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Toronto Star
a day ago
- General
- Toronto Star
There's a quiet joy in out eating alone — I found it one night in Toronto
Naturally, the outdoor patio at Enoteca Sociale is quiet during a heatwave. Still, I opted for a crisp pair of selvedge denim and a linen sweater. My partner was at pottery class, my best friend in Markham and never ventures downtown. I'd been meaning to try Enoteca ever since a handful of people I interviewed for another article called it their ideal treat meal. A reservation for one at the bar it is. Eating alone at the bar is one of the best ways to get to know a restaurant because the bartender becomes your inside guide. When I ask bar supervisor Julian Calderon for a pasta recommendation, he mentions two off-menu mainstays: the carbonara with guanciale (which I order) and the pasta alla gricia. For drinks, he offers a cocktail made with chinotto he's reduced into a syrup — a Manhattan-style drink called the Scappato. He also pours a small glass of a brown-butter and sage–infused cocktail, leftover from a batch he'd just made for another table. By the end of the night, a different server gives me a tip about Gaucho Pie Co., an Argentine empanada place on Geary Avenue. Despite dining alone, I was putting the social in Enoteca Sociale.
New York Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Capital One opens swanky new lounge at JFK with cheesemonger, champagne at sunset, and artisanal sodas
Travelers passing through JFK now have a luxurious new oasis, thanks to the flagship Capital One Lounge — the bank's largest and most ambitious airport lounge yet. The 13,500-square-foot space at Terminal 4 opens to the general public on Thursday. The lounge aims to give well-heeled Capital One cardholders a lavish mix of Manhattan flair, culinary indulgence and 24-hour amenities. Advertisement 7 Capital One is set to open a new luxurious lounge at Terminal 4 of John F. Kennedy International Airport. JUSTIN CHUNG 'We really leaned into the New York area as inspiration in the design of the space,' Jenn Scheurich, vice president and head of Capital One Travel, Lounge, & Retail Experience, told Food & Wine magazine. It features a cheesemonger station and bodega-style deli to seven private restrooms, a parent's room with a built-in bottle warmer, filtered water stations, high-speed Wi-Fi and a full-service espresso bar. 7 The 13,500-square-foot space in Terminal 4 that opens to the general public on Thursday redefines the premium airport experience. Ron Blunt Advertisement 7 The lounge's New York–style bodega offers Ess-a-Bagels, fresh salads and a full-service espresso counter. Ron Blunt A multi-tap system also offers a rotating selection of artisanal sodas and flavored waters. Guests can sip complimentary champagne at sunset, enjoy delicate pastries with afternoon tea and indulge in a variety of locally inspired culinary rituals throughout the day. Advertisement They can also savor La Colombe cold brew on tap, hand-rolled Ess-a-Bagels, and custom cheese boards rom Murray's Cheese — all in a space with expansive views of the tarmac. 7 A private parent's room provides a calm retreat for caregivers. JUSTIN CHUNG The lounge's centerpiece is a hanging glass sculpture by Shakuff Custom Lighting, symbolizing Manhattan's vibrant energy. Its Central Park-inspired dining area and Manhattan-style cocktail bar evoke classic New York charm, while a nightly 'Midnight Snack' ritual that is served up at 12:30 a.m. offers comfort food in tribute to the City That Never Sleeps. Positioned on the lower level of Terminal 4's retail hall, the lounge draws heavily on New York's cultural identity. Over 40 works from local artists — including Amanda Pratt and Lauren Camara — complement lighting inspired by the city's flora. Advertisement 7 A dedicated cheesemonger bar lines one side of the lounge, accented by floral mosaic tilework and open seating. Ron Blunt The food and beverage menu, curated in partnership with local purveyors, includes warm breakfast sandwiches, fresh wraps, seasonal salads and baked goods. Guests can also order individually plated dishes such as braised Berkshire pork shank or wild arugula panzanella — delivered to their table via QR code. The full-service bar serves up local craft beers, hand-selected wines, and signature cocktails. 7 The coffee and bodega station sits at the heart of the lounge, where travelers can grab fresh bites or relax pre-flight. Ron Blunt Throughout the day, the lounge features rotating 'Daily Rituals' like Italian-style Caffè Shakeratos, or shaken iced coffee. For added comfort, travelers can book a luxury shower suite with Dyson hair dryers and sustainable toiletries. Power outlets and USB-C ports are located at every seat, with real-time flight information displays throughout. The lounge is open 24 hours a day. Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access and may bring two guests for free. Additional guests are $45 each. Advertisement 7 Custom cheese boards are served at the Murray's Cheese station. JUSTIN CHUNG You don't have to be a top-tier cardholder to enter. Venture and Spark Miles cardholders can access the lounge for $45 per visit, while general admission for non-cardholders is $90. Children under 2 are free while those 17 years of age and under pay $25 when accompanied by a cardholder. Entry is valid up to three hours before departure or during layovers. Advertisement The JFK lounge is Capital One's fifth location and its flagship in a growing national network that includes lounges in Dallas, Denver, Washington DC and Las Vegas. It also precedes the debut of 'Capital One Landing,' a new hospitality concept coming to LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B. The company has yet to reveal details about the opening.
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Tesco is selling £12 cabin case that's £287 cheaper than Samsonite version – and it's great for EasyJet and RyanAir
SHOPPERS are racing to Tesco to snap up a £12 cabin bag which fits perfectly in EasyJet and Ryanair airplanes. The bargain case is just a fraction of the price of the Samsonite version. 1 Tesco is selling £12 suitcases on clearance With the holiday season around the corner, you might be on the lookout for good deals. After splurging on flights and hotel, the last thing you want is to pay extra for Ryanair or EasyJet luggage fees. But eagle-eyed shoppers have found a solution with a suitcase that passes the airlines' restrictions and is easy on your wallet. One bargain hunter spotted the epic discounts in her local Tesco store and was eager to share it with others. Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook page with 2.5 million members, one member uploaded a snap of the cheap suitcases. In a post, they wrote: "Today at Beeston Tesco Nottingham, was quite a few left, waterproof material too!" The picture showed a shelf full of of carry-on cases which are retailing for only £12 on clearance. Apart from waterproof material, the suitcases sport a 360 degrees gliding wheels and can fit up to 30litres of clothing. In comparison, a similar suitcase from Samsonite will set you back a whopping £295. Shoppers were left open-mouthed by the cheap suitcases and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this. Shoppers rush to snap up Primark's 'underseat suitcase' which is perfect for holidays & it also has removable wheels if you need it to be even smaller One fan raved: 'These are actually really good." While another called them 'a bargain buy'. The discounted cases are a part of Tesco's Constellation line, which also offers Manhattan-style luggage in a variety of colours and sizes. Members of Clubcard will also be able to take advantage of some fantastic discounts. The Manhattan Constellation cabin case costs £55 at full price, but with a Clubcard, it just costs £40. But some lucky shoppers have found even better deals on leftover or reduced stock, with some scanning at just £12 at the checkout. Just be aware that prices vary from store to store and depend on local stock, so it's worth checking your nearest Tesco or phoning ahead to ask if they've got any left. The cabin case also meets strict EasyJet size rules, meaning you won't be hit with unexpected fees at the gate. The budget airline only allows one small bag per passenger on board and it must measure no more than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, handles and wheels included. The bag must also weigh less than 15kg and fit under the seat in front of you. Anything bigger will need to go in the hold and that'll cost you extra at the airport.
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Holidaymakers racing to Tesco to buy suitcases slashed to just £12 – and the cabin case is EasyJet approved
Plus find out what you can get with a Clubcard JET SET Holidaymakers racing to Tesco to buy suitcases slashed to just £12 – and the cabin case is EasyJet approved HOLIDAY-MAKERS are dashing to Tesco to grab suitcases scanning at the tills for as little as £12. The major retailer is selling discounted luggage and the cabin-sized one is even EasyJet approved. Advertisement 1 Shoppers have taken to social media to share their excitement. One user posted on Facebook's Extreme Couponing and Bargains group: '[Spotted] Today at Beeston Tesco Nottingham, was quite a few left, waterproof material too!' Other fans raved: 'These are actually really good." While another called them 'a bargain buy'. Advertisement read more on luggage HOLI-YAY Cheapest shop to buy suitcases this week including cabin baggage The cut-price cases are part of Tesco's Constellation range, which includes the Manhattan-style suitcases in a choice of sizes and colours. The retailer has confirmed the luggage range will be available all through summer. Plus Clubcard members will be able to cash in on some great deals. The Manhatten Constellation cabin case is £55 full price but drops to just £40 with a Clubcard. Advertisement Medium comes in at £65, or £45 for Clubcard holders, while the large is £75 but just £50 if you're signed up. But some lucky shoppers have found even better deals on leftover or reduced stock, with some scanning at just £12 at the checkout. I'm 5'3 and a size 10 - Tesco is killing it with their summer co-ords, my haul was amazing & I got 25% off everything too Just be aware that prices vary from store to store and depend on local stock, so it's worth checking your nearest Tesco or phoning ahead to ask if they've got any left. The cabin case also meets strict EasyJet size rules, meaning you won't be hit with unexpected fees at the gate. Advertisement The budget airline only allows one small bag per passenger on board and it must measure no more than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, handles and wheels included. The bag must also weigh less than 15kg and fit under the seat in front of you. Anything bigger will need to go in the hold and that'll cost you extra at the airport. Baggage rules Here's the key information you need to know about regarding some of the key airlines operating in the UK. EasyJet The budget airline allows each person to bring a small cabin bag on board. It can be no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, this includes any handles or wheels, and it needs to be able to fit under the seat in front of you. The bag can weigh up to 15kg but easyJet says you must be able to lift and carry it yourself. Any bag larger than the limit, or any additional bags will be put in the hold and you'll have to pay an airport bag fee. Ryanair All Ryanair passengers can bring a small personal bag on board but this must fit under the seat in front of you. It must be no bigger than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm. All over-sized cabin bags will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available put in the hold for a fee. Anyone wanting to bring another bag, you'll need to upgrade and pay extra for priority and two cabin bags or checked baggage. Jet2 Passengers can also bring on board one piece of hand luggage when flying with Jet2, free of charge. It must not weigh more than 10kg and can't be any bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including any wheels and handles. If your hand luggage is larger or weighs more, it will have to be put into the aircraft's hold, which might incur an additional charge. Travellers can also bring a small, personal item on board with them, such as a handbag, laptop case or a purchase made at the airport, but this has to be placed underneath the seat in front of you. British Airways All British Airways passengers can carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item on board. The hand luggage must not be bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm while the small item cannot exceed 40cm x 30cm x15cm. TUI People flying with TUI can bring on board one piece of hand luggage, weighing no more than 10kg for free. It must be no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm and you must be able to lift your hand luggage into an overhead storage compartment by yourself. Items such as laptops, handbags and any item bought at the airport must be small enough to be stored under your seat. Wizz Air Wizz Air passengers can only take a small cabin bag for free onto the plane. Bags must be no more than 10kg, and measure no more than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm. Tesco isn't the only retailer slashing suicase prices. Advertisement We rounded up the cheapest shops to buy suitcases this week. It comes after shoppers recently went wild for a designer-style dupe spotted at Tesco, which looks just like the high-end Rimowa luggage beloved by celebs like Zendaya, Cara Delevingne and Julianne Moore. The celeb-favourite Rimowa Classic Cabin costs a jaw-dropping £1,130 but a savvy shopper took to TikTok after spotting a Tesco lookalike for a fraction of the price. She showed off the find in a viral video and told followers: 'Get yourself down to Tesco because they've just brought out Rimowa-style suitcases and they are stunning!' Advertisement Tesco's version starts at £65, but with a Clubcard, you'll only pay £27.50, saving you over a grand compared to the designer version. Shoppers can even choose from gold or silver versions, depending on availability. To unlock the lowest prices, you'll need a Tesco Clubcard, which is totally free to sign up for. You'll earn points every time you shop and can turn them into vouchers for discounts in store or swap them for rewards like meals out, theme park tickets or even Disney+ subscriptions. Advertisement There's also the Clubcard Plus subscription, which gives you 10% off two big shops every month for £7.99 – perfect if you're stocking up before your summer getaway. So if you're jetting off this summer, now's the time to wheel in the savings.
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Iconic department store loved in the 90s to be demolished as town centre undergoes £200m transformation
AN ICONIC town centre department store is set for demolition to be replaced by a £200m redevelopment. Dubbed the "heart of Camberley", the former Allders site in the Surrey town's centre is set be demolished over the summer. 4 The Allders department store has been empty for years Credit: Flickr 4 A collection of 114 Manhattan-style apartments were also built on the town centre block Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council 4 Transformations in Camberley are aimed at making it a hub for independent shopping, dining, and premium leisure experiences Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council 4 The London Road Block plans to have a similar structure to that of a shopping mall Credit: Surrey Heath Borough Council The former department store building, which has been empty for almost two decades, will instead be replaced by up to 550 homes. Demolition of the site is expected to take 12 months, after Buildings to be stripped down and removed of asbestos are the former Allders department store which went into administration, and a former Thai restaurant. It comes as nearly £1.5 million from HM Government was received in September last year through the Brownfield Land Release Fund. Read More UK News On top of that, Surrey Health council said it would make a "substantial financial contribution" to secure preparation works on the site prior to its development. The council executive heard that the site has "a great potential to deliver a variety of homes", which can thereby "boost town centre and evening economy and regenerate the town" as a whole. Councillor Kel Finan- Cooke said: "The London Road development site has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of these works. "The active development of the site enables the next step of securing a housing developer." Most read in The Sun They added: "The area will be surrounded by hoarding whilst the works take place to protect the site and ensure the public's safety. "We will continue to provide updates as the work progress." Edinburgh's Bold Transformation: From Debenhams to Pod Hotel Marketing for the site is set to start later in the year in order to secure a development and facilitate further regeneration of the new homes. In order to attract developers, the council has progressed with preparatory works and demotion, as a contract has not yet been awarded for the homes. They have invited developers and investors to contact them regarding opportunities for the site. The work is part of the One Public Estate Programme and council's Local Plan which ultimately aims to provide for a total of 5,578 homes over a period of 20 years. This equates to approximately 279 homes per year between 2019 and 2038. Councillor Shaun Macdonald, Leader, Surrey Heath Borough Council said: 'The council is committed to enhancing Camberley town centre, however, we recognise that this cannot be achieved in isolation. "We will work with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that we build on progress already made. "Whilst we understand there are significant challenges ahead, it is crucial that we continue to improve the town centre, deliver new homes, and maintain sound financial management.' The council has recently prioritised development of The Square shopping centre, a new leisure centre, better transport links and investments in cultural infrastructure and digital technology.
