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Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You can get ramen lattes at this new three-month coffee residency in Wicker Park
Sip or slurp? Ramen lattes are now trending in Chicago's Wicker Park—seriously. Those oddball brews come courtesy Milwaukee's award-winning experimental coffee concept, Discourse Coffee, which is partnering with Cornerstone Restaurant Group for a three-month java residency at Urbanbelly. Launching on Saturday, June 14 with a grand opening party from 10am to 1pm, the collaboration will show off Discourse's cutting-edge coffee creations for a Midwest mash-up of bold flavors and beverage innovation. Author of The New Art of Coffee Ryan Castelaz and Discourse Coffee partner Sean Liu are masters at coffee origination—now the pair will work alongside Chef Bill Kim at Urbanbelly to bring their creations to life at a dedicated coffee counter on Thursdays and Fridays from 7am to 2pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 4pm. The menu will include Discourse's "Core 4" beverages, each known for their inventive flavor combinations like the "Channel Orange" (made with espresso, milk, smoked-and-oaked orange vanilla syrup, blackstrap bitters, orange powder and black lava salt), the "Moonwater" (a blend of espresso, milk, honey, cinnamon, Tellicherry black pepper and applewood smoked sea salt), the "Motorhead" (which combines espresso, milk, pork fat and apple caramel, root beer bitters, apple powder and smoked salt), and the "Parisian," a refreshing mix of matcha, milk, four-tea syrup lime and blackberry. Beyond the "Core 4," there are two exclusive-to-Urbanbelly beverages on cheeky offer: a "Ramen Latte" and a "Coconut Curry Latte," offering playful nods to Chef Bill Kim's favored signature dishes. 'The moment Ryan and Discourse came across my radar, I was floored. I remember thinking right away, 'We have to work with this insanely talented kid, no question.,'' said Danny McGowan, President and COO of Cornerstone Restaurant Group. 'Partnering with Discourse reflects our passion for championing creativity, fostering collaboration, and continuously finding new ways to innovate.'
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Why Frank Ocean Fans Think a New Album Is Coming
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Frank Ocean fans have been waiting nearly ten years for a third album from the elusive star, and now some believe it may finally be due to be released, following clues linked to both Ocean and The Wizard of Oz. Ocean was hailed as a once-in-a-generation talent when his debut album Channel Orange was released in 2012 and he was named as one of the most influential people in the world the following year. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Ocean via email outside of regular working hours for comment. Why It Matters Ocean is something of an enigma, and rumors of his third project have circulated for so long, they now have an almost mythical quality. Since 2011, he has released two studio albums, Channel Orange (2012) and Blonde (2016), a mixtape (Nostalgia, Ultra released in 2011), and a visual album Endless (2016). Frank Ocean performs at The Parklife Festival 2017 at Heaton Park on June 11, 2017 in Manchester, England. Frank Ocean performs at The Parklife Festival 2017 at Heaton Park on June 11, 2017 in Manchester, England. Visionhaus#GP/Corbis via Getty Images In 2023, Ocean headlined Coachella in what marked his first live performance since 2017. He began his first set nearly an hour after the scheduled start time, and the performance was criticized by fans and critics alike. He canceled his performance at the second weekend, citing a leg injury. Two years after this performance, rumors started to circulate that Ocean was making a foray into film, with his directorial debut confirmed in January 2025. What To Know So, what's got fans' hopes up that a new release could be on the horizon? A series of very cryptic clues have been dropping over the past week, hinting that the Grammy-award winning artist could be up to something. On Thursday, May 15, the Instagram user @tedchildish posted an Instagram story with the text: "how have i just seen people putting up Frank posters in Tokyo." Said posters included a QR code which linked out to an Instagram page with the name @franciswupperman. Francis Wuppermann was best known as actor Frank Morgan, who played the title role in The Wizard of Oz, the 1939 classic starring Judy Garland On May 22, @franciswupperman shared their first post on Instagram, where the name 'frank' appeared against different colored backgrounds on different slides. The font echoes the one used on Blonde. The caption reads: "FRANK a tale of three parts … begins next week." Outlander Magazine posted about the account on Instagram on May 20, reporting that the accounts' bio at that time was "FRANK: May 22nd." The post speculated that the account belonged to Ocean and was connected to a film release, though this is unconfirmed. As of reporting, the account's bio reads "Wonderment and joy are retained, heartaches and nightmares are lost," a quote from the 1900 introduction to the original book in the Oz series, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by Baum. The account has garnered over 75,000 followers and only follows one account: Frank Ocean's Blonded account. The assumption has been that these hints are about new music; but it is unclear how, if at all, this account is connected to Ocean, something which fans have highlighted and the account could be linked to Ocean's reported upcoming directorial debut, rather than an album. In January of 2025, following prolonged rumors, it was reported that Ocean would be directing a film starring the actress and model, Taylor Russel and that shooting had begun in Mexico City. What People Are Saying @ commenting on @franciswupperman Instagram post: "frank i have loved u since i was 13 pls understand how crucial this is." @utkarshoncoke commenting on @franciswupperman Instagram post: "Istg bro if this is some prank." What's Next Any details of a potential upcoming musical release, along with the title, plot and cast of Ocean's directorial debut, are unconfirmed.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Frank Ocean's Debut Album Breaks Back Onto The Charts
Frank Ocean's Channel Orange is a near-constant on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, as it's one of the most successful R&B albums of the past few decades. The set's staying power is incredible, and it ensures that the man behind it is still a superstar, even though he's been largely quiet for years on the music front. This week, the collection experiences a mixed frame in the U.K., slipping on a few charts while simultaneously returning to a handful of tallies at the same time. Channel Orange bounces back onto a pair of U.K. music rankings this week, making this frame yet another strong showing for the acclaimed full-length. The set returns to the Official Physical Albums chart at No. 77. At the same time, it reappears at No. 82 on the Official Albums Sales list. On the list that ranks the bestselling physical releases in the U.K., Channel Orange once climbed as high as No. 30. On the most all-encompassing sales ranking, however, its current spot is almost on par with its personal best, as the set has only ever reached No. 71 on that tally. Channel Orange isn't climbing everywhere, even as it returns to multiple rankings. The project dips on the Official Albums chart, the all-genre ranking that blends sales and streaming activity into one comprehensive look at what's being consumed in the U.K. each week. There, it slips slightly to No. 98. It also falls on the Official Albums Streaming chart, which focuses only on streaming data. This week, Channel Orange declines to No. 96. Neither drop is particularly steep, based on where the set landed last period. On one chart, Channel Orange actually improves its standing. The set lifts on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart, rebounding from No. 12 to No. 7. That push brings it back to the top 10, which is huge for a decade-plus-old effort. Channel Orange isn't the only studio effort by Ocean that shows up on the U.K. charts this week. His other eligible release, Blonde, is still present on a few rankings as well, though it is on the decline. The full-length falls on both the Official Albums Streaming and Official Albums charts, dipping to No. 78 and No. 94, respectively.
