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☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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.

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

☆ 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 spent an afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona's most elite neighborhood, where homes cost up to $50 million. It felt like a private small town.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

DC Ranch is the priciest neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, with an average home price of $3.3 million. I got an exclusive tour of the neighborhood and thought it felt like a small town. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe most expensive neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a sprawling, 4,400-acre community with four villages packed with mansions, condos, and businesses lining the McDowell Mountains. Known as DC Ranch, the neighborhood has an average listing price of $3.5 million, according to Realtor.com.

Persons: —, It's Organizations: Service, DC, Business Locations: Scottsdale , Arizona

☆ 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

☆ Harrison Butker speech: The biggest mistake he made in his controversial commencement comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —The NFL is distancing itself from controversial comments by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address. However, plenty of women (and Taylor Swift fans) have made their feelings plainly known. Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Conservative voices have praised Butker’s speech for being “100% correct” and for reflecting his self-professed deep Catholic faith. Feminists and Taylor Swift fans have fired backButker, 28, has been with the Chiefs for seven seasons.

Persons: Harrison Butker, Butker, –, Taylor Swift, “ Harrison Butker, ”, Jonathan Beane, “, —, ” Butker, Isabelle, Robin Alam, Sam McDowell, Swift, Travis Kelce, Taylor, ’ ” Butker, Travis, ” Taylor Swift, Ezra Shaw, Harrison, I’ll, influencers, Elizabeth Keller Butker, Emory University’s, Vicki Chan, Kelce, Roger Goodell, Lisa Guerrero, • Butker, Joe Biden, Andrea Williams, Patrick Mahomes, “ Harrison Butker doesn’t, doesn’t, Yvette Walker, CNN’s Kevin Dotson Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Pride, Benedictine College, NFL, Chiefs, Super Bowl, Kansas City Star, Conservative, San Francisco 49ers, Getty, Emory, Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute, Smith College, Football, Catholic, America Locations: Atchison , Kansas, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Massachusetts

☆ 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.

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☆ Meet Ivy Getty, the 29-year-old heiress to the Getty oil fortune and a member of one of the richest families in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ivy Getty is the great-granddaughter of American oil tycoon and industrialist Jean Paul Getty. She is also an heiress to the family's vast fortune, once valued at $5.4 billion. AdvertisementSurrounded by billionaires and other exclusive guests at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday, Ivy Love Getty fit right in. Getty is a member of one of the richest — and most private — families in the country. While her personal net worth is largely unknown to the public, Forbes estimated the Getty family's fortune to be $5.4 billion in 2015.

Persons: Ivy Getty, Jean Paul Getty, Tobias Engel, —, Ivy Love Getty, Conner Ives, Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, Tom Ford, Wendi Murdoch, Getty, Ivy Organizations: Service, Forbes, Getty

☆ 19 celebrities who nailed the Met Gala's 'Garden of Time' theme
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hollywood's biggest stars attended the 2024 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. Ayo Edebiri and Karlie Kloss nailed the theme in floral looks, while others wore archival pieces. AdvertisementThe 2024 Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday. Prior to the event, Vogue reported that attendees' looks would feature floral details and archival pieces, which many did. AdvertisementHere's every celebrity who nailed this year's Met Gala theme.

Persons: Kloss, —, J.G, Anna Wintour Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vogue Locations: New York City, New York

The 2024 Met Gala was held in New York City on Monday night. Celebrity couples were some of the night's best-dressed and nailed the " Sleeping Beauties" theme. AdvertisementCelebrity couples were some of the best-dressed stars of the 2024 Met Gala. Hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, the annual fundraising ball welcomed guests to view the latest Costume Institute exhibit, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Rita Ora, Taika, — Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Business Locations: New York City

Celebrities attended the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" Met Gala on Monday. AdvertisementThe 2024 Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Monday. The annual fundraising event, which is held in celebration of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, is one of the most exclusive events of the year. The Met Gala's theme changes each year, and celebrities from Zendaya to Lana Del Rey embraced the "Garden of Time" dress code at this year's event. AdvertisementHere were the best-dressed celebrities at the 2024 Met Gala.

Persons: Lana Del Rey, Colman Domingo, —, Anna Wintour Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum, Art's Costume, Vogue, Costume Institute, The Locations: New York

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The 2024 Met Gala, an elaborate fundraiser for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was held on Monday in New York City. The event theme was "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," with this year's exhibition spotlighting "precious masterpieces of fashion" using technology, Vogue announced in November 2023. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The 2024 Met Gala co-chairs included Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Zendaya, and Chris Hemsworth, while Loewe's creative director, Jonathan Anderson, and TikTok CEO Shou Chew were the event's honorary chairs.

Persons: —, Jennifer Lopez, Bad, Zendaya, Chris Hemsworth, Jonathan Anderson, Shou Chew, J.G Organizations: Service, Costume, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vogue, Business Locations: New York City

☆ I tried Chili's new Big Smasher burger and thought it was far superior to a Big Mac
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Chili's Big Smasher burger, the chain's first new burger in three years. AdvertisementChili's just came out with its first new burger in three years in the hopes of competing with fast-food chains like McDonald's. The burger, which launched on April 29, has similar ingredients to a Big Mac but twice the meat. I tried the burger for the first time at Chili's headquarters in Dallas a few weeks before its official launch. Here's what I thought of Chili's new Big Smasher burger.

Persons: —, Chili's Organizations: Service Locations: Dallas

☆ Chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants in the latest bout of the value wars
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

As fast-food prices increase, customers are finding more value in chain restaurants. Chains like Chili's are rolling out deals and portion sizes that could best fast-food chains. Chili's new Big Smasher burger is the latest offensive move in the value wars. The Big Smasher burger, Chili's newest menu item, was served in the company's test kitchen before its official launch on April 29. And if the sheer size and taste of the Chili's burger are anything to go by, it has a shot at beating fast-food chains in the value wars.

Persons: —, margarita, It's, Applebee's, John Peyton, Cate Gillon, Ian Borden, Scott Rodrick, Chris Kempczinski, Borden, McDonald's, Erin McDowell, We've, we've, Brian Paquette, Paquette, Big, Chili's, Richard Levine, Corbis, Felix Organizations: Service, Dallas, Mac, Business, Dine, Restaurant, UBS Global Consumer, Retail Conference, CNN, CBS News, Getty, Bloomberg Locations: New York, New York City, California, , New York

☆ 60 famous foods to try in your lifetime
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Darcy Schild | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Every corner of the world is packed with famous eateries and must-try foods. From Maine lobster rolls to New York bagels, these famous foods should be on everyone's bucket list. AdvertisementFrom Maine lobster rolls to New York bagels, these iconic eats should be on every foodie's bucket list. Insider compiled a list of the most famous foods from around the world in order to determine the top 60 foods everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. Here are 60 famous foods to try in your lifetime.

Persons: — Organizations: Michelin, Service Locations: Maine, New York

☆ I compared 2 world-famous barbecue spots in Texas. Both had impressive meat options, but the sides at one were way better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried popular menu items from Franklin Barbecue in Austin and Terry Black's in Dallas. Franklin Barbecue impressed me with its juicy, tender brisket. Terry Black's sold out of brisket, but its variety of tasty sides made it my preferred spot. On a recent trip to Dallas, I tried one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the city, Terry Black's Barbecue, to see how it compared to my last Texas barbecue experience in 2021. Here's how the two experiences compared, and which barbecue spot my mouth is still watering for.

Persons: Terry Black's, Franklin, —, Bon Appétit Organizations: Franklin Barbecue, Service, Franklin, Texas, Dallas, Dallas Observer Locations: Austin, Dallas, Texas

☆ I compared famous Texas barbecue spots in Dallas and Austin. This is why Terry Black's in Dallas has the edge.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried popular menu items from Franklin Barbecue in Austin and Terry Black's in Dallas. Franklin Barbecue impressed me with its juicy, tender brisket. Terry Black's sold out of brisket, but its tasty sides made it my preferred barbecue spot. On a recent trip to Dallas, I tried one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in the city, Terry Black's Barbecue, to see how it compared to my last Texas barbecue experience in 2021. Here's how the two experiences compared, and which barbecue spot my mouth is still watering for.

Persons: Terry Black's, Franklin, —, Bon Appétit Organizations: Franklin Barbecue, Service, Franklin, Texas, Dallas, Dallas Observer Locations: Austin, Dallas, Texas

☆ 23 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Sex and the City'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The series is based on the book "Sex and the City" by Candace Bushnell, who said she was paid a paltry sum for the screen rights in the 1990s. Candace Bushnell attends the New York premiere of "Sex and the City" in 2008. JIMI CELESTE/Patrick McMullan/Getty ImagesThe "Sex and the City" book, similar to one of the plotlines in the television series, was made up of Bushnell's New York Observer columns, which ran between 1994 and 1996. Bushnell wrote about her own dating life in New York City, and she interviewed other people about their own sex lives and misadventures. When an agreement was made between show creator Darren Star and Bushnell, the author was paid $100,000 for the screen rights to "Sex and the City," she told The Sunday Times in February.

Persons: Candace Bushnell, JIMI CELESTE, Patrick McMullan, Bushnell, Carrie Bradshaw, Darren Star Organizations: New York, Bushnell's New York Observer, Bushnell, Sunday Times, Netflix, Times Locations: Bushnell's, New York City

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