Unveiling Pompeii's Hidden Treasures: The Discovery of a Magnificent Black Banquet Hall and Its Trojan War Frescoes

Archaeologists excavating new sites in Pompeii have uncovered a sumptuous banquet hall decorated with intricately frescoed mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War, officials said Thursday. The hall, which features a mosaic floor, was uncovered as part of a project to shore up the areas dividing the excavated...Read More 

Unveiling Ancient Frescoes in Banquet Halls

A black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, where ancient Romans feasted by candlelight, has been unearthed in Pompeii, the archaeological park said Thursday. The exceptionally well-preserved frescoes show the god Apollo attempting to seduce Trojan priestess Cassandra, and Helen of Troy meeting Paris, an encounter which would lead to war...Read More

Gangster couple Kala Jathedi & Anuradha to tie the knot under watchful eye of 200 cops — and as many guests

According to police sources, it was Bishnoi and gangster Goldy Brar who had instructed Anuradha to teach Jathedi how to hide his tracks digitally while the two remained on the run. A BTech graduate in Computer Science who also holds an MBA degree, she readily took up the task. Tuesday’s wedding at Santosh Garden, a banquet hall in Dwarka, will be a peculiar one. Apart from the bride and groom, around...Read More

Employee Injured in Fire During Quinceañera at Pasadena Banquet Hall

An employee at a Pasadena banquet hall suffered critical burns Saturday night in a fire during a quinceañera. The fire was reported at 6:20 p.m. in the 1100 block of North Lake Avenue, Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian told City News Service. There were 100 people in attendance and they were all safely evacuated, Derderian said. “Unfortunately, an employee sustained critical burn injuries while investigating the initial incident,” she said. He was taken to the hospital....Read More

New surveillance video released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office appears to show the moment gunfire interrupted an event at the Unity Banquet Hall in Florida, sending people attending that event scrambling in all directions. Two people were killed in the June 24 shooting, including a pastor, and two others were hurt, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said there were nearly 100 people at the event when the shooting happened shortly after midnight at the banquet hall, near Hiawassee and Silver Star roads in Pine Hills. .....Read More

Is a $5B Man-Made 'Moon' Dubai's Next Big Thing?

The project would have a resort inside the sphere, with a 4,000-room hotel, a 10,000-seat arena and a "lunar colony" that would give guests the sensation of walking on the moon. Who says you can't reach for the moon? A proposed $5 billion real estate project wants to take skyscraper-studded Dubai to new heights — by bringing a symbol of the heavens down to Earth. Canadian entrepreneur Michael Henderson envisions building a 900-foot-tall replica of the moon atop a 100-foot-tall building in Dubai, already home to the world's tallest building.

New restaurant serving up Latin American specialties at renovated banquet hall in Easton

A restaurant specializing in cuisines from various Latin American countries has brought new life to a longstanding property on Easton's South Side. Mi Casa Restaurante, offering authentic dishes from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Colombia, held a grand opening Dec. 10 at 270 E. Kleinhans St......Read More

California’s Meritage Resort to Upgrade Ballrooms

The owners and management of Napa Valley's Meritage Resort and Spa will begin renovating the 322-room property's two major ballrooms this fall. Work will begin in November on the Northern California resort's Meritage Ballroom, with that project scheduled to wrap up in mid-December when work on the Carneros Ballroom begins. The second ballroom should debut in mid-January 2023.......Read More

Cruises: Latest Updates and Covid-19 Protocols

Carnival Cruise Line has rescheduled the restart of several ships. The Carnival Valor will begin sailing out of New Orleans on Nov. 1. The Legend will restart Nov. 14 in Baltimore. The Radiance's maiden voyage will now launch Dec. 13 from Long Beach, Calif, and the Conquest's restart has been postponed to Dec. 13 out of Miami. The sailings of....Read More

State-by-State Status Updates on Gathering Restrictions

Covid-19 cases continue to spike across the United States. In response, many states are taking steps to slow or reverse their reopening plans. Nevada is extending a statewide pause through Jan. 15. Casinos, restaurants and bars will continue to be limited to 25 percent capacity and gathering restrictions will remain in effect .......Read More

Banquet halls taking a hit from COVID

There’s nothing quite like going to a banquet hall – being served a feast and surrounded by people who are having fun, meeting new friends and greeting old ones. But the banquet industry is taking a hit as it tries to follow regulations from the state. Large gatherings for events such as weddings, retirement parties and company gatherings are shifting from private indoor banquet halls to outdoor, backyard.....Read More

Southgate banquet hall listed as COVID-19 eposure site

The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday it has confirmed a total of five cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, July 18, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate........Read More

Brides, grooms and banquet facilities look forward to return to normal after COVID-19