Giant Food Pharmacy Launches CPR Certification Program
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain,has launched its CPR Certification Program, a new service offered to local businesses and organizations. The program, offering two-year certifications led by Giant Food’s certified pharmacists, will provide the skills necessary to respond to life-threatening cardiac emergencies. The program, which will offer convenient on-site training at your location, makes Giant the first community pharmacy to offer this type of service.
Program participants will learn to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies and receive the most up-to-date guidelines for performing CPR, in accordance with recommendations from the American Heart Association. The course will teach the proper way to perform chest compressions and rescue breathing, and will cover the proper varying methods for adult, child and infant CPR plus AED training.
Survival rates triple when CPR is started within two minutes of an individual collapsing,1 however only 18 percent of Americans are up to date with CPR training, indicating a need for further education.
“We believe it’s critical to have the skills necessary to respond to life threatening emergencies,” said Paul Zvaleny, director of pharmacy operations at Giant Food. “With the launch of this program, we hope to reach and teach as many individuals and organizations in our communities as possible to share these important lifesaving skills, in a convenient and accessible way. Cardiac arrest can happen at anytime, anywhere and learning how to perform CPR will improve the chances of survival.”
Giant’s CPR Certification Program is available for groups of six or more individuals starting at $69.99 per person. Contact the Giant CPR team at pharmacy@giantfood.com to learn more about developing a custom certification program for any organization. For more information on Giant Pharmacy services, please visit www.giantfood.com/pharmacy.
Since opening its first location over 87 years ago in Washington, D.C. in 1936, Giant has been an integral part of the communities and customers it serves. Giant is committed to being a Better Neighbor and has designated four main giving pillars that address local Food Insecurity, Military Support, Pediatric Cancer Research and Social Equality.
Giant is headquartered in Landover, Md.. and operates 165 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia with approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 165 stores are 154 full-service pharmacies and 28 Starbucks locations. Giant fits all the ways today’s busy customers want to shop – whether in store or online. With 162 Giant Pickup locations and delivery options available in all of its markets, customers have even more convenient options right at their fingertips to get the best products and prices, whenever and however they choose. For more information on Giant Food, visit giantfood.com.
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Café Bastille to Open First Miami Beach Location This Month
Café Bastille (Photo: Café Bastille)
Café Bastille, South Florida’s cherished all-day French café, is poised to open its first Miami Beach location on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Located just a stone’s throw away from the beach on Washington Avenue, the restaurant occupies an intimate yet stylish 1,300 square-foot space, exuding contemporary elegance from the moment guests step through the door with an Parisian-inspired all-day brunch menu and next door bakery.
Inside Miami Beach’s newest gem is a cozy and modern 30-seat dining room, furnished in Café Bastille’s signature style, featuring gold and white accents throughout, Parisian-style wooden chairs, and a serene sage and basil color palette, imbuing the space with a timeless charm and inviting ambiance. The allure extends outdoors to a bustling 20-seat patio, offering prime people-watching views in a relaxed setting.
Echoing the success of its downtown counterpart, the restaurant also features an adjacent bakery and juicery which offers a delectable ensemble of freshly baked goods, pastries and drinks for guests on the go as well as special french baguette sandwiches, done the “french style”, made with turkey, brie cheese, and apple, apple, steak and cheese and the very classic ham and cheese. The menu boasts irresistible tartines such as the Breakfast Tartine, served on brioche bread with a fried egg, turkey bacon, avocado, tomato, arugula and spicy mayo; freshly-made baguette sandwiches such as the Steak & Cheese, featuring a shaved beef filet, arugula, tomato, pickled onions and cheese spread served on a buttered baguette; and a plethora of pastries like the Dulce de Leche Cruffin, and Nutella Croissant.
Set to redefine the brunch experience in South Beach, the menu is carefully curated with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and each dish is meticulously crafted from scratch. In addition to Cafe Bastille fan-favorites, the restaurant is rolling out a handful of exciting new menu items that cater to diverse tastes, featuring ample portion sizes, delightful light bites, savory homemade specialities, healthy and vegan options as well as a selection of freshly baked crispy pastries.
Stuffed Nutella French Toast (Photo: Café Bastille)
Guests can start the culinary journey with a tempting assortment of pancakes and French toasts, with two newly-launched dishes: the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, featuring a cream-cheese glaze topped with sugar cookie crumble and butter whipped cream, and the first and only gluten-free Oats & Berries Pancakes topped with with vanilla-honey Greek yogurt, shaved dark chocolate and candied walnuts. Other sweet and flavor-packed options include the Sweet Start menu, with dishes such as the Crêpe Express made complete with strawberries, banana, nutella and butter whipped cream; Crispy French Toast Bites, topped with fresh berries and butter whipped cream; Dave’s Croissant Pudding, with chocolate, nuts and berries; and the Red Velvet Pancakes, one of Café’s Bastille’s best sellers as well as the Stuffed Nutella French Toast.
The globally inspired Eggs & Co. section introduces international flavors, such as the Breakfast Croissant made with organic cheddar eggs, bacon jam, tomato confit, spinach, avocado and spicy mayo; Frank’s Famous Hash made with fingerling potatoes and beef filet; Bae’s Shakshuka, made with three organic eggs on a jerusalem bagel; and Turkish Eggs with roasted garlic yogurt, organic poached eggs, kalamata olives, heirloom grape tomatoes, feta, mint, cucumbers, and smoked chili oil on a Jerusalem bagel.
An an assortment of egg benedicts are also available, all served on top of a croissant with a side of crispy breakfast potatoes, such as the Florentine, a delectable fusion of two organic poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and sauteed spinach; Roasted Turkey, with brie cheese, tomato, and avocado; Country Ham, with bacon; the Smoked Salmon, topped with avocado and crispy fried capers; and the Florentine, a vegetarian alternative served with sauteed spinach.
Guests stopping by for lunch can opt for sandwiches such as the recently-introduced Truffle Croque Madame, a classic French dish, served on brioche with truffle bechamel melted gruyere, prosciutto and field greens; and the updated Jerusalem Salmon Lox open face sandwich served with chive cream cheese, avocado, tomato, cucumber, fried capers, onions on Jerusalem bread. For those looking for a nutritional boost, the brand-new Steak and Egg Bowl offers a protein-packed punch, featuring rice, beef filet, spinach, avocado, cucumber, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, feta, a sunny-side-up egg and smoked chili oil served with a side of cilantro aioli. For those looking for healthier and lighter options, three healthy yet filling salads include the Classic Salmon Nicoise, Chicken Ceasar and Pricioutto Tomato Mozza.
Blueberry Basil Mule (Photo: Café Bastille)
The drink menu complements every meal with a variety of crafted smoothies, cold-pressed juices, shots, coffees and other specialty drinks and cocktails. Noteworthy sips include the Acai Miami smoothie, a deliciously tropical blend of acai, banana, strawberry, mango and coconut water, and the nutritious Kicker, a cold-pressed juice consisting of superfoods like kale, celery, pineapple, apple and ginger. Other speciality drinks include the Strawberry Matcha Latte, served hot or ice and the decadent French Toast Cappuccino, served with a crispy French Toast Bite. Elevate the brunch experience even further with hand-crafted libations like the Berry Rhum and Crush – the latest addition to the cocktail offerings – which is a refreshing blend of rhum, raspberry, mint and lime. Or any classic yet so refreshing cocktails like Lychee Collins, Espresso Martini and Blueberry Basil Mule.
Café Bastille is located at 538 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins only. For more information, visit cafebastilledowntown.com or follow @cafebastillemiami.
Café Bastille is an all-day French café that allows guests to experience the joy of brunch, bottomless mimosas and globally inspired cuisine all week long. With locations in Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and now, Miami Beach, the restaurant features scratch-made dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients – from French toast, eggs Benedict and pancakes to healthier options like salads and smoothies.
The Miami Beach location is a 1,300 square-foot brunch haven adorned with gold and white accents, Parisian-style wooden chairs, and a serene color palette inspired by sage and basil. The 30-seat dining room offers an intimate indoor setting, while the 20-seat patio offers patrons an alfresco dining experience. Notably, Café Bastille Miami Beach has an adjacent fresh bakery and juicery, offering guests an array of freshly baked goods, specialty smoothies and pressed juices .Founded and owned by Benjamin and Estelle, dynamic partners from Paris, Café Bastille draws inspiration from their extensive travels around the world. For more information, visit cafebastilledowntown.com or follow on Instagram @cafebastillemiami.
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Lindt Debuts Super Bowl Ad With Kylie Kelce, ‘Life Is a Ball’
Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) will, for the first time, air a spot during football’s biggest game of the year.
Lindt’s big game debut drops during the first quarter and puts the fan favorite Lindor truffle at the center of a dreamy national tv spot that encourages viewers to find their own moment of chocolate bliss. Titled “Life is a Ball”, the 30-second ad is backed by Perry Como’s 1957 classic “Round and Round”. The spot takes audiences on a journey that explores the joy that comes from indulging in the smooth 5melting sensation of Lindor truffles and allows you to savor the joyful moments life can bring, big or small, with every bite. You can view the ad on Lindt USA’s YouTube channel here.
As the U.S. market continues to play a critical role in Lindt’s long-term growth strategy, Lindt is strategically prioritizing investments that allow the brand to reach new audiences and uncover meaningful connections through deliberate partnerships and unforgettable brand moments. The decision to advertise during the big game will bring Lindt and its infamous Lindor truffles into the homes of millions of fans during one of television’s – and football’s – biggest nights.
“This is one of the few times a year that devoted football fans and casual fans come together to celebrate a big moment together as a community,” Ana Dominquez, Lindt USA CEO said. “The culmination of two teams’ incredible dedication, commitment to excellence and intense passion is perfectly aligned with how Lindor’s premium truffles are crafted – by bringing together the world’s highest quality ingredients that result in a moment of complete, indulgent bliss.”
To celebrate this milestone moment, Lindt is teaming up with Kylie Kelce, Lindt superfan, mom, and philanthropist to show consumers how they can indulge in their very own moment of bliss during this year’s big game. Through the partnership, Kylie will share her tips for how Lindor can be the unexpected treat at every viewing party this year.
“As a football super fan and pretty regular party host, I’m thrilled to be partnering with Lindt to share how their delicious Lindor truffles are the perfect indulgent addition to everyone’s gameday gathering,” Kylie Kelce shared. “I’ve been a chocolate lover my whole life and enjoying a Lindor truffle brings me a moment of bliss during big games.”
The “Life is a Ball” ad was produced by Grey Toronto and directed by renowned Australian filmmaker and visual effects artist Michael Gracey.
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate product sector. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 33 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 500 of its own stores as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With more than 14,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.2 billion in 2023.
As one of the largest subsidiaries in the global Lindt & Sprüngli Group, Lindt (USA) has been enchanting the world with chocolate for more than 30 years. Lindt (USA) is the fastest growing premium chocolate manufacturer in the U.S., producing quality chocolates – including key brands such as Lindor, Excellence, Classic Recipe and Gold Bunny – for all North America at its Stratham, N.H., campus, which includes the corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility. With nearly 1,000 employees, a robust wholesale business, retail chocolate shops across the country, and a strategic focus on marketing innovations, Lindt (USA) is poised for its next stage of growth.
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