Mia Shay St Hilaire was visiting a cafe in London with her aunt and sister when she ordered the Twix milkshake that would take her life. The 12-year-old shouldn’t have been allergic to the drink. But after having some, she “developed rapidly progressing anaphylaxis,” a reaction that affects multiple body systems at once, a coroner’s … Read more
In a city where the cost-of-living crisis is spiraling, I’ve noticed that some of my friends have started resorting to some rather unconventional tactics to save cash. On one recent occasion, I was grabbing brunch at a cafe with my friend Sofia* on the Northern Beaches of Sydney when she whipped out her pre-prepared overnight oats and began munching … Read more
A cafe has come under fire after charging a customer $1 to heat up his raspberry and white chocolate muffin. The customer was shocked to discover he had been charged a heating fee to warm up a $7 [$5.00 USD] muffin at a Melbourne coffee shop, sharing a photo of his receipt on Facebook. “A … Read more
An Australian cafe customer has been left outraged over the “hidden” cost of the sandwich they purchased. The anonymous customer bought a sandwich from a cafe for $9.71, but were shocked when the cafe charged them 60 cents to simply toast it. The sandwich, which appeared to have egg and spinach on it, didn’t come … Read more
To get your day started on a paw-sitively wonderful note, head to these dog-friendly haunts where pups are welcomed with tail-wagging treats, a chance to make friends and even special events. Stay for a while with your laptop and lap dog during the workweek, or head to any of these woof-worthy locales on weekends to … Read more
They’re noodling around — for all to see. At Travelers Poets & Friends, a new cafe in the West Village, the women making the fresh pasta are taking centerstage, working at a huge front window and showcasing their craft to passerby on Sixth Avenue “It’s like a performance.” said Mary Delaney, 70, who lives in … Read more