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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
‘Cloud-like' cherry blossom tree that creates an ‘elegant, soft-pink' bloom is on sale for £35
Enjoy a 'cloud-like' display next spring with this large, 'elegant, soft-pink' cherry blossom tree that won't break the bank with its budget-friendly price tag of £35 Cherry blossom trees are a covetable accessory for any garden, border, or patio. Thanks to their graceful bouquet of pastel pinks and whites, which arrives suddenly during the spring, they drop stunning petals like snowflakes and are an eye-catching addition to any outdoor space. But if you'd been worrying that these trees are a costly investment to your garden, fret not, as this refined specimen is currently up for grabs for £34.99 at Gardening Express. The Prunus 'Pandora', or cherry blossom, is a graceful and refined tree that looks beautiful in smaller gardens or on elegant avenues. Blooming in early spring, this gorgeous tree bursts into soft blush-pink single flowers that fade to near-white as they mature, creating a delicate, cloud-like canopy. The flowers emerge just before the fresh green foliage, which later takes on warm golden and orange tones in autumn, adding a seasonal charm through most of the year. Boasting an upright, vase-shaped habit, the Pandora cherry tree is ideal for narrow spaces or formal planting, whether you keep it in a planter or add it straight to the garden. This head-turning tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and bathes in full sun. That said, this tree is both hardy and low-maintenance, making it an easy plant to add to any space without the need for difficult care. You can prune it lightly in summer to maintain its neat form or let it grow freely into a wilder, unique shape. Adding character and a vibrant display to your yard, patio or borders, this cherry blossom tree is set to keep a stunning array of shades from spring to autumn, ensuring your garden is full of colour through most of the year. And what's more, this tree comes with the affordable price tag of £34.99, making it a wallet-friendly and beautiful choice. If you're on the hunt for alternative cherry blossom trees, check out this Prunus 'Amanogawa' Cherry Blossom Tree, which retails for £24.99 at You Garden. Over on Amazon, this Cheal's Weeping Pink Flowering Cherry Tree is available for £59.99, while B&Q offers this Japanese Flowering Cherry Blossom Tree for £44.99.
Boston Globe
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
At Masons Steakhouse, even Monday night is an occasion
The backstory: Masons is run by a powerhouse team: Jimmy Liang and Ming Cao of JP Fuji Group, whose concepts include the sushi-focused Fuji restaurants. Kevin Long, who founded Tosca in Hingham and served as executive chef of Big Night Entertainment Group. Michael Morway, whose experience includes Big Night, Broadway Hospitality Group, and Branch Line. And Robert Gonzalez, the pastry chef behind Quincy's Niveaux Pâtisserie. The steakhouse is located in a historic Masonic temple that was ravaged by fire in 2013 and has now been renovated — thus the name. Charcoal-grilled octopus is one of the appetizers at Masons. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff What to eat: The meal begins with buttery, salty Parker House rolls. Remember steak carpaccio? It's back, baby. Lobster bisque and coal-roasted prawns with harissa and lemon aioli are standouts among the starters. Steaks — A5 Japanese wagyu, dry-aged bone-in New York strip, filet mignon — are the main event. Choose from a variety of sauces, and add on sides like butter-rich potato puree and asparagus with Parmesan and truffle. There are also entrees like Loch Duart salmon with spiced cauliflower and veal sirloin schnitzel with mustard spaetzle. Long, who also cofounded a pasta company, knows his way around the likes of pappardelle bolognese and ricotta tortellini with rabbit ragu. Gonzalez's desserts are far from standard steakhouse fare. Take the eye-catching Cherry Blossom Tree: a pink cube of a confection with yuzu cream, sprouting chocolate branches topped by a halo of cotton candy that serves as foliage. Get Winter Soup Club [Coming Soon] A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Bartender Zack Morrissey pours a cocktail at the bar. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Advertisement What to drink: Cocktails are classic with a twist. An Old Fashioned is made with beef tallow; the mole negroni includes tequila and chocolate liqueur. The draft list ranges from Japas Cervejaria's ginger-spiked Oishii witbier to Cryptkeeper, an English dark mild ale from South Shore brewer Widowmaker. The wine list comprises more than 200 bottles, from Champagne to chablis to California cabernet, with a wide range of price points. Cotton candy tops the Cherry Blossom Tree dessert. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff The takeaway: In this grand building, with musicians performing Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young songs on the upper level, the dining room is filled with people drinking wine, eating steaks, exclaiming over dessert. It's a Monday. The crowd is not unusual, our server tells us. Quincy was ready for Masons Steakhouse's occasion-worthy food and hospitality. Advertisement 1170 Hancock St., Quincy, 617-689-8818, . Appetizers $14-$60, entrees $29-$45, steaks $52-$160, sides $6-$14, desserts $12-$19. Devra First can be reached at
