Chicago’s Best Pizza
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With the weather changing to fall, it is a great time to tuck inside and enjoy some of Chicago’s best pizza. From stuffed to thin crust, Chicago’s pies are some of the most delicious in the world. Here is a sampling of the city’s tastiest pizza joints. Bon appetite!
Spacca Napoli, 1769 W. Sunnyside Ave. (map) – For a slice of Naples. Italy, this Italian restaurant specializes in Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizza.
The Original Gino’s East of Chicago, 2801 N. Lincoln Ave. (map) –...
September 13th, 2010 | Lisa Davis | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, pizza, Restaurants
Bridges and Mysterious Statues
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Blauwbrug, Blue Bridge, spans the Amstel River, but it is not blue at all. The bridge was built in 1874, and inspired by Paris’ Pont Alexandre III. The main construction is cast-iron, a relatively new material when the bridge was built. It allowed builders a new flamboyance. Look at the bridge and you will see that its central piers are carved with images of boats and fish. Red granite pillars hold streetlamps capped with bright yellow crowns, copies of the Hapsburg imperial crown.
Stand on the...
September 13th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bridge, featuredarticle, statue
Autumn Means Apples
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Is there anything more emblematic of the change of seasons from summer to fall than the switch from raspberries and watermelon to apples? Suddenly, there are apple festivals everywhere!
Here are just a handful of options:
The Country Applefest in downtown Lebanon, Ohio (map) is September 25, 2010. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Look for apple fritters, apple pies, caramel apples, fudge-covered apples and all the other usual food fest staples, including BBQ sandwiches, pork chops, ham sandwiches, brats,...
September 13th, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, festival, food, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Washington
Alfie’s Market – Vintage Shopping
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I’ve sung the praises of Portobello Road and the Bermondsey antique markets before, but a friend of mine has just reminded me that for serious vintage lovers, the place to go is Alfie’s, near Marylebone station.
Find a Clarice Cliff original at Alfie's
Alfie’s has been going since 1976, and it’s still going strong. It occupies what used to be Jordan’s department store, a striking Art Deco building on the corner of Church Street, and over the years it’s spawned...
September 11th, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: antiques, featuredarticle, Shopping, vintage
Saris of India
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The Association of Corporations and Apex Societies of Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, and the Government of India has organized a Sari exhibition and sale. They’ll be sari from all over India on show. Many of the styles in the exhibition are usually not available in most Delhi shops; hence this exhibition might just be worth a visit. If you are into wearing and collection sari, head over to this unique exhibition on at the Bhikaji Cama Place.
Sari Exhibition in New Delhi
About Various Saris in...
September 11th, 2010 | induspride | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Sari Sale
Beer Can House: Quirky Fun
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Tucked away on a residential street and surrounded by private homes and condos, Houston’s Beer Can House is as fun as it is curious. Perhaps the most straightforward piece of art I’ve ever come across, the Beer Can House is exactly what it says it is: a house covered in beer cans.
One of my favorite places to bring visitors to Houston, the Beer Can House began when a retired Southern Pacific Railroad worker named John Milkovisch decided he had tired of mowing his lawn and set about...
September 9th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: contemporary art, featuredarticle, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places
Extreme Driving in Buenos Aires
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Like all other people on the planet, porteños (people of the port city of Buenos Aires) are many things… some truly terrific, some sadly terrible. For instance, they are definitely not cautious and considerate drivers. In general, the farther you get from Buenos Aires, the better the driving seems.
Porteños are offensive drivers, which makes it hard for defensive drivers to adjust. But porteños are also remarkably agile drivers. They think and react quickly, and are uncannily good at avoiding...
September 7th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: driving laws, featuredarticle, Hints & Tips
St. Francis Revitalizes Phoenix Neighborhood
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As a guest of the Phoenix Convention Bureau, I enjoyed a luncheon at the new St. Francis restaurant (map) in uptown Phoenix.
Prior to my luncheon, I watched a local show touting this new addition to the uptown area. I learned that the building had lived many lives, among them the space was a bank, doctor’s office and post office, marked by the garage door that still opens out onto the street to let in the cool breezes. Now as a family-owned and operated restaurant, it’s an opportunity for...
September 7th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: . historic buildings, featuredarticle, food and beverage, Restaurants and Bars
Wine, Music & Food – Virginia Wine Festival
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The annual Virginia Wine Festival is one of DC’s largest and most relaxed wine festivals in the area. In its 35th year, the festival , set in a park setting, offers over 50 wineries pouring more than 400 Virginia wines.
The festival, besides offering tons of tastings, lets you learn about wine, food pairings in various wine seminars. Even learn about hosting your own tasting at home and the right type of wine glass to use to maximize your enjoyment of each type of wine.
Bring a blanket and...
September 6th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: fair, featuredarticle, festival, Virginia, wine
Mexico Celebrates 200 Years of Independence
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It’s the year of the bicentennial and an exciting time to be in Mexico! In 2010 Mexico celebrates the 200th anniversary of its independence from Spain and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Mexico has been preparing for the occasion for quite some time now, mapping out tourist routes throughout the interior of the country, improving infrastructure and roadways, hosting a variety of cultural events and exhibitions, renovating Plaza Garibaldi and constructing a new metro line in Mexico...
September 5th, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: celebration, event, featuredarticle, holiday, Independence Day
Great Edinburgh Daytrips: Dunfermline
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Today I’d like to highlight another awesome daytrip opportunity if you find yourself at a loose end in Edinburgh and curious to explore further afield for the day. Dunfermline is a city in the Kingdom of Fife, just to the north of Edinburgh across the Firth of Forth. The city is one of the ancient capitals of Scotland, before Edinburgh became the formal capital that it is today.
A Long History
The earliest record of a settlement in this area was 570 AD, but it wasn’t until King...
September 5th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: day trips, featuredarticle, history
Fall Foliage Drives: Seattle in Color
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Fall foliage starts turning color in about mid-September, and now is a great time to start planning a fall foliage car trip. Indian Summer is a perfect time to pack up the car for a road trip to watch the green of summer give way to red, yellow, and orange. Get out of the city for some beautiful viewing.
Here are a few suggestions to get you started (in alphabetical order):
Blewett Pass: Highway 97, Peshastin to Ellensburg
Chinook Pass: State Route 410 from Enumclaw to Naches
Mountain Loop...
September 5th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: car trip, featuredarticle
Agritourism in the Czech Republic
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Wandering through the streets of big cities like Prague (map) may give you a taste of another country, but for the full immersion experience, there’s nothing like staying in the rural countryside.
Agritourism offers visitors the chance to connect with daily life, not to mention sample some of the freshest and most authentic food of the region. Sometimes, you can even stay overnight on a farm and witness (or participate in) agricultural life first-hand.
A good place to try agritourism is the...
September 4th, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Czech Republic, featuredarticle, food
Play Hard: Grownup Fun in Houston
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Guys – take off those ties! Gals – kick off those heels! Being fabulous every single weekend is hard work. While it’s true that Houston has no shortage of amazing restaurants, cocktail bars, and theater options, sometimes it’s fun to take a weekend and be a kid again. When I just can’t bear the thought of putting on another pencil skirt and pair of platform heels, I instead reach for some walking shorts and sneakers and hit the town. If you are looking to channel...
September 4th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: activities, classes, featuredarticle, fun
Have You Ever Been to the Island of Tenerife?
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If you have never heard of it, it is part of the Atlantic territory of Spain located off the west coast of Africa. Better known as the Canary Islands, Tenerife is the largest of the seven islands and is very diverse, featuring beautiful beaches (including some black sand beaches), the highest mountain of Spain, the third largest volcano in the world, lush forests, deserts, and much more. It is considered one of the last paradises of the European isles.
The Canary Islands are commonly visited by...
September 3rd, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: ancient civilizations, beach, featuredarticle, National Park, volcano
Shoot a Film in Just 72 Hours
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When most movies take months or years to create and edit, shorter films can take just a week or two. But the challenge of 72 Film Fest is to bring together on the streets of Frederick, Maryland teams of local actors, directors, musicians, writers, and editors to write, shoot, edit and score a short film in just 72 hours.
The 5th annual 72 Film Fest provides each participating team with specific criteria and guidelines based around a central theme, and the film must use the criteria when making...
September 2nd, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, festival, film festival, movies
Labor Day Weekend in Houston
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With Labor Day Weekend just days away, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about how to spend the long weekend. Heading out of the city to the hill country or to Galveston is always an option, but you know what? One of the great things about these long holiday weekends spent in the city is that everyone else leaves! I noticed it during both the July 4th and Memorial Day long weekends, and so we have opted to take advantage of a few of the great things going on right in the city.
Houston...
September 1st, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, Labor Day weekend, things to do
The National Mall: Protest & Rally Central
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The National Mall in Washington DC is the Nation’s protest and event venue. Over the years, besides Presidential inaugurations, July 4th celebrations, and cultural festivals and events, veterans, anti-war protesters, pro-life/pro-choice, clergy, civil rights activists and people with a cause have all used the Mall as a place to express their points of view in an attempt to sway their government.
The Mall was again mobbed with people this past Saturday, with many wearing American flag clothing,...
August 31st, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, history, National Mall, politics, rally
20 Wines for $25 during Month of Discovery at Fleming’s
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse Memorable Meal: A Trio of Fleming's Classics. (PRNewsFoto/Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Winnie Ma)
It’s never a bad time to do some wine tasting, especially when it’s Opening Night at Fleming’s. So plan your month accordingly, and head to Fleming’s on Thursday nights. During this month of discovery, you will have the chance to experience the newly released Fleming’s 100 — the 100 wines that made their list...
August 31st, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, Restaurants
The Ugliest Building in London
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It’s official. The Strata tower in Elephant and Castle is the ugliest new building in Britain – it has just been awarded the Carbuncle Cup , sponsored by Building Design magazine.
Strata House under construction, flaunting its turbines
It attracted particular condemnation from the critics for its ‘greenwashing’. It prominently features three wind turbines mounted in the top of the building – but these will only provide 8 percent of the building’s energy needs....
August 31st, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: architecture, featuredarticle, modern buildings
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