Latest news with #Shakedown
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular burger chain to open second branch in major Scottish city
Works have already begun to transform the venue GOBSMACKED Popular burger chain to open second branch in major Scottish city Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR burger chain is set to open a second branch in a Scottish city - and fans will love it. Much-loved fast-food joint Shakedown is already a favourite among locals in Edinburgh for its mouth-watering grub. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shakedown already have four locations across the UK Credit: GOOGLE MAPS And it is now set to open another brand-new branch in the capital city. The eatery already has a branch in Corstorphine after it first opened on St John's Road back in 2023. It also has three other locations south of the border, which are all in Manchester - one in Withington, another in Wythenshawe and the third in Cheadle Hulme. And now fans are gearing up for its fourth location to open after noticing signs appearing on Milton Road West in Edinburgh city centre. Shakedown is set to move into the unit space, which was previously home to Sam's Fry, according to Edinburgh Live. The chippy served customers for over four decades before it was put on the market earlier this year. Back in January, it was revealed that the owners of the chip shop decided to hang up their aprons and had put the venue up for sale. However, the unit still had 11 years left on its lease, and at the time, the guide price for the leasehold was £130,000. And it appears that it was snapped up by Shakedown as part of their new expansion plans. Photos from the street show that work is currently underway in the venue to transform it into the burger joint. Burger King Unveils Major Upgrades to 400 Locations in 2025 A new shopfront and a space for new signage have been fitted, and painters have already begun to change the exterior colour. The paint job is around halfway complete, and signs advertising the new Shakedown location have appeared in the windows. Old signage for Sam's Fry is also in the process of being removed. It is currently unclear when the new Shakedown branch will open, as no date has been announced yet. The food joint is popular for its delicious range of burgers as well as its mouthwatering sides and drinks. But it also serves incredible desserts for everyone who has a sweet tooth. Describing their burgers on their website, bosses at Shakedown said: "We've been told our burgers are the best in Manchester. "They come in all shapes and sizes. Beef or chicken, the choice is yours. Our signature Beefed Up! tops the bill (two patties, if you think you're hard and hungry enough). Just add fries. "Room for more? Try our sides – everything from cheesy, fiery Not'cho Nachos and supremely melty Mozzarella Sticks. "Seal the deal with one of our notoriously sweet shakes and waffles!"
Edinburgh Live
21 hours ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh set for new burger joint as popular chain expands
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A new burger joint is set to open in Edinburgh as a popular chain expands. Shakedown are launching their second spot in the city, after their first Scottish restaurant opened in Corstorphine back in 2023. The new venue, on Milton Road West, replaces what was Sam's Fry. An opening date for the eatery has not yet been announced. Images show work currently underway at the unit. The chain currently have three eateries in Manchester, one in London, and will soon have two in Edinburgh. Their website reads: "We've been told our burgers are the best in Manchester. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "They come in all shapes and sizes. Beef or chicken, the choice is yours. Our signature Beefed Up! tops the bill (two patties, if you think you're hard and hungry enough). Just add fries. "Room for more? Try our sides – everything from cheesy, fiery Not'cho Nachos and supremely melty Mozzarella Sticks. Seal the deal with one of our notoriously sweet shakes and waffles!"
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bellingham, Wash., council pens letter to B.C. cities amid cross-border tensions
The mayor and council in an American city have penned a letter expressing a "commitment" to their "connection" with Canada amid ongoing tensions between the neighbouring countries. Bellingham, Wash., has long been a popular tourism destination for British Columbians looking to do a little shopping south of the border, with the town of around 90,000 people located 30 kilometres south of the border. But since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening and imposing tariffs on Canada and travellers have reported being detained at the border, there's been a notable drop in visitors heading south in recent months, according to Statistics Canada. Recent data from border crossings in B.C.'s Lower Mainland shows the number of vehicles with B.C. licence plates heading south in April 2025, compared to the previous April, is down 51 per cent. Now, a letter signed by Bellingham city council president Hollie Huthman and Mayor Kim Lund says the city hopes the "peaceful partnership" between Canada and Bellingham will continue. "Though we live in separate nations, we share longstanding, collaborative relationships with the Indigenous communities that have lived in harmony with the land and the water for thousands of years," the letter reads in part. "We share the same responsibility for the families who have come to depend on generations of uninterrupted, cross-border transportation and commerce." Huthman told CBC News that she, herself, is the owner of a live music venue called the Shakedown, and that she was being told by Canadians that they couldn't visit right now, even though they loved her place. "The ability of bands to cross the border and that cultural exchange of music — it's become even harder," she said. "It was already hard, and it's become harder. And that's really unfortunate."At an April 28 Bellingham council meeting, Coun. Michael Lilliquist said the purpose of the letter is not to outline the economic importance of Canada. "It's a more personal message to fellow jurisdictions, kind of just renewing at a more cultural and personal level that we're still your neighbours, we still value you, we still want to work with you," he said. According to a spokesperson for the City of Bellingham, the letter was sent to nine Lower Mainland communities on May 21. Langley mayor unconvinced Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward said that while he hasn't received the letter as of yet, he understands why Washington state communities would be trying to reaffirm the relationship between the state and the province. "Canadians have been crossing the border for generations, supporting American businesses and participating in one of the largest open borders in the world," he said. But he said the message doesn't speak to him on a personal level. "My personal opinion is that the American government and the American establishment essentially decided that it wants to change the nature of the relationship." Woodward said he, like many other Canadians, is planning to spend his money and vacation time in Canada. Bellingham isn't the first jurisdiction to acknowledge the tension and hope Canadians will return to American travel; in mid-April, California Governor Gavin Newsom urged Canadians to visit the Golden State's sandy beaches and wine country. Point Roberts, Wash., has appealed to B.C.'s humanity for support — if a trade war gets out of hand, leaders aren't sure the community would survive. But Woodward said Bellingham should look elsewhere for support. "Bellingham should potentially look to Montana and maybe Oregon for those people to come up and support them, and not Canada."
CBC
28-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
With U.S.-bound traffic down 51%, Bellingham, Wash., council pens letter to B.C. cities
The mayor and council in an American city have penned a letter expressing a "commitment" to their "connection" with Canada amid ongoing tensions between the neighbouring countries. Bellingham, Wash., has long been a popular tourism destination for British Columbians looking to do a little shopping south of the border. But since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening and imposing tariffs on Canada and travellers have reported being detained at the border, there's been a notable drop in visitors heading south in recent months, according to Statistics Canada. Recent data from border crossings in B.C.'s Lower Mainland shows the number of vehicles with B.C. licence plates heading south in April 2025, compared to the previous April, is down 51 per cent. Now, a letter signed by Bellingham city council president Hollie Huthman and Mayor Kim Lund says the city hopes the "peaceful partnership" between Canada and Bellingham will continue. "Though we live in separate nations, we share longstanding, collaborative relationships with the Indigenous communities that have lived in harmony with the land and the water for thousands of years," the letter reads in part. "We share the same responsibility for the families who have come to depend on generations of uninterrupted, cross-border transportation and commerce." Huthman told CBC News that she, herself, is the owner of a live music venue called the Shakedown, and that she was being told by Canadians that they couldn't visit right now, even though they loved her place. "The ability of bands to cross the border and that cultural exchange of music — it's become even harder," she said. "It was already hard, and it's become harder. And that's really unfortunate." WATCH | U.S. woman asks for cross-border compassion: U.S. woman who frequents B.C. says human connection needed amidst tariff turmoil 3 months ago Duration 4:04 CBC's On The Coast heard from an American listener, who lives just south of the B.C. border in Washington state, on the importance of approaching international relations on a "personal" level. Suzanne Wheeler said she comes to Vancouver every Wednesday to listen to live music at Frankie's Jazz Club. At an April 28 Bellingham council meeting, Coun. Michael Lilliquist said the purpose of the letter is not to outline the economic importance of Canada. "It's a more personal message to fellow jurisdictions, kind of just renewing at a more cultural and personal level that we're still your neighbours, we still value you, we still want to work with you," he said. According to a spokesperson for the City of Bellingham, the letter was sent to nine Lower Mainland communities on May 21. Langley mayor unconvinced Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward said that while he hasn't received the letter as of yet, he understands why Washington state communities would be trying to reaffirm the relationship between the state and the province. "Canadians have been crossing the border for generations, supporting American businesses and participating in one of the largest open borders in the world," he said. But he said the message doesn't speak to him on a personal level. "My personal opinion is that the American government and the American establishment essentially decided that it wants to change the nature of the relationship." Woodward said he, like many other Canadians, is planning to spend his money and vacation time in Canada. Bellingham isn't the first jurisdiction to acknowledge the tension and hope Canadians will return to American travel; in mid-April, California Governor Gavin Newsom urged Canadians to visit the Golden State's sandy beaches and wine country. Point Roberts, Wash., has appealed to B.C.'s humanity for support — if a trade war gets out of hand, leaders aren't sure the community would survive. But Woodward said Bellingham should look elsewhere for support.
San Francisco Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Grateful Dead fans demand San Francisco concert ticket info from city officials
Grateful Dead fans are eager to secure tickets for this summer's Dead & Company concerts at Golden Gate Park. But so far, no one knows when — or how — tickets will be released. Some fans are so anxious for answers, they're showing up at City Hall to ask directly. On Thursday, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission unanimously approved permits for the band's three-night event, scheduled for Aug. 1–3, marking the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. During the public comment portion of the meeting, one fan, Johnny Greavu, stepped up to ask what thousands of Deadheads have been wondering. 'There's going to be massive demand for this. How are tickets gonna be distributed?' Greavu asked. 'Is there gonna be some sort of lottery, are tickets gonna go on sale at a certain date? This is going to be crazy.' Commissioners, citing protocol, told him they couldn't respond. But Greavu continued pressing them on the matter anyway. 'Where is Shakedown gonna be?' he asked, referring to the makeshift marketplace that has long accompanied Dead shows. 'That should be planned.' Though questions went unanswered, the commission's approval clears the way for what is expected to be one of the city's largest cultural events of the year. Attendance is expected to reach 60,000 people per day at the Polo Fields. In a social media post after the meeting, the Recreation and Park Department confirmed the vote, adding that further details from Dead & Company would be announced soon. A department spokesperson referred ticket inquiries to event promoters Another Planet Entertainment and Live Nation, who also said details would be shared soon but did not provide immediate information on Friday. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who introduced the concert proposal earlier this week, called the event a tribute to the city's musical legacy and a potential economic boon.
