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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Islanders welcome end of alcohol deals restriction in Jersey
Some islanders have started to enjoy a ban lifted on alcohol deals in Jersey after 38 Licensing Assembly removed restrictions on drinks promotions in venues on Thursday evening after it said the ban had led to increased at home drinking and binge have said the change, which came into force on Friday, will benefit the hospitality sector, and people who do not drink hope the deals will include alcohol-free options Lee Raint said she was "looking forward to getting cheaper drinking". She said: "We can't get the deals that you can get in the UK so things like this are good."Also out at a bar on Friday, Shiv Le Maistre said: "It's nice and sunny, two for one, what more could you want."It's come out of nowhere, no one even knew it was happening, it's brilliant." Owner and founder of The Pavillion Zara Kramer said she wanted the venue to be the first to offer happy hour on cocktails, wine and beer at 14:00 BST on said: "When we heard the licence changes last night we were really excited and being a small independent, we were able to be really reactive to the change in law. "I think the cost of living is so expensive at the moment and people are more and more drinking at home because of that so it's really nice from a social side to be able to come out and enjoy more cost-efficient drinks."She added: "It's going to give consumers the opportunity to go to lots of different places they haven't been before, maybe that they've seen previously as too expensive." Sean Murphy at the Lamplighter pub said he was waiting on his suppliers to come back to him to see what deals he can said: "I remember growing up in the eighties - everybody kept saying it [Jersey] was boomtown. "If we can get some of that back it would be fantastic, without the overzealous drinkers and establishments not going too far, if it's done properly it will work." 'Be responsible' Sustainable Economics Minister Deputy Kirsten Morel said the law still remained "the same" around excessive said: "Managers of licensed premises are not allowed to serve people who appear to be drunk and they need to maintain that."This will go wrong if there is suddenly drunkenness all over town in the evenings so I do ask the industry to be responsible with this."
Wall Street Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Mocktails Cost $15 and Nobody Knows Why
Clara Choi gets a funny feeling from the drinks she sips when she goes out with friends. The fruity, brightly colored concoctions typically incorporate juices and syrups. They contain no alcohol, but they still make Choi wince and leave her with a different kind of hangover.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Starbucks brings back popular summer drinks but shoppers think the recipe changed: 'Am I just crazy?'
Starbucks fans are questioning its Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers following their return to menus. Loyal customers have questioned the recipe on Reddit after the drinks returned to menus for a limited time on Tuesday. The iced drink is made up of a mix of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry flavors poured over raspberry-flavored pearls. The fan-favorite beverage can also be ordered with lemonade for the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or coconut milk for the Summer Skies Drink. However, what debuted as fun, summer-filled beverages are now 'strange' drinks with 'globby pearls,' in the eyes of some Reddit users. 'I went and got one for breakfast and the boba is noticeably different. It's a thicker consistency inside and has a different taste,' a customer wrote. 'I thought it was just me, so I called my sister who lives 90 mins away and asked her if she had it yet. She drove over and got one too and said the exact same thing.' Starbucks has implemented changes in recent months like a major menu revamp, but the company insisted the beverage recipe wasn't one of them. 'The recipe for Starbucks Summer-Berry Refreshers has not changed since the drink first launched in 2024,' a Starbucks spokesperson told 'This is a seasonal summer drink and is available for a limited time while supplies last.' Other fans chimed in on the matter, and despite the recipe staying the same, they insisted the post creator was not insane to think something changed. '"Globby" is the perfect word to describe them. Whatever I got today is very different than what I had last year,' one customer wrote. 'These are very thick - almost a pudding consistency. And they're not sweet. It's a very weird texture and taste.' However several Starbucks customers on X have been excited to purchase the summer-themed drinks. 'Summer Berry Refresher is backkkkk at Starbucks - my SOUL is happy!!,' an X user wrote. 'The summer berry lemonade refresher is back at Starbucks I'm too excited lol,' another fan commented. Besides the refreshers, Starbucks is saying hello to summer with its all new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Horchata is made with non-dairy milk and spices inspired by various traditions and cultures worldwide. Beverage developer Ricky Gonzales revealed horchata was everywhere while in his central California neighborhood. He spotted the flavor at most Mexican restaurants, and described it as an 'icy, sweet' beverage with cinnamon that was 'comforting and refreshing.' Customers can also try the chain's new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pops, Ube Espresso Martinis, Masala Chai Lattes, and Crispy Hashbrown Egg Cups in participating locations. This season's new coffee blends available now are the Rwanda Sholi Kundwa and Honey Process Ecuador Loga. Its fan favorite Indonesia West Java blend also made its grand return. Fans can also check out new limited-time merchandise. Starbucks' new menu comes after it axed 13 beverages in March. The cuts, which included several Frappuccinos and specialty drinks, were part of CEO Brian Niccol's broader initiative to get 'back to Starbucks' by reducing menu complexity. The chain's new uniform requirement also led to social media backlash and baristas threatening to quit. Other changes that customers and employees have complained about include messages on cups and the chain ending its seven-year open-door policy.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi to start selling ‘viral sensation' boozy drinks for just £3 and they're the cheapest around
ALDI will start selling a range of boozy drinks that have been taking TikTok by storm. The discount supermarket has boasted that it will be selling BuzzBallz for the cheapest price around at just £2.99. The colourful pre-mixed drinks come in clear plastic balls and they're hugely popular with Gen Z. Aldi says the range will land on Thursday - just as shoppers start getting excited for the summer and warmer weather. You'll be able to get the flavours Choc Tease, Strawberry Rita and Tequila Rita. Choc Tease is described as a "rich, chocolate cocktail crafted with premium vodka, real cream and natural chocolate flavour". It can be drunk straight from the ball, in a cocktail glass or poured over ice cream as a dessert. Tequila Rita is a take on the classic margarita. It combines a lime flavour with "premium tequila, vodka, and natural flavours". The Strawberry Rita is more of a fruity margarita and can either be drunk straight from the ball or poured over ice and garnished with a fresh strawberry. BuzzBallz are already available in corner shops and in other big supermarkets like Morrisons, Tesco and B&M. But Aldi says you'll get them for the cheapest price in its stores. The exact date Aldi's sell out wooden garden day bed returns to stores Tesco sells them for £4 each but if you have a Clubcard and you're willing to buy three you can get them for £3 each. That's because there is a 4 for 3 deal on for Clubcard holders currently. Morrisons is also selling BuzzBallz for £4, while B&M has them for £3.25. It's worth bearing in mind that BuzzBallz are part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, so they'll only be around for a limited time. Plus it means that once they're gone, they're gone. Aldi has also dropped the price of its prosecco to just £4.99 for a limited time. The Italian Prosecco DOCG has a huge 38% discount from today until May 25. More Aldi middle aisle buys IF it's middle aisle buys that you're looking here, some of the new items you won't want to miss. Shoppers recently went wild for Aldi's new 'pregnancy and menopause essential' - and it's only £6.99. Garden enthusiasts raced to nab a £6.99 buy that will add style to any garden in an instant. A £12.99 garden find left shoppers open-mouthed - but you'll need to sprint to nab it. If you're looking to light up your garden this summer, you won't want to miss this £8.99 solar light. BuzzBallz have been going viral on TikTok, with shoppers saying they're a cheap alternative to pricey cocktails. One person commented on a BuzzBallz video: "Tequila Rita is my number 1." Another said: "Passion fruit is so good what."
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
AFL fan reveals her very sneaky hack for getting a huge discount on food and drinks at the footy
An AFL fan has revealed her secret hack to get discounted food and drinks at the MCG - but it carries a big risk. TikTok user @MollieRoseBennett took to social media this week to publish a video revealing how she gets a 50 per cent discount at matches. The social media user appeared to claim that those looking to get cheaper beverages and foot should wear all-black clothing and pretend to be staff in order to get the discount. But some fans poked a hole in her strategy in the comments of the video, with one writing: 'Usually you have to scan a bar code to get a discount.' Another claimed that vendors at the MCG 'give all staff wristbands' which are different at every event. In the clip, the footy fan was seen walking down the road wearing a black jacket with what appeared to be a black and yellow Tigers scarf on. It comes as the MCG have upped their prices in the off-season following the cost of living crisis The footy fan said in the clip: 'I just went to the footy at the 'G and I have a bit of a hack. 'When you're going to order food, obviously it's super expensive there, you wear all black, take off your scarf, and when you go to pay, you just say: "I'm staff". 'It honestly works every time, so go try it.' Daily Mail Australia has contacted the MCG for comment. Ahead of this summer's cricket season, it had been reported by Channel 7 that prices for food and drink were set to increase. It is understood that the price of a 425ml draft beer has risen from $11.50 to $12. A 560ml Carlton Draught had risen from $12.50 to $13.50 while soft drinks, including water and Coca-Cola, had risen by 20 cents. Meanwhile, a box of fish and chips had been said to go up to $15.50, having previously understood to have been priced at $14.90. Commercial operations and partnerships manager Tanya Gilling told 7News that the iconic 100,024-capacity stadium was 'not immune to the cost of living crisis' but the ground would continue to subsidise food and refreshment prices as much as possible. In the comments of the TikTok video, another added: 'Bruz, I work there and you need to show them ID.' Some social media users had taken to TikTok to dismiss the claims writing staff need to show a form of ID or a barcode to get the discount While multiple added staff serving patrons at the ground 'ask for proof.' It also comes as the MCG has introduced new self-service checkouts at some drinks kiosks in the past year after the stadium and it's hospitality provider Delaware North joined up with technology firm Zippin. The outlets, called MCG Express allow fans to simply allow fans to tap their debit cards, enter the shop, select their drinks and then get straight back to the action, without a traditional checkout. The system was also seen in place at this summer's Australian Open and provided patrons with a seamless
