Two more stores have left Boulevard Mall. Subway restaurant closed last week. With its departure, it leaves just four quick-serve food options scattered throughout the mall since the food court closed to make room for Dick's Sporting Goods: Isa Bella Pizza, Taste of China, Mrs. Fields and Auntie Anne's. TGI Friday's, Chili's and Bonefish Grill are also on the property. Dakota Watch Co., a kiosk at that sold and serviced wristwatches, closed when its lease expired at the end of last month. There are remaining locations at Walden Galleria and McKinley Mall. On the bright side, Tuxedo Junction just renewed its lease and moved into a larger space in the former Crazy 8 location near Macy's. The mall's appraised value dropped by nearly half this month, falling from $54.9 million to $29.9 million, according to a report from Trepp LLC. The mall's value had already been cut by 60 percent last July. Prior to that, it had been appraised at $159.5 million. … [Read more...] about Boulevard Mall loses restaurant, kiosk
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The Bristol restaurants, cafes and takeaways with zero hygiene ratings
There are nine cafes, restaurants and takeaways with food hygiene rating of zero out of five. The ratings were given in 2018 after inspectors paid a visit to the Bristol eateries. Ratings are a snapshot of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection. It is the responsibility of the business to comply with food hygiene law at all times. Sometimes a zero rating doesn’t mean unhygienic, it can be in some cases a paperwork problem. The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food. A score of five means hygiene standards are very good, whereas a score of zero means urgent improvement is required. Businesses do not have to display their rating, but the rating, name, address and date of last inspection is available on the FSA website. Businesses which are given low ratings must make urgent or major improvements to hygiene standards. Then when the next … [Read more...] about The Bristol restaurants, cafes and takeaways with zero hygiene ratings
Does service in Twin Cities restaurants still matter?
‘Good evening,” the maître d’ would say, “and welcome.” He’d usher you into the dining room, where the clink of cutlery and crystal glasses added a light percussion to an otherwise whispery soundtrack. A table covered in a heavy white cloth awaited. A server with a towel draped over his arm delivered a leather-bound menu — from the left, mind you, always the left — with flourish and a slight bow. Sound more like a scene from a movie than a night out? With fast-casual restaurants arriving in the Twin Cities area by the dozen, how we dine out is being transformed. Tablecloths are being whisked off, the hush is rising to a dull roar, and tableside servers are being replaced with counters and sometimes even computers. And while more people are going to restaurants more often, service is increasingly being seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. “With the fine dining mentality going away, some of those hospitality basics get … [Read more...] about Does service in Twin Cities restaurants still matter?
Shops and restaurants running low on crabs because of ‘Beast from the East’ winter storms
SHOPS and restaurants are running low on crabs for seafood fans — because of devastating weather throughout last winter. “Beast from the East” storms killed millions of shellfish, and tons were washed up on coasts. Andy Fray, crabbing for nearly 40 years, warned: “We’re catching about 60 per cent of what we usually get at this time of year.” But he told customers not to panic. He said: “We’ve had on-and-off years but we haven’t had an off one since 2012. “Less prolific seasons are always going to happen especially after really good years. “A number of factors might have contributed. “The ‘Beast from the East’ would’ve churned up the seabed injuring bigger and more juvenile crabs.” MOST READ IN MONEYBANKS FOR NOTHING TSB customer sees hacker steal £9k wedding cash as bank keeps him on hold Olé, Olé Sun Savers is offering you the chance to win a World Cup Party at home FANTASTIC … [Read more...] about Shops and restaurants running low on crabs because of ‘Beast from the East’ winter storms
Police Seeking Two Suspects After Bombing of Indian Restaurant in Canada
Police said two suspects entered the Bombay Bhel restaurant in the Ontario city late on Thursday and detonated the improvised bomb.Dozens of emergency crews rushed to the scene in Mississauga, Ontario, at about 10.32pm local time where paramedics said they had transported 15 patients of which three were "taken to trauma centres with critical blast injuries". Three people had "critical blast injuries", the service said, while the rest suffered minor injuries.Children under the age of 10 were present but were not hurt.Two suspects wanted in connection with a bombing at an Indian restaurant in Mississauga.Local media report that there has been an explosion at an Indian restaurant in the central area of the city.Police in a Toronto suburb are searching for two masked attackers who detonated an improvised bomb in a restaurant Thursday night.The first suspect is described as male in his mid-20s with light skin, five-foot-10 to six feet in height with a stocky build.Police have not yet … [Read more...] about Police Seeking Two Suspects After Bombing of Indian Restaurant in Canada