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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
5 NBA players who have their own alcohol brands - LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Dwyane Wade, and more
5 NBA players who have their own alcohol brands (Image Credit: Getty Images) Alcohol and sports? A combination looks rare but intriguing. Beyond basketball, NBA legends like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Dwyane Wade, and a few more have their own alcohol brands. Recently, Stephen Curry registered the presence of his Bourbon brand, Gentleman's Cut, at the BottleRock Concert in Napa Valley. Similarly, Dwyane Wade is well-known for his alcohol-based venture, Wade Cellars. Apparently, the pursuit of luxury and lavish tastes attracts NBA players, leading to ventures like the wine business. Let's dive deep into the list of 5 NBA players who have tasted success with their alcohol brands. 1. Dwyane Wade owns Wade Cellars Former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade is known for his passion for food and beverages. With a desire to offer premium wines and to create opportunities for the underrepresented, Wade decided to venture into the wine business. He partnered with Napa Valley legend Jayson Pahlmeyer in 2014 to give a kickstart to his dream project. Wade expanded Wade Cellars to produce wines in both the accessible and premium ranges. How to make the wine business more inclusive was the idea behind Wade Cellar's establishment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Even Beautiful Women Have Their 'Oops' Moments Read More Undo Dwyane learned in depth about the processes and business models to impart a robust framework to Wade Cellars. His efforts paid off, and in 2021, Wade Cellars won a place among one of the Wine Business Monthly's Hot Brands. 2. LeBron James co-owns Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal LeBron James worked in the guidance of Main Street Advisors alongside his business manager, Maverick Carter, to own a premium Tequila brand, Lobos 1707. The venture was founded by Diego Osorio in 2020. Lobos 1707 is available in different expressions, such as Joven, Reposado, Extra Añejo, and Mezcal Artesanal. Of these, the limited editions of Extra Añejo are often promoted by LeBron James. The upscale focus on experience and quality separates Lobos 1707 from various celebrity-backed tequilas. According to a report by the Spirit Business site, LeBron James chose to invest in Lobos 1707 owing to the centuries-old barrel ageing and distillation method with which it was made. 3. Michael Jordan's signature alcohol brand is Cincoro Tequila A chance bonding over tequila with NBA team owners like Jeanie Buss, Wes Edens, Emilia Fazzalari, and Wyc Grousbeck in 2016 led Michael Jordan to start Cincoro Tequila in 2019. When great ideas and entrepreneurs jam, the pathbreaking business ideas develop. Cincoro Tequila is the finest example of this theory. Cin means five, and Coro means gold in Spanish. The name itself represented the five owners' pursuit of upscale experiences. Its expressions developed in underground cellars where American whisky barrels were used for ageing. Among the various expressions, the ultra-luxury expression is Extra Añejo, which is aged for more than three years. Another expression, Reposado, won Double Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Michael Jordan fulfilled his desire to amalgamate luxury and lifestyle with this alcohol brand, and presented it as 'luxury sipping tequila,' as reported in 19TH, a lifestyle magazine. With international expansion across continents, Cincoro Tequila has achieved a global footprint. 4. Stephen Curry owns alcohol brand - Gentleman's Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Stephen Curry has diverse interests outside basketball. An alcohol brand is one of his various ventures that he works passionately for. Under his company, SC30 Inc., Curry launched a flagship bourbon brand, The Gentleman's Cut. He partnered with John Schwartz of Napa's Amuse Bouche Winery and Boone County Distilling Co. in Kentucky to make his alcohol business idea a reality. The Gentleman's Cut offers premium wine aged in fine white oak barrels for 5-7 years. It is further distilled in copper pot stills and offered in notes like vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and a few selected others. Stephen Curry recently launched the Player Exclusive Father and Son Edition, which is aged 16 years. He did so to mark his and his father Dell's NBA journey. McCollum's wine venture is called McCollum Heritage 91 One of the various businesses that changed the food and wine landscape is CJ McCollum's wine venture. He thought about launching the wine brand McCollum Heritage 91 during the NBA Bubble in 2020. In an interview with Decanter in 2021, he shared details about how players' influences and vivid tastes inspired the launch of the brand. The business idea was seeded when he stocked 84 wine bottles in his room and tried almost all at leisure. He turned his growing passion for wine into a business venture. After partnering with Adelsheim Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains and winemaker Gina Hennen, he introduced McCollum Heritage 91. The brand name is his idea of paying tribute to his McCollum lineage and contains his birth year, 1991, too. By limiting the purchase to only six bottles per buyer, McCollum introduced the factor of exclusivity in the marketing plan. It paid back, and eventually, the wine business became a success. McCollum's wine business is known for its sustainability, as the vineyards are built in volcanic soils. His wine business is a prime example where luxury and sustainability thrive together. Also Read: Stephen Curry enjoys offseason vibes at BottleRock Napa Valley while promoting Gentleman's Cut Bourbon Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time Out
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Ambassadors Clubhouse
A party place! A jangly, sparkly, mirrored monument to maximalism. This ain't your daddy's high-end Indian JKS Restaurants restaurant. Ambassadors Clubhouse (the lack of an apostrophe will never not be annoying) is the latest from the group that brought you (among others) Trishna in Marylebone and Gymkhana in Mayfair. So you get very very nice food (in this case from the Punjab region), an opulent and tasteful colour palette, super-attentive staff and a knuckle-whitening bill at the end. All part of the magical JKS formula. This place is designed for ostentatious blowouts And the AC has a USP: this is a fun palace. The desi rap music is slightly loud, which means diners have to slightly raise their voices which, in turn, means the place has a slightly raucous atmosphere. The dining room is built around a studiously fabulous circular bar which sits beneath an eye-catching domed, scaled recess. And the patterned carpets leading to the toilets are pretty damn bold! As I say: fun. This place is designed for ostentatious blowouts. Dying to lose a few hundred quid (or more) across an evening spent on a heated veranda, pouring your friends champagne, while dish after dish of richly sauced and elegantly plated food slowly submerges you into a curry coma? This is the restaurant for you. Our meal included a cheeky trio of BBQ butter-chicken chops, three charred and chutney-fied spiced mega prawns and a lusciously creamy chicken patiala. Nothing wrong with any of it! Well balanced, expertly cooked and spiced judiciously (if a bit on the cautious side.) The lamb matka was a standout dish. Served in the titular clay pot, the large chunks of tender lamb bathe in a deep and groovy gravy. If the Ambassadors Clubhouse does have one shortcoming, it's that it's all a bit one note. Yes, the note is posh. But it's still a note. Like being waterboarded with Champagne; it's overpowering. People who don't like their food on the rich or sweet side might struggle (there ain't much heat or spice to cut through the creaminess) but what it does, it does well. And, as ever, price is a serious consideration. For £65 the three lamb chops should be mind-shatteringly transcendent, not just 'good'. Still, Ambassadors Clubhouse is a highly enjoyable, lip-smacking feast (for those that can afford it). If only the cooking packed as much pizzas as the decor. The vibe A busy, buzzy hangout for big spenders. I don't want to say 'it looks like a powerful drug lord's favourite restaurant' but… it does. The downstairs features a lot of tiger print. The food Generously portioned dishes from across the Punjab region (so both Indian and Pakistani), featuring items cooked on the tandoor, three types of biriyani and slow-cooked karahi dishes. The drink A huge number of fancy beverages, including not one but three types of Punjabi margaritas. We had the tandoori one, featuring pineapple and Mezcal. It was great. Time Out tip Intimidated by the cost? Things are slightly cheaper on the three course lunch and pre-theatre set menu, which is available Monday to Sunday from 12-3pm and Monday to Wednesday from 5.30-6pm for £36 per person.
What's On
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
9 things to do in Dubai this weekend: March 21 to 23
Looking for things to do in Dubai this weekend? We're here to save you the trouble of searching… There are lots of options and you won't be bored for a second if you're looking for something to do in Dubai this weekend. We're coming up to the end of Ramadan (nearly) so nows your chance to experience some iftars, suhoors, and the Ramadan spa deals that are happening. There are still Ramadan sales in many shops too… Have a nice weekend. Friday, March 21 Get unlimited Dim Sum Step into the stunning MìMì Meì Faìr in Downtown Dubai to indulge in an endless array of expertly crafted dumplings inspired by the famed dim sum parlours of China and Hong Kong. MìMì Meì Faìr's Unlimited Dim Sum Experience is designed to satisfy every craving and transport guests to the heart of dim sum tradition. It's on Monday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm. MìMì Meì Faìr, Downtown Dubai, Monday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm, Dhs108 per person @ Do an iftar Celebrate the essence of Ramadan at HuQQabaz Jumeirah. Gather with your loved ones, share stories, and indulge in a delicious dining experience while spending some much needed time together. HuQQabaz Jumeirah, from sunset until 8pm. Tel: 800 47 229 @huqqabazdubai Try SLRP-ing There's a new Ramen hotspot in Dubai Mall. SLRP Ramen by 3Fils has opened its doors. On the menu, you will find steaming bowls of freshly-made ramen, sizzling kushiyaki skewers, hand-made indomie dishes, and burgers. SLRP Ramen, The District – Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, open daily 10am to 12am, @ Saturday, March 22 Join a Rare supper club Rare Brasserie & Bar is hosting another rendition of their fantastic supper club this weekend. The supper club is in collaboration with another great homegrown brand, Lila Taqueria. The evening is all about connection, shared tables, big flavours, and even bigger conversations. It's Dhs400 or Dhs600 with Mezcal pairing. RARE Brasserie & Bar, C2 Licensed District, City Walk, Saturday March 22, 8pm, @theraredxb Go running, but in a run club If you're into fitness and you're looking for something to do in Dubai this weekend, Dubai's outdoor run clubs are turning morning miles into social meet-ups, bringing together people who want to move, connect, and make exercise feel less like a chore. If you're looking for a new way to move, this might be it. There's a Feels x Humantra on Saturdays for you to try. Kite Beach, Saturdays, 6am-7am Make a charming accessory The Charm Bar is your one-stop-shop for all things charm and cheer related. Here, you can build your own charm bracelets and necklaces, and even create charm accessories for your shoes, bags, keychains and more. Basically, personalise anything and everything. @thecharmbarofficial Sunday, March 23 Visit the new KIRA There's a gorgeous new restaurant just opened in the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. KIRA blends Mediterranean and Asian in the best way possible. The decor is also stunning with indoor and outdoor areas and a gorgeous view of the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Try the lemon for dessert… KIRA, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, open daily 12pm to 2am, @kirarestaurant Head for a Sunday Roast Treat yourself for a delicious Sunday roast that honours cherished family traditions at Bull & Bear by Marc Hardiman, where each dish is a tribute to the warmth and comfort of the chef's grandmother's cooking. Chef Patron Marc Hardiman transforms classic recipes into culinary artistry. Try the the sage and onion stuffed maize-fed chicken, the 24-hour slow cooked shoulder of lamb with Baharat spices and pomegranates molasses or the dry-aged beef striploin with all the trimmings. Yum. Bull & Bear, DIFC, Sundays 1pm to 4pm starting from Dhs140, @ G-O Beach O Beach is always a good choice and the weather is perfect at the moment for a little poolside party if you're looking for something to do this weekend in Dubai. Head down to the Ibiza-famous beach club and enjoy the incredible entertainment and fun vibes that it's known for. Sunday's are for the ladies and there are 250 limited packages for fierce and fabulous ladies which includes a premium seated area, unlimited drinks including a selection of cocktails and mocktails and a main dish from our chef's special menu. O Beach Dubai, Dubai Harbour, from 12pm to 4pm, Dhs195, Tel: +97 (0) 1528580464, @obeachdubai
FACT
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
FACT Award winning Lila Taqueria teams up with RARE Brasserie & Bar
Dubai is home to sensational supper clubs. Now, RARE Brasserie & Bar is teaming up with the FACT award-winning Lila Taqueria. Taking place on 22 March, the one-off supper club takes place at RARE in City Walk. RARE is back with Volume 2 of its superb supper club series. RARE prides itself on its New York bar meets Parisian brasserie vibe. Lila Taqueria is a homegrown concept that serves Mexican food and drinks. The menu includes wood-fired dishes, and handmade tortillas using traditional methods. The RARE and Lila Taqueria supper club is a rare opportunity to enjoy a one-off menu, which combines the two concepts. Connection is at the heart of the experience, which brings strangers together around the table. Expect shared tables and a fusion of influences across the food and drinks. Starters include botanas, a shared platter filled with epazote, oaxacan cheese, tuna tostadas with salsa macha, and quesadillas loaded with squash blossoms. Mains bring the heat, and are superb for sharing. Dishes include wood-grilled head-on prawns with green pistachio mole, and slow-cooked short rib with oaxacan black mole. Sides include duck-fat roasted baby potatoes with wood-smoked ancho chile and a crisp heirloom lettuce salad with Mexican dukkah spice. Desserts include the Oaxacan chocolate and candied orange flan. A Mezcal pairing is available, and the three cocktails use Mezcal Amaras Verde. Shaw Lash is at the helm of the Lila brand. She was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She studied under Dianne Kennedy and learned about the history of Mexican cuisine. Over her career, she has specialised in Mexican food and opened restaurants across Chicago and New York. The Lila team pride themselves on the freshly sourced ingredients and authentic flavours. The heirloom corn comes from farmers in Mexico and is ground daily into masa to create perfect hand-pressed tortillas, resulting in a distinguished flavour profile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rare (@theraredxb) Tickets are available now for the RARE and Lila Taqueria supper club. Tickets start from AED 400, and AED 600 for the Mezcal pairing. Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Dubai. GO: Visit for more information.
CBC
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Shared Planet: incredible 4K wildlife series shows how humans can live in harmony with the natural world
Social Sharing This stunning new nature series is all about hope. Shared Planet, a four-part documentary series from The Nature of Things, reveals inspiring, untold stories of people and wildlife flourishing — together – all over the world. In our current age of devastating environmental challenges, Shared Planet offers an alternative for our future. There are unique benefits that come with sharing space with nature; the series spans dozens of countries and visits people from all walks of life who are interacting with nature in innovative ways that benefit humans, habitats and wildlife. Farming mezcal with the help of bats 17 days ago Duration 4:58 Bats aren't bad - just ask this Mexican farmer, who's agave farm now relies on the small flying mammals to help protect his mezcal business for the future. Watch Shared Planet on CBC Gem. Go into the heart of our cities where people are bringing nature back into urban spaces, then to the open savannahs of Kenya where locals are living alongside lions. Visit Mezcal makers in Mexico who are attracting bats to improve their agave crops. Shared Planet dives into watery worlds, where protecting coral reefs creates a fish haven and improves the lives of locals, and heads into the trees to discover how people are reshaping the way they live and work in forests, while coexisting and protecting wildlife. Produced by the Emmy-winning team behind Wild Canada, Wild Canadian Year and Wild Canadian Weather, Shared Planet captures the beauty and intricacies of our natural world, immersing audiences in breathtaking landscapes with unforgettable characters.
