Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Are you headed to the movie theater this weekend to see Tom Cruise’s next big flick, “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”? Find out why he’s had such staying power. Hint: It rhymes with punts.
On the agenda:
But first: It’s cookout time.
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This week’s dispatch
It’s time to sizzle and serve
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Summer, is that you? :squints:
With Memorial Day on Monday serving as the unofficial kick-off for summer, it’s my favorite time of the year — grilling season. Get out the burgers. Get out the hot dogs. And if you’d rather not eat meat, get out the vegetables.
Luckily for you, BI’s Lifestyle team has been speaking with various chefs for tips on how to ensure people will be coming back to your grill asking for more.
Chef Alissa Fitzgerald tells BI that a good burger starts with the kind of beef you buy. Try to aim for beef with “80% meat and 20% fat,” allow them to thaw completely, and don’t season them too early.
“Right before placing it on the grill, take a large pinch of kosher salt and gently cover the outside of the patty with a thin layer,” she suggests. “Add the burger salt-side down on the grill and sprinkle some on the other side.”
If you’re putting other types of meat on the grill, however, like steaks, you’ll want to season them “a few hours before you plan on cooking it and let it sit in the fridge,” Chef Marcus Jacobs tells BI.
Meanwhile, when grilling chicken, Jacobs suggests creating a “blend of salt, white and black pepper, paprika, coriander, and several different types of chilies.”
No matter how you season or what you’re throwing on the grill, check out the chefs’ other tips to make sure you’re not the talk of the neighborhood for the wrong reason.
Touching grass
David Furman
When David Furman discovered his body was prematurely aging because of stress, he and his family moved to a one-room cabin in the woods to reset. Furman changed what they ate and how he exercised, and scaled back use of electronics.
To his delight, the experiment worked: It dramatically improved his longevity and energy. He continues to reap the benefits now, even after leaving the forest.
Plus, his family loved the lifestyle.
Travel is for the rich now
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Almost half of summer travelers this year make over $100,000, according to a Deloitte survey. The wealth gap is growing, and middle-income vacationers are either staying home or opting for more budget-friendly trips.
Even as demand wavers, luxury travel is booming. New accommodations are under construction, and “luxury” short-term rentals are increasing in price faster than other listings.
But the stark divide may not last forever.
Morgan Wallen’s country
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There’s nothing sonically special about Morgan Wallen’s music, and he has a habit of attracting controversy. Still, in the wake of scandals involving slurs and disorderly conduct, Wallen is more popular than ever.
That’s because Wallen’s messiness is a key part of his brand, writes BI’s Callie Ahlgrim. Fans see his scandals as proof of his authenticity, and he embodies an idea of freedom.
Why it pays to be the problem.
A Happy Coast hideaway
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A 155-mile stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast is a quiet vacation hot spot for the ultrawealthy. Costalegre, Spanish for “Happy Coast,” is practically impossible to reach — for those without a private jet, at least.
BI’s Monica Humphries spent a week resort-hopping in Costalegre. Each had a different appeal, from the neighborhood feel and star-studded history at Careyes to the ATVs and private beaches at Las Alamandas.
Meet luxury and nature.
What we’re watching this weekend
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- “Sirens”: Julianne Moore, “The White Lotus” actor Meghann Fahy, and “House of the Dragon” standout Milly Alcock all star in Netflix’s new dark comedy set in a beachside town.
- “The Last of Us”: Season two of HBO’s TV show adaptation of the popular video game series ends this weekend.
- “Nine Perfect Strangers”: Nicole Kidman returns as a wellness guru in season two of the Hulu series, this time set in the Austrian Alps.
See the full list
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Deals we love
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The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago.
