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The Courier
2 days ago
- Business
- The Courier
Opening date for Broughty Ferry Pret A Manger revealed
The opening date for a new Pret A Manger cafe in Broughty Ferry has been revealed. The sandwich chain is opening its second Dundee branch in the former M&Co and Woolworths unit on Brook Street. Work has been taking place on the site for several months. Now, it has been confirmed the outlet will open on June 10. Operated by franchise partner Joup Group, the new shop will be the 24th outlet in Scotland. The shop will have an 'innovative design' and is thought to be one of the biggest in the UK, with seating for 78 customers. Henry Dawes, chief executive of Joup, previously told The Courier: 'I couldn't be prouder to bring a new Pret shop to Broughty Ferry. 'Having grown up here, it's been a real passion of mine to get another Pret shop open, giving our community more freshly made food and great tasting, Barista-made drink options. 'Keep your eyes peeled for goodies and a little opening party to say thank you for welcoming us to the local community. 'We can't wait to bring all the joy of Pret to Broughty Ferry and can't wait to serve customers soon.' The sandwich chain opened a branch on Whitehall Crescent in Dundee city centre last year. Another branch is earmarked for the new BT call centre by Greenmarket.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Free sandwiches will be given out to Glasgow customers with this name
A popular sandwich chain is offering free sandwiches to anyone with a name beginning with 'Nic' who visits their Glasgow branch. On Sunday, May 25, Pret A Manger at 268 Byres Road, near Glasgow Botanic Gardens, will be giving away free sandwiches to the first 50 people with a 'Nic'-name — whether that's Nick, Nicola, Nicole, Nicolette, or Nicholas. To claim, simply show your ID at the tills to prove your name begins with 'Nic'. Eligible customers can choose one freshly made sandwich from the Pret menu (baguettes, wraps, and rye rolls are not included). To make picnic preparation fun, participating branches across the country will take part in the scheme for one day only, with each branch selecting a different day.
The Guardian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Europa League final lineup has been roundly mocked but it still matters
Gatwick on Tuesday morning was full of Spurs fans. They were in the Pret a Manger, they were in the Pizza Express, they were in the Wagamama, but mostly they were standing gawping at the destination board, which featured a baffling number of Vueling flights to Bilbao, a squeezing of the schedule that led to inevitable delays and confusion. The queue for the three open booths at passport control in Bilbao was a vast python of white shirts, speckled with the occasional tree green or purple. The bus into town was almost entirely Spurs, with a handful of businessmen and a bewildered older couple returning from their holidays, who admitted they had no idea their city was hosting a major European final. In fairness, it has not felt much like a major European final. This is 16th against 17th in the Premier League, a battle of two sides who have each won one of their past 10 league games. As such, it has been regarded as an indictment of the inequitable distribution of resources in the modern world and something from a Victorian freak show, simultaneously an English boot grinding its studs forever into the face of Europe and a bout between a blind bear and a pair of three-legged badgers. None of which is entirely unfair, and yet it is a major European final, as the mass migration of excited fans attests. That a final could comprise two such struggling teams is undeniably funny, but the game matters. For Tottenham, this could be a first trophy since 2008 and a first European trophy since 1984; for United, it could, inexplicably, be a third piece of silverware in successive seasons, and a seventh European trophy. Neither side will need reminding that their ostensibly more successful local rivals have won nothing this season. Almost more importantly in the remorselessly capitalistic environment of the modern game, victory on Wednesday would secure passage to next season's Champions League, with all the financial benefits that will bring. It could rival the Championship playoff final as the most valuable game in English football. The way potential qualification for the Champions League has been touted as a means of salvaging dismal seasons is itself indicative of the way football has been financialised. A trophy may have meant the world for Crystal Palace on Saturday, but for at least some at United and Spurs (although not Ange Postecoglou, as he was determined to point out), the Europa League feels like a means to a more lucrative ends; winning silverware in order to generate the revenue that will allow them to generate more revenue. The game, as Danny Blanchflower nearly said, is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and creating sustainable revenue streams for the future. When Postecoglou arrived at Tottenham, he seemed a natural fit. His attitude to the game had been shaped by Ferenc Puskas, who coached him at South Melbourne, and there was a stylistic congruence between Arthur Rowe's Tottenham of the early 1950s, which established the push‑and-run style, and the ethos of Hungarian football in the same period. For all Postecoglou's cussed insistence that the way he plays is the way he plays, Spurs' best performances this season have been in away games when they have played in a style that would not be described as Angeball. When they beat Manchester City 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, it was by playing on the counter and controlling the game in the second half. The Europa League wins at Eintracht Frankfurt and Bodø/ Glimt were almost like tactical plans devised by José Mourinho, stifling their opponents and assuming superior quality or physicality would tell in the end. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Which presents Postecoglou with a conundrum. Tottenham have beaten United three times this season: twice with classic Angeball and once in a grim scrap when neither side played remotely well. Does he go with what worked at Old Trafford in the league and at home in the Carabao Cup or does he go with what has worked in Europe and opt for something more cautious? He may not have much option. Spurs do not have the natural advantage they had over Frankfurt and Bodø/Glimt, but neither are they likely to have their three most creative midfielders with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski out and Lucas Bergvall a major doubt. That probably means Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur sitting with Pape Matar Sarr driving forward. It had looked as though Postecoglou's team without a midfield would be facing Ruben Amorim's team without a defence, although with Leny Yoro and Diogo Dalot back in training the injury situation at United is not as acute as it had appeared. If there is an explanation for the disparity in United's European and domestic form this season, it is probably that the lower pace of the Europa League allows players such as Casemiro and Harry Maguire to play under less immediate physical pressure. The dilemma for Postecoglou, then, is how to press them without losing the defensive structure that saw Spurs through the past two rounds. Despite all the noise around it, the talk of finals of the undeserving and the economic rewards on offer, this is, almost despite itself, a major final. Somebody will win a trophy and whatever else that means it will be celebrated on the night and go down in posterity. Football is made of this.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I tried Pret A Manger's new colourful lattes and they were both so different'
Standing in the queue at a coffee shop nowadays and deciding what drink to have can be a mind-boggling task. From choosing what kind of milk to get, the best blend of coffee, if you want syrup in it or whipped cream on top, or you might swap your coffee for a matcha. Coffee giants are constantly changing up their menus and introducing new flavours that make our coffees taste more like a milkshake thanks to their sweet flavourings. Starbucks recently launched tiramisu flavoured coffees as well as pistachio lattes, while Caffe Nero have launched strawberry matcha drinks, and M&S have launched a white chocolate matcha latte. As temperatures warm up, many of us are swapping our hot cups of coffee for iced delights - and Pret A Manger has created a unique twist on the classic iced latte - and launched a purple latte and a blue one. Inspired by wellness flavours and social media trends, the new lattes are as delicious as they are Instagrammable - and they are available now for a limited time across UK shops. You can now order the Ube Brûlée and Spirulina Macaron lattes, both priced at £4.45. People online have been raving about the treats and sharing their reviews, so I decided to see if they are worth it or not. I went down to my local Pret A Manger, and as I stood in the queue, I noticed quite a few people ordering the new delights. The advertising of them around the store probably helped. There is something about a bright coloured drink that is hard to resist. As a coffee superfan, who also loves adding a flavoured syrup into my drink, I could not wait to try them. I was most excited for the Spirulina Macaron Iced Latte as I love macarons. But that also meant my expectations were high. The drinks were prepared at speed and presented beautifully. Of course I had to add the fun red and white straws that look like candy canes. I did notice that the drinks are not quite as vibrant in person, and the colourful part is just at the bottom part of the drink rather than the whole beverage being a different colour - as demonstrated in the marketing shots. The new Ube Brûlée Iced Latte features the subtly sweet, nutty flavour of purple yam blended with caramel syrup combined with Pret's signature organic espresso served with milk and over ice. Tucking in to the delight, I said 'ooh' after the first sip. It immediately tasted exciting and new, plus I thought that it resembled a dessert as it was sweet and smooth. I felt like the flavour went perfectly with coffee, however, I could not imagine it as a hot drink and can see why it is offered on ice. I would advise not overly stirring in the flavour as it tastes better as you get the coffee first and then the exciting flavour; mixed in the flavouring is quite weak. I would say this drink is definitely for those who typically order something like an iced vanilla latte, or a hazelnut latte, but are looking to change it up. It is sweet and easy to drink, and I would definitely head back to Pret to get my hands on it. It is one of my favourite new menu items that the coffee giant has launched. The new Spirulina Macaron Iced Latte combines blue spirulina with sweet macaron syrup over Pret's organic espresso, milk and ice, giving a bold new twist in a striking blue hue. This is not the first Spirulina product to hit Pret's shelves. Following customer interest in Pret's Blueberry Balance Bowl which first launched in January, the new Spirulina Iced Latte builds on the success of that product but now with a refreshing twist. I did not stir the drink until after my first sip, and immediately found the taste powerful. It reminded me a lot of candy floss, and also had a slight coconut taste. Again, it is a drink for those with a sweet too, or those who don't like their coffee super strong. After a couple of sips, and stirring the drink more, the fun flavour quickly went away and it just tasted like a regular sweet iced coffee. While the drink was nice, I wouldn't rush back for it and found it forgettable. For more information on the new Pret A Manger products, visit the coffee giant's website. Will you be rushing to try these treats? Comment below...
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Pret a Manger fans race to buy 2 new colourful dessert-inspired drinks
Two new unique and colourful latte drinks have been launched at Pret A Manger recently and are said to offer a 'fresh twist' - coffee lovers have been rushing out to try them Fans are rushing to get their hands on two brand new, unique drinks launched at Pret a Manger that come in fun colours and are inspired by desserts. It is the first time we have seen such a wacky but interesting flavoured drinks in the line-up from the high street coffee shop. As temperatures warm up, many of us are swapping our hot cups of coffee for iced delights. Coffee giants are selling a range of matcha flavours and iced lattes with delicious, sweet flavours. Pret A Manger has created a unique twist on the classic iced latte - and launched a purple latte and a blue one. Inspired by wellness flavours and social media trends, the new lattes are as delicious as they are Instagrammable - and they are available now for a limited time across UK shops. You can now order the Ube Brûlée and Spirulina Macaron lattes, both priced at £4.70. The new Ube Brûlée Iced Latte features the subtly sweet, nutty flavour of purple yam blended with caramel syrup combined with Pret's signature organic espresso served with milk and over ice. Meanwhile, the new Spirulina Macaron Iced Latte combines blue spirulina with sweet macaron syrup over Pret's organic espresso, milk and ice, giving a bold new twist in a striking blue hue. This is not the first Spirulina product to hit Pret's shelves. Following customer interest in Pret's Blueberry Balance Bowl which first launched in January, the new Spirulina Iced Latte builds on the success of that product but now with a refreshing twist. Briony Raven, Chief Customer & Product Offer at Pret A Manger said: "Iced coffee continues to boom in the UK, and at Pret we've been investing to make sure our customers can enjoy even more choice — especially when the sun's out. "We've invested heavily in making sure more than 90% of our shops have ice machines to give customers the opportunity to enjoy more Barista-made iced drinks and we're proud to launch Ube and Spirulina iced lattes, bringing bold new flavours and colours to our menu. These new drinks are a fun, fresh twist for customers this summer and sit alongside favourites like our Iced Matcha Latte and Iced Americano." Viral food reviewer Emily Jade, recently rushed out to try the new lattes. The content creator, who boasts over 459,000 followers on TikTok, first tucked into the Ube Brûlée Iced Latte. Emily said: "It's literally purple, it looks so my god that's good. I love the colour but honestly I'm not really getting the Ube flavour I'm just getting a sweet kind of flavour. I definitely get the crème brulee vibe." Moving onto the Spirulina Macaron latte, Emily said: "I think the colours are so cool. It tastes really good, but it does just taste really strong of coffee like I'm not getting any other flavour with this. It's good but I definitely prefer the other one." Meanwhile vegan food viewer Mairead, from Manchester, also rushed out to try the treats - and approves of the the Spirulina Macaron. She said: "It's not super just got a nice, subtle macaron flavour to it." She also noted she could taste hints of vanilla and coconut.
