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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Popular New Zealand-style ice cream spot Zeds opens second Austin location
Austin's Tarrytown neighborhood has a new spot for frozen indulgence: Zeds, an ice cream shop bringing a taste of New Zealand to 2727 Exposition Blvd #128. This second location joins their original shop at 1814 Harvey St., expanding their fruitful approach to ice cream. Forget pre-made flavors. At Zeds, the magic happens as a base of classic vanilla ice cream meets a selection of freshly sliced fruits. This New Zealand-style technique creates a treat with a soft serve-like texture and naturally infused color that reflects the fruit within. Imagine biting into a creamy swirl bursting with the bright taste of strawberries, the tropical tang of pineapple, or the sweet comfort of banana. Beyond these familiar favorites, Zeds also offers options like blackberries and peaches, inviting customers to explore a spectrum of flavor possibilities with each made-to-order creation. The dedication to natural ingredients, promising a pure taste experience in every lick, distinguishes Zeds from shops that rely on artificial flavorings. But the customization doesn't stop at the fruit. For an extra touch, drizzle your creation with options like chocolate, coconut, chamoy, caramel, la lechera, honey, or peanut butter for 75 cents. A tempting array of toppings awaits as well, from the kick of tajin to the crunch of Oreo, cookie dough bites and gummy bears. Toppings are available for an extra 50 cents. For those seeking curated combinations, Zeds offers ice cream specials like the Banana Pudding, the Chocolate Strawberry Cookie, and the Toasted Coconut Blue. And if sipping is more your style, any of their fruit flavors can be transformed into a milkshake. Beyond frozen treats, Zeds also caters to other cravings, serving coffee, beer, wine, and tea. Just a heads-up for caffeine aficionados: specialty coffee service concludes at 5 p.m., while the ice cream magic begins daily at noon. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Zeds opens second location in Austin: New Zealand style ice cream
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
This Small Minnesota Town Has a 90-year-old Lumberjack Festival and Relaxed River Vibes—and It's Just 30 Minutes From Minneapolis
Considered Minnesota's historic birthplace, Stillwater is a popular spring and summer getaway only 30 minutes from urban Minneapolis. The town, home to roughly 20,000 residents, sits near the Wisconsin border, where people can show up on their boats for waterfront dining and admire the work of the circa 1931 lift bridge, one of the few still in operation. The easiest way to get to Stillwater is by flying into Minneapolis—Saint Paul International Airport and renting a car to make the 35-minute drive. If you have time, take the St. Croix Scenic Byway. Once there, you can leave the car behind as the town is nice and compact for exploring. Don't miss Lumberjack Days, a 90-year tradition held every July featuring live music, BMX stunt performances, local food, and, of course, lumberjack shows with log rolling and speed sawing. Minnesota summers are best spent outdoors. Stillwater sits at the bottom of several hills and one of the most popular activities is the daily climb up a steep set of historic stairs dating back to 1871. It's about three miles in length and has the best views in the area. Stillwater River Boats offers seasonal tours of the St. Croix on an old-fashioned paddleboat, including sightseeing and jazz brunch cruises. But if you'd rather explore on your own, several local outfitters provide kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Related: This Small Town in Minnesota Is Called the 'Halloween Capital of the World' — With Spooky Ghost Tours and Haunted Bars Despite its relatively small size—only about eight square miles—Stillwater has an excellent restaurant scene, showcasing the bounty of Midwestern agriculture. Start your day at You & Me Cafe for its house-roasted and brewed coffee and muffins, scones, and pastries made daily. Stillwater Proper is a restaurant, distillery, and cocktail bar with a menu of classics like smash burgers, tacos, and locally caught walleye, all made with ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Located inside Hotel Crosby, Matchstick Restaurant is known for its spirits and wood-fired dishes. In fact, the bar claims hundreds of rare and unique bottles and the menu features locally sourced meat and fish in dishes like slow-roasted smoked brisket. Stillwater also has a handful of breweries and cideries. Thor's Hard Cider uses apples from the on-site Aamodt's Apple Farm, where you can enjoy a cider tasting and even indulge in the sauna. River Siren Brewing Co.'s patio is the best spot in town to take in river views with a locally made New Zealand-style pilsner. The brewery also has food trucks, trivia, bingo, and live music. Embrace your inner Paul Bunyan at The Lumberjack for a local brew and a round of ax-throwing. No Neck Tony's is another local favorite for its bloody marys and pull tabs, a lottery-type game popular in the Midwest. Related: This Lesser-visited National Park Has 500 Islands and 30 Lakes — and It's One of the Best Places to See the Northern Lights in the U.S. It's easy to spend your time in Stillwater wandering the shops on Main Street. Every town needs a bookstore and Valley Bookseller is an essential detour. Here, you'll find national titles and the work of regional authors plus gifts and frequent author events. American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork, and Minnesota Made sells clothing and gifts related to the state. Stillwater has several places to stay, but your first choice should be Lora, a hotel located inside a former 1886 brewery. With its 40 rooms and in-house coffee shop, you're steps away from everything in town. It also has Feller, a restaurant that pays homage to the hunters and gatherers who settled the area. Hotel Crosby has cozy lodge vibes with a roaring fire in the lobby stocked with games, a restaurant, a rooftop hot tub, and even boat rentals. It's more of a traditional experience at the 35-room Lowell Inn, which was built in 1923. If you're with a group, you'll find rentals around town with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, and parking on sites like VRBO. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Telegraph
21-02-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Labour must submit to EU rules to fulfil manifesto pledge
Labour is considering aligning with multiple European Union rules to fulfil a manifesto pledge on reduced border checks. The Telegraph understands that the Government's negotiating team has privately accepted that full alignment with the EU's food safety regulations is required in order to ease agricultural exports to the bloc. Senior European sources warned that Britain would have to make concessions on the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice to strike an agreement. This would be a concession on a previous UK request for a New Zealand-style arrangement, under which EU officials would recognise British standards as equivalent to their own. Agreeing to follow EU legislation on food safety rules will restrict the Government from pursuing breakthroughs in genetic engineering of crops, one of the Brexit victories secured by the Conservatives. Lord Frost, the former Brexit negotiator, said: 'Labour say they won't rejoin the single market, yet accepting EU laws and courts is a fundamental aspect of how the single market works. 'Labour are taking us back into the EU orbit by stealth and hoping you won't notice till it's too late. Don't let them get away with it.' After early negotiations, British negotiators believe the relationship between Switzerland and Brussels will serve as the most likely outcome for the envisaged EU-UK sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. Lord Frost added: 'Starmer is simply not being honest with the British people. This deal is very much like that agreed with the Swiss, yet a couple of years back Starmer said 'a Swiss deal simply wouldn't work for Britain'. 'Labour have had to drop their political fantasies and face the brutal reality of how the EU negotiates. They now realise that the only way they get what they want on food and animal trade is to accept EU laws enforced by the Commission and Court – to give away our powers to set our own laws. That price is not worth paying.' The veterinary deal would have the advantage of reducing the number of border checks necessary on goods and animals exported from Britain to Northern Ireland. The checks were introduced as part of the Brexit deal to prevent a hard land border with EU member Ireland. But that would not undo the impact the deal was having on Northern Ireland's links to the rest of the UK, senior DUP figures warned, or change the fact that Northern Ireland remained subject to EU law despite Brexit. 'Ruthlessly pragmatic' 'It may have the effect of reducing some checks on the Irish Sea border but it doesn't get rid of it or of its Union eroding effects,' said Lord Dodds. 'It would not solve the fundamental problem which is that in 300 areas of our economic life and society, laws are made by a foreign entity in its interests for part of the United Kingdom without democratic input from anyone elected in Northern Ireland. It wouldn't deal with all the remaining areas like human rights, immigration, state aid or VAT, for instance.' The revelations came after Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Brexit minister, declared he would be 'ruthlessly pragmatic' in the renegotiations with Brussels. Labour's manifesto promised to 'improve the UK's trade and investment relationship with the EU, by tearing down unnecessary barriers to trade'. To satisfy Brussels's demand for a youth mobility scheme as the price for the reset, Labour is understood to be considering offering to replicate the arrangements between the UK and Australia. The plan would see tens of thousands of young Europeans arriving in the UK to live and work for two years, with a possible extension. The exact numbers would be capped, according to Home Office concerns of immigration figures. Under a reciprocal scheme Britons aged 18 to 30 would be given the same rights in EU countries. However, the offer is likely to run into opposition in Brussels, with a number of member states insistent on a more beneficial package for Europeans wanting to work and study in Britain. The EU has previously proposed plans for an uncapped scheme that would see Europeans benefit from exemptions to the NHS surcharge and domestic university fees. A youth mobility scheme was listed as an 'offensive interest' in a diplomatic document circulated to EU member states as the bloc's negotiating position was being formulated.
