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Eater
8 hours ago
- Business
- Eater
Greek Group Balos Announces New Italian Restaurant Downtown
Skip to main content Current eater city: Washington, D.C. Plus, Carmine's marks 15-year milestone and more intel Jun 27, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC Downtown is getting a chic Italian spot from rapidly expanding Balos Restaurant Group. The upscale newcomer will be called Sorella, per a rep, and span nearly 10,000 square feet (1800 M Street NW). Landlord Columbia Property Trust, which is in the midst of renovating the 10-story office tower, confirms the 15-year restaurant lease on the ground floor. While the 'all-new concept' is in the 'very early stages,' the look and menu is going for 'Amalfi Coast' vibes. Co-owners Joe Ragonese, Tom Tsiplakos, and Stefanos Vouvoudakis are best known for Balos Estiatorio, the napkin-throwing Greek hot spot in nearby Dupont (and celebratory site of Washington Capitals NHL star Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal). Its New York-styled sibling Bar Angie, which debuted in April in the West End, will soon expand across state lines with the opening of the much-bigger Angie in Arlington, Virginia. Vouvoudakis and Tsiplakos are also behind NY-born For Five Coffee Roasters, which also fuels the restaurants' espresso martini programs. Sorella plans to debut in spring 2026, joining Pret A Manger and Slapfish at the base of the building. Penn Quarter's 750-seat Southern Italian staple Carmine's just turned 15, and to celebrate, chef Glenn Rolnick put a lighter, summery spin on its traditional lasagna. The all-veggie, 'pinwheel' platter feeds up to six and features spinach lasagna sheets from Rafetto's NYC. Carmine's will donate 20 percent of each $37.95 order sold to DC Central Kitchen. A who's-who of D.C. cut a 15-foot-long version this week to commemorate the big birthday. With 20,000 square feet and nine private dining rooms, Carmine's is considered the city's biggest restaurant (425 7th Street NW). Lasagna pinwheels feature sundried peppers, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, roasted eggplant, basil, and plum tomato sauce. Chicatana, a breakout star in Columbia Heights' crowded taco scene, suffered extensive damage in the late hours of Wednesday night. Per DC Fire, a mechanical fire occurred in the kitchen (with no injuries reported), and the restaurant will remain closed until renovations are completed. The 3-year-old spot, which recently relocated to the nearby 14th Street NW space that formerly housed DC Corazon, caters to daring diners with generous use of ants and grasshoppers — a delicacy of its chef's native Guerrero. Due to its proximity, Italian standby Little's Coco's was also forced to close until Monday, June 30 'to deep clean for smoke.'
Eater
14 hours ago
- Business
- Eater
Former Gotham Bar and Grill Building Goes Up for Sale at $6.5 Million
Skip to main content Current eater city: New York Plus, a new Mexican restaurant debuts on the Lower East Side — and more intel Jun 27, 2025, 2:19 PM UTC After several closings and rebrandings, Gotham Bar and Grill officially called it quits at the end of last year. Now, Crain's New York reports that the 12 E. 12th Street building is up for sale for $6.5 million — including the 4,220-square-foot restaurant with additional basement storage, plus the 12 floors of condos above it. Gotham Bar and Grill first opened in 1984 with esteemed chef Alfred Portale; in 2019, the restaurant decided to shake things up, bringing on Victoria Blamey to reimagine the menu. It closed in 2020 as the pandemic hit in New York, before rebooting for a third time in 2021, dropping bar and grill from the name as well. Chef Ron Paprocki, a former Gotham pastry chef, most recently led the kitchen. But, earlier in 2024, the restaurant was a victim of a cyberattack in which it lost $45,000, and the financial drawbacks factored into the restaurant's decision to permanently call it quits. Comal opened this week from Gaz Herbert, the former executive chef at the King team's Jupiter in Rockefeller Center. Herbert, who is British but grew up in Mexico, serves dishes like lengua al pastor, mussels with corn custard, crispy sweetbread with pineapple and tortilla, and skate wing guiso. He's joined in the kitchen by head chef Scott McKay, an Acru and Atomix alum. The restaurant is located in what was Gem Wine, 116 Forsyth Street, between Broome and Delancey streets. Nuyores is on the way to 154 W. 13th Street, near Seventh Avenue, from chef Oscar Lorenzzi — the space was previously Il Totano, which closed abruptly after just a few months, from Top Chef's first-ever winner, Harold Dieterle, in partnership with Alexandra Shapiro of the Upper East Side's Flex Mussels and Hoexters (neither is involved in the new venture). Most recently, Lorenzzi oversaw the kitchen at East Harlem's Contento, which closed with a particularly heartfelt post following its focus on accessibility. At his new restaurant, Lorenzzi is looking to give a New York spin to the Peruvian cooking he's come to be known for, with dishes under $30. See More: Coming Attractions Intel NYC Restaurant Openings
The Verge
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Verge
'Big Balls' is still here.
Posted Jun 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM UTC 'Big Balls' is still here. Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine's latest career moves have been shrouded in 'internal miscommunication.' It appears that instead of fully resigning from the government, the DOGE-installed minion has moved on to help continue wreaking havoc at the Social Security Administration. The 'special government employee' will be 'focused on improving the functionality of the Social Security website,' according to a SSA spokesperson. Sources tell Wired 'Big Balls' was on site at the SSA Monday, looking 'nervous, almost embarrassed.' Around 70 million people receive Social Security benefits. Key Member of Musk's DOGE Moves to Social Security [
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
SUI Rebounds From Key Support as Nasdaq-Listed Lion Group Eyes Treasury Purchase
Sui (SUI) SUI is trading at $2.6481, down 2.03% in the past 24 hours, after rebounding from the $2.58–$2.60 support range during the June 26–27 session, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The bounce followed a steep intraday decline from $2.70 to $2.58 but was supported by renewed volume and improved sentiment tied to institutional interest. A key development came via Lion Group Holding Ltd. (LGHL), which on June 26 announced its intention to acquire SUI tokens as part of a broader $600 million crypto treasury strategy. In a press release, the Singapore-based Nasdaq-listed firm confirmed a $2 million acquisition of HYPE tokens at an average price of $37.30, marking the first strategic purchase under this program. The company also said it intends to use future proceeds from its convertible debenture facility to purchase SOLand SUI. CEO Wilson Wang described HYPE as a "foundational execution-first asset" and said LGHL views it as core infrastructure for the future of capital markets. The firm plans to use at least 75% of the net proceeds from each closing of its convertible facility for token acquisitions, including SUI, and the rest for broader crypto operations and working capital. Lion Group operates a multi-asset trading platform offering services such as total return swaps (TRS), contracts-for-difference (CFDs), OTC stock options, and brokerage for securities and futures. The firm emphasized its growing commitment to layer-1 blockchain ecosystems and said it will continue updating the market on further treasury reserve developments. This announcement follows heightened activity in the SUI ecosystem, including strong buying at the $2.60 level and a late-session V-shaped recovery on elevated volume, which helped push the token toward its current price. Analysts remain cautious, noting resistance around $2.66, but short-term sentiment appears to have improved. Technical Analysis Highlights SUI traded within a 24-hour range of $2.58 to $2.70, showing a 4.5% decline from peak to trough. A temporary bottom formed at $2.58 during the 21:00 UTC session on June 26, followed by accumulation signs. Multiple rejection wicks emerged near $2.66, confirming short-term resistance during the 09:00–11:00 UTC window on June 27. A minor bullish reversal pattern appeared from 07:51 to 08:24 UTC on June 27, with a 0.9% recovery from $2.61 to $2.63. A sequence of higher lows developed from 01:00 to 08:00 UTC on June 27, signaling gradual shift in momentum. Volume spiked 18% above the 24-hour average during the recovery phase starting 08:00 UTC on June 27, reinforcing support at $2.60. Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.
Business Insider
21 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Bitget Lists Sahara AI (SAHARA) for Spot Trading
Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Sahara AI (SAHARA) in the Innovation Zone and AI Zone and added it to spot trading. Sahara AI (SAHARA) is the first full-stack, AI-native blockchain platform. Trading for the SAHARA/USDT pair began on 26 June 2025, 12:00 (UTC), with withdrawals available from 27 June 2025, 13:00 (UTC). Sahara AI is the first full-stack, AI-native blockchain platform empowering anyone to create, contribute to, and monetize AI development, making the future of AI more accessible and equitable. Built on the Sahara blockchain, the platform includes a Data Services layer for data collection and refinement, an AI Developer Platform for model creation and deployment, and a decentralized AI Marketplace for trading datasets, models, agents, and compute resources. Developed by Sahara Labs, the project is backed by trusted partners including Microsoft, Amazon, MIT, and Motherson Group. Bitget continues to expand its offerings, positioning itself as a leading platform for cryptocurrency trading. The exchange has established a reputation for innovative solutions that empower users to explore crypto within a secure CeDeFi ecosystem. With an extensive selection of over 800 cryptocurrency pairs and a commitment to broadening its offerings to more than 900 trading pairs, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of SAHARA into Bitget's portfolio marks a significant step toward expanding its ecosystem by embracing niche communities and fostering innovation in decentralized economies, further solidifying its role as a gateway to diverse Web3 projects. For more details on Sahara AI (SAHARA), users can visit here. About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist), and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency. For more information, users can visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, users can refer to the Terms of Use.
