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Eater
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Pope Leo Receives a Chicago-Style Surprise
is the Associate Editor for Eater's Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago's dining scene for over a decade. Chicago-style pizza makes its way to the Vatican You can take the pope out of Chicago, but you can't take the Chicago out of the pope. Last week, Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV accepted a personal-sized Aurelio's pepperoni pizza from an onlooker in St. Peter's Square. The delivery was coordinated by a group of friends from the Midwest, with Cincinnati resident Madeline Daley bringing the pie to its final destination. She was able to catch the pope's attention as he was passing by in the popemobile with a sign that read, 'We Have Aurelio's Pizza.' Pope Leo XIV had been known to enjoy the suburban pizza chain during his time living in the area, and Aurelio's created a special Poperoni pizza in his honor in July. Earlier this year, the pizzeria closed its last remaining Chicago location in South Loop. 'Hot Ones' host to visit Wrigleyville Hot Ones creator Sean Evans will appear at this year's WingOut on Sunday, August 31. The annual wings festival, which takes place outside Wrigley Field at Gallagher Way from August 30 to 31, will bring together more than 18 wing vendors — including Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, Smoke Daddy, and Woodie's Flat — for a weekend of chicken tastings, live music, and 10th anniversary celebrations. Evanston native Evans hosts the popular YouTube talk show where he interviews celebrities while they take on progressively spicier hot wings. Fans can catch him in WingOut's VIP area. A late-night Uptown bar now serves coffee and pastries during the day Commuters on their way to the recently reopened Lawrence Red Line station can now pop into Uptown Lounge for coffee and pastries during the daytime. The late-night bar has added a new daytime menu featuring brews from Intelligentsia and baked goods. There's Wi-Fi for those who want to work; alcohol is not available until 4 p.m. A venerable sausage company is moving to the suburbs An Italian stalwart adds an Elmwood Park location One of the oldest restaurants in Chicago is expanding to Elmwood Park. Taylor Street institution Pompei will open at 22 Conti Parkway in September. The family-owned Italian restaurant has been around since 1909, once operating multiple locations prior to scaling back to just its flagship. The new spot will take over a space that housed a convenience store, and before that, a Jewel. Guests can expect to find all of Pompei's favorites at the Elmwood Park outpost, including sandwiches, strudels, pastas, and pizzas. Pompei will also be serving food at the Taste of Elmwood Park from August 7 to 10. Eater Chicago 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.
NZ Herald
01-07-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
How to win Sorrento shutters giveaway
This article was prepared by Sorrento Shutters and is being published by the New Zealand Herald as advertorial. At Sorrento Shutters, we believe a home should reflect your style and soul. That's why we pour our passion into crafting custom-made window shutters and blinds that elevate every space. From Bay of Plenty to the Waikato, we're bringing beauty and function to homes with our signature Pompei PVC Shutters and Tuscany Timber Shutters – perfect for any aesthetic, from modern chic to classic warmth. Our Pompei Shutters, crafted from durable PVC, stand up to New Zealand's diverse climates, offering low maintenance and a sleek finish that's as practical as it is stunning. For those who love natural elegance, our Tuscany Timber Shutters add rich, timeless charm, made from premium wood tailored to your vision. Need versatility? We also supply and install high-quality custom-made motorised roller blinds, designed to fit your unique windows and lifestyle. What makes us different? It's our commitment to quality and care. We limit installations to about 100 square metres a week – roughly one large house lot a day – to ensure every project gets our full attention. From consultation to installation, our team delivers precision and personalised service, making your dream home a reality. Each shutter is fitted with love, ensuring it's not just a window covering but a statement of craftsmanship. Exciting news: our Win Sorrento Window Shutters giveaway is live until the end of the month! You could win $7000 worth of window shutters to transform your home. Entering is easy – visit click the 7K giveaway button on our homepage, fill out the form, and you're in the draw (T&Cs apply). Don't miss this chance to add style and value to your space, completely on us! We're a team passionate about creating homes you love to live in. Whether you're renovating or building new, Sorrento Shutters is here to make it seamless and stunning.
Daily Mirror
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Little-known 'river city' filled with curiosities and floating saunas
Estonia's second city is known as the country's centre of learning, thanks to its university dating back to the 17th century, scientific community, start-up businesses and 20 museums. Before it was crowned Europe's Capital of Culture of 2024, Tartu had been known as the river city, and there's no better way to take in the views than on a sight-seeing trip along the River Emajogi on the archaic wooden The Jommu Barge. As you glide, you'll pass every kind of curiosity from the cottonwood trees and pilliroog plants, and the odd floating sauna, while Snail Tower furls above the city's skyline. Back on land, be sure to visit Aparaaditehas Creative City, an old factory complex turned creative hotspot, now home to artists, designers and entrepreneurs. Browse the small shops and galleries and take in a concert or workshop. The city's cobbled streets, meanwhile, weave past preserved medieval buildings, creating an ambience to transport visitors to a bygone era. Street art strikes at the heart here – a vast mural on the side of the university, depicting 19th-century streets, provides an awesome juxtaposition to modern times. Elsewhere a stencil artwork opposite the Supreme Court of Estonia, Cannabeard and Witch Hunter, by street artist Edward von Longus, depicts a beloved children's storybook character Mossbeard, his beard now replaced with cannabis plants, a condemnation on the war on drugs. Meanwhile, Toome Hill Park fuses the city's love of culture and history, with a mix of sculptures, ancient ruins and striking graffiti-style art. The Estonian National Museum is a huge glass monolithic wedge-shaped building in a former military- restricted zone – its roof lifting towards 'infinite space'. Seek out the Echo of the Urals exhibition taking you on a journey through a dark labyrinth with hi-tech neon displays and life-size models. Meanwhile, Encounters explores the everyday lives of Estonians in history up to the modern era. Among the treasure trove of peculiarities, all encased in large glass orbs, is a battered old chair of one of the Estonian Skype inventors. Beneath ground level is an impressive exhibit full of old-fashioned cars. Book in at Pompei restaurant in the Old Town. Go for the set menu of 10 mouth-watering dishes, which include flavoursome beef tartare and tiramisu topped with caviar. For a feast for the eyes, visit Tartu's Fii with its modern colourful interior design. Try the perfectly cooked flamed cod, fish roe and beurre blanc. The V Spa & Conference Hotel is conveniently located on the corner of Aleksandri and Soola streets and is a show-stopper with gold chandeliers and eye-catching designs. Its giant spa with 11 pools, one outdoor rooftop pool, another with a glass roof, colour-changing lighting and fountains, hot tubs, a salt sauna and salt pool give it a real wow factor. Beautifully preserved medieval charm blended with futuristic flair give Tallinn its unique vibrancy. Baroque palaces, Gothic spires, Soviet-era buildings and contemporary masterpieces set across lively neighbourhoods bursting with cafe culture, trendy waterfronts and magnificent museums, make city-breaking a whirlwind in this compact capital. An outstanding example of a beautifully preserved medieval European trading city, Tallinn's Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Dating back to the 13th century, the wealthy merchants who lived there left their mark on the city with opulent public buildings and churches. Start by journeying through centuries on a walking tour around its cobbled streets set between defensive ramparts. You'll pass Kissing Hill, or Viru Gate Park, featuring two famous stone sculptures of a young couple locking lips, and through alleyways opening into large courtyards lined with pastel-painted Hanseatic merchant houses. The walls offer an amazing view of the Old Town and its famous landmarks including Toompea Castle. Among the medieval treasures, seek out Fat Margaret, which is the self-depreciating name for the wide stone tower now part of the Estonian Maritime Museum. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a richly decorated Russian Orthodox church, is another must-see in the city. One of Tallinn's most upmarket coastal districts, Kadriorg, boasts seven museums and streets lined with summer mansions and wooden houses dating back to its heyday as a seaside destination. At the heart of Kadriorg is Estonia's baroque palace and park ensemble, established 300 years ago by Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Kadriorg Palace in its brightly painted splendour, features a garden with fountains and houses the Estonian Art Museum's collection. Beside it sits the little house of Peter the Great – a small bungalow, with just a living room, dining room and bedroom – a curious oddity. While you're there, visit Pirita which has a long sandy beach, a yacht harbour and is home to the Tallinn Botanic Gardens. Then head west to Telliskivi Creative City, set in a former industrial complex. Housing galleries, shops, start-ups and restaurants, it is one of the capital's most colourful places and a superb example of rejuvenation without gentrification. Located at Seaplane Harbour is another part of the Estonian Maritime Museum, and is a full-scale interactive showcase of 200 exhibits including a submarine called Lembit and Estonia's oldest ship, set within a seaplane hangar. Just along from here is Noblessner Quarter, a former submarine shipyard turned trendy seaside area, where the old factory halls have been repurposed as apartments, shops and galleries. To round off a busy day, pop into the Pohjala Brewery for a tour and tastings of its porters, barrel-aged in oak barrels, served with a Texan barbecue. Eat: Estonia's culinary scene has blossomed over recent years with a mix of award-winning restaurants run by chefs taking advantage of local produce. If you are conscious about the environment, book into Michelin green-starred Fotografiska restaurant, part of a photo gallery, which has a zero-waste policy and the plates are recycled and remade from broken plates. I enjoyed a refreshing livener, Green Beast, a mix of absinthe, cucumber and lime, while enjoying views across the Old Town, before sampling their 'In Bloom' menu with a dish named tomato tea featuring a selection of ripened yellow tomatoes. Set within a former Imperial residence overlooking Kadriorg Park, Michelin-recognised Mon Repos is another standout. Meat-lovers go wild for Pull Restaurant, in the Rotermann district, which serves up the most perfectly cooked aged beef ribeye. Relax at Nordic Hotel Forum, a modern abode with beautiful squares at its feet and urban beekeeping on its rooftop. Chill in its leisure centre with indoor pool on the eighth floor offering views over the Old Town and the Rotermann Quarter, plus there's retail therapy within minutes at the Viru and Foorum shopping centres. Finnair offers flights from Heathrow via Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia, starting at £199 return; to Tartu starting at £241. Manchester and Edinburgh departures also available. Rooms at the Nordic Hotel Forum in Tallinn start at around £109 a night. Rooms at the V Spa & Conference Hotel in Tartu start at around £164 a night. More info at
