How the property changed hands
DELAND — The historic Hotel Putnam has seen a lot in its 100 years at 225 W. New York Ave. in downtown. Demolition began on Feb. 13, about six weeks after a structural engineer recommended it be torn down because of the level of deterioration. Here’s a look at what happened just within the past 10-plus years: 2012: Apartments no more Owner Jayne Rocco receives notice from the bank that it would begin collecting “all rents and profits” due to her falling behind on mortgage payments. The last of the remaining tenants were evicted from the Putnam, which had been…
Little Farms | Bar & Grill at Serangoon Garden
Little Farms | Bar & Grill at Serangoon Garden Little Farms should be familiar to most people given their various outlets around the island. Their newest store recently opened at Serangoon Garden, with a supermarket and a charming chic space for its cafe. At this outlet, the cafe has an open kitchen concept so diners can see the chefs in action. The indoor seats are all counter-seating, but I recommend the outdoor alfresco dining. Bonus points for those with fur babies because the outdoor seating area is pet-friendly. We visited on a Saturday evening and got one…
How the property changed hands over past decades
The historic Hotel Putnam, pictured here in 2017, has continued to deteriorate over the years. At 100 years old, the building is believed to be beyond repair, and an engineer recommended at the end of 2022 that it be demolished. DELAND — The historic Hotel Putnam has seen a lot in its 100 years at 225 W. New York Ave. in downtown. Demolition began on Feb. 13, about six weeks after a structural engineer recommended it be torn down because of the level of deterioration. Here’s a look at what happened just within the past 10-plus years: 2012: Apartments no…
How the Hotel and Travel Industry Can Monetize Non-Fungible Tokens
Written by: Dominika Duziak Editor’s Note: This blog post will feature podcast episodes from the HospitalityVerse Podcast, a new series that discusses the latest trends in hospitality technology, including discussions on the Metaverse, blockchain, NFTS and more. Remember NFT: one of the hottest buzzwords of 2021? Looks like last year’s hype died down — impacted by the “crypto winter” and the FTX meltdown. Just to recap: non-fungible tokens (NFTs) represent unique digital assets recorded on a blockchain that certifies their authenticity and ownership. Typically, when we talk about NFTs, we think of digital art and collectibles. Christie’s, one of the…
Plan & prepare now for Cyclone Gabrielle advises RANZ –
The Restaurant Association is urging hospitality businesses across the North Island to prepare for every event, as Cyclone Gabrielle arrives. In its online resources it highlights the need to clear outdoor eating areas, compile stock takes, and consider backing up power supplies. “Our advice to members is that you can never be over prepared for a situation like this,” said CEO Marisa Bidois. “Hospitality businesses are uniquely affected by weather events such as cyclones so it’s wise to plan ahead to minimize the damage and business interruption.” The Association has put together a checklist for businesses looking to get prepared…
Big Mountain to tour Bali and Indonesia
US based Big Mountain had a number of releases during the 90’s, but their stand-out hit was a cover of Peter Frampton’s ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’ in 1994, which went to No. 2 in the UK and No. 6 in the US in that year. The band decided to stop touring after 10 years in 2005 and since then the original vocalist of the band, Quino McWhinney has been holding the flag and touring occasionally with new and old members of the band. In May 2016 the band released their first album in 14 years, Perfect Summer. Quino has…
$5m Govt flood support package announced –
The Government is providing a $5 million package of emergency support to help businesses significantly affected by the recent flooding in Auckland. This includes: $3 million for flood recovery payments to help significantly affected businesses $1 million for mental wellbeing support through a boost to the First Steps programme $1 million for small business advice focused on business continuity and resilience Inland Revenue will also waive penalties for late payments for Auckland, Northland, the Bay of Plenty, Thames/Coromandel and Waikato. “The floods were devastating for many businesses in the Auckland region. It was sudden and could not be reasonably prepared…