Guests peruse the delights at a previous Chocolate Extravaganza held at Temple Shalom Temple Shalom will give chocolate lovers throughout the Ohio Valley the opportunity to satisfy their sweet tooths Sunday they’ll help the synagogue continue its mission to show its love to the community Temple Shalom’s 33rd annual Chocolate Extravaganza will be held from 1-3 p.m more than a dozen local chocolatiers will display their wares for the chocoholics of the region to choose from Proceeds from the event will go toward funding Temple Shalom’s community outreach projects like the interfaith Thanksgiving and 9/11 Memorial Service “It’s the community in terms of the breadth of the chocolatiers who participate our friends and neighbors who participate on the first Sunday of May every year,” he said “But it’s also that our Temple Shalom is so committed to the betterment of our wider Wheeling community deeply engaged in the well-being of this city and of this valley,” he said the West Virginia Northern Community College culinary group the Wheeling Park High School culinary group and the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Along with a wide array of chocolate treats guests also can enter a cake raffle to win one of 10 cakes donated from the community Dozens of door prizes donated from community members also will be given away “We feel very supported by the wider Wheeling community,” Lief said “And the Jewish community of Wheeling has been an active part of the Wheeling community for nearly two centuries We live as part of a community larger than ourselves and our Jewish values direct us to try not just to better our own lives but better the world we share with everyone else.” Not only can people attend the Extravaganza to snag their sweets but those who can’t attend can purchase tickets ahead of time and Temple Shalom members will select chocolates for them to pick up later For more information on having chocolates picked out and saved call Temple Shalom on Friday at 304-233-4870 Northern Panhandle Democrats have invited local federal officeholders — all Republican — to a town hall meeting .. | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site Passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour on July 10 Anna will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family Dear mother (“ma”) of Ann Dudok and her husband Mark Babka was cherished by her granddaughters Jenny Anna will also be missed by extended family and friends in Canada and Europe Anna was predeceased by her parents Stefan and Katarina Moric Anna and Jozef were the truest of soulmates they immigrated to Canada in 1970 from former Yugoslavia they worked side-by-side in numerous businesses within their community Anna was devoted to her Christian faith and church She cared for others by frequently hosting in her home and preparing beautiful meals Anna will live on in our hearts and memories Visitation will be held at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home July 15 from 10am until the Time of Service in the Chapel at 11am Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Wycliffe Canada Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com  Get Directions Central Chapel | (519) 253-72341700 Tecumseh Rd Banwell Chapel | (519) 253-723511677 Tecumseh Rd South Chapel | (519) 253-72363048 Dougall Avenue Proudly Canadian | Owned & Operated by Arbor Memorial Inc Jason OwensStaff writerSeptember 5 2024 at 8:02 PM UTC·2 min readKansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar aka "Chiefsaholic," was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison Thursday for multiple convictions related to a 16-month spree of bank robberies that started in March 2022 one count of money laundering and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines "Chiefsaholic" poses before Super Bowl LV between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa in 2021 Cox via Getty Images)As part of the plea agreement Babudar confessed to stealing more than $800,000 from 11 banks and credit unions in seven states including Iowa Babudar then laundered the proceeds through casinos Prosecutors said that Babudar brandished what appeared to be a gun during the robberies Per the Kansas City Star two bank employees who were victimized by Babudar testified or provided written statements at his sentencing hearing I think about the robbery before I go to work,” one victim wrote in a statement “I still have nightmares about my bank being robbed,” another said in court Babudar addressed his crimes during the hearing “Every day is a reminder of that shame I must carry,” he said Prior to the revelation of his bank-robbing spree, Babudar was a beloved figure among Chiefs fans and on social media. He was a regular at Chiefs games while dressed up in a wolf costume in homage to the team's mascot KC Wolf Prosecutors say that Babudar used the proceeds from his bank robberies to fund his attendance at Chiefs games and build the "Chiefsaholic" brand Babudar was initially arrested in December 2022 in Bixby he removed his ankle monitor and proceeded to rob two more banks He was captured by the FBI near Sacramento Babudar was initially scheduled to be sentenced on July 10 hours before the Chiefs kick off the NFL season in a home game against the Baltimore Ravens I was able to receive it for review in advance but since I was on an overseas trip at the time The "ZONe graffiti holic" product was previously released with four different designs by four artists "ZONe graffiti holic 2024," is the second installment While the product name on the packaging is listed as "ZONe graffiti holic," ZONe officially refers to it as "ZONe graffiti holic 2024," so I will be reviewing it as ZONe graffiti holic 2024 here as well I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries the sweetness and richness are surprisingly light and the refreshing peach tea flavor is enjoyable The tea flavor becomes more pronounced as you drink it forms a perfect peach tea flavor—refreshing and fruity ZONe graffiti holic 2024 has a flavor very similar (almost the same) to the 2023 release you’ll undoubtedly enjoy ZONe graffiti holic 2024 as well this is one of my favorite cans in the ZONe series The sugar content is on the higher side at 59.5g, so be careful not to drink too much. → Energy Drink Health Risks Ranking If you search for "ZONe graffiti holic" online you'll find several products with the same name and similar packaging This might cause confusion for consumers who are interested in learning more especially since ZONe tends not to include flavor names in their product titles はじめの数口はいいのですが、後になるとジンジャーっぽいような渋みが口と喉に残る感じがします。よくある紅茶系の炭酸飲料の甘みを増した印象です。 プロ野球エナジードリンク フットボールチーム その他エナジー系飲料一覧 Copyright(C) 2013.06 - 2025 Energy Drink Mania All Rights Reserved Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our mother and friend Donna Marie (Slade) Holic on Feb and spent many of their younger years enjoying camping and card games she enjoyed going to Belle and Ben’s basketball and baseball games; they were the joys of her life She was the proudest nanny and loved to brag about them to family and friends.  Ma had the 2 best sisters anyone could ask for Riding shotgun for “tea days” was always something she looked forward to.  she also loved a good game of Tarabish with her buddies Ma was very family-orientated and loved our “garage” gatherings for special occasions and family breakfasts She absolutely adored watching all the babies play.  Survived by the most caring husband Michael best son in law Ronnie and her most prized possessions Belle (Nolan) She is also survived by her beautiful sisters Wendy Slade (Garnet) brothers Blair Slade (Jennifer) and Kevin Slade (special sister Donna) Sister-in-Law’s Cecilia (Kenny) and Ann Marie (Mel) Our family would like to send the most sincere thank you to the doctors and nurses at the ICU unit in the CBRH You are nothing short of angels on earth.  a private family service will take place.  Image: Dynamite Imagery / FreeDigitalPhotos.net « Back I think about having an egg first thing in the morning I’ve never met a sandwich that isn’t the better for a fried egg I will eat an omelet for dinner and not think twice the first city location of a cheekily named Indian eatery Egg-O-Holic serves dozens of Gujarati-style egg dishes ranging from soupy curries to flavorful heaps of rice to double-decker egg panini start there: The anda masala holds one layer of chopped boiled egg in a tingly gravy and one layer of grilled white cheese and raw vegetables between crisp griddled bread you may end up with a plate of surti gotalo ($9.99) a tomato-egg curry topped with two sunny-side-up eggs and one thin roti for scooping which seemed to contain equal amounts of egg It’s as rich as risotto and as green as the Chicago River on St then you can turn to the small nonegg section of the menu and enjoy But this menu makes me want to skip everything else and go on an egg bender Tags: , , , Chicago magazine newsletters have you covered Leaf KYOTO Store Locations SPICE HOLIC a restaurant specializing in authentic spiced curry that can be enjoyed from 8:00 a.m. Kyoto) opened on the first floor of a building in Karasuma Takatsuji where you can enjoy authentic spiced curry from 8 am one is greeted by an exotic space with a lightning motif and red bricks The store was designed by Tadahiro Butsugan of ABOUT the same firm responsible for NOTA SHOP and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten The impactful design expresses the strength of spices This unique space offers two types of curry menus each made with a special attention to spices One is a chicken curry sublimated from the South Indian stir-fry dish "pepper fry," and the other is a keema curry with minced chicken meat and root vegetables The complex aroma of spices spreads like an innazuma and is sure to become an addiction (holic) SPICE HOLIC] is pioneering a new food culture in Kyoto They are considering opening a bar serving spiced food in the evening We can't take our eyes off of their future development Sign In Register because a food court stall known for selling giant mango mochi is opening a second location Rice Holic officially opened its second shop inside Richmond's Empire Centre food court on Sept The shop became viral for its giant slice of mango wrapped in chewy glutinous rice flour which can be ordered online and picked up from the shop's Admiralty Centre and Empire Centre locations Rice Holic is also known for its various rice bowls like the Taiwanese pork chop bento fried rice salmon scallop fried rice and golden prawn fried rice with salted egg yolk sauce The food court stall also sells snacks like Hong Kong-style fried turnip cake deep-fried fish tempura sticks and drinks like winter melon tea grass jelly milk tea and fresh mango slush Rice Holic will also have special sandwiches and egg rolls at its new Empire Centre location It's new location is at 1130 - 4530 No Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing 2017Buena Vista Images/Getty ImagesSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyAll products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links As a former New Yorker, it’s likely that I’ve uttered the phrase, “I’m so busy” about 10 billion times. Like navigating the L train, it’s a badge of honor to be inundated with something—anything—that qualifies as busyness. In fact, when someone politely asks how you’re doing, it may be rude to give them a bear hug and tell them you’ve had the flu but it’s perfectly acceptable to inform them that you’re tells SELF that our brain does not like to be idle and that even though it’s only about 3 percent of our body weight it uses 20 to 25 percent of our daily energy supply so we don't just engage ourselves in conversations but rather in work and activities that have a goal,” he says “That cultural orientation arises from a belief that what you accomplish is a signal of your value." the more that you are valued as a person,” Markman notes And it seems that everyone I know is busy being accomplished these days Retired folks are swamped with garden club and step aerobics while children’s calendars are jam-packed with everything from tiny tumbling to foreign language passed the busyness obsession on to our children but unstructured play is also an important part of growing up It is something that is missing for many kids amidst the dance lessons I would often complain to my mother of boredom (I’m certain that I never once had a play date outside of my own siblings.) Of course As a full-time working (and mostly single) mother who often took on side jobs for extra cash being busy was non-negotiable and something she’d never think to boast about I began walking much faster, often shoving into people who might be blocking the sidewalk, joyfully snapping photos of tall buildings. “MOVE!” I’d yell inside of my head; I had to get to my JOB! Once there, I became even busier with no spare time to stop for a lunch break eating expensive and sad salads at my desk and complaining about working late into the evening we’ll make plans three months in advance because we have This explains the work->stress->unhappiness spiral that I had created by living in a bustling city The long work day and commute time left few hours for me to enjoy the things I loved in life And so, my husband and I moved I often filled my long and “productive” days with mindless hours on social media because having free time meant something was wrong But being busy for the sake of being busy meant I still wasn’t doing those things I loved and wanted to make time for (aka And I wasn’t becoming any more accomplished through my forced busyness So I asked Markman how to embrace my free time His advice: Stop using social media and other online distractions as time fillers He suggests setting the goal to answer emails within 24 hours of receiving them but not necessarily within the first hour after they arrive “Check your email a few times a day rather than several times an hour engage with other social media channels occasionally rather than constantly That will free up blocks of time to work on bigger projects and create opportunities to get away from work a bit.” By following Markman’s advice—which really was so simple, but I needed to hear it from someone else—and starting my workday promptly at 7 A.M., it’s allowed me to log a full day’s work by 4 P.M. That also happens to be the ideal time for an afternoon bike ride Or pouring a glass of wine and getting cozy on the couch there’s an incredible amount of joy in these simple pleasures that I was missing out on while being such a busybody We can all benefit from taking a few minutes to reflect on why we’re so busy work and other obligations are tough to control But if you find you’re making yourself busy for the sake of being busy or fill it with something that fulfills you Love, Lucy is the New School Free Press’ weekly advice column, where editors share thoughtfully researched solutions to questions about your life. Send submissions via email to nsfplovelucy@gmail.com or through Love, Lucy’s official Google Form I have a friend that I love so much but every time we go out we need to take a picture I literally wanna do what bad bunny did to that one fan trying to get a picture with him How do I tell her that we can go out without it being on social media?” – L.W I know it’s been a while since middle school, which is likely the last time you heard about Greek mythology, but it might behoove you to think back for a moment. Did you ever learn of Narcissus?  No worries if you’ve forgotten – here’s the abridged version:  had been prophesied to never love anyone but himself He became so enamored with his own reflection in a pool of water that he was frozen that way – turned into a Narcissus flower (or what we call a Daffodil) forever leaning over to peer at himself in the pond I’m not trying to say that your friend is a narcissist or that she’s doomed to be swallowed by her own reflection but it’s a fairly apt analogy for the kind of crooked fate you’re trying to help your friend avoid tactfully taking criticism is not an easy skill to learn Now one more time let’s run it back to primary school to visit our old friend the “I” statement when you’re trying to get through to someone who’s already fairly self conscious – be it in a good or bad way – it might be best to put the emphasis on yourself to not make them hyper aware of yet another thing they might need to work on So I’d start here:unpack the way your friend’s behavior makes you feel It’s always wise to get your own thoughts and feelings in order before bringing another party into the conversation Why does their behavior specifically affect your experience Does it hinder your ability to spend quality time with them “you don’t have to photograph every event because it’s annoying and vain,” – not that you’d be that callous.  It’s often more effective to highlight your own feelings than to verbalize judgments or observations you’ve made about the other person. People don’t like to be called out, and this way you might be able to avoid some of the hostility and defensiveness that comes with being shown something not so lovely about oneself. We’re not in the business of shaming people into changing at least if you’re looking for an actual adjustment in awareness or behavior Having a candid confrontation with someone you care about is difficult But it’s also how we grow in relationships and how we weed out the people who might be in our story for a chapter or two instead of being a true supporting character Noticing things in our friendships that need work is just proof that we’re changing – a natural If your friend is meant to stick it out and be a forever part of your life, showing them you care enough to bring up the awkward and harder things will only bring you closer to each other Being willing to undertake the task of kneading through those problems will allow the relationship to grow deeper keeping it to yourself or hoping it might resolve on its own isn’t always advised We’ve all been told not to bottle our feelings You’re almost always better off just being honest and honoring your own emotions and you deserve to feel just as seen and heard.  or to at least alleviate some of the pressure of initiating a confrontation that could easily turn into a ‘you vs it could be useful to back up what you’re saying Because there’s actually evidence for the argument that staying present is best and it might strengthen your case to show her that it’s not just you who thinks she should leave her phone in her bag for the night The age of the iPhone has had us all questioning at one point or another whether always having a camera on us and constantly documenting our activities is actually helping us experience and remember the events better The omnipotent NPR people have graciously answered this question for us, and they found out that behavior like your friend’s actually encourages our brains to “outsource” or “offload” the memories we hyper-document you’re really only educating them and helping their hippocampus hold onto all the dirty deets of ladies night Chances are good that your friend is already aware of their behavior, at least to some degree, and that this conversation won’t come completely out of left field. But it still might sting a bit to have someone close to them take issue with it, especially in a day and age where people watch concerts and fashion shows through their screens while they tape them Constantly photographing has become so normalized and maybe this is the kind and gentle wake-up call that your friend really needs to help her stay grounded in her own life.  Cushioning your communication by using “I” statements and ‘backing up’ your opinion with an objective-as-possible memory study should really help absorb the ick here – and prove that you’re invested enough to bring more to the conversational table than frustration and opinions Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Every fashion enthusiast knows that Fifth Avenue is one of the… a monthly series where Lang student Luna… What have you accomplished in the last 24 hours Lucy is the New School Free Press’ weekly advice column,… The loyal followers of this southeast ’cue joint can easily justify their obsession a few minutes before Smoke-a-Holics opened its doors at 11 a.m. I joined a line of Smoke-a-Holic veterans and newbies eager for a taste of slow-smoked barbecue goodness like a performer parting the curtain to see how many people are in the audience Derrick Walker peers out from the front door to see an eager audience ready for their ’cue He cheerfully gets everyone in line situated inside to make the maximum use of space for the 20 or so people one can hear the sound of steady chopping as Walker’s kitchen crew busily fills orders This journey to an in-demand pitmaster started when Walker was about 12 years old he helped his grandfather at family functions by starting and stoking the fire of his offset trailer smoker When he and his wife were able to get their own place he had what he described as a “rinky-dink” trailer smoker that would allow him to make barbecue for family and friends and he started taking orders and doing pop-ups in the Meadowbrook neighborhood in the early 2000s — well before pop-ups became a trend Walker realized how far his passion and skills could take him when he discovered the world of competitive barbecue and he registered the name Smoke-a-holics for catering and event vending he got to know and became friends with the local craft barbecue community that includes the folks from Panther City BBQ and they collaborate rather than compete as they work in tandem to grow Fort Worth’s reputation as a barbecue destination the owners of Panther City BBQ offered Walker a trailer they were no longer using Fort Worth’s unstoppable demand for barbecue and Walker’s hard work allowed him to not only pay off that trailer within a year but he was also able to start thinking about opening a brick-and-mortar location When a location on the southeast side of Fort Worth opened up it seemed as if fate brought him back to serve his old neighborhood it’s clear that he’s filling a void for nearby residents He’s had lines out of his door since opening day a new customer questions the fuss and asks if it is indeed “that good” Several other customers knowingly chime in with confidence “Yes!” One goes so far as to say you’ll be hooked after this visit we make our way to picnic benches in a small grassy seating area near the wood structure that holds the large Just like sitting in someone’s backyard for a friendly get-together and kids are playing while everyone surrounding us enjoys their meal Walker puts his own twist on Central Texas-style barbecue I can indeed taste the soul in his barbecue staples — ribs and brisket and sweet potato pie round out the menu selections with a homey touch His rib tips are a revelation and could easily put him on the map; they’re an all-at-once meaty and fatty nugget that has a sweet And his loyal customers are right — I’m hooked Josie Villa-Singleton is the owner of Eat This Fort Worth Food Tours You can follow her on Instagram at @eatthisfortworth VENICE — The city of Venice ethics compliance officer found no basis for the ethics complaint filed Nov against then-mayor John Holic by former Venice City Council Member Deborah Anderson for his fast-tracking the appointment of two members of the Venice Planning Commission in his last meeting as mayor Anderson was asking that the city nullify the appointments so that Mayor Ron Feinsod could choose his own candidates Holic nominated both Shaun Graser and Barry Snyder for reappointment ahead of the February expiration of their term and the five-member board present approved their reappointment unanimously He said at the time both men wanted to stay on the commission through the rewrite of the city’s land development regulations The complexity of that rewrite was cited by Holic as his main reason to reappoint Snyder who serves as chairman of the planning commission the Sarasota-based attorney contracted to serve as the city’s ethics compliance officer along with several other findings in discounting Anderson’s complaint “The ethics code of the City of Venice was never intended to deal with the rough and tumble which occurs during candidates’ campaigns for City Council or their aftermath unless of course there is a clear violation of the code,” Toale wrote in his disposition of the case “Most of these disputes have a political solution as does this dispute.” Toale also noted that city code would not have authorized him to nullify the appointments anyway Anderson asserts that Holic violated the city’s code of ethics for appropriate conduct nine times by nominating the two men She asserted a 10th violation for inappropriate conduct because he may improperly gain from the decision should either choose to donate for his 2020 campaign for the Sarasota County Commission Toale relied on an investigation conducted by Venice Human Resources Director Alan Bullock the man who would typically handle ethics issues When the city’s code of ethics was last authored then city manager Marty Black was the ultimate ethics compliance officer the code was rewritten to simply state the compliance officer would be the city manager or their designee No other area municipality or county has an in-house process for ethics investigations of elected officials with those cases typically filed with the state a spokesperson for the Florida League of Cities said the association does not track such matters The city tapped Toale as an ethics officer to deal with complaints filed against elected officials last September after Venice resident Dawn Champiny sought to file one with the city against then council member Bob Daniels who used his city-issued iPad to conduct a background search on her and then emailed the results to his wife’s private email address — an act that placed the results on the city’s public email web server Former Venice City Council member Sue Lang also filed a complaint with the city against Daniels that month claiming he lied about her during a campaign forum while he was running for mayor Venice Code Enforcement Officer George Nixon filed a complaint with the city against Daniels in October claiming that the council member threatened his job after the Oct 16 Venice Aviation Society candidate forum Those complaints opened the door for Anderson to file her complaint neither Champiny nor Lang properly filed their complaints with the city Nixon dropped his complaint after Daniels lost the election so the only investigation Bullock completed and delivered to Toale was the one filed by Anderson against Holic “Since Mayor Holic’s role in the reappointments was merely to propose them and since the proposal was subject to substantial discussion at the meeting then approved by the City Council Recent research suggests that processed foods that are high in added sugar and fat can be addictive chips and chocolate are among the foods that people said were hard to stop eating '+n.escapeExpression("function"==typeof(o=null!=(o=r(e,"eyebrowText")||(null!=l?r(l,"eyebrowText"):l))?o:n.hooks.helperMissing)?o.call(null!=l?l:n.nullContext||{},{name:"eyebrowText",hash:{},data:t,loc:{start:{line:28,column:63},end:{line:28,column:78}}}):o)+" \n '+(null!=(o=c(e,"if").call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2PreText"):l,{name:"if",hash:{},fn:n.program(32,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:63,column:20},end:{line:63,column:61}}}))?o:"")+"\n"+(null!=(o=(c(e,"ifAll")||l&&c(l,"ifAll")||n.hooks.helperMissing).call(r,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Text"):l,null!=l?c(l,"cta2Link"):l,{name:"ifAll",hash:{},fn:n.program(34,t,0),inverse:n.noop,data:t,loc:{start:{line:64,column:20},end:{line:70,column:30}}}))?o:"")+" A judge ordered the Kansas City Chiefs superfan who committed a series of bank robberies to pay $10.8 million to a Bixby teller he threatened with a gun in December 2022 $3.6 million for inflicting physical harm and emotional distress and $7.2 million in punitive damages did not immediately respond to a request for comment Garcia's attorney, Frank Frasier, acknowledged Monday that it will be a challenge to collect the money. Babudar was unemployed and living in cars at the time of his crimes. He reached a federal plea agreement in February admitting to stealing more than $800,000 in 11 robberies across seven states and laundering the proceeds through casinos The plea deal requires him to pay at least $532,675 in restitution to the financial institutions he robbed "But the point is two things," Frasier told ESPN say he does the Lifetime or Hallmark movie .. anything he obtains from that will be paid to his creditors "The second part overall is this: The judge sent a message that you cannot profit from crime Babudar, 29, built a large social media following as @Chiefsaholic on X and Instagram, cultivating the image of an ambitious, generous young man who enjoyed gambling, Kansas State sports and, most of all, the Chiefs. However, an ESPN investigation revealed that much of what he portrayed about himself online was not true after fleeing the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union where he pointed at black CO2 pistol at Garcia and demanded she give him "the 100s" or he'd put a bullet in her head He was released on bond in February 2023, and a month later, after receiving $100,000 in winnings from two bets on the Chiefs, escaped. He evaded authorities for nearly four months before being apprehended July 7 Babudar is currently at Leavenworth federal prison in Kansas and is scheduled to be sentenced in July Frasier said Garcia had to leave her job after the robbery and is still dealing with the trauma of the crime "She'll never be able to go back into work in banking I know this sounds crazy, but sometimes, fictional characters become your friends. After plunging head-first into M.C. Beaton’s best-selling Agatha Raisin Mystery Series (Minotaur) that’s exactly how I feel about the blundering Her misadventures are so over-the-top hilarious and her cast of supporting characters is so colorful that you wish they were your friends And who wouldn’t want to visit a pal who lives in a cozy cottage in the Cotswolds (Carsely was a quaint village free of murders until Agatha arrived!)  Agatha Raisin possesses all the personality flaws I wouldn’t tolerate in real life but she thrills me Perhaps it’s because Agatha has a heart of gold which is probably pickled from all the alcohol she’s guzzled determination and insecurities make me root for her to find happiness like the rest of us and I’m hoping to convert you as well with my favorite Agatha adventures Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (Book 1) Middle-aged workaholic Agatha Raisin always dreamed of retiring to a cozy village in the Cotswolds After years of busting her chops as one of London’s top PR reps sells her agency and moves to the village of Carsely and her thatched-roof cottage on Lilac Lane abrasive personality is an impediment to making friends in her new town so she decides to “go local” by entering a local baking contest Agatha purchases her entry from an upscale delicatessen in London believing that a blue ribbon will make her the toast of Carsely Her recipe for social advancement sours when Judge Cummings-Brown keels over dead after eating her quiche making her even more of an outsider until she helps capture the culinary killer the book introduces readers to a colorful supporting cast: former assistant Roy Silver neighbor/love interest James Lacey and Detective Bill Wong who all prove that Agatha is more lovable than she believes Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage (Book 5) wedding bells are finally ringing for Agatha which Agatha has neglected to reveal to her fiancé; she’s still married to her first husband She hasn’t seen or heard from Jimmy in thirty years and believing (and hoping) he’s dead of alcohol poisoning she’s ready to gallop down the aisle with James … until Jimmy stumbles into Carsely on the eve of their nuptials Agatha faces murder charges when Jimmy is found strangled the next morning everyone in Carsely believes she’s a murderess He and Agatha discover both Jimmy’s nefarious past and the other suspects who’d want him permanently silenced Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist (Book 6) No one can ever accuse Agatha of giving up on love She’s determined to win James back and departs Carsely to track him down at their intended honeymoon location of Cyprus Until she can pinpoint his exact whereabouts obnoxious tourists who are not who they seem The murder of one tourist at a disco reunites James and Agatha the two then playing amateur detective to find the killer and prove their innocence Beaton treats the reader to a marvelous romp around Cyprus Agatha’s excessive attempts to rekindle a romance with James and all hell breaking loose when Sir Charles Fraith appears on the island Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham (Book 8) Feeling her age and nursing the rejection by her flame Agatha succumbs to the charms of a handsome charming hairdresser in the neighboring village of Evesham John not only rescues her coiffure from a bad home-dye-job but suggests that they become working partners for a chain of salons around the UK When Agatha notices the fear he induces in some of his clients Agatha and Sir Charles embark on a quest for proof of the crime and discover much more than they bargained for John drops dead in his salon while Agatha is on the scene and Agatha finds herself follicles-deep in the catty local salon scene … and another scandal Hilarious and disastrous hairdos follow as Agatha helps unmask the killer Agatha doesn’t want anyone in the village of Carsely She flees to the seaside resort of Wyckhadden to recuperate where she checks into a Victorian hotel inhabited by guests who are as ancient as the knights of armor on display The occult comes to visit when Agatha purchases a love potion and hair regrowth tonic from the resident witch 1 but is also introduced to a handsome detective who falls for her upon drinking the love potion … until Sir Charles Fraith arrives in Wyckhadden to muck things up Poor Agatha can’t catch a break with men or murder or her precious mink coat as she investigates who actually silenced the Witch of Wyckhadden Agatha Raisin and the Love From Hell (Book 11) Agatha finally realizes her dream — marriage to James Lacey — and it is a nightmare James has been a confirmed bachelor and world traveler those ways are on a direct collision course with Agatha her brashness and — gasp — doesn’t want her working outside the home There is only so much compromise a woman can take Both have stubbornly kept their respective neighboring cottages and decide to separate a heart-stricken Agatha discovers he’s been having an affair with an old flame which makes his disappearance look dodgy when Melissa is found bludgeoned in her home steps up to help “Aggie” discover Melissa’s murder and clear James’ good name Will James and Agatha ever find happiness together Amazon IndieBound but it’s never too early for Agatha to plan her old-fashioned Christmas extravaganza Her private detective agency is thriving and she receives a mysterious note from a wealthy woman suggesting that one of her children is going to kill her on her impending eightieth birthday Agatha and Sir Charles are witnesses to Phyllis’ big announcement; next week Phyllis intends to change her will to disinherit her children She’s planning to sell her Downton Abbey-esque estate to build a technical college dedicated to her late husband the matriarch is poisoned at lunch and dies which presents the perfect motive for murder Seventeen-year-old Toni Gilmour becomes Agatha’s protégé they interview the four ungrateful siblings the sullen villagers and old acquaintances who bore grudges against Phyllis and vice versa will James return from his travels to attend the party and a jilted Agatha escapes to Istanbul to mend her heartbreak When James and Felicity appear at two of the archeological sites she’s visiting Agatha returns home to lick her wounds and is seduced by a suave Frenchman who is a friend of the bride-to-be All fingers point to either Agatha or James because he’s admitted his second thoughts about the impending nuptials to Felicity’s family … and to Agatha herself who jokingly remarked that he should “shoot” Felicity Felicity’s family hires Agatha to find the killer With the help of Agatha’s youthful and photogenic assistant Toni they track down the killer in an international manhunt Agatha finds herself embroiled in a gruesome murder when she’s hired to investigate industrial espionage at the Morrison Battery manufacturing plant Agatha becomes a laughingstock when she and her spunky assistant Toni discover along the roadside what appears to be a severed leg They are redeemed when they uncover the actual dead body of the plant manager’s secretary who suspiciously is wearing the identical shoe and stocking as the fake leg From the moment Sir Charles announced his engagement Agatha suspected that his fiancé it was a marriage of convenience designed to extricate him from mountains of debt she can help Charles escape from Mary’s clutches before she drives him crazy leading Agatha and her loyal crew to investigate the world of horse shows They discover Mary’s nasty reputation in the equestrian circle while the murder suspects multiply like flies around a horse’s tail Agatha Raisin returns to investigate the murder of “The Admiral,” a gardener notorious for his heavy drinking Chief Inspector Wilkes dismisses the death as an accident especially after her agency receives a tip that the Admiral’s death was indeed no accident James Lacey encourages Agatha to investigate which once again leads to adventure and danger Agatha Raisin mysteries are like an adult version of Scooby-Doo The reader never knows what unexpected madcap craziness Agatha will bamboozle her crew into at the local pub The plots are always creative and believable and the killer is always the least likely suspect has said “Marion put a lot of herself into Agatha although her own character traits were exaggerated out of all proportion Agatha says and does things that Marion never would have but may often have wanted to.” Marion knew everything about Agatha Beaton’s legacy and our treasured friendship with the formidable Agatha will continue for many uproarious mysteries to come Jodé Millman is the author of the “Queen City Crimes” Series novels inspired by true crimes in the Hudson Valley She has been the recipient of the Independent Press and Independent Publisher Bronze IPPY Awards and was a Finalist for the Romance Writers of America Daphne DuMaurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense and the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award the host/producer of The Backstage with the Bardavon podcast and the creator of The Writer’s Law School You must be logged in to post a comment © 2025 BookTrib.. 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Real Estate Banking & Financial Services Personnel Announcements Do not sell or share my personal information: Czech and Slovak farmers and food producers driving dozens of pieces of heavy agricultural machinery met at the Hodonin-Holic border crossing on Thursday to block the road and express their opposition to the Mercosur agreement and to food imports from third countries February 27 (TASR) - Czech and Slovak farmers and food producers met at the Hodonin-Holic border crossing on Thursday to block the road and express their opposition to the Mercosur agreement and to food imports from third countries.        According to Slovak Farm and Food Chamber head Andrej Gajdos the border crossing was closed between 10 a.m diverting traffic from the town of Holic towards the town of Skalica "The basic message of this protest was to express dissatisfaction with foreign policy as well as with trade with third countries and with the upcoming agreements with Mexico and Thailand," Gajdos told TASR.        Czech Agricultural Chamber president Jan Dolezal noted that third countries commonly use substances that are banned in Europe "We have bans on the use of certain plant protection products here we don't use antibiotics to such an extent while these things are commonly used there and we perceive this as a threat to food safety in our countries and as a potential threat to our consumers," Dolezal told TASR.        The farmers expect politicians to consider their arguments and demand the exclusion of the farm and food sector from agreements with third countries.        The Slovak and Czech farmers were later joined by their peers from Hungary and Austria "The Germans are protesting at the border crossings with the Czech Republic," said Dolezal Mindy and Danny run into trouble when Danny tells his new priest After five years of socking away extra cash had been working full-time jobs and hustling on the weekends inside a sweltering barbecue food truck We had everything ready to buy a house,” Derrick said She insisted they put their original plan on the back burner so the couple could instead buy a barbecue joint I thought this is it—it’s time,” Kesha told me standing in the pit room at Smoke-A-Holics BBQ in Fort Worth The couple opened the doors August 1 to a line that stretched down the sidewalk and the neighborhood’s demand for their barbecue hasn’t let up since Kesha hadn’t been so sure about Derrick’s previous barbecue venture he’d bought a trailer-mounted smoker of dubious quality The grates sat on the bottom,” he said of the smoker fashioned from an old water heater and I made it work.” Derrick loaded that smoker with meat and parked it outside Kesha’s salon His barbecue got so popular the police would stop to shoo the line of people out of the parking lot “I was doing pop-ups before pop-ups were cool,” Derrick told me Kesha was impressed enough with his sales to let him trade up to a better smoker she suggested they upgrade to a food truck Derrick convinced his wife and son to help him operate the truck on weekends He didn’t want to bring on an investor but the family didn’t have enough money to pay for the used trucks he was finding for sale That’s when his old friends Chris Magallanes and Ernie Morales who operate Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth which the Walkers could pay out of their profits each month Smoke-A-Holics BBQ was on the road starting in July of last year It didn’t seem like an ideal location for a number of reasons This area of southeast Fort Worth is changing rapidly and Smoke-A-Holics is part of the revitalization The Walkers created a barbecue joint that showed off Derrick’s talent with Central Texas-style barbecue but they also wanted to make sure they served the neighborhood’s needs That means $11 for a giant stuffed baked potato and $17 for a three-meat plate that would easily feed two people but it’s just $6 a pound for the ribs tips I asked him if it was a challenge to strike that balance “If you feel like it’s a good value but I need it to be profitable,” he said “I don’t need to add $2 or $3 a pound to reach the next tax bracket.” I got in line behind two black women and a black man Four black men in ties walked in behind me I was one of only two white people in the restaurant I point this out only because I’m rarely in the minority at a barbecue joint where the lines form before the place opens and never at a by-the-pound place serving smoked meats lovingly arranged on trays as some did on Twitter when I pointed it out a black man serving barbecue in a black neighborhood You don’t go to these places and a see a line of black people a mile long,” but such is the demand he has enjoyed every weekend since opening Some of those new customers aren’t so sure about the difference between fatty and lean brisket Derrick recently posted a chart explaining the difference to the Smoke-A-Holics Facebook page There are also plenty of folks angry at him when the joint sells out The 1,000-gallon smoker in the back has already reached capacity they’re already considering an expansion The daytime staff is made up mostly of family is an extern from a culinary school in Fort Worth He graduates later this month and did his full externship at Smoke-A-Holics Derrick works the late nights and early mornings alone and that didn’t go so smoothly recently he pulls the finished briskets off the smoker and puts them in the warmer to hold overnight He then trims and seasons all the raw briskets that will go on the next morning the briskets weren’t done until 1 a.m he got home in time for two hours of sleep before he was back at the restaurant by 5 a.m Two employees were out of commission the next morning so he had to prep the meat and make the sides himself “Usually my ribs and everything go on about 6 a.m Early wrap.” I came in for lunch the next day and he said he hung his head when he saw me at the register I loved the sides of greens and Cajun cream corn made by Kesha (her Coca-Cola cake and banana pudding are also worthy) a concoction Derrick invented for the food truck A scoop of smoked mac & cheese goes in the bottom of a plastic cup A second visit showed me the version of Smoke-A-Holics I’d been hearing about The sliced brisket was phenomenally tender but also garlic and a few other things he wouldn’t divulge Slices of turkey were perfectly moist with just enough of the pecan smoke “I don’t have time to make sausage I don’t have the space either,” he admitted Broccoli rice casserole, which was very good He’s noticed the trend of Tex-Mex barbecue I joked that he might be the only new barbecue spot in Texas not serving some form of pork belly burnt ends “I don’t want to do what everybody else is doing,” he quickly retorted Do you.” That sums up pretty well why he returned home to serve high-quality barbecue to his old neighborhood Smoke-A-Holics BBQ1417 Evans Avenue, Fort WorthPhone: 817-386-5658Hours: Wed-Sat 11-7Pitmaster: Derrick WalkerMethod: Pecan and mesquite in an offset smokerYear Opened: 2019 This post was updated to correct the spelling of Chris Magallanes SARASOTA COUNTY — Venice Mayor John Holic filed paperwork Thursday to run for Sarasota County Commission District 5 in 2020 Though the County Commission is a partisan election so he would likely face both Republican and Democrat candidates in the general election READ MORE: South County news was among the 11,345 striking air traffic controllers fired by President Ronald Regan in 1981 Holic switched to Democrat and got into the brokerage business with A.G he registered with no party affiliation and ran for mayor in 2010 He won a three-way race against Harry Walia and Marshall Happer “I did that when I ran for mayor because it was a nonpartisan election and I stayed with it now because I want to do what’s right for the people,” Holic said “I don’t want to do what’s right for either party.” Holic won his second term unopposed in 2013 and bested Frankie Abbruzzino in 2016 to win his third term He thinks party-line votes both in Tallahassee and Washington have hurt both the state and federal government process they really should be listening to what the people say,” Holic said “The Republican Party isn’t always right and the Democratic Party isn’t always right is the first candidate to file for the District 5 seat that is occupied by current Sarasota County Commission Chairman Charles Hines who cannot run again because of term limits The November 2020 County Commission election will be decided by single-member districts as per the results of a voter-approved charter amendment referendum in 2018 So far, North Port Mayor Chris Hanks, a Republican, and North Port Charter Review Board chairman Cory Hutchinson Both Detert and Moran are eligible to run for a second term County commissioners are currently gathering population figures to determine whether they should redraw district boundaries this year which is prior to both the election and the 2020 census If the Sarasota County Commission decides to redistrict prior to the 2020 census who lives north of Center Road in unincorporated Sarasota County who cannot run for a fourth consecutive term as mayor could have run for one of two other City Council seats on the November 2019 ballot he opted for the County Commission race — though he said he does not plan to start campaigning until his current term is up in Venice Holic has been an advocate for construction of affordable housing and the economic redevelopment of the Seaboard area of Venice which is east of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of U.S though he points to Sarasota County’s unwillingness to entertain any discussion of creating a Community Redevelopment Agency for the Seaboard area — which includes unincorporated Sarasota County as well — as one of several areas where the county has refused to account for the needs of the municipalities I’ve been trying to sit down and talk with them about a CRA and the only answer I got back is ‘We don’t like CRAs didn’t you see what happened in Sarasota?” Holic said let’s talk about what went wrong and how we prevent it from happening again,” he added The city of Sarasota County and Sarasota County feuded over the payment schedule for the 30-year downtown Community Redevelopment Agency with the city insisting the county owed a final $5 million payment The city of Sarasota County and Sarasota County eventually worked things out and are currently contemplating a tax-increment financing district to fund The Bay Park Project negotiations between the city and county on a variety of subjects ranging from parks maintenance to consolidation of the fire department and later the city’s assumption of ambulance service have all been torturous “I haven’t changed it from the outside,” he said “Maybe I’ll have better luck talking from the inside.” a weekly feature written by Curtis Honeycutt It’s the time of year when we get outside and curse at weeds which means I’ll be refusing garden gloves in favor of the feeling of dark rich terra firma underneath my fingernails It’s time to get in touch with nature again and - ouch - I think I just got a splinter I have already gotten a splinter or two while gardening during this brief season but have you ever come across a splinter word a splinter word isn’t any word involving wood; in fact a splinter is part of a larger word used in forming a new “splinter” word.  An alcoholic suffers from an addiction to alcohol (the proper modern terminology is that someone suffers from alcohol use disorder).  More Grammar Guy: Placeholder names for every Tom, Dick and Harry It doesn’t stand alone as its own word but when someone talks about being a “shopaholic” or “pizzaholic,” we know what the other person means The “-holic” splinter denotes a dependence on something.  We know that “entertainment” is something created or performed for the amusement of others So when we see words like “edutainment,” “eatertainment” and “shoppertainment,” we know that those words relate to things that are created for your amusement would “intertainment” be entertainment designed specifically for the internet “-tainment” isn’t a suffix although “-ment” is a suffix having to do with an action or the result of an action More Grammar Guy: Some volcanic vocalic verbiage In politics, pundits love using the splinter -nomics. Derived from economics, talking heads fill airtime by taking a part of a politician’s name (usually the president) and turning the leader’s economic plans into a word. It started with “Reaganomics,” referring to President Ronald Reagan’s economic pillars Later we got “Clintonomics.” But my favorite of the -nomics to say is “Obamanomics.”  Many splinter words begin as slang and then creep into text messages conversations and even the seventh hour of the “Today Show.” If you’ve heard the word “mansplain,” that happens when a man explains something to a woman in a condescending way A “mockumentary” is a documentary that is purposefully poking fun at the traditional documentary film style I’d hate to grammarsplain this topic into the ground VENICE — Despite requests from both incoming mayor Ron Feinsod and former mayor Ed Martin that the matter should wait until Feinsod takes office the Venice City Council voted Tuesday to reappoint Barry Snyder and Shaun Graser to the Venice Planning Commission The terms of both men would have been up in February 2020 Mayor John Holic said he made the unusual move to nominate them because their institutional knowledge was too valuable to lose to keep continuity on the planning commision,” Holic said noting that the current board is overseeing the first full rewrite of the city’s land development regulations in two decades “It’s a long road to rewrite the LDRs; we couldn’t even get to it on the last comprehensive plan because we didn’t understand the last comprehensive plan,” he added referring to the 2010 document that was rewritten with a completely new plan adopted in 2017 The planning commission started working on rewriting the city land development codes in February 2018 Vice Mayor Rich Cautero was absent because of the birth of a new grandchild and Council Member Bob Daniels was absent because of a family medical emergency Martin — who preceded Holic as Venice mayor — said it would be a courtesy for the current board not to lock in the appointments before Feinsod and two new council members called the move a “blatant attempt to tie the hands of the council,” and later added “It’s clearly not appropriate and indicates that you are attempting to influence our city long after your term expires.” stressed that he didn’t know either individual and may have ultimately moved to have both men reappointed to the board Holic said the fact that Feinsod had no experience with Snyder and Graser was another factor in his decision to push for an early reappointment then later added that if the new council has an issue they can simply ask for their resignations “To sit here and say I’m preempting someone is really a very naive statement,” Holic said but both Holic and Council Member Chuck Newsom who serves as the council’s liaison to the planning commission said that while both men were interested in serving until the new land development regulations are complete neither wanted to serve full three-year terms “We have two people here that we want to keep,” Newsom said He later added that ultimately the new city council will have to vote to adopt the new land development regulations The decision to reappoint Snyder and Graser offered one last chance for Holic and Martin to spar while Holic is in office Martin frequently commented on city issues on his “Inside Venice” Facebook page and Holic had his predecessor removed from chambers while he tried to rebut a statement made by Daniels Holic took a veiled jab at Martin when he said that he would never post comments critical of the next board on Facebook nor would he appear during public comment to question their decisions • Unanimously approved a ban on the use of gear typically associated with shark fishing while on the Venice Municipal Fishing Pier as well as limiting anglers to only one fishing line in the water at a time The new ordinance also calls for the posting of markers prohibiting swimming within 150 feet of the pier and it designates the remainder of Brohard Beach by the pier and Venice Beach as swimmer-first locations rollerblading and skateboarding on the pier A motion by Mitzie Fiedler to remove the one-line limit failed on a 3-2 vote with Fiedler and Helen Moore in dissent • Voted to appoint Chuck Newsom as vice mayor • Approved the first reading of a zoning amendment Tuesday that would allow for development of 116 multi-family residences on a 15-acre parcel that was once the subject of a Bert Harris Act claim located just east of Aston Gardens and north of Pelican Point All three council members who will be sworn in Nov The new council will have to vote on the second reading • Approved a preliminary plat for Arcata Del Sol that would allow for 20 townhomes built on a 3.260-acre tract of land on East Venice Avenue • Approved the second reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of an acre of property at 498 Substation Road from Sarasota County RMF-2 to city of Venice RMF-4 The land is a former enclave that was annexed by interlocal agreement with Sarasota County in 2002 The change would allow for the construction of as many as 18 homes on the property • Voted to draft an ordinance regulating the use of single-use plastic drinking straws on city-owned property following a presentation by Stevie Freeman-Montes sustainability manager for the city of Sarasota explain the city’s regulatory efforts Mayor John Holic noted that the city of Venice could implement something similar with sidewalk cafes because the outdoor seating is on public property • Ratified the collective bargaining agreement for 2020-22 with the American Federation of State • Approved a $23 million bond issue by Village On The Isle • Bid farewell to Mayor John Holic and council members Bob Daniels and Jeanette Gates Holic and Gates each received plaques for their service as he was excused from the meeting for a family medical emergency • Excused both Daniels and Vice Mayor Rich Cautero from the meeting Cautero missed the meeting because of the birth of a grandchild Dollar on how the online questionnaire will work for the 2020 census • Heard a presentation from Debbie Borza of Project Housing Our People Everywhere • Received an update from Venice Fire Chief Shawn Carvey and EMS Division Chief Nathan McManus on the rollout for the city’s new emergency medical service Carvey noted that they have already extended contracts to 10 paramedics The other tree will start working in March which is when the city will staff its first fire engine with paramedics so it can provide advanced life support service • Received an update from Venice Police Chief Tom Mattmuller on the construction of the new public safety facility which currently on budget and on track for a June 2020 opening The project is currently 35 percent complete with 99 percent of the contractors locked in on bids Mattmuller said there was enough in the budget to purchase a 30-year warranty for the roof • Received an update on Make A Difference Day form Jim Foubister “Venice Cares to Find a Cause,” an outreach event set for 11 a.m The hope is that the event will provide a single place were snowbirds can learn about volunteer opportunities SEARCHThe global authority in superyachting The 60 metre motor yacht Light Holic has been listed for sale by SSH Maritime Accommodation is laid out as a main deck master suite with a private terrace Samsung television screens and en-suite bathroom facilities The full beam saloon is fitted with cream carpeting and has wide windows allowing the sunlight to stream in a bar and an entertainment centre including a large screen Samsung television and a Kaleidescape on-demand audio and video system combine to create a spectacular entertainment area Forward is a formal dining area seating 12 guests Outdoor spaces are a prime feature of this yacht for sale with both aft decks offering comfortable chairs and tables to create ideal al fresco entertainment and dining opportunities Then there is the sundeck which comes with an array of sun loungers a large Jacuzzi and a dining area sheltered by a custom hard top A special feature is the elevator which runs through all decks Twin 1,500hp Caterpillar diesel engines give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a range of 4,800 nautical miles while comfort at sea and in port comes from Naiad zero-speed stabilisers Lying in Athens, Greece, Light Holic is asking €36 million. Latest news, brokerage headlines and yacht exclusives, every weekday SubscribeSign up to our newslettersSign up to BOAT International email newsletters to get the latest superyacht news Boat International Media Ltd © 2008 - 2025 Content presented under the "BOAT Presents" logo is an advertising feature and Boat International Limited has been paid to include this content Derrick Walker started doing pop-ups before it was cool Armed with a culinary degree and a competition pedigree he finally landed a permanent spot near Hillside Park two years ago with the help of his wife The usual suspects are on the self-described “Tex-Soul” menu among them moist brisket with a peppery bark and tender pork ribs But skipping the juicy turkey and chicken would be a mistake Wrap up your order with the banana pudding or Coca-Cola cake Editor’s note: Smoke-A-Holics on Evans Avenue was among the Fort Worth businesses featured in Texas Monthly’s 2021 roundup of the state’s top barbecue restaurants – but we were way ahead of ‘em The Fort Worth Business Press honored Smoke-A-Holics and owner Derrick Walker with the Small But Mighty Award at our 2020 Top 100 event Here’s the story we wrote about Walker and his business Derrick Walker began his culinary journey as a young boy sitting on a tall kitchen stool following his grandmother’s directives to break down collard greens and shuck peas and corn as she prepared dinner Walker still remembers the time his young taste buds were awe struck when he was introduced to briskets by his grandfather who had a smoker on a trailer – the first one he ever saw – and taught him how to start a fire The barbecue flame that burns inside Walker’s brain was sparked a long time ago He always enjoyed cooking and knew he would do well when given the opportunity.But opportunities were scarce in Southeast Fort Worth neighborhood of Walker’s youth Walker got his first job working at a Taco Bell location and then for Pizza Hut Walker worked up and down the channel at Baylor All Saints Healthcare System He then worked his way up to get into management roles; becoming a supervisor while also finishing up with culinary school on the side he was also playing off and on with some of his food business ideas His first venture was selling barbecue through a trailer-mounted smoker and doing pop-ups around the city more than a decade ago He also provided catering services.Walker bought a food truck in 2018 and would run it every weekend His cooking became a hit as people crammed together to get their orders in.When the opportunity to expand finally came the pit master who specializes in “Texas style BBQ with a soulful twist” did not hesitate.He and his wife site of a former bakery requiring fair amounts of repairs and upgrades on Evans Avenue did the trick.“My most challenging time was the first two weeks I was open,” Walker says “It wasn’t because we didn’t have business It was because we had so much business that I was overwhelmed.” the lines of regular patrons and first-timers snake all the way to the parking lot building up an appetite for some prime brisket or smoked bologna or the special rib tips The restaurant has a custom-made smoker in the backyard pit room It has the capacity to cook about 1,000 pounds of meat Although the business hours notice says open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the front door sign at Smoke-A-Holics may read “closed” way earlier as they sell out quick and fast.Walker recently purchased the lot right next to the current restaurant site Smoke-A-Holics will be able to seat about 50 inside and about 25 outside in its patio area “Hopefully we’ll also get a beer and wine license and be able to have some cold beer on tap too TVs where you can watch the game and an expanded menu,” Walker says “I’ve always wanted to have a kind of fried meat We can expand our menu with some other barbecue related items as well.”Walker says his passion for cooking does not fade as he moves forward.His cooking and now his business have indeed come a long way “I play the hand I’m dealt and we’re doing all right,” Walker says Smoke-A-Holics BBQ1417 Evans Ave. Fort Worthwww.smoke-a-holicsbbq.com Company founded: 2006Founder: Derrick WalkerNumber of employees: Six Log in to leave a comment It seems obvious where Egg-O-Holic Yet there is more to the story for this quick-serve Indian restaurant that got its start in suburban Chicago "This is more about different flavors," franchisee Dhimant Patel said Egg-O-Holic has replaced Menya Ramen at 331 W with many items being scarce in central Ohio: lapeti -- a sort of burrito omelet stuffed with shredded hard-boiled eggs and cheese; surti gotalo -- spiced curry covered with two sunny-side-up eggs; and chapata anda -- a double-layered grilled cheese sandwich with sriracha-flavored boiled egg and vegetables More familiar dishes include the roti roll a type of bread folded around masala-spiced egg and cheese The Dublin Egg-O-Holic does not serve alcohol at this time masala chaas (made with salted buttermilk) and Rajwadi lassi (yogurt and ice cream topped with crushed cashews and almonds) founded the concept a little more than a year ago in Schaumburg egg dishes have become very popular," he said I eat these dishes three times a week when I'm there." He said he is considering adding more restaurants in Ohio but is focused on the success of the Dublin location Dhimant Patel's cousin and business partner said he likes the concept because there are few egg-based Indian restaurants in the U.S is that all these dishes are made to order," he said Satori Ramen Bar has opened in the North Market offers a full view of employees preparing authentic ramen noodle dishes In addition to dine-in and take-out orders toppings and uncooked fresh noodles packaged separately so customers can make soups at home Nishimura trained both in Japan and the U.S The Veggie Van is back and "better than ever," said Michelle Moskowitz Brown, executive director of Local Matters will deploy the Veggie Van in mid-July to underserved Columbus neighborhoods -- Linden the Hilltop and the Near East Side -- where residents have a persistent lack of healthful food options "Think of it as a big pop-up farmers market," offering fresh produce free on-site nutrition education and cooking demonstrations Patrons will be sold enough ingredients to make a meal for a family of four for less than $10 but because it was "ahead of its time" and lacked funding Local Matters was able to repurpose one of its vehicles and revive the program Listen to ThisWeek’s podcast series devoted to all things food-related in central Ohio: Get in on the discussion by joining our new Great Food Debate Facebook group. Check out our Staff Q&A, which is updated weekly. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo This hidden gem on the streets of Shibuya specialises in laksa, a spicy Southeast Asian noodle soup made with a rich shrimp-and-coconut broth. The small size laksa costs as little as ¥770, but if you want something a little lighter, the shan yu mazesoba-style noodles (from ¥880) marinated in shrimp oil are the way to go.  All the dishes can be customised, so if you can’t handle the heat, just ask for a lower spice level. Those who like spicy food can upgrade to ‘super hot’ for an additional ¥165. Plus, you can give your laksa a twist with toppings like cheese (¥165), egg (¥165), spinach (¥165), sausage (¥220) and lemon (¥88). Come here for lunch to get the set meal, which includes a bowl of laksa and a side of Singaporean chicken over rice (from ¥1320). The mild flavours of the chicken and rice pair well with the laksa, counterbalancing the spice from the soup. In the evening, the restaurant offers izakaya-style dining, so you can enjoy small bites like toast with dried fruit cream cheese or a cilantro lemon salad, while sipping on Tiger beer. If you’re a true laksa-holic, though, don’t worry – you can order a bowl of hearty laksa anytime. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Elisabeth Hasselbeck was the lone conservative voice on "The View" she stopped focusing on being right about the issues She wanted to be right with her fellow co-hosts CBN sat down with her to talk about her former co-workers "Ten years straight of being at The View table and holding one side of the table by yourself against four voices who are on the other side you get really good at being right about things And so now I kind of feel like a recovering 'right-a-holic' where 'Did I leave enough room in those discussions to be wrong enough to be right with the person?'" says Hasselbeck In her new book, Point of View Elisabeth writes about the insights she gained during her time as the only conservative co-host on 'The View' – as well as her stints on the shows "Survivor" and "Fox and Friends."  'So that we can be unified in love.' So what does that look like but wrong enough to hear the other person and be right with them.' Because I don't think He wants us wrong with one another I'm pretty sure it breaks his heart," she says Elisabeth also shares with her readers about the strong faith and resiliency her parents instilled in her from a young age And they just had this optimism and hope to them." While on "The View," Elisabeth gained notoriety for her heated debates with co-hosts Rosie O'Donnell I've seen how she loves my family and I've seen her heart and I see how she welcomes people who are not like her Our minds might not work the same and feel the same about certain things but I do think what we share is a love for people and a love for friendship." Another bright spot in her time at "The View" was working with the legendary Barbara Walters "She's like my broadcasting mom and professor in one She had tough love for me at times at work "If you have a mentor who's tough on you sometimes in a refining way how naturally curious she was to hear their story."   Elisabeth was let go from "The View" in 2013 prompting her to revamp her lifestyle completely "I've also had some health scares that have come up during really stressful times so I do believe that stress will push your body to an unhealthy place So we try to just maintain an active lifestyle and a fun one; this is God's body After her stint as co-hosting of the morning show Hasselbeck left after suffering bouts of exhaustion "I would wake up and needed the word of God yet I was still trying to do it on my own because I wasn't sure that I was qualified enough to be there," she says "Getting three hours of sleep for two years straight is unhealthy and brought me to my worst version of myself I think my departure from Fox was me saying but I don't have it.' I said it on my last day at Fox and when I announced it: 'It's time for my children and my family to get the best of me Elizabeth lives with her husband and three children in Nashville Through all of the recent life changes and transitions Elisabeth is often reminded of the 'paper bag lessons' she learned from an art teacher "I was trying to draw this old crinkly paper bag 'How am I going to draw this bag with all these dents and cracks and shadows 'I'm not asking you to draw the cracks and crinkles and cracks on the bag I'm asking to see how the light hits it and draw that Draw the light and you'll draw the bag.' And I did," Elisabeth recalls "So really that's kind of been how I think about all these situations Because that's God's word and truth and what He wants you to see whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial When you're working so hard to try to get through that you realize you can't do this on your own and there's the surrender." You are signing up to receive general newsletters from CBN. By signing up, you are consenting to our privacy policy You can specify preference after sign-up and opt out at any time A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization.