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4 days ago
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10 Cheap Fish You Should Avoid Buying At All Costs
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a lot to like about fish. It's tasty and versatile, many varieties offer high-quality lean protein, and even fatty fish provide healthy omega-3 fatty acids instead of the saturated fats found in red meats. That's why the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest having fish (or seafood) twice a week. Of course, that simple description of "fish" covers a lot of territory. Some are cheap, while some command a hefty price. Some are farmed or harvested sustainably, while others come with unadvertised baggage in the form of unsustainability or poor working conditions. Some are healthier, while others just plain taste better. As a trained chef from Canada's seafood-centric East Coast (and the descendant of a long line of fishermen), I've spent a lot of my life cooking fish, and also writing, researching, and thinking about how it's raised and harvested. That means I've reluctantly ruled out a lot of inexpensive, otherwise-appealing kinds of fish for one or another of the reasons given above. Here are 10 common low-priced options, and why I suggest avoiding them. Read more: 7 Foods Guy Fieri Doesn't Touch Asian Catfish Catfish is one of America's longstanding favorites, especially in the Southern states. And deservedly so, because it's good stuff. Mostly it's eaten breaded and fried, which isn't exactly a strong endorsement of the "fish is healthy" argument, but it's a versatile choice that can be cooked in many other ways if you choose to do so. American catfish is a safe, practical, and reasonably priced product. It may be wild-caught or farmed, but all commercially sold catfish of U.S. origin are good choices. American catfish farms adhere to industry-standard best practices, and wild-caught blue cats from Chesapeake Bay are harvested in a responsible and sustainable fashion. Sadly, that's not reliably the case for Asian catfish. They're from a related species, pangasius, but they can't legally be sold as "catfish" in the U.S. because that label is reserved for domestic species. Instead, you'll see it sold as swai, basa, tra, and a few other names. Consumers should avoid options that come from Vietnam or China because of heavy chemical use (and the associated health and environmental issues) in their farming process. Pink Or Keta Salmon You may be surprised to see salmon on a list of "cheap fish," because it's not generally among the cheapest offerings at your local store's seafood section. That's especially true of premium wild-caught Pacific salmon, which fetches a correspondingly serious price. That said, there are several types of salmon out there, and not all of them are necessarily premium products. In fact, there are two that typically fall into the low-priced category, largely because they are kind of disappointing as salmon goes. One is Keta salmon, often known as chum or dog salmon, because in the past it was used for feeding sled dogs. The other is pink salmon, a small and very common Pacific species (your canned salmon will usually be pink, unless the label specifies otherwise). You'll often find these as fillets or even whole fish in the freezer section of your supermarket, where they're the lowest-cost salmon option. Don't get me wrong, it's not that they're in any way bad. U.S.-caught Keta and pinks make a decent meal, but they're leaner and less flavorful than other salmon species, and therefore prone to coming out dry and overcooked. Overall, it's usually worth spending a bit more to get a tastier variety. Non-Certified Tilapia Over the past couple of decades, tilapia has gone from being a relative novelty at the seafood counter to one of the most widely available and inexpensive choices. You'll find tilapia recipes everywhere, including this site, and there's definitely a recipe for every taste. And yet, despite tilapia's popularity, it's hard to find anyone who's really enthusiastic about it. Recipe writers and chefs speak of it as a blank slate for cooking with, which is a polite way of saying it's pretty flavorless. The FDA calls it one of the best fish to eat, but that's purely on the narrow basis of it being low in mercury. Like most fish, it's a good protein source, but it's low in the healthy omega-3 fatty acids that fish are prized for. So far, I've made the case that it's mediocre, not that it's bad. What earns tilapia a place on this list is the often-dubious quality of its farming. Tilapia from countries such as Colombia, Indonesia, or Taiwan, or countries that have earned certification from one of the industry's recognized certification bodies, is okay to buy if that's your thing. Tilapia farmed in China should be avoided because of environmental and potential health issues. Canned Tuna This one may feel like a gut-punch for a lot of you, and I totally get it. Canned tuna is a reliable pantry staple, something we've all leaned on for generations as an inexpensive ingredient for quick and easy meals. So before you panic, I'm not suggesting that you stop buying it entirely, just that you should always read the label on canned tuna and know what you're getting. There are two reasons why I say this. One is that tuna, even the smaller species, is a predator that tends to accumulate mercury in its tissues. That can cause health issues in humans, and it's especially harmful for fetal development and in children, where their growing brains can be affected. A second reason comes down precisely to tuna's popularity. This has created significant pressure on wild populations of tuna, and also impacts other species that are caught as "bycatch" of the tuna industry. Look for canned tuna that names its species on the label (skipjack has lower mercury levels than albacore or yellowfin, for example), and brands that carry certification logos from one of the major certification bodies, like the Marine Stewardship Council. Those are harvested responsibly, with minimal impact on other species. Orange Roughy Orange roughy is a niche product, compared to fish like salmon, tuna, and tilapia, but it's still a common and popular choice in some regions. It isn't as cheap as it used to be, but if you see it in stores, it may still be one of your more economical options. Unfortunately, while it's tasty and relatively affordable, this isn't a fish you should buy frequently. Unlike the commonly-farmed tilapia, which comes to harvest with a speed that rivals factory-bred meat chickens, orange roughy is a long-lived and slow-reproducing fish. That's not a combination that favors sustainability, because fish with those characteristics are extremely vulnerable to fishing pressure. Roughy fisheries also take place in environmentally sensitive areas, where their impact is yet unknown and hard to gauge. Generally, roughy should be avoided because of environmental issues. It's also worth noting that as a long-lived predator species, roughy accumulates a lot of mercury in its tissues. In fact, it's one of the species highest in mercury, according to the FDA, so it should be avoided on that basis alone. Atlantic Cod Cod was once a universal staple fish of the blue-collar world, whether fresh, dried, or salted. Mark Kurlansky's award-winning 1989 book is called "Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World," and he's not wrong. You won't see a lot of Atlantic cod out there anymore, and there's a reason for that: Although generations — centuries! — of fishermen had considered them to be inexhaustible, but by 1992, the cod population had utterly collapsed. It was a cautionary tale that still reverberates today, especially along the coasts of New England and Atlantic Canada, where our lifestyle was largely built around the fishery. Generations of my own family had fished cod, including (very briefly) myself, in the late 1970s. Today, only a very few, small-scale sources of Atlantic cod are good options, and personally, I don't buy even those because every fish landed, even in responsible and closely-managed fisheries, still diminishes the remaining gene pool. For your favorite cod recipes, choose Pacific cod, or East Coast alternatives like haddock or ling. Tilefish If you're a saltwater angler, you may already have a fond acquaintance with tilefish. They're a fun fish to catch, with adult specimens averaging around 15 pounds and occasionally getting to 50 pounds or more. They're also a great fish for eating. They're moist and flaky, like grouper or snapper, but with an unusual, subtle sweetness that reminds some diners of crab or scallops. Even if you don't get out to fish for your own, tilefish can often be found at your local fishmonger for a price that's quite reasonable considering its culinary virtues. So why would you want to avoid such a tasty, pleasing fish? Well, it's that "m-word" again. As a large deep-water predator, tilefish tend to accumulate a lot of mercury in their tissues. In fact, in two decades of testing by the FDA, tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico had the highest levels of mercury contamination found in any fish species. Levels were lower in Atlantic-caught tilefish, so feel free to indulge in that occasionally if you're not pregnant or nursing, but there are definitely safer options for your money. Winter Skate It pains me to write this because I'm a big fan of skate, and I consider it to be an unfairly overlooked seafood option on our side of the Atlantic. Skate are flat, diamond-shaped fish rather like rays, and usually what you'll see in fish stores are the so-called "wings." I've enjoyed skate for years whenever I could find it, because it's a great fish to cook. A slab of "wing" gives you two large fillets, one above and one below a dividing line of rib-like cartilage (like sharks, skate have no bones). It's delicious, and once cooked, it's easy to slide the flesh from the cartilage for serving. So why is it on this list? Well, there are a couple of reasons. One is that — again, like shark — because of its unusual physiology, skate breaks down quickly when it's not absolutely fresh, and produces an ammonia-like aroma if it is handled incorrectly. More importantly, winter skate, which has seen significant growth in popularity, should be avoided except for a few specific certified fisheries. Populations are just too low, and skate is a slow-maturing species. Also, a number of less-exploited skate species only avoided being listed as endangered because there simply wasn't enough data, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence. Farmed Coho Salmon Let's finish up by circling back to salmon. As I mentioned earlier, there are a handful of Pacific species you can choose from, as well as farmed Atlantic salmon, and a limited quantity of wild Atlantic salmon from Europe. I've already suggested that you give pink and Keta salmon a miss because of their modest quality. Sockeye and king (aka Chinook) salmon, and European salmon, are pricey and in the latter case often hard to find. That leaves farmed Atlantic and Coho as the value options when you're shopping for salmon, giving you lots of flavor and heart-healthy omega-3s, without breaking the bank. Of the two, wild-caught Coho generally commands a higher price. Over the past few years, you may have noticed that farmed Coho salmon has begun to appear in your local store at a price that competes directly with farmed Atlantic salmon for value. Unfortunately, while you can find certified or responsibly farmed Atlantic salmon from many sources, the farmed Chilean Coho should be avoided. The operators of those farms have a history of escapes, which has led to Coho naturalizing and threatening native species and the local ecosystem. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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EXCLUSIVE: Revlon Teams With Guy Fieri to Drop a Wing-inspired Lip Balm Named ‘Flavortown'
Revlon is getting its hands dirty with a saucy new lip balm. Honoring National Chicken Wing Day and National Lipstick Day, which both fall on Tuesday this year, the drugstore cosmetics brand tapped restaurateur Guy Fieri to drop the latest addition to its viral Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm named after the 'Mayor of Flavortown' himself, priced at $10.49. 'That coincidence felt too bold, too flavorful and too fun to ignore,' said Kelly Solomon, Revlon's chief digital marketing officer, via statement. 'We saw a chance to create a cultural moment that blended beauty and food — two worlds built on creativity, indulgence and self-expression. The concept of a wing-inspired lipstick felt playfully disruptive in all the right ways. From there, 'Flavortown' was born.' More from WWD Charli XCX Brings Bratcore Style to Converse With New Custom Chuck Taylor Launch Noah Cyrus Channels Amy Winehouse While Joining the Beehive Trend Revival Tecovas' Cowboy Boots Go Chili's Red Hot in New Collaboration Fieri's Flavortown is a harbinger of the next era for the Super Lustrous Glass Shine, which was rereleased in December 2024 due to rising consumer demand. It's also the first limited-edition, custom product drop featuring the Glass Shine product. The coral-colored lip shade was created with Guy's O.G. Buffalo Sauce in mind, but the flavor profile is nowhere near as spicy, it's actually flavorless. With a glass-like finish, the formula is buildable — meaning the red pigment is subtle — and nonsticky with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe and rose quartz. The name 'Flavortown' was inspired by Fieri's signature catchphrase on his show 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,' which first aired on Food Network in 2007. The food connoisseur later opened up a delivery-only barbecue spot in Newark Liberty International Airport named Flavortown Kitchen, and now he's set to host another Food Network series called 'Guy's Flavortown Games.' 'This is a deliciously daring celebration of individuality, joy and flavor. The Flavortown Glass Shine Balm is for anyone who doesn't take themselves too seriously — and still wants to look amazing,' Solomon said. 'Unlike more traditional fashion or entertainment-driven collabs, this one taps into food culture and brings a totally different kind of icon to the table. It's fun, irreverent and designed to make people smile, while still delivering a genuinely wearable, high-performance product.' The coincidence of National Chicken Wing Day and National Lipstick Day being calendared together prompted Solomon to mull over the question, 'Who is the undisputed face of flavor?' The obvious answer: Fieri. From that point on, Fieri was committed to helping Solomon and the rest of the Revlon team cook up something special. 'Of course, National Chicken Wing Day is a major holiday in Flavortown so it was already on my radar,' Fieri told WWD in an email statement. 'But when Revlon hit me up to team up on a fiery collab combining it with National Lipstick Day, I was all in. This is the next level collab you've been waiting for.' As part of this collaboration, out-of-home advertising activations will be hosted in New York City on Tuesday in Times Square and near Fieri's restaurant, Chicken Guy, in Bryant Park. The product, and a specialized sticker pack, will be available exclusively online at through Tuesday. Fieri's Flavortown balm comes more than a year after the namesake cosmetics brand appointed Michelle Peluso as its new chief executive officer in October 2024, two years after the brand filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Earlier this year, Peluso sat down with WWD to discuss her plans for the storied brand moving forward under new ownership and out of bankruptcy. 'The bottom line is this is a brand that's always stood for glamour,' Peluso said. 'We're not the no-makeup-look brand. We've been taking our partners through a three-year road map of innovation and storytelling to strengthen that ownership of glamour for mass.' Best of WWD ColourPop x Lilo & Stitch Collaborate on Mischievous Island Adventures Collection in New Campaign [PHOTOS] Lunar New Year Collections to Know: Details on Fashion, Jewelry and More Brands Embracing the Year of the Snake Valentine's Day Collections to Know: Details on Fashion, Makeup, Jewelry and More Brands Giving Products a Touch of Love, Live Updates Solve the daily Crossword
Business Insider
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Photos show the Tesla Diner's grand opening in Hollywood, which Elon Musk has been teasing for years
It's part diner, part drive-in, and no dive. (Sorry, Guy Fieri fans.) We're talking about the latest launch from Tesla, which, as some may be surprised to learn, is … a diner? Located in Hollywood, California, the Tesla Diner — a classic diner and Supercharging station all in one — opened Monday (at one of Musk's favorite times, no less: 4:20 p.m.) It's the culmination of an idea Elon Musk talked about as far back as 2018, when he floated the idea of "an old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant." — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2018 Tesla Diner & Supercharger in Hollywood, LA Open 24/7, starting now — Tesla (@Tesla) July 21, 2025 The Tesla Diner is in West Hollywood, California. It's part diner, drive-in, and charging station. Tesla says the facility can seat more than 250 people in its two-story restaurant. The menu includes classic American diner fare, like a burger and fries, with a twist. The burger comes in a box modeled after Tesla's Cybertruck. The diner's website says it has 80 Supercharger stalls. Besides the food and charging access, it's also part drive-in movie theater. The facility has been years in the making. This is the only Tesla Diner in the world for now — but maybe not for long.
Entrepreneur
18-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Guy Fieri Shares His Customer Service Success Secret
On every episode of How Success Happens, I get to talk to awesome people and find out how they do what they do. This week, I sat down with the living embodiment of the word "awesome": Guy Fieri. I flew to Las Vegas to meet up with the Mayor of Flavortown himself at Customer Contact Week, a massive gathering of business and tech leaders showcasing the latest solutions, tools, and strategies for seamless customer operations across a variety of industries. Related: Martha Stewart Shares the Tree She Most Identifies With and How It Shapes Her Business Mindset We sat down with a bottle of his Santo Tequila and a container of tenders from his Las Vegas Chicken Guy! outpost and chatted about how the restaurateur, entrepreneur, TV star, and philanthropist got to where he is today. And importantly, how he is using his unique position to support restaurant industry workers, as well as first responders, law enforcement, and the military through his Guy Fieri Foundation. Listen to our entire conversation here or watch the video above. Below are some highlights of our chat, which have been edited for length and clarity. Subscribe to How Success Happens: Apple | Spotify | YouTube What does the word "success" mean to you? How has that definition changed over time? I think the word success for me means impact — having the energy and the connections and the empowerment to make really big things happen. My wife asked me what I'm going to do when I retire, what's gonna be the end game? And I said, it'll all be philanthropy. I was down at my house in Mexico for a week's vacation, and a little restaurant on the beach had burned down. No insurance, the place was just destroyed. There was another restaurant in town that was closed on Tuesdays, so I went to the restaurant owner and said, "Hey, can I borrow your restaurant on Tuesday?" I grabbed my friend, and we did a pop-up in that spot. And in this little fishing village in Mexico, they raised $15,000 in one night for the owner and his displaced workers. That's what success is. Since we're here during Customer Contact Week, can you share your best to entrepreneurs about leveling up the customer experience? One of my favorite books is Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People. I think people miss one of the points of the book, which is that you need to understand that everybody sees the world from their own perspective. The first thing I teach any of my team members is that when they are dealing with a guest who is having a negative experience, remember it's not personal. You didn't screw up the steak. You didn't make the table reservation late. But that does not relieve you of the responsibility to engage that guest. What is the first thing anybody wants to hear when something goes wrong? I am so sorry. That's very frustrating, and I am here to try to remedy this the best I can. Offer them a seat at the bar, get them something to drink. Engage. People tend to shut down and get defensive in those situations. We feel attacked. But you need to give your customers consideration and treat them as you would want to be treated. That is transformative. Related: Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer Shares the Small Business Practice That Drives Him Nuts We're talking here on Friday the 13th Eve. Are you superstitious? I'm not superstitious. But I'm very spiritual, though. I never believed in the afterlife or any of that kinda stuff, but when my little sister passed away, I started to get these feelings. I needed to talk to her. I went to a medium, and it was crazy, so many people from my past were showing up. There's no way anybody could make this up. Someone could study you for 10 years, and there's no way they can say the things to you that are being said. I asked if my sister was going to show up, and the medium said, "She's been here the whole time." And I said, "Why isn't she talking to me?" She said, "Oh, your sister says she talks to you every day." We were raising my nephew; he was 10 when she passed away, and she said she was with us the whole time. And that just connected everything for me. Here's my theory: a baby in a bassinet can't talk or understand us, but there's some connection that happens when we lean in. It's there. So I wonder if we are the baby in the bassinet, and there is some higher power that we connect with, even if we can't speak or understand. Listen to the rest of the conversation here. About How Success Happens Each episode of How Success Happens shares the inspiring, entertaining, and unexpected journeys that influential leaders in business, the arts, and sports traveled on their way to becoming household names. It's a reminder that behind every big-time career, there is a person who persisted in the face of self-doubt, failure, and anything else that got thrown in their way. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Las Vegas pizza shop owner says business is suffering amid tourism slump — here's how to survive a slowdown
A reduction in tourism in Las Vegas is hitting small businesses hard. The owner of Naked City Pizza, a popular local joint twice featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, says he's seen a significant drop in business lately. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it "It is just a lot less tourists in town and a lot less business," Christopher Palmeri told News 3 Las Vegas in a story published June 27. On a recent Monday, Palmeri stated that he filled only seven orders — a significant decline from the typical 60 to 80 pizzas his shop would normally sell. Naked City Pizza isn't the only local business suffering. Visitor numbers fell 6.5% in May compared to last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Hotel occupancy also declined 3.1% year over year. "We've made great efforts relative to economic diversification, but we're still more dependent on travel and tourism than any other major market in the U.S.," Jeremy Aguero, principal analyst at Applied Analysis, told News 3 Las Vegas. The problem extends beyond Las Vegas. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), international visitor spending in the U.S. is projected to fall to just under $169 billion in 2025, down from $181 billion in 2024. That's a loss of $12.5 billion in a single year. "The world's biggest travel and tourism economy is heading in the wrong direction, not because of a lack of demand, but because of a failure to act," WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson said in a news release. "While other nations are rolling out the welcome mat, the U.S. government is putting up the 'closed' sign.' In fact, the U.S. is the only country among the 184 economies analyzed by the WTTC forecasted to experience a drop in international spending this year. Read more: Americans are 'revenge saving' to survive — but millions only get a measly 1% on their savings. For small businesses like Naked City Pizza, fewer tourists can mean a direct hit on revenue. That's especially true for establishments in tourism-dependent cities like Las Vegas. But there are steps business owners can take to soften the blow. Strengthen local customer engagement: Run promotions aimed at locals like loyalty cards or neighborhood discounts. Consider partnering with schools or charity groups for fundraisers. Partner with adjacent businesses or events: Ask if your to-go menu can be left at the front desk. Offer packages, special menus or cross-promotions that entice visitors to stop by. Get good at marketing: Maximize your online presence by joining local review sites and social media. Visitors may check your business on Google, Yelp and Instagram. Consider whether paid ads make sense for your business. Look for ways to diversify your revenue streams: Consider delivery, catering or selling branded merch. If your goods ship well, consider offering options for customers outside of your city. Finding ways to adapt now could be key to surviving long-term. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. Here's how to buy the coveted asset in bulk Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Money doesn't have to be complicated — sign up for the free Moneywise newsletter for actionable finance tips and news you can use. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
