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Forbes
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dolores brings a Mexico City-inspired Cantina to Brooklyn
Pressed seafood aguachile at Dolores in Brooklyn A new way to enjoy the tastes of Mexico City has opened in Brooklyn. Dolores, a cantina and cocktail bar from the husband-and-wife team behind Winona's in Williamsburg, recently opened in Bed-Stuy at 397 Tompkins Ave. Inspired by co-founder Emir Dupeyron's upbringing in Mexico City, Dolores serves Mexican fare like tacos and botana (small bites) to pair with agave-spirit cocktails by partner and beverage director Leanne Favre of Clover Club and Leyenda. The restaurant has 30 seats, plus 10 bar seats, 8 outdoor seats. Dupeyron and his wife, co-owner, Cressida Greening, felt there was an underrepresentation of chilango food in New York. The restaurant is named after Dupeyron's great-grandmother, who was known as an excellent cook. 'We wanted to bring a slice of chilango cantina culture to Brooklyn in the form of a neighborhood spot in Bed Stuy. With Mexico City being such a popular destination for folks these days, we felt as though people would be open to something that was very specific in that way, rather than another generic Mexican restaurant that has to do everything and please everyone,' Greening said. 'The idea to do a restaurant-bar in the style of a classic cantina just felt like a fun idea, and again, something new for Brooklyn. In cantinas, the drinking is as important as the eating, if not more so, but moreover, it's a place for people from all walks of life to catch up, convive, toast to successes or drown their sorrows.' The bar at Dolores in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn offers 10 seats for guests What to eat at Dolores Dolores menu centers around botanas. Familiar shareables include guacamole with fresh, hot totopos fried to order, chicharrones, and pressed seafood aguachile made in-house by pressing thinly sliced octopus, shrimp, squid with fresh lime juice and red onion. Additional snacks include the tlacoyo de haba, a traditional Mexican stuffed-corn tortilla topped with a nopal salad and fava bean puree and sopes con picadillo served with housemade salsa. Dolores' menu also features tacos like such as the Cochinita Pibil Turix, inspired by the El Turix Taqueria in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood, made with Yucatán-style, braised pork marinated and rubbed with homemade achiote and citrus, topped with pickled red onions and a habanero salsa. The Lengua El Bosque is an homage to Bar El Bosque, which famously serves tacos wrapped in cloth napkins to soften the tortilla and preserve the moisture. Cochinita pibil at Dolores in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn 'Personally, I think the cochinita pibil tacos are where it's at,' said Greening. 'The pork is just so juicy and flavorful. The dish is messy, but I implore you to please resist the urge to use a knife and fork to eat it. As with all tacos, these are best enjoyed when eaten with your hands.' Larger, daily specials include albondigas al chipotle, Mexican-style meatballs served in a chipotle sauce; mojarra frita, a whole-fried red snapper served with rice, tortillas, and housemade salsa, and chicken enchiladas. For late-night dining, Dolores offers $2 tacos de canasta from 11 p.m. until sold out on Fridays and Saturday. 'Also go for the taco del dia, which is usually a guisado (a traditional stew) topped with rice and beans,' said Greening. 'If you are looking for a more hearty dinner, the plato del dia is the way to go. On Fridays, that means fajitas, which are of course sizzling. They're just very fun and also really hit, flavor-wise. We also have a few tasty platos that we are working on, so watch this space.' What to drink at Dolores Dolores' bar program is designed with fun, approachable cocktails in mind, including some creative twists on classics. 'There is really something to satisfy every kind of drinker,' said Greening. 'The Tepache White Negroni is a really interesting and complex option for something more spirits-forward, but on a hot summer day, nothing tastes better right off the bat than our frozen Mata Dolores.' The frozen Mata Dolores at Dolores in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn The drink menu features cantina staples, like a house margarita (of course made with house-made sour mix and available on draft; the paloma featuring a blend of grapefruit and sumac, carbonated 'a minute', and the Mexican espresso martini inspired by a classic Carajillo and featuring a Mexican-made coffee rum and amaro. Additional beverages include the Midnight Cowboy, a martini variation served with cotija-stuffed olives; Jerk Batanga made with a house-blend of jerk spices, banana, lime, and topped with Mexican Coke; Arroz con Leche made with Mexican-made rum, guava, and a rice wash; One Trick Pony with tomato, strawberry, guajillo chili, and black pepper, served with a tiny Modelito and their frozen Mata Dolores, a take on a classic Painkiller made with pineapple, orange cordial,coconut and a hint of ancho chili and cocoa. 'All the cocktails are super food-friendly. We really want everyone to be able to choose their own adventure when it comes to pairing—there are no wrong answers, so just do what feels right for you in the moment."
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
New dementia-friendly garden blooms for NHS Lanarkshire
The project is part of the health board's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. NHS Lanarkshire worked with energy transformation organisation, Vital Energi, to enhance the garden area of Udston Hospital's Brandon Ward. This unit supports patients living with dementia, and their families, who can now benefit from this calming greenspace. The project is part of NHS Lanarkshire's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. The health board's sustainability team successfully applied to Vital Energi for funding, where an element of community investment was included alongside low-carbon solutions. Part of this funding was used to create a dedicated garden area that's calming and meaningful for patients, their families and staff. The Vital Energi Scotland team worked enthusiastically with NHS Lanarkshire's biodiversity manager, Stuart Ward, to transform the Hamilton courtyard into a therapeutic, dementia-friendly space with new planters and a range of plants and flowers. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today Stuart said: 'I would like to give a big thank you to Aidan Whetham, construction degree apprentice, and his team of volunteers at Vital Energi for the hard work and resources that have helped turn an unused garden space into an area especially for patients, staff and visitors. The transformation and positive impact it will have on patients is immeasurable.' Craig Brown, head of sustainability and environmental performance at NHS Lanarkshire, said: 'We applied for this funding via the Scottish Government Greening Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Scheme and were fortunate enough to receive £2 million. 'This funding was primarily used to improve the energy efficiency at Kirklands Headquarters and the West of Scotland Laundry by installing solar panels on both key sites, among other significant energy efficiency measures. 'Not only does the Brandon Ward project support NHS Lanarkshire's goal to save nearly 200 tonnes of carbon emissions, but it has also been equally rewarding to contribute to something so special for patients – a peaceful, reflective space that supports wellbeing. 'We hope this is the first of many energy efficiency projects as we work towards further improving the greenspace and biodiversity across our sites.' Kieran Walsh, regional director for Vital Energi, commented: 'We are honoured to have supported the Brandon Ward at Udston Hospital by creating a new outdoor space designed with compassion and care for patients living with dementia and their families. Our hope was to offer a place of comfort during what can be incredibly difficult times. 'Being part of something that has a real, tangible impact on end users in local communities is what makes this work so fulfilling. 'Thanks to the dedication of the Vital Energi Scotland team and the generosity of our volunteers and contributors, we've been able to give back to the wider community of Lanarkshire.'
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Seattle to pay nearly $1M in settlement with police captain who alleged discrimination
The city of Seattle has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed on half of a Seattle Police Captain, which alleged discrimination and retaliation by former police chief Adrian Diaz. According to the suit, Greening has been with SPD since 1994 and became assistant chief in 2017. Captain Eric Greening sued both the city and Diaz, claiming that he was retaliated against for bringing up concerns about gender and racial discrimination within the department. Greening, a Black man, claimed Diaz rejected his re-application to be an assistant chief and demoted him. Greening claimed, that in a nationwide search for command staff, Diaz required all of his existing staff to reapply for their roles, except Greening. Diaz and the city previously denied Greening's claims about the retaliation in court filings. As a part of the settlement, Greening has agreed to dismiss his complaints. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing. Greening will receive: $73,000 of back wages $250,000 in non-economic compensation $65,000 in wage damages when he resigns $250,000 in non-economic compensation upon resignation Over $300,000 in attorneys fees Greening will be allowed to continue to take paid administrative leave until Feb. 1, 2026.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tampa Bay area farmers view hope in President Trump's new tariffs
The Brief Local farmers hope new tariffs from President Donald Trump will help as the value of their crops continues falling. Farmers say they face tough foreign competition and smaller batches of crops this year due to erratic weather patterns and crop diseases. Leaders from both the national and state levels have attempted to address the concerns of farmers recently. PLANT CITY, Fla. - Many local farmers are battling foreign competition, and they're cautiously optimistic that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could help. "Probably stopping imports that affect the value of our crop that we grow right here in Florida," says Brian Shepherd, who is in the agriculture service and supply business. READ: Gov. DeSantis urges pocketbook issues in state of the state address This year's Plant City strawberry crop is smaller than some in the past because last year's hurricanes forced the crop to be planted 10 days later than usual. Dig deeper Citrus crops were also hammered by the storms, along with years of the crippling plant disease called Greening. "Those growers that are left in the business today, hear me when I say you are not forgotten. You are not alone," said Florida Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula), speaking at the start of Tuesday's legislative session. New state legislation aims to help farmers. However, foreign competition comes from berries and citrus grown in countries like Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, where labor is cheaper and there are fewer regulations. What's next Many farmers say they need help from Washington. "We like to protect what we do here," says Shepherd. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube On Truth Social Monday, President Trump told farmers, "Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE our country," before telling them to "Have fun." Growers promise fun at the Strawberry Festival now underway, but can the president's tariffs help with the challenges farmers face? People elsewhere may think of Florida only as beaches and theme parks, but among farmers, ranchers, and growers, all eyes are on tariffs and their possible effects. The Source FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers collected the information in this story. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Artic blast to move off soon
Feb. 19—The Arctic cold front that has dropped temperatures to the low double digits should soon dissipate and give way to warmer weather. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kenny Greening said the frigid air came from Canada. Wednesday morning it also bought snow flurries. Temperatures in Odessa-Midland were only going to inch up to around 23 degrees Wednesday with warmer temperatures to the west and southwest, Greening said. "We're going to struggle today in terms of temperatures," he added. Temperatures for the night of Feb. 19 were projected to be in the low teens across much of the Permian Basin and upper teens in the Trans-Pecos region, Greening said. The morning of Feb. 20, the morning commute temperature is expected to be about 10 degrees in the northern part of the Permian Basin and in the lower teens in Odessa and Midland. Wind chill values will be in the single digits, maybe even around zero in some spots, Greening said. "Right now we expect to warm up a little bit tomorrow (Feb. 20) with highs right around freezing for Midland/Odessa," he added. No impactful weather was expected even with flurries Feb. 19. "The good news is by this weekend, Saturday will be close to normal but not quite," Greening said. The high temperature Feb. 22 is expected to be about 58. The normal high for this area is 65. The record low for Feb. 19 was 7 degrees in 2021. Greening said we didn't get to a record low Feb. 19, 2025. The low at Midland International Air and Space Port was about 14. The high temperature Feb. 23 is projected to be 71 for Odessa and Midland, he said. The high Feb. 24 is expected to be 79 degrees. "From Friday through Monday, it's going to be a warming trend really from today on," Greening said. He added that he's not seeing any more cold blasts within the next seven days. "Of course we're not out of winter yet. We're going to have to keep looking and monitoring weather conditions as time goes on. If we see something, we're going to let people know," Greening said. Spring officially starts March 20, he said.
