Cat cafés have been popping up all over the world, from Tokyo to Paris to New York City.

The concept originally started in Asia, where many apartments don't allow pets. Cat cafés presented those people with the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with cats that they otherwise wouldn't have had on their own.

Soon, other parts of the world started to follow suit, but with a slightly different goal in mind. Cat cafés in the US and Canada focus on adoption, giving people the chance to meet and play with their potential pets in a laid back environment before committing to taking them home. The concept has been very successful — in fact, a Vancouver cat café recently had to close temporarily after all its cats had been adopted.

New York City currently has two cat cafés, Meow Parlour and Koneko. Koneko has already had 16 cats adopted since opening a little over two months ago, averaging about two adoptions a week. Meow Parlour, the city's first cat café, says that their cats usually get adopted within a month or two of being in the café.

We took a trip to Meow Parlour to see what all the hype was about. We just went for fun — although we were tempted to take one of the furry friends home with us.

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With the famous Four Seasons restaurant officially closing its doors in July, Manhattan power lunchers are going to have to turn to other fine establishments for their midday meals.

Foursquare, the city-guide app for discovering new places, helped us compile a list of the top power lunch spots in New York City, using their highest-ranked restaurants that had reviews mentioning "business lunch". They also consulted "Trending This Week," Foursquare's roundup of the most up-and-coming restaurants in New York City, to find the places that have a buzzy lunch crowd. 

Whether it's steak or sushi that's needed to whet an appetite for success, Manhattan has a slew of strong lunch options that are perfect for discussing business. 

These spots may not have the same storied past as the Four Seasons, which was known to serve dignitaries and newsmakers daily. But for a new generation of power lunchers, these restaurants might become just as important.

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21. Combina

350 West Broadway

Brand-new Combina is heating up the SoHo tapas scene. The Spanish-Israeli small plates spot from restaurateur Einat Admony (of Balaboosta, Bar Bolonat, and Taïm acclaim) serves up dishes like persimmon carpaccio, a merguez burger, and fried eggplant in a window-filled corner space.

20. Coffee Shop

29 Union Square West

Don't be fooled by the generic name: Coffee Shop is actually a Brazilian bar and restaurant situated right on Union Square. Popular all day long for business brunch, lunch, or dinner, it's known for its aspiring-model waitstaff, strong caipirinhas, and Brazilian food specialties like fried plantains or shrimp stew.

19. Nougatine at Jean Georges

1 Central Park West

Trump Tower. Central Park West. Tuna tartare. Molten chocolate cake. Nougatine is one of those sleek, luxe French restaurants that welcome suits with open arms, hitting all of the cuisine high notes in a classy, muted scene.

McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King have all released limited time value menus. We tried them all and the winner speaks for itself.

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Every man needs a good suit in his closet, but that doesn't mean he needs to spend a fortune to get it. 

We recently had the chance to chat with American fashion consultant and television personality, Tim Gunn, about where he gets his suits. 

His secret is Amsterdam-based Suitsupply, a company that provides high-quality fabric and cuts at lower price tags. 

While Suitsupply's pieces still include high-quality Italian wools and slim cuts that cater to a younger audience, they start as low as $399. 

"The reason I love them is because I was always spending a fortune for suits at places like Bergdorf, Barneys, and Saks," Gunn said to Business Insider. "The suit I'm currently wearing cost me $500, which means I can have fun — because if I spend thousands on a suit, I'm going to have to wear it over and over again."  

Gunn told us that he could buy eight suits from Suitsupply for what he'd previously pay for one at other stores.

Suitsupply also has in-store tailors to ensure customers leave with the right fit, which is critical for Gunn. 

"Most of the men I know wear suits that are one to two sizes too big," he told us. "The bodice of the suit should line up with your shoulders." 

Gunn said that there are three elements men should consider with their clothing: silhouette, proportion, and fit. We should look at our bodies as a series of thirds, going down from our shoulders to our toes.

"You want to have two-thirds on the bottom and one-third on the top," Gunn said. "An un-tucked shirt cuts a man in half ... so you want to avoid that."

Suitsupply currently has stores across Europe, Asia, and 16 US cities including Miami, New York, Chicago, and Denver. 

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Sport England, the UK government's non-departmental public sports council, claims the "This Girl Can" ad campaign it launched one year ago has inspired almost 3 million women to do more exercise.

The well-received TV ad showed women of all shapes, sizes, and abilities sweatily working out and playing sport — set to the soundtrack of Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On." The edgy-but-empowering spot, created by ad agency FCB Inferno, was inspired by research that suggested women were far less likely than men to take up sport.

The TV ad formed part of a multi-million pound campaign that also included billboards, online ads, press ads, and a dedicated website with information on how to participate in sport.

As we first saw reported on Marketing Week, Sport England says 2.8 million women between 14- and 40-years-old "say they have done some or more activity as a result of our campaign." Those results were weighted to the population from a survey conducted by research firm TNS BRMB of 1,000 women who were asked about the physical activity they did, their attitudes to exercise, and their awareness of the campaign.

The latest findings come a month after Sport England released the results of its own survey, which found that the number of women in the region over 16-years-old playing sport and keeping active once a week, every week, was up by 148,700 on the previous year, as Marketing Magazine reported.

Jennie Price, Sport England's chief executive, said in a statement she was "very encouraged" by the newly-released figures but she added that there is still work to do to improve gender parity when it comes to exercise: "The job is far from done. With a gender gap of 1.73 million fewer women playing sport compared to men, we need to keep getting the message out there that women come in all shapes and sizes and levels of ability, and they should all feel able to exercise and play sport."

The "This Girl Can" campaign videos been viewed on YouTube more than 37 million times, capturing attention beyond England and the UK. Sport England said the campaign has "sparked conversations in more than 110 countries worldwide," although it didn't reference the source of this stat.

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This may look like an ordinary plane from the outside, but on the inside, it's a flying super-yacht.

Skyacht is a private jet for would-be boaters. Its interior was inspired by an old-timey yacht, and it's decorated with old maps and compasses.

However, don't expect to fly on one anytime soon. For now, Skyacht is just a concept plane, but if you actually want one, it'll cost around $83 million to build.

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Per Se is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in New York City.

In 2016 it earned three Michelin stars, the highest rating available, and both TripAdvisor and OpenTable named it one of the best restaurants in the US.

It is also one of the most expensive.

New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells points out in his most recent review of the restaurant that when it opened in 2004, nine courses cost $150 plus tax and tip. Today, a meal costs $325, including tip. According to Wells, that price tag might not be worth it. In fact, he writes that "Per Se is among the worst food deals in New York."

Wells determined that Per Se in its current incarnation was worth only two out of four available stars, halving the rating his predecessor Sam Sifton bestowed in 2011. Two stars indicate "very good" as compared with "extraordinary" expressed by four.

Wells was underwhelmed by both the service and some of the cuisine, and he was baffled by the optional gratuity line on the check, which makes it somewhat unclear whether service is included. Per Se made headlines in July when it paid $500,000 to members of its waitstaff after a 2013 investigation found it had withheld tips.

Even the dishes Wells liked most caused him to balk at the price. He writes:

More familiar, but just as transporting, was the risotto, supersaturated with brown butter and creamy Castelmagno cheese. A server appeared with a wooden box and a shaver, and the plate momentarily disappeared under a rain of white truffles. A few minutes later, even more truffles poured down.

Both dishes, though, came at an extra charge: $75 more for the caviar and $175 for the risotto. The supplements at Per Se can cause indignation, among other emotions. When my server asked, "Would you like the foie gras" — $40 more — "or the salad?," the question had an air of menace. When the salad turned out to be a pale, uncrisp fried eggplant raviolo next to droopy strips of red pepper and carrot, it felt like extortion.

Some of those prices came down slightly when the baseline cost went up. With or without supplemental charges, though, Per Se is among the worst food deals in New York.

Read the full review at the New York Times.

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Your 20s are a time of major transitions.

The choices you make in this critical decade lay the foundation for your career, relationships, health, and well-being.

While nothing can replace learning through firsthand experience, you can save some stress by listening to those who have already been through it.

We've looked through our archives to collect some of the best advice we've found from our favorite writers and entrepreneurs and found recurring themes.

Here are 18 things that successful people do in their 20s:

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They learn to manage their time.

When you're just starting to build your career, it can be difficult to arrange your days for maximum productivity.

As Étienne Garbugli, a Montreal-based entrepreneur and author, explains in his presentation "26 Time Management Hacks I Wish I'd Known At 20," setting deadlines for everything you're working on and avoiding multitasking are two keys to effectively managing your time.

They don't prioritize money above all else.

While there are those who spend their 20s drifting without direction, there are others who are so afraid of failure that they take a job solely because it provides a comfortable paycheck.

But, says Quora user Rich Tatum, that job you're not interested in quickly becomes a career, and by the time you're 30, it's a lot harder to start pursuing your passion.

The key, says author Cal Newport, is to pursue something that you're passionate about and is valuable to employers.

They save.

A Bankrate survey of 1,003 people found that 69% of those ages 18-29 had no retirement savings at all. Twenty-somethings who don't have enough foresight to recognize that one day they're going to retire and need money to live on are missing out on years of money gained through interest.

Entrepreneur Aditya Rathnam writes on Quora there's no need to start investing too much, since you're just starting your career, but it's essential to take advantage of your company's 401(k) matching program, if one is available, and/or open an IRA account.

When I decided to go out and purchase a pair of high-quality boots that retail for $500, every single person I told had the same response: "Uh, are you crazy? That's so much money for a pair of boots!"

And, yes, I admit, that is a lot of money. Unfortunately, that's just how much good leather footwear costs. And quality clothing isn't just about aesthetics — it's a practical thing.

I did my research and made sure that the purchase would pay off.

The reality is that high-quality, long-lasting footwear like these Alden Indy boots will last longer than a pair of boots in a lower price category.

A better way to look at purchasing quality clothing like this is as an investment — an investment in your future. And as with any investment, you're going to be looking for a return. What these boots return is longevity: two decades (at least, according to the manufacturer) of happy, healthy feet.

Look at it this way: the boots are $500, but with proper care, they can last about 20 years even with regular wear. Compare that to a $50 pair of boots that will last, say, only one year with regular wear before they start looking pretty ratty.

If I wanted to wear the same $50 boots for 20 years, I would need to spend double the price of the Aldens, or about $1,000. I'll take that deal. (Hopefully, a $50 pair of boots lasts longer than just a year, but I'm just trying to make a point.)

There's also the aspect of sentimentality. If taken care of properly with regular resoling, I'll still be wearing these boots 20 years down the road. Think of the memories we'll share together over those two decades and the unique wear and tear they'll accumulate. In every sense, they'll be "my boots" with the nicks and scratches I put there, instead of something mass-produced and inauthentic.

This kind of buying attitude doesn't just work for boots. It can be applied to coats, shirts, sweat clothing, suits, formal wear, sneakers, bags — really any aspect of clothing where you need something to last for a good long while. Filson in particular has built a reputation on its rugged-as-hell duffle bags and briefcases that are incredibly popular and will last forever.

Of course, this investing in longevity does come with a potential downside. If you no longer like the look or color of a piece of clothing, it doesn't matter how long it will last — you're not going to wear it anymore. (That's when you sell it on Ebay, where the used clothing market for items with a reputation is enormous.)

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Most people associate Chobani with their local supermarket's dairy aisle, but in New York City the yogurt brand has its own brick-and-mortar shop.

The Chobani SoHo café is sort of like a frozen yogurt bar, only that the yogurt isn't frozen. In fact, the café serves the exact same yogurt you'll find at your supermarket, delivered from the Chobani plant in upstate New York — the same place that commercially packages yogurt for stores.

Like froyo, the yogurt here is served with all sorts of toppings, but unlike froyo, it's not DIY. Guests order from a pre-made menu of sweet and savory yogurts created by "yogurt masters," which come in half and full sizes.

We tried some savory versions.

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Jägerbombs are made by dropping a shot of Jägermeister into a glass of Red Bull (or beer), but the Jägertrain takes this concoction to the next level.

A specialty at Heidi’s Bier Bar in Odense, Denmark, putting together a Jägertrain is an almost acrobatic feat.

See for yourself.

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Felix Gesnouin isn't your typical model. He has an off-the-wall Instagram account, and once told Details the best advice he's ever gotten is, "You're just a piece of meat."

In a new video interview with the Associated Press, Gesnouin gave a pretty great answer when asked to give his favorite day-to-day beauty tips.

"You have to remember we're male models, and most of us, our best beauty trends would probably be eating chips and washing ourselves with soap," he said. "I mean most of my mates we don't really do anything. Just shave maybe, that's it."

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For many, the onset of winter means the chance to hit the slopes.

While there's plenty of mountains to choose from around the world, some ski resorts are specifically known for their exclusive terrain and luxurious amenities. 

We've put together a list of 18 ski resorts where celebrities, royals, and business travelers are known to flock to. 

From the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, to the chic chalets of Zermatt, Switzerland, here's where the rich and famous love to ski. 

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Moonlight Basin — Big Sky, Montana

Moonlight Basin is an 8,100-acre alpine community in Big Sky, Montana.

Amenities within the members-only club include a lodge built with a tavern, spa, fitness center, and pool, a Nicklaus-signature golf course, and miles of hiking trials, alpine lakes, and clear streams.

Spanish Peaks Mountain Club — Big Sky, Montana

Another members-only club in Big Sky, Montana, the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club is a 5,700-acre ski and golf community where members can enjoy direct access to the Big Sky's slopes and an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf Championship golf course.

Yellowstone Club — Big Sky, Montana

Despite hitting a bankruptcy crisis in 2008, the Yellowstone Club — our final pick in Big Sky, Montana — has bounced back as one of the country's most exclusive mountain clubs.

Located just north of Yellowstone National Park, its members include Bill Gates and Hollywood producer Peter Chernin, and it boasts a limited number of skiers and snowboarders on its pristine terrain. 

If you live in a house that's featured in a popular movie, you expect people will come by taking pictures, and some may be itching to buy it if it goes on the market.

Who wouldn't be proud to live in the house from "A Christmas Story" or "Home Alone"?

But sometimes it's not a selling point, like when you're living in the house that was serial killer Buffalo Bill's torture compound in "The Silence of the Lambs."

Scott and Barbara Lloyd have lived in the Fayette, Pennsylvania, house since 1976 and allowed the movie to use their property, but the retired couple have decided to sell it and downsize.

The house was the second-most clicked listing on Realtor.com in 2015, but that hasn't led to many offers. That could be because it's the "Buffalo Bill house," Pittsburgh is an hour away, or it's a four-bedroom house with only one bathroom. Whatever the case, the house was originally listed at $300,000 in August, but has been dropped to $249,900.

That could be a steal, depending on your point of view. Let's take a look inside:

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The house is a three-story Victorian, and no, it doesn't have a torture pit in the basement. That portion of the movie was shot on a soundstage.

It has a quaint feel to it, ...

... including a nice-size living room ...

The Holy Donut in Portland, Maine, isn't like other doughnut shops. The locally-owned shop, which has two locations and pumps out about 25,000 doughnuts per week, has a secret ingredient: mashed potatoes.

Unlike most doughnuts that rely on yeast, or lots of butter, eggs, and milk, the result is a doughnut unlike any other.

Founder and owner Leigh Kellis says she came up with the idea after a craving for "doughnuts that tasted delicious, but weren't full of junk." She played around with various recipes until stumbling on mashed potatoes. To make her delectable doughnuts, potatoes are riced through a mill and mixed with flour.

The final product is something in between the traditional yeast and cake doughnut recipes most people are familiar with: Holy Donut's doughnuts have the spongy, chewy softness of yeast doughnuts, but also the thick texture of cake-filled ones.

Since the original potato doughnut, the shop has expanded their offerings to include dozens of flavors, including Maple Bacon, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Sweet Potato Ginger, Fresh Lemon, Maine Blueberry, and the savory Bacon Cheddar filled doughnut.

The Holy Donut has been open for over five years, and Kellis says that while they'd like to expand, they don't want to sacrifice the quality that comes with hand-making each and every doughnut they sell. That quality is what has gotten the shop cult status in Maine, with weekend lines regularly snaking out the door.

Once you've had one, it's easy to see why.

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John Krasinski is best-known for playing the goofy Jim Halpert for nine seasons on NBC's "The Office." Now, he's making a huge career leap by starring in Michael Bay's highly anticipated "13 Hours."

In "13 Hours," Krasinski plays a Navy SEAL who must defend an American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.

This is Krasinski's first role in an action movie, and in order to look the part he had to go through a vigorous workout routine. Krasinski worked with Jason Walsh, a personal trainer who has also worked with Ben Affleck, Jessica Biel, and Krasinski's wife Emily Blunt, whom he trained prior to "Edge of Tomorrow."

Krasinski's training regimen was brutal.

In an interview with Men's Health, Krasinski said that he was doing two-a-day workouts, five times a week. One particularly painful workout involved him dragging sleds around — a kind of workout that NFL players typically do.

Today, Krasinski is in the best shape of his life.

"My body fat was, I believe, 25%," Krasinski told Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." "And then by the time I did the movie my body fat was 9%."

You can see the transformed Jim Halpert in "13 Hours" on January 15th. 

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Miranda Kerr is a former Victoria's Secret Angel and top model.

With her hectic traveling schedule, Kerr is willing to try anything to stay healthy.

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Kana Harada lives in Shirataki, a neighborhood that's home to only 36 people. She takes the train to the closest high school, which is 35 minutes away, every day.

And she's the only one who gets on the train.

Japan is keeping the train station in her neighborhood open just for her. When she graduates in March, it will be shut down.

"I got on and off this train for the last three years, and this station's presence has become something I have taken for granted," Harada told Reuters. "I do feel sad to think it will disappear."

The station was built by local residents in 1955 for the purpose of getting their kids to school. With Harada, that chapter will end.

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When it comes to winter, staying warm takes a back seat to looking good. But of course, you'll want to do both.

That's why a proper winter wardrobe has at least two coats: a wool one for stylish layering when the temperature is just relatively cold, and one for when it's incredibly cold, windy, and snowy, and you really need to bundle up.

Having both of these two coats is super important — you wouldn't want to wear one coat on a day that requires the other.

If you're a guy who wears a suit every day, you will also want to add a topcoat into the mix.

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A wool coat to look stylish on warmer days, when it's 35 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

For when it's not quite as cold and windy, a wool coat is the best option. There are multiple options, including car coats, toggle coats, and peacoats (though these edge toward the warmer side).

Choose one that can be dressed up or down, like this J. Crew car coat, and it'll be your go-to all season long. Its Thinsulate lining will still keep you warm in temperatures hovering around freezing, and its three-quarter length and simple design are timeless.

The heavy parka to battle the elements on days that it's less than 35 degrees.

When it's cold enough, it doesn't even matter what you're wearing — you just need to keep warm. For these types of temperatures the key word you're going to be looking for is "parka" — the wind will cut right through a wool coat. The good news is that if you choose the right parka jacket, you won't need to pick between warm and stylish.

We're big fans of Patagonia's down parkas, like this Tres 3-in-1 parka that can also be worn as a separate shell or puffer coat, or all together as one for when it's really cold out there.

However, North Face, Canada Goose, and even Uniqlo make fantastic ones as well.

Have a burning men's style question? Ask me and I may answer you in a future post. Email me at dgreen@businessinsider.com with the subject line "Men's style question."

BMW's new concept technology allows you to park your car without being at the wheel. At the 2016 Consumer Electronic Show (CES), the car company showed off its smart watch-controlled  self-parking feature for the i3.

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