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CARLSBAD, CA – The contemporary Wokcano Asian Restaurant and Bar has opened its first San Diego County location at The Shoppes at Carlsbad. Based in Los Angeles, the eatery is known for its sushi, creative maki rolls and its modern spin on traditional Asian fare, along with Asian-inspired cocktails, wine and sake. The Carlsbad locale features a lounge, sushi bar, communal tables for large groups and an outdoor patio for al fresco dining. The new spot is the 10th location for the restaurant group, which also has sites in Burbank, downtown L.A., Long Beach, Santa Ana and West Hollywood. View Carlsbad Wokcano's lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and happy hour menu here. Wokcano will hold a public Grand Openingat The Shoppes on Thursday, July 11 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and will feature: Complimentary small bites/appetizers Complimentary wine and champagne All night food specials and offers Entertainment Giveaways and goodies The celebration is free and open to the public, but … [Read more...] about Wokcano Asian Restaurant & Bar Opens In North County

LISTED: Houston's bare bones bars  We've compiled a list of bars that don't have many distractions beyond deciding what your next drink should be.  Learn where you can drink without a hassle... LISTED: Houston's bare bones bars  We've compiled a list of bars that don't have many distractions beyond deciding what your next drink should be.  Learn where you can drink without a hassle... Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Image 1 of 20 LISTED: Houston's bare bones bars  We've compiled a list of bars that don't have many distractions beyond deciding what your next drink should be.  Learn where you can drink without a hassle... LISTED: … [Read more...] about Houston bars where you can drink like an adult

(CNN)One of the world's leading music groups, Universal Music Group (UMG) has signed an exclusive recording agreement with award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage. Savage, under the agreement, will make music with UMG and have access to their infrastructure and distribution tools. Her future music will be released to a wider international audience through UMG's operations in 60 countries across the globe. The singer, one of Africa's biggest music stars, is the only woman to have won the MTV Europe Music Awards in the best African act category. 'Making Africa proud' Read More Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Savage previously performed as a backup singer for artists such as Mary J. Blige and the late singer George Michael. She later attended Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music on scholarship. "My biggest goal is to make Africa proud. I'm so excited for this moment, and I'm thankful to (UMG CEO|) Sir Lucian Grainge and my new UMG family for their belief in my dreams. I'm … [Read more...] about Afrobeats music star Tiwa Savage signs global deal with Universal Music Group

Let’s call it growing pains. The Bay Area bar scene is in the thick of an insane growth spurt. It came with a transition from cocktail adolescence. The handful of great bars that opened a decade ago have developed into a collective maturity that has captured the attention of other cities — bigger, cool kid cities on which we’ve long had crushes. We’re getting invited to more of their parties, even though no one asked us to dance at the James Beard Awards this year. With this newfound reputation for cocktails, we’re sprouting what seems like 30 new bars and restaurants a month. Suddenly, we’re gangly and outgrowing everything — including staff. More Cocktails FoodBy Lou BustamanteBar Stars: The 16 bartenders shaping Bay Area’s cocktail boomWine & SpiritsBy Lou BustamanteSpritz cocktails are perfect for summerBay Area RestaurantsBy Esther MobleyHorsefeather: Nopa’s new neighborhood bar The Bay Area has long been on the … [Read more...] about Bay Area cocktail frenzy sparks rise of bar consultants

Research Project Focuses on Improving Security of Advanced Features Like Plug & Charge WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) December 05, 2019 SAE International today announced plans to form an industry-led pre-competitive research project to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) charging system security, leading to a more secure implementation of Plug & Charge for ISO 15118 and CHAdeMO 2.0 protocols. The project will result in the creation a strong two-way authentication method between the EV, the charging station and the network that will support advanced charging capabilities, improve security and ensure information privacy. Widespread deployment of a uniform, secure charging infrastructure is critical to supporting the increasing number of EVs on the road and serves as a vital intersection between the automotive industry, EV charging networks and electric power providers. To address this issue, SAE is working with industry and ecosystem stakeholders to drive the creation and operation of a … [Read more...] about SAE International Brings Together Industry Experts to Strengthen EV Charging Station and Network Security