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Eater
21-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Skip the Club. Hit the Coffee Shop.
The line at Clement Street's most trendy coffee shop does not feel like waiting to order a coffee. It feels more like the pseudo-sceniness of waiting in line to check your ID at Bar Part Time. Guests look over their shoulders and walk to the front of the line, trying to catch the vibe. Lilting notes of R&B ooze toward the street from the DJ deck courtesy of deep cut fiend Abby Imperial. Dropping by on a farmers market-stuffed Sunday is like watching a super well-lit club go up, with less dancing and visible intoxication. The frenetic scene is a sliver of Cafetón's vibe in Chicago. This is almost every day at Hi NRG, Luis Gonzalez and Nathan Kruse's coffee pop-up at wine bar High Treason. Caffeine is the controlled substance on hand. While the coffee is tremendous and clever, the two baristas are well past the San Francisco proving grounds of the Coffee Movement; the move here is to dress good and vibe out. The party vibes will get more to the point soon, though. On Sunday, August 3, there's not even going to be coffee for sale. Starting at 9 a.m., two primo DJs will take turns spinning vinyl while free coffee is passed out to guests. It's the pop-up's first birthday, and the two just want everyone to dance. In summation: Coffee shops are as see-and-be-seen as clubs this summer 2025. For a lot of reasons, coffee parties are on the rise, spawning their own Reddit questions for transplants eager to get into the fray: A generational shift away from getting wasted, a rise in the quality of nonalcoholic beverages runs right against that spike on the cardiogram. The wealth accumulation amongst the top one and two percent of the United States means that while the S&P just saw a record high in July 2025, per the Washington Post, a lot of people feel poorer than ever. And in many ways, they are. Hence, paying cover charges and ordering Ubers all night stings a bit more than getting the same caffeine fix you'd already get — plus there's dancing. The Mellow Joe Maloof The Mellow Joe Maloof The Mellow, a plant shop that takes turns as a barber and a cafe depending on the outpost, saw its Haight Street spot go viral in spring 2025. Hundreds of guests danced the day away amongst houseplants; almost 600 people RSVPd. Co-owner David Velasco was a barista at Duboce Park Cafe trained by Blue Bottle in a past life. He and partner Lorena Velsaco's coffee bar has become a regular spot for tourists and locals alike, though it's currently closed under renovation until mid-August. When the shop returns, there'll be seating for the first time and expanded pastry offerings. Plus, more parties, including a kick-off with DJ collective Sazon Libre. Lorena Velasco says when they were building out that shop, before there was a coffee bar, local DJs, including Wonway Posibul, played music. The Mellow hosts live music at night, too. It was a natural fit for private groups and shows, such as those put on by Black artist-centered Silk, and the Mellow pays musicians and DJs competitive rates rather than with exposure alone. 'If you left to get a breath of air, you had to get back in line to get in,' she remembers of those viral parties. 'It's very much people wanting to gather during the day, and not always around alcohol. A cocktail can be like $15 for one.' Hi NRG itself is not a proper coffee party, outside of that upcoming event. The energy, though, reflects the trend's logical endpoint: a shifting cafe culture. Minimal third-wave spaces are barely interesting to tried-and-true coffee pros themselves at this point. Gonzalez and Kruse are both musicians, the former a DJ who takes over fancy restaurants like Verjus and Mister Jiu's Moongate Lounge with city wave noise and the latter a pianist and singer. Hi-NRG is the name of an uptempo subset of techno music, the pop-up's namesake. Both of them say going out has changed since the pandemic, and Hi NRG collides with San Francisco's infamous queue and events cultures, teeing up this buzzy storm. 'It's always been about the coffee being competition level,' Gonzales says of Hi NRG, 'while having the best music possible.' Emerald Lounge Tony Abarello On Van Ness Avenue, newer player Emerald Lounge linked with Middle Eastern rooftop party Baladi for a daytime fiesta. That group also connected with El Coffee Party for a big event featuring Edward Khoury, a wildly popular Canadian and Lebanese DJ. The multiple parties take over the spacious floor inside the former movie theater, about 450 people total showing up by the end of it. Dubai chocolates and Arabic beats brought dozens of guests in the first weekend of July. The events with Baladi and Coffee Party came together from a local reaching out to Emerald Lounge owner Rebecca Fox through Instagram. She says she feels these DJ dance parties — the one at Emerald Lounge full of young professionals chatting about their hobbies and politics — are terrific. For her, it's always great to have social events at coffee houses, or sober gathering spaces. Moreover, she sees it as a harkening to coffee's origins — brewing coffee, bringing folks together, and letting the heady energy bubble over. As a cafe owner, she feels it's really on her and other owners to host these positive community events; there'll be a big Halloween-themed fiesta in October. There are coffee parties geared toward specific groups, too. Avotoasty, a cafe with two San Francisco locations and an Oakland spot, is hosting She's On Fire, an all-women dance party, at the end of July. In that same vein, Chai and Vibes puts South Asian drinks alongside cars this August, thrown by culture group Harakat in Oakland. Side A's morning time service with Coffee Movement is, basically, a DJ bar with espresso. It's caffeine's club, you're just a guest. 'Party in the morning,' Kruse says. The party at Emerald Lounge's first coffee party. Tony Abello Eater SF All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Citizen
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Amapiano star Thatohatsi loses voice due to 'unexpected' illness
Thatohatsi was scheduled to perform at the Red Bull Symphonic this past weekend. Vocalist Thato Raphadi, popularly known as Thatohatsi, has issued an apology after missing several performances this past weekend. Among other gigs, the Uhambo hitmaker was scheduled to perform at the sold-out Red Bull Symphonic on Saturday, 7 June. However, Thatohatsi said she was unable to attend due to an unexpected illness that left her without her voice. 'I, Thatohatsi, regret to inform you that due to an unexpected illness, I have temporarily lost my voice and was unable to perform at the Red Bull Symphonic, Market@theSheds, and Drama Hatfield PTA, scheduled for 7 June,' she wrote in a statement. The singer added that she is committed to finding a resolution once she has recovered. 'I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to the event organisers, their sponsors, and my supporters. I truly appreciate your understanding during this challenging time. I am committed to rescheduling or working with the promoters to find a suitable alternative once I have recovered. I can't wait to see you all soon.' ALSO READ: Kelvin Momo releases album amid speculation about his involvement at this year's Redbull Symphonic Thatohatsi: The Amapiano rising star Thatohatsi shot to fame with her hit single Xolele, which went viral on TikTok. She is a rising Amapiano music star, hailing from Payneville, in Springs, south of Johannesburg. Thatohatsi has been featured by some of the biggest names in the Amapiano scene, including Kelvin Momo, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Mellow, and Sleazy. Her strong musical foundation was built through singing in her church choir and taking part in community performing arts initiatives. NOW READ: 'Joy in Greece': Inside Katlego Maboe's Greek getaway [PICS]
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Just 5 minutes a day of these exercises can sharpen your brain as you age
Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with only a few minutes of daily movement. Researchers from the University of South Australia and the U.S.-based AdventHealth Research Institute found that as few as five minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise a day correlated to significantly better cognitive performance. The study, published in the British journal Age & Ageing in early April, examined data from hundreds of people 65 to 80 years old. Researchers found that "huff-and-puff" movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory. They also found that even a few minutes of moderate exercise like walking improves brain functions. 'Our key finding was that moving from doing zero minutes or very little moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to doing just five minutes a day — that's where the biggest gain in cognitive function was seen,' said the study's lead author, Maddison Mellow, a research associate at the University of South Australia. The researchers distinguished between moderate and vigorous exercise by applying a simple test: whether subjects could still manage to speak full sentences after moving around. Vigorous exercise makes that impossible, said Audrey Collins, a postdoctoral research scientist at AdventHealth Research Institute and the paper's co-lead author. The study observed 585 people, all in good health. Their physical activity was measured using accelerometers they wore on their wrists; the researchers tested cognitive functions using online and paper-based tests. Worth noting: This study also found a 'strong relationship' between spending little to no time doing moderate to vigorous activity and poorer cognitive performance, Mellow said. One slightly surprising finding, she added, was that the cognitive performance gains from exercise don't extend to longer-term memory and visual-spatial functions like judging distances or sizes. The study was novel in that it categorized how people divided their days into three behaviors: sleep, sedentary and active. And though getting enough quality sleep is important to brain health in midlife and beyond, the researchers said that when forced to choose between minutes spent sleeping and minutes spent exercising, reducing sleep time to spend more time moving resulted in better brain function. 'It didn't really matter, in this sample, where time was coming from, whether from sleep, sedentary behavior or light intensity physical activity,' Mellow said. 'So long as time was being increased in moderate vigorous activity, that's where the benefits were being shown for cognitive outcomes.' With that in mind, what are some moderate or vigorous bursts of exercise for older adults to do every day? We consulted experts to give you five accessible options. Two experts I spoke with each said the easiest way to clock those five daily minutes for brain health is by walking. 'Walking is No. 1, because that's the easiest,' said E. Todd Schroeder, professor of clinical physical therapy and the director of the Clinical Exercise Research Center at USC. Very sedentary older adults may want to start with simple flat-ground walking at their normal pace, Schroeder says. If you're already a steady, regular walker, kick up the pace to elevate your heart rate into that all-important moderate category. 'A brisk walk is considered to be moderate activity,' said Rob Musci, an assistant professor of health and human sciences at Loyola Marymount University. On a scale of 1 to 10, moderate exercise is what you would consider being in the 4 to 6 range, Musci said. To achieve a real huff-and-puff workout, walking or hiking briskly uphill is excellent, Schroeder said, because it also necessarily requires walking back down hill. 'That interval-type training is good,' he said, 'where your heart rate goes up for a time then comes back down.' Swimming is a terrific way to get a full-body workout and raise your heart rate. 'It's easy on the joints,' Shroeder said. 'Even if you struggle with the technique of swimming, you can put on fins and get some at least moderate exercise.' Cycling can be on a stationary bike or an outdoor bike, many of which are now battery-assisted, making pedaling up hills almost too easy. One reason I like old-fashioned outdoor bikes, sans batteries, is that they also train balance and require your brain to keep you safe. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to maintain muscle strength as we age, Musci said. Try these simple exercises you can easily do at home in fewer than three minutes. They include: Tossing a weighted ball from one hand to another (try it standing on one leg) Squats holding a kettlebell, dumbbell, a bag of oranges or nothing at all Weighted chest presses in boat pose Gardening can be a great way to engage core muscles, encourage flexibility and practice fine motor skills. Even basic house cleaning, like scrubbing a bathtub or mopping a floor, can qualify as moderate exercise. 'Anything that gets your heart going is what we're looking for,' Musci said. 'You hear about all these high-end interventions, fitness programs and boot camps, but in reality, it's just movement.' The most important thing, he said, is 'just getting off the couch.' Von Zielbauer is the creator of Aging With Strength on Substack. Sign up for The Wild newsletter to get weekly insider tips on the best of our beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- Los Angeles Times
Just 5 minutes a day of these exercises can sharpen your brain as you age
Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with only a few minutes of daily movement. Researchers from the University of South Australia and the U.S.-based AdventHealth Research Institute found that as few as five minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise a day correlated to significantly better cognitive performance. The study, published in the British journal Age & Ageing in early April, examined data from hundreds of people 65 to 80 years old. Researchers found that 'huff-and-puff' movements, like running or lap swimming, were associated with better brain functions including information processing, focusing and multitasking and short-term memory. They also found that even a few minutes of moderate exercise like walking improves brain functions. 'Our key finding was that moving from doing zero minutes or very little moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to doing just five minutes a day — that's where the biggest gain in cognitive function was seen,' said the study's lead author, Maddison Mellow, a research associate at the University of South Australia. The researchers distinguished between moderate and vigorous exercise by applying a simple test: whether subjects could still manage to speak full sentences after moving around. Vigorous exercise makes that impossible, said Audrey Collins, a postdoctoral research scientist at AdventHealth Research Institute and the paper's co-lead author. The study observed 585 people, all in good health. Their physical activity was measured using accelerometers they wore on their wrists; the researchers tested cognitive functions using online and paper-based tests. Worth noting: This study also found a 'strong relationship' between spending little to no time doing moderate to vigorous activity and poorer cognitive performance, Mellow said. One slightly surprising finding, she added, was that the cognitive performance gains from exercise don't extend to longer-term memory and visual-spatial functions like judging distances or sizes. The study was novel in that it categorized how people divided their days into three behaviors: sleep, sedentary and active. And though getting enough quality sleep is important to brain health in midlife and beyond, the researchers said that when forced to choose between minutes spent sleeping and minutes spent exercising, reducing sleep time to spend more time moving resulted in better brain function. 'It didn't really matter, in this sample, where time was coming from, whether from sleep, sedentary behavior or light intensity physical activity,' Mellow said. 'So long as time was being increased in moderate vigorous activity, that's where the benefits were being shown for cognitive outcomes.' With that in mind, what are some moderate or vigorous bursts of exercise for older adults to do every day? We consulted experts to give you five accessible options. Two experts I spoke with each said the easiest way to clock those five daily minutes for brain health is by walking. 'Walking is No. 1, because that's the easiest,' said E. Todd Schroeder, professor of clinical physical therapy and the director of the Clinical Exercise Research Center at USC. Very sedentary older adults may want to start with simple flat-ground walking at their normal pace, Schroeder says. If you're already a steady, regular walker, kick up the pace to elevate your heart rate into that all-important moderate category. 'A brisk walk is considered to be moderate activity,' said Rob Musci, an assistant professor of health and human sciences at Loyola Marymount University. On a scale of 1 to 10, moderate exercise is what you would consider being in the 4 to 6 range, Musci said. To achieve a real huff-and-puff workout, walking or hiking briskly uphill is excellent, Schroeder said, because it also necessarily requires walking back down hill. 'That interval-type training is good,' he said, 'where your heart rate goes up for a time then comes back down.' Swimming is a terrific way to get a full-body workout and raise your heart rate. 'It's easy on the joints,' Shroeder said. 'Even if you struggle with the technique of swimming, you can put on fins and get some at least moderate exercise.' Cycling can be on a stationary bike or an outdoor bike, many of which are now battery-assisted, making pedaling up hills almost too easy. One reason I like old-fashioned outdoor bikes, sans batteries, is that they also train balance and require your brain to keep you safe. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to maintain muscle strength as we age, Musci said. Try these simple exercises you can easily do at home in fewer than three minutes. They include: Gardening can be a great way to engage core muscles, encourage flexibility and practice fine motor skills. Even basic house cleaning, like scrubbing a bathtub or mopping a floor, can qualify as moderate exercise. 'Anything that gets your heart going is what we're looking for,' Musci said. 'You hear about all these high-end interventions, fitness programs and boot camps, but in reality, it's just movement.' The most important thing, he said, is 'just getting off the couch.' Von Zielbauer is the creator of Aging With Strength on Substack.
Time Business News
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time Business News
Mellow Cream – The Ultimate Skincare Solution
In the dynamic world of skincare, finding a product that truly delivers results without compromising your skin's health is rare. Among the many options available, Mellow Spot Remover Cream 40g, commonly referred to as Mellow Cream, has emerged as a trusted name in treating stubborn dark spots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. With a well-balanced blend of ingredients, this cream is becoming a household favorite, especially in Pakistan, where customers are always searching for quality skincare at an affordable rate. This article explores the key benefits, usage, ingredients, customer experiences, and expert opinions surrounding Mellow Spot Remover Cream, while also guiding readers on how to get authentic products through verified sources. Whether you are dealing with long-term hyperpigmentation or want to rejuvenate your dull skin, this cream might be the ideal solution. Mellow Spot Remover Cream is a skin-lightening and blemish-reducing cream that targets dark spots, pigmentation, and scars caused by acne or sun damage. Packaged in a compact 40g tube, it's convenient for both daily and travel use. Known for its quick absorption and non-greasy formula, Mellow Cream integrates seamlessly into most skincare routines without causing irritation or excess oil buildup. Here's why Mellow Spot Remover Cream stands out in the competitive world of skincare: The main purpose of Mellow Cream is to fade dark spots and blemishes. It uses active brightening agents that work beneath the surface of the skin to treat discoloration at its root. Unlike many chemical-laden products on the market, Mellow Cream is formulated with skin-friendly components. It's gentle yet effective, suitable for daily use by all skin types. Most users begin to see visible results within two to three weeks of consistent use. The cream works progressively, lightening spots and improving the overall complexion. There's a growing demand for products offering quality skincare at a reasonable price. For those searching for cheap price in Mellow Spot Remover Cream in Pakistan, Mellow provides outstanding value for its effectiveness. Understanding what goes into your skincare product is crucial. Mellow Spot Remover Cream includes: Vitamin C : Known for its brightening properties and antioxidant protection. : Known for its brightening properties and antioxidant protection. Niacinamide : A form of Vitamin B3 that improves skin texture and tone. : A form of Vitamin B3 that improves skin texture and tone. Kojic Acid : Helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and melasma. : Helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and melasma. Licorice Extract : Soothes inflammation and fades pigmentation naturally. : Soothes inflammation and fades pigmentation naturally. Aloe Vera: Provides hydration and calms the skin. These ingredients are carefully selected to work synergistically, ensuring maximum impact without side effects. To get the best results, follow this simple skincare routine: Cleanse your face with a gentle, sulfate-free face wash. Pat dry with a clean towel. Apply a small amount of Mellow Cream on affected areas or all over the face. Massage gently in circular motions until fully absorbed. Use twice daily – morning and night – for optimal outcomes. Pro tip: Pair it with sunscreen during the daytime to protect your skin and enhance the cream's effectiveness. Finding original products can be challenging. For those searching Mellow Spot Remover Cream near me, make sure you purchase from verified and authorized platforms to avoid counterfeits. One of the most reliable options is: 👉 Buy Now from Healthclub Official Store They offer fast delivery across Pakistan, authentic products, and exceptional customer service. Skin specialists have begun recognizing Mellow Spot Remover Cream skincare specialist-approved results, thanks to the product's clinically safe ingredients and consistent outcomes. Dermatologists frequently recommend it for clients struggling with post-acne marks, melasma, and uneven skin texture. A renowned dermatologist in Lahore notes: 'Many of my patients have achieved remarkable improvement in their skin tone and clarity using Mellow Cream. It's effective yet gentle, which is rare in topical spot treatments.' Ayesha Khan, Karachi: ' I've tried every cream on the market, and nothing worked for my acne scars until I found Mellow. It's been a game-changer. Within two weeks, my skin looked significantly clearer .' Zainab Ali, Islamabad: 'This cream is perfect for daily use. It's light, doesn't clog my pores, and actually works. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an affordable spot treatment.' With an increasing number of Pakistani consumers seeking reliable skincare, Mellow Spot Remover Cream pk is a rising star. It caters specifically to regional skin tones and environmental factors, like humidity and pollution, which often contribute to pigmentation issues. Mellow's formulation is designed to perform well under South Asian climatic conditions, making it especially effective in cities like Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and beyond. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
