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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine at Shiraz on the Water
Shiraz Lets You Splurge With Their New 50/50 Menu – 50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine At Bloomingdale?s Hottest Restaurant Enjoy the luxury and sophistication of a world class restaurant without the five star prices. Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort?s Shiraz On The Water is offering a menu that features half off select wines and appetizers.� [...]
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Pick Your Team Name: It?s the Best Bar Trivia Nights in NYC
Drinking can get so monotonous. It?s basically the same lather, rinse, repeat cycle over and over again, and our brain cells are being ravaged as a result. If you?re looking to mix it up on your next alcohol excursion, we suggest pairing it with a well-aged trivia night. New York City has plenty of them, [...]
Los Angeles: Great Activities for Kids
If you're planning a family trip to the City of Angels this summer, here's our guide to the best kid-focused activities on offer in LA and the surrounding area...
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McCormick Live Cooking Class with Gale Gand
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 12:00 p.m Central Time, Join Gale Gand and McCormick for a live, interactive virtual cooking demonstration. Join Gale Gand, nationally acclaimed pastry chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television personality and mother of three as she celebrates an iconic pairing of the holiday season: Vanilla and Red Food Coloring. This festive pair [...]
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Alinea Opens Ticket Sales! Alinea Tickets Gone Already!
To get tickets, you must choose the right spoon. But there is no spoon.
The first month of the new ticketing system at Alinea went on sale yesterday afternoon. And while it may not have produced quite the crush that Next has, it wasn't exactly an unfamiliar experience, either— tickets went within a few hours, and by about 6 p.m. last night were down to a few six tops which were released after being on hold with purchasers who didn't complete their transaction. The Facebook page promises that the remainder of the year might be a little more orderly process than the present mad-scramble-for-any-date-you-can-get, or the frequent meltdowns that were part of the system's early days at Next:
Lots of questions regarding Sept - December. We will announce a date / time for those to go on sale via here and Twitter with plenty of notice. Now that the system is running we are all set up... no issue in giving notice.
Meanwhile, if you can't dine there in August, you can at least look at some new food photos they just put up, and see what you won't be eating.
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Filed Under: alinea, grant achatz, next
Source: http://chicago.grubstreet.com/2012/07/alinea_opens_ticket_sales_alin.html
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tokyo?s Best People Watching Spots
There are 32 million people in the greater Tokyo area so unsurprisingly it's one of our favourite places in the world for just hanging out and watching the crowds...
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Unconventional Valentines Dates
Four Ideas for a Night that?s Anything but Plain Roses are great ? until you find out she?s allergic to pollen. Chocolates are classic ? until you remember she?s vegan (there goes $30). Lingerie is romantic ? until you accidentally buy one size to small and she spends the rest of the night in tears. [...]
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Suburban Chicago's Got Talent down to Final Five
It's now down to the final five for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. Making the last cut are: country duo Faith and Whisky, beatboxing vocal duo iLLest Vocals, country singer/songwriter Woody James, yo-yo artist Shane Lubecker and jazz pianist Robert Osiol.
Source: http://dailyherald.com/article/20120729/entlife/707299912/
Polish Italian Spaghetti Recipe
Delicious with polish sausage in place of meatballs. Simply add sliced Lone Wolf polish sausage to your choice of pasta, favorite marinara and top with Parmesan cheese. Share Chicago Food: No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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Welcome to Urbanspoon Guides!
Today, Urbanspoon launches a great new feature to give you a peek at where everyone loves to eat, from your favorite celebrity chefs to your best foodie friends. Guides are also a fun and easy way to share your favorite spots with the Urbanspoon community.
First, check out a few of our featured celebrity chef guides:
Now that you've seen the recommendations of some celebrity chefs, it's your turn. Here are three easy steps to creating your own Urbanspoon Guide:
1. Find the Guides on your city homepage. Click All guides to see celebrity and featured locals' guides in your city.
2. Click on Create guide.
3. Create a list for any occasion. Once created, you can add restaurants by clicking Add restaurant to guide, and you can edit the name and description by clicking Edit guide details. When it's ready to share, click Publish Guide. It's that simple.
Need some inspiration? Here are some great Guides that diners have already created:
- The Best Gluten-Free Spots in NYC by Kristen
- Shoreline dining, Monroe to Port Huron by Jimmy
- Boston on a Budget by Frederick
- Best Small Town Eats in Indiana by EggDropErin
- Downtown Tourist Gems in San Antonio by The Industry James
- Great and Sometimes Quirky Breakfast Spots by Barney
- Just Passing Thru Town - Omaha by Captain Napkin
What are you waiting for? We can't wait to see what useful, fun, and delicious lists you can create.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/87/Welcome-to-Urbanspoon-Guides.html
Plane coming in for a night landing in Los Angeles
Visiting Los Angeles can be difficult because it’s so spread out. Getting from Malibu to Hollywood can be tricky depending on the time of day, construction and how well-versed you are with the highways and back roads of LA. To get a good sense of just how sprawling Los Angeles truly is (and, simultaneously, how [...]
Source: http://mycityway.com/blog/2012/03/22/plane-coming-in-for-a-night-landing-in-los-angeles/
Urbanspoon Travel Guide: Montreal
This week we?ll be taking a look at Montreal with the help of a couple of our top local bloggers. First, we checked in with Jennifer of Braised and Confused, our top-ranked Montreal blog. She?s reviewed more than 75 local restaurants, so she was definitely one of the first people we thought of for advice on great Montreal spots.
"Unfortunately, the downtown core doesn't have too many great restaurants, being populated with more food-court-type foods. But, there is one place in the Golden Square Mile that is particularly worth going to. It is called Dominion Square Tavern [Taverne Square Dominion]. It is the sister restaurant to the Baldwin Barmacie (great bar on Laurier) and has a similar vintage-cool, rustic chic sort of decor and ambiance. They have great lunch specials and a formidable list of cocktails that are all (and I mean all) delicious."
For a restaurant in a less-traveled spot, I would check out Little Burgundy, part of Le Sud-Ouest. I'm sure you've heard of Joe Beef, now legendary in Montreal as well as internationally. Little Burgundy is a little more out of the way and only recently has traffic been increasing almost single-handedly by the popularity of the aforementioned restaurant along with Liverpool House (owned by the same people as Joe Beef), Burgundy Lion, Jane's, and the new Nora Grey among a host of other trendy restaurants. Definitely a cool area to spend some time in."
One of our favorite blogging couples is the pair behind Foodie Date Night. They offered their top picks for diners:
- L?Express in Plateau Mont-Royal, "a true little taste of Paris in Montreal."
- Brasserie T! in the Latin Quarter where "the service was excellent, the food was classic, unpretentious and all executed professionally and the prices represented very good value."
- Les 400 Coups in Old Montreal: "?without question uncompromising in flavor and originality and came at an unbeatable value."
- Osteria Venti, also in Old Montreal, is "?authentic, regional Italian done with the care and attention it deserves; everything is made in house, the bread, the pasta, everything."
We also asked the Foodie Date Night team for a romantic spot to enjoy dinner. They suggested Restaurant MAS Cuisine, "one of our favorite romantic restaurants a little off the beaten path." Their review calls Restaurant MAS Cuisine "truly a diamond in the rough," with the food "flawless, not a single component of any dish was unfit or out of place? at a value that is really something to talk about."
Upcoming Montreal Events
Montr�al en Lumi�re
A bright light in the dark depths of winter, the huge, citywide festival Montr�al en Lumi�re (formerly the Montreal High Lights Festival) will take place February 16-26, 2012. The festival features a huge assortment of gastronomical events, with guided tours focusing on local cuisine, a special weekend of demonstrations and samplings at the Jean Talon Market, and everything from $12.95 lunch deals at top restaurants to $300 dinners prepared by some of the dozens of celebrated chefs and winemakers visiting from around the world.
From January 6 through March 31, Parc Jean-Drapeau will be home to the Snow Village, featuring an ice hotel, a snow maze, and an ice-carved replica of the city. And when you?re ready for dinner, you can stop by Le Mont Blanc, the Ice Restaurant. The 60-seat restaurant will be housed in a giant igloo, with interior decorations made from ice and snow (except for the fur covering the seats). Le Mont Blanc will offer a Nordic gourmet menu with a focus on local produce. If you?re just looking for a drink, the Snow Village will have also an Ice Bar, of course.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/72/Urbanspoon-Travel-Guide-Montreal.html
Robbie Fulks and The Last Anthony Bourdain in Chicago Story You Need To Read
The Hideout
In our coverage of The Great Bourdain-Budacki's Fight of '12, we noted the fact that Budacki's promotion of the shooting (which earned Bourdain's wrath) was not that different from the show itself typically packing the house, as they had done with people we mostly know at Burt's Pizza a few years ago. This earned a condescending denial from Tony himself: "@GrubStreetCHI small factual matter: we did not pack Burt's with extras. When you assume you...". But now comes a wry firsthand account of how the show ensures a good crowd in the background— without promoting Bourdain's name and attracting foodie groupies alone. It's from alt-country great Robbie Fulks at his blog, and it starts with a call asking him to help make sure there's a big crowd at the Hideout on a Monday night— but he can't even tell his fellow band members why.
As Fulks tells the story:
The famed chef Anthony Bordeaux was coming to next Monday night's show, to tape a little of the performance for his TV show, hang out at the bar, and talk to me and other denizens of the Hideout. A little probing revealed that the worthy was in fact Anthony Bourdain, but I really like "Bordeaux" better in every way: "Hey there, Bordeaux, welcome to fuckin' Chicago!" Anyway, I was given a delicate mission, to promote the show, hard, in order to fill the room -- but the reason was to be kept strictly secret. Even the band must not know. If Anothony Bordeaux walked into a place and a flock of Anthony Bordeaux fans were waiting there to hound and to gurm him, the flavor of the show would be spoilt.
Fulks and his band get a bunch of their friends out, pack the bar, push back the starting time of their set to accommodate the fact that Bourdain and crew will be late... but in the end they're so late that the show ends and the crowd leaves before Bourdain ever gets there:
So anyone that came for some TV excitement and hung around for an hour afterward (there were a good number) got to see what the front room of the Hideout looks like with some musicians at one end of the bar, Anthony Bordeaux at the other end, and a small phalanx of cameramen and producers scurrying around in between us and behind the counter... But I think it's too bad they missed the show. As one observer generously noted, the tableau of traveling to a town, walking into a tiny bar, and seeing the kind of music being made last night would have been pretty awesome and out-of-the-ordinary.
Don't miss some killer deadpan snark in the comments, either. [robbiefulks.com]
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Filed Under: tv stars, anthony bourdain, budacki's, robbue fulks, the hideout
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
London: The Queen?s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
If you're visiting London in early June, here's a selection of the best events and activities taking place over the four-day Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend...
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Cancun Calling: Tales From The Beach
Last week was a special one for Virgin Atlantic, as we celebrated our brand new route to Cancun, Mexico with a typically exuberant inaugural trip and party for selected guests...
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FirstBites Bash Feb. 2 gives preview taste of Chicago Restaurant Week
Tweet United Airlines presents First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week, produced by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau. Inside the magnificent Great Hall of Chicago Union Station, enjoy savory and sweet tastings from over 50 … Continue reading
50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine at Shiraz on the Water
Shiraz Lets You Splurge With Their New 50/50 Menu – 50% Discounts Off Appetizers and Wine At Bloomingdale?s Hottest Restaurant Enjoy the luxury and sophistication of a world class restaurant without the five star prices. Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort?s Shiraz On The Water is offering a menu that features half off select wines and appetizers.� [...]
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Weekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EAT
Group therapy
Haymarket Pub & Brewery 737 W. Randolph St. 312-638-0700
Let your geek flag fly with other sports nuts at ChicagoSide's Sports Lunch, where editor-in-chief Jonathan Eig hosts a group chat about your favorite topics and admission includes a pulled pork sandwich and a draft beer. Noon. Friday. $28. RSVP recommended: chicagosidesports.com.
DRINK
Carry a torch
Moonshine 1824 W. Division St. 773-862-8686
You don't need to cross the pond for Beerlympics, where you can watch the games on wall-to-wall TVs with daily-changing $3.50 specialty beers from around the world through Aug. 12. Try Duvel (Friday), Okocim (Saturday) and La Trappe White (Sunday)-the most popular wins a gold medal and remains on special at the bar. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
DO
Solo spotlight
Collaboraction 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. 3rd floor 312-226-9633
Latino performers from Chicago and across the U.S. take the stage for the inaugural Yo Solo Festival, which features three rotating programs with two solo performances each, a visual art exhibition and post-show parties with live music. $15 per program; $10 for students, industry, anyone under 30; $20-$35 for three-program pass. Schedule: yosolofestival.com. Friday-Sunday.
(Free!) BYO blanket
South Shore Cultural Center 7059 E. South Shore Drive 312-595-5600
Chicago Shakespeare Theater kicks off its Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour with The Bard's battle of the sexes comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew," with a rock-inspired score. Arrive at 3 p.m. for opening performances by the Joel Hall Dancers, Soul and Duende Dance Company and Jazz Institute of Chicago. 4 p.m. Sunday.
Get your goat
Jackson Junge Gallery 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-227-7900
Whether you knew that Bucktown derived its name from the bucks (male goats) raised by the neighborhood's original Polish settlers, you can celebrate at The Goat Party, a Bucktown Arts Fest kick-off featuring cocktails, appetizers, raffles, a live auction and performances by theater troupe Collaboraction. 6-11 p.m. Friday. $40-$50. RSVP recommended: bucktownartsfest.com
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day-check staff and reader favorites on metromix.com.
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Slow Food Chicago Celebrates Tomatoes with Chicago TomatoFest Potluck
TweetDo you love heirloom tomatoes as much as we do? Show off your heirloom harvest at the Slow Food Chicago TomatoFest Potluck. Saturday, September 24, at the Chicago Honey Co-op! Chicago TomatoFest benefits the preSERVE garden, a partnership between Slow … Continue reading
Suburban Chicago's Got Talent down to Final Five
It's now down to the final five for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. Making the last cut are: country duo Faith and Whisky, beatboxing vocal duo iLLest Vocals, country singer/songwriter Woody James, yo-yo artist Shane Lubecker and jazz pianist Robert Osiol.
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Las Vegas: Best Shopping Destination in the West
Las Vegas is a shopping destination to rival New York, with everything from premier luxury brands, designer boutiques and department stores to bargain-filled factory outlet malls...
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Urbanspoon Travel Guide: St. Louis
For the Urbanspoon Travel Guide's first Midwest stop, we asked two of our top St. Louis contributors for their personal picks.
First, we checked in with Scrunchee, an Urbanspoon Prime member who has voted on more than 300 St. Louis area restaurants, and whose motto is "A tavola non si invecchia!" (At the table with good friends and family you do not become old!)
Scrunchee recommended checking out the Soulard & Benton Park area, featuring some of the city's "newest/hippest places to eat in cool brick rehabbed buildings." In the area, Scrunchee suggests Square One Brewery & Distillery. "They have a great location, amazing food, and warm ambience. Weather permitting you can sit on the patio for hours and enjoy food, drinks, and a friendly staff."
When we asked for a spot in a less-traveled place, Scrunchee threw us a curveball by staying in the Soulard & Benton Park neighborhood, explaining that the Blues City Deli is in a "different, much less noticeable location; this is not where the foot traffic, cute shops, and Park are located. [The Blues City Deli] takes some work to find, and their hours are minimal, but it is a MUST DO. Hands down the #1 sandwich shop in St. Louis."
Finally, writing that "pizza is what is hot right now in the Lou," Scrunchee tags Dewy's Pizza in University City as one of the city's best pizza spots.
We also checked in with Jason Mengwasser, who has posted more than 170 photos of St. Louis restaurants. When we asked for a downtown pick, Jason took the local's love of beer into consideration and suggested the Schlafly Tap Room. "You'll be hard pressed to find better beers than you can get here," he writes, with an emphasis on "the best local brews." He also likes the less-standard pub offerings: "Start off with a nice bowl of rarebit and go from there."
Continuing the libatious theme, Jason also recommends Sanctuaria in The Grove district. Sanctuaria is a tapas spot that's currently ranked third in The Grove on Urbanspoon, but according to Jason, "what truly shines here are their cocktails. They have a unique and very extensive cocktail menu (over 150 at last count), that uses all sorts of house-made infused liqueurs."
Finally, Jason calls the Central West End "a great spot for visitors" with "a wide variety of restaurants." The current top-ranked CWE spot is The Cup, a gourmet cupcake shop which sounds like a great place to finish up a day of traveling.
Upcoming St. Louis Events
The Iron Fork event on March 22 will have tastings from 30 restaurants selected by the Riverfront Times' food critic, Ian Froeb. The event also features live music and cooking/mixology competitions.
Two dining events are being held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the R. M. S. Titanic. "The Last Dinner on the Titanic" takes place April 14 at the Fabulous Fox Theater. This 11-course authentic recreation of that last dinner will be accompanied by wine, music, and stories about the passengers. Tickets are $500, and white tie and tails are suggested. The following day is the Titanic Champagne Brunch in the Piper Palm House, located in Tower Grove Park. The menu will be recreated from a first-class menu served on the voyage, and tickets are a more manageable $45.
Depending on the level of authenticity at these events, we might suggest leaving a bit early...
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/74/Urbanspoon-Travel-Guide-St-Louis.html
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Virgin Atlantic Launches ?Little Richard? Ice Cubes
We're giving our Upper Class passengers the chance to join Richard Branson 'in spirit' at the onboard bar this spring ? with the launch of our 'Little Richard' ice cubes...
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The Olympics of fests
Get ready to dance: This weekend's street fests offer an array of music styles that should hit a high note with festival-goers across the city. Music will be the heartbeat of Rogers Park, with both Celebrate Clark Street and the Igbo-Fest kicking off on Saturday. Fiesta del Sol, Taste of Lincoln Avenue and Wicker Park Fest will continue the trend, bringing tunes to blocks across the city. Renee Pinckney is a RedEye intern.
Celebrate Clark Street
When: 1-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Clark Street between Morse and Touhy avenues in Rogers Park
Cost: $5 suggested donation
The agenda: Dubbed a "music street party," the seventh annual event will offer folk music and dance from around the world, providing a multicultural mix of music that's as diverse as the neighborhood.
Must-see musical act: SMOD, a band from Mali best known for its mixture of rap, hip hop, folk and traditional music, will make its first appearance in Chicago.
Igbo-Fest
When: 1:30-10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Warren Park in West Rogers Park
Cost: Free admission
The agenda: This annual one-day picnic organized by the Igbo Associations of Chicago aims to showcase the cultural heritage of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. Expect traditional Igbo foods and music from Ike Adolphy & De-Meritables.
Bonus: Promised raffle prizes (tickets cost $1 a pop) include a 40-inch TV, laptop, camera and other goodies.
Fiesta del Sol
When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
Where: 1400 W. Cermak Ave. between Morgan Street and Ashland Avenue in Pilsen
Cost: Free admission
The agenda: This popular four-day fest celebrates its 40th anniversary this summer with live entertainment, local art and plenty to eat. In addition to traditional Mexican banda music, DJ sets and up-and-coming Latino artists will take the stage.
A chance to give back: Fundraising events such as a 5K walk/run and beauty pageant raise money for Pilsen community programming.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood avenues in Lincoln Park
Cost: $10 suggested donation
The agenda: Featuring nearly 40 musical acts on four stages, this outdoor street fest will showcase a bevy of pop, rock and blues talent. Headliners include San Diego rockers Augustana, Chicago blues guitarist Pistol Pete and local fan favorites Dot Dot Dot and 16 Candles.
Wicker Park Fest
When: noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Milwaukee Avenue between North Avenue and Paulina Street in Wicker Park
Cost: $5 suggested donation
The agenda: This popular street fest revolves around live music, with three stages offering something for everyone. Highlights include Cursive, the Budos Band, The Drums, Lucero, Joe Pug and many more.
Get artsy: Keep an eye out for works from two local arts organizations, Redmoon Theater and Defibrillator Gallery, which will be showcased at the newly added arts section.
Jeff Park Arts and Music Festival
When: 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, noon-10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon-9:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: 4822 N. Long in Jefferson Park
Cost: $5 before 5 p.m.; $7 after
The agenda: The long-running fest formerly known as Jeff Fest is bringing a full music lineup to the northwest neighborhood this year.�Snack on food from local�food trucks�such as Wagyu Wagon, Taquero Fusion, Duck N Roll and new frozen treats truck�Ice3. Bands range from Kevin Flynn & Avondale Ramblers on Friday to Smoking Popes on Sunday.
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Upcoming Festivals
Lollapalooza: Aug 3-5 in Grant Park
Edgefest: Aug 4-5 in Edgewater
Wrigleyville Summerfest: Aug. 4-5 in Wrigleyville
Source: http://www.redeyechicago.com/news/ct-red-0727-festfridays-20120725,0,7565238.story?track=rss
Three Culinary Aficionados You Should Know
Traditionally, the term ?foodie? has referred to renowned chefs, culinary masters and other notable gourmets but there is an entirely new sector of foodie culture that includes the up-and-comers of the culinary world. From sommeliers and pastry chefs to restaurateurs and agriculture phenoms, these individuals are some of the country?s most prominent experts of food [...]
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What Would You Do For A Weekend In Cancun?
Shake your maracas? we?re off to Cancun. We?re more than a little excited ? and you should be too, as you could be joining our VIP flight for free!
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Unconventional Valentines Dates
Four Ideas for a Night that?s Anything but Plain Roses are great ? until you find out she?s allergic to pollen. Chocolates are classic ? until you remember she?s vegan (there goes $30). Lingerie is romantic ? until you accidentally buy one size to small and she spends the rest of the night in tears. [...]
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How To Visit New York On A Budget
New York is one of the world's most expensive cities, but there are plenty of bargains to uncover. We show you how to enjoy the Big Apple on a budget...
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Got the FREE RENTCaf� Resident App? Why not?
Congratulations, apartment renters: your lives just got easier. The new, free, RENTCaf� Resident App is available to those with a current RENTCaf� Resident Login. �If you use RENTCaf� to pay your rent or submit maintenance requests, now you can do so from your smart phone or tablet, no matter where you are. On vacation or [...]
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Virgin Atlantic Arrives in Vancouver
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Pick Your Team Name: It?s the Best Bar Trivia Nights in NYC
Drinking can get so monotonous. It?s basically the same lather, rinse, repeat cycle over and over again, and our brain cells are being ravaged as a result. If you?re looking to mix it up on your next alcohol excursion, we suggest pairing it with a well-aged trivia night. New York City has plenty of them, [...]
New York: Five Reasons To Visit The Bronx
It's the only New York City borough connected to the US mainland and it's packed with things to do and see. Here's five of the best reasons to visit...
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Introducing Dineline, your Dining Timeline
Are you serious about food?
As you know, Urbanspoon has always been a great way for you to find your next favorite restaurant. Now, we'll help you remember all of the places you've eaten -- the epicurean adventures, the everyday neighborhood lunches, and even the terrible dives. With the latest release of our popular iPhone application, we're introducing Dineline, your personal dining timeline.
Dineline lets you quickly and easily record your dining history. You can add as much or as little information as you want. You can keep it as simple as noting the time and place. Or you can capture what you ate, take pictures, and leave notes. Your information stays private unless you choose to share it.
Dineline's more than a way to help you remember where you're eating. We'll also compile interesting statistics for you. What's your favorite cuisine? Your most popular restaurant this month? Dineline can show you this and more.
Download (or update) the new app and give it a try after your next meal out.
Read the TechCrunch article about Dineline.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/65/Introducing-Dineline-your-Dining-Timeline.html
Alderman Moreno Wants To Block Chick Fil-A From Logan Square. Is That Progress?
Alderman Joe Moreno.
It's been a bad couple of days for Chick Fil-A with colorful characters controlled by someone else— first they lost the support of The Muppets, now Chicago aldermen may turn on them. Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno, whose ward includes Logan Square, says he will try to block the arrival of Chick Fil-A's second store in his ward because of the anti-gay-marriage sentiments and political activities of the company's religious owners, as expressed by company president Dan Cathy in an interview last week. Moreno's opposition immediately drew support from Mayor Emanuel, who said "Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values." So it seems likely that with all good progressive-thinking people in favor of blocking Chick Fil-A from opening in Logan Square, it's a win-win for all, right? Allow us to throw out a couple of dissenting perspectives before we all celebrate.
The first irony here is that just a week ago, many of the same people were surely following the food truck ordinance hearings and urging city government to allow fair and open competition between food trucks and brick and mortar businesses, so that consumers could decide for themselves. Now they want government to get all in the face of a business and decide who can and who can't open based on the politics of the people who own it. Is that really a criterion we want city government to apply to business licenses? If so, it ought to be applied fairly to all. Which would surely mean that Moreno should send city inspectors out to query the heavily Latino part of his ward, where we're guessing that support for gay marriage is considerably lower than it is in the hipster part, and start shutting down taquerias and florists and body shops that don't give the politically correct answer.
In fact, if anybody ought to be reluctant to give the city power to discriminate in the name of anti-discrimination, it's gays. Urban machines have always used this kind of power to harass and ghettoize openly gay businesses, which remain confined to a few neighborhoods in the city even though one assumes that there are plenty of gays who shop and work in the Magnificent Mile, say. And not to imply anything about Alderman Moreno specifically, but everyone should be hesitant about the kind of "aldermanic privilege" over a business's existence or not that has, traditionally in Chicago, been resolved with the passage of a paper bag full of twenties under a table at II Jack's, or more genteely, with the purchase of insurance from a well-connected insurance agency. (Insert Chick Fil-A/wet-my-beak joke here.)
In the end, we'd rather Chick Fil-A, or any business, face open competition in a free market than have to curry favor with the nomenklatura. In Chick Fil-A's case, that competition would be quite literal and direct: Leghorn, the chicken sandwich business that Jared Van Camp's Element Collective plans to open in Logan Square, offering an avowedly pro-gay corporate stance as well as more humanely-raised chicken. We look forward to being able to vote with our wallets for a better product with better values behind it, rather than having the choice decided for us by any city official.
Read more posts by Michael Gebert
Filed Under: chick fil-a, alderman joe moreno, leghorn
Source: http://chicago.grubstreet.com/2012/07/chick-fil-a-alderman-moreno-leghorn.html
A FREE Taste of Panera Bread
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Urbanspoon Travel Guide: Montreal
This week we?ll be taking a look at Montreal with the help of a couple of our top local bloggers. First, we checked in with Jennifer of Braised and Confused, our top-ranked Montreal blog. She?s reviewed more than 75 local restaurants, so she was definitely one of the first people we thought of for advice on great Montreal spots.
"Unfortunately, the downtown core doesn't have too many great restaurants, being populated with more food-court-type foods. But, there is one place in the Golden Square Mile that is particularly worth going to. It is called Dominion Square Tavern [Taverne Square Dominion]. It is the sister restaurant to the Baldwin Barmacie (great bar on Laurier) and has a similar vintage-cool, rustic chic sort of decor and ambiance. They have great lunch specials and a formidable list of cocktails that are all (and I mean all) delicious."
For a restaurant in a less-traveled spot, I would check out Little Burgundy, part of Le Sud-Ouest. I'm sure you've heard of Joe Beef, now legendary in Montreal as well as internationally. Little Burgundy is a little more out of the way and only recently has traffic been increasing almost single-handedly by the popularity of the aforementioned restaurant along with Liverpool House (owned by the same people as Joe Beef), Burgundy Lion, Jane's, and the new Nora Grey among a host of other trendy restaurants. Definitely a cool area to spend some time in."
One of our favorite blogging couples is the pair behind Foodie Date Night. They offered their top picks for diners:
- L?Express in Plateau Mont-Royal, "a true little taste of Paris in Montreal."
- Brasserie T! in the Latin Quarter where "the service was excellent, the food was classic, unpretentious and all executed professionally and the prices represented very good value."
- Les 400 Coups in Old Montreal: "?without question uncompromising in flavor and originality and came at an unbeatable value."
- Osteria Venti, also in Old Montreal, is "?authentic, regional Italian done with the care and attention it deserves; everything is made in house, the bread, the pasta, everything."
We also asked the Foodie Date Night team for a romantic spot to enjoy dinner. They suggested Restaurant MAS Cuisine, "one of our favorite romantic restaurants a little off the beaten path." Their review calls Restaurant MAS Cuisine "truly a diamond in the rough," with the food "flawless, not a single component of any dish was unfit or out of place? at a value that is really something to talk about."
Upcoming Montreal Events
Montr�al en Lumi�re
A bright light in the dark depths of winter, the huge, citywide festival Montr�al en Lumi�re (formerly the Montreal High Lights Festival) will take place February 16-26, 2012. The festival features a huge assortment of gastronomical events, with guided tours focusing on local cuisine, a special weekend of demonstrations and samplings at the Jean Talon Market, and everything from $12.95 lunch deals at top restaurants to $300 dinners prepared by some of the dozens of celebrated chefs and winemakers visiting from around the world.
From January 6 through March 31, Parc Jean-Drapeau will be home to the Snow Village, featuring an ice hotel, a snow maze, and an ice-carved replica of the city. And when you?re ready for dinner, you can stop by Le Mont Blanc, the Ice Restaurant. The 60-seat restaurant will be housed in a giant igloo, with interior decorations made from ice and snow (except for the fur covering the seats). Le Mont Blanc will offer a Nordic gourmet menu with a focus on local produce. If you?re just looking for a drink, the Snow Village will have also an Ice Bar, of course.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/72/Urbanspoon-Travel-Guide-Montreal.html
What's on TV Tonight | April 30
How I Met Your Mother 7-7:30pm, NBC. The reality of his impending fatherhood sends Marshall into a panic and Robin and Ted make steps towards mending their friendship.
2 Broke Girls 7:30-8pm, CBS. Max risks losing her babysitting job if she and Caroline fail to deliver perfect cupcakes for Peach's socialite friends.
Source: http://timeoutchicago.com/arts-culture/movies-on-demand/15320141/whats-on-tv-tonight-april-30
Welcome to Urbanspoon Guides!
Today, Urbanspoon launches a great new feature to give you a peek at where everyone loves to eat, from your favorite celebrity chefs to your best foodie friends. Guides are also a fun and easy way to share your favorite spots with the Urbanspoon community.
First, check out a few of our featured celebrity chef guides:
Now that you've seen the recommendations of some celebrity chefs, it's your turn. Here are three easy steps to creating your own Urbanspoon Guide:
1. Find the Guides on your city homepage. Click All guides to see celebrity and featured locals' guides in your city.
2. Click on Create guide.
3. Create a list for any occasion. Once created, you can add restaurants by clicking Add restaurant to guide, and you can edit the name and description by clicking Edit guide details. When it's ready to share, click Publish Guide. It's that simple.
Need some inspiration? Here are some great Guides that diners have already created:
- The Best Gluten-Free Spots in NYC by Kristen
- Shoreline dining, Monroe to Port Huron by Jimmy
- Boston on a Budget by Frederick
- Best Small Town Eats in Indiana by EggDropErin
- Downtown Tourist Gems in San Antonio by The Industry James
- Great and Sometimes Quirky Breakfast Spots by Barney
- Just Passing Thru Town - Omaha by Captain Napkin
What are you waiting for? We can't wait to see what useful, fun, and delicious lists you can create.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/87/Welcome-to-Urbanspoon-Guides.html
See San Diego In Time Lapse
How many San Diego landmarks can you spot in this time lapse video of the southern California city? It’s a fantastic look at the energy, beauty and vibrancy of San Diego.
Source: http://mycityway.com/blog/2012/03/23/see-san-diego-in-time-lapse/
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Urbanspoon Travel Guide: Toronto
Our around-the-world journey continues with a stop in Toronto, one of the most active cities on Urbanspoon. The city of Toronto is the cultural, entertainment, and financial capital of Canada, and is home to more than 2.7 million people. To find the best places to eat we asked three of our favorite locals for their advice.
Caroline Becker is an Urbanspoon Prime member and the writer of our top-ranked Toronto blog, Caroline's Culinary Delights, making her the perfect choice to lead off our Toronto tour.
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| Yours Truly |
Caroline loves Yours Truly, describing the Little Italy/Portugal Village restaurant as "perfect on so many levels, a mixture of cooking styles, cuisines and flavours;" writing that Chef Jeff Claudio "worked at Per Se and adopted Thomas Keller's imagination." Toronto Life recently named Yours Truly as their Best New Restaurant.
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| Keriwa Cafe |
For some local flavor, Caroline picked Keriwa Café in Roncesvalles Village "to represent Canadian cuisine." The Roncesvalles Village is "First Nations cuisine at its finest, very imaginative and really the only one in Toronto like it." Finally, on "busy, touristy" Bloor Street, Caroline recommends the "cheap, delicious and family-run" Tacos El Asador.
Lovequalityeats joined Urbanspoon in 2009, and has since posted nearly 100 Toronto restaurant reviews. His top pick in the busy Yorkville area is Korean Grill House. For those venturing off the beaten path, LQE likes Lahore Tikka House, currently our #1-ranked spot in the Gerrard India Bazaar region, North America's largest marketplace of South Asian shops and restaurants.
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| Bannock |
Finally, we checked in with Urbanspoon Prime member Spezbaby. While Spezbaby doesn't have the most user reviews on Urbanspoon, he definitely has the most user reviews in haiku form. Spezbaby stuck with prose, though, when suggesting the Canadian-inspired, conveniently-located Bannock for those looking for a good Entertainment District meal. He also likes the "very interesting seasonal menu" at Zocalo, currently the #1-ranked restaurant in the Junction Triangle area, lauding "lots of housemade pickling, spreads, pates and charcuterie used in their 'deconstructed sandwiches'".
Upcoming Toronto Food Events:
Afrofest (July 7-8)
Events at Woodbine Park can be a bit claustrophobic, but on a busy summer weekend it's still worth checking out Toronto's annual celebration of African music and culture. Good music and good food.
Night it Up (July 13-15th)
Formerly Toronto Night Market, this is one of the best events of the entire year mainly because of the food and music lineup. From stinky tofu to grilled takoyaki, this one's not to be missed.
Hot & Spicy Food Festival (July 20-22)
Thai, Indian, Cajun, and Caribbean food are just some of what's represented at Harbourfront Centre's biggest (and spiciest) food festival of the year. Beyond sumptuous food samplings there's also a nice mix of music, dance, and other activities.
The Beer Festival (July 27-29)
Beer lovers can't get enough of this food festival, which this year has adopted the inevitable Beerlicious moniker. There are 200 beers on offer - many of them local and Canadian microbrews - and there's grilled meat and music too. Better get tickets early as this event can sell out.
Taste of the Danforth (August 10-12)
Like Caribana, we tend to either love this street festival or stay far far away. An abundance of souvlaki? Check! Insane crowds? Check! Thai food? Check! Have your pick of every option.
For a full Toronto summer events & festivals calendar visit BlogTO.
Source: http://www.urbanspoon.com/blog/83/Urbanspoon-Travel-Guide-Toronto.html
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