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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular coffee shop suddenly closes permanently after four years as heartbroken fans say ‘you'll be missed'
It comes after a famous London greasy spoon announced its closure SHUT UP SHOP Popular coffee shop suddenly closes permanently after four years as heartbroken fans say 'you'll be missed' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR coffee shop has unexpectedly shut its doors for the last time leaving fans heartbroken. An artisan coffee bar in South Queensferry, Scotland has announced its closure after only four years. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Brew Culture in South Queensferry suddenly closed after 4 years Credit: Instagram/@ Brew Culture in the town's high street decided not to renew their lease and will be closing down for good. The coffee shop shared a post on Instagram thanking their loyal customers. The post read: "Our shop lease expires in a few months and we've decided not to renew the lease. "We've had a great time brewing our lovely coffee for you and will miss you all. Thank you for your support." Fans flocked to the shop's social media to express their sadness over the news. One person wrote: "A really sad day. Thank you for all the lovely coffee and chats over the years. Another one added: "Sorry to hear this. You'll be missed on our wee high street. All the Best for the future and thanks for all the decent chat and awesome coffee!" A third person said: "Really sad to hear this news. Best coffee in South Queensferry." Someone else wrote: "So sad to hear this we went down this morning and found shop closed. Thinking of u all. U treated us really good. "Loved the coffee and husband liked the Biscoff pastry. Good luck to u all for the future. Will miss u." Poundland to be sold for JUST £1 as frontrunner for shock takeover is revealed after wave of store closures Most customers have been left gutted at the closure news with many saying they will miss the lovely conversations with the owners. Brew Culture celebrated its fourth anniversary in March and had raving reviews on Google with 4.7 star rating. It comes after a legendary greasy spoon in London announced its closure after five years. The North London eatery Norman's Cafe has long been a hub for influencers and fashion-forward people looking for a greasy spoon with a difference. Opened by Sunday Brunch chef Elliot Kaye and Richie Hayes, the posh restaurant first opened its doors in 2020. Norman's Cafe began as a sandwich shop before widening its menu to include a range of British classics. Despite its immense popularity, however, the shop's owners announced that it will close its doors in June 2025. The shop's closure comes as luxury eateries have been forced to close across the UK. Soaring rent prices have led many to shut their doors, with some blaming the Government's decision to raise national insurance contributions for employers. However, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that her decision was necessary to stabilise the economy - which unexpectedly grew in April. Others, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, blamed 'Covid' and 'Brexit' for making it difficult to hire trained staff.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cutter & Squidge's Kilo cookie pie is the ultimate indulgent Father's Day gift
Give your dad the perfect indulgent gift this Father's Day with Cutter & Squidge's latest launch – the giant cookie pie that weighs a kilo and combines cookies and brownies in one With Father's Day fast approaching – it lands on June 15 this year, in case you need to add it to your calendar – now is the perfect time to start thinking about your presents. Instead of the usual whisky and knitwear, why not give your dad something a little bit different that he can really indulge in? This year we're planning on gifting Cutter & Squidge's Father's Day One Kilo Cookie Pie, which is the perfect luxurious treat for father figures everywhere. Priced at £29.99 it won't break the bank, and its huge one kilo size (yes, really!) means it'll last him much longer than a typical box of chocolates. Perfect for parents with a serious sweet tooth, the luxurious dessert combines a cookie and brownie into one indulgent pie, with a giant vanilla cookie crust that's filled with chocolate brownie. It's also smothered in salted caramel and topped with a rich chocolate ganache, with crispy milk and dark chocolate pearls scattered on the top. If you want something that's unique to your dad, this Personalised Cookie Cake from Not on the High Street is £25 and can be decorated with a message of your choice with up to 40 characters to play with. It features two layers of cookie sandwiched between a filling of your choice, with flavours including Biscoff, Kinder and classic chocolate. For something more traditional, Hotel Chocolat's Everything Sleekster is £29.95 and can be purchased in a Father's Day sleeve to make it special for the occasion. It contains 27 of the brand's most iconic chocolates including white, dark and milk, with filled flavours like praline, sticky toffee, Eton mess and billionaire's shortbread. However the One Kilo Cookie Pie is a brand new addition to Cutter & Squidge, and is available to be delivered between June 2 and June 22, so you can make sure it arrives ready for your Father's Day celebrations. Due to its hefty size you're not expected to manage to eat it all in one go, which is why it also has a shelf life of up to seven days when stored in an airtight container. That means you might even get to sneak a slice for yourself if your dad is struggling to finish it off in time. You can shop the Cutter & Squidge Father's Day One Kilo Cookie Pie for under £30 now.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
New vegan market arrives in Newport for first time
The free event was held at Friars Walk Shopping Centre, in John Frost Square, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10am to 3pm. The market featured street food, sweet bakes, deli items like vegan cheese, arts and crafts, and more, from both local and national independent businesses. Organisers said that the event is "not just for vegans", and that "everyone will find something they enjoy". There was a wide range of traders, including Bristol Fungarium, Lilith Natural Beauty, and the Spirit of Wales, as well as street food stalls from Plantuguese and The Vegan Street Diner. There were also stalls from charities such as the Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary and Newport SDA Church. The event was fully accessible, and dogs were allowed. The organisers of the market said they "do everything we can to ensure our events are as eco-conscious as they can be", including not allowing plastic bags and cutlery. They also suggested five ways people attending the market can be more environmentally friendly. These include bringing reusable shopping bags, cups, cutlery and tupperware, and taking public transport to the event. The market, held at John Frost Square in Newport was fully accessible by foot from Newport Train Station and Bus Station, both of which are less than a ten-minute walk away from Friars Walk Shopping Centre. For those who did need to drive, the organisers suggested "offsetting your emissions by planting a tree in our grove". The shopping centre also has its own car park. The market is organised by Vegan Events UK, who host vegan markets across the UK. On their website, they said: "We bring you the best of the best when it comes to vegan events across the UK. "We've been organising vegan events since 2017 and have grown to become the largest vegan events company in the UK. "Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or just curious, we've got something for everyone. "Come along and see for yourself." One excited attendee, Nameika Walbyoff said: "It's amazing to see the first vegan market here in Newport. There's so much great vegan food, and I think its great this is here to try and push it out there more." To find out more about the market, visit the Vegan Events website. Dozens of people enjoyed the sunshine on Sunday for the first ever Vegan Market in Newport (Image: NQ) Maverick, 8, enjoys a Biscoff cheesecake from Chappers Artisan Cheesecakes (Image: NQ) Left to right: Lorna, Liz, Kelechi, Lornique and Toochi of 7th Day Adventists Newport (Image: NQ) Jack of Chappers Artisan Cheesecake (Image: NQ) Chappers Artisan Cheesecakes (Image: NQ) Becky and Sean enjoy their vegan cheesecakes (Image: NQ) Nameika Walbyoff and Nicholas Sweet (Image: NQ) Victoria of Vesna Aromatherapy (Image: NQ) Charlotte Bates of Good Carma Foods (Image: NQ) Rebelrox Brownies (Image: NQ) Crescent Moon Cakes (Image: NQ) Vegan Street Diner (Image: NQ) Tendai of Veafy (Image: NQ) James and Jolly of Golden Glaze Doughnuts (Image: NQ)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How A Pregnancy Craving Led To One Of The Most Viral Chocolate Bars Of Our Time
If you're a chocolate lover with a social media account, you've probably indulged in, seen, or simply heard of Dubai chocolate. Arguably the most viral chocolate bars of our time, Dubai chocolate bars have an endearing origin story. As the name suggests, Dubai chocolate was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to satisfy a pregnancy craving that Egyptian-British mother-to-be Sarah Hamouda had back in 2021. While pregnant, Hamouda and her husband began a chocolatier business known as Fix Dessert Chocolatier to channel her cravings into a marketable reality. Pregnancy cravings often meld unlikely food pairings that may or may not be appetizing to the rest of us. But Hamouda's craving for a dessert-stuffed chocolate bar was a near-instant hit. While cream, syrup, and nut-butter-stuffed chocolates are nothing new, Fix chocolates draw from the flavors and recipes of the Middle East to create two desserts in one ultra-chunky, colorful, and creatively named chocolate bar. While the pistachio- and knafeh-filled Dubai chocolate is the most globally popular, Fix Dessert Chocolatier also offers a Biscoff cheesecake spread-stuffed bar and a "Cereously Chewsy" bar stuffed with Nutella, brownies, custard, and cereal, to name a few. In a 2024 interview with CNN, Hamouda revealed that the brand had seen an exponential increase in demand thanks to the bars becoming a viral sensation on TikTok. The small home-kitchen-based chocolatier cranks out 500 chocolate bars per day, which usually sell out in a matter of minutes. Read more: Where To Buy Dubai Chocolate In The US, And How Much It Costs The chocolate was well-received locally, but it took a TikTok video of Fix customer and food influencer Maria Vehera breaking apart and munching on these colorful and decadent creations for it to become the global sensation it is today. Since publishing the video on TikTok in 2024, it's received 126.5 million views and inspired countless foodies, chocolatiers, and even popular grocery chains to come up with their own versions. Since 500 chocolate bars a day isn't nearly enough to satisfy the global demand for Dubai chocolate, we've done a bit of research on where to buy Dubai chocolate in the U.S., including how much it costs. Local chocolate shops and online vendors sell high-quality dupes for around $25, only $5 more than Fix. Additionally, the wholesale giant, Costco, has created a new box of chocolate to mimic the viral treat. We've even come up with our own Dubai chocolate recipe to try at home. Pistachio cream like this Gusto Etna pistachio butter, UniqBite toasted kataifi, and even premade Gusto Etna Dubai pistachio chocolate bar filling are all available for purchase on Amazon. These chocolate bars are in such high demand that we've covered rumors of it causing a pistachio shortage. You can always opt for more plentiful fillings like Biscoff cookie butter or Nutella and brownie filings that are also part of Fix's delectable chocolate creations. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Nutella is the king of spreads. But a challenger is eyeing its throne
Australia is one among several other international markets that must jostle for attention with global HQ to bring innovations Down Under. But some items recently introduced to Australian cafes, such as frozen muffins and frozen croissants with a Nutella centre, are far and away from what younger consumers – driven increasingly by TikTok recommendations and viral recipes – are hungry for. While Nutella boasts the enviable status of being a staple in pantries and kitchens across the globe, it has not been the most visible. Recently, Belgian multinational Lotus Bakeries' caramel and cinnamon-spiced biscuit and spread, Biscoff, has been prolific in appearing before consumers, who seem to be responding enthusiastically. It has partnered with global and local food chains and national supermarkets to insert the flavour into drinks and desserts at McDonald's (Biscoff McFlurry) and Hungry Jack's (Biscoff Storm sold out twice); released Biscoff cheesecakes, hot cross buns and trifles with Woolworths; donuts with Coles; mousses with Aldi; drinks with local chains Gloria Jean's; and cinnamon buns at Brumby's Bakeries. Melbourne food blogger Nick Vavitis' cheesecake cookie pie with Biscoff has just landed at fast-growing frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi. Biscoff has been so active that some Reddit users have swapped notes on their observations. Google Trends data indicates local web searches for Nutella outstripped Biscoff for decades until mid-2023. 'We saw that in many countries ... bringing the Biscoff taste in a spreadable form opened complete new dynamics into the category of spreadables,' said Bart Bauwens, general manager of international distribution at Lotus Bakeries. 'We see a massive explosion of our business in the Middle East, driven by spreads. We see the same in Australia. We see the same in Asia,' he said. 'It opens up a new potential for us … it's not only spreading on bread during breakfast or midday, but also on pancakes, in drinks, in cakes.' A 2018 partnership with local distributor Stuart Alexander, which also distributes for Hershey's, Reese's, Guylian and Chupa Chups, marked a 'breakthrough' turning point for Biscoff's presence in Australia, said Bauwens. Nutella has its own partnerships and activations, such as a high tea with hotel chain Hyatt, a promotion with kitchen appliance maker De'Longhi, limited edition Nutella Oodies, and a recent one-day cafe pop-up at Caffe Gigi in Sydney's Circular Quay. Retail Doctor founder Brian Walker said Biscoff poses a challenge to Nutella's more 'conservative approach' to partnerships and innovation by tapping into a younger generation who resonate with 'co-created and experiential brand moments'. 'Biscoff has become a breakout success with Gen Z through high-impact social media virality – think TikTok recipes, dessert hacks, and visually engaging food content. It's also partnered locally with a range of foodservice and retail brands, embedding itself in everything from ice-creams to bubble teas,' Walker said. 'At the core, this story is about the shift from scale to speed, and from traditional brand authority to community-driven discovery. 'It raises important questions about how long-established brands can stay relevant in a landscape where consumers want to participate in the brand narrative, not just consume it.' Could Biscoff be the next Nutella? Bauwens says it isn't an ambition of Lotus Bakeries, which has its sights set on becoming the world's No.3 cookie. And is Nutella worried? 'Not really,' said Ferrero's Puricelli. 'The size of Nutella, but also the type of investment, the marketing behind Nutella, is so strong.' She acknowledged that Biscoff were very active. 'Of course, they are much smaller,' she said. Ferrero, a private family company, reported turnover of €18.4 billion ($32.4 billion) for the 2024 financial year, growth of 8.9 per cent. Its sales dwarf that of Lotus Bakeries', listed on the Euronext Brussels stock exchange, which notched €1.23 billion ($2.2 billion) in turnover for the same year. But Biscoff's parent company is growing at nearly twice the rate (16 per cent).
