Valentine’s Day Dining at Home: Chef Nina Compton’s Spice-Crusted Pork Belly
The New Orleans restaurateur shares her recipe for peppery pork, served with celery root and apples prepared two ways. Pair it with one of 10 fresh Syrahs Chef Nina Compton s cuisine at Compère Lapin restaurant, in New Orleans Old No. 77 Hotel, takes cues from Caribbean and Creole cultures. (Denny Culbert) By Feb 5, 2021
St. Lucia–born chef Nina Compton spent her early career in the U.S. working for some seriously big names, landing a job at Daniel in New York City right after culinary school, followed by stints with chefs Norman Van Aken and Scott Conant in Miami.
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Virgin Hotels has plans open new properties in three locations this year.
This spring, the first opening is Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, followed by Virgin Hotels New Orleans this summer and Virgin Hotels New York City in the autumn.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and Miami are planned for 2022 and beyond, with numerous hotel management signings announced before year-end.
“As evidenced by our openings this year in these major cities, we are very optimistic about the return of travel despite the tremendous difficulties posed by Covid-19,” commented Raul Leal, chief executive of Virgin Hotels.
“We are not only thinking of the out-of-towner but also focused on providing the unique Virgin Hotels experience to the communities we call home.
What will become of the house Nipper built in Albany?
Albany s top dog still waits for warehouse district revitalization to reach 991 Broadway
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1of14Buy PhotoArnoff Moving and Storage on Broadway is known for its 28-foot fiberglass RCA dog known as Nipper. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)Lori Van BurenShow MoreShow Less
2of14Buy PhotoA view of Nipper, the RCA mascot, on top of the former RTA Distributors building in Albany s warehouse district on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
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MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to roll out the red carpet in three locations this year. This spring, the first opening is Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, followed by Virgin Hotels New Orleans this summer and Virgin Hotels New York City this fall. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh and Miami are planned for 2022 and beyond, with numerous hotel management signings announced before year-end.
Rendering of Virgin Hotels New Orleans slated to open this summer.
Photo: Virgin Hotels
Three New Hotels to Open in Las Vegas, New Orleans, and New York City This Year
Albany s Nipper building redo part of $70 million plan
150 new apartments, retail space in Albany warehouse area seen
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1of8Buy PhotoArnoff Moving and Storage on Broadway on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. The building is known for its 28 ft fiberglass RCA dog known as Nipper. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union archive)Lori Van BurenShow MoreShow Less
2of8Buy PhotoArnoff Moving and Storage on Broadway on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. The building is known for its 28 ft fiberglass RCA dog known as Nipper. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union archive)Lori Van BurenShow MoreShow Less
4of8Buy PhotoArnoff Moving and Storage on Broadway is up for sale on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. The building is known for its 28 ft fiberglass RCA dog known as Nipper. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union archive)Lori Van BurenShow MoreShow Less