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Leader Live
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
TikTok's Kalani Ghost Hunter tries 'best kebab' in Wrexham
'Kalani Ghost Hunter' has a staggering 3.2M followers and over 40M likes on the social media platform. In his most recent videos, he's been travelling around the UK sampling the most highly-rated spots in various towns and cities. And on Friday (June 13), the American-foodie visited Wrexham, including The Turf pub and local favourite bar/restaurant 'The Fat Boar.' But, it was his visit to award-winning 'Chip-O-Dee' that caught the attention of fans, as he tried the 'what's supposed to be the best kebab in Wrexham.' Kalani at The Fat Boar in Wrexham (Image: Kalani Ghost Hunter) Kalani Smith, who is from Tennesse, ordered a large lamb doner, coated in garlic and chilli sauce, salad and pitta. "It looks incredible", he said tucking in, with hundreds of local residents suggesting their takeaway of choice in the comments. Kalani at Death By Tacos in Chester (Image: Kalani Ghost Hunter) The reviewer also commended the sauce being 'in-house' and homemade, and overall loved the dish. "You definitely don't have to be drunk to enjoy this kebab", giving Wrexham yet another huge thumbs up. Owner of the takeaway business Haci Deniz said: "I'm very grateful for his visit and very happy with the comments. Hopefully we see him again soon!" Read more Kalani also stopped in Chester and tried rising Mexican restaurant 'Death by Tacos' situated on Bridge Street where he feasted on an 'incredible' platter. He previously visited the region in March, and enjoyed a fish pie at local pub 'Pant-yr-Orchain.' You can find Kalani's full reviews across his social media platforms.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm American living in the UK - this typical British behaviour was really hard to get used to
An American has revealed the three culture shocks he experienced when he moved to the UK. Content creator Kalani Ghost Hunter, real name Kalani Smith, from Tennessee, listed portion sizes as one of the surprises he received after moving to the UK. The change was so dramatic that when he first ordered a large drink in the UK, he mistook it for a small. It's perhaps unsurprising that the content creator found the change astonishing since the US is famously known for its hefty food and drink servings compared to other nations. Taking to TikTok, Kalani said, 'My mind was like 'This is a small'. If you're not familiar with drink sizes in the US, you can get a small state-sized cup for like a dollar 50. It's absolutely mind-blowing. Taken aback by UK standards, he added, 'When you travel out of the US, you realise that it's not the norm.' Next, Kalani, who boasts over three million followers on TikTok, said when he first came to Britain, he did not realise how much of a difference tipping culture is. 'When you get your check at the end of dinner, and they don't ask for a tip, and they don't even give you an option to tip, it's really weird. 'For example, when you go out in the USA and you get dinner, let's say it's $60, it's customary to leave an extra 20 per cent on top of that for your service staff.' The content creator continued, 'But in the UK, it's not the norm to leave anything extra on top.' The internet personality said that he sometimes still tips waiters and waitresses, but he no longer 'feels the same pressure' that he does to splash out the cash when across the pond. The third adjustment Kalani had to learn to adapt to was the British humour, which he described as 'very dry, very dark and very passive aggressive'. However, once the social media star started to understand the British sarcasm, he admitted that it became 'really funny'. 'They have so many different ways to insult you and so many different ways to say things that it's almost like translating another language at times.' The clip racked up almost 800,000 views and over one thousand comments - and some Britons ranted about having to tip staff when holidaying in the States Kalani described British comedy as 'elite' and said he was first exposed to it when reading comments on his posts. 'I have grown to call a lot of people 'melts' and really enjoy it,' he added. A melt translates to someone acting in a pathetic or wimp-like manner. The clip racked up almost 800,000 views after two days and over one thousand comments, with Britons ranting about having to tip staff when holidaying in the States. One wrote, 'The reason you're not expected to tip in the UK is because service staff actually get paid a wage and tips are extra, not like in the US where servers only survive on tips.' Another penned, 'Been to America and hated the fact that I had to tip for someone that literally just sat me down and took my order.' A third said, 'Our banter is the best, the more you like someone the worse the insults.' A fourth commented, 'I wouldn't be able to tip in the US. Couldn't afford it.'
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
American reveals 'three things he can no longer live without' after spending time in UK
Kalani Smith spent months travelling the UK sampling the finest foods in Britain - and now he's back in the United States there are things he is ordering online that he 'can't live without' After spending months travelling the UK sampling it's culture cuisine, an American foodie has revealed the "three things he can no longer live without" after returning to his native US. Kalani Smith, who hails from Tennessee, has built up a following of more than 3 million on TikTok, largely thanks to his online reviews of food on this side of the Atlantic. After being met with the realisation about what his homeland is lacking, he recorded a video detailing his dilemma. The first item on his list, however, isn't a food or drink item at all - but an electrical appliance. "Number one - an electric kettle," Kalani began. "I never knew in 26 years that I needed a kettle so bad, until I started going to the UK and becoming a real tea addict." And who could blame him? Kalani went on to reveal his tea preferences - namely the brands, Yorkshire Tea, Scottish Blend, Ty-Phoo Tea and Make Mine A Builders. "These are just a couple of them in my pantry, but my favourite is probably still Yorkshire," Kalani admitted. Number two on his list, meanwhile, is "British condiments" - as Kalani revealed: "HP Fruity, Worcester Sauce from Asda, Daddies' Brown Sauce, and some normal HP Sauce. Not including the Henderson's Relish or all the other things we have in our fridge - the UK has a lot of different condiments that I'm now a big fan of." Kalani closed his list declaring: "If you know me then this isn't going to be a surprise." Again, it came in the form of a beverage, with the American confessing he "didn't know what he was missing for 26 years". That drink? Irn-Bru. "The pride of Scotland," Kalani said, brandishing a can of Irn-Bru 1901 - a variation using the original recipe. "The best way to get this is out of a glass bottle," Kalani added. "But I can only get access to cans through Amazon here." "I'm flabbergasted that kettles aren't in every US kitchen," admitted one British TikTok user in response. A Scottish woman added: "I cannot help the smug grin on my face whenever an American tries Irn-Bru and loves it. As if I invented it!" A third person said of the same drink: "Irn-Bru is the best of it all. And delighted to see the 1901 is your fave. That new fangled rubbish since the sugar tax is minging. It does not fix hangovers like the original did." A fourth TikTok user hailed Kalani: "You are now officially British. Yorkshire Tea too one! Irn-Bru I thank you sir. Condiments you need to add English mustard - top condiment." Whilst a fifth individual quipped: "The first American to say Worcestershire sauce correctly. Amen."
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
OIA kicks off girls flag football season on Tuesday
The inaugural season of girls flag football is already underway across the ILH and other leagues throughout the state. On Tuesday, it's the OIA's turn to make history as the league officially kicks off regular-season play with 12 games on the schedule. Among the trailblazing programs is Kalani High School, which will take the field against Kalaheo in a 6 p.m. matchup at Kaiser High School in Hawaii Kai. Despite a roster made up almost entirely of newcomers to the sport, the Falcons are entering the season with confidence, thanks in part to preseason scrimmages that helped lay a foundation for the team. 'I have some expectations for our girls, especially with our aggressiveness coming out of the scrimmages,' said Kalani sophomore Brooke-Lynn Kahalewai. 'We've gotten a clearer understanding of how the games are going to go and how serious people are going to take it. Hopefully we get some wins this Tuesday, but more than anything, we just want the girls to have fun and stay safe on the field.' Head coach Bronson Alo praised the team's rapid growth since the first day of practice. 'For us here at Kalani, it's been a night-and-day difference,' Alo said. 'A lot of our girls have never played flag football, so we really started from scratch—teaching positions, setting up the foundation. But now we're running pretty flawlessly. There's a huge difference from where we were to where we are today.' Kalani sophomore Ariah Bonifacio-Faleao echoed the sense of pride in the team's progress and the broader significance of the sport's debut. 'We've improved a lot since the beginning, and I'm really proud of each and every one of us,' she said. 'It's not about proving we're the best. We just want to show that girls can play a sport we've seen mostly boys play for so many years.' OIA Opening Day schedule: Kalaheo vs. Kalani, 6pm at Kaiser High SchoolDreamhouse vs. Kapolei, 6pm at Waianae High SchoolPearl City vs. Mililani, 6pm at Aiea High SchoolWaipahu vs. Campbell, 6pm at Radford High SchoolFarrington vs. Anuenue, 6pm at Castle High SchoolKaimuki vs. McKinley,m 6pm at Roosevelt High SchoolKahuku at Castle, 7:30pmKailua at Kaiser, 7:30pmWaialua at Radford, 7:30pmNanakuli at Waianae, 7:30pmLeilehua at Aiea, 7:30pmMoanalua at Roosevelt, 7:30pm Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Know your gambling limits during March Madness
DENVER (KDVR) — March Madness is ramping up, and the Colorado State Rams play the Memphis Tigers on Friday at noon. A lot of people set up brackets with friends, and others will turn to sports betting apps to try and win big. It is also Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Revenue from U.S. sports betting hit a record high of over $13 billion in 2024, according to the American Gaming Association's annual report. There's always a spike during March Madness. These March Madness teams are playing at Ball Arena The Colorado Lottery shared tips on responsible gambling: Set a dollar limit and stick to it Take a break from playing every now and again Know how the games work and your odds of winning Never chase your losses Don't play when you are upset or depressed Never gamble with money needed for expenses Don't gamble on credit, borrow to play, or gamble illegally If you're unsure whether you're overstepping your limits, ask for help Some apps, like DraftKings, are making an effort to encourage bettors to take advantage of the resources. 'So, everybody should have some rules about setting budgets and making sure that their gambling is for fun. So, really checking in on your time and your spending and really utilizing the tools that are out there,' said Lori Kalani, chief responsible gaming officer at DraftKings Bet Smart Colorado has self-exclusion resources. It means people have signed up and are making a conscious voluntary effort to exclude themselves from 'all forms of gaming' under the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and the Colorado Division of Gaming. People can be on the self-exclusion list for either one, three or five years. March Madness: A data-driven exploration As of last month, there were 430 people signed up for the program. 'Play responsibly. Again, March Madness comes at you super-fast, lots of games every day, lots of upsets. So, just check in on your time, check in on your spending, take a break when you need one, use the tools that are available to you, and most of all, really just have fun,' said Kalani. The Department of Gaming and the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission recently awarded almost $3 million in grants to help efforts that impact, improve and support responsible gaming and problem gambling programs in Colorado. If you need someone to talk to? Reach out to the 24-hour, confidential helpline: Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
