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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
This seafood restaurant from New York is taking a break at a Miami landmark hotel
Yet another Miami restaurant, this one from New York, is pressing pause, in this case six months after it opened. Ensenada, which served Latin American-infused coastal cuisine in the retro Vagabond hotel in Miami's MiMo district, announced that it will be closing 'with plans to reopen after the season,' according to the brand's Instagram account. Ensenada opened at the Vagabond at the end of 2024, with help from Ahmet Erkaya, owner of the popular spot Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District. Originally, the restaurant at 7301 Biscayne Blvd. said it had closed temporarily for repairs. Now, the website says it's closed for the summer. The Instagram post said that there will be changes to the concept. The menu included Peruvian and Venezuelan-infused ceviches, aguachiles and Ensenada-style fish and shrimp tacos as well as the Miami-centric seafood platter and seasonal stone crabs. 'We're incredibly grateful for the support of this community and the positive feedback we've received,' the post said. 'As the Miami dining scene naturally slows down during the summer months, we're using this time to pause, regroup, and explore ways to return with an even better experience next season.' The restaurant is the creation of owner Bryce David and partner and executive chef Luis Herrera, who opened the original Ensenada in Brooklyn in 2022. The first Ensenada was named one of Bon Appétit's Best Restaurants of 2023. In December 2024, David told the Miami Herald that Miami felt like the perfect spot for the restaurant's expansion. 'The scene here is young,' he said. 'It's not comparable to New York, with the pressure and quality and consistency. Some places here are wildly different on different days. Consistency is big in New York. But Miami just felt right. Luis and I agree not to do anything that doesn't feel right.' Ensenada isn't the only Miami restaurant taking a break in what is turning out to be a cruel summer. Massimo Bottura's Torno Subito has also closed with promises to return later this year, and the Mediterranean spot Byblos at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami is closing while the hotel undergoes a major renovation.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Famous Channel 4 restaurant is being transformed into flagship bar with wine vending machines – and it opens next month
Guests will be able to pour their own wine, with over 110 choices available WINE-ING DOWN Famous Channel 4 restaurant is being transformed into flagship bar with wine vending machines – and it opens next month Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAMOUS restaurant featured in a hit Channel 4 show is being transformed into a swanky London wine bar. The restaurant, which is one of the most recognisable in the UK, is set to reopen in August, after a huge revamp. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The Paternoster Chophouse was used in the first 15 series of First Dates Credit: Shutterstock 3 It is being transformed into a Vagabond wine bar Credit: Vagabond Wines 3 Vagabond already has a number of wine bars in the UK Credit: Vagabond Wines The St Paul's establishment, which featured in the first 15 series of the hit dating show First Dates, will become trendy wine bar chain Vagabond's new flagship site. Wine vending machines Vagabond, which opened its first Wine Bar back in 2010, allows customers to serve themselves, using clever wine vending machines. Customers can spend as long as they like perusing the wide selection of reds, whites and rosés, before tapping their debit cards on the machines once they've made their choice. Wine will then pour out of a tap into your glass, with customers able to choose from various different sizes. The site in Paternoster Square will be the first Vagabond location to open since it was acquired by Majestic Wines in 2024. 110 wines on offer It will serve a selection of 110 different wines, with space for over 250 guests. Peckish customers will also be able to snack on a selection of small plates including cheese and charcuterie. Christobell Giles, Managing Director at Vagabond, said: 'We are incredibly proud to be opening in such a special spot and cannot wait to welcome guests in for their first glass — whether it is a first date, a fiftieth, or just a glass on your own while the world goes by. "After a brilliant first year with Majestic, this is a really exciting step forward for us at Vagabond.' The new wine bar is set to open in August, but if you're keen to visit Vagabond before then at one of their other UK locations, such as London Victoria or Battersea Power Station. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel More restaurants and bars opening in the UK A major American fast food chain is opening four new locations in the UK over the next month. Slim Chickens is renowned for its mouth-watering fried chicken dishes, with many fans claiming it's "better than KFC". A new restaurant opened in Swansea on June 26, with a branch in Ealing, West London opening on July 2. Walton will get its own branch on July 10, whilst a restaurant will open in Birmingham's Utilita Arena on July 24. First Dates cast Fred Sirieix Fred is the charismatic French maître d'hôtel who hosts First Dates. He has a rich background in the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of experience. Fred has been part of the reality show since 2015 and his charming personality helps to put punters going on the dates at ease. Merlin Griffiths Merlin is the bartender on First Dates. His friendly presence and expert mixology skills contribute to the show's warm atmosphere. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Merlin was in the bar industry for over two decades before offering his services to the Channel 4 series. Outside of First Dates, Merlin also owns and operates his own bar. Cici Coleman Cici is the show's outgoing waitress. She trained as an actress before joining the cast of First Dates, which lends theatrical flair to her role. Her ability to make guests feel at ease, coupled with her genuine interest in their stories, has endeared her to viewers. Outside of her work on First Dates, Cici continues to pursue her passion for acting and fitness, often sharing insights into her life and career on social media. A BBC celebrity chef known for appearances on Saturday Kitchen is also opening a new restaurant following the closure of his previous Michelin Star eatery. The TV personality is teaming up with a wine expert to create an experience where you can eat "the way you want, without rules". Glynn Purnell, a top Birmingham chef, will open a new venue called Trillium alongside Loki Wine expert Phil Innes at Snow Hill, London. The new spot will offer seasonal dishes paired with a "dynamic, ever-evolving" wine list, which guests are invited to enjoy in whatever dinning format they chose. Glynn said: "At Trillium, choice is everything. We want guests to explore the menu in whatever way suits them — whether that's a classic three-course meal or a custom selection of sharing plates. "It's about dining the way you want to, without rules."
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Famous Channel 4 restaurant is being transformed into flagship bar with wine vending machines – and it opens next month
A FAMOUS restaurant featured in a hit Channel 4 show is being transformed into a swanky London wine bar. The restaurant, which is one of the most recognisable in the UK, is set to reopen in August, after a huge revamp. 3 The Paternoster Chophouse was used in the first 15 series of First Dates Credit: Shutterstock 3 It is being transformed into a Vagabond wine bar Credit: Vagabond Wines 3 Vagabond already has a number of wine bars in the UK Credit: Vagabond Wines The St Paul's establishment, which featured in the first 15 series of the hit dating show First Dates, will become trendy Wine vending machines Vagabond, which opened its first Wine Bar back in 2010, allows customers to serve themselves, using clever wine vending machines. Customers can spend as long as they like perusing the wide selection of reds, whites and rosés, before tapping their debit cards on the machines once they've made their choice. Wine will then pour out of a tap into your glass, with customers able to choose from various different sizes. Read more TV stories The site in Paternoster Square will be the first Vagabond location to open since it was acquired by Majestic Wines in 2024. 110 wines on offer It will serve a selection of 110 different wines, with space for over 250 guests. Peckish customers will also be able to snack on a selection of small plates including cheese and charcuterie. Christobell Giles, Managing Director at Vagabond, said: 'We are incredibly proud to be opening in such a special spot and cannot wait to welcome guests in for their first glass — whether it is a first date, a fiftieth, or just a glass on your own while the world goes by. Most read in News TV "After a brilliant first year with Majestic, this is a really exciting step forward for us at Vagabond.' The new wine bar is set to open in August, but if you're keen to visit Vagabond before then at one of their other UK locations, such as London Victoria or Battersea Power Station. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel More restaurants and bars opening in the UK A major American fast food chain is opening four new locations in the UK over the next month. Slim Chickens is renowned for its mouth-watering fried chicken dishes, with many fans claiming it's "better than KFC ". A new restaurant opened in Swansea on June 26, with a branch in Ealing, West London opening on July 2. Walton will get its own branch on July 10, whilst a restaurant will open in Birmingham's Utilita Arena on July 24. First Dates cast Fred Sirieix Fred is the charismatic French maître d'hôtel who hosts First Dates. He has a rich background in the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of experience. Fred has been part of the reality show since 2015 and his charming personality helps to put punters going on the dates at ease. Merlin Griffiths Merlin is the bartender on First Dates. His friendly presence and expert mixology skills contribute to the show's warm atmosphere. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Merlin was in the bar industry for over two decades before offering his services to the Channel 4 series. Outside of First Dates, Merlin also owns and operates his own bar. Cici Coleman Cici is the show's outgoing waitress. She trained as an actress before joining the cast of First Dates, which lends theatrical flair to her role. Her ability to make guests feel at ease, coupled with her genuine interest in their stories, has endeared her to viewers. Outside of her work on First Dates, Cici continues to pursue her passion for acting and fitness, often sharing insights into her life and career on social media. A BBC celebrity chef known for appearances on Saturday Kitchen is also The TV personality is teaming up with a wine expert to create an experience where you can eat "the way you want, without rules". Glynn Purnell, a top Birmingham chef, will open a new venue called Trillium alongside Loki Wine expert Phil Innes at Snow Hill, London. The new spot will offer seasonal dishes paired with a "dynamic, ever-evolving" wine list, which guests are invited to enjoy in whatever dinning format they chose. Glynn said: "At Trillium, choice is everything. We want guests to explore the menu in whatever way suits them — whether that's a classic three-course meal or a custom selection of sharing plates. "It's about dining the way you want to, without rules."
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Famous Channel 4 restaurant is being transformed into flagship bar with wine vending machines – and it opens next month
A FAMOUS restaurant featured in a hit Channel 4 show is being transformed into a swanky London wine bar. The restaurant, which is one of the most recognisable in the UK, is set to reopen in August, after a huge revamp. 3 3 3 The St Paul's establishment, which featured in the first 15 series of the hit dating show First Dates, will become trendy wine bar chain Vagabond's new flagship site. Wine vending machines Vagabond, which opened its first Wine Bar back in 2010, allows customers to serve themselves, using clever wine vending machines. Customers can spend as long as they like perusing the wide selection of reds, whites and rosés, before tapping their debit cards on the machines once they've made their choice. Wine will then pour out of a tap into your glass, with customers able to choose from various different sizes. The site in Paternoster Square will be the first Vagabond location to open since it was acquired by Majestic Wines in 2024. 110 wines on offer It will serve a selection of 110 different wines, with space for over 250 guests. Peckish customers will also be able to snack on a selection of small plates including cheese and charcuterie. Christobell Giles, Managing Director at Vagabond, said: 'We are incredibly proud to be opening in such a special spot and cannot wait to welcome guests in for their first glass — whether it is a first date, a fiftieth, or just a glass on your own while the world goes by. "After a brilliant first year with Majestic, this is a really exciting step forward for us at Vagabond.' The new wine bar is set to open in August, but if you're keen to visit Vagabond before then at one of their other UK locations, such as London Victoria or Battersea Power Station. Five Lidl rosés you need this summer, according to a wine expert - a £6.99 buy is as light & crispy as £22 Whispering Angel More restaurants and bars opening in the UK A major American fast food chain is opening four new locations in the UK over the next month. Slim Chickens is renowned for its mouth-watering fried chicken dishes, with many fans claiming it's "better than KFC". A new restaurant opened in Swansea on June 26, with a branch in Ealing, West London opening on July 2. Walton will get its own branch on July 10, whilst a restaurant will open in Birmingham's Utilita Arena on July 24. First Dates cast Fred Sirieix Fred is the charismatic French maître d'hôtel who hosts First Dates. He has a rich background in the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of experience. Fred has been part of the reality show since 2015 and his charming personality helps to put punters going on the dates at ease. Merlin Griffiths Merlin is the bartender on First Dates. His friendly presence and expert mixology skills contribute to the show's warm atmosphere. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Merlin was in the bar industry for over two decades before offering his services to the Channel 4 series. Outside of First Dates, Merlin also owns and operates his own bar. Cici Coleman Cici is the show's outgoing waitress. She trained as an actress before joining the cast of First Dates, which lends theatrical flair to her role. Her ability to make guests feel at ease, coupled with her genuine interest in their stories, has endeared her to viewers. Outside of her work on First Dates, Cici continues to pursue her passion for acting and fitness, often sharing insights into her life and career on social media. A BBC celebrity chef known for appearances on Saturday Kitchen is also opening a new restaurant following the closure of his previous Michelin Star eatery. The TV personality is teaming up with a wine expert to create an experience where you can eat "the way you want, without rules". Glynn Purnell, a top Birmingham chef, will open a new venue called Trillium alongside Loki Wine expert Phil Innes at Snow Hill, London. The new spot will offer seasonal dishes paired with a "dynamic, ever-evolving" wine list, which guests are invited to enjoy in whatever dinning format they chose. Glynn said: "At Trillium, choice is everything. We want guests to explore the menu in whatever way suits them — whether that's a classic three-course meal or a custom selection of sharing plates. "It's about dining the way you want to, without rules."
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Perfect' movie with 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes has fans 'hearts racing'
The First Slam Dunk is a Japanese sports film that was first released in 2022 The animated feature The First Slam Dunk has achieved a 'perfect' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a 100% score following a barrage of five-star reviews from viewers. Released in 2022, The First Slam Dunk is a Japanese sports film that followed the success of the Inoue Slam Dunk manga series. Although it might not be widely recognised among general film enthusiasts, it made significant ripples in the industry, amassing an impressive $279 million at the global box office. The film has risen to become the sixth highest-grossing Japanese film internationally and the most successful basketball film ever made. Audiences have been effusive in their praise, with some even hailing it as "one of the best animated films ever." One particularly enthusiastic review read: "One of the greatest movies I've seen in my life. I'm not kidding. "Amazing animation, amazing soundtrack, amazing story-all amazingly executed. And the best part is it's a movie for everyone. "Even if you don't like anime. Even if you don't like basketball. "Even if you don't care about sports. Enough said, go watch it! ! !" Another viewer expressed their astonishment, saying: "Thought I would get some nostalgia on this but totally blown away by the rearrangement. Those who read and watch the manga and anime series will be totally surprised by this. "The animation is totally top tier!" The First Slam Dunk has left audiences thrilled, telling the tale of Ryota Miyagi navigating his high school basketball career at Shohoku High and seeking victory with teammates Hanamichi Sakuragi, Takenori Akagi, Hisashi Mitsui, and Kaede Rukawa. As they challenge reigning champions, viewers are treated to intense gameplay interspersed with poignant flashbacks, reports the Mirror US. A viewer said: "This movie will make you stand up and cheer. This movie gets what makes basketball great. "I was so into the game that I was sweating and my heart was racing while I watched. I would say that I was at the edge of my seat the whole time, but that's not true. "I actually stood up to cheer and pump my fist as I watched. I can say all the sports movie review cliché stuff about this film, and it is all true." Creator of The First Slam Dunk, Takehiko Inoue, also penned the best-selling manga Vagabond, establishing him as a significant figure in the world of sports-themed literature. Inoue's passion for basketball shines through his work, captivating fellow enthusiasts. The film's appeal extends across diverse audiences, from hoops aficionados to comic book fans, earning high praise for its animated adaptation. If curiosity strikes on how this saga unfolds in a feature-length format, The First Slam Dunk is now streaming on Netflix, ready for your viewing pleasure.
