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Axios
3 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Italian steakhouse, Amazon office to anchor new Wynwood Plaza development
Wynwood Plaza, the new mixed-use campus under construction in Miami's art district, announced its newest tenant: Luca Steak, an Italian-style steakhouse from acclaimed chef Giorgio Rapicavoli. The latest: The full-service restaurant at the base of Wynwood Plaza's office tower is set to open next year. Rapicavoli, the first Miami contestant to win Food Network's "Chopped," is the chef behind Luca Osteria and Eating House in Coral Gables and Mayfair Grill in Coconut Grove. Why it matters: The 1-million-square-foot campus — which will feature apartments, offices, retail space and a landscaped public plaza — will be anchored by a 50,000-square-foot Amazon office, the largest office lease in Wynwood history. Zoom out: Wynwood Plaza at 95 NW 29th St., developed by L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities, will feature a 26,000-square-foot public plaza with a walking path "winding through art installations, native trees and other plantings." "Luca Steak will share this airy, stylish outdoor destination with a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor lifestyle boutiques, curated storefronts, convenience locations and fast casual spots," according to a press release. The Residences at Wynwood Plaza will feature 509 rental units.
Black America Web
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
T-Pain Shares Rare Footage Of The Day He Made 'Wiscansin' A Real Place
Source: Gary Gershoff / Getty T-Pain dropped a throwback video showing the first time he came up with one of his most famous lines—when he rhymed 'mansion' with 'Wiscansin.' The line comes from his 2008 hit 'Can't Believe It' featuring Lil Wayne. If you've ever said 'Wiscansin' instead of 'Wisconsin,' this is where it all started. In the video, T-Pain's in the studio recording and says, 'I can put you in a mansion, somewhere in Wiscansin.' Right after, he turns to his friends and asks, 'That's how they say that in Wisconsin right?' Everyone starts laughing, and you can tell they knew the line was going to stick. That one rhyme turned into a whole thing. Teddy Pain ended up naming a tour 'Wiscansin University' and even dropped merch with the made-up school name. The song 'Can't Believe It,' where T-Pain says the made-up word 'Wiscansin,' is from his 2008 album Three Ringz . The track features Lil Wayne and became one of the album's biggest hits. Three Ringz is T-Pain's third studio album and has a circus theme, with skits and interludes tying it all together. Other songs on the album include 'Freeze' with Chris Brown, 'Chopped 'n' Skrewed' with Ludacris, and 'Karaoke.' The album blends R&B, hip-hop, and Auto-Tune-heavy vocals that T-Pain is known for. Three Ringz was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards. This vintage footage shows how Pain didn't overthink it—he just had fun and let it flow. Sometimes the lines that hit the hardest come out of nowhere. Now fans finally get to see the exact moment the line that made everyone say 'Wiscansin' was created. Check out some of the reactions to the rare footage below. T-Pain Shares Rare Footage Of The Day He Made 'Wiscansin' A Real Place was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
CBS News
02-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Baltimore's first black and women-owned bodega opens in Fells Point
Chopped Broadway Bodega and Deli is making its mark as the First Black and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore. If there is one thing Ernestine Chambers knows how to do, it's show you how to make a good chopped cheese. She is the co–owner of the newest spot in Fells Point, Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli. On Friday afternoon, Chambers and fellow co-owner Naté Gordon cut the ribbon on their new business. The duo says each item on the menu blends the bold, bussin' flavors of a classic New York bodega with a splash of Baltimore pride. Designed to nourish both body and community Chambers explained that Chopped Broadway is designed to nourish both body and community. With 98% of its team made up of Baltimore residents, the store not only exceeds local hiring requirements but also stands as a model of how business can be a force for local economic empowerment. "We had this opportunity to make history today and also put a store with fresh food in Fells Point," Chambers said. Chopped Broadway serves oversized, chopped-to-order heroes stacked with flavor, crisp veggies, rich sauces, and mouthwatering meats and plant-based options. "So we have a little bit of everything for everybody," Naté Gordon explained. "We have huge, ginormous hoagies, New York style— they are all chopped fresh. We have the godfather, which is our number one seller. It is our spin on the Italian." "More importantly, we have an organic section as well as a vegan sandwich because most of the time when you come into a convenience store, you rarely see healthy choices or options, so we have a non-GMO section and gluten-free options," Chambers explained. The owners say the menu's pricing is intentionally inclusive, making quality food accessible to all income levels. "Food, culture, and opportunity" According to Travel Noire, Gordon and Chambers' leadership reflects a broader national trend of Black women owning approximately 14.8% of all women-owned businesses and 52.1% of all Black-owned businesses in the United States. In Maryland, Black-owned businesses comprise about 19.3% of all businesses. Additionally, women own approximately 44.6% of businesses in the state. "That's what Chopped is about: food, culture, and opportunity," Chambers said. City leaders say that when new businesses like Chopped open up, it positively reflects the neighborhood. "That's what Baltimore is all about. It is about everybody working together for the betterment of our community," Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City's Council president, said. Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is located at 307 S Broadway in Fells Point.
Calgary Herald
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Expo: Nicholas Hoult talks Mad Max, Lex Luthor and transitioning from child star to adult actor
Article content When Nicholas Hoult took on the role of Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road, some of the prep work was a bit strange. Article content Article content For anyone who has seen the chaotic, super-charged 2015 blockbuster by George Miller, this may not be too surprising. At Calgary Expo Friday afternoon, Hoult stressed that the film — an exhilarating two-hours of high-octane stunts and car chases through a desert — did not have a chaotic set, of course. Action scenes that are this over-the-top needs to be produced with precision. But some of the prep work the British actor did for Nux, the bald-headed, sickly warrior who finds his devotion to his boss Immortan Joe tested as he tries to help track down the warlord's runaway wives, was a little strange. Article content Article content Miller and actor Hugh Keays-Bryne, who played the imposing Immortan Joe, would gather some of the actors and 150 stunt people in a gym. Article content Article content 'We would sing nursery rhymes together and pray to Immortan Joe,' says Hoult. 'He would put photos of himself up around the set. It was kind of like a cult, I suppose. Then you'd learn the different lingo and a way of communicate to people because obviously over the noise of the engine you couldn't hear each other so you'd be banging on the roofs of the cars.' Article content Hoult's hairless, emaciated character is meant to be sick, presumably due to the living in a radioactive wasteland. So Miller asked him to lose weight. When cameras rolled, Hoult had shed 27 pounds. Again, the prep work for this seems a little strange. Article content Article content He would the Food Network show Chopped, which has competitors cooking various meals, as he worked out. Article content 'It was kind of like torture,' he said. 'I would jump rope watching Chopped. I'd be like 'That looks so good! I'm so hungry!'' Article content Nux was one of many milestones for Hoult that helped establish the former child actor as someone capable of taking on a wide variety of character roles. While Hoult has done indie films — including the Calgary-shot thriller The Order that had him playing real-life white supremacist Bob Mathews — he is also known for participating in franchise blockbusters and cult films, which makes him a perfect guest for a fan convention. Since entering the spotlight as the socially awkward 12 year old in 2002's About A Boy, Hoult has played brave soldier Eusebios in Clash of the Titans, a lovestruck zombie in Warm Bodies, X-Men member Beast in numerous Marvel Universe films, Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien in the biopic Tolkien and Thomas Hutter in last year's Nosferatu. In July, he will make his debut as another iconic character when he plays supervillain Lex Luthor in the umpteenth remake of Superman.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Filipino restaurant Kultura beginning new guest chef series in April
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A celebrated Filipino restaurant in downtown Charleston is starting a new guest chef series this April. 'Sama-Sama,' which means together, will kick off on Apr. 23 and feature James Beard finalist and Chopped winner Nikko Cagalanan collaborating with Michelin-starred Chef Johnny Curiel. Each communal dining experience will feature two seatings, 5:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m., with tickets at $110 each. Drinks will be a la carte. For the May experience, Chef Nikko and Kultura will host Chef Yia Vang, who 'tells the Hmong-American story through every dish he creates.' Next up in June will be Comfort Kitchen, and to close out in July, Chef Sophina Uong from Mister Mao will visit, bringing her 'tropical roadhouse' flavors along. Kultura sits on Spring Street in the Cannonborough Elliotborough neighborhood. All events will take place on the patio, weather permitting. Tickets for each event are currently available through Resy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
