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☆ These are the world’s 20 best cities for foodies, according to Time Out
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Some travelers pick a city break based on the destination’s cultural offerings – shortlisting the best museums and galleries to visit. It’s these gourmand travelers Time Out had in mind when the global media organization put together a new ranking of the world’s best foodie cities. “Food is everything when traveling,” Grace Beard, Time Out’s travel editor told CNN Travel. The city’s Central restaurant, recently named as number one in the 2023 World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, naturally gets a mention too. Alexandr Milodan/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesOther cities on the list include Ho Chi Minh City (number four), Beijing (number five) and Bangkok (number six).

Persons: ” Grace Beard, margherita, Maradona’s, Andrea Viviani, ”, Santa, It’s, Diego Armando Maradona, Roberto Madrid, Cris Bouroncle, Thando Moleketi, Williams, Alexandr Milodan, Ho, Out’s Grace Beard, Beard, Alice Porter Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Santa Maradona, Naples, Getty, De, Liverpool, Michelin, Food Locations: Italian, Naples, “, Lima, Peru, Peruvian, AFP, South African, Johannesburg, Braamfontein, De Beer, African, Ho Chi Minh City, Beijing, Bangkok, Portland , Oregon, , Portland, Liverpool, Cities, Italy, South Africa, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mumbai, India, Dubai, UAE, Portland, USA, Medellín, Colombia, Seville, Spain, Porto, Portugal, Marrakech, Morocco, Lyon, France, Sydney, Australia, Montreal, Canada, Osaka, Japan, Copenhagen, Denmark

☆ Krasota: This fine-dining restaurant is bringing artificial intelligence to the dinner table
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But at Krasota, a fine-dining restaurant in Dubai, nothing is what it seems. This dish, from the recipe to the wall projection to the deep fake video of Bocuse, was designed by artificial intelligence (AI). It’s one of eight courses in “Imaginary Futures,” a multisensory dining experience at Krasota. For its AI scenario, Krasota’s co-founders — digital artist Anton Nenashev, chef Vladimir Mukhin, and entrepreneur Boris Zarkov — ceded control to technology. “Any technology that interferes with the social aspects of dining will not succeed,” such as headsets or goggles, says Spence.

Persons: Paul Bocuse, Bocuse, he’s, —, Anton Nenashev, Vladimir Mukhin, Boris Zarkov —, ”, it’s, Zarkov, Rebecca Cairns, “, Boris Zarkov, Krasota, Heston Blumenthal, Charles Spence, He’s, Spence, Zenon, ” Zarkov, “ Alice Organizations: CNN, Dubai CNN —, CNN Krasota Dubai, University of Oxford, “ Locations: Dubai, Krasota, Moscow, Tokyo, Hong Kong, California, Wonderland

☆ Why Bolivia is Latin America’s next dining destination
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Capital city La Paz boasts three eateries — Gustu, Ancestral and Phayawi — currently ranked among the top 100 restaurants in Latin America. Bolivia’s food revolution has also spread to major cities such as Sucre as well as the Uyuni Salt Flats. Rather than fine dining, the ambience is decidedly casual, the tables spread across three floors of an old wooden townhouse in the boho Sopocachi neighborhood of central La Paz. Courtesy PhayawiZero-kilometer goes widerSucre, the nation’s judicial capital in south-central Bolivia, isn’t as cosmopolitan as La Paz when it comes to food. Courtesy Joe YogerstBut that’s not to say that Bolivia’s food revolution has reached every nook and cranny.

Persons: foodways, —, Marsia Taha, ” Taha, Taha, Joe Yogerst, Gustu, Claus Meyer, Meyer, ”, We’re, Sebastián Giménez, It’s, quinoa, it’s, Guadalupe, Joy, Uyuni, Tania López, López, “, Tika Organizations: CNN, La Paz, La, Nordic, Michelin, Mercado Central, padres, NASA, Hidalgo Tours Locations: Bolivia, South, Capital, Latin America, La Paz, Sucre, Bolivian, Gustu, Danish, Copenhagen, Lake Titicaca, Phayawi, Basque, altiplano, Argentina, San, city’s, El, Bolivia’s, Hidalgo, Sol

☆ Black bear kebabs make family sick with parasitic worms
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It was supposed to be a celebration, but one family’s unique meal of black bear meat sent several members to the hospital instead. One family member, a hunter, brought some black bear meat that he had harvested in northern Saskatchewan in May 2022. Rather, it was “difficult for the family members to visually ascertain the level of doneness” because the meat was dark in color. Tests soon confirmed that that was the case, and tests were recommended for the other family members. Four had eaten bear meat and vegetables, but the other two had eaten only vegetables cooked with the meat.

Persons: outfitter, Trichinellosis, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, World Organisation for Animal Health, CDC, Get CNN, CNN Health, Public Health Agency of Canada Locations: South Dakota, Saskatchewan

☆ 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

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Persons: Wyndham, Howard Johnson, gofree Wyndham, Cardholders, cardholders, Wyndham Timeshare, you'll, it's, Wyndham Rewards, redemptions, Maui Oceanfront, Redemptions, Eric Rosen Eric Rosen, Condé Organizations: Business, Wyndham Rewards, Wyndham, Business †, Vacasa, Read, Wyndham Grand, Ramada, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton, Diamond, Base, Caesars Entertainment, Walmart, Target, Avis, Caesars, Staples, Lowes, Apple, Marathon Gas, Wyndham Hotels, Club Wyndham, Caesars Rewards, Costco, National Parks Conservation Association, National Geographic, Bloomberg Locations: AmericInn, La, Travelodge, North America, Belize, Costa Rica, Wyndham, Paris, Las Vegas, Macy's, Grubhub, Waikiki, Oahu, Kona, Hai Villas, Kauai, Chevron, Los Angeles, Australia, Kenya, Laos

☆ I've been a chef for years. Here are my 8 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Alissa Fitzgerald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs a chef, I strongly believe the best way to feed a crowd is to have all of your party foods prepped and ready to go — and that includes your burger patties. When I worked as a line cook a few years ago, I learned the subtle art of working with ground meat and making the perfect, juicy burger. AdvertisementThere are three main ways to defrost ground beef: in the refrigerator, in the microwave, or in cool water. Related storiesIf you can, try to find a local farm that sells whole cuts or its own frozen ground meat. Remember that the shape of the patties mattersLightly press your thumb into the burger patties as you shape them.

Persons: —, sy cho, you've, Cook, Moyo Organizations: Service, Business Locations: mayo

☆ I waited in line for 5 hours at Something About Her, the new 'Vanderpump Rules' restaurant, but never even got a sandwich.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Cersei's Walk of Atonement this was not, but I couldn't believe how long I'd waited to try a sandwich. AdvertisementBut much like "Vanderpump Rules," the reality show that made Madix and Maloney famous, the opening day of their restaurant was exciting, tumultuous, and full of some surprising friendships. Something About Her has been 2 years in the makingMaloney and Madix first announced they were joining forces to open a sandwich shop in 2022, joining the growing "Vanderpump" restaurant universe. TomTom — the bar Vanderpump launched with Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, the respective exes of Maloney and Madix — is a four-minute walk away. Hours 3-4: Sold-out sandwichesWe had now been in line for the length of an average Martin Scorsese movie.

Persons: —, Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney's, …, Maloney, Madix, Lisa Vanderpump, TomTom, Tom Schwartz, Tom Sandoval, Schwartz, Jax Taylor's, Katie Maloney, Phillip Faraone, Sandoval, Raquel Leviss, Roxie Hart, Anneta, Bravo, Kat, Viola, Reese, Meg, Peter Madrigal —, he's, Martin Scorsese, Sarah Fraser, James Kennedy, costars, Cameron, Kate, Nancy, Teri, We'd Organizations: Service, Business, Sandy's, LA's West Hollywood, TMZ Locations: Los Angeles, West Hollywood, LA's West, Chicago, LA, Australia, California

☆ Corporate America is going through a middle-management meltdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Middle managers are becoming an endangered species in Corporate America, with some companies viewing the role as obsolete , writes Business Insider's Lindsay Dodgson. Remote work, tech efficiencies, and a general push to cut costs have contributed to middle managers' demise. It's a strategy Corporate America, particularly Big Tech, deployed in 2023. The "year of efficiency," as Mark Zuckerberg dubbed it, was all about flattening organizations, and middle managers were the ones getting squished . The death of middle managers could also fuel the current dismantling of another cohort: the middle class .

Persons: —, Brooks Kraft, Insider's Lindsay Dodgson, millennials, Gen Zers haven't, Robyn Phelps, they're, Mark Zuckerberg, Gen, Jeffrey Gundlach, we're, Blackstone, Abanti Chowdhury, Jensen Huang, Hopper, Blackwell, Lilit, Tyler Le, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, George Glover Organizations: Service, Business, Brooks Kraft LLC, Getty, America, Big Tech, Citi, Street Journal, KKR, Meta, Google, Nvidia, Paragon Intel, National Association of Realtors, FAA Locations: Corporate America, millennials, New York, London

☆ Chefs share 10 ways to make store-bought burger buns taste way better
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Buy the freshest buns possible. Suzanne Plunkett/ReutersJessica Formicola, chef and owner of Savory Experiments, told Business Insider if you're buying premade burger buns in the grocery store, you should always try to purchase the freshest pack available. "Fresh buns are always better than frozen or stale buns," Formicola said. "Frozen buns will be a little drier than fresh ones because freezing reduces their moisture content." Though frozen buns may be cheaper, your burgers will likely taste best if you opt for a fresh package.

Persons: Suzanne Plunkett, Jessica Formicola, Savory, Formicola

☆ I'm a chef who shops at Target. Here are 10 things I pick up every month for my family of 3.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Fatima Khawaja | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I work as a personal chef and have a toddler at home, and I love shopping at Target. My family of three goes through a lot of milk and eggs, and the chain store has good deals on both. AdvertisementAs a personal chef, I know groceries are expensive right now — especially if you live in New York City like I do. Luckily, anytime I visit my in-laws in the suburbs, I find great deals at Target for my family of three, especially on groceries and essentials. Here are the things I always pick up on my monthly Target visits.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Target Locations: Target, New York City

☆ I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are my 6 tips for making the best grilled chicken.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Alissa Fitzgerald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhether you're having people over or bringing a meal to a potluck, grilled chicken is always a crowd-pleaser. Buy high-quality chicken from a trusted sourceIt's important to read the labels on your chicken. Joe Gough/ShutterstockFirst and foremost, buy a good chicken from a trusted source. AdvertisementDon't underestimate the power of marinades, cures, and brinesA good marinade or brine can add even more flavor to a chicken. Getty ImagesA good BBQ sauce can bring finger-licking qualities to your chicken, but don't add it too soon.

Persons: —, I've, Joe Gough, Shutterstock, isn't, wiggle Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 10 of the best celebrity-chef potato-salad recipes to try this Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

This Memorial Day, you'll likely want your potato salad to be the best of the best. Celebrity chefs from Martha Stewart to Guy Fieri have their own recipes for potato salad. Ree Drummond and Joanna Gaines both add eggs to their potato salad. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPotato salad is one of the most popular Memorial Day cookout foods, and everyone has their preferred recipe.

Persons: you'll, Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri, Ree Drummond, Joanna Gaines, — Organizations: Service, Food Network, Business

☆ Brad Paisley and Howard Gospel Choir to be the entertainment for state dinner as Bidens highlight US-Kenya ties
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Betsy Klein | Samantha Waldenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

US President Gerald Ford dances with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a state dinner in Washington, DC, in 1976. Jason Reed/Reuters The White House's State Dining Room is seen ahead of a state dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018. Paisley first performed at the White House in 2009 during the Obama administration as part of a music series. “Tomorrow night we’ve created an experience that will feature the beautiful scenes of the White House and the Washington Monument that few get to enjoy,” White House social secretary Carlos Elizondo said. Event planner Bryan Rafanelli also helped the White House plan for the state dinner.

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☆ A GenX chef says he's weaning off food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats because of 2 big downsides. Here's what he's doing instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When the food-delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub came out, he signed up, like many restauranteurs. Food delivery apps have also come under scrutiny for charging customers high fees and underpaying drivers. He said one issue was quality control, adding that the food-delivery apps don't always do enough to vet drivers. AdvertisementMarciante uses Owner.com, a startup that has raised millions in funding to help restaurants ditch the food-delivery apps. The other food-delivery apps did not respond to requests for comments from BI.

Persons: —, Tony Marciante, Grubhub, BI's Alex Bitter, Marciante, There's, he'd, Uber, DoorDash, Tony's Organizations: Service, Business, BI Locations: Bethesda , Maryland, Rockville , Maryland

☆ Inside the NYC kitchen fueling Shake Shack's $4 billion burger empire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shake Shack has nearly 350 locations in the U.S. and another 134 around the world and is valued at more than $4 billion. With dozens of new locations opening later this year, the team in the Innovation Kitchen is constantly developing new offerings. In order for a menu item to reach customers, it needs to be approved by Shake Shack's 13-person tasting panel. How delicious an item is is only one of the factors that the Innovation Kitchen team thinks about when developing new recipes. Shake Shack's latest limited time offering — a barbeque inspired menu — was months in the making.

Persons: John Karangis, Karangis, Shake Organizations: CNBC, Shack, Innovation Kitchen's, Innovation Locations: U.S, Bangkok, Thailand, Japan, Tokyo

☆ After my boomer husband retired, we moved to a bigger house. We now have space for our hobbies and grandchildren to visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Melody Wren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We lived in a large house built in 1870 in the center of town. AdvertisementWe have space to embrace hobbies and passionsWe now have space to do all the things we love, but didn't have space before. In our bigger house, my husband now has a full workshop to fulfill his dream of doing woodworking. There is a finished basement and a nice backyard with a hot tub to soothe my rheumatoid arthritis. The hot tub adds to the enthusiasm of the grandkids visiting, treating it like a pool.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ These home remodeling projects offer the highest return on investment in history, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

And when it comes to the return on investment, some projects now offer the highest return values in history — with a few home upgrades averaging returns of nearly 200% for the first time ever — according to the 2024 Cost vs. Value report from Zonda Media, a housing market research and analytics firm. Garage door replacements offered the highest average return at 194%, followed by upgrading to a steel front door, with a 188% return on investment — both worth nearly double what they were last year, the report found. Curb appeal is keyForget a designer chef's kitchen, the projects offering the greatest returns in resale value are mostly related to curb appeal rather than more glamorous kitchen and bath remodels, according to Zonda's report. In fact, nine out of the top 10 projects with the highest return on investment were exterior improvement projects, the report found. Only three projects on Zonda's list can typically deliver even a 100% return on investment, including replacing the garage doors, upgrading to a steel front door and installing a stone veneer.

Persons: Clay DeKorne, Zonda's, DeKorne, Angelica Ferguson VonDrak, Todd Tomalak, Tomalak Organizations: Zonda Media, Finance, Photodisc, Getty Locations: Rhinebeck , New York

☆ Inside Chef Carla Hall's fridge, from Costco staples to the one thing she always buys on sale
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Lizzy Briskin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Hall's fridge is a trove of fun finds, from condiments we know and love to fancy European butter and an ample supply of eggs. AdvertisementA peek inside Carla Hall's fridge. Carla HallSundae fixingsCarla Hall's fridge had a few ice-cream flavors. "The one thing that I get when it's on sale is any kind of European-style butter," Hall said. AdvertisementMystery leftoversIf you're curious about the container with reddish contents in the center of Hall's fridge, join the club.

Persons: —, Carla Hall, Hall's, Carla Hall Sundae, Carla Hall's, Tyler Le, Ben, She's, Grey Poupon, Heinz, Grey Poupon Dijon, Amaro, amaro, unsalted Organizations: Service, Business, QVC, Walmart, Safeway, Costco Locations: gander, Washington ,, Jeni's, Tillamook, Southern

☆ The Author of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Can’t Go Home, Except in His Books
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Elisabeth Egan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A reader of Kevin Kwan’s books could be forgiven for expecting him to make a grand entrance at lunch in Beverly Hills — in a Lamborghini, perhaps, or wearing a slick pair of shades. He wore tortoiseshell glasses, a blue cardigan and hair cut for maximum pensive tucking behind ears. Kwan immediately moved a vase of white roses from one table to another — “Do you mind? His debut novel, “Crazy Rich Asians,” published in 2013, has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 40 languages. The movie version was the first since “The Joy Luck Club” to feature a majority Asian cast.

Persons: Kevin Kwan’s, Kwan, David Foster Wallace, —, Crustacean’s, “, Helene An, ”, Rich, Joy Organizations: Lamborghini, Joy Luck Locations: Beverly Hills, cardigan

☆ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were photographed dining at a private villa in Lake Como. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were photographed dining at a private villa in Italy. The lodging comes with a private chef and butler, as well as views of Lake Como. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, watched her perform in Paris on May 12. Before Swift headed to Sweden for her next set of shows, the couple spent time together in Lake Como, Italy, People reported.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Villa Sola, —, Taylor, Swift Organizations: Service, Department, Business Locations: Italy, Lake Como, Paris, Sweden

☆ Is America ready for a $400 pineapple? Luxury fruit is now a thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The Rubyglow pineapple –— bred for its distinctive red exterior and its sweetness — costs $395.99 at Melissa’s Produce, a California-based seller of specialty fruit and veggies. It took Del Monte, a wholesaler which sells a variety of produce but specializes in pineapple, a decade and a half to develop the red-hued fruit. And yet, there’s interest in premium fruit — enough to convince Del Monte to bring the Rubyglow, which is grown in Costa Rica, stateside. Courtesy Fresh Del MonteThe Pinkglow was never supposed to be a grocery list staple, said Melissa Mackay, VP of marketing in North America at Del Monte. Melissa’s started with 50 pineapples, according to Robert Schueller, director of public relations at Melissa’s Produce.

Persons: Del, ”, Cindy van Rijswick, “ there’s, Cotton Candy, McIntosh, Jim Luby, Patrick T, Fallon, Luby, Lane Turner, Oishii, Hiroki Koga, Jerod Harris, Melissa Mackay, “, It’s, Melanie Zanoza Bartelme, pricey, Hailey, Strawberry, it’s, Melissa’s, Robert Schueller, ” Schueller, Bo Corley, ” Corley, Corley Organizations: New, New York CNN, “, University of Minnesota, Getty, Rabobank, Citrus, Boston Globe, Vox Media, Del, Mintel, Melissa’s Locations: New York, California, Del Monte, China, United States, America, Costa Rica, AFP, Minnesota, Beverly Hills , California, North America, Erewhon, Angeles, Las Vegas, Southern California

☆ Francis Ford Coppola says his sci-fi saga 'Megalopolis' is being panned because Hollywood doesn't like rule-breakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Coppola has responded to the negative reaction, expressing his belief that detractors have conspired against him because the film "doesn't play by Hollywood's current rules." AdvertisementHe then dismissed those who had pejoratively called the film a "passion project," stating, "I've never made a film that wasn't a passion project." Little White Lies's David Jenkins wrote that "Megalopolis" is a "celebration of unfettered creativity and farsightedness" and features "a script of toe-tapping word-jazz." To fund "Megalopolis" Coppola sold a significant share of his Northern California wine empire, according to GQ.

Persons: —, Francis Ford Coppola's, Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Romy Mars, Sofia Coppola, Coppola, I've, Nathalie Emmanuel, Esther Zuckerman, Peter Bradshaw, Jessica Kiang, White, David Jenkins, Deadline's Damon Wise, Darren Demetre Organizations: Service, Cannes, Business, Air, Daily, GQ, Guardian Locations: Rome, Northern California

☆ Hole-in-the-wall stand selling $5 tacos wins Michelin star in first Mexican edition of the prestigious guide
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA small taco stand in Mexico City has been awarded a much coveted Michelin star as part of the guide's first Mexican edition. GUSTAVO GRAF/ ReutersIn an online statement, the Michelin Guide celebrated its first Mexican edition: "What a joy it is to honor the uniqueness of the Mexican gastronomic landscape in Mexico City." Tire-manufacturing brothers André and Édouard Michelin released the first Michelin Guide in 1900 in an attempt to encourage motorists to try out restaurants around France. Another surprise Michelin award came in April when Disney World's Victoria & Albert's restaurant — which it calls its "culinary crown jewel" — earned a coveted star. In its review of the restaurant, the Michelin Guide said: "This restaurant is by no means an easy reservation, but the reward is a kind of magic rarely seen these days."

Persons: —, León, Rodolfo Gaona, El, GUSTAVO GRAF, Arturo Rivera Martínez, — Rivera Martínez, Hawker Chan, Chan, Mario Hernandez Alonso, Édouard Michelin Organizations: Service, Michelin, Business, Reuters, Associated Press, Chinatown Food, Media, Tire, Disney World's Locations: Mexico City, Mexican, San Rafael, Mexico, Chinatown, Malaysian, France

☆ Insider Today: Etihad Airways' 'apartment' seats
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Open House OpticsThis week's dispatchSkinny houses, big dramaAdvertisementCould you live in a 10-foot-wide house? That's the case for this skinny home, which was built out of spite because the neighbors didn't want the house built on a leftover residual lot. iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIEtihad Airways' private 'apartments'Forget business class — Etihad Airways offers private "apartments," or rooms with a closing door, a couch that converts to a bed, and a reclining chair. Rory JonesBuilding a home in BaliDespite never visiting the Indonesian island, an Australian couple built an investment property in Bali.

Persons: —, didn't, Jordan, Rebecca Zisser, Guy Fieri, Kevin Mazur, Fieri, it's, Fiona Chandra, Rory, Casey Jones, Rory Jones, they're, Tyler Le, Colin, Young Sheldon, Ashley Madison Organizations: Service, Business, BI Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways, Conrad, CBS Locations: Albuquerque , New Mexico, Mission , Texas, New Haven , Connecticut, Jacksonville Beach , Florida, Washington ,, Maldives, Conrad Maldives, Bali, Indonesian, Australian

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