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The SUPERPOWERS of an Energizer Bunny!

About Anji

Award-winning Multimedia/TV + Travel Host, Actress, Series Host: “Oh Baby!” weekends on

@ABC, Host: HSN Guest/Style Podcast, Brand Ambassador + Energizer Bunny!

As a University of Pittsburgh Grad, Anji feels right at home in the Burgh having spent so many years working in the region cultivating relationships and developing her talent as an actress and on air host for radio and television stations in the region.

Anji Corley. Originally from New York and relocated to the Tampa Bay area as it show host at HSN for the last 20 years. Anji has 25 years in broadcasting and covered red carpet events, award shows, White House and daytime live in syndicated television, radio personality, special events host and a life-long committed members to mentoring.

She’s an award-winning host, radio and TV personality, global brand ambassador and a travel and fashion expert. She was the cohost of national ABC series Vacation Creation, traveling around the world to give deserving people vacations of a lifetime. She also hosted Oh Baby! with Anji Corley on ABC, talking about baby animals in an educational format for families.

“Every day, I am excited for what’s in store. Even if I have nothing going on, I am always planting seeds and meeting people,” she says. “I love that my range is broad: brand ambassador/actress/artist/creative and party starter. It just depends on what day, what time and what Anji is doing.”

As a fashion expert, Corley knows how to represent products. She is a full-time show host and brand ambassador on the Home Shopping Network for Naturalizer/SOUL, Rhonda Shear, Beats by Dre, Serena Williams’ line and many others. She lets her personality lead her, connecting with everyone she meets.

“One thing I learned a long time ago was that I can’t be anyone but me,” Corley says. “Sometimes, my energy might be too much. But at the end of a shoot, before they yell, ‘This is the martini shot,’ which means it’s the last shot of the day, you’d love to have my energy on staff. It’s infectious, and it brings people together.”

Corley’s first job in radio was promotions director of a radio station in Pittsburgh. She says, “I used to adore when TV networks, news shows or a movie premiere would give us merch. I made no money, but I had 50,000 – and still do – T-shirts and pens. Some of my favorite items are a Martin TV show jacket, a Nickelodeon denim jacket and New York Undercover merch. These are now classics, and I’ve still kept them. I have some things that don’t even work anymore that I love. I was a lover of promotional products since college.”

WANDER WOMAN !

The World’s Friendliest Nations, According To Scientific Study

Whether you’re visiting a destination for the first time or moving to a new country to start an exciting new chapter of your life, the friendliness of the people you meet can make such a difference to your experience and leave a lasting impression on your time there.

If you’re moving to a new country for a new job or to study, finding like-minded, open, and welcoming people to make friends with is a great way to help you feel more settled within the local community, and less lonely—should you be missing home.

With this in mind, we wanted to find out which nations are considered to be the ‘friendliest’ and most welcoming, so we asked over 3,000 participants from around the globe to answer a series of questions from the ‘agreeableness’ section of the Big 5 Personality Test.

Key findings

South Africa tops our list of the friendliest nations, scoring an impressive 34.63 out of 40 on the ‘agreeableness’ trait of the Big 5 Personality Test.
Greeks were found to be the second-friendliest people in the world, scoring 33.71 on the test.
The UK ranked as the 18th friendliest nation in our study but is perceived as the second friendliest by residents of other nations.

Discover More about the Study and the Worlds Friendliest Nations

Golden Gai to Open in Bakery Square

Golden Gai to Open in Bakery Square: An Izakaya-Inspired Dining Experience

The 11th restaurant in the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group portfolio.

Pittsburgh, PA [September 9, 2024] We are excited to announce the grand opening of Golden Gai, an Izakaya-inspired restaurant in the vibrant Bakery Square, on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Golden Gai offers a unique culinary journey that blends the rich traditions of Japanese dining with a modern twist. The carefully curated menu features a variety of small plates, sushi, signature cocktails, and an extensive sake selection.

At the helm is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

Reservations are now available via Open Table, offering guests the chance to secure their spot ahead of time. The restaurant provides full-service indoor dining, where patrons can enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere and a menu inspired by a traditional Japanese Izakaya.

Hours of operation will be:

Tuesday-Thursday: 5 PM – 9 PM
Saturday-Sunday: 5 PM – 10 PM

About Golden Gai:

Golden Gai is an Izakaya-inspired restaurant located in Bakery Square, PA. With a focus on traditional Japanese small plates, sushi, signature cocktails, and a diverse selection of sake, Golden Gai is committed to offering an authentic and unforgettable dining experience. For more information, visit goldengaipgh.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @goldengaipgh.

About Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group:

Established in 2011, the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group is owned and operated by Chef and Pittsburgh-native, Richard DeShantz. The doors of the group’s flagship restaurant, Meat & Potatoes, opened in 2011. With additional locations in Downtown to follow- täkō, Butcher and the Rye, Gi-Jin, and Sally Ann’s. Expanding outside of the immediate Downtown area, the group opened Coop de Ville in the Strip District, Poulet Belu in Lawrenceville, Fish nor Fowl in Garfield/ East Liberty, and Tako Torta in Bakery Square.

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While there will not be a dedicated press day, we warmly invite everyone to make a reservation online via Open Table and experience Golden Gai for themselves. Chef Taylor will be available on a limited basis for comment while he facilitates his transition from Gi-Jin to Golden Gai.

Nomad Yoga shares the TOP dishes around the world

10 DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD THAT YOU NEED TO TRY by Nomad Yoga

One of the biggest perks of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures is the ability to try new things, namely new cuisines. Foodies travel far and wide across the globe to find some of the world’s best food internationally.

From fried tarantulas in Cambodia to cheesy wood fired pizza in Italy to chili-covered grasshoppers in Mexico to spicy curries in Morocco, local foods can be both delicious and unusual.

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Of course, food is always subject to the taster’s preferences, but below is a brief list of some of the world’s best foods.

Here Are 10 of the World’s Best Foods From All Corners of the Globe: ‍

These are just some of the most exquisite foods from around the world and their countries of origin.

You should definitely taste all of these at your first opportunity—your taste buds will definitely thank you.‍

1. Tabbouleh From Lebanon‍

2. Paella From Spain‍

3. Tom Yum From Thailand‍

4. Chicken Tikka Masala From India‍

5. Confit de Canard From France ‍

6. Moussaka From Greece ‍

‍7. Sushi From Japan‍

8. Chiles en Nogada From Mexico‍

9. Peking Duck From China‍

10. Pizza From Italy‍

Go ahead and DARE yourself to Travel the Globe to Taste Some of the Worlds Best Food, find out what makes these foods the BEST in the world from Nomad Yoga. Read More...

Barrel & Flow is the #1 Brew Fest in America

Barrel & Flow is the #1 Brew Fest in America two years in a row, as voted by the readers of USA Today, and we strive to be the most welcoming festival as well. We are more than just beer and want to continue to utilize the brewing industry to connect opportunity, accessibility, and artistry in ways that celebrate and empower the Black community.

This year's Barrel & Flow is August 10, 2024 at The Stacks at 3 Crossings, 2875 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Tickets are available now!

Mission

Barrel & Flow's lineup reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive festival environment and showcasing Black breweries, artists, and small businesses. We welcome you to enjoy this celebration of brewing + art with an exceptional collection of breweries from across the country pouring festival-exclusive collaborations, a varying and talented cast of musicians spanning genre and style, and a unique selection of food vendors, indie artisans, visual and performing artists, and local non-profits.

Why Barrel & Flow?

To honor what we see as interconnected and important sectors of Black arts. To celebrate Black arts and artists. And to express and share how collective art is greater together than the sum of their individual parts. Through the barrel flows this collective creativity of music, visual art, and culinary art. Our collaborations and aims of economic empowerment for the Black community continue, just as significant and necessary as ever, with global aspirations and national amplifications.

After three years with a new name, a new logo, and a new outlook, we feel as if the rest of the country is ready for who Barrel & Flow is and what we celebrate. Our motto, one of them, is straight to the point of our mission: Keep Black Arts on Tap! Our second motto, and one that has angered some folks, is not far behind in its importance: We pay Black people. The combination of these two mottos bookmarks our overall mission: to support, promote, and amplify Black artists of all genres and Black small business owners.

We invite you to become part of this story of celebration, collaboration, and community.