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☆ I'm the Kardashians' private chef of nearly a decade. I like to stay out of the spotlight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, a 42-year-old private chef for celebrities based in Los Angeles. I was introduced to working as a private chef through someone I met at work. Related storiesIn 2003, I did a one-year unpaid internship with a seasoned private chef to advance my career. Being a private chef is different because there's no egoYou have to get curious about what your clients want and ask them how you can improve. There's so much on the horizon, I'm working on a cookbook and some docuseries — maybe even my own reality show.

Persons: Khristianne, K, Kardashian, —, Khristianne Uy, It's, I'd, Simon Fuller, James Cameron's, Susan Cameron, There's, I've, Charlie Sheen, Jonas Brothers, Ryan Seacrest, there's, Ryan, Kris Jenner, it's, I'm, James Charles, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, lhaas Locations: Philippines, LA, Los Angeles, New York, California, Hulu, Japan

☆ When Europe’s railroad dining cars were the height of luxury
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The most luxurious experience of them all, however, could be found in the dining car. The latter was the first train car to offer on-board meals, including regional specialties like gumbo, which were prepared in a 3-foot-by-6 foot kitchen. By the 1870s, dining cars could be found on sleeper trains across North America. But this decentralized production model also contained the seed of dining car’s ultimate demise. And despite a revival of interest in train travel on the continent, dining cars (or certainly those equipped with kitchens) are now largely the preserve of tourist services.

Persons: —, impeccably, Henri Opper de Blowitz, Francois Guillot, Graham Greene, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, George Pullman, ”, Pullman, Georges Nagelmackers, Arthur Mettetal, “, René Prou, glassmaker, ” —, Mettetal, ” Mettetal Organizations: CNN, Orient Express, Gare de, Getty, New, Compagnie Internationale des, Orient, Nord, Express, “, Pullman, Deco, Italy —, Bettmann, SNCF, Documentation Department Locations: Gare, Gare de l’Est, Paris, Europe, Constantinople, Istanbul, AFP, Britain, America, New York, North America, Belgian, Saint Petersburg, Lisbon, France, North Africa, East, London, Vichy, Switzerland, Italy, Toulouse

☆ Xiaohongshu: How ‘China’s Instagram’ is transforming the travel industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Hong Kong CNN —Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in the west of Hong Kong, the Kennedy Town Playground’s basketball courts aren’t particularly noteworthy. It’s because the courts, perched on the side of a hilly slope, offer great views of the Hong Kong skyline. Many of them are followers of Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book), China’s answer to Instagram, which has also become their travel bible. The 26-year-old relied solely on Xiaohongshu to navigate Hong Kong with his wife during their recent trip to the city. A woman takes pictures at an iconic Xiaohongshu spot in Hong Kong.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN —, sipping lattes, Xiaohongshu, Hong Kong's, Noemi Cassanelli, CNN Kennedy, Jiao Le, Cassanelli, ” Jiao Le, Jay Chou, ”, Tokyo's, Zhizhao Wu, Giovanni Mereghetti, Mao Zedong, Charlwin Mao, Miranda Qu, it’s, Qian Gua, “, Xia Jiale, Joel Placeres, “ Will, Placeres, Jiao, Hung Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong's Kennedy, CNN, CNN Reading, Getty, Kennedy, CNN Travel, Lobos, “ Lobos, Hong Locations: Hong Kong, China, Seoul, Beijing, Asia, Copenhagen, Tivoli, Norrebro, Central, New York, Japan, Kamakura, Tokyo, Denmark, Xiaohongshu, Kennedy Town, Communist China, Shanghai, Luoyang, Europe, London, Paris, Hong, Noemi

☆ I tried Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks. The tender, juicy cuts of meat were some of the best I've ever had.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill. I'd definitely try Garten's unique steak-grilling method again. Recently, I tried Garten's method for grilling New York strip steaks — a very specific way of cooking the thick cuts of meat that resulted in some of the most delicious steaks I've ever made at home. AdvertisementSo, I was excited to try out Garten's grilled New York strip steak recipe, which cost me just under $30 to make. Here's what it was like to try Garten's recipe at home.

Persons: Ina Garten's, I'd, —, I've, Ina Organizations: Service, Food, US Foods Locations: New York

☆ Dozens more women allege sex abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed, BBC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Lauren Kent | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Sixty-five more women have come forward with abuse allegations against the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, according to the BBC, following the network’s documentary that detailed testimonies of women who said he sexually assaulted and raped them. Among the dozens of women who contacted the BBC with new accounts of abuse, 37 said they had worked at Harrods, the British broadcaster reported. One said she was assaulted when she was 15 and Al Fayed was 79. Harrods acknowledged that Al Fayed was “intent on abusing his power wherever he operated” and apologized to victims in a statement released at the time. “We are utterly appalled by the allegations of abuse perpetrated by Mohamed Al Fayed,” the company said.

Persons: London CNN —, Mohamed Al Fayed, Al Fayed, ”, Al, Fayed Organizations: London CNN, BBC, Dubai –, Harrods, Al Locations: Dubai, London, Harrods, United Kingdom, British, Al Fayed’s, Surrey, England

☆ 19+ bestsellers from Amazon October Prime Day 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Aksha Mittapalli | Aksha Mittapalli Is An Editorial Intern For Select On Nbc News. She Is A Senior At Nyu | Double Majoring In Journalism | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Prime Big Deal Days is finally here, offering discounts on plenty of items during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. Below, we rounded up the most purchased products so far among our readers during NBC Select’s ongoing Prime Big Deal Days 2024 coverage. SKIP AHEAD October Prime Day 2024 bestsellersWant more from our everyday experts, straight to your inbox? All the products we recommend are highly rated items with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. To round up this list, I compiled bestselling products among our NBC Select readers during Prime Big Deal Days.

Persons: TikTok Organizations: NBC, Deal, Amazon, Wellness, Bath, Facebook, Twitter

☆ 17 cozy comfort foods you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be a valuable yet underutilized tool in your kitchen. A slow cooker can make many cozy comfort foods, from stews to simple soups and roasted meats. Meats like brisket and short ribs become tender when made in a slow cooker. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Here are 17 cozy comfort-food dishes you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs.

Persons: —, you've, chef's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I ate at one of the oldest diners in the US, located inside a 1920s railcar. It was worth the hourlong wait for a seat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I recently visited Palace Diner in Biddeford, Maine, which is nearly 100 years old. I waited over an hour for a spot at the diner's 15-seat counter but thought it was worth it. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementOn a road trip from Connecticut to Portland, Maine, I stopped off at Palace Diner. Here's a look inside the historic Palace Diner, and what you should order when you visit.

Persons: —, Pollard, James Beard, Phil Rosenthal, It's, Greg Mitchell, Chad Conley, Conley Organizations: Service, Portland Press Herald, Maine Magazine Locations: Biddeford , Maine, Connecticut, Portland , Maine, Harborside , Maine

☆ The 5 red flags a chef looks out for when dining at a high-end Indian restaurant
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chef Akshay Bhardwaj shared red flags to look out for when trying a new high-end Indian restaurant. AdvertisementWhen it comes to fine dining Indian cuisine, Chef Akshay Bhardwaj understands the challenge that Indian chefs face when balancing authenticity with American palettes. "Indian fine dining, as a concept, is a relatively recent phenomenon that has picked up in the last 10 to 15 years, especially in America," Bhardwaj told Business Insider. Bhardwaj told Business Insider that his first advice for anyone wishing to taste modernized Indian items is to "come with an open mind and just try." AdvertisementAs someone who has worked closely on developing menus and reimagining traditional Indian flavors with a global twist, he knows when something is amiss and shared the top five red flags he looks out for when he's craving a high-end Indian meal.

Persons: Akshay Bhardwaj, —, He's, Jamun —, Bhardwaj Organizations: Service, Bloomberg Locations: Indian, Goa, India, America, New York

☆ I've planned weddings on mountains and seen million-dollar gowns, but that's not what young couples are spending more on
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company. She has handled luxury weddings with extravagant destinations and million-dollar gowns. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lelian Chew, a luxury wedding planner in Asia. I launched my events planning business, The Atelier & Co, in 2013, planning luxury events and weddings for some of the biggest families in Asia. AdvertisementIn recent years, I've noticed a shift in Asian weddings whereby younger generations emphasize upholding traditions in their weddings.

Persons: Chew, —, Lelian Chew, they've, it's, I've, We've, It's Organizations: Service, Entertainment Locations: Singapore, Asia, Maldives, Yunnan, China, Como, France

☆ Ina Garten gave up a job at the White House to become an entrepreneur — without business experience. Here's what the risky move taught her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Ina Garten gave up her White House job to buy a specialty food store called Barefoot Contessa. AdvertisementWhen Ina Garten gave up her job at the White House to buy a specialty food store in New York called Barefoot Contessa, she had never run a business. "I was too tired to go home, so I had cleared a space, wrapped myself in a sweater, and went to 'bed,'" Garten wrote. Related stories"I love when changing your behavior — in this case, how I dressed — changes everything without your saying a word," Garten wrote. Advertisement"Anna was important to me, so I didn't have a moment's hesitation in supporting her," Garten wrote.

Persons: Ina Garten, —, Garten, " Garten, Matthew Peyton, Joan Boyce, Instagram Garten, who'd, Contessa, Anna, Sybille van Kempen, Ina, Dean, DeLuca, Joel Dean, Robert Lachman, she'd, Barefoot Contessa, Jeffrey Organizations: Service, White, Food Network, George Washington University, Barefoot Contessa, Joan Boyce Jewelry, Contessa, Los Angeles Times, Barefoot, & $ Locations: New York, East Hampton , New York, Bridgehampton, East Hampton

☆ What screams 'status' on Wall Street? Here's how the movers and shakers of finance are spending their money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

That said, everyone seemed to agree that the days of logo-forward purchases and other conspicuous signs of wealth are over — even on Wall Street. The industry's movers and shakers are still into name brands but are leaning into those that exude "quiet luxury." And where there are celebrities and influencers, there tend to be Wall Street dealmakers. It's not surprising that high-earners on Wall Street would have second homes (or, in many cases, multiple). The HamptonsThe beach towns of the Hamptons have long been a Wall Street favorite thanks to their proximity to Manhattan.

Persons: —, Ken Griffin, David Solomon, Goldman Sachs, Stephen Schwartzman, Blackstone, Jessica Cadmus, Cadmus, Marie Kondo —, I've, I'd, Zegna, Tom Ford, Claudio Lavenia, Van, Cartier, Jeremy Moeller, Hermes, Gucci, Jeremy Strong, Armani, Max Mara, Celine, Bottega, It's, it's, Sean Zanni, Wall Streeters Organizations: Service, Goldman, JPMorgan, Business, Paris Olympics, Bloomberg, Citadel, Anadolu, Getty, Wall Street, Street, BI, Wall, HBO, Hamptons Locations: Queens, New York, New York City, Africa, Costa Rica, Bottega Veneta, Manhattan, Montauk, Nantucket, Cape Cod, East Hampton , NY, Hudson

☆ I tried 43 of Trader Joe's fall foods, and would buy at least 31 of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

Trader Joe's Fall Harvest salsa had an unusual sweetness that I didn't care forThe Fall Harvest salsa isn't the only seasonal dip Trader Joe's has for fall. Trader Joe's pumpkin-spice granola bark was thicker than I expectedTrader Joe's pumpkin-spice granola bark was thick. I used Trader Joe's pumpkin brioche to make a lovely French toastTrader Joe's pumpkin brioche is a unique fall take. Trader Joe's pumpkin 4-cheese Greek-yogurt dip had way too many competing flavorsI was not a fan of this Trader Joe's dip. Trader Joe's pumpkin pancake and waffle mix can elevate your fall breakfast gameTrader Joe's pumpkin pancake and waffle mix was incredible.

Persons: —, I've, Joe's, Wilson, I'm, I'd, they're, Savanna, empanadas, Wilson I, hummus, Wilson I'm, it's, Joe, dente, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Wilson Apple, Pretzel Slims, Joe's Pretzel Slims, Wilson Locations: Savanna, globs, Swain, Monterey Jack, chiles, Brussels

We also ordered oeufs en meurette, a delectable (to us) dish of two eggs poached in a red wine, shallot and bacon sauce. Surely, tasting and being up close with dozens of the world’s best-prepared eggs could make our stubborn son fall in love with oeufs! Ollie seemed to get over his egg skepticism once he was allowed to peek behind the scenes. This was the first egg dish that Ollie had ever enjoyed. Ollie chewed and chewed the sandwich with the serious skepticism of a judge in a cooking competition.

Persons: we’d, oeufs, Mars, Ollie, “, I’m, Linda, Linda Khazri, Édouard Vermynck, Geoffroy Langella, Geoffroy, oeufs mayo Locations: France, La

☆ Best and worst things to order at a seafood restaurant, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Grilled mackerel is usually flavorful. Grilled mackerel is best paired with a simple side. unicorn12two/ShutterstockPrivate chef and caterer Priscilla Casey told Business Insider that she'd suggest ordering grilled mackerel. "Mackerel is an oily fish, so it binds with seasonings exceptionally well and is usually really flavorful," said Casey. She suggested pairing it with simple sides like potatoes, asparagus, and a slice of fresh lemon.

Persons: caterer Priscilla Casey, Casey Organizations: Business

☆ Chefs share the 5 best things to order at an Italian restaurant — and 6 you should skip if you want value
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some dishes at Italian restaurants are worth ordering, but others you're better off making at home. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMany Italian restaurants serve up tasty classics, but not everything on the menu is equal. Here's what to order and what to avoid next time you visit an Italian eatery.

Persons: margherita, e pepe, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Italian

☆ This easy-to-make Ina Garten cookie recipe has been on rotation in my house for weeks
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ina Garten is one of my favorite chefs, so I tried her recipe for oatmeal chocolate-chunk cookies. The simple flavors in this Garten cookie recipe have made it one of my family's favorites. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI love trying celebrity-chef recipes, from Alton Brown's green-bean casserole to Giada de Laurentiis' lasagna, but my absolute favorite star to emulate at home is Ina Garten.

Persons: Ina Garten, —, Giada de Laurentiis Organizations: Service, Garten, Business Locations: Alton Brown's

☆ Chefs share the 16 best foods to make in an air fryer
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Cooking bacon in an air fryer is pretty easy. Bacon may not be as greasy if you cook it in an air fryer. grass-lifeisgood/ShutterstockJess Dang, chef and founder of meal-planning service Cook Smarts, told Business Insider that bacon is one of her favorite things to cook in an air fryer. "Fat drips from the bacon and out of the basket, so the bacon ends up leaner," she told BI. "It's so much less messy and requires less supervision than other cooking methods."

Persons: fryer, Bacon, Jess Dang, Cook Smarts

☆ ‘Emily in Paris’ Goes on a Roman Holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Calum Marsh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“Emily in Paris,” the hit Netflix series about a young American living a life of romance and luxury in France, has ignited a blaze of indignation since it premiered in late 2020. Emily’s clumsy grasp of the native tongue, brash designer clothes and exaggerated encounters with dashing chefs and flamboyant artists left some Parisians irate and American expatriates embarrassed, even as it became one of Netflix’s most popular comedies. Invited by her new Italian love interest Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), she zooms around on his scooter, offering a picture-postcard view of the Eternal City with stops at touristic hallmarks like the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps. As he entices Emily to move on to a new European capital, Marcello makes a pitch that doubles as the season’s mandate: “Forget about crepes. We’ll be eating pizza.”

Persons: Emily, —, Lily Collins, Marcello, Eugenio Franceschini, Trevi Organizations: Netflix, French, Liberation Locations: Paris, American, France, Rome

☆ Michelin-starred chef rates fine dining scenes from 'The Bear'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Margaret Guzman | Korey Isbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Master chef and restaurateur Paul Liebrandt rates every fine dining scene from "The Bear" for realism. Liebrandt breaks down restaurant operations and management in the first season of "The Bear," starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edibiri, as the head chef and sous chef of The Original Beef of Chicagoland. He looks at the realism of opening and running The Bear restaurant in season two, including the process of staging and training the kitchen staff of a fine-dining restaurant. He mentions the real-life renowned chefs featured in the third season, such as Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and René Redzepi, while also connecting his personal experiences as a Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Paul Liebrandt, Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss, Bachrach, Matty Matheson, Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, René Redzepi Organizations: Business Locations: Chicagoland

☆ Pancakes, meet pandan. Asian American restaurants add their own spin to weekend brunch
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Breaking Dawn was one of two places that opened in the San Francisco Bay Area last spring emphasizing brunch. Asian American restaurants in other cities have also found that sweet and savory spot between breakfast and lunch. Jessica Nguyen, 28, who was finishing brunch at Breaking Dawn, says she’ll almost always choose Asian brunch over regular eggs or waffles. Within the last few decades, Asian and Asian American cuisine has become more popular through media and savvy foodies. She doesn’t see other restaurants with Asian brunch as rivals.

Persons: Dawn, Liz Truong, Terry Tang, ”, Truong, Lerspreuk, Thanasit “ Toto ” Nanthasitsira, yum, “, Chef Francis Ang, buttered, Jessica Nguyen, she’ll, Nguyen, Martin Manalansan, ” Manalansan, “ It’s, There’s, Eric Silverstein, Silverstein, we’re, ” Silverstein Organizations: GATOS, FO, Breaking, San Francisco Bay Area, NBC Asian Locations: Calif, Bay, sunnyside, Los Gatos, San Francisco Bay, San Mateo, Thailand, Francisco’s, China , Hong Kong, Taiwan, Austin , Texas, Tokyo, Atlanta, NBC Asian America

☆ 3 tips for getting the most out of your fine dining experience: Interact and ask questions, one chef says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

For years, I didn't enjoy eating at fine dining establishments. Here are three tips from Lewis and chefs in New York City and Washington D.C. for how to best enjoy your time at a fine dining restaurant. But many fine dining establishments offer pre-fixe meals with a set cost that isn't always available ahead of time or rotating menus, so it's not clear what will actually be served that night. "A lot of fine dining establishments may not be transparent about price on their website," Lewis says. You'll probably enjoy your meal more if you don't feel blindsided by a dish or its price.

Persons: Tara Lewis, you'll, Lewis, Alessandro Farruggio, DC's Il Canale, Yelp, Bu, it's, Shin Yamaoka Organizations: Washington D.C Locations: Yelp, New York City, Washington

☆ A $1.4 million vacation? Take a look inside a yacht that costs that much per week
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-15 | by ( Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

You don't feel like you're on a yacht," said Sacha Williams, global charter marketing director at Northrop & Johnson, Malia's broker. Source: Northrop & JohnsonLike a hotel, the yacht has a gym and spa, the latter with a massage room, sauna and Turkish hammam bath. Source: Northrop & JohnsonThere's also a glass-edged infinity pool on the main deck and a glass-bottomed Jacuzzi on the sundeck, plus an outdoor theater. Some crew members double as personal trainers and have musical skills to entertain in the evenings. There are 21 crew members on board the Malia, a custom-built yacht by the Greek builder Golden Yachts.

Persons: Malia, surcharges, Sacha Williams, Johnson, Williams, Johnson There's, I've Organizations: Cruising, Northrup, Northrop, Golden, North Locations: Europe, Monaco, Sardinia, Maddalena, Saint, Caribbean, Bahamas

☆ PDX reopening its main new terminal after $2.15 billion renovation
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

At Portland International Airport (PDX), they’ve spent big money aiming to bring the famed Oregon outdoors indoors. The $2.15 billion renovation has several purposes, according to Allison Ferre, media relations manager with the Port of Portland, which runs PDX. What PDX passengers will seeThe airport is attempting to provide an arboreal atmosphere with big trees and a lots of natural sunlight streaming into the overhauled terminal. Ema PeterOne of the first things passengers might notice will be 72 large trees, including black walnut, ficus and olive varieties, disbursed throughout the terminal, Port of Portland said. “PDX is the first and last impression for many of our visitors and the renovation of the main terminal is certain to make it a positive one,” Travel Portland President and CEO Jeff Miller said.

Persons: it’s, they’ve, Allison Ferre, wasn’t, ” Ferre, Ferre, Peter, of, ”, Curtis Robinhold, Celeste Noche, “, Brenda Meade, PDX, There’s, Jeff Miller Organizations: CNN, Pacific, Portland International, Port, TSA, CNN Travel, Mtn, ” Travel Portland Locations: Oregon, Port of Portland, Pacific Northwest, ” Port, Portland, Changi, Singapore, Port, Washington, of Portland, PDX, Portland’s, Coquille

☆ Denmark welcomes return of banned South Korean noodles
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Danes in central Copenhagen on Thursday marked the return to supermarket shelves of fiery South Korean ramen noodles that had been banned for being too spicy, a decision that has since been partly reversed. Stores in Denmark in June removed three variants of South Korean Samyang Foods’ Buldak instant ramen line after the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration found the noodles’ high capsaicin level posed a serious health risk. Samyang, which sells the products worldwide, had contested the ban, and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers, gathered on a ferry adorned in the firm’s bright-red colors on Copenhagen’s harbor. But the ban was lifted last month for two of the three variants after further examination of the spicy noodles showed that they did not exceed the critical capsaicin level. “When they were banned, I bought like 50 packages, which I still have now but I guess I have a good deposit,” Phillip said.

Persons: I’ve, ”, Phillip, Influencers, ” Phillip, “ Organizations: Korean, Danish Veterinary, Food Administration Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark, Danish

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