Latest news with #Bodega
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
New speakeasy bar to debut in Fort Worth's West 7th street, exclusive access for entry
A new hidden speakeasy concept bar is coming to the West 7th Entertainment District in Fort Worth. Located at 2811 Bledsoe St, No Vacancy, is described as an underground, invitation-only bar. To the common eye, this address will simply be a green dumpster in an alley. However, to those in the know, specifically with the right invitation and code, that green dumpster leads the way to a hidden speakeasy. Existing bars on West 7th The concept of a hidden bar is not new to the area, as the Bodega Speakeasy & Grocery is an existing "secret" bar in the district. Bodega exists behind a functioning grocery storefront, where patrons can purchase an item for a code on their receipt. Where a bar like Bodega and No Vacancy differ is the accessibility of entry. Invite-only access To gain access to this hidden bar, patrons must have one of the following invitations: a confirmed bottle service table reservation with the personal entry code, an invite from one the staff at any one of their sister concept bars, a platinum member card or a long-term patron pass. According to No Vacancy's website, once you've booked a reservation, walk up to the scanner with your invitation and scan it and the door will open. Once inside your ID and invitation will be verified. The exclusive bar is open from Friday to Sunday from the hours of 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., including Saturday night after hours from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. with an additional cover fee. Safety and security on West 7th Street Most bars located in the area of Fort Worth's West 7th Street close at 2 a.m., following the general cutoff time for bars in Texas to stop serving alcohol set by the TABC. Police presence in the West 7th area was increased a few years ago after the death of a TCU student in 2023 and the death of a 29-year-old in 2024. Alongside additional police, the installation of security cameras and a ban on open containers in the area was implemented in 2024. Since the new effort to keep West 7th safe, crimes against persons in the area have decreased by 15.3% according to the city's public safety report in April 2024.
Fashion United
13-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Victoria Shoes to open debut London pop-up
Spanish footwear brand Victoria Shoes, known for its espadrille-style sneaker, is opening its first-ever pop-up in London this month. 'The Bodega' pop-up will run from May 22 to 24 in the Truman Brewery's 6 Dray Walk, and will showcase the brand's latest collections, including footwear, garments and accessories. Billed as an immersive showcase of the brand, the convenience store-inspired set-up will feature a claw machine with exclusive prizes, a live DJ, complementary drinks and food, and offer consumer discounts. The pop-up will open on May 22 with an exclusive invite-only industry event, followed by two back-to-back consumer days, from 12 to 8pm on May 23 and 24. The consumer days will also offer the first 25 people through the door each day a goody bag, including a bundle of Victoria accessories. Victoria Shoes was founded in 1915 in a small town in La Rioja, Northern Spain, where its factory is still located. In 2004, the footwear brand started expanding internationally, and currently it exports 75 percent of its production to more than 50 countries, including the UK, France, Italy, Portugal, Korea and the US. It offers more than 300 models across women's, men's and kids. Stockists in the UK include Schuh and Marks & Spencer.
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The Italian neighbourhood gem that's flying under the radar
'Bringing a dog.' The little white box thoughtfully staring back at me on the online booking form confirmed this was my kind of establishment. While (sadly) a furry friend remains a twinkle in my eye (due to a fencing issue and a human companion less excited to acquire a canine one), I appreciate a dining venue that welcomes all. Throw in a little taste of Italy and my heart starts to sing. Bodega, a neighbourhood trattoria on an unassuming street in Scarborough touts all the pizza and pasta classics. With menu items like burrata addiction, $27, and arancini truffle bomb, $22, ordering is a no-nonsense experience. Vegos and vegans are also well catered for, with a curious cauliflower steak, $29, appearing as a main. Service is excellent — warm, attentive, friendly. Outdoor tables are full this early evening, as we sit inside by a window, surrounded by couples, a family and friend groups deep in conversation. A mishmash of interiors that feature aqua-blue walls, disco balls, framed photos and a lone Azzurri jersey hanging from the ceiling suggest the team behind Bodega don't take themselves too seriously, though the quality of the food says otherwise. A bite of the arancini's crisp outer layer reveals a creamy mushroom mix encasing a melted 'cheese heart' centre. Generous dollops of truffle mayo provide a flavour sensation that transcends your standard rice ball. Linguine ai gamberi at Bodega. Credit: Ross Swanborough / The West Australian The burrata, big and beautiful as it should be, resting beside a bed of deliciously fresh cherry tomatoes and basil, urges us to sample the pan fritto, $14. The 48-hour pizza dough, cut and fried with parmigiano is the perfect side with a dollop of creamy cheese. Bodega offers a nice selection of Italian wines by the glass as well as some locals, a reasonably priced cocktail list, beers and spirits. A 2022 Italian fiano proves a fine choice for the mains to come. Penne alla vodka, $35, sees faultlessly al dente tubes in a creamy tomato-vodka sauce topped with crispy prosciutto and just enough spice. The linguine ai gamberi, $36, has a fair serving of succulent prawns and packs a punch with heat, with pangrattato adding a nice texture. Both pasta dishes are full of flavour and satisfy on all fronts. With barely a skerrick of room for dessert, we succumb to the panna cotta with housemade coulis, $15. The fruity topping is sweet without being cloying, with the velvety firm custard a pleasurable end to the meal. Opened by three friends with a desire to provide great food in a warm atmosphere, Bodega is certainly hitting the mark. While popular among locals, this gem of a diner has been flying under the radar. We'll likely be back soon, with kids or pup in tow. An easygoing neighbourhood restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes made with care. Great wines and excellent food. Deserving of repeat visits. Bodega 16e Calais Rd, Scarborough Open: Monday to Sunday, 5pm - late Bookings: Yes Contact:
San Francisco Chronicle
24-04-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
This wine's wild popularity is baffling Bay Area restaurant owners
The chilled red is unstoppable. Even at a time when Bay Area restaurants are seeing lagging red wine sales, the chilled-red niche appears to be thriving. Many establishments report that anything marked as 'chilled red' on a menu becomes their most in-demand wine — notable continuity for a category that's so malleable. 'Recently, oh my God, it's like everybody wants a chilled red,' said Lalo Luevano, an owner of the San Francisco bars Bodega, Key Klub and Celeste, all three of which count chilled red as their best-selling category. The popularity inspired Luevano to create a custom chilled red for Celeste, in partnership with Richmond winery Les Lunes. They went through 15 cases of the wine — a blend of Nero d'Avola, Valdiguie and Grenache — in its first weekend. They then decided to create a second Les Lunes collaboration for Bodega (a Zin-Cabernet rosé-Carignan-Chardonnay), and it sold out too. 'We burned through 320 cases in a matter of 2 ½ months,' said Luevano of the Bodega red. 'That's just pallets and pallets of chilled red.' But what is a chilled red? Of course, any red wine can be put in the fridge, and all reds should ideally be served at least a little below room temperature. But some are better suited to a deep chill than others. The ideal candidates will be light in body and low in tannin. The concept proliferated in recent years thanks to natural wine bars, which sometimes serve reds cold because the chill can mask certain flaws. Yet the phenomenon is not confined to natural wine bars populated by youths. It's even happening at fine dining restaurants. Last year, red wines by the glass were slumping, but Saison wine director Molly Greene put a chilled Beaujolais on the menu, 'and that helped,' she told me in December. 'We sold out of that by-the-glass in two weeks whereas it would normally take us a month.' Dan Polsby, an owner of Best Friends in Albany, posits that we may have reached 'peak chilled red.' Five years ago, getting people to drink cold red wine was a tough sell, he said, but 'now 'chillable red' may be the single most requested category' of red wine at his bar. 'Anecdotally, it seems like the only thing the youngsters are asking for,' said Charlie O'Leary, an owner of Rampant Bottle + Bar in the Outer Richmond, where chilled reds have been the highest-selling items since opening night last September. Rich Table wine director Kevin Born said the wines have 'way eclipsed' the popularity of orange wines, which looked ascendant a couple of years ago. Chilled reds seem to be more universally embraced than orange wines ever were: 'People who would have had a white are having a chilled red now.' The current craze, however, risks sweeping up some wines that are not meant to be cold. 'If you're putting a California Zinfandel that's made in a classic way into a bucket of ice,' said Andew Nelson, owner of Golden Sardine in North Beach, 'I don't think (the people) know they're not supposed to drink it that way.' Cold temperatures will make a big wine's tannins feel harsher, and they'll mute some of its nuanced aromas. Just as a frosty temperature can disguise a wine's shortcomings, it can also subdue its charms. No wine should be served hot. But perhaps not every red wants to chill.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Birmingham city centre restaurant to shut after 14 years blaming 'cost of living crisis'
A city centre restaurant will shut after more than 14 years in Birmingham and said the venue had become 'financially unsustainable'. Located on Bennetts Hill, Bodega Cantina blends together food from North and South America, including tacos, burritos and Brazilian fish stew. Bodega staff announced the news on social media and listed Brexit and Covid among the reasons. Read More: We visited the 'friendliest' Birmingham cafe where 'everyone knows your name' The restaurant owners added recent changes such as the upcoming national insurance rise meant the venue had become 'financially unsustainable'. Outside of the city centre, Bodega Cantina briefly held a restaurant in Sutton Coldfield which closed less than two years after opening. The imminent change means all Bodega Cantina's will be closed after the Leicester venue shut in January. The Bodega on Bennetts Hill will close its doors for the final time on Saturday, March 15. On Instagram, Bodega posted: "It is with sadness that we announce the closure of Bodega Cantina on March 15. "Like many others in hospitality, we've been significantly affected, first by Brexit taking away much of the staffing resources that our industry relies upon, and then the various dramas brought about by Covid. "More recent factors such as the large increase in utility bills, 'cost of living crisis', double-digit inflation and upcoming increases in minimum wage and NI costs have now made the venue financially unsustainable. "It's been a great journey, these last 14 years, and we hope we've provided a great South American-inspired experience to our customers along the way. "We also hope that we might see some of you again in our last week of trading."
