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Metro
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
French fast food joint with ‘best' burgers in Paris is coming to UK
From Bleecker and Black Bear, to Supernova, Hawksmoor and Five Guys, London isn't exactly short of places to grab a burger from, but there's about to be a brand new kid on the block. And this new fast food spot comes with a pretty impressive reputation, as it's been hailed as having the 'best' burgers in all of Paris. Dumbo is a smash burger business, founded by Charles Ganem and Samuel Nataf in 2019, that prides itself on being a 'quality burger joint for all'. Currently, it has four locations across Paris in Pigalle, Marais, Petites-Ecuries and Oberkampf, but as of next month it's going to be hitting the UK, opening its very first site on Bethnal Green Road in Shoreditch. The menu is incredibly simple and there are just two smash burgers to choose from, a cheeseburger (10€, which works out at about £8.40) and the earth burger (13€, or £10.90). The cheeseburger is made with dry aged beef, American cheese, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard, while the earth burger is a veggie burger with a vegetarian patty, American cheese, onion, pickles and lettuce, served with special sauce. There are also fries for 4€ (£3.35) which come in twice cooked or salted options, as well as chicken nuggets and drinks like water, soda and beer. On social media the burgers have proved popular with foodies, with posts on Instagram proclaiming them the 'best burger ever', the 'best in town', 'amazing' and 'delicious'. In reviews, foodies say they're 'elite', 'top notch' and 'sensational'. Speaking ahead of the London launch, Charles Ganem said: 'Our philosophy has always been simple: great ingredients, no fuss, and food that brings people together. We're excited to join the London food scene, especially at a time when smashburgers are experiencing such incredible momentum in the city.' This comes after another Parisian smash burger concept recently launched in London, called Junk. Located on Old Compton St in Soho, Junk sells six different smash burgers including the XXL, the Truffle Burger and a veggie burger, plus fries and Puffy cookies. And it's not the only fast food business heading to the UK from abroad, as several others recently announced they'd be setting up shop here, including Dubai's BonBird. More Trending Founded in 2023, BonBird's goal is to 'make chicken great again', and the brand's website describes it as a 'community chicken shop where everyone can grab a bite and share a bucket with family and friends'. The chain currently has six sites across the UAE, Qatar and Pakistan, but is exploring expansion and franchisee opportunities across Europe and Asia as well. Fat Phill's, a burger chain from the Netherlands is also planning to expand across the UK. It already has a site in London, but is planning to open 100 new ones within the next 10 years. For those who prefer something sweeter, don't panic as a beloved Asian dessert chain is also coming. Mammy Pancake is a street food chain based in Hong Kong that specialises in 'egg puffs' which have more commonly become known as bubble waffles. View More » The business was founded by Brendan Ho and Donald Lai in 2009 and now has more than 20 sites across Asia. And in an exciting turn of events, its very first international location is set to open in London's Portobello Road later this month. The new UK restaurant will be serving up some of the chain's most popular products including the original and earl grey egg puffs, as well as exciting new flavours like pistachio, strawberries and cream, sticky toffee pudding and crème brûlée. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Fast food worker 'shoots dead customer over missing mayonnaise packets' MORE: Staff at luxury London auction house speak out after ramraid burglary MORE: Fox left screaming for hours after becoming submerged and stuck in thick oil
Axios
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
Aurora's driverless trucks have a human observer behind the wheel again
Less than three weeks after Aurora Innovation made a splash with the commercial launch of the first driverless semi trucks in Texas, the company is putting a humanobserver in the driver's seat. Why it matters: The decision is another speed bump for an industry leader after a widely watched milestone, coming just days after co-founder Sterling Anderson left to take a big job at General Motors. The big picture: Aurora's autonomous technology will still do the driving, and the change won't affect the company's development plans, CEO Chris Urmson wrote in a blog post Friday. Urmson said the decision to move an "observer" from the rear of the cab into the driver's seat was made at the request of Paccar, the manufacturer of Aurora-owned Peterbilt trucks. Between the lines: Paccar wanted someone in the driver's seat "because of certain prototype parts in their base vehicle platform," Urmson wrote, without elaborating. Paccar declined to comment. "We are confident this is not required to operate the truck safely based on the exhaustive testing (covering nearly 10,000 requirements and 2.7 million tests) and analysis that populates our safety case. "Paccar is a long-time partner and, after much consideration, we respected their request." Zoom in: Per Aurora, observers had already been riding along in the back of the cab during trips expected to run into bad weather. (The Aurora Driver currently does not operate in bad weather.) Aurora says the truck would automatically pull itself to the side of the highway in such circumstances. Having someone in the back seat helps with a timely recovery because they can switch over to manual driving mode to complete the trip. The intrigue: A short-seller's report by Bleecker Street Research, dated May 14, suggested Aurora and Paccar weren't on the same page about the timing of the "driver-out" commercial launch. Indeed, the Peterbilt logo had been removed or covered in photos Aurora provided to mark the April 27 launch. Aurora noted that for the time being, it owns and operates its trucks, and validated and approved them for driverless operations. Eventually, it will evolve to a subscription model, where Aurora will get paid by the mile for trucks equipped with the Aurora Driver that are sold by manufacturing partners like Paccar to carrier customers. Aurora has driven over 6,000 driverless miles in its company-owned trucks as of last week, per the company. By the numbers: Aurora stock is down nearly 25% in the last five trading sessions, following Anderson's departure and the Bleecker report, though it's still up more than 120% over the last year. What we're watching: Bleecker's analysis suggests Aurora faces difficulties as it tries to scale its autonomous technology over the next few years with Paccar and its other manufacturing partner, Volvo Trucks. "We are making significant progress towards driverless technology and will remove the safety driver only when we have thoroughly evaluated all factors and deem it appropriate," Volvo spokesperson Ceren Wende told Axios.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Andrew Karpen Dies: Bleecker Street Media Founder And CEO Was 59
Bleecker Street Media founder and CEO Andrew Karpen died Monday from glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer that upended his life when it was discovered in January 2024. He was 59. Karpen has been a fixture in the independent film space for decades, and went from co-CEO of Focus Features to form Bleecker Street Media in 2014. Bleecker has released more than 75 films since then, theatrical releases across all genres. That includes films from auteurs like Steven Soderbergh (Logan Lucky), Debra Granik (Leave No Trace), andOscar-nominated films including Captain Fantastic and Trumbo. He was known as the epitome of class; an executive you could look in the eye and trust what he told you. He turned 59 on April 18. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Bleecker Street Media CEO Andrew Karpen Rebounds From Harrowing Brain Cancer Diagnosis Bleecker Street Acquires U.S. On Josh O'Connor Drama 'Rebuilding' Deadline detailed the ordeal that Karpen and his wife Pam went through, a piece I wrote to spur donations to help the work of Dr. John Boockvar, a neurosurgeon at the Brain Tumor Center at Lenox Hill Hospital, and the pioneering work they do to combat glioblastoma. It went against his penchant for spurning the spotlight, but Andrew and Pam's revelations helped raise a significant sum for a worthy cause and a doctor who prolonged his life and gave him precious time. Karpen was feeling robust when he headed to his office on January 2, 2024, getting a start on a year that would see 11 film releases over the next 12 months. He had been experiencing unusual feelings; stumbling while he and Pam played pickleball with friends over the holiday and some numbness in his right leg. When he got to the office, he had difficulty typing with his right arm. He called his doctor and was told to come home immediately. A CAT scan and MRI revealed the fatal brain cancer. A first brief surgery revealed the depths of the problem. The first surgeon could not get deep enough into the brain to remove much of the tumor. Karpen was losing dexterity quickly because the tumor was sitting on and putting pressure on the part of the brain that controls those motor skills. That led Andrew and Pam to Boockvar, who attacked the cancer aggressively. The doctor and his work has been featured in two Netflix documentaries. Karpen underwent a full craniotomy, a four-hour procedure that excised most of the tumor. While there was danger of paralysis or worse, Karpen pulled through. After a course of chemotherapy and radiation, the Karpens got news that the tumor was gone. While they knew that the glioblastoma could reassert itself in other ways, which it did, this was a miracle reprieve. It allowed Andrew to be able to see his oldest son, Josh, get married last July in Colorado, something that meant the world to him. Josh and wife Kristen are now expecting their first child. DEADLINE RELATED VIDEO: I've known Andrew for years. We bonded quickly over three things: a passion for independent theatrical film and all the challenges that come with toiling in that space; being able to be part of Hollywood and live on the East Coast, he in Connecticut and me from Long Island. Also, there was our mutual passion for the New York Football Giants. Pam's family has been season-ticket holders since 1938, and Andrew stayed in proximity to be a tailgating fixture at most home games. The season opener always fell during the start of the Toronto Film Festival, and we made it a point to catch the game at some bar, usually surrounded by other execs and agents. One year, Karpen had to beg out because he was obliged to go to a premiere of a female-driven acquisition title which he didn't buy. I gave him good-natured abuse for years, mindful he was doing his job. As Karpen dealt with brain cancer, Bleecker Street was held together by a team of execs headed by his longtime friend and colleague Kent Sanderson. 'Our industry has lost a giant,' Sanderson told me. 'Andrew taught us all so much, foremost of which is the value of kindness, honesty, and family above all else. His leadership and courage will inspire all of us at Bleecker Street for the rest of our lives, and we are dedicated to continuing his passion for and legacy of championing cinema.' Karpen is survived by wife Pam; his sons Josh and Zack; his daughter Sloan; and Josh's wife Kristen. The family would appreciate donations made in Karpen's name to the Lenox Hill Brain Tumor Center, or Fairfield County Hospice House. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Reminders of Him' Movie So Far 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Everything We Know About 'The Phoenician Scheme' So Far
