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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Look inside Wales' first Banana Tree restaurant
The beloved southeast Asian kitchen chain Banana Tree is set to spice up Cardiff this summer with a June launch at St David's shopping centre. Located in Mill Lane in The Hayes, Banana Tree introduces various cuisines, offering hearty delights such as Katsu Curry, Beef Rendang, Pad Thai and Gochujang Chicken. The restaurant also has a cocktail bar, and promises to offer an engaging dining environment complete with exciting giveaways, enticing lunch deals, and limitless bowls of food upon opening, which you can read more about here. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Helen Morgan, centre director of St David's Cardiff, said: "Banana Tree is an excellent addition to our variety of restaurants here at St David's, and the new venue will be an exciting place for guests to dine, offering not just tasty dishes but a truly unique experience." Tom Patrick, marketing director at Banana Tree, added: "We invite Cardiff and beyond to come with us as we explore Southeast Asia. "We believe life is better with big flavours, and nothing says adventure like a Laksa lunch, a weekend Katsu, or a dash of Vietnamese fish sauce in your dinner." The restaurant chain's journey began over 30 years ago with its first restaurant in London, building up a reputation for fiery flavours and warm service, and it has only grown ever since, with locations all around the UK. Fans of fiery taste sensations can look forward to Banana Tree's opening on Monday, June 2. Ahead of that opening however, we got a first look at the exciting restaurant, which you can see below.
AsiaOne
22-05-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Supermarket meets kopitiam: New FairPrice Finest outlet featuring food hall opens in Sembawang, Lifestyle News
Heading out for a grocery run could mean a whole different experience for Sembawang residents from now on. With the official opening of the FairPrice Finest outlet at Sembawang Shopping Centre on Thursday (May 22), customers can expect more than just your average supermarket shopping. This latest outlet is designed to be more than just a place to run daily errands. While buying groceries, shoppers can enjoy a meal and even wind down with a drink — all in one place. At the heart of the new outlet is the in-store Kopitiam Food Hall, which features 14 food stalls offering local and international food. Choices range from prime meats by Flint Specialty Grill to hot pot from Wu Da Lang. There's also a promotion where shoppers can pay with the FairPrice Group app and enjoy 10 per cent off their meal. In addition, Merdeka Generation, Pioneer Generation and ComCare cardholders also enjoy a 10 per cent discount on their meals. From now till June 14, the Food Hall is offering $5 deals for more than 10 dishes, including: Hainanese Chicken Rice Set from Fitra Sweet and Spicy Chicken Pad Thai from Yuan Wei Thai Cuisine Roasted Duck Rice from Guan Chee, Fragrant Garlic Fried Rice from Kokoro Kiosuku and more In celebration of the outlet's launch, FairPrice Group is also offering store-opening promotions of up to 50 per cent off till May 28. Some of the deals on offer include Delicato Wagyu Leg Steak and Crispy Pork Knuckle as well as bulk purchase discounts on selected beef cuts. After grocery shopping and grabbing a bite at the Food Hall, customers can treat themselves to some handcrafted cocktails at the Grocer Bar located just a few steps away. The bar serves up two bespoke cocktails inspired by Sembawang's plantation agriculture and maritime heritage. The Sembawang Shipyard Fizz provides a creative twist on a classic cocktail, while the Sembawang Gimlet Cocktail is a nod to the region's pepper and pineapple plantations. There is also a Unity Pharmacy store in the outlet. Address: 604 Sembawang Rd, #B1-25, Singapore 758459 Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 11pm [[nid:717515]] amierul@
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Free Pad Thai for Edinburgh Marathon Runners
Authentic Thai restaurant Chaophraya has announced that it is offering marathon runners in Edinburgh a free Pad Thai this weekend, to congratulate them for crossing the finish line. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Runners looking to refuel after completing the Marathon on Sunday can show their medal to enjoy a free Pad Thai when dining with another adult buying a full price meal. Ian Leigh, Chaophraya's Managing Director, said, "We love the buzz that the Marathon brings to Edinburgh, and we're pleased to be able to support runners in this small way. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This is an incredible event that showcases the resilience and determination of the participants. Pad Thai 'We're proud to be part of the Edinburgh community and want to offer runners a well-deserved taste of Thailand as a thank you for their inspiring efforts.' The offer is available all day for dine-in only, with one Pad Thai per medal, subject to availability and at manager's discretion.
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Free Pad Thai for Edinburgh Marathon Runners
Authentic Thai restaurant Chaophraya has announced that it is offering marathon runners in Edinburgh a free Pad Thai this weekend, to congratulate them for crossing the finish line. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Runners looking to refuel after completing the Marathon on Sunday can show their medal to enjoy a free Pad Thai when dining with another adult buying a full price meal. Ian Leigh, Chaophraya's Managing Director, said, "We love the buzz that the Marathon brings to Edinburgh, and we're pleased to be able to support runners in this small way. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This is an incredible event that showcases the resilience and determination of the participants. Pad Thai 'We're proud to be part of the Edinburgh community and want to offer runners a well-deserved taste of Thailand as a thank you for their inspiring efforts.' The offer is available all day for dine-in only, with one Pad Thai per medal, subject to availability and at manager's discretion. To book, visit or call 0131 634 0023.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Costco customers reveal 7 products they'll never buy again
When it's good, don't change it. That's a thought every shopper has had when a beloved product gets "improved" and ends up worse. Habits are hard to break. Once we get used to a specific taste, structure, or quality -even the feeling we associate with a product - it's difficult to adjust when that product changes. On the other hand, tastes are different, and while one consumer might hate the new product, others might think it's great. That's one of the reasons it's so hard to be in the retail business. It's not easy to answer to everybody's needs, tastes, and wallets. Currently it's especially hard, because retailers are dealing with inflationary pressure amid post-pandemic recovery. Small stores and large chains alike face a lot of challenges, including labor shortages and rising interest rates. Related: Costco quietly limits customer purchases of a beloved product Costco (COST) is the third-biggest retailer in the United States, based on 2023 worldwide sales of $234.2 billion. It's behind Amazon (AMZN) with $359.9 billion and Walmart (WMT) with $635.0 billion, according to Capital One Shopping. Over the past few years, its popularity has surged, driven by products and sales that have gone viral on social media platforms like TikTok. However, of the roughly 4,000 products Costco typically offers, not all are beloved by shoppers. When people are moved by something either in a bad or good way, they often take the time to comment and make sure their opinions are heard. Some consumers are taking their experiences to Reddit, and either recommending or warning against certain Costco products. One Reddit user recently asked what seemed to be a key question, as it quickly gained traction, receiving nearly 8,000 comments. The post reads: "We all obviously love Costco, but what's one item you will never buy again from there?" Related: Costco members reject high-end food product Based on the top-rated replies, here are the most disliked Costco products, in reverse order: Roli Roti beef broth that has "close to zero flavor," according to one user. The muffins. One user said the older ones were great, but the newer versions are "kind of bland."Pad Thai that one user described as "like someone describing it over a string-and-cup telephone while drunk and craving Mexican food."Chicken breasts, which some users call "woody."Kirkland toilet paper. One user noted it is "extreme[ly] dusty," leaving "so much lint in the bathroom." Desserts. Users mostly complained about the size of them, as a lot of it goes to 12-pack of hot sauces, which, according to one user, "taste the same and have food coloring in them." The comment about the hot sauces resonated with many users, earning 4,400 upvotes, followed by desserts (3,600 likes) and Kirkland toilet paper (3,100 upvotes). While a traditional supermarket typically stocks more than 30,000 items, Costco's strategy emphasizes minimalism, which allows it to buy and sell products in large quantities, enabling high inventory turnover and cost savings for members, writes Damotech. The strategy seems to be working as the retail giant recently revealed second-quarter net sales of $62.53 billion up by 9.1% year over year. More retail: Costco announces massive new partnership - and it's right on timeT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersWalmart CEO has a harsh warning for customers Among recent developments, Costco introduced a new payment option, adding Affirm as a pay-over-time option for some buys. "Split large purchases into smaller payments. Choose a monthly payment option from Affirm for your online orders of $500 or more," reads the announcement on the website. Year to date, Costco stock is up 12.61%, trading at $1,024.50 per share. Related: Walmart issues urgent message about the alarming cost of food The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
