🍦 Historic ice cream shop gets sweet makeover after 34 years. East Coast Custard in Lyndhurst reopened with an expanded facility featuring a patio, more parking, and a popular drive-through window after owner Ivan Platt purchased the property. Despite the new look, Platt maintained the original custard-making process and recipe that features small amounts of egg yolk and at least 10% cream. The location, which operates under kosher supervision to serve the surrounding Orthodox community, is Platt's second-highest earning shop among his five locations. The renovation has successfully increased customer volume by solving previous congestion issues.
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🍞 Sourdough and sour beer unite at Ohio brewery's unique class. Eleventhree Brewing in Chardon is hosting its final summer sourdough breadmaking class paired with their specialty sour beers on August 6. The "Sourdough Inclusions" workshop will teach participants how to create perfect loaves featuring ingredients like cheddar, chocolate, and fruits. Owner Chelsea Wickman notes the similarity between their decade-old beer yeast culture and sourdough starters, making for a natural pairing. The $60 class includes instruction, beer tastings, and a dinner of sourdough paninis with chips.
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🤖 AI leadership roles are evolving at breakneck speed in 2025. Christian & Timbers' latest outlook identifies ten critical positions shaped by advances in large language models and enterprise AI deployment. Chief Scientists are in highest demand, with a 300% rise in AI executive searches across founding, scaling, and platform roles. Companies like Microsoft and Meta are appointing specialized AI leaders while sectors beyond tech—including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing—prioritize AI integration. The market now favors leaders who combine deep research backgrounds with practical execution skills to embed AI into core business systems.
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