When Starbucks opened its first location in New York City on Broadway and 87th Street in 1994, it charged $1.25 for a small cup of coffee, and those were considered premium prices. Most other coffee bars and bodegas charged 75 cents or a buck. Those were the days. 787 Coffee (787 is the area code
Month: November 2023
In this article SAVE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Spirit Airlines plane takes off at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, June 1, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images Spirit Airlines is offering voluntary exit packages to salaried employees, the budget carrier’s latest cost-cutting measure as it expects financial strains to continue
Ripple Foods, has raised another $49 million in its latest funding round, an SEC filing shows, about two years after the Californian dairy-free protein company closed its oversubscribed $57.28 million series E led by S2G Ventures, Ajax Strategies, and Bloom8. Adam Lowry and Dr. Neil Renninger founded Ripple Foods in 2014 to use yellow peas
They drink differently in London than we do here in New York. For one thing, pubs open—and close—a lot earlier. For another, expect to buy a round for your friends at a pub, and count on them to buy you a drink in return. (All of which may explain why they drive on the wrong
If the darker days and chillier temps of November have dampened excitement over the impending holidays and the weather it might bring—fear not. Forget those cumbersome sweaters and winter accessories, order your peppermint mocha iced instead of hot, and head south to these sunnier (but no less festive) holiday destinations. The four warm-weather towns below
Tooga | Digitalvision | Getty Images Long delays to get a new U.S. passport have eased from earlier in 2023 but haven’t yet returned to their pre-pandemic baseline. As of Nov. 6, the U.S. State Department is processing routine passport applications in seven to 10 weeks, the agency said. It’s processing expedited applications — which
Two landmark grocers based out of Chicago, Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market, are merging to become Outfox Hospitality with Foxtrot’s former president Liz Williams appointed to lead the combined entity as its new CEO. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in Q4, and won’t cause any asset divestment, Williams
Umberto Cosmo, co-owner and co-founder of Bellenda wines, describes himself as a perpetual, restless traveler. As a wine enthusiast and successful entrepreneur, he is curious, inquisitive, and adventurous—willing to take risks and try new ideas. These character traits permeate his family-owned winery in the prestigious Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG wine appellation as well as the family’s
Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The market is massive, and only stands to grow,
Jujamcyn Theaters’ relationship with Sweet Hospitality Group has soured. Following several months of heated negotiations, the concessions company is now begging a New York court to step in and stop the Broadway theater owner from bringing down the curtain on their longstanding agreement to serve cocktails and candy at its theaters. “Terminating our concessions at
The festival of lights is almost here and it’s time to celebrate accordingly in New York City. With food, of course. And Hanukkah’s all about the fried treats — latkes, stuffed doughnuts and more will pop up on menus around the city to celebrate the eight night holiday. Hanukkah starts the night of Thursday, December
The resort hotel has 20 rooms which will be open for stays from Dec. 1, 2023. Source: The Bus Collective It only costs a dollar to ride a Singapore bus — but 398 Singapore dollars to sleep in one. The Bus Collective is Southeast Asia’s first resort hotel to repurpose decommissioned public buses into luxury
Virtuosity, the second Sanlorenzo 57Steel Sanlorenzo has launched Virtuosity, the second unit the Italian builder’s 57Steel, a model that had its world premiere at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show in late September. A 56.7m superyacht with a volume of 1,021GT, Virtuosityfeatures an exterior by Zuccon International Project and an interior by Piero Lissoni, assisted by the Sanlorenzo SY Style Centre.
Why wait til end of year to pop a celebratory cork? The biggest eating holiday of the year deserves to be celebrated, especially as the first Thanksgiving with the coronavirus pandemic well behind us. And what better way to toast the times than a bottle of sparkling wine? Many hold off until end of year
Virtuosity, the second Sanlorenzo 57Steel Sanlorenzo has launched Virtuosity, the second unit the Italian builder’s 57Steel, a model that had its world premiere at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show in late September. A 56.7m superyacht with a volume of 1,021GT, Virtuosity features an exterior by Zuccon International Project and an interior by Piero Lissoni, assisted by the Sanlorenzo SY
The Singapore World Spirits Competition has only been in existence since 2019. But in that short sum of time, it has grown into one of the most important annual judgings in all of Asia. A big reason why it attained so much stature so rapidly is because it’s run by the Tasting Alliance. These are
If the darker days and chillier temps of November have dampened excitement over the impending holidays and the weather it might bring—fear not. Forget those cumbersome sweaters and winter accessories, order your peppermint mocha iced instead of hot, and head south to these sunnier (but no less festive) holiday destinations. The four warm-weather towns below
Passengers make their way through the terminal as they travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on Nov. 22, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters In air travel, minutes matter. A few moments could be the difference between making and missing a connection for passengers — and could avoid
Looking for ways to elevate your home-cooked meals or impress your family and friends? Look no further! We’ve put together a collection of our top favorite foods perfect for home cooking fans and take-out lovers alike. From just-right spicy noodles to a variety of spices and seasonings, these picks will satisfy taste buds and delight
What is your dream job? Actor? DJ? Zookeeper? They all rank quite high on the list, when folks are asked. But if you’re a fan of sensational single malt, you’d happily take Ewan Morgan’s gig over starring in the latest Hollywood blockbuster. As the “Head of Whisky Outreach” for Diageo, he presides over the most
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