and Paul Greenwood (Susie).  Grandchildren and Ava; and beloved Great-Grandfather of Haleigh and working in his garage.  He was an avid knife collector partaking in several knife forums and clubs. He was a member of the Armed Forces He was a sheet metal foreman, and a member of Local Union 12 happily dedicating close to forty years to his trade The company of those members and friends meant the world to him He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm Thursday at Meek and Dalla Valle Funeral Home where there will be military rites by Windber VFW Post 4795 ritual team. In Lieu of Flowers Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.  The owners of Toki Underground are doubling down on Baltimore Olivier Caillabet and Jeff Jetton plan to launch Tomboy at 3224 Greenmount Ave., according to an application submitted to the city’s board of liquor license commissioners. The bar and restaurant takes its name from a women’s clothing store that previously occupied the space. A hearing is set for March 13 Tomboy will be half a mile north from the owners’ ramen eatery an offshoot of the original Toki Underground in Washington The Baltimore location opened in 2023 with business advocates expressing hope that the restaurant would be a catalyst for economic growth on a stretch of Greenmount Avenue often known for crime and vacant buildings Jetton and Caillabet declined to offer further details about Tomboy A menu included with the application includes mostly small bites like shrimp cocktail beef tartare and crab toast as well as Basque cheesecake for dessert Drinks are geared toward retro cocktails like kir royale and the Mary Pickford a Prohibition-era beverage made with rum and pineapple juice The application lists the seating capacity as 79 and a drawing of the interior depicts a 21-seat bar plus tables Total investment in the project is listed at $280,000 above the $200,000 total capital required by law for new liquor licenses in the vicinity partners on the project include Christophe Richard of Austin and Vladlena Volodkevich Jetton of Baltimore Christina Tkacik christina.tkacik@thebaltimorebanner.com Christina Tkacik is a food reporter for The Baltimore Banner Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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Next Tuesday marks 14 years since we first opened our doors in DC we’re offering $14 toki Classic & Curry ramen as well as bringing back the braised pork cheek yuzu-root beer wings & miso butter chocolate chip cookies This offer is available in DC only Sunday 3.30 through Thursday 4.3. As always, we highly recommend making a reservation and look forward to seeing you soon!” The launch of The Toki Row and JetBlue at The Key brings an exclusive upgraded experience for Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty fans build on Barclays Center’s existing luxury spaces adding new capacity and broadening its premium offerings designed with Brooklyn’s historic brownstone architecture in mind accommodates 192 members in an intimate setting featuring herringbone floors velvet furnishings and custom wainscot paneling Artwork by Brooklyn-based artist Adam Pendelton decorates the club while a full-service bar serves cocktails featuring Suntory Toki whisky and other House of Suntory spirits curated wine selections and a dessert station with fresh gelato and complimentary sweets JetBlue at The Key offers an interactive experience with communal tables repurposed from past Brooklyn Nets courts the arena’s only tap beer service and a 44-foot media wall that can display up to five screens or one unified image The club provides reserved suite seating for 252 guests and features an all-inclusive dining experience with food stations serving sliders These premium spaces offer an elevated experience for those attending any event at Barclays Center The Row and The Key reflect Brooklyn’s unique character creating a sense of community and exclusivity The Toki Row and JetBlue at The Key are part of a broader phased enhancement plan to improve Barclays Center for fans at every level including a future upper concourse gathering space and a new center-hung scoreboard and sound system Memberships to both clubs include tickets to all Nets and Liberty games with rotating menus and premium dining options Enjoying a basketball game or a concert from The Row or The Key provides fans the ultimate hospitality experience Surrounded by high-end design and unparalleled amenities Barclays is setting a new standard in arena luxury Elevating the members-only fan experience by integrating these premium clubs Barclays understands what the modern fan desires from their arena Non facere corporis et expedita sit nam amet aut necessitatibus at dolore enim quis impedit eius libero ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit placeat dolorem sunt at provident tenetur omnis Try a different filter or a new search keyword Get all 19 MUJU RECORDS releases available on Bandcamp and save 20% Streaming and Download help Redeem code Etienne de la Sayette tribute to Korean pop songs from the 60ies MUJU RECORDS Great groovy/crazy stuff made in Paris - France MUJU RECORDS supported by 10 fans who also own “HIRSUTES FARFELUS - LP” supported by 9 fans who also own “HIRSUTES FARFELUS - LP” Los Pirañas = Siempre triunfando <3 Guachímxn Afro-jazz ensemble Jarabi Band explore the stories of contemporary African and Australian musical culture Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp The Stories Behind Big Crown Records’ Soulful Singles Composer Meara O’Reilly Brings Hockets Into the Future The Merch Table: Samana Give Listeners a Map to Locate an Obelisk Hidden in Wales Backxwash joins the show to discuss her recent release When I asked Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo to sum up Toki at an event in Paris Toki may be the newest branch on the Suntory Japanese whisky tree but it's garnered a global following in less than a decade of existence Since Toki doesn't have an age statement Suntory is able to pick and choose from grain whiskies made by its three famous distilleries—Yamazaski and Chita—and blend them to perfection To learn more about Suntory Toki, read the definitive Men's Journal review below. And if you're interested in more whisky reviews, check out our deep dives into The Glenlivet 12 and Yamazaki 12 Toki Japanese Whisky at a GlanceToki is a fantastic blended Japanese whisky that's incredibly affordable.  Toki Japanese Whisky ReviewI initially considered Toki as an affordable whisky in a cool rectangular bottle House of Suntory’s global advocacy manager.  Toki mainly comprises Hakashu single malt and Chita grain whisky chief blender Fukuyo aims to highlight the qualities of both challenging conventional wisdom about grain versus malt whisky Grain whisky might be considered lower quality than malt and hot chocolate aromas,” which offer depth and body alongside the “bright candied pear notes of Hakushu.” Finally Yamazaki Spanish Oak malt adds more depth and complexity including “soft spice and richness on the finish,” he says an age statement indicates a whisky’s depth of character—but it doesn't tell the full story.  “By producing a no age statement whisky .. our blenders [have] the creative freedom to choose what goes into a blend based on complementary tasting notes without having to narrow down choices based on maturation,” he says.  lightly peated Hakushu whiskies tend to develop a green orchard fruit profile at a younger age than the standard 12-year-old single malt Hakushu expression you'd miss out on flavors that occur at different times during its maturation the blenders pull the whisky when they deem it ready Bowker says that by removing the age statement Suntory delivers a delicious whisky while reducing the stigma against non-age stated whisky A whisky of this quality shares that story to a mass audience How to Drink Toki Japanese WhiskyToki has become synonymous with the highball, both in Japan and abroad. It's a simple drink of whisky and soda that's all about technique.  and soda pops with an effervescence that maximizes flavor Toki is often enjoyed in a highball doesn’t interfere with Toki’s key tasting notes but rather enhances and complements them,” says Bowker who points out three key elements of a perfect Highball whisky: “I find that a flavor profile like Toki’s gives me a great playground in cocktail making,” says Marcu “It’s super versatile and gives me the opportunity to combine it with a wide variety of other ingredients and flavors.”  One recent creation was a drink he calls a peach melba highball History of Toki Japanese WhiskyToki was released in 2016 The name means “time” in Japanese which is ironic for an expression that isn't defined by time.  you must know a little of the history of the whiskies that make up the blend whose individual histories are much longer.  was Suntory’s second malt distillery what you are getting in a bottle of Toki is a combined distillation experience of 206 years across the three distilleries Nikka Days Blended Whisky is a nice alternative to Toki This blended malt and grain whisky from Japan’s second-oldest producer is a natural next choice for anyone fond of Toki It's made from whiskies by Nikka’s Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries It's a 40 percent ABV everyday whisky made from slightly peated malts and light floral grain whiskies that combine for a buoyant dram Kanosuke Double DistilleryKanosuke Double Distillery is aged partially in re-charred shochu casks This complex whisky blends lightly peated malt whisky from Kanosuke Distillery with unpeated and unmalted barley distilled in the Irish style at Hioki Distillery This dual mélange is aged in new American oak and ex-bourbon casks in the hot and humid climate of Kagoshima in Southern Japan The result is the connoisseur’s choice out of all of the whiskies on this list with a deep range of flavors that evoke Kanosuke’s long shochu-making past Mars Iwai TraditionMars Iwai Tradition is a tasty cheap blended whisky This one is a delicious blend of malt and grain whiskies produced at the highest-elevation distillery in Japan built in 1985 at 2,600 feet above sea level Mars Whisky has pedigree that goes back to 1872.  who helped found Suntory and later branched off to found Nikka Mars whiskies are generally more affordable than other Japanese whisky brands I bartended for more than a decade at Hollywood's legendary Chateau Marmont Hotel I've been employed in the realm of booze since the turn of the millennium and travel from his home base in Charleston FacilitiesBarclays Center debuting two new clubs at Nets' openerBy Bret McCormick10.25.2024 The Toki Row will have a capacity of 192 fans with annual membership starting at $33,000 part of the largest renovation project in Barclays Center’s dozen-year history will be unveiled when the Nets open the 2024-25 NBA season at home this weekend against the Bucks The Toki Row and JetBlue at The Key give the arena two large premium clubs parallel to the court with capacity for 436 fans - 252 in The Key and 192 in The Row Each is fully self-contained with its own seating and finishing kitchens for operational efficiency Memberships to The Key start at $12,500 while access to The Row begins at $33,000 Memberships to both spaces feature all-inclusive food and beverage The clubs and a retractable seating project on the event level (by SEDA Seating) are the first part of a five-year $100M renovation project — designed by Populous and built by Shawmut Design & Construction — that BSE Global is undertaking to freshen up the arena A new centerhung scoreboard and sound system and upgrading the upper concourse (with a new communal gathering space) and all entrances to the building are also on the to-do list “We’ve started to dissect what this can look like,” said BSE Global Chief Hospitality Officer Shanon Ferguson and it’s time for us to start revisiting what we offer in this space And we want to make sure we’re staying ahead of any curve.” Suntory owns Beam (Crown is a Beam brand) and is one of the world’s largest whisky distillery conglomerates.[Placeholder]  How To Wear It The Cartier Tank Cintrée In-Depth Examining Value And Price Over Time With The ‘No Date’ Rolex Submariner Watches In The Wild The Road Through America, Episode 1: A Model Of Mass Production Important watches from Japanese watchmaking history The Phillips "TOKI: Watch Auction," for which Hodinkee Japan serves as the media partner will be held alongside the "Hong Kong Watch Auction XIX" starting November 22 This is the auction house's first themed auction focused on Japanese watch collecting gathering watches that reflect the unique Japanese sense of beauty and watch-collecting culture The lineup includes pieces made exclusively for the Japanese market, perfectly preserved pristine examples sourced via Japanese collectors, and unique watches created by Japanese independents. A select few lots were on display at the auction preview held in Tokyo earlier, and the details of the entire 115 lots are now available online here are the personal favorite picks from the editorial team at Hodinkee Japan one of the pieces that piqued my interest was this Rolex Pre-Daytona Ref I think this uniquely charming watch packs the very essence of watch collecting is the intricately applied engravings on the entire case (bezel and caseback) and the bracelet (end links and clasp buckle) Delicately etched tiger and female motifs can be seen clearly on the caseback and buckle adding a novel element to an already exciting watch This watch was also featured in the Japanese publication Time Spec Magazine Issue No found this watch by chance at a knife show in New York and he managed to purchase it after a lengthy negotiation with an American Rolex dealer The beautiful engraving covering the entire watch was done by Marcello Pedini The valuation of modern watch collecting often focuses on "how well the original conditions have been preserved." Besides the added engravings the watch retains all its original components in beautiful condition What we also need to pay attention to is the hammer price of the piece at the last auction The auction debut of this watch was at Christie's "Important Watches" sale in 2007 when it fetched a whopping 787,500 Hong Kong dollars (about 11,500,000 Japanese yen at that time) this aftermarket-engraved Pre-Daytona realized the highest price among all other Daytona lots at the auction In a world where values are heavily biased towards originality this Pre-Daytona serves as a reminder that the watch-collecting hobby is supposed to be free-minded and up to individual sensibilities This engraved piece is an embodiment of the original owner's appreciation towards their own sense of beauty and aesthetic values literally etched into the watch and it shows us the fun aspect of collecting — it is not always about the originality alone and a personality and stories like this could add a depth to our beloved hobby The estimate is 160,000–310,000 HKD (about 4,700,000–7,840,000 JPY and $30,300–$50,700 USD). The details of Lot 78 can be found here I have recently come to the realization that hand-wound chronographs are going to become an important pillar of my own collection when you look at the current new watch market – even the Omega Speedmaster exceeds 1,000,000 JPY (approximately $6,500 USD) – this vintage chronograph jumped out to me at the auction preview This Jaeger-LeCoultre piece is a diver's chronograph from the 1960s which is somewhat of a rare configuration at that time Although I said "diver's," the watch comes with interchangeable world-time and 60-minute elapsed time bezels so that the watch can shape-shift depending on the owner's preference The "Shark Deep Sea Chronograph" (the European version was called "Vogue Chronograph") with the Valjoux 726 which is based on the Valjoux 72 with a beat rate of 21,600 vph gives you an authentic taste of what hand-wound chronograph should be There is no doubt that an automatic would be more practical for actual use and if a modern watch manufacturer were to develop a new watch today basing it around an automatic caliber would be the natural choice Developing a completely new model line based on a manual caliber wouldn't be beneficial for the vast majority of people (both for the manufacturer and consumers) That also means that manual-wind chronographs will remain in a niche a genre reserved to represent the high-end watchmaking realm While I personally love the style of hand-winding chronographs – think of the tool-like aesthetics combined with thinner and more elegant design language – I also think that it is a genre still undervalued as collectibles and we should pay more attention to the format we have been experiencing a bit of watch fever and shifting the perspective of watch collecting could teach us the fun of pursuing watches within a realistic budget which was once fundamental to the watch-collecting hobby The estimate is 55,000–95,000 HKD (about 1,000,000–1,860,000 JPY and $6,500–$12,000 USD). The details of Lot 80 can be found here I was interested in a few other lots (lot 15: Fragment Design x Bamford Ref but the one I am most curious about in terms of the auction outcome is Lot 40 the Seiko Astronomical Observatory Chronometer The competition itself at the Neuchâtel observatory ended after 1967 but the chronometer testing and certification practice continued 4520 (Seiko's first manual 10-beat/hi-beat movement) for chronometry certification an additional 153 movements passed the test bringing the total count of certified chronometer movements to 226 The surprising next move Seiko made was to put these individually certified calibers into commercially available production watches marked as certified chronometers The first batch of 73 watches released in 1969 used the specifically regulated Cal The Observatory Chronometer models are indeed rare they were mostly praised by Japanese domestic collectors and dealers Japanese watch brands have gained a presence overseas more than ever in recent years following Grand Seiko's branding success I am very curious to find out exactly how much attention international collectors are giving to Seiko watches The auction result of this historic vintage piece may be a good indicator of that attention The estimate is 160,000–310,000 HKD (about 3,200,000–6,000,000 JPY and $20,700–$38,800 USD). The details of Lot 40 can be found here In the entire TOKI Watch Auction lineup, I think Omega came out strong, second only to Rolex. Personally, the cult-classic Ultraman and the world's first ana-digi chronograph, the Chrono-Quartz to go with the Japan-focused theme of the auction I picked this model: a 40-piece Japanese limited edition Speedmaster is not just about the edition size but also its execution realized 35,000 USD (about 4,200,000 JPY at that time) and the Phillips Watch Auction XVI held in 2023 brought 304,800 HKD (about 5,486,000 JPY then) against the 250,000–550,000 HKD estimate for the edition serial number 1 Both examples were in pristine condition with not a single stain on the dial and this one is on par with those as far as the condition is concerned The subtle patina on the gold case actually looks beautiful and there are no detractive scratches on the case with "Limited Edition" and "16/40" signifying the rarity of this reference Unless you are after a specific serial number this might be a chance to win one of the rare "Golden Pandas" at a relatively reasonable price point the international warranty card stamped by Shinjuku Takashimaya I must confess that the number-one reason I picked this particular watch was due to its looks The combination of black bezel insert and gold case is lustrous yet mature The black outer track fills the white dial nicely This particular combination is unique to this reference as far as I could find The estimate is identical to the more famous "Ultraman" (which even gained an homage variant in the MoonSwatch series) in Lot 58 but I'd like to push this one over that for its rarity The estimate is 150,000–300,000 HKD (about 2,760,000–5,520,000 JPY and $17,800–$35,700 USD). The details of Lot 13 can be found here I chose a piece from Seiko's luxury sub-brand I thought about the top lot entries and the pieces from the independents (that I'd like to gauge price movements of) luxurious design" motto and picked the piece I liked its design the most The combination of simple two-hand function and beautifully lacquered dial gives this watch a truly special presence The dial is inspired by Ryusei Raden's (shooting stars) theme which reminds you of a meteor shower in a pitch-black night sky This dreamy view was crafted by master Urushi lacquer artist Isshu Tamura using carefully laid mother-of-pearl inlays cut into 0.2 mm thick pieces This MOP craft visualizing a stary night sky with unique color hues is truly mesmerizing This highly crafted and stunningly beautiful dial is ideal for someone who appreciates visual aesthetics requiring a precision tolerance of 0.01 mm to cut out the individual parts The movement is highly decorated and finished to the highest standards by the craftsmen and women This Credor is from a relatively new release of a 60-piece limited edition unlike the other vintage models and piece-unique offerings in this auction the watch does not lack the presence against those finely aged classics This piece truly resonated with my design motto and I found it to be a worthy addition to my own collection The estimate is 30,000–60,000 HKD (about 590,000–1,180,000 JPY). The details of Lot 46 can be found here which means the highest bidder at the close of the auction will take the watch home regardless of the final price The key is the split-second decision-making at the end but there is a chance one might win it for a great price To check out all lots in the TOKI: Watch Auction, visit Phillips This article was translated from Japanese by Suguru H. Nishioka. Introducing The Doxa Sub 200, Now With A Steel Bezel Introducing Seiko Prospex 1968 Heritage Diver’s GMT 60th Anniversary Edition SPB519 Watch Spotting The Watches & Fashion Of Met Gala 2025 Business News Rolex Will Raise U.S. Prices In Response To Tariffs Six Of The Coolest CPO Rolex Watches I Saw In London's Old Bond Street Rolex Boutique Reference Points The Cartier Tank Louis Introducing The Christopher Ward C12 'Loco' (Live Pics) Hands-On Tudor's Black Bay Pro Gets A Surprisingly Dramatic Facelift With An Opaline Dial 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Suntory Global Spirits which is renowned as the pioneer of Japanese Whisky has been recognized at the International Spirits Challenge 2024 Awards recently held in London These outstanding recognitions are a testament for the company's excellent blending skills and the pursuit of perfection in quality for its whisky making further cementing the reputation of Japanese Whisky from the iconic portfolio of The House of Suntory has been awarded Gold in the Tasting Awards - Japanese Whisky category This esteemed recognition reaffirms Toki Suntory Whisky's status as a distinguished whisky in its category marking yet another significant achievement among the over 20 international awards it has earned This honor is a testament to The House of Suntory's dedication to quality solidifying its legacy as the pioneer of Japanese whisky Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki 12 Year Old was awarded the Supreme Champion Spirit This award is given to the highest scoring Trophy winner of the competition the top award in the Japanese Whisky category and was also selected as the most outstanding product out of thousands of entries among all categories It is the first time for Yamazaki 12 Year Old to be awarded the Supreme Champion Spirit and the second consecutive year for a Suntory Whisky brand to achieve this accolade following Yamazaki 25 Year Old last year The company received numerous accolades at this year's competition - Double Golds for Suntory Whisky Hibiki 30 Year Old and Hibiki 21 Year Old and 23 Golds including other Suntory Whiskies the company's fifth generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo was recognized as the Master Blender of the Year for the first time this award goes to the winner voted for the craftsmanship skill and talent of their work from the past twelve months "It is an honor to receive this recognition on behalf of the company and team that have worked so hard over the years," said Shinji "I am proud that more people have come to understand through our products what our generations of blenders have passed on to us and that we have been able to continuously produce Suntory Whisky that is valued around the world." Shinji has been involved in the development of a variety of whisky products After his experience at Hakushu Distillery and Suntory subsidiary Morison Bowmore Distillers in Scotland he was positioned as the fifth generation Chief Blender in 2009 He is also named Whisky Quality Advisor for Suntory Global Spirits to improve quality across the entire Suntory Group Suntory Spirits was selected as the Producer of the Year in the Japanese Whisky category for the fifth consecutive year an award bestowed upon one company in each category for producing a wide variety of high-quality products As the pioneer and leading company of Japanese Whisky the company welcomes the implementation of the Japanese Whisky standards by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association and will continue to take a leadership role in protecting and increasing awareness for the category through ongoing consumer and trade education initiatives about what properly constitutes a Japanese Whisky Respectful of heritage and inspired by reinvention Suntory Whisky Toki expresses both what is authentic and what is next It is a blend of carefully selected whiskies from the globally acclaimed Yamazaki Distillery Traditionally crafted by the company's Art of Blending philosophy the liquid features the quintessential characteristics of a Suntory blend This well-balanced silky blend with a subtly sweet and spicy finish allows exceptional versatility — the expression can be enjoyed neat Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki 12 Year Old The flagship single malt whisky from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery contains carefully blended components aged in American and Japanese Mizunara oak creating a delicate and elegant taste that never grows tiresome It is characterized by an aroma of ripened fruit and sweet vanilla derived from Yamazaki Distillery's white oak cask with hidden flavors of Spanish oak and Japanese Mizunara oak adding a buttery deep sweetness to the palate leading to a long finish with a sense of sweet ginger and cinnamon.  ▼About the International Spirits Challenge The International Spirits Challenge is a highly authoritative spirits competition held annually in the UK with a rigorous and independent judging process thousands of entries were submitted across all categories medals were awarded based on the scrupulous blind assessment of over 900 whiskies from around the world by approximately 10 experienced panel of specialist judges all of whom are blenders and distiller managers from whisky distilleries across the globe Supreme Champion SpiritSuntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki 12 Year Old among the Japanese Whisky categorySuntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki 12 Year Old Master Blender of the YearChief Blender Shinji Fukuyo among the Japanese Whisky categorySuntory Spirits Double Gold MedalSuntory Whisky Hibiki 30 Year OldSuntory Whisky Hibiki 21 Year OldSuntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki 12 Year Old  Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2534456/Suntory_Awards.jpg Do not sell or share my personal information: Toki Air (BV, Niigata) has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600 during a handover ceremony at Toulouse Blagnac although the aircraft has yet to be ferried to Japan JA03QQ (msn 1618) was delivered around a year behind the original schedule, which foresaw the delivery in late 2023. The aircraft will join Toki Air's existing fleet of two ATR72-600s Get started with a ch-aviation subscription unrestricted access to all of ch-aviation's news and data for 14 days Upgrade to our Data and News Subscriptions Aviation Intelligence for your everyday use We offer a comprehensive aviation industry database utilised by various entities such as operators Fiji - At the SIDS Solutions Forum held in Nadi the FAO Director-General met with The Honourable Rose Toki-Brown Cook Islands National Super-annuation and Internal Affairs of the Cook Islands The Minister highlighted the Cook Islands’ self-sufficiency goals and requested FAO's technical support in securing local food supplies and addressing labour shortages in taro production The Minister also stressed the importance of involving women and youth in agriculture and noted challenges related to climate impacts She advocated for FAO’s guidance on water-efficient technologies and advanced agricultural practices and requested support for a “One Health” approach to integrate plant The Director-General reaffirmed FAO’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience noting the role of the China-Pacific Island Countries Juncao Center in promoting sustainable practices Subscribe now to get full access to our exclusive News We would like to personalise your experience with ch-aviation Could you please tell us a bit more about yourself fast-casual poke chain has just opened its third restaurant in the area The first Poke Toki location opened in 2018 on Northland Drive. The second restaurant opened on Cascade Road in 2021 The owners say their goal is to establish Poke Toki as the "freshest and healthiest" poke restaurant in Michigan and beyond New to poke? It's a Hawaiian dish with raw or cooked fish along with rice Poke Toki also features Korean and Japanese influences READ MORE: New Plant-Based, Gluten Free Restaurant Coming to Grand Rapids You can build your own bowl, choosing from proteins like salmon, tuna, pork, crab, or octopus, or pick a signature dish off the menu which are hand-held sushi rolls that come with rice and your choice of Ahi tuna or salmon wrapped in Nori The restaurant also offers soup and sides like rice READ MORE: Discover 40 + Restaurants That Opened in West Michigan Last Year The new location is now open on the first floor of McKay tower at 146 Monroe Center St Poke Toki downtown Grand Rapids is open Monday through Saturday 11:30a.m A local poke chain offering fresh, healthy Hawaiian-inspired dishes with Korean and Japanese influences has a new eatery downtown Grand Rapids.\nRead More The first Poke Toki location opened in 2018 on Northland Drive. The second restaurant opened on Cascade Road in 2021 READ MORE: New Plant-Based, Gluten Free Restaurant Coming to Grand Rapids You can build your own bowl, choosing from proteins like salmon, tuna, pork, crab, or octopus, or pick a signature dish off the menu READ MORE: Discover 40 + Restaurants That Opened in West Michigan Last Year The vacant ground-floor restaurant space in McKay Tower downtown will be filled by a local poke bowl restaurant in the coming months formerly occupied by quick-serve restaurant Freshii will be Poke Toki’s third location in West Michigan and its first downtown The restaurant is expected to open in January after the space was vacant for nearly a year McKay Tower property manager Lauri Miller said finding a tenant for the space has been a year in the making Poke Toki will be able to take over with minimal changes “They’re pretty much taking (the space) as is,” Miller said “They need that serving counter that Freshii had They don’t have to put any air or exhaust or any of that stuff So we’re hoping they’ll open sooner than January even.” Miller said Poke Toki signed a five-year lease for the space “(We’re excited about) getting another restaurant and just filling that space,” Miller added Keep up with all things West Michigan business. Sign up for our free newsletters today Poki Toki’s menu features create your own or pre-designed Korean Poke Toki opened its first location at 5150 Northland Drive in 2018 Poke Toki expanded with a second location at 4750 Cascade Road in Cascade Township Chang could not be reached for comment, but said in a statement to local media outlets that a downtown location is a “natural step in our continued growth.”  Miller welcomed the increasingly popular sushi bowl and unwrapped sushi concept “I think this is going to be a great option for something different that’s healthier,” she said “I think they’ll get a lot of support just because we’re in the center of downtown and across from Rosa Parks Circle I think it’s a great place for them to succeed.” Other food and beverage tenants in McKay Tower include Wise Men Distillery Residents who live above the retail spaces are frequent customers The iconic McKay Tower along Pearl Street and Monroe Center Street is co-owned by two separate tribally owned investment entities Waséyabek is the non-gaming economic development arm of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians while Gun Lake Investments is the non-gaming economic development investment entity of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians Waséyabek and Gun Lake Investments acquired McKay Tower in early 2020 for $17.5 million  as part of a “rare co-investment” by the economic development entities of two Native American tribes based in Michigan As of September, the former Freshii location contributed to a 21% retail storefront vacancy rate downtown, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business previously reported The vacant storefront was also part of a project by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc that aims to spur retail interest by placing large QR codes on exterior windows the code leads to an online survey asking respondents what brands products or services they’d most like to see Miller said the most popular feedback on the future Poke Toki space “was to bring a Chipotle or something.”  “It’s kind of interesting to get everyone’s feedback Poke Toki will be open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m New owners plan New Orleans-inspired Creole concept to replace downtown Vietnamese restaurant Former Amway CEO lists East Grand Rapids house for $6.6M West Michigan’s industrial real estate market normalizing after post-pandemic high Staying current is easy with Crain's Grand Rapids Business news delivered straight to your inbox Click below to see everything we have to offer By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Coming up in November, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will be hosting its TOKI: Watch Auction — a curated sale featuring an illustrious selection of timepieces from independent watchmakers and Japanese brands Labor and Welfare announced on Monday the death of 115-year-old Okagi Hayashi of Toki please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent She died on Saturday.Hayashi was born in 1909 She became the oldest person in Japan when a woman in Hyogo Prefecture died at 116 last December Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - 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In addition, a special stage event was announced for AnimeJapan 2025 in March.The anime revealed the first teaser trailer and information in March 2024 The newly-announced cast members commented on their roles with the characters’ designs and descriptions also released Patausche Kivia (CV: Shizuka Ishigami):Sentenced to Be a Hero – Patausche Kivia (CV: Shizuka Ishigami) Character Design Character description: The leader of the 13th Holy Knights Order She was originally supposed to form a contract with the goddess Teoritta A righteous and serious knight with a strong sense of duty she is willing to sacrifice even her own life.Shizuka Ishigami’s comment: “What exactly is Sentenced to Be a Hero When you hear “hero,” you might imagine someone fighting the Demon King for the sake of the people and peace this series takes a slightly different approach From the moment I started reading the original novel I was completely drawn into its world and quickly became a fan The teaser PV already conveys the intensity of the anime and I’m thrilled to be part of such a passionate project Please look forward to the anime”Dotta Luzulas (CV: Shun Horie): Character description: A notorious thief known for committing over a thousand burglary cases making him one of history’s most infamous criminals he steals indiscriminately—from completely worthless objects to extremely valuable artifacts He has an exceptional talent for stealing anything Although he is perceptive and quick-witted he suffers from severe kleptomania.Shun Horie’s comment: “I’ve been sentenced to become a hero.” However Dotta doesn’t seem to regret his actions at all Playing this troublemaker takes a lot of energy but being able to work with such a talented cast makes it all worth it The visuals are absolutely stunning—I was blown away Venetim Leopool (CV: Shunichi Toki):Sentenced to Be a Hero – Venetim Leopool (CV: Shunichi Toki) Character Design Character description: The commanding officer of the Penal Hero 9004 Squad once a swindler who nearly sold a royal palace to a traveling circus Because of his persuasive speech and mannerisms he is nothing more than a smooth talker without real substance he maintains a laid-back attitude while delivering bad news with a grin.Shunichi Toki’s comment: “I am honored to voice Venetim Leopool The world of this anime is incredibly rich and intricate while also portraying each character’s personality with great depth and realism—I was truly moved The production team is working hard to maintain this atmosphere in the animation and I will give my best performance to honor their vision character models and expression sheets were released for each of the main characters: The anime’s AnimeJapan event will feature each of the five main cast members with that being the first-ever cast stage appearance for the series The event will be held in Japan on March 21-22 Sentenced to Be a Hero (Yusha-kei ni Shosu: Chobatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku) is a light novel series by Rocket Shokai and it began in October 2020 on the self-publishing website kakuyomu.jp it received an official release with illustrations by MEPHISTO in Kadokawa’s Dengeki no Shin Bungei Imprint.It has won several accolades including first place in the User Recommendations category in the 2020 Kakuyomu Awards and second place overall in the Tsugirano Awards for up-and-coming light novel series Yen Press licensed the novel in English.Official synopsis:“Hero” is the worst punishment in the world.For those convicted of heinous crimes they are sentenced to become a “Hero” and forced to enter the mandatory military service in the war against the Demon Lords.These convicts are not even allowed to die—if killed they will be resurrected to fight another day.Hero Xylo Forbartz former head of the Order of the Holy Knights leads a penal unit of deplorables fighting on the front lines It’s in these direst of circumstances that he meets Teoritta one of the world’s the strongest weapons.“When every last enemy has been defeated you are to shower me with praise and pat my head.”In order to survive and to take revenge on those who wronged him he makes a pact with the goddess and launches headfirst into a maelstrom of war and intrigue Source: Sentenced to Be a Hero Official Website and Official X©2024 Rocket Shokai/KADOKAWA/Project Sentenced to Be a Hero Tara Ward talks to the conservationist and Endangered Species Aotearoa co-presenter about hills looking for the heaviest parrot in the world It’s episode two of the new season of Endangered Species Aotearoa and the dedicated conservationist trudges beside comedian Pax Assadi through ankle-deep mud and dense forest After an intrepid tramp through untouched terrain a Department of Conservation ranger announces that their transmitter has finally located one of the iconic kākāpō – but it’s at the top of a steep hill with the ominous name of “Elevator” The news makes Assadi’s mouth drop in horror “Please tell me it’s called ‘elevator’ because there’s an actual elevator,” pleads Assadi Toki and Assadi begin the arduous ascent up the cliff face but when the ranger finally locates Patawa the kākāpō “I”m actually crying,” a visibly emotional Toki replies Joining the celebration are three rare kākā who suddenly appear in the trees above called over by the screech of the magnificent kākāpō It’s a magical moment, just one of many in the nature documentary series that celebrates and educates about New Zealand’s most vulnerable and threatened creatures Toki reveals that while she’s seen kākāpo and many other endangered native animals before the joy and wonder of witnessing these unique creatures in their natural habitat never diminishes Toki’s love of the natural world began early her parents took her camping and fishing in her Nana’s 1975 Sprite poptop camper and she spent a lot of time at her grandmother’s farm at Waimahaka she’d play in the native bush that her grandmother refused to clear swinging on vines and calling the pīwakawaka down Those formative experiences gave Toki a fierce appreciation for the world around her “I had the privilege of interacting with nature and a family that wanted to foster that,” she says Her family moved around Te Waipounamu after her father – originally a fitter welder at Tiwai Point – decided to follow his dream of becoming a ski plane pilot They ended up living in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and it’s no accident that the first episode of Endangered Species Aotearoa was filmed there “I fought really hard for that,” Toki reveals knowing the mountainous landscape would be an incredible character to launch the series Returning to Aoraki for a TV show was a full circle moment to Toki, who studied zoology at the University of Otago and later, a postgraduate diploma in natural history, filmmaking and communication. The course was a partnership with Natural History New Zealand, and Toki was taught by the likes of Peter Hayden, Rod Morris and Paul Donovan, all of whom she had watched on homegrown nature TV shows every Sunday night Toki says that storytelling is at the heart of Endangered Species Aotearoa too and she has a knack for communicating facts and information with enthusiasm and warmth The series doesn’t deny that our natural world is in trouble but Toki knows from experience that a call to action is far more powerful than doom and despair “I’ve long believed in telling stories that say That feeling of hope is something Toki was mindful of every time she stepped in front of the camera we’d just be making a series about filming animals into extinction when she’s not clambering up cliffs or sitting in swamps for Endangered Species Aotearoa Toki lives in Canterbury and works as chief executive of Forest and Bird (or “Twig and Tweet” Forest and Bird was established a century ago as an independent organisation to act as nature’s voice in New Zealand with staff and volunteers across the motu working on a variety of community and landscape environmental projects Toki says the organisation always wants to work together to find solutions for environmental issues Toki says she wants a different “prosperity mindset” from the government, one that prioritises and protects our natural environment for centuries to come. “Short term, irreversible destruction of things that belong to New Zealanders who might not come for another few generations, is theft, right?” she says. “We’re stealing from our grandkids, and I don’t believe that governments have the right or the mandate to do that.”  “But I’ll do it for the nature, and I’ll do it for the people who love the nature.” Endangered Species Aotearoa screens on Mondays at 7.30pm on TVNZ1 and streams on TVNZ+. 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up on Indigenous rights My father’s close friend’s wife was called Valmaine and I think Mum and Dad thought it would be a good idea for me to be called that too the next question is: “Can you repeat that?” But after all this time my dad’s father wanted me to be called Marie I’m the youngest in a family of four older brothers and when I came along it was a bit of a celebration for my mum and dad Did you grow up in the Hokianga or in Tāmaki whether it was to Aotea (Great Barrier Island) because my mum came from there or up north to Mangamuka or Motukaraka where my dad’s from and every time the aircraft to Aotea goes over our house in Māngere My work with the UN takes me all around the world It’s not just that it’s such a beautiful place — it’s the spiritual connection too nee Davies) and my grandfather (Pene Pita Kino) are The reservation is on the north-western side of Aotea That’s where our two marae are — Kawa and Motairehe They were related to almost everyone in their class went to Kura Kaupapa o Maungarongo and then did a split between Kings and Auckland Grammar Pictured with Freda’s mother Agnes Davies (bottom right) and Aunty Hema Freda’s father’s sister-in-law Growing up somewhere like Aotea and being connected as well to your dad’s side up north — all that must have been a great grounding for your work on the rights of Indigenous people globally When you’re sitting in the UN General Assembly in New York or you’re sitting in the UN rooms in Geneva And what’s always anchored me is remembering where I’m from and remembering the challenges that we face at home when Indigenous peoples meet during the UN sessions Indigenous rights defenders — issues we have in common but face differently sharing and feeling part of that collective Who would you say are some of the mentors who’ve helped you on your journey of advocating for Indigenous rights who was instrumental in drafting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples And there was also Professor Ranginui Walker It’s important to remember that Indigenous peoples have always been advocating for their rights In 1923, for instance, Chief Deskaheh who was the chief of the Iroquois League representing the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy travelled to Geneva to appeal to the then League of Nations over breaches of the Indian Act by the Canadian government He was seeking justice and international recognition of the Iroquois Six Nations as a sovereign Indigenous nation on the grounds that Canada had jurisdiction over the Six Nations people Wiremu Rātana also took a petition to London seeking redress for Treaty of Waitangi breaches and land confiscations which he hoped to present to King George V He wasn’t able to get an audience with the king was also denied a hearing with the League of Nations So there’s a long history of Indigenous peoples seeking justice on the global stage other Indigenous peoples have looked to us for direction because they see Māori as being pioneers in advocating for our rights Many Indigenous people hear about our Waitangi Tribunal and our Treaty settlement process But what they don’t hear is that only 3-5 percent of what was alienated from Māori has been returned but many of us are well aware that we’re falling well short of that international reputation We drag the chain about implementing structures and policies that address the obvious inequities that we’re subjected to It’s quite sobering that people think we’re going ahead Just look at our criminal justice statistics They’ve remained the same for at least the past 40 years The settlements process could be viewed as another form of colonisation in that we’re only offered a fraction of what was alienated they’re unrelenting about their rights to their land I know there is always a balance and context to consider but I wonder if we’re a bit too quick to make the settlement rather than hold on to our rights over whenua until that connection or right is truly recognised but we can do a lot more.” Professor Valmaine Toki in her first session as the chair of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) and is the first New Zealander in the role It frustrates me that the fiscal envelope was introduced and then we had to dance to the beat of the government’s drum — and that’s not tino rangatiratanga Obviously, our government has baulked at signing up to UNDRIP (the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) They voted against it initially — along with Australia Canada and the US — and then were dragged into it somewhat But then they’ve ignored the directives from the UN special rapporteur to improve our rights as Indigenous peoples of this land let’s stay with UNDRIP and the recent presentation in Geneva by a group from Aotearoa They were obviously highlighting our country’s shortcomings Can you talk a bit about that presentation they’re advocating strongly against that and the direction this coalition government is taking They’ve requested a further follow-up country engagement One of the tools the Expert Mechanism does have is a country engagement mandate which is to facilitate dialogue and provide independent advice I’ve just finished a country engagement at the request of the Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council in Western Australia They wanted us to focus on the contemporary removal of Aboriginal children which is an issue we’re also facing here in New Zealand And the outcome has been that the advice and recommendations we provided will be taken up by the Western Australian government But there has to be a willingness from the state to engage In Geneva last month with representatives of the National Iwi Chairs Forum part of a group that presented a damning report to the Expert Mechanism on the performance of the coalition government We know the incarceration rates are intolerable and I know that you’ve written extensively and considered this very carefully throughout your career But what would you say about the introduction of aspects of tikanga into the way courts work With rangatahi courts and marae community panels are we seeing more Indigenous concepts being interwoven into our legal system I think about our leaders in this area like Judge Greg Davis up north in Kaikohe and the great work he’s doing in Te Kooti Matariki our Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu Both are inspirational leaders and champions in our justice system They’re driving these initiatives that are underpinned by tikanga — and they do make a difference They can understand the idea of reciprocity They can understand the idea of balance and the importance of identity One of the great attributes of Te Kooti Rangatahi is that they’re open to both Māori and non-Māori — which is revolutionary but again we have our Judge Heemi Taumaunu driving that initiative And tikanga is now a mandatory inclusion across our compulsory papers for law It was a bit of a kick in the guts when they stopped funding cultural report-writing because judges don’t know the guy in front of them from a bar of soap and at least the cultural reports gave them an idea on what might have been behind the offending it’s as if no one has taken the time and listened to them before If no one can write their story down in a way that is helpful for the judge when they’re determining the sentence We’ve got champions of extractive industries in this government telling us that our economic future lies in allowing more mining and the like but those who are more environmentally-conscious recognise that all of that comes with risks You’ve done a lot of work in that marine space Are you satisfied with Māori input into our marine management policies There are initiatives like the Sea Change (and I was a member of the committee that provided advice to the minister at the time) and the Hauraki Gulf Island Forum As a person of the water (being Ngāti Rehua I have a particular interest in Māori actively taking the lead in these spaces There are two pilots proposed in the Sea Change report — one’s on Aotea Ahu Moana is an Indigenous-led initiative to restore our kaimoana Because who knows your kaimoana better than the person living right by the seashore but they have a vested interest in restoring it The process includes a stocktake to understand what’s needed to restore our moana and then considers what we want to achieve it could be removing kina barrens and sowing seaweed But these are some exciting initiatives we’re undertaking at home There’s no marine reserve or marine protected area around Aotea but I advocated for this initiative because it’s led by mana whenua with the support of the community behind us in the international Indigenous affairs space Do you think our rangatahi are getting a handle on how to maximise our input into these discussions and I’ll be supporting them as much as possible to do that through specific panels to address different issues It’s about opening up those opportunities for our rangatahi we should be talking about what we love as well What do you do as a relief from your work life She was a litigator at a top New Zealand law firm and she’s now completing her PhD in law at Oxford And Tama has developed a rongoā skincare range that’s been taken up by Air New Zealand and is available on their carriers He provides a scholarship for rangatahi on Aotea because he knows the challenges our rangatahi and whānau face when the decision of high school comes along He’s also developing a microgrid for Aotea because we have energy poverty on the island works for another top New Zealand law firm and he has championed the Ahu Moana initiative He was recently in the UN in Geneva where he provided an intervention from the floor and he’s on the UNESCO Global Task Force for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages And then there’s being here on the island in my garden (This interview has been edited for length and clarity.) 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to EMRIP Professor Toki served two terms on the UN’s Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues between 2011 and 2016 She was appointed to the Expert Mechanism in 2022 on which she advocates for the global progress and recognition of Indigenous rights and is the first Māori and New Zealander to have held these prestigious positions and titles.   Reflecting on the last two years in her role Professor Toki says the mandate of the Expert Mechanism is to interpret clarify and provide advice on the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.  “It is humbling to be appointed as Chair,” says Professor Toki.  Professor Toki is one of seven EMRIP members who meet annually at the UN in Geneva to understand the challenges Indigenous people face particularly in the context of the fundamental rights articulated in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples EMRIP is a subsidiary body of the UN Human Rights Council.  “It’s important that we continue to progress our important mandate to assist Member States to achieve the goals and meaningfully realise the fundamental rights articulated in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.”  She credits the many Indigenous advocates before her including New Zealand lawyer Dr Moana Jackson and Rātana founder “Moana Jackson and Tahupōtiki Wiremu Ratana are well-respected rangatira and inspirational trailblazers who have advocated to achieve the recognition of the fundamental rights for Indigenous Peoples not only on a state level but also on the international stage.”  In her address at the 17th session of the UN Expert Mechanism in early July Professor Toki said it was a great honour to take the floor as the new Chair of the EMRIP.  "I would like to recall that the United Nations promotes dialogue and exchanges between different actors with a view to promoting sustainable peace development and human rights,” she told fellow attendees.   Professor Toki outlined upcoming discussions including Indigenous Peoples' rights in post-conflict situations enhancing participation in the UN and the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.  the Expert Mechanism resumed its country engagement missions The first one was to Australia providing advice on the contemporary removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and communities A second mission was conducted in Norway in March this year focusing on the rights of the Saami people.   Professor Toki says Indigenous Peoples figure prominently across all social indicators and face a myriad of challenges.  “These range from bearing the brunt of the adverse effects of climate change and informed consent – particularly regarding extractive industries – and their current advocacy for enhanced participation during the UN Human Rights Council processes,” she says.   Bachelor of Laws with Honours and Master of Laws from the University of Auckland a Master of Business Administration from the University of Tasmania and a PhD in Law from the University of Waikato.   She spent five years lecturing at the Auckland Law school before joining Te Piringa Faculty of Law at Waikato University in 2012.  writing and teaching focus on Indigenous rights on which she has also given public lectures and seminars globally including at Harvard Law School She holds a practicing certificate as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court and her new book is titled Indigenous Rights Cyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ to restore marine life in Tauranga Harbour A pioneering artificial reef initiative blends mātauranga Māori and science to regenerate biodiversity and protect taonga in the harbour Far North father among first to graduate from iwi-led Te Hiku teaching programme Takawai McMath’s graduation from the Te Hiku teaching programme sets an example for his son and Far North whānau Farming roots fuel grad’s business success Patrick Deane’s path to a Bachelor of Business was driven by a 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Learn more You can at least expect a filling portion at Toki Underground.  After hearing whispers and murmurs of a niche, award-winning ramen place nearby (no, not Kajikan), my friends and I made our way to Toki Underground to investigate the rumors along with an artsy and modern atmosphere: a ceiling covered with broken skateboard pieces a wall enriched with seemingly random photos low-hanging lights streaming across the polished wooden surface bar and baby Yoda figurines (bonus points!) nestled between cabinets unexpectedly unveiled a cozy feeling throughout the restaurant Although the interior of the restaurant is filled with arbitrary decorations they seamlessly harmonize to create a distinct homey and artsy aura.  Immersed in this atmosphere and mesmerized by its aesthetic we sat down at the bar and observed the variety of items on the menu the Tonkotsu Traditional and the Pork Belly such as the Taipei Curry Chicken Ramen and the Ramen with Ribs After ordering wings and fried chicken for our appetizers our waiter enthusiastically answered all of our questions and Despite our astonishment when initially settling into the ambiance of the restaurant the glimmer of hope for discovering a new remarkable ramen restaurant diminished as the night went on with each ingredient intentionally placed as if the food were a painting: the egg sliced and sprinkled with spices the vegetables arranged together artistically the ramen clustered in a ball and a splash of black vinegar These attributes all indicated the ramen would be delicious and reach the bar of its previous awards and publicity.  lacked the array of flavors anticipated and seemingly promised in the bowl but it was indistinguishable from the average bowl of ramen The ramen itself was a bit harder than preferred and overcooked; the soup and egg were lukewarm and in general which was tender and given in a relatively large portion.  the bowl with ribs was slightly off-putting; the texture and flavor of the ribs simply did not compliment the ramen and this perhaps holds part of my aversion to returning to Toki Underground Despite the underwhelming sensation of the ramen and maybe ultimately set too high of a tone for the ramen itself.  Hopkins students are familiar with our beloved ramen place bordering our campus Kajiken’s ramen is not only significantly cheaper ($13-$15) but my friends and I unanimously agreed that we liked the ramen at Kajiken better than at Toki Underground Perhaps part of this bias stems from the sense of comfort Kajiken brings — past memories a mere two-minute walk and the surrounding of Hopkins students — and exploring more of Toki Undgeround would likely come with finding more flavors seemingly suited for us; yet from the texture and quality of Kajiken’s ramen to its affordable prices I am not sure Toki Underground can truly compete with our old standby.  No aspect of Toki Underground’s ramen was truly unforgettable and would not drive me to distinctively choose their ramen over other local ramen places good nearby Baltimore ramen exists and is definitely enjoyable it is recommended for a quick outing in an effort to escape the Homewood campus for a couple of hours But perhaps the real lesson to be learned is that Kajikan is irreplaceable Please note All comments are eligible for publication in The News-Letter Place: The Center for British and Irish Studies Room (5th floor Sponsors: Department of Linguistics and the Center for Humanities and the Arts Toki Pona: From Personal Art Project to Small World Language Sonja Lang will share her experiences and knowledge of the Toki Pona language by answering questions from a roundtable of students and members of the audience Toki Pona is a minimalist constructed language with only about 120 to 139 words One of the fastest growing constructed languages in the world it was designed by Sonja Lang to simplify her way of thinking Even its writing system is made up of cute pictograms Toki Pona has evolved into a living language there are thousands of Toki Pona speakers around the world organize the annual Toki Pona writing competition and help to moderate the largest Toki Pona Discord server linguist@colorado.eduTelephone : (303) 492-8456Fax : (303) 492-4416 Lucille Berkeley Buchanan (LBB) 104295 UCBBoulder University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder HaltonOakville suspicious death investigation now a homicide, victim’s identity released: policeBy Laura SebbenOpens in new windowPublished: March 25, 2025 at 3:59PM EDT Halton police have identified a man who was found dead inside an Oakville business over the weekend. In a release issued on Tuesday, police say the victim has been identified as 43-year-old Baljeet ‘Bally’ Toki, of Oakville. Toki was found dead inside Montagio Custom Tailoring on Lakeshore Road East near Navy Street on Saturday afternoon at around 5:30 p.m. Police say they have classified Toki’s suspicious death as a homicide. However, they say there is “no known threat to public safety.” Halton investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward and are specifically looking for surveillance video between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on March 22 from the area between Trafalgar Road and Navy Street, north of William Street and south of Randall Street. They are also requesting anyone who was driving on Trafalgar Road between Lakeshore and Dundas streets and may have dashcam video to contact them at 905-825-4776. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Leading finance app GCash has inked a partnership with Toki the first social ecommerce platform in the country dedicated to collectibles The partnership aims to build a secure community of verified buyers and sellers of collector items such as sneakers The integration of GCash into the Toki platform will give its users access to a seamless and secure payment platform and provide them with consumer financing such as GCredit and GGives Toki sellers will be able to equip themselves with GCash QR codes which will streamline the payment process and enhance the overall user experience The partnership will also integrate Toki into GCash’s dynamic lineup of lifestyle products under the GLife feature by next year Launched by former GCash employees Frederic Levy Toki is a pioneering social ecommerce platform that caters specifically to the needs of collectors the founders are familiar with the challenges local enthusiasts face in selling or buying collectibles one-stop shop and mobile-first environment where every seller is curated ensuring a trustworthy and efficient transaction experience and hosted more than 500 livestream auctions GCash is poised to significantly boost Toki’s growth journey,” said Toki Co-founder Frederic Levy enabling users to conduct seamless end-to-end transactions within its marketplace and during its livestream auctions Toki already launched several initiatives in partnership with Globe as part of the Globe Prepaid Rewards program on the GlobeOne app Toki participated as an event partner at Globe’s “PAPAboritong Bazaar,” where GCash QR was utilized for payments Globe Platinum sponsored the on-ground Toki & Secret Fresh event “Beyond the Block.” “Toki is beginning a truly remarkable collaboration with GCash and the entire team is particularly excited about the support from the number finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem in the Philippines,” added Frederic Subscribe and save up to 29% on a magazine subscription Even though Nicola Toki is 47 years old, the joy the Forest & Bird chief executive derives from nature makes her seem more like an enchanted child. This is why she’s the perfect host for TVNZ’s top-rating nature show Endangered Species Aotearoa “We love lifting the lid on our amazingly beautiful often-ridiculous natural world and we have a few laughs along the way – often at my expense,” grins Nicola ‘Please don’t put that in the show!’ But of course those are the things that actually end up on screen.” As well as being head of New Zealand’s leading independent conservation organisation Nicola is also a published author and presents “Critter of the Week” with Jesse Mulligan on RNZ’s Afternoons where her infectious charm makes her one of our most popular science communicators Utilising her passion and extensive knowledge of our nation’s diverse wildlife Nicola somehow manages to educate and entertain in the same breath “In this second series of Endangered Species we explore from the Hauraki Gulf to Fiordland,” she says “We also went to Tonga and Fiji because country boarders don’t limit nature “Humpback whales migrate between here and Tonga and the koekoeā [long-tailed cuckoo] and pīpīwharauroa [shining cuckoo] travel all over the Pacific to Aotearoa which is why we have told some very beautiful stories about whanaungatanga in this series – about how people and nature are connected.” Whether she’s slogging through a swamp or diving with giant manta rays – which both Nicola and Pax say was a life highlight – Nic delights in shining a light on vulnerable creatures both great and small I drive a desk for a job and I’m never going to be a Victoria’s Secret model but you can’t stop me from wanting to share the importance and beauty of nature through the magic of the camera lens,” Nicola declares passionately “So while it was tough filming this second series it was also a massive tonic to be able to play It really helped keep my pecker up.” Being an ambassador for our natural world – and “all the other nature frothers and bird nerds” – can also be extremely exhausting and Nicola is often stretched to the limit “Lately we’ve seen the defunding of the Department of Conservation the reform of the Resource Management Act and the appalling Fast Track Bill I make no apologies for that because with the speed and volume of these changes and the lack of transparency for the poor old public it’s like trying to drink Coke from a fire hose!” who lives in the North Canterbury district of Hurunui is eternally grateful to her devoted husband Chris for the love and support he provides at home “When we first got together 15 years ago ‘I know you’re always going to have adventures so I will be your ahi kā,’ which is the person who stays back at the pā and is responsible for keeping the home fires burning That has been a constant source of relief and energy for me as is being a stepmother to three adult kids “Because I’m responsible for this little person and my moko I’m not stressed about the next iteration of the Resource Management reform because I need to read the latest chapter of Roald Dahl’s The BFG!” in spite of the “War on Nature” Nicola says she will always be an optimist when it comes to the environment “Putting the Hauraki Gulf in the show’s very first episode was deliberate because we wanted to show viewers that nature isn’t something that happens somewhere else – it’s right on the doorstep ofour biggest city that’s where nature is and we can all help to look after it “Obviously I’m a massive nature nerd I’ll wax poetic about the breeding habits of the Canterbury knobbled weevil for hours on end to anyone who’ll listen But what I’ve learned through my career in conservation and communication is that it’s the people who can turn things around and who give us hope.” Endangered Species Aotearoa screens 7.30pm Mondays on TVNZ 1 and streams on TVNZ+. To join Forest & Bird, visit forestandbird.org.nz The Aotea skincare founder talks to Viva about growing up on Great Barrier and finding success at home sharing insights into his nature-fuelled life and the island’s hidden gems Raised in paradise without a utility power grid or a mains water supply “even things like watching TV” were routinely out of reach for the man who went on to found therapeutic skincare company Aotea I always got jealous of all the things you can do in [Auckland City] but not on the island,” says Tama (Ngāti Rehua the more I realise how special the place is.” Despite its technological shortfalls and acute isolation lying at the outer reaches of the Hauraki Gulf roughly 90km from Auckland’s CBD there’s no questioning why he’s remained on Great Barrier Great Barrier is home to sprawling beaches and myriad outdoor activities cherished and protected by the 1200-odd community – including hapū Ngāti Rehua of Ngāti Wai tangata whenua of and kaitiaki over the island – and enjoyed by visitors but there’s nothing more like home for Tama His immediate family live on Great Barrier along with “the wider community and hapū on the Papakāinga on the northern side of the island.” takes its name from the Māori name for Great Barrier He speaks of the island as the company’s “namesake adding that Aotea derives its practices and teachings from “mātauranga Māori [Māori knowledge]“ Tama says mātauranga Māori ”manifests itself” in Aotea’s products using traditional Māori herbal remedies and extracts from flora like kawakawa and harakeke seeds for their therapeutic skincare range Tama and his hapū’s broad depository of mātauranga Māori has seen him leverage Great Barrier’s natural resources while encouraging their regeneration creating products that embrace rongoā Māori (the traditional Māori healing system) Active compounds and healing ingredients from native flora grown on the island are extracted for use in the products Tama makes the most of the island’s unique offerings and active way of living Here are Tama’s top tips for making the most of the best parts of Great Barrier Island If you want to venture out to Great Barrier the best way to get here is definitely by plane It’s four to five hours by ferry and then it’s about an hour and a half driving from Tryphena to where we are from at Motairehe Something I wish people knew before they visited Aotea is how its waste disposal system works The island has a bit of a rep for sustainability and a lot of people actually don’t know that you’re supposed to take your rubbish home with you It can be quite a mission if you’re not prepped for that My favourite cafe/restaurant on Great Barrier is My Fat Puku for the egg muffins head to any of the pubs on the island; they all tend to have the same feel as most rural pubs throughout the country My favourite place to buy groceries is the Fitzroy shop because I grew up so close to it markets or pop-up businesses on the island I’d say it’s better to look at what’s open over your visit There are a ton of little nooks with food being served you’ve just got to find the right time because they’re not open regularly The Burga Shak at Claris has some of the best burgers around My favourite thing to do on Great Barrier is to be near the water – whether it’s driving There are too many great spots for a hike to pick just one Any of the walks on the island are pretty world class Harataonga or Hirakimata tracks are heaps of fun I’ll head down to any of the clubs (Tryphena The Currach Irish Pub often has lots of good live music too Tāmaki Makaurau and its surroundings are full of surprises 18 Great Auckland Walks, Because The City Isn’t Just Restaurants And Shopping The Best Casual Eats, Drinks and Takeaways On Waiheke Island A low-key locals’ guide to the island that won’t break the bank Where To Go For The Best Alfresco Dining In Auckland These Tāmaki Makaurau restaurants offer courtyards Experience Luxury At Delamore Lodge’s Private Retreat On Waiheke Inside Cam Deynzer and Will Coleman’s Gorgeous Great Barrier Island Wedding Ceremony The pair married among family and friends in March A bloom of daffodils welcomed a stream of stars A new venture opening soon with a collection of 1300 bottles from a team of wine experts The active botanical skincare brand is rolling out in 50 Sephora stores from May 13 From sushi to souffle and blue cod tempura Jesse spotlights the very best of Ōtautahi spiced treat that turns carrots into something surprisingly sweet and snackable Beetroot is the secret ingredient in this chocolate orange cake Jeff Jetton is coming into Baltimore like a 747 ― loud and fast Toki Underground has not even opened its new location on Greenmount Avenue yet but Jetton has plastered the city with text-based billboards hyping up the ramen spot and positioning it as “a Baltimore thing.” One self-aggrandizing example lists Toki Underground below the names of prominent residents from Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall to fictional character Omar Little of “The Wire,” concluding: “Legends are made in Baltimore.” Another includes “Baltimore ramen” among such regional staples as Buffalo wings and Nashville hot chicken there’s what may be the most combative billboard: “Goodbye crab cakes The cheeky campaign reflects both Jetton’s ad world background — he co-founded a marketing agency — and the high hopes that he and city boosters have for Toki Underground which launches next Wednesday in the former Bottoms Up Bagels The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. Businesses like Toki and Black Acres Roastery help “prime the pump” for others to follow director of commercial revitalization for the Central Baltimore Partnership “It affirms the commitment that something is happening and people haven’t given up on Greenmount Avenue,” he said The Grill at Harryman House owner pleads guilty to federal tax charges The Dish: Church bar aimed to create a queer-friendly utopia. It went up in flames. Guinness to move Baltimore Blonde production to New York While nearby Waverly has seen new interest from restaurateurs and business owners — Red Emma’s recently opened a few blocks up and Peabody Heights Brewery is close by — Toki Underground is just south of that sharing the 2700 block of Greenmount with an anonymous-looking furniture company and several boarded-up row houses It’s not a strip of bars and restaurants.” Jetton is quick to say he doesn’t want to turn Greenmount Avenue into a D.C “Baltimore has its own identity and people are protective of that Supporters of the project hope it will be a boon for the area offering a gathering place as well as relatively economical food and drinks in a neighborhood that hasn’t seen a sit-down restaurant in years branch has received multiple shoutouts from the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list and news of its arrival had local foodies and civic leaders abuzz which helped Toki procure $40,000 in state grants to help fund the restaurant’s buildout Toki also secured an additional $250,000 in tax rebates from the state through Project Restore which gives money to businesses setting up in previously vacant buildings The Baltimore Development Corporation kicked in a façade improvement grant of $7,500 and Central Baltimore Partnership helped land a $35,000 state grant towards construction There’s reason for all the goodwill — and all the good funding Jetton and Caillabet have demonstrated a desire to get to know the area where they’re setting up shop “They’ve gone to community association meetings “Folks a lot of times show up and they’re here and they’re going to make a profit from the community but … may not take it upon themselves to truly understand who and what is in the neighborhood.” Toki’s owners have also formed relationships with other business owners in the area including Eddie O’Keefe of Peabody Heights The brewery is soon to launch a “Speed Gal” ale in collaboration with the ramen spot “It’s exciting to see someone like Toki Underground which has had such a storied history in Washington “There’s so much opportunity on Greenmount Avenue,” an area he said tends to fly “under the radar of the rest of the city.” Inside the restaurant just before its soft opening, a sculpture of rotating skateboards hangs above the dining area where guests will sip cocktails and dig into the restaurant’s award-winning ramen A wall by the entrance has been plastered in stickers and embellished by local artists Wilson Ward Kemp and Lolo Gem A covered patio will offer additional seating a marked contrast to the restaurant’s comparatively tiny In the kitchen will be chef Lorena Rodriguez who says she is still undergoing the intense training necessary to prepare the restaurant’s signature Japanese-style ramen Similarly drawn by the Washington restaurant’s reputation was Shealyn Reuter who is taking over as front-of-house manager “It’s super innovative,” Reuter said of the concept She previously worked at Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar and said she thinks working at Toki is “going to push me and take me a different level.” The same could be said for Greenmount Avenue christina.tkacik@thebaltimorebanner.com Something went wrong. 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