Yes, this 6'0 man with a blowout hairstyle in sky blue short-shorts has made the list, and for a good reason too. Ernie DiGregorio usually isn't a common name brought up when it comes to some of the premier talents the league has uplifted over the past several decades. However, Ernie D. does have quite the compelling rise to prominence and fall from grace. Prior to entering the NBA, DiGregorio played collegiate ball at Providence College and was drafted by the American Basketball Association's Kentucky Colonels where he played for one season.
The following year, DiGregorio was selected third overall by the Buffalo Braves in the 1973 NBA Draft. In his very first season, he became an instant phenom breaking the record for most assists by a rookie in a game with 25. In his rookie season, DiGregorio led the league in assists per game and free throw percentage while averaging 15.2 points per game which earned him the Rookie of the Year Award for the 1973-74 NBA season. Unfortunately, DiGregorio's numbers would begin to decline and a major knee injury would end his pro-basketball career in just five seasons.
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.