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There are already so many great restaurants in Vancouver, but we can’t help but get excited about all the new eateries opening in the city. Whether you’re looking for your new , , or an , there’s something on this list for everyone to look forward to. Here are some to try either ASAP or down the line. If you were a fan of Burrard Street’s Sala Thai, you are in for a treat, as the family behind the Vancouver dining staple is cooking up something fresh. Aiming to honour Sala Thai’s legacy while forging an “entirely new path,” the restaurant promises a lively lunch and dinner service once it opens its doors. 127 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver The same team behind the much-loved Richmond spot, The Story Cafe, is opening a new concept in Vancouver called The Sequel. The restaurant has shared on Instagram an opening date of December 2024. However, its currently has a countdown set to finish on January 1, 2025. The website also says the restaurant will be open daily from 8 am to late. 1575 W Georgia Street, Vancouver We hope you’re hungry, Vancouver, because a major US-based fondue chain is preparing to enter the city with not one but two locations. Currently, Melting Pot has two Vancouver locations planned: one each on the west and east sides of downtown. However, it is still early days and exact opening dates and locations have yet to be announced. Located in the International Departures Pre-Security, Bubble Waffle Cafe is expected to open sometime this winter. “YVR is on a journey to transform our culinary program to reflect the diverse, world-class food & beverage options available in our local community,” shared the airport on Instagram. “We can’t wait for their delicious soups, rice dishes, bubble waffles, takoyaki, and so much more to arrive.” Inside YVR Airport at International Departures Pre-Security — 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond Signs for the new sandwich destination have popped up at 802 W Broadway, the former location of the Japanese restaurant Ta-Ke Don. Big Star Sandwich is best known for its hearty sandwiches made on rustic Filone, a bread that is like a cross between a ciabatta and a baguette. The chain also cooks all of its roast beef for 13 hours in-house. We’ve got some news that might your interest: Peaked Pies is expanding once again with a new Vancouver location. “Get ready for authentic Aussie pies, great coffee, and that signature Peaked Pies vibe in Vancouver’s vibrant West Broadway neighbourhood,” announced Peaked Pies on Instagram. 732 West Broadway, Vancouver The Ontario-based chain Twisted Indian Fusion is gearing up for a Metro Vancouver takeover, and four new locations are expected to open soon. On its website, Twisted Indian lists two Vancouver locations and two Surrey locations listed as “Coming Soon.” While an exact opening date for these locations has yet to be shared, Twisted Indian did provide the addresses of these spots. 69 Kingsway, Vancouver 3690 E Hastings Street, Vancouver 15180 96th Avenue, Surrey 5717 152nd Street, Surrey A representative from Tahini’s confirmed that the spot was gearing up to open a location at 200 Esplanade West in North Vancouver. The restaurant, which started in London, Ontario, has rapidly spread to over 50 restaurants in Canada. This will be the chain’s first Metro Vancouver spot and its second location in BC, with its first one located in Kelowna. 200 Esplanade West, North Vancouver If you live in Vancouver, we bet you’ve at least heard of La Grotta Del Formaggio, one of the city’s oldest Italian delis. Now, the deli is expanding into Metro Vancouver with a new concept opening in Burnaby called Panino Mio. “Hey, North Burnaby! Exciting news! We are finally going to be expanding! Introducing Panino Mio. We will have our much-loved custom panini, cannoli, drinks, and more,” shared La Grotta on Instagram. 4092 Hastings Street, Burnaby The folks behind much-loved dining destinations Tableau Bar Bistro, Homer St. Cafe & Bar, and have something else up their sleeves. The Wentworth Hospitality Group has shared it will be launching a new dining destination, Folietta, early next year. Folietta will focus on regional Italian fare and will be located in East Vancouver at 1480 Nanaimo Street (within Amacon’s latest development, ). 1480 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver In its bio, Aureliana says it will be “a retro-inspired journey” with “pure nostalgia and simplicity.” In one of its first posts, it also says it’s “a classic American diner, with its own refined edge.” Details on the menu and an exact opening date have yet to be announced, but the restaurant shared it will be opening in 2025. 156 W Hastings, Vancouver When you think of top-notch cocktails in Vancouver, apothecary-themed Chinatown drink destination immediately comes to mind. The team behind that award-winning establishment has something new in the works that’s set to launch this fall: June. June, or June on Cambie as it’s sometimes called, will be a new brasserie-inspired concept located at 3305 Cambie Street. 3305 Cambie Street A-OK currently has locations in multiple Canadian cities, such as Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg, but this will be its first BC location. Aritzia previously occupied a different space at Guildford Town Centre (without an A-OK Cafe) and will be moving into the former Forever 21 space. The new Aritzia location and A-OK Cafe will open its doors in Spring 2025. Guildford Town Centre — 10355 152nd Street, Surrey Central currently operates ; however, expansion plans have been shared with Dished, and we can’t wait to fill you in. The concept will open not one but three new Canadian locations in early 2025. Restaurants will launch in Calgary’s Marda Loop neighbourhood, , and downtown Vancouver. Bentall Centre — 555 Burrard Street, Vancouver Popular Japanese cheesecake spot Uncle Tetsu is gearing up to open its third BC location, and it’ll be calling Richmond its home. Uncle Tetsu confirmed to Dished that it’ll be opening at Aberdeen Centre. 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond Much-loved Abbotsford coffee shop Oldhand Coffee is gearing up to open its second location in Langley. “It’s true to say that we have been looking for another location for many years now, and nothing has felt quite right until we found this spot in downtown Langley,” shared the cafe on Instagram. 20528 Fraser Highway, Langley While a formal announcement about this new location has yet to be made, the coffee chain did update its to include a location at 1090 West Pender labelled as “coming soon.” Analog was founded in 2011 at the Calgary Farmers’ Market, followed by the picture-perfect location on Calgary’s 17th Avenue in 2012. 1090 West Pender, Vancouver That’s right, Vancouver’s oldest donut company is opening location. This new spot will be located at the East Mews, off Brentwood Plaza, across from H&M and Sephora on Level 1. It will also be the first-ever permanent Lee’s Donuts in the Burnaby/Coquitlam area. 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby The Canadian microbrewery will open a taphouse and restaurant in Central Lonsdale at Lonsdale Square. Set to open in early Fall 2024, the new dining destination will offer seats for 280 people in total. Around 140 of those will be inside, and the other 140 will be outside on a sprawling 1,900 sq ft patio. 126 E 21st Street, North Vancouver Paris Baguette, a French-inspired Korean bakery, is a dream for those who love baked goods, selling everything from beautifully decorated cakes to freshly baked bread, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and so much more. 1150 Alberni Street, Vancouver Good news for Metro Vancouver : Veroni & Co. is gearing up to open its second location in Coquitlam. The new digs will be located at 101-1135 Pipeline Road, Coquitlam and will serve up all your favourite elevated espresso beverages. 101-1135 Pipeline Road, Coquitlam Sal y Limon has been serving Mexican cuisine for years and is now set to open a new location on East Hastings. 3614 E Hastings, Vancouver North Vancouver’s first coffee shop to cut single-use cups, Nomad, is gearing up to open a second location in Kitsilano. Founder of Nomad Annette Kim told Dished that they’re “very excited to bring Coffee & Bakery to the City of Vancouver.” 2143 Yew Street, Vancouver Slated to open in Fall 2024, Fiorino North Shore will feature waterfront views of the harbour, a large outdoor seated patio, and a private dining area within a wine cellar. When it comes to the menu, Fiorino is planning on keeping it similar to the Chinatown program, focusing on seasonality and classics it has become known for, like its Coccoli e Prosciutto. Lonsdale Quay Market, North Vancouver We couldn’t be more g about this new joint making its way to Metro Vancouver. Stone Korean BBQ is set to open in Lougheed at 310-3778 Grand Promenade, just above the planned Chipotle. 310-3778 Grand Promenade, Burnaby A new Purebread location at the University of British Columbia down the line. “Coho’s unwavering commitment to Purebread’s growth is a cornerstone of our vision,” CEO Andrew Barnes said in a release. 5955 University Boulevard, Vancouver Dished is told the new Vancouver restaurant, set to open at 1132 Alberni Street, will be launching in 2025. Founded in 1972, Din Tai Fung now has more than 170 locations in 14 countries around the globe. 1132 Alberni Street, Vancouver The group behind contemporary is gearing up to introduce Vancouverites to a new concept: Saijo. The fresh destination for handrolls and kushiyaki (skewers) will be setting up shop at 2036 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, just beside . 2036 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver It’s official: Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat franchise, is coming to Metro Vancouver. Founded in 2021 by NYC restaurateur Stratis Morfogen, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop offers 32 unique flavours of dumplings 24 hours a day via a contactless ordering system. 4190 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby 488 Robson Street, Vancouver Station Square, Burnaby Set to open later this year, the concept from the Social Corner Group of restaurants will be setting up shop at 1055 West Hastings Street, the former location of . 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver King Taps’ entry into the space is all part of the North Shore market’s multi-pronged revitalization plan, which is already well underway. Planet Burger is a concept in progress, but its founders tell Dished that the food truck will soon be bringing high-quality smash burgers at reasonable prices to the White Rock and South Surrey communities. It’s been a while since Hello Nori opened its on Robson Street in Vancouver, and now the brand is updating us on its newest location. Hello Nori, which coins itself as the first Japanese hand roll bar in Vancouver, is officially expanding to the North Shore. It just location as well. Park Royal

Lebawit Lily Girma | (TNS) Bloomberg News When winter rolls around, travelers predictably turn their attention to beaches. And this year, it’s the destination that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called “a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean” that’s experiencing outsize demand from Americans planning a warm island vacation. Talk about trashing stereotypes. Puerto Rico has recovered overseas visitors (excluding those from Canada and Mexico) faster than any U.S. state or territory — a staggering 85% increase over its 2019 overseas inbound visitor levels as of 2023, according to an October study from the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office. There are now more daily flights from the U.S. West Coast, and hotel bookings are 6% higher so far in this last quarter of 2024 year-over-year. It’s a trifecta of tourism growth: more visitors, but also longer stays and a higher spend that reached a record $9.8 billion in 2023, boosting small businesses as well as major brands. “We don’t have a slow season in Puerto Rico anymore,” says Brad Dean, chief executive officer at Discover Puerto Rico. Even if they’re not booking, people are dreaming about “La Isla.” By tracking flight searches for trips between November 2024 and February 2025, a measure of “inspirational” demand, tourism intelligence company Mabrian Technologies reports Puerto Rico is up 9% compared with the same period last year and leads Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the Bahamas in the Caribbean proper. Only Costa Rica ranked higher in the wider region. Dean attributes Puerto Rico’s ongoing tourism growth to a strategic effort to reposition the island’s brand as more than a sun-and-sea destination, starting back in 2018. That led to the Live Boricua campaign, which began in 2022 and leaned heavily on culture, history and cuisine and was, Dean says, “a pretty bold departure” in the way Puerto Rico was showcased to travelers. He adds that at least $2 billion in tourism spend is linked to this campaign. “We (also) haven’t shied away from actively embracing the LGBTQ+ community, and that has opened up Puerto Rico to audiences that may not have considered the Caribbean before,” Dean says. Hotels are preparing to meet this growing demand: A number of established boutique properties are undergoing upgrades valued between $4 million and more than $50 million, including Hotel El Convento; La Concha, which will join the Marriott Autograph Collection; Condado Vanderbilt Hotel; and the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar. That’s in addition to ultra-chic options that are coming online in 2025, including the adults-only Alma San Juan, with rooms overlooking Plaza Colón in the heart of Old San Juan, and the five-star Veranó boutique hotel in San Juan’s trendy Santurce neighborhood. The beachfront Ritz-Carlton San Juan in Isla Verde will also be reopening seven years after Hurricane Maria decimated the island. The travel industry’s success is helping boost employment on the island, to the tune of 101,000 leisure and hospitality jobs as of September 2024, a 26% increase over pre-pandemic levels, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Efforts to promote Puerto Rico’s provinces beyond the San Juan metro area — such as surfing hub Rincón on the west coast, historical Ponce on the south coast and Orocovis for nature and coffee haciendas in the central mountains —have spread the demand to small businesses previously ignored by the travel industry. Take Sheila Osorio, who leads workshops on Afro-Puerto Rican bomba music and dance at Taller Nzambi, in the town of Loíza, 15 miles east of San Juan; or Wanda Otero, founder of cheese-producing company Vaca Negra in Hatillo, an hour’s drive west of Old San Juan, where you can join a cheese-making workshop and indulge in artisanal cheese tastings. “The list of businesses involved in tourism has gone from 650 in 2018 to 6,100, many of which are artists and artisans,” Dean says. While New Yorkers and Miami residents have always been the largest visitor demographic, Dean says more mainland Americans now realize that going to Puerto Rico means passport-free travel to enjoy beaches, as well as opportunities to dine in Michelin-rated restaurants, hike the only rainforest in the U.S. and kayak in a bioluminescent bay. Visitors from Chicago and Dallas, for example, have increased by approximately 40% from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, compared with the same period in 2022-2023, and more travelers are expected from Denver now that United Airlines Holdings Inc. has kicked off its first nonstop service to San Juan, beginning on Oct. 29. Previously, beach destinations that were easy to reach on direct flights from Denver included Mexico, Belize and California, but now Puerto Rico joins that list with a 5.5-hour nonstop route that cuts more than two hours from the next-best option. Given United Airlines’ hub in San Francisco, it could mean more travelers from the Golden State in the near future, too. In December, U.S. airlines will have 3,000 more seats per day to the territory compared with the same period last year, for a total of 84,731 — surpassing even Mexico and the Dominican Republic in air capacity, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the island’s primary gateway, is projecting a record volume of 13 million passengers by year’s end — far surpassing the 9.4 million it saw in 2019. As for Hinchcliffe’s “floating island of garbage” line, Dean says it was “a terribly insensitive attempt at humor” that transformed outrage into a marketing silver lining, with an outpouring of positive public sentiment and content on Puerto Rico all over social media. Success, as that old chestnut goes, may be the best revenge. “It was probably the most efficient influencer campaign we’ve ever had,” Dean says, “a groundswell of visitors who posted their photos and videos and said, ‘This is the Puerto Rico that I know.’” ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Federal coalition to release nuclear power costings

The Trump family is celebrating a historic year. Donald Trump was selected as Time Magazine's Person of the Year, an achievement that he celebrated today in New York, ringing in the New York Stock Exchange Bell. Trump was joined by his closest advisors and family members, including his wife Melania , and two of his kids, Ivanka and Tiffany . Ivanka Trump shares sweet moment with her kids while gardening: 'Spending time together with our hands in the dirt' Melania Trump praises son Barron for 'giving advice to his father' Donald Trump The ringing of the bell took place earlier today, December 12th, on Wall Street. Photographers captured the moment when Trump rang the bell, dressed in a blue suit that he paired with a burgundy tie. Tiffany, Melania, and Ivanka also wore suits, with Tiffany and Ivanka opting for black while Melania opted for a gray look. In the background, Trump's Time cover can be seen, which showcases him posing with an arm over his leg in front of a gray background. Ivanka shared various photos and videos on social media, including the moment when Trump rang the bell and a photo of him signing the wall of the NYSE. "Celebrating an extraordinary milestone with my father as he rang the NYSE opening bell in front of his TIME Person of the Year cover," she wrote in the caption. "Congratulations, Dad!" Trump's honorific marks the second time he has been selected as Time's Person of the Year. He was previously selected in 2016 due to his unexpected political rise and his first election win. More details about Trump's appearance on Wall Street In a speech, Trump said it was an "honor" to ring the NYSE bell and he also laid out some of his plans for his incoming presidency. “We’re going to have a tremendous run. We have to straighten out some problems, some big problems in the world," he said. The event drew a large crowd to the area, with many stopping by to have a look at Trump and his closest advisors.

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday extended the stay on trial court proceedings against former director general of police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini till January 21 in connection with the disappearance of Balwant Singh Multani in 1991. The detailed order is awaited. Saini’s counsel Sant Pal Singh Sidhu confirmed the development. Saini has sought from the high court quashing of the FIR and the subsequent chargesheet filed by the Punjab Police. The trial court proceedings were stayed on November 25. Multani, then employed by the Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Corporation (CITCO), was allegedly picked up by two officers in 1991 after a terrorist attack on Saini, who then was Chandigarh senior superintendent of police (SSP), in which four policemen in his security were killed. The police later claimed that Multani escaped from the custody of the Qadian police. Saini was booked in May 2020, almost 30 years after Multani went missing, during the regime of the Congress government in Punjab. Saini and six others were booked on the complaint of Multani’s brother Palwinder Singh Multani who is a resident of Jalandhar. In the chargesheet, murder charges were also invoked. Saini secured anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court on December 3, 2020. Saini has claimed in his plea that the case was instituted with malafide and with the ulterior motive of “wreaking vengeance at the behest of political dispensation” ruling at the time of FIR registration. The Punjab Police, in response to his plea, said that allegations against him stands duly proved during the course of investigation and a challan has been submitted before the trial court. The registration of the FIR is not an outcome of the political vendetta as alleged by the petitioner, the police have claimed, adding that even though allegations have been levelled against the then chief minister of the Congress government and officials, they have not been roped in as parties in the case. On the other hand, Multani’s brother, in response to Saini’s plea, has submitted that the petition is not maintainable as the prayer made is for quashing of the FIR as well as the chargesheet, which is contrary to the liberty granted by the Supreme Court. Only chargesheet could have been challenged, the affidavit of the complainant brother says.

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Congress has always favoured power over Constitution: Rajnath during Lok Sabha debateThe current edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa boasts the highest number of venues and screens in its 20-year history. In 2004, there were only five screens available, four located at INOX and one at Kala Academy. Over the years, Porvorim was introduced, while Margao has had an inconsistent presence, and Ponda is making its inaugural appearance this year. Unfortunately, Kala Academy, the largest theatre that once offered a solution for those unable to secure tickets, still lacks adequate cinema sound and projection facilities. The reasons for it still remain unknown and your guess is as good as mine. The distances between the venues are quite significant, making travel between them a challenge. While Porvorim is relatively close to the main venue in Panaji, the ongoing poorly managed construction work has resulted in travel times that can exceed those of a flight from Goa to Mumbai, making the journey from Porvorim to Panaji or vice versa quite cumbersome. The festival commenced on Friday morning with the screening of the German/Turkish film, ‘Elbow’. I was pleasantly surprised by the turnout for a morning screening in Porvorim, which included a notable number of delegates from outside the state. This coming-of-age narrative is adapted from a popular award-winning novel, centring on a 17-year-old girl approaching her 18th birthday. Set against the backdrops of Berlin and Istanbul, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by the migrant community. The protagonist, Hazal, aspires for a better life that remains elusive. She seeks to forge her own path but finds opportunities, including employment, scarce. A tragic incident further complicates her circumstances, leading to a downward spiral. The film, with a runtime of under 90 minutes, presents a succinct narrative centred around a protagonist who is far from perfect. She has numerous flaws, disregards the counsel of her elders, and bears responsibility for the tragic event. Even though I was not exactly rooting for her for what she was and she does, the director skillfully evokes empathy for individuals like her, who are ensnared by the consequences of their own decisions. Entering a film without preconceived notions can often lead to the discovery of unexpected gems. ‘Red Path’, directed by Lotfi Achour and playing in the international competition, proved to be one such gem. The film opens with breathtaking visuals set in Tunisia, where two young boys are herding goats in the mountains. As one admires the picturesque landscape and the bond between the boys, an unforeseen tragedy unfolds. The younger boy (played exceptionally by Ali Hleli) is impacted the most and must return to the village to convey the devastating news. The film explores societal and political tensions, seamlessly woven into this exceptionally crafted narrative. Notably, it is inspired by a true story, a reality that is difficult to accept, yet it serves as a reminder that truth is still stranger than fiction.

Scott Maxwell: A young man with cerebral palsy, a senior who uses her sewing skills to help the downtrodden and a tiny church that makes a huge impact were all honored by Orlando's Christian Service Center