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Two Biddeford Closings
Two businesses in Biddeford are closing: Sublime Taco announced that Saturday is their last day on Washington Street but added that they are taking the business “in a different direction”. They’re keeping a tight lid on what that means so stay tuned for more information. Part & Parcel has announced that after more than five…
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Review: Murano restaurant in Mayfair
It’s not often that I blink at dinner and four hours have passed by. Sure, I’m fond of my dinner companion, and sure, there were multiple courses, but time is a mere construct when you’re having this much fun. Walk into this Michelin-starred spot, and things instantly feel special. Not in an overly flashy way.…
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Food Review: Ju Xing Home In Ngee Ann City | Popular Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurant From Hong Kong Opens In Singapore
The Place An exciting new addition to Ngee Ann City, Ju Xing Home (聚兴家) is a new restaurant in Orchard Road from Hong Kong which is popular amongst many renowned chefs and celebrities. This is Ju Xing Home’s first overseas outlet in Singapore, where the hole-in-the-wall restaurant established since 2011 with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in…
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Liquor law review hits roadblock as Richmond restaurateur raises concerns
A two-year review of Virginia’s liquor law regulations has stalled at the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority after a Richmond restaurateur and his legislative allies raised concerns about rule changes that they say could make it too easy for retail businesses to obtain licenses to sell mixed drinks. Former Del. Tim Hugo, R-Fairfax, whom Gov. Glenn…
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‘Thriller 40’ Recalls Michael Jackson Before His Many Controversies
Between this and other telling anecdotes, Thriller 40 illustrates what it took for Jackson to be considered a true “crossover artist” — a mainstream pop star rather than an R&B one — at a time when racial divisions in the industry were uncompromising, to put it mildly. His duet with Paul McCartney, “The Girl Is…
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2 Local Restaurants Named Among Top 100 in the US
Sonoma’s Animo restaurant and Rutherford’s Auberge du Soleil are among the best in the country, according to OpenTable’s recently released “Top 100 restaurants in America for 2023” ranking. The online restaurant reservation and review site scoured more than 12 million reviews and ratings to make this year’s selection. OpenTable described Animo as “American Korean cuisine…
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‘Spectacular’: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reviews Moonlight Pizza in Pen Argyl
PEN ARGYL — Never mind that it’s in the “middle of nowhere.” Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, a blog website and digital media company headquartered in New York City, made a stop at Moonlight Pizza and left a rave review on his “One Bite” viral series. Portnoy — known for his blunt remarks and…
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This German City Just Welcomed a Brand-new Rosewood Hotel — With Apartment-style Rooms and a Super-secret Speakeasy
As a travel writer, I see a lot of hotels aim to recreate the illusive feeling of “home.” That’s a worthy goal, of course, but sometimes, you just want a capital-v Vacation. So, while a good hotel can make you feel as comfortable as you would at home, a great hotel can offer you something…
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Elon Musk boosts Pizzagate conspiracy theory that led to D.C. gunfire
Elon Musk voiced support Tuesday for Pizzagate, the long-debunked conspiracy theory that led a man to fire a rifle inside a Washington, D.C., restaurant in 2016. The far-right theory, a predecessor to QAnon, alleged that the Clintons and Democratic Party leaders ran a secret satanic child sex ring in a D.C. pizzeria known as Comet…
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Jesse Mulligan: Birkenhead’s new mecca for pasta and simple, perfect plates
OSTERIA UNO Cuisine: Italian Address: 140 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Phone: 027 216 401 Drinks: Fully licensed From the menu: Tuna crudo $22; chips and dip $12; arancini $10 each; mussel bucatini $26; duck Creste di Gallo $30; tiramisu $15; strawberry and buffalo yoghurt $12. Rating: 17/20 Score: 0-7 Steer clear. 8-12 Disappointing, give it a…