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☆ I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have contributed to the chain's bankruptcy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA few weeks after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, I visited the chain's Times Square location to try its now-infamous Endless Shrimp promotion for the first time. Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp has quite the reputation. Customers were pleased with the deal, so in the summer of 2023, Endless Shrimp became available every day of the week. In the two quarters following the initial launch of the daily endless shrimp promotion, Red Lobster reported operating losses of $11 million and $12.5 million . However, Endless shrimp isn't the only factor that led to the fall of Red Lobster.

Persons: —, I've, it's, Ludovic Garnier, Garnier, Emily Stewart Organizations: Service, Red, chain's, Business, Customers, Lobster, Thai Union Group, Lobster's Locations: New York City

☆ I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have led to the chain's bankruptcy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewA few weeks after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, I visited the chain's Times Square location to try its now-infamous Endless Shrimp promotion for the first time. Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp has quite the reputation. Customers were pleased with the deal, so in the summer of 2023, Endless Shrimp became available every day of the week. In the two quarters following the initial launch of the daily endless shrimp promotion, Red Lobster reported operating losses of $11 million and $12.5 million . Once a daily promotion, Endless Shrimp is now only available on Mondays, which is when I found myself at the revolving doors of Red Lobster's Times Square location on a hot summer night.

Persons: —, I've, it's, Ludovic Garnier, Garnier Organizations: Service, Red, chain's, Business, Customers, Lobster, Thai Union Group, Lobster's Locations: New York City

☆ I'm a New Yorker who stayed in a tiny house for the first time. The cozy experience made me want to give up city life forever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a New Yorker who stayed in a tiny house for the first time during a trip to North Carolina. The house was located in rural Efland, North Carolina, and was a perfect retreat from city life. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI traveled from New York to North Carolina to try out the local food scene and explore some real estate. During the trip, I decided to stay in a tiny house for the first time to see if it was something I'd do again.

Persons: — Organizations: New Yorker, Service, Business Locations: New, North Carolina, Efland, New York, England, Connecticut

☆ 6 LGBTQ+ royals you probably didn't know about
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Princess Isabella of Parma exchanged hundreds of letters with her sister-in-law that implied the pair's relationship was more than friendly. A portrait of Princess Isabella of Parma. The pair exchanged letters "constantly" back and forth over the years, according to Making Queer History, and many of them are believed to be queer-coded or romantically affectionate in nature. "I cannot tolerate this uncertainty, I can think of nothing but that I am madly in love," Princess Isabella reportedly wrote in one letter. After two miscarriages, Princess Isabella was pregnant for a fourth time when she died from smallpox at the age of 21 in 1763.

Persons: Princess Isabella of Parma, Isabella of Parma, Archduke Joseph of Austria, Archduchess Maria Christina, Princess Isabella, Maria's, Prince Albert

☆ The most famous local sandwich from every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

NEW YORK: A pastrami sandwich on ryePastrami sandwich from Katz's Deli. Jake Gabbard/Business InsiderThere's nothing more NYC than a pastrami sandwich from Katz's Delicatessen in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The famous deli, which opened its doors in 1888, is known as one of the city's oldest delis and arguably the most famous deli in the entire country. The restaurant has been frequented by scores of celebrities and politicians over the years and was even featured in the classic 1989 romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally..." — Katz's is where the iconic "I'll have what she's having" scene took place.

Persons: Jake Gabbard, Harry Met Sally Locations: Lower, Side, Manhattan

☆ 50 rare photos of Marilyn Monroe that show another side to the film star
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some photos of her are so famous they need no explanation, like the iconic shot of her in a white dress. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMarilyn Monroe is one of the most famous and iconic actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Rare images of Monroe can also fetch a hefty pricetag — the late pop artist Andy Warhol's 1964 silk-screen portrait of Monroe sold for $195 million at auction in 2022, NBC News reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Marilyn Monroe, —, John F, Monroe, Andy Warhol's Organizations: Hollywood, Service, NBC News, Business

☆ 12 Asian and Asian-American dishes you can make in a slow cooker
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

From curries to noodle dishes, these Asian and Asian-American dishes can be made in a slow cooker. Chef Hugh Acheson recommends making Thai chicken soup in a slow cooker. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Asian and Asian-American cuisine is exceptionally popular in the US — a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center found that around 73% of all counties in the US have at least one Asian restaurant in their vicinity. The report found that Chinese restaurants are, by far, the most popular kind of Asian restaurant, followed by Japanese and Thai establishments.

Persons: Hugh Acheson, — Organizations: Service, Pew Research Center, Business

☆ I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and my favorite tasted fresh off the grill
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the biggest burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack. 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 . AdvertisementThe biggest burgers at fast-food chains are usually more expensive, but how do they rank in terms of taste and value? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Burger King, Burger, Triple Whopper, —, Price Organizations: Triple, Service, Business Locations: Burger

☆ I tried every burger at In-N-Out and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My least favorite burger I tried from In-N-Out was the plain hamburger. The best fast-food burger was the flavorful, well-priced Double-Double "animal-style" burger. AdvertisementOn a trip to Austin, I ordered every burger at In-N-Out, a Californian fast-food chain famous for its well-priced, oversized burgers. Harry and Esther Snyder opened their first In-N-Out burger stand in 1948. In 1963, In-N-Out began serving its famous Double-Double burger and added "animal-style" burgers to its menu two years later.

Persons: —, Harry, Esther Snyder Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Austin

☆ I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 different fast-food chains. 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 . AdvertisementA classic double cheeseburger is a fast-food staple, but which chain has the best one? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, McDonald's Organizations: Service, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, Forbes, Business

☆ I made Ina Garten's caramelized-onion cheeseburgers, and the easy recipe is perfect for Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

This recipe only requires a few basic ingredients, including onions. Red onion slices. Erin McDowell/Business InsiderYou can find the full ingredient list and recipe instructions on Garten's website here. I started by preparing the caramelized onions. The recipe calls for two medium red onions, thinly sliced.

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☆ 17 hot dog toppings and hacks to try this Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hot dogs are one of the most popular Memorial Day foods, and you can get creative with toppings. Quick pickled onions add a tangy taste to hot dogs, and they're surprisingly easy to make. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementHot dogs are one of the easiest and most delicious cookout foods perfect for Memorial Day. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council reports that Americans eat roughly 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, for roughly $614 million in hot-dog sales.

Persons: —, They're Organizations: Service, Sausage Council, Day, Labor, Business

☆ Photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1970s
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The first McDonald's franchise opened in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15, 1955. By the 1970s, McDonald's had grown into an increasingly popular fast-food establishment. The Quarter Pounder, Quarter Pounder with cheese, and Egg McMuffin were also added to the menu. In the 1970s, less than a decade into its operation under businessman Ray Kroc, McDonald's was already a thriving company that had served millions of customers. That year, he also founded McDonald's System, Inc., which would become the McDonald's Corporation we know today.

Persons: McDonald's, —, Ray Kroc, Maurice, Mac, McDonald, Kroc Organizations: Service, McDonald's, Inc, Corporation, Business Locations: Des Plaines , Illinois

☆ Brooke Shields Elected President of Labor Union Actors’ Equity
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Michael Paulson | More About Michael Paulson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Brooke Shields, the model-turned-actor who has starred in films, television and onstage, has been elected as the next president of Actors’ Equity Association, the labor union representing stage actors and stage managers. She succeeds Kate Shindle, who had been the union’s president since 2015, and announced last month that she would not seek re-election. The position of Equity president is a volunteer job, and Shields was elected to a four-year term. Shields won the election with about half the vote; the balance was split between two Equity vice presidents, Erin Maureen Koster and Wydetta Carter. Her victory was reported by the newsletter Broadway Journal and announced by the union on Friday; a union spokesman said she was not available for an interview.

Persons: Brooke Shields, Shields, Kate Shindle, Burgess Meredith, Ellen Burstyn, Colleen Dewhurst, Ron Silver, Erin Maureen Koster, Wydetta Carter Organizations: ’ Equity Association, Broadway Journal

☆ 20 easy ways to make your burgers even better using things you already have in your kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many, if not all, of these ingredients can already be found in your kitchen and pantry. 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 . According to a 2023 report by Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, 79% of Americans order burgers at restaurants at least once a month. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, Business Locations: America

☆ I went to a modern Texas steakhouse for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me about my $100 meal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

On a recent trip to Dallas, I ate at a modern Texas steakhouse, Knife. My meat was a little rarer than I would have liked, but I was surprised that I didn't mind at all. AdvertisementI'm a New Yorker who recently visited Dallas for the first time. However, while I've visited Austin and Houston before, I've never eaten at a Texas steakhouse. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, I've, York steakhouses Organizations: Service, New Yorker, Business Locations: Dallas, Texas, New, York, Austin, Houston

☆ I ranked 4 brands of beef hot dogs, and the organic ones had the most flavor and snap
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried beef hot dogs from Nathan's, Sabrett, Applegate, and Ball Park. Ball Park had the thickest frank, but I thought Applegate's organic hot dogs packed the most flavor. I didn't think Sabrett's less-than-flavorful hot dogs warranted their higher price tag. The months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are recognized as "hot dog season" by the sausage industry. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume roughly 7 billion hot dogs during this time and produce roughly $614 million in hot-dog sales.

Persons: Applegate, — Organizations: Ball, Service, Day, Labor, Sausage Council, Business

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

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

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

Forbes compiled a list of the richest person in every state in 2024. The billionaires include members of the Walton family, Mars family, and Chick-fil-A's Cathy family. 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 . In May 2024, Forbes released a list of the wealthiest person in each state.

Persons: Forbes, Walton, Cathy, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Alaska , Delaware, West Virginia, California , New York, Florida, Bloomington , Indiana, Bentonville , Arkansas

☆ 14 easy cookout foods you can make in a slow cooker this Memorial Day weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

For your Memorial Day cookout this year, try making the potato salad using your slow cooker. Potato salad. ziashusha/ShutterstockYou might not know that you can parboil potatoes in a slow cooker. Then, mix the dressing for your potato salad as you normally would, such as mayonnaise, dill, whole grain mustard, and a splash of red wine vinegar. You can also make a German-style potato salad with bacon, light dressing, and baby potatoes.

☆ Minnesota lawmakers strike minimum pay deal for Uber, Lyft drivers
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Minnesota government officials have struck a deal with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to set minimum wage standards for drivers, lawmakers announced Saturday night. The rule was delayed after Lyft and Uber warned they would leave Minneapolis. State lawmakers have been focused on compromising with the companies before a July 1 deadline. Under the new agreement, the statewide minimum wage rate for rideshare drivers will be $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute. “We applaud the tens of thousands of riders & drivers who sent close to 100,000 emails to legislators — your voices were heard.

Persons: Uber, Lyft, Jamie Long, ” Long, ”, Erin Murphy, Josh Gold Organizations: New, New York CNN, Minnesota, Democratic, Minneapolis City Council, Governor Locations: New York, Minnesota, Minneapolis, State

☆ 22 valuable pieces of advice from graduation speeches through history
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

— Oprah Winfrey's 2023 speech at Harvard UniversityWinfrey also spoke to the graduating class of Harvard University about how God has guided her throughout her life, and the importance of listening. You'll be able to find your own voice within the still, small voice—you'll begin to know your own heart and figure out what matters most when you can listen to the still, small voice. Every right move I've made has come from listening deeply and following that still, small voice, aligning myself with its power." "We also need generosity of spirit; we need high standards and open minds and untamed imagination," she continued. Using who you are and what you stand for to make changes big and small."

Persons: Oprah, Harvard University Winfrey, you'll, I've, Winfrey Organizations: Harvard University

☆ I visited the famous Terry Black's Barbecue in Dallas, and I understand why the line stretched down the block
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently visited Terry Black's, a famous barbecue restaurant with locations in Dallas and Austin. When I arrived at prime dinner time, the line to order stretched down the block. I tried most of the barbecue spot's sides and two of its famous meats. AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Dallas, I knew I couldn't leave the Lone Star State without trying some classic Texas barbecue. A friend recommended I stop by Terry Black's, a famous barbecue spot with locations in Austin and Dallas that's run by fourth-generation pitmasters.

Persons: Terry Black's, —, Dallas that's Organizations: Service, Lone Star State, Business Locations: Dallas, Austin, Texas

☆ I ordered the same burger meal at McDonald's and Chili's, and the latter served up better value
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ordered the same burger meal at McDonald's and Chili's Grill & Bar. The Chili's combo also had a bigger, better-tasting burger and was a better value. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe value wars are in full swing, as chain restaurants are trying to lure in customers with meal deals and burgers inspired by fast-food favorites. In April, the chain launched its Big Smasher burger, a dupe of the iconic Big Mac that comes with shredded lettuce, minced onion, and Thousand Island dressing.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ The rise and fall of Red Lobster, whose bottomless shrimp may be leading to bankruptcy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy. Despite its current status, Red Lobster was once a pioneer in the casual-dining industry. However, Red Lobster wasn't always on the hook. Here's the rise and fall of Red Lobster through the years. Red Lobster did not respond to a request for comment for this story.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Biscuits

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