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Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Lidl shoppers are going mad for nostalgic ice cream treat that reminds them of Spanish holidays
The ice creams are part of a range of 77 Spanish-themed products on sale at the retailer N-ICE ONE Lidl shoppers are going mad for nostalgic ice cream treat that reminds them of Spanish holidays Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIDL shoppers are going wild for a nostalgic ice cream treat reminding them of Spanish holidays. The retailer has launched a range of Mediterranean-themed sweet and savoury bites in store with prices starting from 49p. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lidl shoppers are going wild for orange sorbets selling for £3.99 Credit: LIDL 2 Eaters are saying the puddings remind them of being on holiday in Spain Credit: LIDL But it's one product out that's really got shoppers talking - Sol and Mar orange and lemon sorbets. One Lidl shopper who bought the orange sorbet in their local branch posted a photo on the Food Finds UK Facebook page, adding: "For all the orange lovers. "This is the Orange Sorbet from the Lidl Spanish range. It's perfect for the weather we're in atm." The post has caught the attention of hundreds of fellow shoppers who have been quick to like and comment. One said: "I used to love these desserts in Spain." Another, tagging a family member, added: "Omg these are like what dad used to buy! Need to get some for nostalgic purposes." Meanwhile, a third said: "These are amazing." Shoppers can buy both the orange and lemon flavour sorbets for £3.99 in their local store. You can find your nearest store via We have asked Lidl for the calorie information for the desserts and will update this story when we have heard back. Five simple ways to save cash at Lidl Bear in mind, you might not be able to get them in all Lidl branches though. Of course, with anything like this, always remember to shop around to ensure you're getting the best price. Use price comparison websites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner to scour retailer's online prices. However, in this instance, we couldn't find any other chains selling lemon or orange sorbets like this. You can buy tubs of sorbet, without the fruit peel, from retailers including Sainsbury's, M&S and Tesco though. Tesco is selling a 500ml tub of lemon sorbet for £2.75, while Sainsbury's has a 500ml tub for the same price and M&S a 500ml tub for £3. If the sorbets aren't for you, Lidl's Spanish range features 76 other products including classic Spanish crisps for £1.49 and tubs of chorizo slices for £1.99. Shoppers can also buy Piri Piri Aioli for 99p and even Gazpacho-flavoured crisps for £1.25. In other Lidl news, the retailer was the second cheapest supermarket for a basket of 79 items in June, according to Which?. Plus, shoppers are going wild for a £30 dupe of a £400 jacket worn by Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Axios
10-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Boatman Spirits adds a distillery and restaurant to downtown Raleigh
Boatman Spirits Co., a Mediterranean-themed restaurant and distillery from a group of Triangle hospitality veterans, is nearing its debut in downtown Raleigh. Why it matters: At 7,000 square feet, Boatman will be the largest tenant yet to open in Seaboard Station, a mixed-use development on the northern end of downtown trying to cement itself as the city's next drinking and eating district. Driving the news: Boatman will open its doors to the public Friday, June 13, starting with dinner hours only before adding a lunch menu in the coming weeks. State of play: Boatman is the brainchild of longtime staples of the Raleigh dining scene, including Zack Thomas, who has helped run bars at places like The Crunkleton and Foundation; Aaron Lambert, formerly of Whiskey Kitchen; Geremy Prichard, the group's distiller who studied bioprocessing at N.C. State; and George Ghneim, a local veterinarian and restaurateur who previously owned the downtown restaurant Riviera. Zoom in: Boatman will have a large distillery space, featuring a 240-gallon copper still, used to make gin; vodka; whiskey and rye; Arak, a Middle Eastern spirit and an Amaro featuring acorns as an ingredient. The restaurant side, which will have a view into the distillery, will have a large bar and several dining rooms tucked underneath archways and between columns. The menu includes Mediterranean staples like grilled halloumi, falafel, beef and lamb shawarmas and a lamb kofta burger. Dessert includes: tahini ice cream and stuffed dates. Boatman will also have a negroni aged in an amphora, a clay jar historically used by Greeks and Romans to store liquids. Address: 713 Seaboard Station Dr., Raleigh
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Are Cava Shares Falling Despite Strong Results, and What Does It Mean for Investors?
Cava once again saw tremendous same-store sales growth in its latest quarter. The company has a huge expansion opportunity still in front of it. It has all the ingredients to be the next Chipotle-type growth story. 10 stocks we like better than Cava Group › Despite being one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts around, Cava Group's (NYSE: CAVA) stock has failed to gain any traction this year. This was evident once again after its stock slipped despite another strong showing from the fast-casual Mediterranean-themed restaurant operator when it reported its fiscal first-quarter results. The stock is now down around 14% in 2025, as of this writing. Let's dig into the company's fiscal Q1 results to see if investors should buy the dip in the stock. Cava's string of double-digit same-store sales growth continued in its fiscal Q1, which ended April 20. Its same-restaurant sales climbed 10.8%, with a 7.5% increase in guest traffic and a 3.3% rise in price and mix. That was just ahead of the 10.3% increase that analysts had projected, as compiled by StreetAccount. It also continued its strong streak of recent same-store sales results over the past four quarters. Metric Q2 2024 Q3 2024 Q4 2024 Q1 2025 Same-store sales growth 14.4% 18.1% 21.2% 10.8% Traffic 9.5% 12.9% 15.6% 7.5% Price and mix 4.9% 5.2% 5.6% 3.3% Data source: Cava Group earnings press releases. The introduction of grilled steak last summer was the catalyst for the company's strong same-store sales growth, and it said this past quarter that it was continuing to see customers add higher-priced items to its orders, such as pita chips and house-made juices. It called out strength across geographies and income brackets as well, noting that the company was benefiting from customers trading up from fast food as well as trading down from casual-dining restaurants. Its summer menu introductions this year will include chef-curated bowls and Hot Harissa Pita Chips, and it's testing new menu items such as chicken shawarma in select markets. It's also looking to help drive growth by adding a tiered structure to its loyalty program that will tailor benefits and look to increase customer engagement. Cava's overall revenue for the quarter climbed 28% year over year to $328.5 million. It opened 15 new locations in the quarter, bringing its total to 382 restaurants, an 18% year-over-year increase. It is now operating in 26 states after entering Indiana with plans to enter the new markets of Detroit and Pittsburgh later this year. Overall, it plans to open between 64 and 68 new locations in 2025. Its restaurant-level margins (RLMs) stayed steady at 25.1% in the quarter versus 25.2% a year ago. RLMs measure the profitability of restaurants before corporate costs and are an important metric in the industry. Cava's RLMs were just below the 26.2% that Chipotle Mexican Grill produced in Q1, showing how strong the company's operating performance is compared to one of the leaders in the industry. On the profitability front, Cava's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose 35% year over year to $44.9 million. The company produced $38.6 million in operating cash flow in the quarter and free cash flow of $2.7 million. This demonstrates that Cava is able to expand its locations while living within its means, not taking any undue risks. Looking ahead, the company raised its 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook, taking it from between $150 million and $157 million to a new range of $152 million to $159 million. Meanwhile, it maintained its forecast for same-store sales to increase by 6% to 8% with RLMs ranging from 24.8% to 25.2%. It implemented an approximate 1.7% price increase in early January and has no plans for additional increases. It said its exposure to tariffs is limited as the majority of its ingredients are domestically sourced or covered under existing contracts. Trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of nearly 174 and a price-to-sales ratio of 9.4 based on 2025 analyst estimates, Cava stock is not cheap. And right now, valuation is the biggest risk to the stock, especially if consumer spending begins to slow. However, with fewer than 400 locations and its same-store sales booming, the company has a huge expansion opportunity in front of it. It's looking to reach at least 1,000 restaurants by 2032, which is nearly triple the number of locations it has today. Overall, Cava has all the ingredients of a highly successful emerging restaurant stock, with strong same-store sales, robust RLMs, attractive average unit volumes, and a long runway for expansion. As such, long-term investors can look to take a position in this strong story. 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Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Fence trick that will make your whole garden look bigger in time for summer
With the season of garden improvement now upon us and BBQs and outdoor gatherings on the horizon, it's time to consider how even limited garden space can be transformed Did you know that the colour of your garden fence can play a massive role in creating the illusion of a more spacious outdoor area? As we step into the season ripe for garden sprucing, with barbecues and alfresco socials on the cards, it's prime time to think about how even a cosy garden can seem grander with just a dash of paint. It's worth taking a moment to ponder the perfect shade because slapping on lighter, neutral tones can magically make your space seem larger by bouncing back more light, while bold or dark colours might do just the opposite. For green-fingered enthusiasts eager to enlarge their outdoor haven this summer, gardening guru Fiona Jenkins from MyJobQuote has dished out her top five colour picks to help Brits revamp their gardens. Opting for light grey can seriously boost the sense of space. Light grey isn't just a popular choice among British homeowners; it's also a clever trick to give your garden an expansive feel. Fiona advises: "Light grey softens and blurs the frame of your garden, making it look much bigger than it is. Lighter colours such as grey tend to reflect more light than dark colours, making it feel much brighter and open, enhancing the perception of space." If you're more of a green thumb who favours lush greenery over blooms, picking a fence in a light shade could be your ticket to an enchanting garden escape. As one gardening expert explains: "It's a great option if you have more foliage-based plants rather than flowers throughout your garden, too, as the contrast between the light hue of the fence draws the eye outward. This makes the boundaries of the garden appear less constrictive and enhances the sense of spaciousness." In fact, adopting a soft sage hue for fences isn't just trendy, it's practically genius for expanding your outdoor scene visually. It turns out that opting for fencing in gentle greens can meld seamlessly with your verdant borders. Not only does it envelop your space in continuity, but it also plays down those pesky garden walls making everything feel all the more expansive. For those with an artistic flair in their plant choices, tones like beige and ivory might just be the perfect backdrop palette. Garden guru Fiona highlights how these neutral tones are particularly beloved in gardens channelling a Mediterranean vibe, explaining: "Neutral tones, a particular favourite in more Mediterranean-themed gardens, serve as a neutral background that allow other elements such as colourful plants to stand out. "The lack of visual distraction can make the garden appear larger, keeping the focus on other garden features and thus making it feel more expansive." But that's not all – these understated hues can also ooze minimalism and radiate simplicity, encapsulating a modern gardening trend sweeping through current landscapes. Fiona adds: "Not only that, but beige and ivory tones have a minimalist feel which emphasises simplicity and openness, a contemporary garden trend that we're seeing a lot of right now. "By keeping the colour palette as simple as possible, they create a clean and uncluttered look that creates a spacious feel in the garden." And for those aiming to conjure up an illusion of grandeur within their grassy retreats, consider this: a fence donned in light blue may just be the trick to unlocking a seemingly boundless garden Eden. Move over, neutral fence colours - it's time to think blue skies and summery vibes. "Not all fence colours have to be neutral colours, either. Light blue is often associated with the sky on a clear, summer's day and by painting fences light blue, you mimic the colour of the sky, creating the colour of an expansive overhead space. "Not only that, but the contrast of the light blue with any greenery makes vegetation stand out more prominently, therefore casting the eye upward and creating a sense of depth and openness in the garden." Soft pink fences could be your go-to for south-facing gardens, according to Jenkins' advice: "If you're lucky enough to get sun in the garden through all points of the day, a soft pink may be the colour option for you. "South facing gardens boast beautiful sunshine all day long and the soft hues of sunrise and sunset can cause gardens with pink fences to look much bigger. "It can also evoke the sense of natural beauty, creating a serene environment which feels expansive and inviting." "Fences with high contrast colours or include busy patterns and intricate designs can overwhelm the visual space and make the garden feel smaller, as they break up the continuity of the garden space," warns Jenkins. He adds that opting for brassy oranges, red-tinged browns or bold yellows might just squeeze your open air escape, making it appear more crowded than calming.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Which food kiosks were worth the wait at the 2025 NFL Draft Experience? Here's what we found
One way to recognize a good food spot is to look at how long it's line is; the longer the line, the higher the demand is for the food. At least that was the case at the 2025 NFL Draft, where thousands of fans gathered in the Draft Experience on the Lambeau Field campus and the Titletown district. While there were a few of the usual concession offerings inside of the stadium, most of the attendees gathered in the food court, right next to the Beer Hall, where eight Wisconsin restaurants were featured. Fans were able to choose from Not By Bread Alone, Heaven's Table BBQ, Lil Jamaica, Legendary Gyros, Chandler House Bakery, Brewed. A Coffee Shop, Brokogi and The Marq Supper Club. Based off of wait times and customers comments, these were the most popular food spots in the Draft Experience. The Mediterranean-themed kiosk normally operates out of a food truck selling several gyro flavors across the state. Draft attendees were able to choose from gyros, gyro bowls and Specialty Legendary gyros made with gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, hummus, tomatoes, crispy onions, feta cheese and lettuce in a seven inch pita. Jeff Payton traveled from Madison to attend the draft and said Legendary Gyros lived up to his expectations. "There's an authentic gyro spot back home that I always visit and this is pretty close to that," Payton said. Despite the more than 15-minute wait in line and the cost for the meal, $17 for a standard gyro or gyro bowl and $19 for the Specialty Legendary Gyro, Eugene Winkel and his friend Jessaaron Baur still chose Legendary Gyros for their mid-day draft meal. We've heard it's pretty good and you get a lot for what you pay for,' said Winkle. Josh Zimmerman of Steven's Point waited more than 20 minutes in the line for Heaven's Table BBQ, a Milwaukee-based restaurant. His meal choice? The Heaven's Table pulled pork sandwich made with hickory and cherry wood smoked pork, seasoned with a house blend and served on a bun for $15. Zimmerman said the price-point was a little high, but the sandwich was worth it for the flavor and portion. Travis Benter agreed. "It's got great seasoning and it's a pretty decent portion too," Benter said. The kiosk also sells brisket sandwiches for $16, house-baked beans for $6 and coleslaw for $5. Green Bay's own Lil Jamaica was a fan favorite as many waited 15 minutes in line. The authentic Jamaican-cuisine restaurant is selling its signature bowls, rice and beans topped with a choice of protein. Customers could choose from the jerk chicken bowl, jerk pork bowl, curry chicken bowl and a bowl made with shredded jerk chicken instead of a whole chicken leg, for $15 each. Lance Myers, a Green Bay native, said he's visited the restaurant a few times outside of the draft and knew it would be a good choice. "I've been to Jamaica three times and this is pretty close to the real thing," Myers said. The Marq Supper Club, based in the town of Lawrence, just south of De Pere, highlights popular Wisconsin dishes at the draft with its menu. When Sheila Hurt and Gary Stinson saw the kiosk, they didn't have to debate too long on where they'd be getting their meal from. Hurt chose the fish fry, made with two pieces of perch fillets, french fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce for $20. "We're from Eau Claire but we just really wanted some Wisconsin food," Hurt said. Customers in the more than 20-minute line could also choose from a beer brat and fries for $15, a fried perch sandwich with coleslaw, cheddar cheese and French fries for $19 and cheese curds with homemade dressing for $9. Reach Jelissa Burns at 920-453-5107 or jburns1@ Follow her on X (Twitter) at @burns_jelissa or on Instagram at burns_jelissa. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: These food kiosks are worth the wait, according to fans at the NFL draft
