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Eater
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
A Pizza Pop-Up Settles Into a Permanent Brooklyn Home
is an editor and reporter for the Northeast region at Eater, focusing primarily on New York City, where she was born and raised. She covers restaurants, bars, pop-ups, and the people powering them. Third Time's the Charm is not only the name of a new restaurant opening in Red Hook: It is also the story of Chris Milazzo, a so-called 'recovering lawyer,' who launched the pizza pop-up Bad Cholesterol a couple of years ago, and became a fixture at Talea taproom. He's now on his third act, opening an actual restaurant, targeting a September opening. 'We're thinking of Charm as a supper club for the rest of us,' Milazzo said in a press release. 'No membership fees. No celebs. Just a place to tuck in, put your elbows up, and befriend the bartenders.' Sourdough pizza will, of course, continue to play a role, but the menu will also veer into other childhood favorites, like a riff on the Bloomin' Onion and chicken nuggets. Third Time's the Charm is joined by partner Sean Klim (who was in the kitchen at Bad Cholesterol and chef Sam Savage (who also worked on the pop-up). It replaces what was operator Erin Norris' longtime restaurant Grindhaus, there since 2013, and which had more recently rebranded to OurHaus, at 275 Van Brunt Street, near Visitation Place, in Brooklyn. This Williamsburg diner will be torn down Shame on Williamsburg developer Yoel Schwimmer, who will tear down the last-of-its-kind diner storefront at 221 Wythe Avenue, in the process of turning the lot into a mixed-use building, Crain's New York reports. It's a fate this space has long been waiting for. What was once Wythe Diner has been vacant for years, but it was an architectural feat with its standalone structure in a neighborhood dominated by a sea of new towers. We held out hope that another restaurant would eventually reopen there: From 1997 until 2010, it was a restaurant called Relish. In 2011, Cafe de La Esquina opened before shutting in 2018. Then, as these things go, Blank Street Coffee ran an outdoor coffee cart in the backyard in 2020. In 2023, lights were turned on again by a limited-run activation by Chanel, symbolizing the way the neighborhood is getting gentrified into a luxury district. Large dumpling chain lands in Manhattan Originating in China, with 800 locations abroad, Dumpling Xi has added a second location in New York, on the heels of a Flushing debut a couple of months ago. Now, Dumpling Xi — which originated in Hegang, Heilongjiang, in 2002 — has opened at 71 Fourth Avenue, at East 10th Street, in the East Village. A menu includes dumplings with fillings like zucchini-egg-fried-shrimp, shrimp-fish-roe, and pork-celery. Bring back Soeun When Soeun, the SoHo macrobiotic restaurant, closed in 2019 after first opening in 1971, it prompted public outcry. Following the closing of Lola Taverna, the most recent tenant in the space, a tacky Greek clubstaurant, actress Chloë Sevigny posted on Instagram stories this week asking, 'If anyone had a lifeline to bring back Soeun.' For what it's worth, there's still a Soeun in the East Village, but it's not the same.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luis Torrens set for new chapter as the starting catcher following stunning Mets move
Jun 5, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA;New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Jun 5, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA;New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports For the New York Mets, Saturday night came with a strange mix of fireworks and frustration. Francisco Alvarez crushed a home run—his third of the season—only to be sent down to Triple-A the next day. It felt like a cruel twist. One moment, Alvarez was rounding the bases; the next, packing his bags for Syracuse. The timing? Cold, calculated, and already decided. Advertisement Just like when Brett Baty was optioned in April after a solid showing, the Mets had their minds made up before Alvarez even stepped into the box. The raw numbers paint a frustrating picture. Through 35 games, Alvarez hit just .236/.319/.333, producing a pedestrian 91 wRC+ in a season he was expected to shine. His power numbers have dipped noticeably, and it's hard not to point to his spring hamate bone surgery as a possible reason. That injury saps wrist strength—the lifeblood of a slugger's swing. But patience is thin in Flushing, and the front office seems ready to turn the page, at least temporarily. Fans who once saw Alvarez as a cornerstone are now squinting, looking for that promise again. Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports Luis Torrens Gets His Shot in the Spotlight With Alvarez gone, the Mets have handed the mask to Luis Torrens. It's not flashy, but it could be exactly what this pitching staff needs. Advertisement Torrens has just a .639 OPS, but his defensive game offers real value. His three Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) are the perfect proof of that. 'I'm going to prepare like I'm starting every day,' Torrens told SNY. 'That's how I help this team win.' There's no swagger in Torrens' voice—just quiet determination. He knows this isn't just a fill-in role; it's an opportunity to plant his flag. For a Mets club still looking for stability, Torrens brings the kind of reliable glove they've lacked behind the plate. While Alvarez's offense remains a future weapon, his defensive inconsistencies hurt the staff more than they helped. Advertisement Torrens, by contrast, offers the calming presence of a veteran who understands that games can be won on framing and blocking, not just big swings. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports What This Means for Alvarez's Future This isn't a closed door for Francisco Alvarez—but it is a wake-up call. He'll head to Triple-A Syracuse to recalibrate, refocus, and recharge. Much like a novelist facing writer's block, sometimes stepping away is the only way to rediscover your rhythm. The Mets have made it clear: when he returns, they expect a sharper, more complete player—mentally and physically. Alvarez hit 36 homers between 2023 and 2024, and that raw power still simmers beneath the surface. But right now, the swing looks muted. Advertisement If the wrist is the issue, the time in Syracuse can be used not just for reps, but for strength-building and healing. Expect Alvarez to return eventually. But when he does, the expectations will be higher than ever—and the competition won't be any softer. Mets Catcher Depth: A Sudden Shake-Up In the meantime, Hayden Senger has been called up to back up Torrens. The 28-year-old is unproven at the big-league level but steady enough defensively. The duo isn't dynamic, but maybe that's what the Mets need—a boring, reliable battery to get them through a turbulent stretch. A consistent catcher could quietly raise the staff's floor. Advertisement And for Torrens, this is more than just a run of starts—it's a tryout, a proving ground, and maybe even a career-defining stretch. So while fans might miss Alvarez's long balls, what the Mets need now might be far less dramatic and far more foundational. Sometimes, building a winner means making the uncomfortable move. Saturday's home run wasn't ignored—it was just irrelevant to the bigger picture. READ MORE: Mets sign recently DFA'd Yankees utilityman Related Headlines
Al Arabiya
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Coastal Carolina's Unbeaten Jacob Morrison Comes Back From Tommy John Surgery to Dominate on Mound
Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall likes to say his baseball team's mantra is to stay hungry and humble. Jacob Morrison is his poster boy. The 6-foot-8, 245-pound sophomore is uber-competitive, not to mention unbeaten. That's the hungry part. He also is extremely grateful to be pitching again, let alone at the College World Series. That's the humble part. After undergoing Tommy John surgery following his freshman year and missing the entire 2024 season, the right-hander from Flushing, Michigan, has been nothing short of sensational since February and never better than he was Sunday in the Chanticleers' 6–2 win over Oregon State. The win earned Coastal Carolina, winners of 25 straight, two days off and a spot in the Bracket 1 final Wednesday against Louisville or Oregon State. Win that game, and the Chanticleers are in the best-of-three finals starting Saturday. 'I envisioned dominance,' Morrison said. 'I worked really hard in the offseason. I had the best staff around me to equip me to come back from injury and be this good. It's very fulfilling to be able to play at this high of a level. I do not take it for granted–the ability to even throw the baseball every day. I'm extremely blessed by that.' Morrison (12–0) is tied for third in the nation in wins, fourth with a 2.08 ERA and 104 innings pitched, and tied for fifth with 17 starts. The Chanticleers are 17–1 when Morrison pitches and 16–1 when he starts. He also leads the nation with 10 starts of at least six innings while allowing one or fewer runs. The only player with more such outings in the past five years is Paul Skenes, who did it for LSU during its 2023 national championship run. Morrison had a promising freshman season, going 6–1 with a 6.55 ERA and striking out 68 in 57 2/3 innings. He started a regional elimination game against Duke and couldn't make it out of the second inning in what was his shortest outing of the season. Surgery was next, followed by grueling rehabilitation. Once he was cleared to throw, he was determined to come back better. Against Oregon State, he was on point, locating his mid-90s four-seam fastball, slider, curve, and changeup. He struck out seven and walked none and retired 16 in a row from the third to eighth innings. 'I've always been a big strike thrower,' he said. 'My freshman year I threw a ton of strikes, but I had a hard time keeping the ball out of the middle of the plate. That was a big thing not only in my rehab last year, but even in freshman year development–throwing pitches where I want. I think it's pretty awesome to do that type of stuff.' Morrison grew up in a sports-minded family. His mom, Jennifer, played basketball at Saginaw Valley State, and his dad, Mark, played football at Central Michigan. His sister, Maddie, plays volleyball at Wayne State (Michigan). 'I don't think there's anything I wouldn't do in order to win,' Morrison told the On The Clock podcast. 'I feel like I'm just more competitive than ninety percent of human beings.' Morrison will pitch for the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod League after the CWS and should hear his name called in the Major League Baseball amateur draft in July. Nothing Morrison has done in his comeback surprises Schnall. 'Well, his freshman year, we could see that this guy was going to be a slam dunk Friday night starter, and unfortunately he had the injury,' Schnall said. 'What you see from Jacob–he's mature, he's a winner, he's extremely competitive. He's hardworking. He's 6-8. He's got a great arm. He's a 3.5-plus student. When you say, 'How do you want your son to be?' this is the ultimate individual.'
Skift
09-06-2025
- Business
- Skift
Subdued Tone Among Hotel REITs at Nareit Conference
The DJIA was up 443 points while Nasdaq was up 232, the S&P 500 rose 61 points while the 10-year treasury yield was up .12 to 4.51%. Lodging stocks were higher. BHR was the mover of note, up 5%. The common opinion from those at the NAREIT conference was that the tone was more subdued than from the C-Corps, which was interesting considering uncertainty was the conclusion in describing the tone at NYU. The public hotel brands always seem more bullish, but the private companies, consultants, and other non-REIT executives were cautious. Truist said they think the subdued tone could be because of frustration with REIT stock prices, as insiders at the hotel REITs have been buyers of their stocks lately. It could also be the lackluster transaction market, interest rate volatility, and, once again, the general uncertainty. As far as business is concerned, none of them said business has taken a turn in the negative direction, but they also didn't say things are better than they look. Baird said their take is that the shorter booking window, calendar shift impacts, consumer pricing sensitivity, and general macro uncertainties are keeping management team outlooks and convictions held in check. They expect REITs to continue to be net sellers of assets and purchasers of their own stock. The Baird-STR Hotel Stock Index showed a rebound in hotel stocks in May, up 9.3% from April, the first month-to-month gain since January. Century Development Group announced that The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport officially opened its doors. The 13-story property was developed by Century Development Group and is in Queens, NY. The hotel features 148 king rooms, 79 double rooms, 14 queen rooms, and 5 suites. The expansive lobby includes a 16-foot ceiling, a lush biophilic living wall, while the property includes amenities like WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio, Spa Features, over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, and the Blu Ember upscale New American restaurant. HHM Hotels announced the launch of the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, which was recently renovated and rebranded. The property has a prime location near City Hall and the convention center, refreshed guestrooms, a renovated lobby bar and restaurant, plus flexible meeting and event spaces with city views. This is the only Courtyard in Center City. Opal Hospitality announced the opening of Hotel Railwayparc Montreal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The 73-room boutique hotel was developed by Sergakis Holdings. Key amenities include a lobby restaurant and bar, a hidden speakeasy bar, a fitness center, and flexible meeting rooms. IHG Hotels & Resorts is gearing up to open a variety of new hotels and resorts this summer in locations across the globe - from the US to Japan to Australia. New/upcoming hotels in the Americas include: voco Laguna Hills, now open in Laguna Beach, California; Real InterContinental Lima Miraflores, opening June 2025 in Peru; Atwell Suites Corpus Christi, opening July 2025 in Texas. In Europe, The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection is now open in Chania, Greece; The Holiday Inn Resort Szklarska Poreba Happy Valley is opening in September 2025 in Poland; opening H2 2025 is the voco Antalya Konyaali in Turkey; and the Crowne Plaza Dushanbe is opening H2 2025 in Tajikistan. IMEA openings include the Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, opening in June 2025 in Saudi Arabia; InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, opening in H2 2025 in Saudi Arabia; and Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection opening in H2 2025 in the UAE. The ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay and the ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Uruma Hills are both now open in Japan. In Southeast Asia, voco Bandung Setiabudi is opening in July 2025 in Indonesia; InterContinental Halong Bay Resort is opening in Summer 2025 in Vietnam; and the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Rama 9 is opening in Q3 2025 in Thailand. Hotels opening in Australia include the Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins & Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall opening Q3 2025, marking IHG's first Australian dual-branded hotel; and the Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina is opening in August 2025. The circular-shaped Holiday Inn on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, is being rebranded into a Hotel Indigo. There is no timeline for the transformation. Tidal Real Estate Partners bought the hotel in 2021 and originally planned to tear it down and build a new 20-story tower with a Kimpton hotel and high-end apartments. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that all required regulatory approvals have been obtained for its cash tender offer to purchase all the outstanding ordinary shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV for $13.50 per share in cash. Hyatt said they expect to complete the tender offer following the expiration at 5 PM NYC time on June 9th. Shade Hotels by hotelier Michael Zislis is unveiling a new era for its Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach locations. The full-scale refresh across both properties includes new guestroom designs, revamped restaurant menus, and rooftop programming. With the relaunch comes a new name for each hotel: Shade at the Beach (Manhattan Beach) and Shade at the Marina (Redondo Beach). Shade at the Beach is celebrating its 20th anniversary and features an indoor-outdoor restaurant, The Skydeck, complete with a new pool and cabanas, and refreshed meeting and event spaces. Shade at the Marina features a re-imagined Aquadeck rooftop and Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge. Appellation joined forces with Deepak Chopra to create a transformative wellness destination community: AMEYALLI Park City by Appellation, set to debut in 2026. Appellation will manage and operate AMEYALLI Park City by Appellation, comprised of an 80-key hotel, a restaurant and bar, along with a Wellbeing Center complete with an expansive spa, luxury pool, and additional restaurant. The surrounding wellness development will also feature the AMEYALLI Center of Excellence in partnership with Deepak Chopra, as well as three types of private luxury residences. Cushman & Wakefield Hotel Group announced it sold the 152-room full-service Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, FL. The property was sold through a discreet & confidential marketing process. This was the first time the hotel was ever "on-market." The property was sold for $14.1 million and a 5.9% Cap Rate on 2024 figures. C&W said they have another 19 hotels under contract and expect 2025 to be a record-breaking year for hotel sales. Paramount Lodging Advisors announced the sale of the 114-room Aloft Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas in Sacramento, California. PLA represented the seller in this transaction. European Highlights Zeal Hotels appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK. Zeal Hotels will draw on Ferdinando's extensive experience in sustainable construction practices and sustainable development. He joins the group from RED Construction, which constructed the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, where he was group head of sustainability. Hilton is set to open a McLaren Racing-themed suite at The Trafalgar St. James London Hotels, a part of its Curio Collection, to mark the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The suite will be available for booking from July 8 through July 20, 2025. This initiative is part of a celebration for Hilton's 20-year partnership with McLaren Racing. Criterion Capital has acquired the London office building Mansell Court, with the intention of turning it into a 200-room Zedwell hotel. The project joins Criterion's pipeline of 22 hotels, which will add to its current sites at Greenwich, Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road, and Knightsbridge in London and Zedwell Manchester, which is expected to open in 2026. Ares Management Corp., with funds from Ares Real Estate, has acquired the entire UK hotel portfolio and operating platform from London-based Landsec for $501 million. The sale has been rumored for months, but Landsec confirmed the 21-hotel deal on Wednesday. Landsec said the net proceeds of the sale will initially be used to repay debt. Ares' partner on the Landsec hotel portfolio acquisition is London-based hotel-operating partner EQ Group. Tristan Capital Partners completed its acquisition of budget hotel brand EasyHotel, which it announced on May 1. The deal for 100% of the hotel firm's shares was completed via Tristan Capital's discretionary fund, European Property Investors Special Opportunities 6. The terms of the cash deal comprised the acquisition of approximately 189.5 million shares for an aggregate price of $224 million. KE Hotels secured planning permission for a major expansion and refurbishment of the Holiday Inn Luton Airport, which will include the addition of 89 new guest bedrooms and a series of external upgrades. The approved plans include a multi-story rear extension, which will increase the hotel's capacity significantly from 124 to 213 rooms. Scandic Hotels is expanding its presence in Sweden with a new property in the ski resort area of Salen. The hotel, currently under development, will feature 120 rooms and 16 apartments, along with conference facilities. The property is being developed in partnership with Lima Besparingsskog and is positioned to provide direct ski-in, ski-out access. Plans for the hotel also include a wellness area complete with a sauna, gym, and pool that extends from indoors to outdoors. A new ski lift will facilitate easy transport from the hotel to the ski slopes. The ground floor will feature large windows in the lobby, restaurant, and bar areas, and multiple fireplaces are planned to create a cozy ambiance.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Couple stabs each other during bloody fight in Queens apartment
A Queens couple stabbed each other during a violent fight inside a Queens apartment early Saturday, officials said. It was one of two bloody blade attacks that took place in the city within five hours, the NYPD said. The two victims, a 27-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, were inside their apartment at NYCHA's Pomonok Houses on Jewel Ave. near Parsons Blvd. in Flushing at about 4 a.m. when they started arguing with each other, cops said. As the fight continued, one of the men pulled a knife, cops said. The two stabbed each other as they fought over the knife. When cops arrived, each man was suffering from multiple stab wounds to the body, cops said. EMS rushed both victims to New York Presbyterian-Queens, where the younger man was rushed into surgery and listed in critical but stable condition. The older victim was also listed in stable condition. The knife was recovered as detectives determined what sparked the fight. There were no prior domestic incidents at the apartment, a police source with knowledge of the case said. In an unrelated incident five hours earlier, two men, both 53, were found slashed inside he basement of a Sunset Park, Brooklyn, home on 58th St. near Seventh Ave. One of the victims was slashed in the neck, cops said. The second man had a deep gash to his head. Both were taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn where the one slashed in the neck was listed in critical condition. The other man is expected to recover. No arrests have been made in either case. The bloody back to back attacks come as felony assaults in the city were down, but only by less than 1%. As of May 25, cops had investigated 11,066 felony assaults, 21 fewer than this time last year, cops said.
