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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman orders espresso martini at restaurant but is stunned by what arrives
A woman was left in hysterics after ordering an espresso martini at a restaurant - only to be served a very different version of the classic cocktail instead Many of us fancy a cheeky espresso martini while out and about. This timeless tipple, typically concocted from espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka is famed for its creamy froth, traditionally crowned with a trio of coffee beans. But, one woman's recent encounter has taken social media by storm. Her 'dreadful' espresso martini from American restaurant chain Chili's sparked viral hysteria. Em took to X to share her cocktail calamity, whipping up quite a frenzy as the post racked up a jaw-dropping 11 million views, leaving people "wheezing" at its appearance. Gone was the anticipated creamy surface, replaced instead with an abyss of murky brown liquid, excessively sprinkled with coffee beans compared to the usual garnish. Commenters couldn't help but jest about the concoction, with one user jesting: "When I get the job after lying on my resume." Another expressed sympathy: "Nah sis they played you. That ain't no espresso martini", while someone else echoed their astonishment: "I cannot believe that is even real omg." Some even likened it to Pepsi or Coke dashed with coffee beans. Elsewhere, a commenter was so tickled they exclaimed: "I am wheezing". Em later disclosed that this peculiar take on the drink was born from a collaboration between Chili's and 'Vanderpump Rules' stars Scheana Shay and Katie Maloney. One thing is certain, if Chili's ever makes the leap to British shores, let's pray this peculiar cocktail isn't part of the package. The Espresso Martini hails from the 1980s and is frequently attributed to a London bartender called Dick Bradsell – its popularity endures years on. As the story goes, a model once approached him with a request for a beverage that would "wake her up and then f*** her up." In response, Bradsell concocted a blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, birthing the now-iconic Espresso Martini.
Malaysian Reserve
24-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Viral Sensation Javvy Coffee Launches Nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market This Memorial Day
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Javvy Coffee, the bestselling social media sensation, is hitting Sprouts shelves nationwide! Starting Memorial Day, May 26, Javvy Coffee will be available at Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country. Loved for its smooth taste, clean ingredients, and unmatched convenience, Javvy Coffee is revolutionizing the way we enjoy coffee—quickly becoming a household name for coffee lovers who demand convenience without compromise. Now, shoppers can find their favorite Javvy blends at their local Sprouts! With over 31,000 glowing Amazon reviews, it's clear that Javvy Coffee has captured the hearts (and taste buds!) of coffee lovers everywhere. Here's why it's the go-to coffee choice for so many: Ultra-Convenient & Customizable: Whether it's a morning pick-me-up, a post-dinner treat, or an indulgent Espresso Martini, Javvy makes it easy to craft any coffee style in seconds. No Bitter Aftertaste: Enjoy smooth, naturally brewed coffee without any bitterness or acidity. Clean Ingredients: 100% natural coffee, no additives, no sugars, no nasties. Affordably Priced: Javvy costs less than K-cups, drip coffee, and store-bought brews—delivering quality that doesn't break the bank. Versatile & Long-Lasting: Fresh coffee ready when you need it, staying fresh for months. Sprouts will now carry Javvy Protein Coffee, available in French Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel, and Original. For those who want their coffee with a protein boost, Javvy Protein Coffee blends the rich flavor of natural coffee with premium whey protein for a guilt-free indulgence. With 10g of protein per serving, zero sugar, prebiotics for gut health, and brain-boosting MCTs, it's perfect for satisfying your coffee cravings while supporting your health and wellness goals. 'People want healthy, better-for-you coffee—but not at the expense of convenience or taste. That's exactly why Sprouts is such an important milestone for us. It puts Javvy in front of health-conscious shoppers who are already looking for easy, functional swaps—and gives them a protein-packed, guilt-free coffee they can actually look forward to.' — Brandon Monaghan, Co-Founder and CMO of Javvy Coffee About Sprouts Farmers Market:True to our farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. We inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. Sprouts continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. (Source: To find Javvy Coffee at your nearest Sprouts Farmers Market, visit For all Press Inquiries contact:Morgan Publicity(323) 684-4875395678@
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Viral Sensation Javvy Coffee Launches Nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market This Memorial Day
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Javvy Coffee, the bestselling social media sensation, is hitting Sprouts shelves nationwide! Starting Memorial Day, May 26, Javvy Coffee will be available at Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the country. Loved for its smooth taste, clean ingredients, and unmatched convenience, Javvy Coffee is revolutionizing the way we enjoy coffee—quickly becoming a household name for coffee lovers who demand convenience without compromise. Now, shoppers can find their favorite Javvy blends at their local Sprouts! With over 31,000 glowing Amazon reviews, it's clear that Javvy Coffee has captured the hearts (and taste buds!) of coffee lovers everywhere. Here's why it's the go-to coffee choice for so many: Ultra-Convenient & Customizable: Whether it's a morning pick-me-up, a post-dinner treat, or an indulgent Espresso Martini, Javvy makes it easy to craft any coffee style in seconds. No Bitter Aftertaste: Enjoy smooth, naturally brewed coffee without any bitterness or acidity. Clean Ingredients: 100% natural coffee, no additives, no sugars, no nasties. Affordably Priced: Javvy costs less than K-cups, drip coffee, and store-bought brews—delivering quality that doesn't break the bank. Versatile & Long-Lasting: Fresh coffee ready when you need it, staying fresh for months. Sprouts will now carry Javvy Protein Coffee, available in French Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel, and Original. For those who want their coffee with a protein boost, Javvy Protein Coffee blends the rich flavor of natural coffee with premium whey protein for a guilt-free indulgence. With 10g of protein per serving, zero sugar, prebiotics for gut health, and brain-boosting MCTs, it's perfect for satisfying your coffee cravings while supporting your health and wellness goals. "People want healthy, better-for-you coffee—but not at the expense of convenience or taste. That's exactly why Sprouts is such an important milestone for us. It puts Javvy in front of health-conscious shoppers who are already looking for easy, functional swaps—and gives them a protein-packed, guilt-free coffee they can actually look forward to." — Brandon Monaghan, Co-Founder and CMO of Javvy Coffee About Sprouts Farmers Market:True to our farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. We inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. Sprouts continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. (Source: To find Javvy Coffee at your nearest Sprouts Farmers Market, visit For all Press Inquiries contact:Morgan Publicity(323) 684-4875395678@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Javvy Coffee Sign in to access your portfolio
Time Out
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
If the leading lady of a daytime telenovela was to read too many pop-psychology books while downing a double Espresso Martini, you might get something close to Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. This musical comedy based on Pedro Almodóvar's 1988 cinema cult classic is given a neon-lit, red-curtained makeover at Sydney's Hayes Theatre. With precision taking a backseat to passion, director Alexander Berlage (Cry-Baby, American Psycho) delivers a stylish descent into screwball mania. The action takes place in Madrid, Spain, where Amy Hack 's (Yentl) heartbroken actress, Pepa, is having a terrible, very bad day, which we see play out from depressive start to high-flung resolution. Her lover Iván breaks up with her over answering machine, and thus, her Odyssey-styled mission to find and confront him begins. Along the journey, Pepa butts heads with Iván's scorned ex-wife Lucia (Tisha Keleman), his son and his own frustrated fiancée, as well as her wildly unravelling best friend, Candela (Grace Driscoll). With a book by Jeffrey Lane (known for his musical adaption of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and music and lyrics by David Yazbek (Dead Outlaw), the original Broadway production of Women on the Verge had a relatively short lifespan – closing soon after it received poor reviews, and even poorer ticket sales. This is where Berlage's adept hand at re-inventing cult flops takes charge – finding a space for his avant-garde style through sharp angles, frenetic choreography, and psychosexual vignettes. His style is well matched by Phoebe Pilcher 's discordantly placed, evocative and frenzied lighting design, which effectively fills the space with the heat of the Spanish sun. Alexander Berlage (Cry-Baby, American Psycho) delivers a stylish descent into screwball mania Berlage has a reputation for breathing new life into former musical flops, and likewise, this production aims to move the material beyond a generic film-to-stage adaptation and lean into a clever, subversive vision. Women on the Verge skewers the most Shakespearean of plot points – love – and of course, the root cause of everyone's problems – men. (And underneath that is Greta Gerwig's favourite nemesis: the patriarchy.) The men in the piece may seem as vapid as those in the Barbie movie, but the bite of the women is more akin to Fleabag – dishevelled as they may appear, you don't want to cross them on a bad day. Hack demonstrates the utmost commitment to her characterisation of Pepa, with subtle nuances in her emotional state giving way to strident outbursts – she is quite literally the picture of a woman on the verge. Her accent is held firm through both dialogue and song, while her flinging and flailing of bags, sunglasses and telephones is a superb lesson in choreographed chaos. Driscoll's lust-lorn model, Candela, holds elastic characterisation and physicality, taking outlandish shapes and forms that are at times absurdly hilarious. Her patter song, 'Model Behaviour', reads like both an ode and challenge to the late great Stephen Sondheim himself. Meanwhile, Keleman's overlooked and vengeful wife Lucia is a woman who now seeks to get back the years lost to an untrustworthy man. As her son, Carlos, Tomas Kantor is our most grounded male character, still led by his base instincts, yes, but at least he has a good heart through which the blood is pumped. Playing opposite as his fiance, Nina Carcione 's doe-eyed stare cuts through the space, drawing attention to her excellent knack for non-verbal comedic timing. Chiara Assetta 's choreography is tasked with the olympic-sized hurdle of navigating around the congested set, and meets the challenge. The use of streamers instead of solid walls allows hands, faces, and limbs to appear and disappear with ease, while a large bed for one red-hot set piece blocks out a great portion of the space. It's swiftly executed choreography that has our characters dancing around, over and throughout the sharp angles of Hailley Hunt 's set design, which quite aptly reflects the slowly decaying psychosexual tensions of the show's characters. The production's take on Spanish characteristics is somewhat hit and miss. Sometimes, in the same vein as Lady Gaga in House of Gucci: thickly accented, but imbued with enough commitment to the bit that it works. But at the same time, also a little like Jared Leto in House of Gucci: absurd, over-the-top, and somewhat inconsistent. Aaron Robuck 's narrator/taxi driver seems an innocuous enough plot device in the grand scheme of the piece, and the character's disjointed nature isn't helped by Lane's underdeveloped book. Popping up throughout to (quite literally) transport Pepa between main set pieces, accordion in hand, the script takes what is meant to be the show's MC and replaces it with a big question mark on his purpose. On opening night, the sound levels seemed unbalanced – a weakness in a piece driven by dense lyrics and rapid tempo. Dylan Pollard 's musical direction, whilst being able to give the score a toe-tapping beat that's liable to make your hips shake, drowned out the enunciation from our fast-talking, thick-accented characters. Nonetheless, this stylish production makes a meal out of an undercooked script, and Hack's leading performance is especially worthwhile – her Pepa is as lived-in and layered as she is hysterical. The most poignant, powerful and purposeful moments of the show come when all five women are together in unison, particularly in the final moments, which offer the most quiet and peaceful state of the evening. This is what it looks like when women on the brink take back their power – in four-part harmony.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
The 17 best bars and restaurants with stunning panoramic views across the UK this summer – is one near you?
FROM the bright lights of Liverpool, to London landmarks and waterfront locations, these bars and restaurants have some of the best views in the country. Whether a hearty meal is what you're after, or a summer cocktail, Advertisement 7 Here are the best places for UK views - like the Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Credit: Trip Advisor 7 Vicinity in London has unmatched views of Tower Bridge Credit: Trip Advisor Cocktails taste better than if there's a view to marvel over, which is why The Alchemist is a popular spot in Leeds. The bar is tucked away on the second floor of Leeds' Trinity shopping centre, and is considered an unorthodox cocktail bar. Outside you can sip on an Espresso Martini and take in the city sights from the heated terrace. There's also a winning pocket-friendly food menu inspired by worldwide cuisines if you get peckish. Advertisement Read More on UK Views The Aviary Rooftop Bar and Restaurant is one of the most sought-after destinations in the heart of London. It's described as the 'ultimate rooftop experience' where you can take in views over the London skyline. Up on the 10th floor there's lots of comfy seating and even luxe igloos. There are specially crafted cocktails as well as a huge list of spirits including 27 types of gin. Advertisement Most read in Travel Latest Exclusive For anyone who fancies the views and a meal, if you book a Sunday roast for 90 minutes, you can get bottomless red wine for £30pp. In Newcastle, you'll find The Botanist, a rooftop haven for anyone who loves vintage interior and quirky cocktails. The UK's best beach bar – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails 7 The 20 Stories in Manchester is literally 20 storeys high Credit: Tripadvisor 7 The Wagtail Rooftop bar and restaurant stays open late for evenings with a DJ Credit: Tripadvisor Advertisement Head up to the rooftop that has a domed glass ceiling or outside on the terrace. You can try The Plant Pot cocktail recommended by the bartender with bourbon, amaretto, kiwi puree and honey. If that hasn't persuaded you yet, the Botanist offers Happy Hour from Monday to Friday 4pm - 7pm . During this time you can get any 2 Cocktails for £15.95. All pints are £4.95 and get a bottle of house wine or fizz for £15.95. Advertisement Over on the outskirts of Liverpool is the stunning Lakehouse. Its location on Crosby Coastal Park means you get beautiful views over the water from the terrace. Whether you head out after a long day at work, or meet up with friends, it's recommended you sit outside and take in the views at sunset. They don't just offer tasty drinks, there's lots of dishes too like shakshuka and homemade American buttermilk pancakes. Advertisement One very popular seaside location is the Palm Court Restaurant on It's location on the promenade means it's suspended above the water and has panoramic seaside views. Of course it offers champion fish, from cod and chips to a scampi basket, and you can head there after taking on the slots in the arcade. The Chaophraya in Edinburgh has views of Advertisement It's a contemporary Thai restaurant where you can enjoy a sharing set menu and cocktails like a Chiang Mai Old Fashioned and 1942 Martini. 7 The Chaophraya in Edinburgh has views of the castle Credit: Alamy One visitor wrote on Another added: "The view with the sunset was priceless! We will be back when we have another trip to Edinburgh!" Advertisement Bristol is home to one of the top places to eat with a view in the UK - Riverstation The restaurant sits on the waterfront and has a balcony and terrace that you can enjoy in the warm weather. The inside is equally lovely with warm interior and huge windows so you can still enjoy the landscape from the inside. Another riverfront location is in London at Vicinity. Advertisement It's right across from Tower Bridge so you can see it in all its glory around a fire pit. As one of the most affordable London restaurants with a view, it's got a menu starring stone-baked pizzas and burgers as well as an extensive cocktail menu. You'll find the Windows Restaurant in the Carlton George Hotel in Glasgow, where you can enjoy some of the best views in Scotland. It's in the heart of the city so you can stare out at the historic landmarks. Advertisement The restaurant offers everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. 7 Panoramic 34 in Liverpool and sights at every turn from the city to the River Mersey Credit: Tripadvisor The Alchemist in Manchester also has incredible views and you can even get a cherry fog bubble cocktail to go with them. Make sure to head out onto the terrace to take some great pictures of the city which lights up in the evenings. Advertisement Liverpool's It's one of the best Italian restaurants in the city and has a 360 Sky Bar. If you go between 3-6pm on Sunday to Thursday, you'll hit Happy Hour. A short drive from Bristol is what's been called 'punter's paradise', aka, The Windmill Inn, in It dishes out homemade food and has incredible views of the coast whether you're inside or out. Advertisement If you don't just want great views, but also want a party, Wagtail Rooftop Bar and Restaurant is for you. Inside the art deco building is plush seating and fancy food that really feels like you're a VIP. And thanks to its late-night license, it also has resident a DJ and evening parties. In Advertisement The high-style destination is at the top of Spinningfields and has sweeping views which you can take in on the large outdoor terrace that's covered in natural greenery. Over in There are lots of dishes from Italian pasta to whole lobsters and as for drinks there's an extensive wine menu. This bar is all in the name, which is Panoramic 34. It's in Liverpool and has incredible sights at every turn from the city to River Mersey. Advertisement It offers indulgent afternoon tea, top-quality wine and has great food in the fine dining restaurant. 7 These 17 restaurants and bars have the best views Credit: Tripadvisor
