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☆ Food experts say these restaurant trends are dominating dining out — from mashups like birria ramen to ever-spicier dishes and the rise of 'swicy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mashups involve combining two or more dishes — sometimes a mixture of sweet and savory or a fusion of cuisines. They can provide a twist on a classic and sometimes generate social media buzz. And they've been appearing more and more frequently on restaurant menus. Birria — a Mexican beef stew — has been served in the form of quesadillas, poutine, pasta, tacos, and ramen, including at sit-down restaurants as well as at taco chain Del Taco. In a report from November, the National Restaurant Association called birria a "social media darling" and said diners should expect to see it on menus in creative applications.

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☆ Italy is bracing for a record wave of tourists, but is having trouble handling them
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Tourists line a street in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Italy is caught in an envious trap: it can't live without tourists, but it's having trouble handling the influx, particularly after Covid. He considers himself fortunate he's a boat driver: he pities the poor tourists who rent cars or try to find an elusive taxi. A general picture shows the main facade of the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda on March 30, 2024 in Rome, Italy. The famous Villa La Cassinella on the lake can be yours, for 100,000 euros a week.

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☆ Posting about my low-paid job on TikTok helped me earn big. Now I can do what I love without worrying about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

During my sophomore year at Duke University, I decided to move to France for a sixth-month pastry school. Since studying at pastry school, I've worked as a pastry chef and have been building a baking TikTok account alongside my degree. While at pastry school, I started making baking content on TikTokI downloaded the TikTok app a month before going to pastry school. I think it's cool I've been able to supplement my pastry work with money from content creation. Content creation has helped me to pay for more of my expenses.

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☆ We have 2 incomes, 2 dogs, and no kids. Here's what we like to buy at Costco and how we use it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Reena Alter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We have two dogs, and we love buying Kirkland Signature dental chews for them. AdvertisementMy husband and I both work from home full-time and Costco has been one of our favorite stores since we became members in 2018. Technically, we're DINKWADs (double income, no kids, with a dog), except we have two dogs. And, according to data analyzed by Business Insider, we're among the upper-class households in our state — the income threshold to be in that category is $192,692. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I flew from LA to Paris to see Taylor Swift. I was only in the city for 48 hours but it was worth it and easier than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementFlying nonstop from LA to Paris on Air France was a breezeI flew from LA to Paris on Thursday, May 9, and only had to take two days off work — not bad for a trip to Europe. Free wine on Air France with dinner and "Lord of the Rings" made the flight to Paris easy. AdvertisementParis was full of Taylor Swift fansThe scaffolding in the forefront of the photos is part of the Olympics set up. We took an Uber to La Defense Arena, located northwest of the city center and about 15 minutes from our hotel. When the countdown appeared on the screen for Swift, we went to our actual seats, which were right outside the lounge, stage left.

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☆ My 15-year-old son and I live in both France and the US. We're more active In France, but appreciate the slower pace of the South.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Stephanie Kaloi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

So I started bringing him with us to France as often as possible, which amounts to about half the calendar year. For example, so far this year we spent all of January in France, and will return in early May for the entire summer. AdvertisementOur daily routine is differentOur days in France always begin and end entirely differently than they do in the US. In France, we tend to stay somewhere close to the city center. Last summer, my son tried more types of pasta than I knew existed, a feat he was enormously proud of, especially as a vegetarian.

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☆ A Turbocharged Croissant Delights (and Disturbs) Paris
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Ségolène Le Stradic | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

All it took for the crookie to take shape was a baker looking for a diversion, his time-tested croissant recipe and a few cookies for inspiration. It took TikTok to make it go viral. Stéphane Louvard created the crookie almost a year and a half ago when he came up with the idea of putting cookie dough into a croissant and then baking it again. On one day in February, Mr. Louvard sold 2,300 of the pastries at his bakery in a bustling Paris neighborhood. The crookie — Mr. Louvard’s son Nicolas, a business school student, came up with the name — has not just taken social media by storm.

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☆ 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.

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☆ Ready, Set, Garçon! Paris Waiters Race as Storied Contest Returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Aurelien Breeden | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On Sunday, for the first time in over a decade, Paris revived a tradition: an annual race of cafe and restaurant waiters. About 200 men and women swerved, jostled and jogged 1.2 miles through the city streets, which were lined with cheering crowds. The race, which was first held in the early 20th century, had been on hiatus since 2012 because of a lack of funding. But Paris officials saw an opportunity for the city to shine before hosting the Summer Olympics, which kick off in July. It was also a moment to illustrate that sipping coffee at a cafe or wine in a bistro was as integral to the capital’s cultural heritage as its most famous landmarks.

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☆ Panera Bread franchise owner — and Newsom's donor — is going to raise wages after all
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Gavin Newsom said he's raising pay at his Panera Bread locations after it was widely reported that they'd be exempt from a new state law boosting the minimum wage. Greg Flynn, the franchise owner of 24 Panera Breads in the state, announced on Tuesday that he would raise the minimum wage at his locations from $16 to $20. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Newsom and Flynn have known each other for years, and Flynn has been a longtime donor to Newsom's campaign, Business Insider previously reported. That connection brought Newsom under fire last week because the state's new law appeared to have a potential, specific exception for Panera Bread.

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☆ Hong Kong shoppers are crossing the border into Shenzhen to buy croissants and rotisserie chickens at China's newest Costco
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The store's popularity is driven by Hong Kong residents crossing the border to shop in mainland China. Xinhua News AgencyLarge bulk stores are a rarity in Hong Kong due to the city's limited space and expensive culture. AdvertisementHong Kong's economic struggles, however, have created the perfect circumstances for Shenzhen Costco to thrive. Costco has organized several shuttle buses each day that run between the Shenzhen store and Hong Kong, according to a company spokesperson. Costco is also partnering with cross-border delivery companies that pack and ship items purchased by Hong Kong residents.

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☆ Panera is exempt from California's fast-food wage increase. A billionaire franchisee previously donated to Gov. Newsom.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Ana Altchek | Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewCalifornia's minimum wage increase from $16 to $20 an hour for fast-food restaurant workers, set to go into effect in April, caused a stir among fast-food chains — but not Panera. He owns 12 Panera locations in California. When asked last year about the bread exemption that baffled many, Newsom said, "That's part of the sausage-making," declining to elaborate further. Flynn, in a conversation with Bloomberg, denied having a hand in the bread exemption. A few smaller brands appear to benefit from the carve-out, including Paris Baguette and Great Harvest Bread Co, Bloomberg reported.

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☆ I went on my first child-free vacation in 12 years with my husband. We came back better parents.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Jennifer Knowles | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

My husband and I took four days away from our kids and traveled to Mexico. When we came back, we had a better appreciation for each other and for our children. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBefore having kids, my husband and I used to travel, both for work and for fun. Since then, I've yelled less, am taking better care of myself, and am putting more priority on our relationship.

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☆ I take my niece and nephews on international vacations. I can't have my own kids, and I love spoiling them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Jennifer Billock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Courtesy of the authorI love taking my nieces and nephews travelingIt's a perk for the kids in my family; when they turn 12, Aunt Jen takes them on a weeklong international vacation. Jennifer Billock's niece and nephews will each help plan an international trip with her when they turn 12. These trips are different from the vacations they take with their parentsI take the role of the fun aunt very seriously. Even though I'm responsible for taking care of the kids on these trips, I try to make it less routine. So in that way, taking the kids on a trip makes my heart feel a little lighter.

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☆ I moved to Montreal to be with a man I met on Xbox. It was a bigger culture shock than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I spent almost my entire life in Massachusetts until I met my now husband, Marc, six years ago. He's from Montreal, and we met online while playing Grand Theft Auto on Xbox. I'm a pet sitter, so once I got my PR, I could start pet sitting and dog walking here. Quebec is different from the rest of North AmericaThe culture shock was more than I expected. I'm much more confident now, and sometimes when I think I'm going to say something in English, French comes out first.

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☆ Pistachio Cheesecake, 2 Ways: Super Simple and Simply Showstopping
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Melissa Clark | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Winsome and delicate with an intense perfume, pistachio is having a moment, adding its pale green charm to cream puffs and croissants, lattes and cocktails. But how, I wondered, would it fare in a cheesecake, that timeless queen of rich and plush desserts? To find out, I made pistachio cheesecakes the subject of the latest episode of my YouTube show, “Shortcut vs. Showstopper,” in which, true to the title, I come up with two iterations of one recipe: a simple version that anyone could make, and a more complex, special version guaranteed to make heads spin. My goal was to come up with two distinct recipes that captured pistachio’s complex and elusive character, showing it off in all its toasty glory. The shortcut version needed to be easy, accessible and able to hold its own next to the showstopper, which could be as extravagant and time-consuming as it takes to perfect (as long as the results are worth it).

☆ Trader Joe's shoppers have spoken: These are the best things to buy at the chain right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The winners were selected based on shopper surveys, and categories include things like best beverage, best sweet treat, and best overall winner. AdvertisementUnlike many other grocery stores that sell bananas by the pound, Trader Joe's has become known for selling them at 19 cents per banana. The list is rounded out by Trader Joe's Persian cucumbers and the lemony arugula-basil salad kit. This year's pick for the best appetizer is creamy spinach-and-artichoke dipTrader Joe's creamy spinach-and-artichoke dip won best appetizer, beating out many fan-favorite products. In Business Insider's own Trader Joe's appetizer taste test from food writer Lucien Formichella, the chain's Greek spanakopita actually scored a second-place spot.

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☆ 'The Traitors' victim Ekin-Su says being buried alive was an 'iconic' way to die
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

I've had people say to me that the energy went down and people started to get really, really argumentative in there, so it's what happens when you get rid of me. Speaking of "Love Island," obviously you and Bergie were representing "Love Island" UK and US on "The Traitors." I love "Love Island," but for me, "Love Island" was 2022 season eight, and for me, that is a chapter closed. There's so much I want to do in my life now, and I don't think "Love Island" fits in that category. I'd love to host shows like "Love Island," but I definitely wouldn't go back as a contestant.

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☆ I left the US to move to a charming French town sight unseen. It was the best decision I've ever made.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Agnes Groonwald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My husband and I recently moved to a charming French town outside Paris without visiting it first. Moving abroad has sometimes been a bit uncomfortable, but was the best decision we've ever made. AdvertisementMany times, I feel as though I'm living in a fairytaleWe live down the street from the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Although the stereotype is that French people are rude, we've had nothing but positive experiences with people here. Agnes GroonwaldOur dog's new favorite place to do her business down the street is an actual palace, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye that's been here for hundreds of years.

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☆ Opinion: As I recover from cancer, the healing words I repeat to myself
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Opinion Maggie Mulqueen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

It is the rare night I fall asleep before turning a few pages of a book. So, I was quite surprised to find myself immersed in Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache novels, all 18 of them. Knowing that I would not run out of books, no matter how many sleepless nights I might be facing, calmed me. Returning to my Louise Penny mystery that night, I realized that perhaps it was the memory of those lonely nights from my childhood that kept me from reading mystery books. The women physicians who took care of me are a stunning reminder of how the world has changed since my childhood.

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☆ Pret a Manger was fined $1 million after an employee was trapped in a freezer for more than 2 hours and thought she was going to die
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Pret a Manger worker was stuck in a freezer at a London store for over two hours in just jeans and a t-shirt. The worker was "in a state of distress and believing she was going to die," Westminster City Council said. She was "in a state of distress and believing she was going to die," the Council said. The worker was then taken to hospital where she was treated for suspected hypothermia, the Council said. A spokesperson for Pret told Insider that the employee was discharged from hospital the same day.

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☆ IHOP rolls out biscuits menu nationwide for the first time as the chain fights slowing sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For the first time ever, IHOP is making its biscuits menu available nationwide. Starting Monday, IHOP's sales — and Dine Brands' stock — could get a boost from its biscuits menu. The breakfast biscuit sandwich, with a choice of a side, will be available until Sept. 26 for $7 to appeal to budget-minded consumers. In line with that trend, IHOP crafted its biscuits menu to be versatile. More than a fifth of IHOP's sales come from to-go orders.

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Here are the meanings of the least-found words that were used in (mostly) recent Times articles. Literally, in Amleth’s case, as he hacks, stabs and cudgels his way over ramparts and through muddy dooryards and alleyways. — ‘The Northman’ Review: Danish Premodern (April 21, 2022)7. vanillin — the main part of vanilla extract:The treat is so beloved that Somerville is home to an annual What the Fluff? festival, where tens of thousands of people celebrate every possible use of the concoction, a mixture of corn syrup, sugar, egg white and vanillin. — In ‘Mandela: The Lost Tapes,’ a Veteran Journalist Finds Himself (Nov. 30, 2022)And the list of the week’s easiest words:

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☆ The French Coach Preparing Victor Wembanyama for NBA Stardom
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

PARIS—Victor Wembanyama has known for a year that he will be the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA draft. As the most highly rated prospect since LeBron James, the 7-foot-3 teenager from France is all but guaranteed a fast-track to the league. He also could have remained with his pro club in Lyon, where he had just won a French championship. Instead, he moved last summer to the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans, a pro club with a small gym on the outskirts of Paris.

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