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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai's street where Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's billions didn't count and 'noisy' celebrities aren't welcome
Live Events The club that said no Money talks, refinement shouts louder (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In Mumbai, a city that feeds on ambition, there is still one address where just being rich is not enough. Pedder Road , home to the country's top tycoons, quietly reminds the city that old social rules still hold on Mumbai, Munch and Market with Chintan Vasani on Instagram, journalist Vishal Bhargava gave a rare look at this zone where money alone cannot buy you Road is dotted with mansions and towers. From one window, you might spot the Tata chairman's residence. Next door, Mukesh Ambani's Antilia looms over the skyline. Yet this is not Bandra. Bhargava explained, 'Pedder Road, you have the rich and the super rich. In one building where the TATA chairman stays, next to that is Antilia, where Mukesh Ambani stays. So Bandra has celebrities, here celebrities struggle to buy a home. Many societies don't want Bollywood actors . They think of them as a nuisance.'The idea is simple. Fame is noise. Residents here want quiet. If a star wants to buy a flat, they might find hidden barriers at every some, it goes beyond housing. The Willingdon Club stands as a century-old marker of the city's hush-hush elite circles. Bhargava revealed, 'They do not like Bollywood actors, but do not like anybody who they think is not sophisticated and refined.'Then he gave an example that says it all. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala , India's Big Bull, turned Rs 5,000 into $5.5 billion. He tried three times to join the Willingdon Club. Every time, the answer was no. Bhargava put it plain, 'So, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the billionaire stock investor, tried to get membership into the Willington club three times, all three times they rejected him. So it's not that you have money, it's that money is not enough in Peddar Road, you need to have something more than money. The rich and famous can be a disqualification, rich and super rich give you a chance, but rich and sophisticated have better odds than rich and famous good one.'Jhunjhunwala, often called India's Warren Buffett, knew markets better than most. But in Pedder Road, refinement beats reputation. Bhargava said, 'They don't want the loud, they want the refined.'The message is clear. In Pedder Road, loud fame is frowned upon. Quiet lineage is Road's snob value has deep roots. Back in 1879, it was named after W. G. Pedder, Bombay's municipal commissioner. Today, the official name is Dr Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg, honouring the founder of the Indian Medical Association and the first mayor of Bombay after Independence. Most Mumbaikars still call it Pedder stretch begins just past Kemps Corner's flyover and climbs through one of the city's oldest elite zones before ending near Haji Ali
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chuck E. Cheese opens spin-off arcades for adults — including one in New York
Where a kid can be an…adult? Famed animatronic restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese is launching a spin-off dubbed 'Chuck's Arcade' complete with arcades for adults as 'a modern-day love letter' to their fans — and aging consumers. The grown-up version of the kiddie arcade will be complete with retro arcade games, including Galaga alongside more violent ones left out of the tykes' terrain like Mortal Kombat and Halo, according to a press release. Advertisement 4 Chuck E. Cheese is launching a spin-off brand called 'Chuck's Arcade' for adults. Chuck's Arcade So far, 10 have opened in malls across the United States in New York, Connecticut, Florida, Oklahoma, Georgia, Texas, New Hampshire and Missouri. The New York spot is located in Victor, about 22 miles southeast of Rochester. Each location is 'overseen by an animatronic character' from the company's lineup, ranging from Chuck E. Cheese himself to lesser-known icons from Munch's Make Believe Band that were discontinued at all locations in 2023 except one in California. Advertisement 4 The adult arcade features a prize counter complete with 'old-school merch.' Chuck's Arcade The adult arcades will be complete with a prize counter including 'old-school merch' for big ticket earners alongside the expected mountain of candy. Others will include food — and alcohol catered to their now-legal base. David McKillips, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese, figured expanding was a 'natural evolution' the company needed after a sweeping remodel of all 500 locations worldwide. 'Chuck E. Cheese has spent decades mastering the arcade experience — it's in our DNA,' McKillips assured. Advertisement 4 The adult arcade will include a mix of retro arcade machines and virtual reality games. Chuck's Arcade 4 Each location will be overseen by one of the franchise's animatronic characters. Chuck's Arcade Five years ago, the parent company for Chuck E. Cheese filed for bankruptcy after being beaten and battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, it poured $350 million into remodels and rolled out a new pricing tier system to cater to families with stricter budgets. In 2023, the company was exploring auction options with investment banking powerhouse Goldman Sachs for up to $1 billion.
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chuck E. Cheese opens 10 new retro-style arcades: See locations
Chuck E. Cheese has unlocked a new endeavor: Retro-style shopping mall arcades. In late June, CEC Entertainment, Chuck E. Cheese's parent company, unveiled Chuck's Arcade, retro-style arcades located in 10 shopping malls across the country. The arcades feature various games and merchandise counters, but unlike traditional Chuck E. Cheese's, for the most part, do not offer a food selection. The new Chuck's Arcades were created by retheming and renovating existing shopping mall Fun Spot Arcades, which were already owned by CEC Entertainment, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. The new arcades come five years after CEC Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020. Amid the pandemic, the company closed 45 locations, including 11 that closed before COVID hit. In 2019, the company reported losing $29 million, a court filing stated, and in 2020, CEC Entertainment lost more than 90% of its revenue, despite offering delivery and takeout food, per previous USA TODAY reporting. A CEC Entertainment spokesperson told USA TODAY that the company returned to pre-COVID revenue in 2023, and what has driven the company's recovery is the remodeling of more than 475 Chuck E. Cheese locations nationwide. "Our $350 million investment has delivered noticeable results, with traffic growth at levels we haven't seen in nearly five decades," the company spokesperson said. "Chuck's Arcade is a unique addition, designed for guests who grew up with Chuck E. Cheese and asked for more. While it's not expected to fundamentally change our business, it meets the needs of this loyal segment." Chuck E. Cheese: The show is over for Munch's Make Believe band at all Chuck E. Cheese locations but one What is Chuck's Arcade? Chuck's Arcade is a spinoff of the original Chuck E. Cheese experience. Located in shopping malls, the arcades feature both classic and new games. Classics include Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Mortal Kombat, Donkey Kong and Centipede, and new offerings include Jurassic Park, Halo and Connect Four Hoops, according to a news release. Is Chuck's Arcade only for adults? No, Chuck's Arcade is for all ages. The arcades are just marketed for "adults and life-long fans" of Chuck. E Cheese, a news release states. Does Chuck's Arcade sell food? The majority of Chuck's Arcades do not sell food like a traditional Chuck E. Cheese. The exception is Chuck's Arcade and Pizzeria in Kansas City, Missouri, which offers a full Chuck E. Cheese menu, including beer and wine, a CEC Entertainment spokesperson said. Do Chuck's Arcades feature animatronic bands? No, sadly, Munch's Make Believe Band is a part of the past. The animatronic band was removed from locations and discontinued in 2023. However, each arcade does feature a non-moving animatronic statue, including Chuck E. Cheese or another member of the band, a CEC Entertainment spokesperson said. Where are Chuck's Arcades located? As of July 3, 10 Chuck's Arcades locations are open: Another location will open at Brea Mall in Brea, California, in August, a CEC Entertainment spokesperson told USA TODAY. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police make another firearm-related arrest at Naperville Topgolf lot, total up to 12 for the year
Police apprehended another person on a firearm-related charge at Naperville Topgolf this weekend, putting the tally for the year at 12. Yezreel Salter, 26, of Lynwood, was taken into custody Friday night on one count each of felony aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver and possession of 10 grams or less of cannabis. Officers were performing a proactive foot patrol of the Topgolf parking lot at 3211 Odyssey Court when they observed suspected drugs, open alcohol and a handgun in plain view inside a parked, unoccupied Dodge Charger, according to Naperville police spokeswoman Kelley Munch. An inquiry into the registered owner of the car, determined to be Salter, indicated he did not possess a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, Munch said. Officers watched for the vehicle's occupants to return, made contact with Salter as the driver and recovered an open bottle of tequila, cannabis and a loaded handgun, Munch said. Salter's next court appearance is scheduled for June 23, according to DuPage County court records. With his arrest, there have now been a dozen gun-related arrests in or near the facility's parking lot this year, Munch confirmed. Most recently, police arrested Delfino Andrade Jr., 32, of Chicago, on May 24 outside the business on felony charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance. In April alone, police made five such arrests in the facility's lot. Topgolf arrests this year started up again in early February after a nearly four-month break. Gun-related arrests outside the business have been making headlines for nearly two years. Ahead of this year, Naperville police made 25 arrests on gun-related offenses outside Topgolf between August 2023 and October 2024. tkenny@
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police make another firearm-related arrest at Naperville Topgolf lot, total up to 12 for the year
Police apprehended another person on a firearm-related charge at Naperville Topgolf this weekend, putting the tally for the year at 12. Yezreel Salter, 26, of Lynwood, was taken into custody Friday night on one count each of felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver and possession of 10 grams or less of cannabis. Officers were performing a proactive foot patrol of the Topgolf parking lot at 3211 Odyssey Court when they observed suspected drugs, open alcohol and a handgun in plain view inside a parked, unoccupied Dodge Charger, according to Naperville police spokeswoman Kelley Munch. An inquiry into the registered owner of the car, determined to be Salter, indicated he did not possess a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, Munch said. Officers watched for the vehicle's occupants to return, made contact with Salter as the driver and recovered an open bottle of tequila, cannabis and a loaded handgun, Munch said. Salter's next court appearance is scheduled for June 23, according to DuPage County court records. With his arrest, there have now been a dozen gun-related arrests in or near the facility's parking lot this year, Munch confirmed. Most recently, police arrested Delfino Andrade Jr., 32, of Chicago, on May 24 outside the business on felony charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance. In April alone, police made five such arrests in the facility's lot. Topgolf arrests this year started up again in early February after a nearly four-month break. Gun-related arrests outside the business have been making headlines for nearly two years. Ahead of this year, Naperville police made 25 arrests on gun-related offenses outside Topgolf between August 2023 and October 2024. tkenny@
