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Chez Bogna

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

Rue Stevin, 6What’s good? This low-key canteen tucked away in the tranquil streets behind Rue de la Loi is a gem. Come lunchtime, Eurocrats crowd in for the delicious fare, with a surprisingly wide variety of homemade food served up as a buffet.Grab a plate, or takeaway container, and pile it high with tasty meatballs, ratatouille, curried chicken, stuffed cabbage or lasagna. Add a bowl of soup or nibbles from the salad bar, and voilà! With about a dozen varied dish options, vegetarians will feel at home, too.The owner, Bogna, is a kind host who’s welcoming and takes good care of all those who lunch at her canteen, which makes this a special place.What’s not? The space is cramped and it can sometimes be tough to find a table at peak lunch hour, between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. The decoration is a little haphazard, too, but this adds to its charm. So maybe don’t come here if you want to impress a client or sign a deal.Vibe: It’s an intimate lunch canteen with...

Le Tournant

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

Chaussée de Wavre, 168What’s good? Le Tournant left the best till last: the apple sorbet dessert was killer, as was the coffee whipped cream with amaretto. One of the duck dishes was truly top level, stewed in a miso and wakame-based Japanese-style sauce. Unexpected, but really delicious. My dining companion also highly rated the beef cheek cooked with beer from the l’Abbaye de La Ramée brewery. Wine-lovers, you’re in for a treat. The pairing option served up some wonderful and sometimes surprising wines. Besides the tasty red wines that accompanied our meaty mains, we had a beautiful orange wine and a Belgian (yes, I know … ) sparkling wine with our desserts. What’s not? The ceviche was good, including an interesting twist (it was served with earthy flavours like almonds, rather than classic citrus accompaniments) — but Jewfish would not have been my fish of choice. It was a bit too hard for my taste. We were also sat at the fold-out table and chairs by the exit. ...

El Mexicanito

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

Rue Saint-Boniface 29What’s good? With decent Mexican food in short supply around Brussels, we’ve set out to find exceptions to the rule. Our first port of call was El Mexicanito, which offers a colorful and warm ambience with classic dishes from around Mexico. If you’re in a larger group, and want the most authentic experience, look no further than the platter of the traditional tacos al pastor (500g or 1kg depending on the size of your group and their appetites) served with traditional toppings including onions, cilantro, spicy salsa, and, for a tangy twist, grilled pineapple. For cocktails, you can’t go wrong with the signature margarita, rimmed with the house blended hibiscus salt, adding a pop of color to the classic drink.What’s not? While the popular starting plate of nacho libre was good, the portion could have been more generous considering the price point. Vibe: The interior is colorfully decorated with Mexican tablecloths, papel picado hang...

Trump vows ‘to confront’ rape accuser from golf course in Ireland

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

DUBLIN – Donald Trump might not testify in a New York civil trial against a woman who has accused him of rape – but was happy to brand her a “disgrace” Thursday while golfing at his course in Ireland.The former U.S. president hopped off a golf cart to tell reporters he was flying back to New York later Thursday – and launched a four-minute diatribe against his accuser, author E. Jean Carroll. She is suing him over an alleged 1996 attack and for defamation.When asked by reporters whether he was willing to face cross-examination in the New York courtroom, Trump – who has provided only a taped deposition and won’t be required to testify unless he chooses to do so – left open the possibility. His New York legal team has ruled out the prospect.“I’m going to go back [to New York] and I’m going to confront this woman. This woman is a disgrace,” said Trump, who repeatedly declined to call Carroll by her name and insisted he has “no idea who she is.”Trump had been expected only to be videoed...

These popular board games are getting revamped for older adults

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

(CNN) — The maker of iconic board games like Scrabble and The Game of Life is retooling these classic games so that aging doesn’t get in the way of older adults continuing to enjoy them.Hasbro, in partnership with Ageless Innovation (a licensee of Hasbro brands), on Thursday unveiled new versions of Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and The Game of Life. Each game has been reimagined to make the play experience more appealing and easier for seniors.Tweaks to the board games feature several age-inclusive components, said Ted Fischer, co-founder and CEO of Ageless Innovation, which specializes in developing toys for elderly consumers.Changes include bigger play pieces that are easier to grasp, larger wording on the boards and refreshed content that is more relatable to an older demographic.The new Scrabble Bingo 3-in-1 edition (priced at $40) has three games — the classic word game of Scrabble, Scrabble Bingo and Scrabble Pass. All three games have bigger letter tiles to hold and ...

Four Proud Boys members found guilty of seditious conspiracy

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

 (CNN) — Four members of the far-right Proud Boys have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy by a jury in Washington, DC, for their role to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election.Defendants Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Enrique Tarrio and Dominic Pezzola face a range of charges, including three separate conspiracy charges, obstructing the Electoral College vote and tampering with evidence.The verdict marks the third time that prosecutors have secured convictions for seditious conspiracy in the Justice Department’s historic prosecution of those who breached the Capitol that day.The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the seditious conspiracy charge against Pezzola, as well as several other counts against all five defendants. The judge instructed them to continue deliberations.During the trial, using messages and videos posted by the defendants and other members of the gr...

Animal Rescue League takes in hundreds of pet rodents surrendered by Boston-area pet store

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

The Animal Rescue League of Boston now has an abundance of pet mice, hamsters, and rats – as well as one chinchilla – after a pet store surrendered the rodents, according to the group.The ARL announced it received over 360 of the small mammals last week after a large animal surrender involving an unnamed Boston-area pet shop.Image provided by the Animal Rescue League of BostonIn a news release, the ARL said that it’s been seeing an increase in the number of surrender requests involving pet rodents or “pocket pets,” and that other animal welfare organizations in Massachusetts had been noticing the trend, as well.One factor behind the rise – mix-ups at pet stores resulting in accidental breeding pairs.“Some of the small animals being brought to ARL were accidentally bred after being mis-sexed at pet stores,” the ARL stated. “Most small animals have large litters and short gestation periods, resulting in two pets becoming many more ...

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted Thursday of a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.A jury in Washington, D.C., found Tarrio guilty of seditious conspiracy after hearing from dozens of witnesses over more than three months in one of the most serious cases brought in the stunning attack that unfolded on Jan. 6, 2021, as the world watched on live TV.Tarrio was also convicted of obstructing Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s electoral victory and obstructing law enforcement as well as two other conspiracy charges. He was cleared of an assault charge stemming from a co-defendant who stole an officer’s riot shield. It’s a significant milestone for the Justice Departme...

'AlertCalifornia' live cams to provide more insight into natural disasters

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- UC San Diego is launching a new public safety program that utilizes over 1000 camera sensors across the Golden State. UCSD said ALERTCalifornia, which was rolled out Wednesday, will provide tools to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters like wildfires, landslides, floods and more. Officials explained that this program manages "pan-tilt-zoom wildfire monitoring cameras" and sensor arrays that will collect data and real-time information to help advise public safety. A rare sight to see: ‘Scrippshenge’ sunset awes San Diego Scientists will analyze the data to gain a better understanding of the long-term impacts natural disasters have on air quality, water quality, soil quality and human health in California, UCSD said. “The program will spawn invaluable research and mitigation plans that will increase the state’s resiliency towards the new extreme fire risk,” said Neal Driscoll, director of ALERTCalifornia and geoscientist at UCSD's Scripps Instituti...

Man dies after being placed in a chokehold by a subway rider

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:33:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The choking death of a man with apparent mental illness in the New York subway was setting off powerful reactions Thursday, with some calling the chokehold a homicide and others defending the passenger’s action as a defense against disorder. New York has become one of the nation’s safest cities but the emotional responses recalled the metropolis of decades ago, when residents felt besieged by crime and fatal vigilantism made national headlines. Manhattan prosecutors promised a “rigorous” investigation into whether to bring criminal charges in the death of the Black man, who was tackled by fellow passengers and put in a fatal chokehold by a white man who was been described as a Marine veteran.Jordan Neely, 30, died Monday after an early-afternoon confrontation aboard a train beneath Manhattan. He had been in apparent mental distress and shouting at fellow passengers when another rider wrapped his arm around his neck and pinned him on the floor. Two other p...