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Eater
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Las Vegas Gets Shut Out of the 2025 James Beard Awards
On June 16, luminaries of the restaurant and bar world gathered at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago to celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards. However, none of those winners represented the city of Las Vegas. Eater hosted the official livestream that showed Vegas-based finalists Cristie Norman of Delilah for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service; Sarah Thompson (Casa Playa); and Eleazar Villanueva (Restaurant de Joël Robuchon) for Best Chef: Southwest representing Las Vegas's prodigious and talented dining scene. Vegas did come away with a victory of sorts. Though no longer based in Las Vegas, the founders of Portland, Oregon's JinJu Patisserie Kyurim 'Q' Lee and Jin Caldwell won the national award for Outstanding Bakery. They worked extensively in Las Vegas, including Aria, Wynn, Bellagio, and Joel Robuchon, prior to opening their now award-winning bakery in Portland. The James Beard Awards, often considered 'the Oscars of food,' are among the most prestigious awards in the food and hospitality industry. Each year, the James Beard Foundation gives awards in categories like Outstanding Restaurant, Best Chef, and Best New Chef. This year's awards introduce three brand-new categories into the mix: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. The first James Beard Awards ceremony was held in 1991, when chefs like Rick Bayless, Nancy Silverton, and Wolfgang Puck walked away as winners. In recent years, the foundation has been under increased scrutiny after canceling its programming in 2020 and 2021 due to misbehavior and abuse allegations against nominated chefs, and a lack of nominated and winning Black chefs among the categories. In response, the James Beard Foundation conducted an internal audit to make its voting processes more inclusive and equitable before returning in 2022. The awards have also shifted the Best Chef category to a regional model to better recognize the diversity and depth of talent. Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation. See More:
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
JD Lands on Las Vegas Strip in Key Moment for US Growth Strategy
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JD Sports is pushing youth culture forward across the globe, now linking the energy of the Las Vegas Strip to its worldwide network of flagship stores opening on Saturday 14 June, marking a major moment in JD's US growth and connection strategy. The launch of JD's near-29,000 sq ft store brings the brand's signature retail experience and curated product mix from the world's most influential sportswear brands, linking global style to JD's iconic retail locations around the world. The opening of a new flagship on Las Vegas Boulevard marked JD's third in the US and its continued connection to global youth culture in the most influential cities across the US. As of 3 May 2025, there were 339 JD stores across North America (including Canada). John Hall, Managing Director for JD North America, said: 'Las Vegas is known for delivering next-level experiences, making it the perfect location for JD's next US flagship. We're bringing our customers a retail experience that can't be found anywhere else in the market, serving up the freshest and most desirable product from the biggest names in sports fashion. With our new store on the Las Vegas Boulevard, we're building on growing momentum across North America to bring customers iconic experiences as we continue to propel youth culture forward, on every corner of the world.' The new flagship brings JD's best-in-class omnichannel offering to life, blending physical and digital to reflect the unstoppable energy of youth and JD's Forever Forward mission. It features one of the most elaborate digital design capabilities of any JD location, allowing for fully immersive storytelling that elevates the customer experience from the moment they enter the store. Shoppers can expect: Hyped drops and only-at-JD brand moments from global sportswear giants such as Nike, Jordan, New Balance, adidas, ON and ASICS Vegas drip, in JD Style with collections from Supply & Demand, New Era, Von Dutch and Hoodrich inspired by the iconic destination Bold double-height shopfront bringing the Las Vegas energy with one of the largest LED displays in JD's North American portfolio All the access with zero hassle thanks to the in-store product slide system to deliver stock straight to the shop floor QR code scanning, mobile checkout and click-and-collect for an experience that moves at the speed of youth culture JD touched down on the Vegas strip with an opening weekend where culture came out heavy to show up and show out. The hottest names in the game, including: Aaliyah Nye, Las Vegas Aces Rookie Karen Bull, Actress and content creator Zach Hernandez, Vegas-based fashion content creator Brandon Malonzo, Vegas-based fashion content creator Local, live DJ's bringing the Vegas vibes at JD's famous in-store DJ booth A $1,000 JD Sports shopping spree up for grabs with the JD 'Human Claw' – where shoppers suited up to win exclusive prizes After early deals this month, JD's also turning it up with exclusive STATUS promotions for the Las Vegas launch. With 'Slot Sweepstakes', new and existing members who spend a minimum of $100 at any Las Vegas location will be entered to win one of three prizes: Grand - $500 JD Shopping Spree (1 Winner) Major - A pair of Retros (15 Winners) Minor - $10 STATUS Cash (200 Winners) About JD Sports Fashion Plc Founded in 1981, the JD Group ('JD') is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion brands. JD provides customers with the latest sports fashion through working with established and new brands to deliver products that our customers most want, across both footwear and apparel. The vision of JD is to inspire the emerging generation of consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. JD focuses on four strategic pillars: JD Brand First, first priority, first in the world; leveraging Complementary Concepts to support JD Group global expansion; moving Beyond Physical Retail by building the right infrastructure and creating a lifestyle ecosystem of relevant products and services; and doing the best for its People, Partners and Communities. JD is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index and had 4,871 stores worldwide at 3 May 2025.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YouTuber SinCity-MannyWise claims that he shot streamer Finny Da Legend in ‘self-defense' in Las Vegas
Sin-City MannyWise shot Finny Da Legend and his wife Bubbly in Las Vegas (Image via Youtube) What started as digital beef between two livestreaming personalities has now become the center of a real-life courtroom drama. Manuel Ruiz, better known online as SinCity-MannyWise, is facing two murder charges after allegedly shooting fellow YouTuber Rodney Finley a.k.a. Finny Da Legend and his wife Tanisha Finley (Bubbly) near the Bellagio fountains. But in a surprising twist, Ruiz is now claiming it was all self-defense. A Stream That Turned Into Tragedy The tragedy took place on Sunday, June 8, 2025. YouTuber Finny Da Legend and his wife Bubbly were shot while livestreaming outside the Bellagio. The accused in the case is SinCity-MannyWise, a well-known Vegas-based streamer. Authorities say the confrontation was the culmination of a long-simmering online feud that began in 2023. What began as trolling, copyright strikes, and petty digital wars eventually spilled into the real world, with deadly consequences. SinCity-MannyWise's Court Claim: 'I Thought He Had a Gun' SinCity-MannyWise appeared in court Tuesday morning and told the judge he opened fire because he feared for his life. According to his statement, Finny Da Legend made a threatening motion, reached toward his waistband, and said, 'What up, cuz?'—a phrase SinCity-MannyWise claims he interpreted as a threat. Believing Finny was about to pull a weapon, he says he fired in self-defense. He also admitted to shooting Bubbly, saying he thought she had a 'shiny black object,' which he feared was a gun. That object was later identified by witnesses as a phone gimbal. The judge denied bail, and SinCity-MannyWise now faces two counts of murder. He remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center. This The Real Reason Sin City Manny K*lled Finny Da Legend And His Wife (RECEIPTS & FOOTAGE) A Toxic History Between the Two Creators The feud between Finny Da Legend and SinCity-MannyWise wasn't new. According to fellow streamers, things escalated in 2023 when SinCity-MannyWise allegedly pepper-sprayed Bubbly during an in-person encounter. Rather than retaliate physically, Finny Da Legend responded online, trolling SinCity-MannyWise on livestreams and mocking his content. Their online war spiraled from there, with Finny Da Legend frequently watching and reacting to SinCity-MannyWise's videos on stream. SinCity-MannyWise reportedly retaliated using YouTube's copyright system, striking Finny's videos and demonetizing his content. In one of Finny Da Legend's streams, a voiceover of Donald Trump mockingly said, ' I want to say f*** Sin City Family and f*** Manny ,' referring to SinCity-MannyWise and his followers. Community Reeling from the Aftermath While internet users continue to argue about who was right and who was wrong, what's clear is that this was more than just online drama. Two people are now gone—Finny Da Legend, known for his energetic Vegas streams, and Bubbly, who brought warmth and light to every broadcast. SinCity-MannyWise's self-defense claim is now the center of a murder case that has gripped both the streaming world and the wider public. Whether it holds up in court is yet to be seen, but one thing is certain: this is a tragic reminder of what happens when digital rivalries spill into real life.
Eater
04-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Whopping 20 New Seattle Restaurant Openings You Should Know About
Here's a list of notable openings we've clocked in the Seattle area in the last month. If we missed something, please email us: seattle@ . CAPITOL HILL — Capitol Hill Seattle Blog reports that the former Regent Bakery and Cafe space on 14th and Pine Street is now a Japanese hot pot joint called Raku Shabu Shabu, which is still in its soft opening phase. SOUTH LAKE UNION — We've been hyping up La Loba for a little while now — this new Spanish restaurant from Vegas-based chef Oscar Amador inside the 1 Hotel has more style than most hotel restaurants and has a menu laden with all sorts of fun stuff, like wood-fired dishes, tableside tartar, and extravagant seafood platters. PIONEER SQUARE — Speaking of swanky hotels, Populus just opened with a pair of food and drink 'concepts,' as they say in the biz: Firn, which is Pioneer Square's first rooftop bar, plus a below-roof restaurant called Salt Harvest. CAPITOL HILL — And speaking of rooftop bars, Capitol Hill has a new one called Cantina Del Sol, which is the first of several bars and restaurants that the Pike Street Hospitality Group plans to put inside the former Mercado Luna building at the corner of Pine Street and Summit Avenue. MADRONA — You don't get a lot of new barbecue restaurants in Seattle, but caterer Richard's Too Good BBQ just opened a brick-and-mortar location on 34th Avenue. It's serving classic barbecue dishes and Southern-style sides like corn bread and collard greens. As a bonus, the whole menu is gluten-free. CHINATOWN–INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT — A new restaurant called International Lobster Rolls is 'serving fresh specialty lobster rolls inspired by Southeast Asian, Korean, Hong Kong, Vietnamese flavors and more,' according to its Instagram. It also has sides like garlic fries and lobster bisque. CAPITOL HILL — Maybe the next new hot Vietnamese coffee shop just opened on Pine. Called Phe, it specializes in phin-brewed coffee (topped with things like honeycomb toffee) and matcha. Expect a crowd during this soft-opening phase — according to Phe's Instagram, it's been so popular it ran out of matcha last week. KENMORE — Industry vets Cody and Andrea Westerfield have turned their pop-up De La Soil into a permanent restaurant inside Copperworks Distilling's Kenmore location. It's serving seasonal fare mostly sourced mostly from one farm, the nearby Tuk Muk. There's also a kids menu. GREENWOOD — What might be Seattle's only drive-thru pizzeria just opened — BoBu serves a simple menu of square pizza slices, sandwiches, and pretzels out of a shack on Northwest 85th Street and Eighth Avenue. FREMONT — Livbud, the vegetarian-friendly all-day cafe on Stone Way, has been converted by owner Heavy Restaurant Group into a new spot called Hushy's. It's serving freshly baked focaccia sandwiches, plus salads, sides, drinks, and (in the near future) soft serve. CENTRAL DISTRICT — Temple Pastries owner Christina Wood has gotten into pizza, opening a new restaurant in the Temple space called Sacro Bosco. It specializes in Roman-style rectangular pizza and will also be serving aperitivo, Italian wine and cocktails, and some desserts including tiramisu and olive oil cake. For now, it's dine-in only. BALLARD — Long-running Thai restaurant Thai Siam reopened after owner Vhanthip 'Nancy' Bhokayasupatt managed to get enough money to buy the building, keeping a neighborhood institution in place. FIRST HILL — After starting out in the kitchen of a Tacoma Holiday Inn, a budding chain called Secret Burger Kitchen has opened a Seattle location at the sleepy south end of Broadway. It serves smashburgers, fries, and more smashburgers, with a whole section of the menu devoted to spicy, chile-laden burgers and fries. DOWNTOWN — Taz Matcha Cafe & Bar is now open on Stewart Street near Fourth Avenue. Well, at least the cafe part is. It's serving 'ceremonial-grade' matcha along with pastries and small bites until 2 p.m., and the evening bar part of the business will open soon. MADRONA — Another interesting cafe — this one drawing on Filipino and Korean influences — has opened on 34th Street. Called Yoka Tea, it has matcha, boba tea, and some croffles. WHITE CENTER — Popular food truck Whateke has taken over the former Que Chevere space, which is now Whateke Sports Bar. It'll be serving the Mexican food Whateke is known for and some new items like ceviche. There will also be space for all-ages family dining, reports White Center Now. AURORA — Top Dead Center, a motorcycle-inspired cafe, just opened on Aurora near 77th Street. It's serving coffee (both Vietnamese phin-brewed stuff and espresso) and a selection of Spanish- and Portuguese-inspired food, like tinned fish, egg tarts, and sandwiches. PIONEER SQUARE — Famed local ice cream chain Molly Moon's has opened its 10th scoop shop, this one in a picturesque former boat launch down by Pioneer Square, part of a long-running effort to revive the downtown waterfront. CHINATOWN–INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT — A new poke restaurant called Pokerrito Ya just opened on King Street. It's billing itself as 'Japanese–Hawaiian fusion' and serving poke in bowls as well as in burritos. CAPITOL HILL — A year after opening its first Seattle location in the University District, student-centric cookie delivery chain Insomnia now has a second location, this one on Broadway between Pike and Pine. BELLEVUE — Finally, a new bar called Valentina's Wine Bar just opened on Bellevue's Main Street. It will serve flatbreads and charcuterie in addition to wine, and it's owned by the same people behind a wine bar in the oceanside town of Seabrook. Sign up for our newsletter.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Caitlin Clark's quad injury swings WNBA MVP betting odds
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Caitlin Clark might not just be the biggest star in the WNBA, but she could be bigger than the league entirely. New betting numbers obtained by The Post show that Clark is getting massive attention with the public wagers. BetMGM tells The Post that 75.8 percent of the money is on Clark's Indiana Fever (+400) to win the WNBA Finals, obviously far and away the highest among all teams in the league. The next highest is the Minnesota Lynx, who have received 8.3 percent of the money. Clark has also received the lion's share of the MVP money at the Vegas-based sportsbook, garnering 51.9 percent of the overall betting handle, they said. Caitlin Clark's star continues to grow but will be out for a few weeks after a quad injury. Getty Images The 'fever for Clark' did hit a bit of a roadblock, though, as she went down with a stunning quadriceps injury that will force her to miss several weeks. Clark moved from -115 odds to win the MVP award to +250 as uncertainty surrounds her status going forward. In her place is Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, who has moved to favorite status, from +160 to -175 odds. Napheesa Collier is the new WNBA MVP favorite. NBAE via Getty Images Clark's injury is obviously a big hit to her candidacy for MVP. If she misses extended time, she would surely be off several ballots. Sixty-two percent of the money is hoping that her injury is not so serious and that she will win the MVP. Betting on the NBA? Meanwhile, a still notable 24.1 percent of the money is on Collier to win MVP. The Fever are 2-2 to start the year, while the Liberty (3-0) are the only remaining undefeated team in the Eastern Conference after triumphing over Indiana on Saturday. Indiana is sitting in the seven seed as the Fever now hold their breath and wait for their star's return. Why Trust New York Post Betting Erich Richter is a brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt but he has a black belt in MMA betting. During the football season he's showcased massive profits at The Post in the player prop market the last two seasons. While constantly betting long shots, his return on investment is 30.15 percent since 2022.
