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The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I visited Dublin's newest foodie destination beloved by celebs with the city's biggest heated courtyard
OLD Fashioned Sam's is open mere months and is already a firm favourite with Ireland's glitterati as well as celebs, with stars like Ellie Goulding and Steve Buscemi visiting. The venue isn't just a restaurant or bar - it's a three-storey vibe. 5 Start your journey on the first floor in Laura's - perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner with dishes you'll love 5 Sam's spacious courtyard complete with heaters and a retractable roof to keep things cozy year-round Whether you're sipping cocktails in the courtyard, tucking into delicious fare at Laura's, or pretending you're in the roaring twenties downstairs in the parlour, this place has it all. So, let's start at the top. Laura's restaurant is the perfect spot for a long lunch or a date night to remember. Impossibly chic and stylish, Laura's isn't just a pretty face; it's serving up dishes that are worth shouting about. For starters you can feast on offerings like house wings - divine - fresh and spicy grilled gambas, or fresh and zingy tuna tartare amongst other treats. READ MORE IN TRAVEL For main course, you can choose from pan-fried halibut, Wagyu beef burger, duck breast or a 10oz fillet steak, a premium cut cooked to perfection. The short rib simply fell off the bone and was delicious accompanied with burnt onion mash, Malbec jus, glazed rainbow carrots topped off with cashew and peanut chilli crunch. For veggies the pulled mushroom pita is proof that plant-based doesn't mean boring. SIP SIP HOORAY Head downstairs to Sam's front bar and sun terrace. Most read in City The cocktail bar spills into the city's biggest heated courtyard, complete with retractable roof. Rain or shine, you're sorted. The spacious outdoor space with its striking red-and-white striped awning, is reminiscent of a Parisian brasserie, softened with lush hanging greenery and warm lighting, making it a truly unique alfresco experience in the heart of Dublin city centre. It's perfect for a cosy winter night under the stars - and where else could be better this summer, as And if you fancy something cosier? Head downstairs to Sam's Parlour, a basement speakeasy dripping in 1920s glamour. It's the kind of place Gatsby himself would've booked a table at. FROM ZERO TO HERO Chris, Brendan, and Liam Kelly, the three brothers behind the Chris Kelly Group, are well known for their portfolio of award-winning bars, restaurants, and hotels across Ireland. Their latest venture marks a new chapter in their hospitality journey. Liam explained: 'Opening Old Fashioned Sam's in the run-up to Christmas was no small feat, especially given that this space was recently a car park and an office. 'To see it now, transformed into this elegant and vibrant space, is incredible. It's a completely new direction for us, but we couldn't be happier with how it has turned out. "I'm so proud of everyone involved. And a big thank you to my family for their patience with me throughout this huge renovation job.' And he added that Laura's is the final piece of the puzzle saying: 'Old Fashioned Sam's is about creating a stylish but welcoming space where people can enjoy great food, cocktails, and atmosphere under one roof. We're beyond excited.' THREE STOREYS OF FUN Laura's is now open for lunch and dinner, and trust us, you'll want to book ahead. Because in a city full of great spots Old Fashioned Sam's is the one everyone's talking about. From car park to culinary paradise, Dublin's social scene has gotten a serious upgrade. Old Fashioned Sam's is now open daily from 10:30am, with Laura 's welcoming diners for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. Find them online and on Instagram . There are also selected two for €16 cocktails being served all day every Monday to Friday. 5 There's something for all taste buds at Laura's 5 Welcome to Old Fashioned Sam's – a massive three-story experience, each level with its own unique vibe 5 Steve Buscemi with Chef Zach at Old Fashioned Sam's
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Amazon Flex delivery driver has car stolen while dropping off packages in North Austin
The Brief An Amazon Flex delivery driver said her car was stolen while she was dropping off packages The thief is now using the woman's EBT card that was left inside the car Amazon responded to the incident AUSTIN, Texas - An Amazon Flex delivery driver said her car was stolen while she was dropping off packages. Local perspective Stephanie Board was delivering packages for Amazon early Sunday morning. "I took the route that was from 3:15 a.m all the way until like seven o'clock, and I was almost done, so I was excited when I was on my route because I was like, ok, it's about 6:30-ish, I'm almost done. So here I am just determined to get it done and get back to my kids," delivery driver Stephanie Board said. She said she pulled up to a home in the Quail Creek Neighborhood in North Austin, her car was still running. "I'm just thinking, you know, I'm going to hop in and out real quickly," Board said. Board said she grabbed the package out of her car, walked to the front door, dropped it off, and scanned it. When she turned around, Board said, "I look up and I see a guy that I've never seen before. He hops out of a Mercedes, I think it was, and he gets into the driver's side of my car." Board said she tried to stop the man. "I kind of try to get in front of him to stop him from taking the vehicle, but he still goes around and leaves in the vehicle," Board said. She said it felt like a movie. "Panicking, nervous, just disbelief and distraught that something like this was happening," Board said. Apparently, her car had all of her personal items inside, including her credit, debit, and social security cards. "I see that they are currently using my EBT card. They were at the local Sam's that was out south, and it looks like they were at some supermarkets here in the East Austin area, so they're all over Austin, so you might want to just be mindful," Board said. Board and her son have a message to whoever is behind this. "Just do the right thing and return the car because you've taken away from a mother that's trying to support her kids and have a survival for them and stable living," Board said. "I would just like for the person to just give us our car," Board's son, Demarion Ewing said. What they're saying Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly released a statement on the incident: "Our team has reached out to Ms. Board to offer support and assistance relating to this unfortunate incident. Safety is our top priority, which is why we continue to innovate and invest in comprehensive safety measures that help keep Amazon Flex delivery partners and the communities they serve safe. In addition to contacting law enforcement, Amazon's 24/7 Emergency Assistance Helpline stands ready to provide support to delivery partners if unexpected situations arise." Amazon does provide various forms of assistance when situations arise, including filing insurance claims to help drivers and pay for missed delivery blocks. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How Much Sam's Club Customers Buy When They Order Pizza Delivery
You can order pizza delivery from Sam's Club. The people who do are getting it with more than just toppings, loading up carts to the tune of triple-digit dollars. Sam's, the warehouse operation run by Walmart (WMT), in May said delivery of its Member's Mark pizzas—a hot 16-inch version costs about $9—would be available nationwide by the end of the month. Members can schedule a window or pay up for "express" delivery within three hours. Those pizza orders are turning into wins for Sam's, Walmart CFO John David Rainey said Tuesday. "You may hear that and think, 'Gosh, that can't be very economical for you to deliver a pizza to someone from a club,'" Rainey said at a conference, a transcript of which was made available by AlphaSense. "Here's the thing: The average basket size of a pizza delivery is over $100." Pizza is a competitive business, with entrants coming not only from the kind of places you might think—pizza chains, grocery stores selling frozen and other varieties—but also places like Casey's General Stores (CASY), which is currently promoting a BBQ brisket variety, and Costco (COST), which sells take-and-bake pies along with slices for snacking shoppers. For Sam's, which accounted for about 16% of Walmart's U.S. revenue in its last full year, the pies are driving sales of other, non-pizza, goods. (The company is seeing a similar effect with rotisserie chickens, executives have said.) "Members are taking advantage of the broad assortment that we have, and while we are getting a pizza delivered, providing general merchandise or other items to go along with that, which makes that eCommerce delivery very attractive from an economic perspective for us," Rainey said. Read the original article on Investopedia
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Walmart's Sam's Club offers membership deal Costco doesn't
When you join Costco or Sam's Club, most people consider the membership fee relatively irrelevant. If you buy regularly at either chain, you certainly get that money back in savings over time and one big-ticket purchase can more than fully pay back the cost of joining. Costco COST sells two memberships. A Gold Star membership costs $65 and gets you access to the company's warehouses, gas stations, and its website. Related: Starbucks faces huge new rival Nearly half of members, however, opt for an Executive Membership which costs twice as much ($130) but comes with 2% cash back up to $1,250 annually. At the end of the second quarter, Costco (COST) had 36.9 million paid Executive Memberships, up 9.1% versus last year. "Executive Members now represent 47.1% of paid members and 73.8% of worldwide sales," according to CFO Gary Millerchip. Sam's Club offers a similar structure. A Club Membership costs $50 per year and gets you access to the chain's website, warehouse clubs, and gas stations. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter For $110, Sam's Club sells Plus memberships which includes includes 2% "Sam's Cash," back but only up to $500 per year. Plus members also get some other benefits. "Plus membership includes early shopping and early Curbside Pickup, so you can get in before the crowds," the chain shared on its website. It's very rare, if not impossible, to find a deal on a Costco membership. If it happens, it's almost always being subsidized by a third party. Sam's Club deals where you pay a reduced first-year fee and get a gift card to pop up from time to time. The warehouse club also offers one regular discount membership. The chain shared the details on its website. "Sam's Club wants to give back to seniors, 50 years or older by offering seniors a special membership offer. Qualified seniors who join Sam's Club online as a new member will receive a 60% discount on a Club membership or $50 off a Sam's Club Plus membership. Join as a Plus member and get free Curbside Pickup, free Delivery from Club on eligible orders of $50 or more, free shipping on eligible orders of $50 or more and early shopping at select locations," the company shared. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior Most 50-year-olds likely do not consider themselves seniors. AARP, however, an association that markets to "seniors," considers 50 its entry-level age (although anyone over 18 can join). Walmart (WMT) has committed to expand and improve the Sam's Club brand. The company has also been delivering strong results for its parent company. "Sam's Club U.S. comp sales ex-fuel increased nearly 7%, with strong growth in transactions, including strength in Member's Mark. eCommerce grew 27%, led by triple-digit growth in club-fulfilled delivery and double-digit growth in pickup," Walmart CFO John David Rainey shared during hIs company's first-quarter earnings call. Rainey touted in-store and online improvements Sam's Club has made. "Member's value the convenience of Scan & Go and their usage of this tool continues to grow, with penetration increasing 600 basis points versus last year. Over 50% of our members now transact digitally in some form with Sam's, online or using digital solutions in club," he added. Sam's Club does not provide as much information on membership numbers as Costco does. Still, the numbers were strong. "In the US, Sam's Club continued to see steady growth in member counts, renewal rates and increased penetration of Plus members, resulting in membership income growth of 9.6%, " the CFO share.d Related: Costco quietly makes payment change members will love Costco had strong overall membership growth as well. "We ended Q2 with 78.4 million paid household members, up 6.8% versus last year, and 140.6 million cardholders, up 6.6% year over year," according to Millerchip. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spring sale alert: Sam's Club annual memberships are just $20 — that's 60% off
Sam's Club memberships are a fan favorite for a reason: The impressive savings are pretty much guaranteed all year long, including any time you shop for groceries, household essentials (toilet paper, anyone?), tech gadgets and more. While entering the warehouse doesn't come free (you have to pay to join the club), we'll let you in on a little secret: The retailer is currently offering an annual membership for just $20 — that's a whopping 60% off — at Sam's Club spring sale. You'll want to hurry, though. The deal ends on May 12. There are lots of great deals to grab this weekend, but this one should be at the top of your "can't miss" list. For just $20 — about the cost of dinner — you can earn huge savings at Sam's Club for 356 days. That's a whopping $30 off the usual price tag. Think of it this way: You'll get lower prices on everything from household staples (laundry detergent, toilet paper, milk) to big-ticket items (TVs, vacuums) just by spending a little over $1.50 per month. Pretty sweet, huh? Our prediction: You'll become a regular at the Club and a true super-saver, whether you shop online, on the app or in person. Beyond the big membership discount and everyday low prices on products, there are many perks to being a member. Here's a peek at what's in store: ✔️ 12-month Club membership for you and one other person in your household ✔️ Extra Instant Savings markdowns on already-low prices ✔️ Faster checkout with Scan & Go ✔️ Free curbside pickup with orders of $50+ ✔️ Express delivery for just $12 ✔️ Sam's cash back when you use a Sam's Club Mastercard ✔️ Low gas prices You'll also have access to the Sam's Club app. Customers sing its praises and use it for deliveries, ordering curbside pickup and the Scan & Go, which lets you buy as you shop! Said one customer: "Scan and Go is the best invention ever, it even works at the gas pumps!" Added another: "So much quicker. I can't comprehend the people who still use self-checkout or the checkout lines." Looking for even more benefits? You'll want to check out the upgraded Sam's Club Plus membership, which is currently $60 — that's $50 off. In addition to the standard gets, Plus members enjoy free curbside pickup with no minimum needed, early shopping at select locations and free delivery on qualifying orders when you spend a minimum of $50. But the most exciting new offer for Plus members is the free same-day delivery on orders over $50 placed by 1 p.m.
