We're now in the eighth month of the year and so far Liverpool has lost a number of shops, restaurants and bars from across the city centre and further afield. In such a busy city, it's not surprising to see so much change already in 2019 and no doubt there will be more before the end of the year. Some of the biggest shocks include the closures of Uncle Sam's, Slim Pork Chop Express, Love Thy Neighbour and Urban Decay. Below is a full list of the bars, restaurants and shops we know have closed their doors since January. Urban Decay World renowned cosmetics brand, Urban Decay has closed its Liverpool ONE store. After two years on Paradise Street, staff confirmed the news to the ECHO. Make-up brand Two Faced will be moving into the premises in its place. Fuel Juice Bar Fuel Juice Bars, which was located between The Entertainer and the Liverpool ONE information centre, on Wall Street, specialised in healthy juices and smoothies. Serving up everything from Rocket Fuel super juice to … [Read more...] about Bars, restaurants and shops that have closed in 2019
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Food and drink outlets happy at promise of extra visitors
FOOD and drinks businesses in Henley have welcomed the promise of thousands of extra visitors for the OVO Energy Women’s Tour. They expect to order additional supplies and have more staff on duty to cope with the extra footfall. Lorraine Hillier, who runs the Hot Gossip coffee house in Friday Street, said: “I’m sure there will be an upturn and it will be a great thing for Henley. “There will be a lot more visitors about and hopefully they’ll stay in town to do a bit of shopping and generally experience Henley after the race has set off. “We’re expecting to see a lot of people who’ve never been before and that can only be a good thing as there will be an opportunity to get extra custom. I’ll be ensuring we’ve got all the necessary staff on in the morning although I’m sure we’ll want to watch it set off before heading back to the shop.” She is a town councillor and chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council … [Read more...] about Food and drink outlets happy at promise of extra visitors
Easter 2019: Walmart and Kroger open, Target closed Sunday
Kelly Tyko USA TODAY Published 9:52 AM EDT Apr 19, 2019 If you forget a key ingredient for your Easter meal Sunday or need more eggs and candy, you have some options. Several grocery stores will be open Easter Sunday, along with drugstore chains CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. Some pharmacies will be closed or have limited hours for the holiday. Malls and department stores are typically closed on Easter, but if you have a home improvement project you’ve been putting off, Sears, Home Depot and Lowe's will be open regular Sunday hours. Most gas station convenience stores also will be open. Participating Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting free Easter events for the kids Sunday with free crafts and photos with the Easter Bunny. Learn more at www.basspro.com/easter and www.cabelas.com/easter. Walmart, Kmart, and Fred's will be open, while Target, Costco and Sam's Club will be closed. For some chains, like Aldi, it varies by location. One way to … [Read more...] about Easter 2019: Walmart and Kroger open, Target closed Sunday
Food & Drink Awards 2019: The shortlist has been announced
Nominations have been sent in their droves and the judges have gone through the painstaking task of shortlisting the best businesses, people and dishes for Hull Live’s Food & Drink Awards 2019. Great British Bake Off champion Nancy Birtwhistle, Hull College hospitality tutor Ian Sneddon and Hull Live’s Hannah Robinson have spent hours scouring the hundreds of nominations, whittling the best ones down to those shortlisted in this supplement. The three finalists in each award category will go on to be mystery shopped by the judges, who will reveal their winners at the glittering awards ceremony on May 22, at the KCOM Stadium. So far, they have made their way through 14 fish and chip samples in order to provide a shortlist for the Best Fish & Chip Award, which were brought to them with no packaging in order to carry out a blind taste test. Tickets for the ceremony at the KCOM Stadium on May 22, are available now from www.reachplcevents.com WATCH: Food & Drink … [Read more...] about Food & Drink Awards 2019: The shortlist has been announced
Entertainment listings for Friday to Thursday, April 5-11
Concerts, stage shows, exhibitions and stand-up comedy gigs across Sussex. FRIDAY, APRIL 5COMEDYKRATER COMEDY CLUB: Until March 31, 7pm/8pm/10.30pm, £5-£36.50 Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480.PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS: £22-£24, 8pm Brighton Dome (01273) 709709. Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster and Mike McShane.THE MAYDAYS: 7.30pm Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton 0845 293 8480. Confessions! And Guest Improv Superstars.COMMUNITYLEWES RIVERSIDE CLUB: My Life in Showbusiness by Howard T’Loosty, 2pm St Thomas’ Church Hall, Cliffe, Lewes.WALK: Meet 11am in the car park above Barns Green Village Hall, RH13 0PT, enter by way of the car park outside the Village Hall, which is marked by yellow road markings. 2 mile HDC walk, firm underfoot but can be muddy. One gentle incline, some views. Well behaved dogs welcome. 60 mins. Chatter 07720 714306.GIGSBLUNTER BROTHERS: Horsham Sports Club, 7.30pm-11pm.GIGNITE: … [Read more...] about Entertainment listings for Friday to Thursday, April 5-11