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Gulf Weekly
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
It's Sinaloa season!
There's something about a themed brunch that lures you in — the promise of curated menus, good company, and maybe a cheeky excuse to dress up a little. So when we were invited to El Chapo Lounge and Restaurant's kick-off of its brunch season with an 'All White' rooftop affair in the heart of Adliya's Block 338, I was intrigued. But what I didn't anticipate was how this brunch would leave such a lasting taste, despite the sweltering 2pm Bahraini sun. As we stepped out of the elevator onto the rooftop, Che Ballenger and Baba Sounds' electronic beats greeted us, setting the tone for the afternoon. Our table was right in the middle of the action, and the fantastic staff of El Chapo appeared, almost out of thin air, to get our drink orders. And just a short while later, the food, which frankly was the star of the afternoon, started flowing out. El Chapo's Sinaloa brunch menu is structured but generous, offering a range of starters, appetisers, mains, and dessert. Nachos and dip, a fantastic Sinaloa salad, maple sriracha shrimp, lemon pepper wings, sliders and chicken tenders started off our feast, followed by mains of Peri Peri chicken and beef, as well as a humble bun toast caramel for dessert. Among the spread, three items stood head and shoulders above the rest for me. The Peri Peri chicken, served as a main, was smoky, tender, and just spicy enough to wake up your palate without overwhelming it – a true standout. The lemon pepper wings hit that perfect balance of zesty and crisp – tangy, finger-licking bites that vanished from our table almost as fast as they arrived. And then there was the Sinaloa salad, a refreshing plate of greens, shrimp, and citrusy dressing that somehow managed to feel both indulgent and clean at once, cutting through the richness of the heavier dishes perfectly. It was clear El Chapo's kitchen knows how to cater to a crowd, offering textures and flavours that kept things interesting across courses. Even the dessert, a comforting bun toast caramel, gave the meal a sweet, slightly nostalgic ending. As for the setting, the rooftop location is certainly a vibe – you get views, sunshine, and a sense of elevation, both literal and social. The interiors, once you step inside, are tasteful – minimal yet polished, with tropical accents that tie in with the Sinaloa theme. However, at 2pm in late May, it sometimes felt like we were brunching inside a preheated oven, but El Chapo's customer service once again sparkled, as the team improvised with cute hand fans, while they kicked the air conditioning and the music into top gear. As the sun went down, and the temperatures dropped, the party really kicked off with Che and Baba keeping the energy flowing throughout the afternoon. All in all, El Chapo's brunch is off to a flavourful start this season. If you're chasing bold bites and a lively afternoon out with friends, it's worth checking out. Make sure you don't miss the Peri-Peri chicken or those wings, paired with a chilled selected beverage of your choice. The package with soft drinks is priced at BD25net, and there are two selected beverage packages, priced at BD30net and BD35net. The brunch runs from 1pm to 5pm.
Metro
5 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Which English teams have qualified for Europe as NINE clubs make it
Chelsea will return to the Champions League next season (Picture: Getty Images) A record nine Premier League clubs will play in European competition next season across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. A unique set of circumstances has seen six English clubs make it into the Champions League for the first time. Two more Premier League sides will be competing in the Europa League, while one more spot has been taken up in the Conference League. We have seen Tottenham win the Europa League this season and on Wednesday night Chelsea claimed the Conference League. With more English clubs than ever in Europe next season, there is every chance that we could see more continental trophies lifted by Premier League teams. Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Other major leagues will be very well represented across the three competitions as well, with La Liga seeing eight teams qualify for Europe, while Serie A, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 get seven spots. But which English clubs have made it into which European competitions? Tottenham's Europa League win sees them qualify for the Champions League (Picture: Getty Images) Premier League teams in Europe next season Champions League Liverpool (Champions) Arsenal (second place) Manchester City (third place) Chelsea (fourth place) Newcastle (fifth place) Tottenham (Europa League champions) Europa League Aston Villa (sixth place) Crystal Palace (FA Cup winners) Conference League Nottingham Forest (seventh place) Why didn't Brighton qualify for Europe? There was some hope that Brighton could have joined the European contingent, but that was dashed on the final day of the Premier League season. Chelsea would have needed to finish seventh in the top flight and then won the Conference League on Wednesday, or finish sixth, with Newcastle seventh, before winning in Wroclaw. As the Blues beat Nottingham Forest to finish fourth, the Seagulls could no longer make it into the Conference League next season, despite finishing eighth. Crystal Palace make the Europa League thanks to their FA Cup triumph (Picture: Getty Images) Teams qualified for Europe from other major leagues La Liga Champions League: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal Europa League: Real Betis, Celta Vigo Conference League: Rayo Vallecano Serie A Champions League: Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta, Juventus Europa League: Roma, Bologna Conference League: Fiorentina Bundesliga Champions League: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund Europa League: SC Freiburg, Stuttgart Conference League: Mainz Ligue 1 Champions League: PSG, Marseille, Monaco, Nice Europa League: Lille, Lyon Conference League: Strasbourg Arrow MORE: Joe Cole would be 'stunned' if Chelsea don't beat Man Utd to £30m signing Arrow MORE: Enzo Maresca reveals what he told Isco after Chelsea beat Real Betis in Conference League final
NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- NZ Herald
West Auckland woman who received $158k in account transfer error charged with theft
The pair have been summonsed to make their first appearance in the Auckland District Court. It's alleged the pair spent Che's savings on cars and cash transfers, including thousands of dollars sent to a relative overseas. The retired electrical engineer lost his life savings in January last year when he missed a single digit while transferring his money online from Barclays Bank in the UK to his Auckland Westpac account. The 78-year-old told the Herald he was using an old computer with a 'sticky keyboard' and one of the account numbers failed to register. It meant he keyed in only 15 digits, not the intended 16. Westpac then added a zero to the suffix as per its normal protocols. The new number sequence was for a valid account and the money was accidentally sent to the defendant. Che has criticised Westpac for not checking that the receiving account name matched that on his payment instructions. But Westpac has defended its actions, saying there is no name-checking system for international payments and blaming Che for the account transfer error. Police initially refused to investigate, saying it was a civil case After first being alerted to the case last year, police told Che they would not investigate because it was a civil matter. He then contacted National's Mt Roskill MP Carlos Cheung, who went in to bat for his constituent. Cheung contacted police and convinced them to re-examine Che's file. In a statement on Friday, police confirmed they had now charged two defendants. 'An investigator from the Auckland Financial Crime Unit has issued a court summons over this matter.' A 38-year-old West Auckland woman had been charged with theft. It's alleged she 'dealt with' Che's money 'with intent to deprive' him permanently of the funds. A 37-year-old West Auckland man had been charged with receiving $64,000, 'having been reckless' as to whether the money was 'obtained by an imprisonable offence'. The pair are set to appear in court next week. 'Both individuals were co-operative with our inquiries,' police said. 'Finders keepers' rule doesn't apply Retired University of Auckland law professor Bill Hodge said the pair were facing 'garden variety' charges under the Crimes Act. Hodge said the 'finders keepers' rule was not a valid principle in law. 'In law, when you find something, you do not have automatic good title to the property, whether it's deposited [into your account] or you find it on the street.' Che unexpectedly received a full refund this month from Barclays after a 15-month battle for compensation. He told the Herald it was important for the police to lay charges to send a message that they did not condone criminal activity. 'It's a warning to other people. Please don't do it.'
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson hilariously gets even with Michael Che on SNL's season finale and her timing is flawless
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Scarlett Johansson surprised fans during the 50th season finale of Saturday Night Live by dropping in on the popular Weekend Update segment. The moment wasn't just for fun, and it was a chance for Scarlett to confront a joke that had gone a little too far in a previous episode and she took her opportunity with style and sarcasm. Recalling the controversial joke swap gag During a previous joke swap between SNL anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost , a segment where the two write outrageous jokes for each other to read blindly, Che made Jost recite a crass joke about Johansson's body, comparing it to Costco roast beef. Che apologizes by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In the finale episode, as reported by Deadline, Che began by addressing the incident. 'Before I tell another joke, I wanna take this opportunity to apologize to someone I hurt,' he said, adding that his earlier punchline stemmed from jealousy. 'I've never seen a human va*ina. I spent a summer on a farm,' he joked trying to deflect the tension with humor. Scarlett claps back with sharp sarcasm Without missing a beat, Scarlett responded in her signature deadpan tone, 'Yeah, I remember that.' Her delivery was subtle but cutting, and the audience immediately caught the shift in tone that she was clearly enjoying the moment of playful revenge. Colin Jost gets his own revenge for the joke To balance the scale, Colin Jost made sure to get back at Che too. As part of the ongoing joke swap tradition, he handed Che a line about having 'more nip*les than a pregnant dog,' which Che had to read aloud on air. The crowd erupted in laughter and Johansson joined in, clearly amused by the chaos. From SNL co-stars to a real-life love story Scarlett and Colin's chemistry on stage reminds fans how their romance began right on the SNL set back in 2017. The couple married three years later and now share a 3-year-old son named Cosmo. Scarlett also has a 10-year-old daughter, Rose, from a previous marriage. What's next for Scarlett on the big screen Aside from stealing the spotlight on SNL, Scarlett is preparing for her next major film release, ' Jurassic World: Rebirth .' The film, which also stars Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey, is set to hit theaters on July 4, 2025. With dinosaurs and drama, it's bound to be a summer blockbuster. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'SNL' Weekend Update Joke Swap Hailed: 'Wild'
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. Saturday Night Live's (SNL) 50th season finale aired this weekend, and to the delight of fans, it included the traditional joke swap between co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost during the show's "Weekend Update" segment. Why It Matters For the past few seasons, Che and Jost swap and read jokes that the other person has never seen before during the show's Christmas episode and season finale. SNL's 50th season has had plenty of viral moments and star-studded episodes, which have caused a stir online. In February, SNL aired its 50th anniversary special, which ran for more than two hours and featured some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Paul McCartney and Tom Hanks. What To Know As of press time, the clip of the joke swap has amassed nearly 5 million views combined on YouTube and on X, formerly Twitter. The first joke took aim at creator/executive producer Lorne Michaels, with Jost saying: "It's SNL's 50th season, so I want to take a moment to say something to our boss, Lorne Michaels. Lorne, retire b****! Let me run the show." Following tradition for the segment, the majority of jokes given to Jost by Che saw him say things that were racist, while Che was given material that makes him look like a misogynist. The segment saw Che atone for a joke he wrote about actress Scarlett Johansson during this season's Christmas joke swap. Johansson, who was the episode's host, is married to Jost. The couple also have a son together. The Christmas episode saw Jost read the following joke: "Costco has removed the roast beef sandwich from its menu. But I ain't trippin'. I've been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid." The camera panned to a jaw-dropped Johansson, who later told the outlet InStyle that the joke was "vulgar" and "so gross." On Saturday's finale episode, reading off the cue cards, Che said: "Before I tell another joke, I want to take this opportunity to apologize to someone I hurt. Scarlett, can you come out here?" Johansson then walked out, and Che read his Jost-written apology to her, where he said that he was "just lashing out because I'm jealous." The joke swap also referenced A Minecraft Movie and Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half time show. Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost attend "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16 in New York. Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost attend "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16 in New York. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File What People Are Saying Spencer Althouse, Buzzfeed's editorial director wrote on X on Sunday: "This year's SNL 'joke swap' is wild omg." CONSEQUENCE, a media account that has over 200,000 followers on X, wrote: "Colin Jost and Michael Che's SNL Season 50 finale joke definitely did not disappoint." X user eliejow wrote: "joke swap so good they renewed their contracts for 10 years." X user positionsmafiaa posted: "che and jost will go down as the best anchor duos in SNL history." What Happens Next? SNL's Season 51 does not have an official release date yet, but the series typically starts airing in the early fall.
