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Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Man O' War moves in to Arrowtown
Swiftsure by Man O' War officially opened its doors in Arrowtown on Monday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A long-established Waiheke winery business has officially expanded to Arrowtown. Swiftsure by Man O'War, in Arrow Lane, above Buckingham Green, opened to the public on Monday, about 11 months after construction of its new four-level restaurant and bar, which includes outdoor dining spaces with fire places, a 'gin pit', and an internal bar and restaurant. Built by Queenstown's BTP Construction, with interior design by Swiftsure's creative director Olivia Spencer and Mitchell Addison, Man O' War and Swiftsure hospitality and sales GM Paul Franich says the end result is a relaxing environment, in keeping with Arrowtown's historic feeling. Man O' War, a family-owned business, has long connections with the Whakatipu, cemented when it purchased an established 5.15-hectare vineyard at Bannockburn, exclusively dedicated to pinot noir — its first vintage from there was produced in 2022. The business, about 30 years old, also has extensive vineyards on Waiheke Island, and a Marlborough vineyard from which it produces sauvignon blanc. The new venue, employing about 30 staff, boasts sweeping views across Buckingham St to the hills surrounding Arrowtown, which he describes as "mind-blowing". "We're very lucky and we feel very privileged to be able to be there and showcase Arrowtown from this [vantage] to everybody." The kitchen's headed up by Yann Robert, who's formerly worked at Queenstown's Jervois Steak House and Amisfield. Franich says they're hoping the new venture will appeal to locals and visitors, and help Arrowtown businesses at large. "I think it's the more the merrier. We want more people to come to that area, to not just come to us, but the local shops, other restaurants ... it's about uplifting the whole region." Swiftsure's open Monday to Wednesday noon till 4pm, and Thursday till Sunday from noon till late.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
‘By-the-wind sailors' spotted by San Diego beachgoers
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A number of blue jellyfish-like sea creatures have once again been found beached up and down the San Diego shoreline. The blue, almost translucent organisms known as Velella velella, or 'by-the-wind sailors,' were spotted in places like La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Coronado, according to iNaturalist — the third time in as many years beachgoers have encountered the creatures along the shore. Velella velella is a type of colonial hydroid, a species similar to the Portuguese Man O'War that is characterized by traveling in groups. The creatures float in colonies, using a sail-like appendage to travel the water's surface with the wind — hence the name 'by-the-wind sailors.' Chula Vista's Sweetwater Park opens to the public The species are mostly found in the warmer waters of the world's oceans. Their preference for more temperate waters means they are a common sight off the West Coast, often getting pushed onto the shores of California, Oregon and Washington by the breeze and tide. As the Velella velella have no locomotive abilities, once the creatures are on shore, they remain there until getting pulled back into the ocean by waves or they begin breaking down naturally. Photos of San Diego-area Velella velella encounters in 2023 and 2024 can be found below. While the creatures are not related to true jellies, the Velella velella do share one characteristic with those species of fish: stinging cells. Scientists say their stings, which are used to stun their zooplankton prey, are not considered dangerous to humans, but they still advise it is best to keep a distance from them on the shore to admire them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Yahoo
Emerald Isle warns beachgoers of Portuguese Man O' War on the shoreline
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — If you're heading to Emerald Isle, there is something you need to be aware of. Portuguese Man O' War have washed up on the beach and while these may look fascinating, they are highly dangerous and can still sting you, even when washed up on sand. The Town of Emerald Isle warns you not to touch them. The long tentacles can cause painful, venomous stings. Keep pets away, watch where you step, especially when barefoot, and be mindful while in the water as their tentacles can extend far beyond what is visible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
