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☆ People in this city spend the most on coffee—it's not New York or LA
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

How much is your daily coffee habit really costing you? The city where espresso and steamed milk will cost you the most: Virginia Beach, Virginia, clocking in at $5.75 a cup, on average. The most expensive cups of cappuccino Virginia Beach, Virginia: $5.75 Las Vegas: $5.40 Minneapolis: $5.37 New York: $5.31 San Francisco: $5.21 That's just the outright cost. New York and San Francisco have expensive coffee, but their residents tend to make more money. If you express the cost of a five-days-a-week cappuccino habit as a percentage of a city resident's average income, the most expensive coffee cities change a bit.

☆ Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Hints at New Game-Changing Platform
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Italian espresso culture inspired Howard Schultz 40 years ago as he built the Starbucks empire. In his final earnings call, Schultz hinted at a game-changing new "platform" coming to Starbucks later this month. Schultz said will travel to Milan later this month "to introduce something much bigger than any new promotion or beverage." "Eight of the ten highest sales days in our history [were] recorded in the quarter," Schultz said. On February 13, Starbucks plans to change its Starbucks Rewards program.

☆ The Watch List: Underscored’s most anticipated product launches of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN Underscored editors regularly highlight new product launches — everything from a new colorway of that viral pan to the next must-have sneaker — through announcement posts, in-depth reviews and comparative testing pieces. Now, for the first time, we’re giving readers a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated products that are set to launch in 2023 with a new feature: The Watch List. The Legendary Classic Canteen will combine an old-school aesthetic with modern design elements like a handy strap and leakproof lid. Meanwhile, the box quilt pattern keeps everything looking casual cool in four colors: natural, white, light gray and charcoal. Cabeau TNE S3: The Neck’s EvolutionCabeauThe Cabeau Evolution S3 is our pick for best travel pillow based on a variety of factors.

☆ I followed Nancy Pelosi's diet of breakfast ice cream and hot dogs for a week, and I ping-ponged between euphoria and the depths of despair
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Sophie Kleeman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +22 min

My research found that Pelosi eats ice cream for breakfast, hot dogs for lunch, pasta, and chocolate. Chocolate ice cream for breakfast, rich and creamy pasta, and lots of snacking chocolate. She claims she does not exercise; her daughter once arrived home to find her mother eating chocolate ice cream while using a stationary bike. I save the ice cream for later to avoid a massive sugar crash and start out with a cup of black tea instead. However, I don't want to slack off after the ice cream episode, so I slather it on.

☆ Twitter auctions off blue bird memorabilia, pricey furniture
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A neon Twitter bird for $35,000, anyone? On the day he took over Twitter last fall, he walked in to the San Francisco company’s headquarters carrying a sink. The items fetching the highest bids, besides the neon bird, include a plain Twitter bird statue at over $30,000 and a planter sculpture of the “@” symbol. Professional kitchen equipment, meanwhile, is going for tens of thousands of dollars. Twitter, which no longer has a media relations department, did not immediately respond to a message for comment Wednesday.

☆ This is what I want to buy from Twitter's HQ auction
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Diamond Naga Siu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Twitter headquarters is seen in San Francisco, California, United States on October 28, 2022 Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu Agency1. $44 billion for Twitter — going once, going twice, sold. But a 6-ft. @ symbol, office chairs, a pizza oven, and more remain on sale from the Twitter San Francisco headquarters. Corvette, Corvette, hop in an electric jet by jet. Email dsiu@insider.com or tweet @diamondnagasiu) Edited by Matt Weinberger (tweet @gamoid) in San Francisco and Hallam Bullock (tweet @hallam_bullock) in London.

☆ Twitter is auctioning off espresso machines and kegerators from its San Francisco headquarters
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk Twitter page seen on mobile with his poll to step down as head of TwitterTwitter is auctioning off espresso machines, kegerators, computers, and even oversized neon displays with the company's logo as the social messaging service reportedly has fallen behind on office rent payments. Among the numerous kitchen supplies that Twitter is selling includes a rotisserie cooker, multiple refrigerators and pizza ovens. The company is even selling a neon electrical sign that prominently displays the company's corporate bird logo. As of Monday afternoon, someone has placed a bid of $17,500 for the neon sign. In December, The New York Times reported that Twitter had stopped paying for rent in all of the company's office space.

☆ It's about to get easier to get Starbucks for delivery
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Starbucks, which also uses Uber Eats, said loyalty members cannot earn rewards through delivery. While some restaurant chains offer a limited menu on third-party delivery apps, Starbucks plans to offer about 95% of its core menu on DoorDash. StarbucksUber Eats, on the other hand, told Insider that the Starbucks menu on its app "is optimized for delivery to maintain quality. Delivery is not available through the Starbucks app, and "delivery orders placed through DoorDash or UberEats apps are not eligible for Starbucks Rewards, including both earning and redeeming of Stars," Starbucks told Insider. Are you a fast food or Starbucks insider with insight to share?

☆ Consumer Reports: Best Drip Coffee Makers of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Daniel Wroclawski | Consumer Reports | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

There’s no shortage of drip coffee makers on the market today. Each drip coffee maker we rate brews roughly 65 cups by the time our engineers are through with it. Below you’ll find reviews of nine top-rated drip coffee makers, with prices from around $37 to $330. To see even more options, check out our full coffee maker ratings, which include not only drip coffee makers but also cold-brew coffee makers, espresso machines, and more. This drip coffee maker grinds whole coffee beans just before brewing.

SKIP AHEAD How to shop for cold brew coffee makers |Top-rated cold brew coffee makers | What is cold brew? If you’re thinking about becoming an at-home barista — or want to buy a cold brew maker as a gift for the coffee lover in your life — we spoke to coffee experts about how to make cold brew and rounded up top-rated cold brew coffee makers based on their guidance. How to shop for a cold brew coffee makerCold brew coffee makers “offer a way for coffee to brew by immersion, which means the coffee and water sit together for a period of time,” said Marco Suarez, CEO and CXO for Methodical Coffee in Greenville, South Carolina. Choosing the best cold brew coffee maker for you depends on your personal preferences. According to Holmquist, bottle brewers like the Takeya Cold Brew Coffee Maker have smaller grounds chambers that are tougher to scrub, while machines like the OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker have larger chambers “that you can dump and rise out.”The best cold brew coffee makers to shop nowWith expert advice in mind, we highlighted the best cold brew coffee makers below across style and price points to help you find one that fits your needs.

☆ Aldi is the US's fastest-growing grocery chain and more middle-income households are shopping there. Here are the no-frills tactics that help make it so cheap.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

More middle-income households are shopping there, lured by low prices and Aldi's "treasure hunt" approach. Smaller properties are cheaper to buy and maintain, and Aldi has said that its store layout enables "quick and easy shopping." Monford added that consumers "don't mind" that products aren't taken out of their boxes because they're shopping at Aldi for value. Campbell said the Aldi stores near her generally had just four or five aisles. Vadakkepatt said Aldi's stores have fewer employees and shorter hours than at other chains.

☆ Starbucks is changing its rewards program, a leaked memo shows — making it harder to redeem some free drinks
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Mary Meisenzahl | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Starbucks is making changes to its beloved Starbucks Rewards program. Customers who enroll in the chain's Starbucks Rewards program earn points — or "stars" — when purchasing food or drinks, which can then be redeemed for free menu items, like coffee. Rewards members were responsible for over half of Starbucks' sales last quarter. Starbucks Rewards members tend to have strong feelings about the program and any potential changes. The rewards program has gained over 10 million members since then, so even more people could be affected this time around.

☆ Starbucks customers may soon give up their afternoon caffeine kick and drop costly drink modifications like extra syrups, analysts warn
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Starbucks previously reported that premium add-ons like syrups are a $1 billion business. A drop in traffic amid a looming 2023 recession could also hit Starbucks. Jefferies is "baking into our forecast" that a recession will lower US same-store sales at Starbucks due to negative traffic growth, Barish said. Those modifiers are big business for Starbucks, according to Sara Trilling, president of Starbucks North America. Add-ons are a $1 billion "high margin" business for Starbucks that has doubled since 2019, the company said during the November call.

☆ NBA star Jimmy Butler on his coffee love affair and 'very, very hard' second career
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( Barbara Collins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Whether it's on the basketball court or behind the barista bar, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is determined to be the best. That's why he has involved himself in every step of the process when creating his own coffee company, Bigface Brand. Like many others at the peak of Covid-19 quarantine, the six-time NBA All Star said he found himself bored. With his newfound downtime, Butler decided to combine both his love of competition and coffee in creating his own coffee brand. "Now Bigface Brand, Bigface coffee is a real thing, and I'm just trying to get the best coffee and the best experience out to the world."

☆ Chaos cooking is taking over the dining room as restaurants unleash ambitious culinary concoctions from Big Mac pizzas to masala mac & cheese
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But now restaurants and TikTok are elevating food mashups to a level dubbed chaos cooking. Ambitious culinary concoctions range from Big Mac pizzas to curry-fajitas sold at TGI Fridays. Indie restaurants and chains are unleashing ambitious and improbable culinary concoctions, from Big Mac pizzas at a Washington DC restaurant to curry fajitas at TGI Fridays. On Instagram and TikTok, chaos cooking is showing up in different forms: a pizza slathered with refried beans, zucchini fettuccine, and a vegan peppermint pattie cake. The article asked: Is chaos cooking a pathway to inner peace?

Presumably, if you’re worried about the security of your laptop, you believe a stranger might steal it. But what’s to say the person you ask to watch your table isn’t a thief themselves? I’m in favor of social norms when they are rational and useful, but I implore cafe society: Please abandon the ones that are irrational and disruptive. Randomly selecting one person to trust — out of a room full of people you don’t know — is irrational. If you’re worried about losing your coveted table, leave something inexpensive behind, like a book or a scarf.

☆ How to Clean and Care for Your Coffee Maker, According to Experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

Whether you use a drip coffee maker or a pod machine, here’s the best advice from pros to keep your appliance buildup-free and running smoothly. Urnex Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine Cleaner Cleancaf Powder $23 at AmazonAffresh Coffee Maker Cleaner Tablets $9 at AmazonGiuliano likes commercial descalers as an alternative option, for their simplicity. We tried a few popular ones, and Urnex Coffee Machine Cleaning Powder came out on top. Affresh Coffee Maker Cleaning Tablets work similarly, though the tabs take a few extra minutes to fully dissolve. (Again, you can get away with descaling less often—every two or three months—if you make coffee using low-mineral water.)

My wife and I are fortunate enough to travel around the country in our 21-foot teardrop trailer. While there are many benefits to living like nomads and traveling back and forth across the U.S., we were leery when we began our first cross-country trip. As a same-sex couple, the seismic political and cultural divide that has been rapidly spreading since the 2016 presidential election made us fearful about traveling through ultra-conservative Southern states. The author's teardrop trailer on a lavender farm in Northern California. I have long believed love overcomes hate, and our teardrop trailer travels remind me that there are good people everywhere, even in those places where you least expect them to be.

☆ Twitter is auctioning off HQ items, including a bird statue and espresso machines
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Twitter’s HQ, the company is auctioning off dozens of items of memorabilia and supplies from its office in San Francisco. Twitter is cleaning house and looking to offload things like getting a large Twitter bird statue and a giant “@” sculpture planter. There are also multiple espresso machines and an electric bike charging station. Twitter/BidSpotterThe online auction opens January 17th and closes the next day, said Heritage Global Partners, the company facilitating the sale. “Just like a real estate broker doesn’t determine which houses or buildings their client would need to sell.”

☆ Why 2022 is the year of the espresso martini
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN Business —It might be 2022, but people are still ordering espresso martinis like it’s the 90s. The espresso martini has even displaced the classic Manhattan, a bourbon-based cocktail, in the top 10. “The elegance of the espresso martini elevates your cocktail experience at a bar or restaurant, and it also serves as an impressive after-dinner cocktail when entertaining guests at home.”2022 was the year of the espresso martini. Adobe StockThe espresso martini is a mix of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. Espresso martinis have also made the 86-year-old brand more appealing to younger drinkers, according to Rima Sawaya, Kahlúa’s brand director.

☆ Sweetgreen is among the 12 chains Taco Bell owner, Yum Brands, could buy as the company's CFO tells investors it's hunting for an acquisition
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

A Yum Brands exec said the company was "scanning categories" that don't compete with its brands. Analyst Mark Kalinowski identified 12 chains Yum Brands could target, including Sweetgreen. Habit was Yum Brands' latest acquisition — it purchased the fast-casual chain in March 2020 in a deal valued at $375 million. Zoe's Kitchen could be a buy target for Yum Brands, a veteran analyst wrote in a research note last week. "It has a market cap bigger than I would have expected, so it'd be an expensive purchase for Yum Brands."

The Cuban restaurant Versailles has been a fixture in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood for the last 50 years. Courtesy VersaillesIt's also drawn celebrities, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and has been a destination for international tourists looking to eat a Cuban meal or just hang out outside la ventanita, sipping a Cuban coffee, nibbling a guava pastry and absorbing the surrounding culture. Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain drinks a Cuban coffee with Felipe Valls Sr. during a campaign visit to Versailles in 2011. “This is kind of their ground zero, the epicenter of the Cuban American community. On its website, Versailles calls itself “the world’s most famous Cuban restaurant.”

☆ Amazon's Cyber Monday sales continue: 40+ deals you can still shop
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s ongoing Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. 4.5-star average rating from 33,540 reviews on AmazonAccording to Kasa, this smart light switch is designed to fit into a standard junction box. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best ongoing sales to shop during Amazon’s extended Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals?

Best Cyber Monday 2022 kitchen and home dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday kitchen and home deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.3-star average rating from 4,663 reviews on AmazonThis automatic espresso machine from Philips can make five different coffee types — including cappuccinos, Americanos and lattes. 4.8-star average rating from 8,733 reviews at AmazonNinja calls the Food Power Blender and Processor its most powerful blender system. Best Cyber Monday home dealsLowest price ever4.7-star average rating from 1,443 Brooklinen reviewsThese super-soft, mid-weight hand towels are made of 100% Turkish cotton and are Brooklinen’s bestselling towel weave, says the company. Best Cyber Monday 2022 kitchen and home salesHere are the best Cyber Monday home and kitchen sales we think you’ll want to know about.

SKIP AHEAD Best deals at Amazon | Best deals at Walmart | Best deals at Target | Best deals at Best Buy | Best Cyber Monday sales across categoriesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday, Select compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 73,237 reviews at TargetOral-B’s Pro 1000 electric toothbrush is one of the best models you can buy. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Cyber Monday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Cyber Monday sales we think you’ll want to know about.

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