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A chef elegantly drizzles a rich sauce over a beautifully plated dish consisting of a piece of fish and a vibrant array of vegetables, showcasing a fine dining experience.

From Michelin to Margin Calls: The Hedge Fundification of Fine Dining and Ghost Kitchens

Fine dining isn’t gastronomy anymore. Ghost kitchens aren’t kitchens. And the chef you just wired a Series A check to? He’s a human SPAC waiting to be franchised in Qatar.

Mitt Chen

Aug 29, 20253 min read

A charming street view in a remote italian town, featuring traditional houses with ochre walls and stone foundations under a clear blue sky, set against a backdrop of lush green hills.

From Ruins to Returns: The Billionaire Rush for Italy’s €1 Ghost Town Castles

The only thing cheaper than a €1 home in Italy is the due diligence investors pretend they did before buying it.

Mitt Chen

Aug 22, 20253 min read

French Châteaus: Castles vs S&P500

$300K gets you 18 bedrooms, tax perks, and an existential renovation crisis. Or, y'know, a closet in Manhattan.

Mitt Chen

Aug 1, 20252 min read