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Times
16 hours ago
- Times
Al Ponte Mocenigo hotel review: an atmospheric, homely stay in Venice
There's a friendly welcome from the team at this small, stylish, 15-room hotel, who are happy to give local tips on sightseeing and eating after they've prepared a delicious breakfast for you, which you can take in the small courtyard on warmer days. It's in Santa Croce, just a short stroll from the San Stae vaporetto (water bus) stop. The Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art is just two minutes away, and you're close to a decent choice of cafés and restaurants. St Mark's Square is about 20-minute walk from here. If you prefer smaller properties that may lack bells and whistles but offer a real sense of place, this would be a good choice. This article contains affiliate links that will earn us revenue Score 8/10There are 15 rooms in the 450-year-old building, each with their own character and charm and plenty of traditional Venetian style thanks to marble or wooden floors, antique dressers and tables, and colour schemes that range from greeny-gold to deep red. Due to the historic nature of the property, room sizes and views vary, and prices reflect this. For instance, Room 5 is bright, airy and spacious with a balcony overlooking the canal that runs alongside, while Room 2, located downstairs, is a more economical single with a window that opens onto the wall of the building next door. All are ensuite, with air-con and satellite TV. There's no lift between floors. In such an old building, no two bathrooms are the same, and are more functional than design-focused. Score 7/10There's a dedicated, airy breakfast room on the ground floor near the reception desk, where you can enjoy a continental breakfast of cappuccinos, pastries, yoghurts, meats, cheese and so on. On warmer days, you can enjoy breakfast in the shady courtyard at the front of the property, which has statues and a tinkling fountain. Also on the ground floor is a small honesty bar where, for example, a bottle of red or white wine costs from £13. • Best hotels in Venice• The most romantic city breaks in Europe Score 7/10The courtyard in the hotel is a lovely spot in which to sit and have breakfast, or an evening drink while planning tomorrow's sightseeing. Score 7/10The hotel is in Santa Croce, about a 20-minute walk from St Mark's Square, ten minutes from the Rialto Bridge, and 15 minutes from the train station. The nearest vaporetto stop at San Stae is literally just down the street by a Baroque 18th-century church, and this is also from where you can catch the Alilaguna (Orange Line) water bus to the airport. There is a decent selection of cafés and restaurants within walking distance; La Zucca, for example, just a few minutes away on foot, serves dishes such as beef-cheek stew or pumpkin flan with seasoned ricotta and butter. Price B&B doubles from £110Restaurant NFamily-friendly YAccessible N Will Hide was a guest of Al Ponte Mocenigo ( • Venice tourist tax: the €5 day-trip fee explained• Best affordable hotels in Venice under £200 a night
CTV News
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CTV News
15 Kitchen Essentials For Breakfast And Brunch Lovers
Create the spread of your dreams with these practical kitchen must-haves. Let's talk breakfast! Whether you consider making Sunday brunch for yourself a self-care ritual or love hosting morning get-togethers with friends and family, stocking your kitchen with the right appliances and accessories will make your job that much easier. We're here to help you outfit your countertops with the right gadgets for every task, from making coffee to whipping up waffles. Here are a few of the best kitchen finds for breakfast and brunch lovers: How To Build Your Meal Prep Kit For Summer Everything You Need To Make Your Own Preserves And Jams At Home 20 Key Kitchen Products That'll Make Cooking Easier Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We'll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Food news in UAE: Where to get Dh10 meal deals; Dh1 dumplings
To good beginnings Breakfasts are the best when eaten with good company. L'ETO completely gets this, which is why it's serving up a new morning menu with dishes fit for eating with fam such as salmon avocado bagel, truffled scrambled eggs on brioche, and croissant Benedict. If you've got a bit of a sweet tooth, bite into caramelised banana French toast or matcha and lychee granola. It's time for an amazing morning meal. From Dh99. Mon-Thu, 8am-11am. Dubai Festival City and Mirdif City Centre. Supper Club Tuesdays We first heard about Chef Gabriela Chamorro's cooking prowess at food-laden gatherings called Girl & the Goose where she hosted people at her apartment. Now, the cosy experience is being resurrected at the restaurant in Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel though Supper Club Tuesdays. This will be an exclusive six-course meal featuring dishes not found on the main menu, with recipes shaped by chef Gabriela's travels and rooted in her culture. Each evening is guided by either Gabriela or demi chef Denisse Sierra. Priced at Dh 387 (with beverage pairings for an additional Dh106), the experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who reserve their spots on Splidu. August 5 th is launch night. Sweet deal on dumplings If you've got a craving for dimsums, this offer is perfect for you. Head to Sizzling Wok Sharjah and for lunch (noon-3.30pm) or dinner (6.30pm-11.30pm) for dimsums starting at Dh1. Dh 1 (veg dumpling); Dh2 (chicken or seafood). To book a table, call 0506406377. Value for money Love the industry, but not the prices? This is the time to experiment. Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is hosting a DSS 10 Dirham Dish promotion across August that will let you enjoy dishes for just Dh10 at participating outlets. More than 190 restaurants are taking part in this offer. Pan-Asian options include the Bang Bang cauliflower bao at The Noodle House, chicken ramen at Yum Noodle Bar, and chow meinn at San Wan Noodles. If you are into burgers or sandwiches, check out the New York Flat-Top Hot Dog at Shake Shack, the Mini Maverick at Big Smoke Burger, or the tender brisket sandwich at Bla Bla Beach. The offer is on from August 1 to August 31.
Fast Company
2 days ago
- Business
- Fast Company
You're about to see PopUp Bagels everywhere
Bright and early on a recent Saturday morning, a line snaked around the block in Boston's trendy Seaport District. People were patiently waiting to get their hands on PopUp Bagels—soft, steaming hot bagels designed to be torn and dipped directly into tubs of cream cheese or butter. PopUp Bagels wants to help Americans reimagine our relationship with this beloved breakfast food, and it's well on its way to doing so. Today, it announces an ambitious expansion from its 13 stores on the East Coast to a fleet of 300 stores from coast to coast with a focus on hubs like Atlanta; Nashville; and Orlando, Florida. 'We're bringing our stores to places where people don't necessarily think of themselves as 'bagel people',' says Adam Goldberg, PopUp Bagels' founder. 'We're introducing bagels into their routines.' The company began as a pandemic hobby for Goldberg, a flood mitigation expert from Connecticut. In lockdown, Goldberg started baking. After trying his hand at sourdough bread, he moved on to bagels. With much tinkering, he developed a recipe for a bagel that had a softer, lighter texture than the dense bagels you find in New York. The bagels were so delicious friends and neighbors wanted to buy them by the dozen. Two years later, Goldberg began opening pop-up shops around New York City that attracted large crowds. To many people, PopUp Bagels offers a fun new take on bagels. Most bagel shops bake their goods in the morning, then toast them for customers. But PopUp Bagels are meant to be served fresh from the oven. They're satisfying to rip apart, with a crisp exterior that provides contrast with the soft interior. At the Seaport District, people were scattered at picnic tables and benches, dipping their bagels directly into different flavored schmears. They can also be eaten cold in a more traditional way, by slicing them and slathering them with cream cheese and lox. Goldberg points out that the New York bagel has evolved over the years to become what it is. His bagels are actually reminiscent of those in New York shops from decades ago. 'I've had so many New Yorkers tell me these bagels remind them of their childhood,' he says. 'Back then, people lined up for hot bagels straight out of the oven, when they were at their peak performance.' Part of the reason bagels stopped being served this way is that it is logistically challenging to serve them hot at scale. Each store needs to predict demand, then bake them at steady rate that keeps pace with the line. PopUp has turned this process into an art with the help of Tory Bartlett, whom Goldberg appointed as CEO last November. Bartlett, who previously saw the expansion of Moe's Southwest Grill to 600 locations, is familiar with scaling food businesses. Bartlett says that PopUp Bagels has streamlined its operations by exclusively selling bagels and coffee; it doesn't make sandwiches. It also sells bagels in bundles of three, six, or a dozen, rather than one at a time. (Prices vary from $13 to $15 for a three pack and a schmear, depending on the market.) This allows them to better predict demand and generate revenue. 'The unit economics of a business needs to be competitive as you scale,' says Bartlett. 'It's hard to make money by selling one or two bagels at $3 a pop. But selling a three pack protects the transaction.' Another reason the shops are profitable is that they don't require a very large footprint. They just need a couple of ovens and a counter. Employees focus on quickly packing bags of bagels and schmears for customers. 'We don't need a lot of workers,' Bartlett says. 'It's a very streamlined operation.' The efficiency of the business convinced Bartlett that it was possible to quickly scale PopUp. In 2023, the company received an infusion of $8 million Series A funding, and last year, it took a Series B round, both of which were led by Stripes, a growth equity firm. They then began the process of franchising PopUp. Bartlett says they were extremely judicious about their partners. They're only working with 15 franchisees, who will each run dozens of shops. 'Thousands of people reached out to work with us, but we were extremely selective about whom we partnered with,' says Bartlett. 'We picked people who are very passionate about this business.' To keep the taste of the bagels consistent, PopUp will make the dough and disseminate regionally. This will allow the franchisees to focus on the operations of delivering hot bagels quickly. If the other locations are any guide, there are likely to be long lines at all of these new stores, as people experience the novelty of the PopUp experience. But can the company keep up this level of interest? Goldberg has high hopes. 'Conveniently, we've landed on a product that has been a staple for many people throughout their entire lives,' he says. 'The fact that we're making something that people love anyway gives us a head start. The super-early-rate deadline for Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies Awards is tonight, July 25, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Aldi Shoppers Can't Stop Talking About This $5 Breakfast Must-Have That's ‘Amazing in the Air Fryer'
Aldi Shoppers Can't Stop Talking About This $5 Breakfast Must-Have That's 'Amazing in the Air Fryer' originally appeared on Parade. If you're building the ultimate budget-friendly breakfast lineup, Aldi just might have the MVP sitting in the freezer aisle. Fans are obsessing over Aldi's frozen hash browns, and at just around $5 a bag (depending on the location), these crispy golden patties are being hailed as a game-changer for quick breakfasts, late-night snacks and even dinner. Across Reddit and social media, shoppers can't stop raving about how well these hash browns cook up—especially in the air fryer. 'Oh my god—excellent in air fryer—400 degrees / 12 minutes!' one shopper shared. Others push it a little longer for that extra crunch, noting 14–16 minutes at 400°F gets them McDonald's-level crispy. Want them extra crispy? One user suggests 19 minutes if your air fryer runs cool. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 And if you don't have an air fryer, that's not a problem. Many Aldi fans fry them in a pan—no added oil needed—and say a burger weight helps them crisp up just like your favorite fast-food hash brown. Others even claim they toast up beautifully in a regular toaster (you might need to run it through twice).But it's not just about convenience—these hash browns are genuinely delicious. 'The best frozen hash browns,' one shopper wrote. 'Tested all from major retailers. These cook up in the toaster very nicely.' Another fan swears, 'They're even better than McDonald's.' Shoppers also love how versatile they are. Some slice them in half and roll them into breakfast burritos, others layer them under fried eggs and sausage gravy and a few have gotten creative using them as a tasty quiche crust. One parent noted their two-year-old is currently 'hyper fixated' on them, and honestly, same. I accidentally discovered an album of my father's edited selfies. Made for a good laugh. by in funny The packaging is the only complaint. Aldi's hash browns come in a bag that's not completely resealable, and many say they get freezer-burned easily if not transferred to a zip-top bag or Tupperware. Pro tip: open them as soon as you get home and repackage for best results. Whether you're a former Trader Joe's loyalist or just looking for an easy breakfast upgrade, Aldi's frozen hash browns are worth the hype—and the freezer space. One fan summed it up best: 'Fire. 10/10. Eat one every day and have for years.' Looks like your next Aldi haul just found its star Shoppers Can't Stop Talking About This $5 Breakfast Must-Have That's 'Amazing in the Air Fryer' first appeared on Parade on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
