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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Waterfront restaurant in downtown Fort Myers permanently closes after two decades
Searches on Apple Maps and Google say it's permanently closed. Check the corporate website and the location is not listed. Two identical signs Scotch-taped to the restaurant's front doors are the final confirmation, simply stating, 'We regret to inform you that this location is closed.' And just like that, longtime downtown Fort Myers staple Joe's Crab Shack is gone. For more than two decades, this casual waterfront joint served buckets of crab and stuffed shrimp to seafood fans overlooking the river at the base of the Caloosahatchee Bridge. And while it's hard to believe it's closed, it's not surprising. In 2017, Ignite Restaurant Group Inc., which owned more than 100 locations at the time, filed for Chapter 11. A few months later, more than 40 locations closed around the U.S. Around the same time, Landry's Restaurants, which owned the franchise back in the late 1990s, re-acquired Joe's. Locations kept closing, including the one in Naples in 2013. Today there are only 18, including four in Florida — Daytona Beach, Destin, Jacksonville and Orlando. In December 2021, the nearly five-acre property on the river side of West First Street — made up of 10 parcels, including Legacy Harbour Marina and hotel and the lease to Joe's ― ultimately sold for a total of $20 million. In the news: FGCU alum has quickly built an award-winning pizza powerhouse in Naples, Estero According to Legacy Harbour's website, the property, now owned by AIRN Management, is slated to become a mixed-use community. In 2014, the Fort Myers City Council approved plans for two 25-story towers, featuring 352 residential units and over 37,000 square feet of commercial space. AIRN is looking to update that to increase the units to 377 and include 37,506 square feet of public open space with a riverwalk and park. While permitting and construction for Phase 1 were set to occur within 10 years of the initial approval in 2014, an extended timeline is also part of that update. Go to for more. Robyn George is a food and dining reporter for The News-Press. Connect at rhgeorge@ This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Joe's Crab Shack in downtown Fort Myers closes permanently
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Chipotle, Buffalo Wings and others offer huge deals and discounts for educators
2025 Teacher Appreciation Week deals Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Teachers form an essential part of society. As such, they truly deserve all the recognition they get for their constant efforts to guide humanity towards a bright and righteous Teacher Appreciation Week finally here, it's time to recognise the contribution of education across the the period is observed during the first full workweek of May every year. This year, the observance starts from May 5 (Monday). It will last through May week will be a great opportunity for students, parents, and the entire US to honour the commitment of wonderful teachers. Several eateries and fast food chains across the country have announced hard-to-resist deals for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025. Chipotle will be giving away one free burrito e-card each to 100,000 teachers and as many healthcare workers. The National Nurses Week 2025 (May 6-12) will be celebrated almost alongside Teacher Appreciation Week. As part of the scheme announced by Chipotle, educators and healthcare workers will be required to sign up for a chance to be among the randomly selected recipients of 200,000 free burrito window to sign up for the randomized giveaway will close on May 12. Those who successfully get picked for the program will receive an email for the verification of their employment status through Only those who successfully verify their employment status within 48 hours of receipt of the email will receive the Joe's will offer a teacher giveaway on May 6 (Teachers' Day). Educators with valid IDs will receive a free 24-ounce drink as part of the King will run a special offer for teachers from May 6 through May 8. The promotion entails a 20 per cent discount for teachers on in-store orders, according to USA Today. To avail the offer, educators will be required to produce a valid working ID. Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a 20 per cent discount for teachers from May 5-11. Educators will be required to present their valid IDs to avail the offer. The discount will be applicable on dine-in, call-in and even walk-in orders, as per Celebration Week is annually celebrated from Monday to Friday of the first full week of May. That period falls between May 5 and May 9 this is running a lucrative giveaway program that will randomly select 100,000 teachers who will stand to win a free burrito e-card.
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Five alternative ideas to spoil Mum on Mother's Day weekend
Subiaco Book any 60-minute sauna and cold-plunge session on Mother's Day and bring your mum along for free — it's the ultimate relaxation experience. And it leaves you with that post-sauna glow for the rest of the day. Northbridge On May 10, which is what this inner-city dive bar is brashly calling 'Mother's Day Eve', Joe's is hosting a wild night out for mums to really let their hair down. There will be 80s glam rock, hair metal and a drink special: the Ava Addams cocktail — vanilla vodka, Passoa, passionfruit, lime and prosecco. Just don't wake Mum up too early with breakfast in bed the next day. Perth If Mum really needs to get away this year, treat her with this special offer from the celebrated Como The Treasury. It includes a night at the top city hotel, a rejuvenating renewal treatment at their in-house spa, a gift pack of gorgeous skincare goodies and breakfast the next morning at Post restaurant. At $1255 it's on the pricier side, but your mum brownie points will be off the Richter scale. Subiaco Subi Blooms. Credit: Supplied As part of Subiaco's impressive floral open art exhibition, there is a series of workshops on May 9 and 10 (that's Mother's Day Eve now, apparently). If Mum loves blooms, book yourself and her into one of these sought-after workshops. A variety of activities is on offer, from flower arranging to vase painting, for $180-250. Check it out at Perth Perfect for outdoorsy mums with young kids, this tree-planting morning hosted by Activate Tree Planting at Wellington Square is a chance to get your hands dirty. Kicking off at 9am on Mother's Day, there will be tree planting, face painting, music, morning tea and nature craft. More info at
Wales Online
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
15 best Welsh ice creams worth travelling for to make sunny days even sweeter
15 best Welsh ice creams worth travelling for to make sunny days even sweeter It's ice cream season - who are we kidding? It's always ice cream season Basil & Rusty's Ice Cream Parlour's expert taste testers (Image: John Myers ) Ice cream is a must-have treat all year round, but the desire for a cool and creamy cone or tub becomes even more pressing during the (occasionally) warm summer months. Wales boasts some fantastic locally-made ice creams that we should all sample. Whether you're in the mood for traditional vanilla, more exotic flavours like mascarpone and fig, an ice cream sandwich, or require a vegan ice cream, we've compiled a list of the best offerings from 13 parlours, kiosks and gelaterias. Get licking. Article continues below 1. Basil & Rusty's Lemon Crunch In 2022, this Machen parlour won a Diploma of Merit at the National Ice Cream Awards, where they also picked up National Ice Cream Champion 2022. The ice cream is made on-site at the family's Gelliwastad Farm, where the parlour is also located and is run by Geraint and Emma Richards who have adapted their parents' recipes and those from the Minoli family who they bought the business off in the 1980s. Where: Gelli Farm, Machen, Caerphilly CF83 8JE 2. Wimberry ice cream at Carini's (Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne ) Homemade in a tiny sweet shop in Beaufort, Carini's recipe came over from Bardi 100 years ago, and it's made exactly the same by the descendants of Giacomo Carini. The shop makes fresh-picked wimberries into ice cream, when in season, of course, and other than that you can get classics like rum & raisin, coconut and Turkish delight. Read more of Carini's story, here. Where: 62 Beaufort Rise, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale NP23 5JQ 3. Daisy & Belle's Lemon Meringue With big chunks of crispy meringue in a lemon ice cream, D&B have fresh Welsh double cream, plus their own skill, to thank for their amazing flavours. They have an awesome range of vegan flavours, too, including chocolate orange and cherry bakewell. They do home deliveries and stock in shops across Cardiff, find them, here. 4. Vanilla ice cream at Joe's Ice Cream There are 25 flavours to choose from today, as well as the traditional vanilla gelato (Image: Joe's Ice Cream ) Swansea's ice cream legends have an amazing range of flavours at their parlours across south Wales, but their vanilla is to die for. It's got some famous fans in Dame Judi Dench, Joanna Page and royal couple, William and Kate. Recently Joe's celebrates its 100th birthday - read more on that here. Where: Find your nearest Joe's here. 5. Italian Hazelnut Ice Cream at Two Islands Ice Cream Many have been raving about this Abersoch ice cream parlour since it opened in 2018 and it's easy to see why. This small-batch ice cream parlour makes the ice cream on-site by using local and natural ingredients. Inspired by their trip to parlours on the west coast of the USA, the small business aims to create rich textures and original flavours. Their Italian Hazelnut is a particular favourite - with its sweet and slightly nutty flavour that makes you feel like you have travelled all the way to Italy with one lick. Where: Two Islands Ice Cream, Lon Pei Cei, Abersoch, LL53 7DW 6. Calabrisella's dark chocolate A brilliant Italian Gelateria which makes you feel like you're in the heart of Calabria on a warm Cardiff evening. Other than their fab, creamy dark chocolate gelato (which is vegan) and a library of other flavours, Calabrisella sells coffees, crepes, ice cream sandwiches and celebration cakes. Where: 187 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AJ 7. Vegan Ferrero Rocher, Llanfaes Dairy Content cannot be displayed without consent Llanfaes in Brecon has always had lovely dairy-free options but they have ramped it up a notch recently and as well as Ferrero Rocher, you can get coffee, Biscoff, mint choc chip and, of course, all the regular milk-churned ice cream flavours. Where: 19 Bridge St. Brecon, Powys, LD3 8AH 8. Apple and Blackberry Crumble at Creme Pen Cei A favourite stop for ice cream-lovers in New Quay, this family-run gelato shop has 40 flavours and makes many, daily. They also have special dietary ice-creams - soya, non-dairy, gluten-free and suitable for diabetics available. Where: St John St, New Quay SA45 9NG 9. Sub Zero's Cookie Monster Another parlour with a wealth of sundaes on offer, but their specials are awesome, too. The Cookie Monster is essentially an ice cream sandwich, vanilla squished between double and triple Belgian chocolate cookies. Where: Ely Industrial Estate, Williamstown, Tonypandy CF40 1RA/Unit 4 Riverbank Court, Trethomas, Caerphilly, CF83 8BY/ Unit 5, 389 - 413 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 6WB 10. Fablas' Perky Pig With the flavour inspired by a certain sweet farm animal, Cowbridge's Fablas ice cream parlour (there's one in Porthcawl, too) uses fresh milk and cream from nearby Ty Tanglwyst Farm, for the most delicious ice creams. They also have a van which sells soft serve, too. Where: For information and where to find them, click here 11. Glaslyn's Chocolate Ice Cream Glaslyn has many award-winning ice creams (Image: WalesOnline ) This chocolate ice cream has won the Cadbury Trophy Award for their chocolate ice cream in March 2025. Glaslyn is the oldest ice cream parlour in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, dating back to 1970, and has been in the Rowley family for generations. And since then, they have been winning a lot of awards for their amazing ice cream and sorbets. At this Gwynedd parlour, you'll find your traditional vanilla, mint choc chip and the award winning chocolate flavours, joined by the unique flavours of white chocolate, cheesecake and banoffee. The team created a Welsh Cake flavour for St David's Day 2025, and in the past, they have even produced a Baked Bean flavour for April Fool's Day. You can read their story here. Where: Glaslyn Beddgelert, WLS, LL55 4YB 12. The Hive's Honey Ice Cream Content cannot be displayed without consent A popular place at the Aberaeron seafront, The Hive sells delicious ice cream from their kiosk there, or you might catch their ice cream van in the area, if you are lucky. Where: Cadwgan Place, Aberaeron SA46 0BU 13. Verdi's Hazelnut Sundae A trip to Mumbles is not complete without a sit-down sundae at Verdi's cafe. There are so many options, including a kiwi fruit sundae. Can't say we've seen many of those, but we love the classic chocolate nut sundae. With vegan ice cream if required, this vanilla bowl is covered in chocolate sauce and roasted peanuts. They also do a banana split. Where: Knab Rock, Mumbles Rd, The Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EE 14. Lebanese Coffee from Shepherd's Shepherd's are ice cream legends on the border and in mid Wales and their Lebanese coffee in one of their signature cones is one of those flavours you'd be hard pushed to get anywhere else. They have bee making ice cream since 1987, using sheep milk produced on their own farm on the Herefordshire/Wales border. Where: They have a parlour in Hay-on-Wye (9 High Town, HR3 5AE) or find out where they are stocked 15. A Flying Saucer at the Rangers Hut The tiny rangers hut in Waterloo Gardens in Cardiff has been transformed into a gelato and candyfloss hatch and serves traditional flavours like raspberry ripple and mint choc chip as well as working with their gelato maker to create new and interesting flavours. Article continues below Where: Waterloo Gardens, Cardiff
CBS News
25-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Florida Gators land spot at coach Todd Golden's favorite San Francisco restaurant after all
Coach Todd Golden managed to get his top-seeded Florida Gators basketball team a reservation at his favorite San Francisco restaurant after all. Golden said Tuesday that Original Joe's, a popular San Francisco eatery with several Bay Area locations, created space for the Gators to dine this week before their Sweet 16 matchup against No. 4 seed Maryland. Florida was scheduled to fly cross-country Tuesday and practice at the University of San Francisco, the school where Golden got his first head coaching job. The Gators will dress up (maybe) and chow down (definitely) at Joe's after. Golden had been thinking about the possibility of taking his players and staff to his hot spot once the NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed and the Gators landed the No. 1 seed in the West Regional. But the coach didn't want to get ahead of himself with first- and second-round games to be played before a potential trip to the West Coast. So by the time Golden called Original Joe's, there was not space for 17 players, six coaches and more than a dozen additional staff members on relatively short notice. But Joe's ended up making it work, getting Golden's homecoming off to a rousing start. The 39-year-old Golden played basketball at Saint Mary's College in Moraga and returned to the region to coach at the University of San Francisco, first as an assistant and then as the head coach for three seasons. Golden is 72-33 in three seasons in Gainesville.
