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☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

But Curtis Chin's parents urged their six kids to ask customers at their Chinese restaurant about their background. Recent hate crimes have evoked comparisons to Vincent Chin's beating death at the hands of two white autoworkers outside his bachelor party. Curtis Chin's uncle was Vincent Chin's best man. Asian American and Pacific Islander groups are behind several upcoming events. “I just can’t impress upon it enough how much I feel like my whole community is rallying behind me for this book,” Chin said.

Persons: Curtis Chin's, —, Chin, “, ”, “ Vincent Who, Vincent Chin, Curtis Chin, it's, ” Chin, Chung's, ” Roland Hwang, Vincent Chin's, Hwang, there’s, George Floyd's, I’ve, Lily Chen, Curtis, Chen, we've, it’s, ___ Tang Organizations: Detroit, Asian American Writers ’, The Washington Post, The, American Citizens, Justice, Detroit Historical Museum, ”, Pacific, Associated Press Locations: Los Angeles, The, Detroit, Chinatown, Detroit's, Cass, The Cass, That's, ”, Asian American, Phoenix, @ttangAP

☆ The 45-year history of The Cheesecake Factory: How a family bakery turned into global restaurant chain with an enormous menu
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The first The Cheesecake Factory restaurant opened in Beverly Hills, California, in 1978. Its CEO and founder, David Overton, opened it to promote his mother's cheesecake business. And we knew people loved it," Cheesecake Factory CEO David Overton said in a video on the company's website. Overton is referring to his mom's cheesecake business. Over the next 45 years, Overton turned his mom's cheesecakes into a national sensation.

Persons: David Overton, Overton, Evelyn Overton, I've Organizations: Factory, Service, cheesecakes, Walmart Locations: Beverly Hills , California, Wall, Silicon, Detroit, Los Angeles, Target

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

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

Persons: IHOP, Kieran Donahue, Donahue, Wendy's, Datassential Organizations: Dine, Dine Brands, CNBC, Southern Locations: Datassential, U.S

☆ 10 affordable dinner party recipes to help you plan a fabulous meal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Laura Denby | Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s why we love these simple, affordable recipes that help you curate an impressive dinner party without breaking the bank. Tara Donne / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: White SangriaWarm Marinated OlivesWhen it comes to affordable appetizers, it doesn’t get much easier than a plate of marinated olives. Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Stuffed MushroomsGoat Cheese Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are perfect for a party—they’re irresistible, affordable and a total crowd pleaser. Either way, they’re easy and affordable to make, and your guests won’t be able to resist a second helping. Matt / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Chicken EnchiladasMini Cheese BallsThese cheese balls make an adorable appetizer.

Persons: Tara Donne, you’re, Renee Comet, Johnny Miller, Pasta, Charles Masters Organizations: Buffalo, Food Locations: Kalamata, Worcestershire

☆ Remote workers are falling behind in one major way: They're forgetting how to hang out with people
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But, unlike the Great Recession, there's been no rebound in chatting with each other even as more workers return to the office. All of a sudden, life and work could happen on their own terms, and where they wanted it. And some people may not want to socialize, or can't lead a social life the way they had before COVID, whether due to illness or other factors, such as increased susceptibility to disease. While quiet time and working from home might be a boon for work life, there's still the challenge of fitting socializing around it. "Now, on a Thursday I'm more likely to see people like a couple coming in and they're splitting their entrée."

Persons: hasn't, We're, Griffin Leeds, There's, I've, there's, haven't, Yvette Sheline, Emily Hessney Lynch, Lynch, It's, —, Sheline, it's, I'm Organizations: Service, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Center, Neuromodulation, University of Pennsylvania, Survey, Leeds Locations: Wall, Silicon, Brooklyn

☆ 5 vegetarian Fourth of July recipes for your cookout
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Meghan Hynes Cole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Vegetarian Ideas for the Fourth of JulyEven if you’re a fan of meaty burgers and dogs, don’t forget about the vegetarians when you’re working on your Fourth of July menu this year. We have plenty of desserts that vegetarians and vegans can enjoy at your cookout, too, so don’t worry! Use a variety of seasonal vegetables and a zesty herb marinade to make this colorful, crowd-pleasing dish for the Fourth of July. Tara Donne / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Morgan’s Veggie PattiesGrilled Barbecued Corn RibsThink ribs, but make them vegetarian. Matt Armendariz / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Super Summery Corn GnocchiMore Fourth of July food9 Fourth of July appetizers everyone will loveFestive cocktails perfect for any Fourth of July celebration8 easy sides to round out your Fourth of July menuFantastic recipes for your Fourth of July bashFourth of July desserts that will steal the show

Persons: Tara Donne, Matt Armendariz, Baby Bok Choy, Baby Bok, chiles Organizations: Food, Fresno

☆ Spectacular cakes that’ll end your Fourth of July celebration with a bang
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( Kristie Collado | Meghan Hynes Cole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Matt Armendariz / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Waving Flag CakeStars and Stripes CupcakesThis impressive dual-frosting detail is easier to re-create than you think. Kate Mathis / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Stars and Stripes CupcakesFlag CakeSo, you’re a fan of sheet cake? Stir just three tablespoons of red, white and blue sprinkles into the batter to create fun bursts of color in every slice. Matt Armendariz / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Flag CakeStars-and-Stripes CakeTurn your typical layer cake on its side with a vertical stripe cake. Kate Mathis / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Red, White and Blue Cake RollFireworks CheesecakeBoom!

Persons: Cakes, It’s, Matt Armendariz, Kate Mathis, Ryan Dausch, Jeff, Jeff Harris, Brent Harrewyn Organizations: Food

☆ 18 Best Deals to Shop at the Container Store Memorial Day Sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

By Leslie YazelIt’s the age-old consumer joke: You buy things and then you have to buy more things to store those things. And while the Container Store is known for storage, the retailer sells a wide range of products. For more Memorial Day sales, see our staff picks and best deals. I used to use a terracotta disk in my brown sugar container to make it last longer without getting solidified. It is compatible with several Pop container sizes released after August 2019.

☆ Wayfair’s Way Day Sale: What to Buy, According to Expert Shoppers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

By Buy Side StaffWayfair’s Way Day Sale is happening now, which means tons of furniture, decor, cookware and more home essentials are deeply discounted. All-Season ComforterIf you’re ready to upgrade your comforter, these two are part of the Way Day sale. Right now the light grey color is down to $700, well below the $1,250 price we’ve tracked in the past. And during Way Day the white version is marked down to $124, nearly 40% less than it was during Wayfair’s last big sale. Large, understated mirrorA strategically placed mirror is a great way to make your space feel larger, and this Ivy Bronx model is a great way to do so without drawing attention to the mirror itself thanks to the simple frame.

☆ 53-year-old Tucker Carlson says 'retirement is going great so far' after his ouster from Fox News
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tucker Carlson said "retirement is going great so far" after his ouster from Fox News. Carlson was all smiles as he rode in a golf cart alongside his wife in Florida, photos show. Tucker Carlson has broken his silence after his bombshell ouster from Fox News. "Retirement is going great so far," the 53-year-old axed star host of the conservative media powerhouse told the DailyMail.com as he left his beachside mansion in Boca Grande, Florida, on Tuesday night. "I haven't eaten dinner with my wife on a weeknight in seven years," Carlson told the news outlet.

☆ Tired Rahm working on Spanish-inspired Masters Champions dinner
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A tradition of Masters week is the previous year's winner choosing what is served when former champions gather on the Tuesday of tournament week in the clubhouse at Augusta National Golf Club. Rahm wants to talk with twice Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal, who is from the same part of Spain as him, to learn what he served at his Champions Dinners. While Rahm received plenty of congratulatory messages after his Masters win, a stand-out one came from 22-times Grand Slam tennis champion and compatriot Rafa Nadal. The 28-year-old Rahm said this year's Masters, where play was suspended early on two days because of weather, was demanding physically and mentally. If I was one of the kids, I would want to see the recent Masters champion play good or bad, just want to be there," said Rahm.

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