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Epic Universe Elevates Theme Park Dining with Innovative Treats

Worldwide Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is making waves not just for its immersive lands but also for its groundbreaking culinary offerings. From savory handhelds to decadent desserts, the park is setting a new standard for theme park food, with many items quickly becoming social media sensations.

Among the most talked-about items are the hand-held mac and cheese cones, a unique and portable take on a comfort food classic. “You can’t leave Epic Universe without a mac and cheese cone,” noted one park visitor, highlighting their must-try status. the park also boasts a variety of other tasty snacks scattered throughout its themed lands.

In the Universal Monsters-themed Dark Universe, guests can find sweet treats at de Lacey’s Cottage. Here, Warm Hearted Cinnamon Bites-bite-size cinnamon-sugar donuts served with streusel and cream-cheese icing-are a popular choice. The location also offers frankenstein-shaped pretzels, adding a thematic touch to a classic snack.

Super Nintendo World is home to another social media favorite: The DK Crush Float.Available at The Bubbly Barrel,this beverage is a delightful concoction of pineapple soda paired with a waffle bowl filled with banana-pineapple soft serve. It’s finished with toffee pieces and caramel popcorn, and served in a collectible barrel-shaped mug, making it both a treat for the taste buds and a memorable souvenir.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic introduces a French-inspired twist on a beloved beverage with Bieraubeurre. While the traditional Bieraubeurre is available, the Bieraubeurre Crepe from Café L’air De La Sirene is the standout item. This crepe features shortbread cookie butter Bavarian cream, Bieraubeurre cream, strawberries, and a Bieraubeurre drizzle, offering a rich and flavorful experience.

Universal’s commitment to culinary innovation is evident in thes offerings. As one park representative stated, “Our motto moving forward – today, tomorrow, forever – is that the next thing we create will be better than the last thing we did.” Epic Universe appears to be living up to this promise,raising the bar for theme park dining experiences.

The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York has officially reopened its doors on Tuesday, following a notable and extensive renovation. This landmark hotel had been closed to the public since 2017.

The newly redesigned Manhattan hotel now features more spacious accommodations, wiht a total of 375 hotel rooms and 372 condominiums. This represents a reduction from its previous 1,400 guestrooms. The Waldorf Astoria states that the majority of its redesigned rooms and suites now exceed 570 square feet,positioning them among the largest in Manhattan.

Guests can now make reservations at the hotel’s three distinct dining establishments. Lex Yard, an American brasserie with a seating capacity of 220, is helmed by Chef Michael Anthony. The meticulously restored Peacock Alley lounge is also open, as is Yoshoku, a japanese restaurant that offers kaiseki-inspired cuisine.The hotel’s extensive meeting and event spaces, totaling 43,000 square feet and including the renowned Grand Ballroom, are scheduled to reopen on September 1st. Additionally, a 20,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness Spa is slated to open at a later date.

The Waldorf astoria is a prominent luxury brand within hilton’s portfolio. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta highlighted the New York hotel’s meaning, referring to it as “the original luxury property and the place where luxury service was perfected.” Nassetta further emphasized its global importance, stating, “In manny ways, the Waldorf Astoria New York is the most important hotel in the world.”

Originally opened in 1931, the Waldorf astoria was famously described by Hilton founder Conrad hilton as “the greatest of them all.” The restoration project involved the preservation of 62,000 square feet of interior space designated as landmark status. Hilton has characterized the undertaking as one of new York City’s most significant preservation and adaptive-reuse initiatives to date. Key ancient elements have been meticulously preserved, including original murals and the iconic Waldorf Astoria Clock, which dates back to the 1893 Chicago World’s fair. A Steinway piano, once owned by Cole Porter, has also been preserved and is now a feature of the restored Peacock Alley.

the Waldorf Astoria was acquired by China’s Anbang Insurance Group from Hilton in 2015 for $1.95 billion.However, the renovation work was impacted when Anbang was taken over by the Chinese government in 2018 amidst a corruption inquiry. The property is currently owned by China’s Dajia Insurance group.

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