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Eater
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Fancy Swiss Chocolatier Läderach Is Bringing ‘FrischSchoggi' to Washington State
Seattle-area malls are going to be upgrading their chocolate offerings this summer, as the Swiss brand Läderach is set to open two stores, one in Westfield Southcenter next month, and one in Bellevue Square in August. These will be the first Läderach locations in Washington State; the chain already has locations across the country, including a flagship store in New York. So, what's Läderach? The thing the brand is most famous for, according to the press release we got, is 'FrischSchoggi,' a.k.a. fresh chocolate. You order at the counter by weight, and a Läderach chocolatier breaks pieces of chocolate off of slabs. The stores will also have the kinds of thing you'd expect at a chocolate shop, including truffles, bars, popcorn, and so on. Everything comes from Läderach's production facilities in Switzerland. Now on to more news you should know: Rainier Beer may not be brewed in Seattle anymore, but the brand is still trying to keep a foot on the ground here with R-Day, a free music festival in Georgetown that serves as a 'thank you letter' to Seattle, according to the brand. This year R-Day lands on September 6, and will be headlined by Mudhoney. There will also be food courtesy of the Dubsea Fish Sticks truck, plus (of course) Rainier Beer and cocktails using Rainier gin. Go here for more info. After a $2.5 million renovation, the cafe at the Museum of Pop Culture has reopened. The new restaurant, called The Lounge, features food from new head chef Athan Pixler. According to a press release, Pixler's menu will include items like tempura squash blossoms, dry-aged salmon with dashi, and a koji-aged burger with bone marrow butter. This follows a trend of museums around town stepping their dining game up; a couple years ago acclaimed tapas restaurant MariPili took over the cafe at the Frey. Seattle's most famous market is throwing its annual big fundraising dinner on August 16. The Sunset Supper, which brings together 100 restaurants and producers for a party at the market, regularly raises hundreds of thousands for the Pike Place Market Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the market and provides a variety of social services in the neighborhood. Tickets are $250; to purchase and for more information, go here. See More: Coming Attractions Seattle Restaurant News
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Built for 22 cr, Morabadi stage to be razed over design flaws
Ranchi: The Morabadi Ground stage , built in 2019 as part of a Rs 22 crore urban development project by the Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company ( JUIDCO ), is set to be dismantled following critical design flaws flagged during a recent inspection on Feb 27 by the district administration. Although the entire development aimed to modernise the space for public and ceremonial events, the stage, which was the only completed component, proved inadequate for large gatherings and state functions. The decision has triggered a political controversy, with the opposition accusing the govt of destroying state assets created during BJP tenures. Though the JUIDCO project was envisioned as a multi-use plaza for large-scale public functions, only the stage was completed. The structure, measuring 75 ft by 40 ft and featuring a tensile canopy, 11 LED screens, and Gobo lights, has proven inadequate for key events like R-Day and Independence Day. The inspection found that the canopy and its pillars obstruct visibility and the 9 ft elevation fails to ensure clear line of sight for attendees. Further, the static design prevents expansion, often forcing the administration to install temporary stages up to 72 ft ahead of the current platform, compromising space and event layout. "Based on inspection findings, it was decided that the current stage and canopy would be dismantled. Temporary, functional structures suited to individual events will replace it. Large public programmes typically require stage lengths of 80 to 180 ft, which this setup does not support," said Ranchi DC Manjunath Bhajantri. BJP's state spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo lashed out at the Hemant Soren-led govt, saying, "Why demolish a multi-purpose stage that served Republic Day, Independence Day, and several historic rallies, including two of Hemant Soren's own oath-taking ceremonies? Was this decision driven by any public demand or simply an attempt to erase BJP-era contributions?" He accused the govt of wasteful spending, especially when departments claim a lack of funds for essential schemes. Shahdeo added, "This stage was also a platform for local artists. Now the govt, instead of preserving such infrastructure, is arbitrarily tearing it down." According to the officials, future makeshift stage structures will prioritise visibility, modularity, and audience capacity to meet modern event demands.
