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New York Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Can Gen Z's Nostalgia Save Chain Restaurants?
When you walk into a chain restaurant, time stands still. For some young people, that's the whole point. Ana Babic Rosario, a professor of marketing at the University of Denver, calls this 'emotional time travel.' With the country in an unstable economic time, potentially edging toward recession, those memories become more potent, Dr. Babic Rosario said. 'We tend to crave some of those nostalgic moments because we think they're more stable,' she said. 'That's how our mind tends to remember the past — more rosy than it really was.' That's true for Bea Benares, 27, who said she looked forward to meals at Outback Steakhouse and 'eating the bread and sitting down with my family.' 'Now with fast causal, you may not sit down and you go your separate ways afterward,' Ms. Benares said, referring to eateries catering to office workers, like Sweetgreen and Cava. 'It sounds kind of funny, but you lose a sense of community. It's kind of sad.' That missing sense of community may be why 10,000 people, mostly in their 20s, traveled to Randall's Island in New York last fall to attend Chain Fest, a food festival started by the 'Office' actor B.J. Novak that served 'exclusive gourmet versions' of classic chain restaurant dishes from Red Robin, Cracker Barrel and others. The festival's Los Angeles version had a 25,000-person wait list. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
South China Morning Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The Office's richest stars in 2025, ranked: big names Steve Carell and Mindy Kaling each have a sizeable net worth, but you may be surprised by John Krasinski
On May 16, 2013, the final episode of hit show The Office aired, and the Dunder Mifflin team left our screens for good. Happily, Greg Daniels, the creator of The Office, has developed a new sit-com in a similar vein. Per NBC, the as-yet-untitled series will showcase operations from inside a 'dying historic Midwestern newspaper' with the 'publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters'. The US version of The Office is an enduring hit. Photo: @theoffice/Instagram Advertisement As rumours fly about whether any of the original cast members of The Office will make a return (Oscar Nunez will show up at some point, per Variety), so far only Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore's names have been linked to the show as main cast members. As fans eagerly await more news on The Office 2.0, we take a look at the stars who made it big since leaving the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. B.J. Novak, US$10 million B.J. Novak is reportedly worth US$10 million. Photo: @bjnovak/Instagram Novak got a cult following for his role as Ryan Howard, the scamster intern on the show. Not only did Novak play a big role in The Office, he also wrote and directed multiple episodes of the show. Novak has starred alongside Brad Pitt in Inglourious Basterds and was also cast in Saving Mr. Banks and The Founder. He's also behind the food festival ChainFest, a concept which sees reimagined iconic menu items from well-known chain restaurants available during a two-day event. Ellie Kemper, US$12 million Erin Hannon on the set of The Great British Bake-Off. Photo: @elliekemper/Instagram In her role as Erin Hannon in The Office, Ellie Kemper perfected the bubbly receptionist persona at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin. Kemper went on to play the lead role in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and has also had big screen roles in Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street and most recently, Happiness for Beginners. Jenna Fischer, US$12 million
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BJ Novak And Delaney Rowe Dating News Leaves Fans Of The Office In Shock
Last Updated: The news of BJ Novak and Delaney Rowe dating has left many surprised, as people always believed that Novak and his The Office co-star Mindy Kaling were a couple in real life. BJ Novak seems to have found love again as the actor and writer is reportedly dating popular TikTok creator Delaney Rowe. Their relationship first caught public attention in 2024 when the two were seen together in New York City. Later, they were also spotted attending an event in November, which added fuel to the dating rumours. This week, the rumours resurfaced when an X user shared news of their relationship, and an insider now confirmed that Novak and Rowe are officially a couple. The news has left many fans surprised, as people always believed that Novak and his The Office co-star Mindy Kaling were a couple in real life. The initial speculations began when a Deuxmoi follower spotted Novak and Rowe at the Bowery Hotel in New York City. According to the eyewitness, the pair was seen leaving the hotel together and claimed that the TikTok star was 'kind of blushing." The source also mentioned that both artists left the venue separately and tried not to attract too much attention. Most recently, an X user added fuel to the fire by sharing, 'I just found out that BJ Novak is dating Delaney Rowe from TikTok and I have no one to talk about this with." I just found out that BJ Novak is dating Delaney Rowe from tiktok and I have no one to talk about this with Now, People sources have confirmed that Novak and Rowe are actually in a relationship. While this news has excited many fans, neither Novak nor Rowe has said anything publicly that confirms or denies the rumours. BJ Novak and Mindy Kaling have stayed very close even after ending their on and off romance during the filming of The Office. Over the years, they've both spoken openly about their bond. While appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, Kaling clearly said that they are not a couple, but described Novak as a wonderful person. She also shared that the actor is the godparent of both her children. She said, 'He is a wonderful friend and he's the Godparent of both my kids and he loves children. They're so attached to him, he's really part of our family. We've known each other for a long long time and I think anyone who's been friends with someone for 18-19 years and at one point dated and now doesn't like them, maybe understands this. I mean, you have exes that you wouldn't necessarily marry now, right?" Delaney Rowe is a 28-year-old content creator known for her funny videos on TikTok and Instagram. Before she became popular online, Rowe worked as a personal chef for celebrities. First Published: April 29, 2025, 17:59 IST
