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NZ Herald
05-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Two new eateries to open in Tauranga's Historic Village
It is owned and administered by Tauranga City Council as a community facility. 'Nothing else like it in the area' A restaurant and garden bar 'where the atmosphere is just as good as the food' is coming to the village this winter. Mitch Lowe - director of 30 companies including Bay Dreams, Audiology Touring, Tenfold, and Soundsplash - and his wife Ezel plan to open their first restaurant, Med Lounge & Garden, in June. Ezel is also an entrepreneur and owns Nectar Sangria. Mitch Lowe told the Bay of Plenty Times the couple bought Ariel and Mali Cottans' restaurant Malka, which they were renovating to become the Med. The couple wanted to create 'a bit of a destination' by making it 'a full indoor outdoor-themed dining experience where the atmosphere is just as good as the food'. It would have private rooms for functions and 'elements of well-curated music'. 'We just feel like there's nothing else like it in the area so we're just hoping it's a place that locals just really fall in love with ... 'I think that what we're bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.' Lowe said the Med was serving pitas and salads 'out the window' while renovations were under way indoors. The restaurant and garden bar would open at the start of June 'if all goes well' following their liquor licence application. Business 'better than we expected' Ichiban co-owner and chef Karen Aya Onishi said she and her husband Diego Pires opened in the village in March where the Whipped Baker used to be. Business had been 'great' and 'better than we expected'. The couple had owned a food caravan since 2019. They did a function in front of the village last year and saw 'great potential' in opening permanently. Celebrating five years in business The Village Barber owner Trina Pyle was celebrating five years in business at the village in May. She signed the lease in 2020 and was 'proud' to say the business had survived Covid-19. Pyle started offering a special rate for Tauranga Hospital staff during Covid-19 and continued doing so as she loved giving back to essential services. She was not increasing prices this year, as families have had 'a tough few years'. She thanked her 'best support person' Des McCleary and her loyal customers. Pyle said many clients said it would take 'forever' to find parking, and the council should consider allocated parking for village customers 'so that they can pop in, do a shop, have a quick bite to eat, get a haircut'. The council's venue and events manager Nelita Byrne said it was working through parking options as part of the Historic Village Grounds plan. Byrne said the village was 'well connected' to alternative transport options, with the bus stopping nearby and being on the Kōpūrererua Valley Cycleway. A 'destination' cafe to open A new cafe in the 'heart' of the village is preparing to open after two years of construction. Byrne said the cafe was part of the council's $7.2m Complex 2 development, which included a commercial kitchen, the Balcony Room venue with capacity for 175 people, two retail spaces – already open for business – an office space, public toilets, and service facilities to support functions and events. The 'destination' cafe, which seated more than 60 patrons indoors and had outdoor seating, would serve the surrounding business precinct, including Tauranga Hospital, 17th Avenue Business Park, and The Kollective co-working community. The council was in the negotiation stage of the procurement process for a tenant and hoped to have the cafe open by June. Byrne said 'significant' work was involved, including structural and earthquake strengthening, fire compliance, and electrical and plumbing upgrades. The project's original scope was to revamp the existing building by constructing a commercial kitchen and cafe on the ground floor, and an event space on the upper level. Once the interior cladding was removed, 'a number of unforeseen structural issues' with the wider building were uncovered, requiring additional remediation works and seismic strengthening, she said. An extra 3.4m was approved by the council in September 2023 for the building. Byrne said the village was Tauranga's 'vibrant and diverse community hub'.
Al Bawaba
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
'Aser' series today, all you need to know about Arabic version of 'Ezel'
ALBAWABA - As Ramadan 2025 has reached an end, the dubbed series is returning to the screen with the first one to be aired being the Arabic version of the Turkish series "Ezel", which is called "Aser" in Arabic. Syrian actor Bassel Khaiat, who is playing the main character in the new series, posted a video by Shahid on Instagram, which appeared to be from behind the scenes of filming the series "Aser," the dubbed version of the Turkish series "Ezel." Khaiat looked tired from the 12-hour filming in one day, saying: "We've been working for 12 hours. Can't we postpone this until tomorrow?" He added: "Okay, I'm really tired!" Stars of "Aser" series. (Instagram/Bassel Khaiat) Why should people watch "Aser" Series? When the Syrian star was asked what would excite people about the new dubbed series, he humorously answered saying that his presence in the series is the most important reason for them to watch it. When will "Aser" series be aired? MBC Group announced via its official accounts that the series "Aser" will premiere on April 6, 2025, on MBC1. Episodes will air from Sunday to Thursday at 8:00 P.M. Riyadh time. Episodes will also be available on the Shahid digital platform after their television broadcast, allowing viewers to watch the series at any time. Syrian actor Samer al-Masry for "Aser" series. (Instagram/Samer al-Masry) "Aser" series plot: The series, which is also taken from the Turkish drama, revolves around a man called "Aser," an ambitious young man who dreamed of a happy life with his fiancé and friends before everything turned into a nightmare due to a conspiracy plotted against him. He was betrayed by those closest to him and falsely accused of theft and murder, leading to his imprisonment for many years. Inside the prison, Aser meets an influential inmate who helps him plan his escape and completely transforms his appearance through plastic surgery. He leaves prison with a new identity and begins a complex journey of revenge, seeking to uncover the truth about what happened and why he was thrown into prison. The cast of "Aser" series: Bassel Khaiat - plays the role of Aser Abbas al-Noury Samer al-Masry Pamela El Kik Khaled Alkeesh Zeina Makki Talal Mardini Nadine Khoury Majdi Machmouchi Zuhair Abdulkarim
Al Bawaba
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Bassel Khayat leads "Aser," Shahid's adaptation of Turkish hit "Ezel"
ALBAWABA - Shahid's "Aser," starring Bassel Khayat, is a highly anticipated adaptation of the Turkish hit "Ezel." The official poster for Shahid Platform's new series "Aser," which is based on the well-known Turkish drama "Ezel." The poster's startling depiction of the series' hero, Syrian celebrity Bassel Khayat, encourages audience participation. Shahid Platform's official Instagram account shared the first "Aser" promotional graphic. The poster shows the series' stars, Abbas Al-Nouri, Khaled Al-Qish, Samer Al-Masry, and Lebanese actress Pamela Al-Kik, encircling star Bassel Khayat as he sits on a giant die with symbols derived from the card game. The poster combines warm, monochrome hues with dark ones. Bassel Khayat deviates from the norm by donning a white shirt underneath his black jacket, which adds a unique element of mystery and tension. The majority of the cast wears black. After interacting with the promotional poster for "Aser," numerous viewers expressed their excitement for the new version's release. Some pointed out that the stars in the series, such as Basil Khayat, who appeared on the poster, are well-liked by viewers of Turkish and Arab dramas. Particularly well-received was the appearance of Pamela El Kik, the poster's sole female figure. Others responded to Basil Khayat's return to challenging parts that demand outstanding performance. Given the success of the original Turkish series when it debuted, many anticipated "Aser" to be one of the most well-known dramas of the 2025 season. basselkhaiatofficial Instagram profile Date of Release for the "Aser" Series After a lull, Arab television shows that are based on Turkish dramas are making a comeback. The most recent was "Al-Qadar," which aired shortly before Ramadan and starred Qusai Khouli, a Syrian actor. As part of Shahid's original projects for this season, "Aser" is reportedly scheduled to premiere in the first week of April, following the Eid al-Fitr festival. Basil Khayat, Pamela El Kik, Samer Al Masry, Zeina Makki, Khaled Al Qish, Talal Mardini, Abbas Al Nouri, Nadine Khoury, Sultan Deeb, Majdi Mashmoushi, and Zuhair Abdel Karim are notable cast members of the television series "Aser."
