Punch and mulled wine are hot drinks that are almost inseparably associated with winter and Christmas. So it is only natural that a regional restaurant invited people to a mulled wine festival last weekend. But things did not go quite so smoothly in Weinstadt near Stuttgart. Many consumers have had to get used to high prices, for better or worse, but the combination of paying for entry and high prices for food and drinks, which are offered for sale by the organizer themselves and not by independent "stallholders", is certainly questionable. In addition, the fact that card payments are welcome at the evening box office, but are not desired at all when purchasing mulled wine, sausages, etc. and no receipt was issued even when asked, leaves a memorable impression. High prices for food and drinks But the organizer took the bureaucracy very seriously when it came to the cup and plate deposit, which was comparatively low at two euros per piece. A deposit token was also issued with each piece. Plates and/or cups could only be returned to a central location together with the respective token, otherwise the stake would not be returned. It is surprising that they took it so seriously here, but only accepted cash for the purchase of food and drinks and worked with cash boxes instead of cash registers. For a red sausage or Thuringian sausage in a roll, you had to shell out five euros. For the bread and butter, you had to put four euros on the counter and goulash with a roll even cost nine euros per portion.

The world of chocolate is currently experiencing a fascinating trend that has become popular primarily through social media. TikTok in particular has created a hype around the so-called "Dubai chocolate", which is now also attracting the premium chocolate brand Lindt. From November 30, 2024, the Lindt Dubai Chocolade will be available in a strictly limited edition of just 1.000 pieces, initially exclusively in the Vienna Lindt boutique on Stephansplatz. With this special type of chocolate, Lindt is taking up the current trend and implementing it in its unmistakable premium quality. Dubai chocolate: The trend from social media The origin of the so-called Dubai chocolate can be traced back to social media, especially on platforms such as TikTok, where it found a huge fan base within a very short time. What initially started as a snack in Arab countries quickly developed into a trend that attracted more and more people around the world. The unique combination of pistachios, tahini and kadayif, a fine dough thread, was very well received and triggered a real hype. The taste of the "Dubai chocolate" is a mixture of traditional Arabic ingredients and modern Western chocolate art, making it a fascinating treat for chocolate lovers of all cultures. Lindt, known for its high quality standards and innovations, took advantage of this trend and turned it into an exclusive and limited edition. The Lindt Dubai Chocolade is presented in elegant packaging and promises a luxurious taste experience that pampers the senses and offers a journey into the world of Arabic flavors. Exquisite ingredients and craftsmanship What makes the Lindt Dubai Chocolade particularly special is the