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Emirates Woman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
10 unique matcha cafés for the globe-trotter
Matcha cafés have taken the world by storm and most certainly our Instagram feeds. When it comes to searching, leave that to the matcha experts at Emirates Woman . Unique matcha cafes around the world blend traditional Japanese tea culture with modern culinary creativity, offering immersive and flavorful experiences. From Matcha Cafe Maiko in Honolulu, where matcha soft serve and parfaits are crafted with Kyoto-imported tea, to Nana's Green Tea in Tokyo, a sleek chain that modernises traditional Japanese desserts, these spots have garnered cult followings. In Sydney, Cre Asion stands out for its minimalist, Zen-inspired design and its artisanal matcha pastries and macarons. Meanwhile, Cha Cha Matcha in New York and Los Angeles brings a pop-art, Instagram-worthy twist to matcha lattes and soft serve, appealing to a global youth audience. Each café showcases regional influences—whether it's ceremonial-grade matcha, inventive fusion desserts, or eye-catching aesthetics—making them distinct destinations for tea lovers and trend seekers alike. These cafés not only serve exceptional matcha but also provide unique atmospheres and experiences that highlight the global appreciation for this vibrant green tea. MACCHA HOUSE Matcha Kan – Tokyo Here, they serve a menu featuring carefully selected matcha from 'Morihan,' a long-established Kyoto tea house with over 180 years of history. Popular items include matcha lattes, matcha soft serve ice cream, a DIY matcha whisking experience, and their renowned matcha tiramisu. For an authentic experience this is a must-visit specialty matcha cafe. Koncrete – Dubai View this post on Instagram A post shared by KONCRETE®️ (@koncretespace) If you're thinking clean spaces – Koncrete is the place to be. This Emirati-owned café showcases a spacious, sleek and minimalistic space to unwind. Visitors can savour drinks such as the Coco Matcha – an organic and refreshing blend of coconut water, topped with premium creamy matcha. This delicious beverage combines an exciting blend of both tropical and earthy flavours which stem from the matcha powder itself. Cafe Cre Asion – Sydney Known for its Japanese minimal design and food since 2011. Cre Asion is a hidden gem nestled in the laneways of Surry Hills, Sydney, offering a serene escape with its minimalist Japanese-inspired ambiance and exceptional matcha-infused. The café's name, 'Cre Asion,' is a play on 'creation,' reflecting its dedication to crafting unique and artistic treats. Guests can indulge in a variety of matcha-based offerings, including matcha lattes, matcha fondants, and matcha muffins. The matcha flavor is authentic and rich, appealing to true matcha enthusiasts. UMAMI Matcha Café To Go – Paris This charming takeaway spot nestled in Paris's 17th arrondissement, offers a delightful array of matcha-infused beverages and Japanese-inspired treats. Located at 5 rue Pierre Demours, near the Ternes metro station, this café caters to matcha enthusiasts seeking quality on the go. Their menu features a variety of hot and cold matcha drinks, including lattes and specialty beverages, all crafted with high-quality Japanese matcha. Additionally, patrons can enjoy an assortment of matcha-flavored pastries and desserts, such as matcha cheesecakes and yuzu-infused treats. The café also boasts a delicatessen corner, offering a selection of Japanese products and ingredients for those interested in recreating the flavors at home. With its minimalist décor and friendly service, UMAMI Matcha Café To Go provides a cozy stop for a quick yet satisfying matcha experience in Paris. Maja Spa & Wellness Studio – Bali View this post on Instagram A post shared by PAULA SANZ (@paulasanzb) At Maja Spa & Wellness Studio in Canggu, Bali, matcha enthusiasts can indulge in a refreshing cold matcha latte, expertly crafted with high-quality tea and often complemented by pastries like banana bread. This serene café offers a tranquil environment, making it an ideal spot to relax after a rejuvenating spa treatment or a revitalizing Pilates session. Whether enjoyed in the cozy ambiance of the spa or conveniently delivered via Grab, Maja Spa's matcha offerings provide a delightful blend of taste and wellness. Ksana Matcha – Bangkok With a store designed to look like a cave, they aim to make the cafe a hideout for people to recharge and get rest from the busy city, a very cool concept of 'escape from chaos'. The café is a matcha specialist and importer delivering the finest ceremonial matcha directly from Japan. Cha Cha Matcha – New York View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cha Cha Matcha (@chachamatcha) Cha Cha Matcha is a vibrant and trendy café chain in New York City, known for its high-quality matcha beverages and Instagram-worthy aesthetic. Founded in 2016 by Matthew Morton and Conrad Sandelman after a trip to Japan, the brand has become a staple in NYC's matcha scene . Innovative combinations like the 'Blue Drink' with collagen and lavender honey and the matcha soft serve are perfect for a sweet treat. Peaq Wellness – Dubai The first social wellness club in the Middle East is all about matcha. For more information visit So, for your next travel plans, you'll definitely be Matcha-ready! – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied Feature Image: @majaspa
Arabian Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Majid Al Futtaim Appoints Contractors for Plagette 32 and Amara Projects at Tilal Al Ghaf
Majid Al Futtaim Development has officially announced the appointment of main contractors for its two premier residential projects—Plagette 32 and Amara—within the expansive Tilal Al Ghaf community in Dubai. The move signifies a pivotal advancement in the company's commitment to delivering high-end, integrated lifestyle destinations. Plagette 32, inspired by the French Riviera, is set to offer an exclusive collection of 28 Club Villas and four Water Bungalows. Each residence is meticulously designed by Bergman Design House and Nabil Gholam Architects, featuring interiors that blend organic materials with contemporary aesthetics. The Water Bungalows, in particular, emphasize indoor-outdoor living, boasting private gardens, rooftop lounges, and panoramic views of the crystal lagoon. Residents will also benefit from a lifetime membership to the community's Beach Club, operated in partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group. Amara represents the final phase of development at Tilal Al Ghaf, comprising 116 twin villas nestled amidst lush greenery. The villas are characterized by their interlocking volumes and recessed entrances, creating dynamic street façades. Interiors, curated by Bergman Design House, adopt a Zen-inspired approach, utilizing eco-conscious materials like lime-wash paint to foster a serene living environment. The community is designed to encourage connectivity, with mature landscaping and seamless integration with adjacent neighborhoods.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook selling waterfront home for $10 million
Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook has listed his waterfront Sarasota estate for sale for nearly $10 million, according to a news release from Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Cook and his wife Dana Cook purchased the property at 3638 San Remo Terrace in 2013 for $2.95 million before transferring the property a family trust in 2017, according to Sarasota County property records. The property was listed Tuesday for $9.975 million by Joel Schemmel with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. The 0.36-acre property includes a four-bedroom, five-bath modernist home designed by architect Carl Abbott. The architect is famous for blending luxury with nature with the Cook residence featuring a Zen-inspired waterfront setting, according to marketing materials. Located in San Remo Estates just on the mainland near the north bridge to Siesta Key, the 4,550-square-foot house has "undeniable curb appeal with an expansive travertine walkway and a serene Zen garden," according to marketing materials. The property also boasts engineered white oak floors, a marble fireplace, a heated pool and a spa and fitness studio. Celebrity real estate: Here's how much A-listers paid in Treasure Coast property taxes 'This unparalleled estate is a vision of modern architectural excellence,' Schemmel said in a news release. 'Every detail has been meticulously crafted to offer an elevated living experience that reflects a legendary music provenance.' While pricey at just south of $10 million, the home built in 2002 won't set any records in the Sarasota real estate as just last year a property in the Harbor Acres neighborhood near downtown fetched $20 million, setting the record for a single-family home in Sarasota County. A double-unit condo at St. Regis Longboat Key also broke through the $20 million figure last year after Vail Properties LLC bought the renovated 10,800-square-foot condo in the region's newest luxury resort in September. The company bought the two properties for $21.2 million. Cook isn't the only famous celebrity to at one time call this stretch of Florida home. Starting with circus king John Ringling and wife Mable in 1911, Sarasota and Manatee counties have attracted the rich and famous from all walks of life. Past residents include Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman (co-leaders of the Allman Brothers Band), Donna Summer (the disco queen had a home on Manasota Key Road), Donald "Duck" Dunn (Booker T. & the M.G.'s and The Blues Brothers' bassist lived on Snead Island in Palmetto), and Jerry Wexler (producer of classic albums by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan lived on Siesta Key). The list of famous musicians currently living in the region includes AC/DC's Brian Johnson, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, according to previous Herald-Tribune reporting. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist lists Florida home for $10M
USA Today
07-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook selling waterfront home for $10 million
Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook selling waterfront home for $10 million Show Caption Hide Caption Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 1995 The latest home sales numbers painted a discouraging picture for the real estate industry as sales fell to the lowest level since 1995. Straight Arrow News Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook has listed his waterfront Sarasota estate for sale for nearly $10 million, according to a news release from Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Cook and his wife Dana Cook purchased the property at 3638 San Remo Terrace in 2013 for $2.95 million before transferring the property a family trust in 2017, according to Sarasota County property records. The property was listed Tuesday for $9.975 million by Joel Schemmel with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. The 0.36-acre property includes a four-bedroom, five-bath modernist home designed by architect Carl Abbott. The architect is famous for blending luxury with nature with the Cook residence featuring a Zen-inspired waterfront setting, according to marketing materials. Located in San Remo Estates just on the mainland near the north bridge to Siesta Key, the 4,550-square-foot house has "undeniable curb appeal with an expansive travertine walkway and a serene Zen garden," according to marketing materials. The property also boasts engineered white oak floors, a marble fireplace, a heated pool and a spa and fitness studio. Celebrity real estate: Here's how much A-listers paid in Treasure Coast property taxes 'This unparalleled estate is a vision of modern architectural excellence,' Schemmel said in a news release. 'Every detail has been meticulously crafted to offer an elevated living experience that reflects a legendary music provenance.' While pricey at just south of $10 million, the home built in 2002 won't set any records in the Sarasota real estate as just last year a property in the Harbor Acres neighborhood near downtown fetched $20 million, setting the record for a single-family home in Sarasota County. A double-unit condo at St. Regis Longboat Key also broke through the $20 million figure last year after Vail Properties LLC bought the renovated 10,800-square-foot condo in the region's newest luxury resort in September. The company bought the two properties for $21.2 million. Cook isn't the only famous celebrity to at one time call this stretch of Florida home. Starting with circus king John Ringling and wife Mable in 1911, Sarasota and Manatee counties have attracted the rich and famous from all walks of life. Past residents include Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman (co-leaders of the Allman Brothers Band), Donna Summer (the disco queen had a home on Manasota Key Road), Donald "Duck" Dunn (Booker T. & the M.G.'s and The Blues Brothers' bassist lived on Snead Island in Palmetto), and Jerry Wexler (producer of classic albums by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan lived on Siesta Key). The list of famous musicians currently living in the region includes AC/DC's Brian Johnson, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, according to previous Herald-Tribune reporting.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist selling waterfront Sarasota home for $10 million
Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist Stu Cook has listed his waterfront Sarasota estate for sale for nearly $10 million, according to a news release from Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Cook and his wife Dana Cook purchased the property at 3638 San Remo Terrace in 2013 for $2.95 million before transferring the property a family trust in 2017, according to Sarasota County property records. The property was listed Tuesday for $9.975 million by Joel Schemmel with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. The 0.36-acre property includes a four-bedroom, five-bath modernist home designed by architect Carl Abbott. The architect is famous for blending luxury with nature with the Cook residence featuring a Zen-inspired waterfront setting, according to marketing materials. Located in San Remo Estates just on the mainland near the north bridge to Siesta Key, the 4,550-square-foot house has "undeniable curb appeal with an expansive travertine walkway and a serene Zen garden," according to marketing materials. The property also boasts engineered white oak floors, a marble fireplace, a heated pool and a spa and fitness studio. 'This unparalleled estate is a vision of modern architectural excellence,' Schemmel said in a news release. 'Every detail has been meticulously crafted to offer an elevated living experience that reflects a legendary music provenance.' While pricey at just south of $10 million, the home built in 2002 won't set any records in the Sarasota real estate as just last year a property in the Harbor Acres neighborhood near downtown fetched $20 million, setting the record for a single-family home in Sarasota County. A double-unit condo at St. Regis Longboat Key also broke through the $20 million figure last year after Vail Properties LLC bought the renovated 10,800-square-foot condo in the region's newest luxury resort in September. The company bought the two properties for $21.2 million. Cook isn't the only famous celebrity to at one time call this stretch of Florida home. Starting with circus king John Ringling and wife Mable in 1911, Sarasota and Manatee counties have attracted the rich and famous from all walks of life. Past residents include Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman (co-leaders of the Allman Brothers Band), Donna Summer (the disco queen had a home on Manasota Key Road), Donald "Duck" Dunn (Booker T. & the M.G.'s and The Blues Brothers' bassist lived on Snead Island in Palmetto), and Jerry Wexler (producer of classic albums by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan lived on Siesta Key). The list of famous musicians currently living in the region includes AC/DC's Brian Johnson, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, according to previous Herald-Tribune reporting. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Creedence Clearwater Revival bassist lists Sarasota home for $10M
