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☆ Perkins, the aging diner chain, has a ‘new vibe’ with a different name
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“We felt this was a more modern, fresh and relevant vibe to start connecting with new consumers, while also servicing our guests that are tried-and-true Perkins loyalists.”A rendering of a new Perkins American Food Co., which will debut later this year. Aria Group and Perkins American Food Co. Aria Group and Perkins American Food Co.“We know that value is so critical right now and we’re very mindful of that,” she said. The firm is investing in the classic American brand that’s been marred with financial issues, including two bankruptcies, following a disastrous 2006 merger with Marie Callender’s. “We really feel that this iteration of ‘Perkins American Food Co.’ is going to marry tradition and innovation and keep us true to who we are,” she said.

Persons: Perkins, Toni Ronayne, “, ” Ronayne, Ronayne, It’s, ”, David Henkes, Baby, Marie Callender’s, “ Perkins, it’s, ‘ Organizations: New, New York CNN —, Perkins, “ Perkins, Food Co, CNN, Perkins American Food Co, Aria, Dine Brands, Baby Boomers, Ascent Hospitality Management, Watch, ‘ Perkins Locations: New York, Orlando , Florida, Cincinnati , Ohio

☆ I tried Il Mulino's prix-fixe weeknight dinner for $60. The upscale Italian chain's meal was delicious with a few downsides.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Steven John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I went to Il Mulino for the first time to try the upscale Italian chain's prix-fixe dinner. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen I entered the Il Mulino on Long Island, I was shocked by just how quiet it was. The upscale Italian chain is located right next to a major thoroughfare, and I went to dine at the height of rush hour.

Persons: Il Mulino, should've, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Long, Greenwich, New York, New York , New Jersey, Florida

☆ 34-year-old making $400,000 at TikTok: Being let go from Meta in 2022 was 'perfect timing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

TubeMogul was competing for an ad tech partnership with Netflix, so Lee learned about the company's own technology and culture. Lee started working at Netflix on its digital marketing programmatic buying team in 2014, earning a salary of $110,000. "It was actually perfect timing that I got laid off," Lee says of being part of Meta's November 2022 job cuts. While she wants to continue increasing her salary, money alone isn't enough. On her TikTok, YouTube and Instagram accounts, Lee shares career and lifestyle advice based on her experiences.

Persons: Sora Lee, Lee, Mickey Todiwala, she'll, hustles, Lee didn't, she's, you've, TubeMogul, Andrew Evers, Lisa Setyon, haven't, Jackson, Tesla, doesn't, I'm, Lee isn't Organizations: CNBC, University of California, TikTok, ByteDance, Netflix, Meta, Facebook, Child, Savings, Porsche, YouTube Locations: Berkeley, South Korea, San Mateo , California, TikTok, RSUs, TubeMogul, New York, Austin , Texas, Los Angeles, Meta's, Lake Tahoe, U.S

☆ I dined at Disney World's only Michelin-starred restaurant for $375. You'll want to snag a reservation even if you don't care about the theme parks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I spent $375, including the tip, to dine at Disney's only Michelin-starred restaurant . Victoria & Albert's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers an upscale prix fixe meal. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The famed restaurant, Victoria & Albert's inside the Grand Floridian Resort, offers prix fixe tasting menus starting at $295 a person with optional drink add-ons. I've been visiting Disney World for 20 years but never stepped foot inside the Grand Floridian restaurant until this month.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Michelin, Floridian, Spa, Service, Disney, Business Locations: Disney's, Victoria

☆ Fast-food customers are shifting to casual-dining chains, Darden Restaurants CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Casual-dining chains are gaining customers who have grown frustrated with higher fast-food prices, Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas said on Thursday. Chili's rolled out an ad campaign that calls out the Big Mac and other fast-food burgers for their prices. Dine Brands CEO John Peyton told CNBC in May that Applebee's has been leaning into deals to win over fast-food diners. The overall consumer price index rose 3.3% in that period. In particular, McDonald's has faced backlash from customers, social media users and even House Republicans for its higher prices.

Persons: Rick Cardenas, Darden, hasn't, Brinker, Chili's, John Peyton, Applebee's, Cardenas, McDonald's, Joe Erlinger Organizations: Darden, Brinker International, Dine Brands, CNBC, of Labor, Republicans Locations: U.S

☆ Meet Chili's culinary director who creates new dishes for a living and has the best 'secret menu' hack
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

His biggest advice for those wanting to become culinary directors is to work hard and care about the customer. Jeffrey MacMillan/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesWhile Paquette's culinary background helped him get to where he is, he says a strong work ethic is still the most important trait. "I've watched a number of people come through, many that did have a background in formal culinary education, and then many that just had worked their way through the ranks," he said. "My response to that is, 'Work hard. This is what I want to do with my career and how I want to grow.'

Persons: Jeffrey MacMillan, I've Organizations: The Washington Post

☆ The strange economics of pig meat: Ham prices are down, but bacon’s up
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Shoppers in the meat aisle may have noticed something weird last month: Bacon prices are sizzling, but ham’s not so hot. But ham prices were lower, falling 5.4% overall and dropping 6.3% when you exclude canned varieties. It’s all relativeGlynn Tonsor, a professor in the department of agriculture economics at Kansas State University suggests that if you zoom out, pork prices are indeed going up across the board. But prices for ham actually went up higher than the prices of bacon and pork chops. Scott Olson/Getty Images/FilePeople love baconAnother reason for high bacon prices: Strong demand, even when it’s expensive.

Persons: Bacon, Glynn Tonsor, ” Tonsor, Scott Olson, ”, Christine McCracken, They’re, you’ll, It’s, McCracken, “ You’ll Organizations: New, New York CNN, Shoppers, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas State University, Federal Reserve, St, RaboBank, Retailers, KFC, Starbucks Locations: New York, Louis, Mexico, “, Chicago , Illinois, Burger King

☆ My family of 4 ate at STK Steakhouse for the first time. Our $460 meal was pretty great, but the atmosphere wasn't our cup of tea.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Unfortunately, parts of our meal felt out of sync, and there were lags in service time. My husband's red wine arrived close to the end of the meal, which wasn't the best timing. Terri PetersAt the beginning of our meal, my husband ordered Champagne with his oyster course and a glass of red wine with his steak. When we dine out with our kids, we prefer to talk with them, not shout over music to be heard. I also think STK may not be the best dining option for parents of small kids with sensory issues because it can be a little overwhelming.

Persons: Terri Peters, Champagne

☆ Soaring fast food prices encourage Big Mac junkies to cook at home
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs fast-food prices continue to soar, Americans are looking for ways to get more bang for their buck. Like fast-food prices, grocery prices soared during the pandemic. But grocery prices are now largely back to pre-pandemic levels, while inflation at limited-service restaurants still remains elevated. When fast-food prices rise at a faster rate than grocery prices, consumers notice. He attributed this to the price increases at fast-food chains.

Persons: —, Chad Frye, Frye, Thomas Valentine, Jordan Sanchez, he's, Lawrence Milford's, Laxman Narasimhan, McDonald's, Danilo Gargiulo, Bernstein, John Furner, footfall —, Michael Siluk, Martin Jennings, Jennings, Brooks Ferrante, Ben Heyworth, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Walmart, Getty Locations: California, Arizona, Florida, Puerto Rican

☆ How Gen Zers dine out: From spicy food to menu hacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

They love to customize their food, they're suckers for a menu hack, and they crave spicy dishes, restaurant executives and experts say. Menu hacks fly on social mediaGen Zers are more inclined to try out menu hacks, creating new dishes using items already available on the menu. AdvertisementAt Caribou Coffee, younger customers — Gen Alpha, Gen Zers, and younger millennials — are most likely to modify their drinks, CMO Erin Newkirk told BI. They crave spicy foodGen Zers are big fans of spicy food, executives previously told BI. In a 2022 poll by Morning Consult , US Gen Z respondents listed chicken as their second-favorite food overall, behind only pizza.

Persons: —, Gen, Taylor Swift, Zers, They're, Joe Labombardo, It's, Alessandro Biascioli, Lizzy Freier, Tom Boland, he'd, Boland, Piper Sandler, Justin Sullivan, Labombardo, Gen Z, Alpha, Gen Zers, millennials, Erin Newkirk, Andy Rebhun, Kuttig, Gen Zs, pao, it's, Liang Lim, Cane's, Joe's, Z, they're, Caribou's Newkirk Organizations: Service, Business, Higher, Getty, Bojangles, Coffee, El Pollo, Morning, Piper, Foods Locations: Chipotle, Nashville

☆ Sony Pictures is buying Alamo Drafthouse theater chain
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse, the seventh-largest movie theater chain in North America, the company announced Wednesday. Alamo Drafthouse CEO Michael Kustermann will remain at the helm of the dine-in movie theater chain and will report to Ravi Ahuja, president and CEO of the newly formed Sony Pictures Experiences division. The company's 35 cinemas will continue to be operated by Alamo Drafthouse and its headquarters will remain in Austin, Texas. The acquisition comes after Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic disruptions. "We are excited to make history with Sony Pictures Entertainment and have found the right home and partner for Alamo Drafthouse Cinema," said Kustermann.

Persons: Walter Reade, Michael Kustermann, Ravi Ahuja, Alamo Drafthouse, Ahuja, Tim League Organizations: Sony Pictures, Alamo, Department, Paramount, Warner Bros, Century Fox, MGM, Universal, United Artists, Columbia Pictures, Sony, Walter Reade Organization, Lowes, Disney, El Capitan Theatre, Netflix, Egyptian, New York's, Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment Locations: North America, Columbia, New York's Paris, Austin , Texas, Texas

☆ Sony Pictures is buying Alamo Drafthouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Sony Pictures Entertainment has bought dine-in movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse, the companies announced Wednesday. Sony said in a press release that the movie theater chain will be managed under a new division, Sony Pictures Experiences. While other Hollywood studios have jumped into streaming, Sony Pictures CEO and chairman Tom Rothman has expressed his commitment to movie theaters, according to various trade publications including The Hollywood Reporter. Sony Pictures touted its other spaces in the press release, such as Wonderverse, an immersive entertainment space, in Chicago and a Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Sony acquired Alamo from owners Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group and founder Tim League.

Persons: Michael Kustermann, Ravi Ahuja, Tom Rothman, “, Tim League Organizations: New, New York CNN, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Alamo, Business, Sony, Sony Pictures, SPE, Hollywood, Hollywood Reporter, Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group, Fest Locations: New York, Austin , Texas, Chicago

☆ A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play. Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When the sun sets in Hong Kong, the sprawling urban metropolis transitions from work to play. Arguably the world's best "bizcation" destination, Hong Kong offers endless activities once business travelers close their laptops for the day. Hong Kong Tourism BoardTo add a bit of mystery into your bizcation, consider exploring Hong Kong's speakeasies. Hong Kong Tourism BoardBut that's not the only attraction lighting up Hong Kong. A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play — and Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.

Persons: Hong, Chef Danny Yip, Vicky Cheng, it's, Chai, Noodle, speakeasies, that's, Luna Organizations: Network, Hong Kong's, Argo, Hong Kong Tourism Board, former Marine Police Headquarters, Hong Kong Tourism Board Hong, Insider Studios Locations: Hong Kong, there's, Hong, Wing, Victoria, Clearwater Bay, Tai Hang

☆ From hiking to exploring arts and inspired cuisine, enrich your Hong Kong "bizcation" itinerary with these daytime activities between meetings
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Hong Kong is known as a global center of trade and finance, but the city has much more to offer. Here are some must-do daytime experiences to check out between meetings and conferences, transforming your time in Hong Kong from "work trip" to an enriching "bizcation." Sample daytime bizcation itinerary Grab a plastic stool at Shui Kee Coffee to try some of the city's best French toast and Hong Kong milk tea. Find inspiration in Hong Kong's colorful art sceneThere are dozens of museums sprinkled around Hong Kong, but M+ is arguably its most impressive. Hong Kong Tourism BoardIf you're looking for a quiet escape, hop on a ferry to Cheung Chau, a much-loved getaway for Hong Kongers.

Persons: Shui Kee Coffee, Qing, it's, It's, Yau Ma, HKwalls, Ling Lane, Chan Lane, Chung, you've, Wong Tai, Nan Lian Garden, Tai, Hing, Get, Cheung Chau, Hong Kongers, Yang Organizations: Shui, Kowloon Cultural, Hong, Hong Kong Palace Museum, . Hong Kong Tourism Board, Art, Hollywood, Lin, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hing Kee, Michelin, Rosewood Hong, Insider Studios Locations: Hong Kong, Shui Kee, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Palace, Jordan, . Hong Kong, Sai Ying, Wong Tai Sin, Mo, Sheung Wan, Tai Sin, Hing Kee Shanghai, Cheung

☆ A Missouri restaurant now excludes women under 30 and men under 35 to maintain a 'sophisticated' atmosphere
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bliss Caribbean Restaurant opened in Missouri in May. Women must be 30 and men 35 to dine at the restaurant. The owners said the age policy helps "maintain a sophisticated environment." AdvertisementA Missouri restaurant has a strict age policy that excludes anyone under 30 to "ensure a grown and sexy atmosphere." Bliss Caribbean Restaurant opened its doors to diners in St. Louis County in May.

Persons: — Organizations: Caribbean, Service, Restaurant, Bliss, Business Locations: Missouri, St, Louis County, North County

☆ 11 signs of 'over-the-top' wealth and luxury I spotted in Arizona's millionaire enclave
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The rooftop dining room at Dominick's Steakhouse in Scottsdale. When I made a reservation, I selected the rooftop dining room. "It was built as an amenity to the dining experience, something special that you don't see every day," he said. "This is the most requested dining room at Dominick's." It certainly made the upscale restaurant feel like a unique dining experience.

Persons: Joey Hadden, Jeff Mastro, Mastro Locations: Scottsdale, Dominick's, Dominnick's

☆ Ex-CEO of $2 billion company: I couldn't break the glass ceiling—so I went around it instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Julia Stewart, the former CEO of Dine Brands, who is now founder and CEO of wellness company Alurx. Julia Stewart's rise to CEO was nothing like climbing a career ladder. She's currently the CEO of wellness company Alurx, which she founded in 2020. Sometimes, that meant moving to different regions within the same company, Stewart says. Instead, learning more about how individual restaurants brought in money opened up Stewart's career path.

Persons: Julia Stewart, Julia Stewart's, Stewart, She's, —, Carl's, Burger, Stuart Anderson's, she'd, could've, IHOP's, Applebee's Organizations: Dine Brands, Dine, CNBC, San Diego State University, Burger King, Angus, Taco Bell, Taco, Applebee's Locations: Taco

☆ Chipotle customers are roasting the chain for its portion sizes — and filming their orders in hopes of getting more food
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In response, they're pulling out their smartphones as Chipotle employees add chicken al pastor, steak, or another one of their preferred proteins to their order. In the video, Lee samples multiple Chipotle items, including a bowl he ordered with chicken al pastor. "There have been no changes in our portion sizes, and we have reinforced proper portioning with our employees," Chipotle Chief Corporate Affairs and Food Safety Officer Laurie Schalow told Business Insider. Chipotle hasn't given employees instructions on what to do when customers start filming, a spokesperson added.

Persons: —, guacamole isn't, influencer Keith Lee, Lee, fajita veggies, Chipotle, Laurie Schalow, Schalow Organizations: Service, Business, Corporate Affairs, Food Locations: Chipotle

☆ Here’s why we eat popcorn at the movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But the perfect (and very profitable) pairing of today wasn’t always the case: For many years, movie theaters wanted nothing to do with the snack. People watch movies in a newly reopened AMC River East theater on Aug. 20, 2020, in Chicago. Popular movies often bring collectible cups and popcorn buckets, or, in industry-speak, Collectible Concession Vehicles (CCVs). The cinema business will continue to evolve, but one thing will remain constant, said Gil of Queen’s University. “Theaters will stop playing movies before they will actually stop selling popcorn.”

Persons: “, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, ” Paul Dergarabedian, Andrew F, ” Smith, Cracker Jack, ”, Smith, ’ ” Smith, hawkers, Peter Stackpole, John Aitkin, John Sr, Aitkin, Alicia Wallace, CNN It’s, Loren Williams, Alicia Reese, Ricard Gil, Jason Wambsgans, Gil, Wedbush’s Reese, Red Robin, ” Nels Storm, Garfield ”, Cory Ryan, Heather Morgan, Alamo’s, ” Andrew Sherburne, Christian Meoli, Camilla Meoli, ” Gil Organizations: Minneapolis CNN, CNN, AMC, Exposition, Bettmann, Riverview, “, Riverview Theater, Wedbush, Queen’s University, Chicago Tribune, Tribune, Service, Waffle, AMC Theatres ’, Walmart, Kroger, Alamo, University of Iowa’s, Cinemas Locations: Minneapolis, America, New England, South America, Philadelphia, Texas, South Minneapolis, Riverview, “ Kingdom, Canada, Chicago, Brooklyn , New York, Iowa City , Iowa, Seattle, Emerald, California

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ We took our 7-year-old son to Waikiki for our 10th wedding anniversary. We catered the trip to us, not him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Nicole Findlay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Since the vacation was about our marital milestone, we catered the trip to us, not our 7-year-old. AdvertisementThe family stayed at the Royal Hawaiian. In my husband's opinion, they also made the best mai tai on the island, rivaling those at the Royal Hawaiian. Though they didn't cater the trip to their 7-year-old son, he still had a great time. But this family trip is one I'll never forget, and not only because my husband's new morning uniform is his recently acquired Royal Hawaiian pink and white striped hotel robe.

Persons: —, Nicole Findlay, It's, Mai, tacos, Merriman's, he'd Organizations: Service, Business, US Army Coastal Artillery, Head Locations: Pacific, Hawaii, Oahu, Waikiki, Honolulu, Mai Tai

☆ Dining out with our 3 kids is really hard. The connection we get outweighs the chaos.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Katharine Reid | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Going to restaurants with our three kids — ages 9, 7, and 4 — is usually a lesson in extreme patience. And it's just really hard for our kids to stay still at the table. Our tiny table means the kids can too easily bug each other, so we also end up breaking up fights most nights. We choose where to go with our kids in mindDespite the hard stuff, the good parts make it worth it. And even the hard parts can be made easier by choosing our location wisely.

Persons: doesn't, what's, it's, We're Organizations: Breweries

☆ No walk-ins allowed: What to know when touring the world’s best wine regions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Penny Sadler | Erica Lamberg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Wine touring in the Old WorldFrance Of France's 11 wine regions, Bordeaux, Burgundy (or Bourgogne) and Champagne are the most eminent. The United States California is renowned for wine tasting, though almost every state in the continental U.S. has a wine region or wine tourism area. Visitors can drive between vineyards, bike the Napa Valley Wine Trail, or book a ride on the vintage Napa Valley Wine Train. Barossa is one of the older wine regions in Australia, with some 200 cellar doors within two hours of Adelaide. South Africa South Africa may be considered a new world wine region, but Constantia, a top destination for wine tasting, is centuries old.

Persons: meunier, Chateau Angelus, Viniv Bordeaux, Georges Gobet, Montagne, Kim Kulish, Margaret River, Wine, Joey Estate, River, Groot Organizations: Michelin, Viniv, Afp, Getty, UNESCO, Heritage, Montagne de Reims, Travelers, United, Wine, Sonoma, Australia Wine, Bloomberg Locations: Europe, United States, Australia, South Africa, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Bourgogne, Vin, Chateau, Saint Emilion, France, Champagne, Italy Tuscany, Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Greve, Alba, Piedmont, United States California, Napa Valley, Napa, Texas, Washington , Oregon, Virginia, New York, Yarra, Victoria, Barossa, Adelaide, Perth, Yarra Valley, Melbourne, South Africa South Africa, Constantia, Groot Constantia, South, Cape Town

☆ Fast food is expensive. Applebee’s and Chili’s are moving in
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

For them, and the fast food chains they’re now competing against, the stakes are high. “Fast food has gotten really expensive,” Henkes said. On X, Chili’s asked whether Chili’s is better than fast food, and promised rewards to those who said yes. Chili’s also ran video ads comparing its food favorably to fast food burgers. “People go to sit-down restaurants, generally speaking, for different occasions, than they go to fast food restaurants,” he noted.

Persons: New York CNN — McDonald’s, Applebee’s, ” John Peyton, it’s, Peyton, “, ”, Henkes, McDonald’s, Chris Kempczinski, Ian Borden, we’ve, Chili’s, Kevin Hochman, Chili's, Jeffery Greenberg, David Henkes, ” Henkes Organizations: New, New York CNN, Dine Brands, CNN, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bloomberg, Applebee’s, Brinker International, Universal, “ Locations: New York, McDonald’s, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Technomic

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