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☆ I changed my name for both of my failed marriages. I'm never doing it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Andrea Javor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But, during all of the emotional, logistical, and legal stresses of going through my second divorce, one problem often felt worse than others: changing my name, again. I had changed my name beforeI never felt particularly attached to my maiden name. In addition to the humiliation at work, I also changed my Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn profile names back to my maiden name. It's ironic, really, that I worked in marketing for decades and didn't value the brand of my given name. The second time I didn't change it legally but did publiclyIn my second marriage, while I didn't change my name legally, I did adjust my social media handles to reflect my marital status.

Persons: I've, I'd, Andrea Ellen Javor, Andrea Javor Organizations: Service, sheepishly, Facebook, LinkedIn Locations: Chicago

☆ I dined on my first tasting menu on a recent trip to Panama. The splurge is my new favorite way to explore as a solo traveler.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This was my first night in the country, and it was also my very first tasting menu. He said 90% of the restaurant's ingredients are locally sourced, which means the menu changes throughout the year to highlight peak produce. The tasting menu was a great way to solve this dilemma. Plus, a tasting menu took the stress out of ordering. I'll admit that not every course on Intimo's tasting menu catered to my preferences; next time, I'll order the bass in Caribbean curry over the guacho.

Persons: —, I've, Restaurante, Monica Humphries, Carlos, Chombolín, Intimo, Alba, it's Organizations: Service, Business, ceviche Locations: Panama City, Tokyo, Panama, Alba, leche de tigre, Peruvian, Boquete, Panamanian, Caribbean

☆ I went to a modern Texas steakhouse for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me about my $100 meal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

On a recent trip to Dallas, I ate at a modern Texas steakhouse, Knife. My meat was a little rarer than I would have liked, but I was surprised that I didn't mind at all. AdvertisementI'm a New Yorker who recently visited Dallas for the first time. However, while I've visited Austin and Houston before, I've never eaten at a Texas steakhouse. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, I've, York steakhouses Organizations: Service, New Yorker, Business Locations: Dallas, Texas, New, York, Austin, Houston

☆ My wife and I have been married for 37 years. We've gone on date nights every single week.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Craig Stoltz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My wife Pam and I have been married for 37 years. Strictly speaking, it applies only to being married to Pam, but I hope it is sufficiently generalizable to other situations. But date night is the best investment we can make in our marriage. Date night is mutual attention. I wonder how many hours we've spent on date night?

Persons: Malcolm Gladwell, Pam, I've, It's, we've, —, He's, I'm, Arnold Palmer Organizations: Service, Business, Google Locations: That's

☆ I've been to Vegas over 50 times. Here are the 8 best restaurants on The Strip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Wendy Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After visiting Las Vegas over 50 times, my husband and I have a dining strategy: We return to a few of our favorite spots and then try a couple of new ones. AdvertisementOcean Prime is a splurge-worthy restaurant perfect for celebrating special occasionsWendy LeeIn 2023, Ocean Prime opened on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue — it even has a rooftop terrace overlooking The Strip. AdvertisementAt first, that made me doubt the quality of the food — but I've learned the food is even better than the decor. On a recent trip to Catch, I got the best French toast I've ever eaten. Located inside Paris Las Vegas, the French eatery has a patio directly across the street from the Bellagio Fountains.

Persons: —, Wendy Lee, Roy Choi, Jon Favreau, Lago, Julian Serrano's Lago, George Rose, Julian Serrano, I've, Retox, Bardot Brasserie, Bardot, Benedict, De Laurentiis, Mon Ami Gabi, Harun Ozmen, Shutterstock Organizations: Service, Las Vegas, Business, MGM, Bellagio, Casino, Ocean, Cosmopolitan, Mon Locations: Vegas, Cuban, Bellagio, Bellagio Fountains, Lago, Las Vegas, It's, cafés, Paris, Cromwell, ribeye, York, it's, New York, Paris Las Vegas

☆ 4 items you should always order at Korean barbecue and 2 to skip, according to a top Korean chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chef Samuel Kim shared the dishes you should always order at Korean barbecue and what to skip. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWith a plethora of meats, appetizers, and sides to sample, trying to narrow down your order is never an easy task at a Korean barbecue restaurant. That's why we asked chef Samuel Kim of Baekjeong to help. Kim is expanding Baekjeong — which currently has seven locations across California and Washington — in hopes of bringing Korean barbecue to more Americans.

Persons: Chef Samuel Kim, Kim, —, Samuel Kim of Baekjeong Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Korean, California, Washington

☆ TGI Fridays to go public through merger with its U.K. franchisee
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

TGI Fridays logo is seen on one of their branches. TGI Fridays and Hostmore, the chain's U.K. franchisee, announced plans to merge on Tuesday. If it closes, TGI Fridays, best known for its potato skins, chicken wings and endless appetizers, will be publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker "TGIF." In 2022, TGI Fridays' revenue rose 3.6% to $75.2 million, according to U.S. franchise disclosure documents. Earlier this year, TGI Fridays closed 36 underperforming restaurants in the U.S.

Persons: Weldon Spangler, Spangler, Carlson, TriArtisan Organizations: London Stock Exchange, TriArtisan Capital Advisors, U.S Locations: Dallas , Texas, U.S, P.F

☆ My favorite appetizer starts with a bag of frozen ravioli and an air fryer, and my guests always love it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

One of my favorite appetizers requires little more than a bag of frozen ravioli. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementToasted ravioli that's breaded and fried is a St. Louis delicacy, and I crave it multiple times a year. I found that I could make a variety of flavors at home with a bag of frozen ravioli, so I tend to keep my freezer stocked. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: fryer, —, Louis, I've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I hated splitting the bill so much that I couldn't enjoy dinner with friends. My cancer diagnosis taught me to relax about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Allison Langer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementStill, I held onto the hope that since my friend had invited us, she would pick up the tab. But an elevated CA-125 is not a diagnosis, and we wouldn't know anything for sure until I saw an oncologist. We lived and enjoyed and spent money the way I liked to now — not on fancy meals but on memories. It's been four and a half years since my friend's birthday dinner. Sometimes, if I'm not as close with the people who have invited me or I'd rather save money, I opt out.

Persons: I've, he'd, I'd, Marco, appetizers, Madea, It's, I'm, that's Locations: Chilean, Naples

☆ 17 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Get appetizers on the table quickly with the Journey To... mini samosas. Journey To... samosas come with a dipping sauce. AldiIf you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, try the Journey To… mini chicken-tikka or vegetable samosas. Each package comes with a side of a sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce for dipping. Try one or both flavors for $4.50 per box.

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☆ 11 things you should skip at your reception, according to wedding experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider asked wedding professionals what reception trends and traditions couples can skip to save money and stress. A giant wedding cake isn't necessary or cost-effectiveSheet cakes are more cost effective for a big reception. Stakhov Yuriy/Shutterstock"A huge cake isn't necessary, especially since the high price of a large, elaborate wedding cake often catches couples by surprise," Nickel said. AdvertisementYou shouldn't serve more than three courses at the receptionEven if you and your partner are foodies, a wedding reception isn't the best time for a seven-course dining experience. Dance-floor props can look out of place next to carefully chosen decorThe wedding photographer Amy Kolodziej said that dance-floor props can detract from the elegance of a wedding reception.

Persons: —, Artem Lomaz, Champagne, Brent Lewin, Lindsey Nickel, Lomaz, Nickel, Stakhov Yuriy, Shutterstock, Keith Willard, Willard, Amy Kolodziej, Kolodziej Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Australian Turf

☆ Forget the Ritz. I dined at a restaurant inside a London prison, and it's the best place to eat in the city.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Eibhlis Gale-Coleman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI've lived in London for nearly two years and have been visiting the capital city for even longer. The food scene is pretty diverse, and London has a reputation for having chain restaurants and upscale dining experiences, like the Ritz and after-the-theater restaurants around Covent Garden. But recently, I dined at quite the hidden gem: The Clink Restaurant inside Brixton Prison. Entering the prison reminded me of going through airport securityWe had to go through security before entering the restaurant. The restaurant is located in the center of the prison courtyardThe Clink is housed in a converted governor's house that dates back to 1819.

Persons: —, Eibhlis Gale, Coleman, I've, JUSTIN TALLIS, Granny Smith, I'd, frazzled Organizations: Service, Ritz, Business, Getty Locations: London, Covent, Brixton, It's, Yorkshire

☆ I spent $125 on dinner for 2 at Red Lobster. It was the most decadent meal I've ever eaten at a chain restaurant.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In honor of Valentine's Day, a friend and I had dinner for two at Red Lobster. I was impressed by the rich, decadent meal, and left feeling completely stuffed. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRed Lobster is arguably the most romantic chain restaurant, thanks to its focus on seafood and decadent dishes. From Red Lobster's signature Cheddar Bay Biscuits to the glitter-filled cocktails, the meal felt more special than other chain restaurants I've been to.

Persons: Valentine's, — Organizations: Service, chain's, Biscuits Locations: New York City

☆ My family of 4 spent $460 on dinner at The Capital Grille. The upscale steak-house chain is now one of our favorites.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But our recent visit to the upscale steak-house chain The Capital Grille blew us away. AdvertisementThe Capital Grille's menu features classic steak-house appetizers and entreésThe Capital Grille is known for its dry-aged steaks and comfortable but elegant atmosphere. Terri PetersThe Capital Grille operates more than 60 restaurants in the US, including 10 in Florida, where I live. The Capital Grille serves appetizers like jumbo lump-crab cocktail and oysters on the half shell, plus salads, soups, entrées, classic steak-house sides, and desserts. We shared a top-notch wedge salad, tooTerri PetersAt The Capital Grille, the iceberg wedge salad is served with blue-cheese dressing and smoked bacon.

Persons: —, We've, Chris, Olive, Terri Peters, It's, We'd, I'd, mignon, mignon Terri Peters, crème Organizations: Service, LongHorn, Business, The, Capital Locations: Florida, Orlando, New York

☆ I tried 28 of Trader Joe's popular dips, and I'd buy at least half of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

I tried 28 dips and spreads from Trader Joe's to see which would be the best for a Super Bowl party. As a regular connoisseur of Trader Joe's salsas and spreads, I decided to try some of the chain's most popular dips. AdvertisementThe pimento cheese dip basically was comfort food in a containerTrader Joe's pimento cheese dip was soft and flavorful. VERDICT: I may not be an expert on Southern dips, but Trader Joe's pimento cheese option tasted like a winner. So it was unsurprising that Trader Joe's upgraded version of this familiar favorite turned out to be one of the standout dips I tried.

Persons: Joe's, —, Wilson, I'm, I'd, could've, Savanna, pico de gallo, Wilson I'm, jalapeño hummus, hummus, it's, Wilson It's, tzatziki, Wilson I've, Joe's tzatziki, Margherita, I've, pico, gallo, It's, Wilson Chunky, you've Organizations: Super Bowl, Service, Wilson, Joe's Locations: Buffalo, Savanna, Southern, dill, Joe's Buffalo, Monterey Jack, cayenne

☆ I'm a Canadian snowboarder and just went to Niseko for the first time. The Japanese ski town was fantastic but didn't compare to Whistler.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Tammy Kwan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Even Whistler Blackcomb ski resort was only a two-hour drive from home — where the diverse terrain and charming village are world-famous and Winter Olympics-worthy for good reason. The ride in a private taxi to Niseko, Hokkaido took around two hours. Here are five reasons Niseko offered a better experience than Whistler, but why I would still choose the North American ski resort over the Japanese ski destination. Even if the snow in Whistler isn't as consistent, it surpasses the Japanese ski town for many reasons. We will probably make our way back to a different ski resort in Japan while living in Asia.

Persons: —, Niseko, Tammy Kwan, tempura, Sanga House Chalet Tammy Kwan, shabu, Tammy Kwan Onsens, Tammy Kwan I'm, Whistler Organizations: Service, Business, Tokyu, Niseko Tokyu, Sanga House Chalet, homecooking, Lucky Locations: Vancouver . Local, Singapore, Japan, Tokyo, Sapporo, Niseko, Hokkaido, Whistler, British Columbia, Sanga, Kutchan, Yotei, Asia, Vancouver, it's

☆ I spent $148 on dinner for 3 at Margaritaville Times Square and thought the good vibes were worth the price tag
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ate dinner at Margaritaville Times Square in December 2023. AdvertisementJimmy Buffett built a restaurant empire — and later a hospitality empire — based on the idea of a Caribbean paradise known as "Margaritaville." There are dozens of Margaritaville restaurant locations worldwide. In December, I visited the one closest to me, which is inside the Margaritaville Resort Times Square in New York City. Here's what it was like to eat at a Margaritaville restaurant.

Persons: —, Jimmy Buffett, would've Organizations: Margaritaville, Service Locations: Caribbean, New York City

☆ I left the US and moved to Istanbul for a fresh start. I love it here, and my American dollars go far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Maria Mocerino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I left the US to start over and I've spent the past few months falling love with Istanbul. The city is stunning and bustling — and I find that my American dollars go far here. For example, I'm living in a digital-nomad hotel in Kadikoy, one of the hippest neighborhoods on the Asian side, right by the water. I'm able to save money each month, which I always found challenging to do while living in NYC. I've had chestnuts, corn, and mussels stuffed with spiced rice and topped with fresh lemon juice for just a few dollars.

Persons: I've, It's, —, who's, I'd, Maria Mocerino, Hagia Sophia Organizations: Service, East, West, Yorker Locations: Istanbul, United States, Los Angeles and New York City, —, Central Asia, Kadikoy, NYC, Europe, Asia, Marmara, Hagia, Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu

☆ I've shopped at Costco for nearly a decade. Here are my 10 favorite things to make in the air fryer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Olivia Yi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As a food blogger, I love to make various Costco appetizers, sides, and entrées in the air fryer. I've found a myriad of ways to prepare easy and delicious Costco appetizers, sides, and entrées in the air fryer. But with the air fryer, they can be ready in less than 10 minutes with no additional bowls, pots, or pans to clean. I like to use the Giovanni Rana 3 Cheese Ravioli to make a similar version in the air fryer. Heat the spring rolls in the air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes and flip halfway through.

Persons: fryer, —, I've, O, Kirkland, Giovanni Rana ravioli, Keith Homan, Shutterstock, Giovanni Rana, Olivia Yi Sukhi's, Olivia Yi Organizations: Costco, Products, Service, Costco —, Royal Locations: California, Asia, Royal Asia

☆ Can You Escape the Algorithm? ‘Filterworld’ Gives It a Try.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Alexandra Jacobs | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

FILTERWORLD: How Algorithms Flattened Culture, by Kyle ChaykaThis dispatch began from an uptown location of Dig (formerly Dig Inn), a small chain of “fast casual” restaurants headquartered in New York City. The walls are white-painted brick, the tables are marble and the cardboard bowls are packed with colorful, healthy foodstuffs. Only the insipid pop music that blares through the speakers discourages lingering. Dig’s food, our “feeds”; their appetizers, our apps — they are all of a piece. Chayka has visited a lot of establishments with a similar aesthetic, which he has dubbed AirSpace, like a Nike sneaker, for its geographically neutral comfort.

Persons: Kyle Chayka, Kyle Chayka’s, “, ”, I’d, Chayka Organizations: Nike Locations: New York City, Kyoto

☆ The must-have ingredients a cookbook author always has on hand for making Mediterranean-style dishes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Mediterranean diet including a variety of cuisines that emphasize flavorful, unprocessed foods. A woman who grew up in Egypt said she cooks healthy meals for her family with simple ingredients. Make tasty Mediterranean food with basic flavor enhancers like cumin, citrus, turmeric, and garlic. "On the Mediterranean diet, you really don't use ultra-processed foods, but that's not the same as a bag of frozen peas." Simple spices, herbs, and aromatics can build big flavorsKaradsheh said people shouldn't be intimidated by cooking Mediterranean food, since it doesn't take exotic ingredients.

Persons: —, Suzy Karadsheh, Karadsheh, that's, shouldn't, she's, Salmon Organizations: Service, New York Times Locations: Egypt, Greece, Morroco

☆ I'm a trained chef working towards a hospitality career in Miami. Cooking is all about creating an experience — and faking it 'til you make it.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Karen Rosenbloom is a trained chef who says culinary school was the best decision she's ever made. She's now studying journalism and has a goal to become a private chef who develops recipes. I applied for culinary school in 2018I was accepted and started in Johnson & Wales University's culinary arts program in Providence, Rhode Island, that August. AdvertisementI decided to try private chef workI found a private chef in the Miami area, and began to work under his mentorship in June 2020, which counted as my internship. This gave me an introduction to the world of being a private chef, and I loved it.

Persons: Karen Rosenbloom, she's, She's, —, I've, I'd, I'm, it's Organizations: Service, Food Network, Johnson & Wales, Brown University, Brown, Columbia University Locations: Miami, Johnson, Providence , Rhode Island

☆ 11 Super Bowl party foods you can make in a slow cooker
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in handy when prepping food for your Super Bowl party. From dips to ribs and spicy wings, game-day appetizers can easily be made in a slow cooker. The 2024 Super Bowl is this Sunday, and that also means a whole lot of game-day cooking. Insider spoke with Sarah Olson, the author of "The Magical Slow Cooker," about her go-to game-day recipes that you can make in a slow cooker, allowing you to throw everything into your Crock-Pot and get back to the game. Here are 11 game-day foods you can make in a slow cooker.

Persons: —, Sarah Olson Organizations: Super Bowl, Service Locations: Buffalo

☆ Weight-loss drug worries add to US restaurants' weak traffic woes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Deborah Mary Sophia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Investors' knee-jerk reaction to those comments sent the under-pressure S&P 500 restaurants index (.SPLRCREST) down 1.3% at the time. THE FUNDAMENTALS** On Thursday, Chipotle is expected to report a 4.5% increase in Q3 same-store sales, according to LSEG data, slower both on a year-over-year and a sequential basis. Profit likely rose about 18%. WALL STREET SENTIMENT** The S&P 500 restaurant sub-index (.SPLRCREST) has risen just 0.4% year-to-date, lagging a more than 10% jump in the benchmark S&P 500 (.SPX). Growth in top restaurant stocks has broadly lagged the benchmark S&P 500 indexReporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Peter Saleh, Taco Bell, Wells, Chipotle, Deborah Sophia, Savio D'Souza Organizations: REUTERS, KFC, Yum Brands, Walmart, Conagra, Taco, WALL, Thomson Locations: New York, McDonald's, Wells Fargo, Bengaluru

☆ I'm a server at a Hamptons restaurant that got rid of tipping. It's made my life so much easier.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She works at Calissa, a Greek restaurant with a no-tip model where she earns a living wage. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dara Abrams, a server at Calissa in the Hamptons. Now, I work at Calissa, a Greek fine-dining restaurant in Water Mill, Southampton, as a senior server, a captain, and a bartender. Calissa reached out and asked my husband, who's a chef, and me to interview together because we're year-round Hamptons residents, and they wanted to transition Calissa from a seasonal restaurant to a year-round restaurant. Some customers still tipOccasionally, customers still tip even though the restaurant lists the administration fee on the menus, the website, and the checks.

Persons: Dara Abrams, —, waitressing, Bobby Van's, Calissa, who's, It's, they're, appetizers, I'd, I've, what's Organizations: Hamptons, Service, Management Locations: Calissa, Italy, Water Mill, Southampton

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