Encyclopedia Britannica, The New York Times

☆ I tasted 12 varieties of Girl Scout cookies available this year and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I put my taste buds to the test to determine the ultimate ranking, from worst to best, of Girl Scout cookies. I tried 12 flavors that are all available this year. Representatives from the organization told me that the cookie season generally takes place from January to April, depending on the local market and Girl Scout council decisions (some start in December). I reviewed the cookies to help you decide which ones are worth buying and which are worth skipping. But after tasting these 12 flavors available this year, I might have a tougher time deciding which cookie to reach for.

The Walmart heirs' combined worth is more than $230 billion, according to Bloomberg. The family grants money and resources to support education, environmental efforts, and their home community through the Walton Family Foundation. In public, the Waltons live pretty modest lifestyles despite their wealth. Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam's Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died. He wasn't a man of flashy luxury, but you can see how his children are living a slightly more lavish life now.

☆ How Kim Kardashian West built her $370 million empire
▼ + stars: | 2020-01-24 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

She told Variety that she saw the opportunity to make money and capitalized on it. Kim said she called up a store, bought five pairs of the Manolos for $700 each, and resold them on eBay for $2,500! She said she became so "obsessed" with the return that she began to sell off her own clothes that she no longer wore. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesSource: Variety

Persons: Kim, Ethan Miller Organizations: Variety, eBay

☆ Photos show the rise and fall of Nike's iconic Air Jordan sneakers — and how the shoes are making a comeback 16 years after Michael Jordan's retirement
▼ + stars: | 2019-12-14 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"I was skipping school to go to the local sneaker store where I grew up at seven in the morning. At that point it was great — you only had to get there three hours early, waiting for that shoe to release," he said. "It was about buying them, putting them on your feet, and walking into school and everyone saying 'How do you have that shoe?' I was two hours late, but that's neither here nor there, don't tell my teachers." picture alliance/Contributor/Getty Images

☆ The life of Karl Lagerfeld, the late Chanel designer whose career is being honored at this year's Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2019-02-20 | by ( Áine Cain | Rachel Askinasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Years after Lagerfeld's death, questions still remain about the benefactors of his estate, which was estimated to be worth more than $200 million at the time of his death. French newspaper Le Parisien reported in 20202 that a group of seven people in Lagerfeld's inner circle were listed in his will, but those heirs are reportedly still in dark about what they'll receive and when, WWD reported. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP ImagesSource: WWD

☆ What the sole heiress to the In-N-Out empire and one of the US's youngest billionaires' life is really like
▼ + stars: | 2019-02-01 | by ( Rachel Askinasi | Hayley Peterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The reason? "We want to do what we do best, and that's serve some good burgers to our customers," she told "CBS This Morning." "It's not about us here — it's about this," she said, pointing to the restaurant behind her. Source: "CBS This Morning"

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