Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon was and still is probably the most technically sound center to ever grace the professional hardwood. His footwork and ability to create his own shot in the post is something that can be taught but takes thousands of hours of practice and experience to master. For those of you doubting this, google Hakeem vs. Shaq and you decide for yourself. Olajuwon was drafted first overall in 1984 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets where he spent the majority of his career, The Dream also played his final season with the Toronto Raptors before hanging it up for good.
Throughout his career, Hakeem was able to average 21.8 points per game while winning two NBA titles back-to-back in 1994 and 1995, as well as two NBA Finals MVP Awards for both of those seasons as well. Olajuwon also won MVP for the 1994 season, an Olympic Gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta games, and earned twelve NBA All-Star appearances in his eighteen-year career. These days, Olajuwon is a player development coach for the Houston Rockets.
For the past few years, we've been seeing more and more food halls dominate the retail industry. The craze has swept Los Angeles and New York by storm and is now making its way to Miami. In Magic City alone, ten of these food parks have opened just recently. The mania is even set to triple in size by the year 2020.
Now more than ever, more people have been adopting a vegan lifestyle. A survey in the United Kingdom reveals that 3.5 million residents have turned vegan, while 20 percent have at least tried the concept. People are now wanting to cut down on meat, and the food industry is giving in to the demand. Even wineries have started stocking up on vegan wines.
Due to increased awareness and desire to help the environment, companies have become more committed to eco-friendly food packaging. Previously, companies didnt care much about producing a ton of waste; but now, efforts to reuse, reduce, and recycle are much more apparent. For instance, PepsiCo has committed to creating completely recyclable packaging by the year 2025.
Who would have thought that young millennials would be into rum? These barrel-aged, small-batch rums are the latest trend in booze, and now even British companies such as Essexs English Spirit are joining in. The spirit is one of the most popular and versatile forms of alcohol, whether it be sweet or strong, dark or white, neat with ice or served with coke.
Nowadays, people have become more accepting of imperfection; when it comes to fresh produce that is. Imperfect Produce is just one of the grocery delivery companies that serve physically flawed fruits and vegetables. This effort is geared toward reducing waste, and the disfigured foods are often turned into hummus, crisps, and juices.
Various Asian restaurants have been popping up recently, and Sri Lankan cuisine is slowly making its way to the western palate. Sri Lankan dishes such as kottu roti, pol sambol, coconut relish, and hoppers, are being introduced to the market, and people are loving it. Unlike before, the Sri Lankan flavor is finally being recognized as an individual cuisine, separate from Indian food.