Fresh Cafe
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Fresh Cafe has long been a place I’d wanted to try out, and now that I’ve been there several times to catch up on work I think I have a good sense of this hip new cafe in Kaka’ako.
Both times I’ve been I brought my pug Iris, and we sat outside on the patio by the parking. There are also three tables that front Queen street as well as some indoor seating. There’s a gallery/garage/party space behind the kitchen, where garage sales and private parties are held. About 8 parking...
August 19th, 2010 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cafe, featuredarticle
Travelodge Wynyard – A Little Bit of Mystery in Sydney
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I’ve always been curious about those mystery hotels offered by website’s like Wotif.com, but also a bit nervous. As a control freak, the idea of spending money on a hotel, sight unseen, was just a little daunting. But recently I decided to take the plunge, and I’m so glad that I did.
We don’t know a lot about these hotels, but they’re not entirely mysterious. We’re told of each one’s star rating, and general area, such as the CBD. We also know of the configuration of the beds, so...
August 19th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, hotel, travel deal
Folk Singer and 1960s Social Activist Joan Baez
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When you think about the quintessential 1960s folk singer, names like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Arlo Guthrie and Joan Baez come to mind. And nest month, Joan Baez is coming to town.
Her vibrato style, passionate delivery and association with many causes of the 1960s such as the anti-Vietnam war movement, civil rights and equal rights placed her at many of the major events of the tumultuous 1960s.
She performed the civil-rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” in Washington DC as part of Dr....
August 18th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, featuredarticle, music
Tantalize Your Taste Buds during Arizona Restaurant Week
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Fall is foodie season in Arizona and our most renowned chefs are ready to tempt your taste buds with a full menu of culinary masterpieces during Arizona Restaurant Week – September 18-26. From three-course meals at enticing prices to fine dining at an intimate chef’s table under the stars, this season’s offerings are sure to please everyone.
Arizona Restaurant Week was developed to showcase the outstanding culinary scene throughout our state. A huge success since its inception in 2008, Arizona...
August 18th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, food and beverage
Learn About Sea Life on BC Ferries
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Do you want to know more about our Coastal waters? This summer when you take a ferry trip on the Vancouver-Victoria, Horseshoe Bay-Nanaimo routes, you’ll be pleasantly entertained by a Coastal Naturalist who will introduce to to life below the waves on the BC Coast.
The 2010 Coastal Naturalist program runs until Labour Day, September 6. It’s a great way to entertain the kids while on board and you’ll learn a lot about sea life yourself. The Naturalist will answer your questions, ...
August 18th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: education, family, featuredarticle, kids
Discover Herbs at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
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If you’ve recently visited a farmers market or have been tending a balcony garden, it’s obvious that this is the year of the tomato. Hot and dry with sporadic downpours are perfect for these prolific plants. Once they’re in season, there’s no stopping them and I find the best way to enjoy them is with a drizzle of simple dressing made from olive oil, fresh basil, and a touch of parsley. Freshly picked herbs are now also at their prime making it the perfect time to visit the Brooklyn Botanic...
August 17th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Brooklyn, featuredarticle, gardens
Feeling Lucky? Win Your Next Vacation in the South
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Luck.
Some people have it.
Some people don’t.
If you’re one of those who seem to have it, or you just feel it at times, why not take a chance to win your next vacation in the South.
Celebrate Nashville Zoo’s (map) newest addition, flamingos, with their Peace, Love Flamingo Sweepstakes. The winner will receive two nights at Embassy Suites Nashville Airport (map), four tickets to the zoo along with a behind-the-scenes tour and more more. Deadline to enter is September 30.
It’s easy to enter...
August 17th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: contests, featuredarticle
Date Night: Downtown Houston
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When I first moved to Houston, longtime residents would lament about how great downtown “used to be”. “There used to be so much more to do!” is something that I would hear a lot – and frankly, not really understand! Due to a thriving Theater District, Minute Maid Park (home of the Houston Astros), Discovery Green, top-notch shopping, and a host of great restaurants and fun bars, we frequently reserve Friday night for Date Night: Downtown. Here are a few of my favorite...
August 17th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: date night, dinner, entertainment, featuredarticle, Shopping
Tibet Art Exhibition by Tibetans in Exile
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The Dalai Lama resides in Dharamshala, India. Consequently, India is home to probably most Tibetans in exile than anywhere else. Delhi has a Tibetan refugee colony near ISBT, which also houses a wonderful monastery. Now, let me not deviate from the topic. This post is about the Tibetan art and a “must attend” painting exhibition by contemporary Tibetan artists. The exhibition is called the Starving Artists.
Tibetan Painting Exhibition
About Starving Artists
This painting exhibition is hosted...
August 17th, 2010 | induspride | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art, featuredarticle
In(n) for the Night at Port Inn
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Port Inn (map) in Port St. Joe, Florida couldn’t be in a better location. Situated across the street from St. Joseph Bay and Frank Pate Park, the first thing you might be tempted to do after you check-in (or even before) is to check out the view.
In a place that has been basically left untouched by large development for the most part (you’ll find the conveniences of a grocery store, drug stores, restaurants and such, but no large condos in Port St. Joe), the 21-room inn seamlessly blends in...
August 16th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: featuredarticle, hotel, inn
“Grape” Escapes in Bordeaux
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What’s a visit to the region around Bordeaux, France, without a tour through the wineries? Grape Escapes makes it easy for travelers to take wine-tasting breaks with a series of flexible tours.
Based in the riverside city of Bordeaux (map), the new “bespoke breaks” feature guided châteaux tours by day and wine-tasting sessions in traditional bordelaise bars by night. Trips start at £254 per person, and packages are available on week days or weekends year-round.
The tailor-made...
August 16th, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, France, tour, wine
Why is the Edinburgh Fringe called the Fringe?
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Every year, someone asks me: why is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival called the Fringe? Well, we have to go back to the start in 1947 to answer that question. It’s a worthwhile trip in the past, as the festival certainly had a very interesting journey.
1947
The Edinburgh Fringe makes its unofficial start, unnamed, by 7 theatre companies that show up at the International Festival. Oh, did I mention they weren’t part of the International Festival? They hoped to take advantage of the...
August 16th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, festival
New Hotel: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
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The Park Plaza Westminster, which opened earlier this year, is a stunning building. Sitting opposite the Houses of Parliament, it couldn’t be more different – curvy modernity instead of prickly Gothic, black glass instead of brown stone.
Walls of blue glass hide a thousand hotel rooms. Yes, literally.
I’d have to say that on arrival, the hotel is impressive rather than intimate; it doesn’t feel at all comfortable, as you arrive at a huge and rather minimalist foyer. It’s...
August 16th, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, hotel, restaurant
Tianguis Cultural del Chopo
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One of the more interesting and unusual of Mexico City’s street markets and tianguis, or weekly open-air markets, is the Tianguis Cultural del Chopo. Taking place every Saturday, the Tianguis Cultural del Chopo, or El Chopo, is a large open-air market devoted to the selling of CDs, music memorabilia and clothing. Vendor stalls stretch for several blocks and a small concert stage at the far end of the market hosts live bands.
Browsing the selection of music inspired clothing
Originally established...
August 16th, 2010 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, live music, market
Enjoy the Free National Symphony Orchestra Labor Day Concert
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Every year, the National Symphony Orchestra puts on a free Labor Day concert on the west lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington DC.
The Labor Day concert is the official kick-off of the start of the performing arts season in the nation’s capital, the start of the NSO’s 79th season, and the unofficial end of summer. The concert honors American workers from all walks of life and professions.
The original inspiration of Labor Day was a protest of the traditional 12 hour work day. Worker...
August 16th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: event, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, holiday, Labor Day, music
Kailash Kher Performs with Slum Children
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As far as Indian pop musicians are concerned, Kailash Kher songs ranks way up there. This weekend Kailash Kher is performing in New Delhi. The event is organized by the Crafters Events & Wedding Planners in the aid of Guru Nanak Garib Niwaj Education Society, an NGO which is working for the education of the poor children of slum areas. This charitable event will also feature performances by Slum children and salsa by seasoned professionals.
Kailash Kher Perforning in Delhi
If you are for donating,...
August 16th, 2010 | induspride | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concerts, featuredarticle
Take Off for a Weekend with These Deals and Packages
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Getting away for a weekend can be quite easy with all of the deals and packages available through the South.
Here’s a quick sampling of what you can find.
Foodies take note of the Epicurean Escape package offered by Biltmore Hotel (map) in Coral Gables, Fla. Through September 30, this package includes a 20 percent savings on Biltmore Culinary Academy classes, 20 percent savings on dining, an in-room arrival amenity and much more. A two-night minimum stay is required and some restrictions do...
August 15th, 2010 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: deals, featuredarticle, hotel
100th Anniversary of the PNE
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There’s a big celebration this August as the Pacific National Exhibition celebrates it’s 100th Anniversary. This popular fair, known as the PNE, takes place from Saturday, August 21 to Monday September 6, 2010 and kicks off the a revival of the PNE Parade on Friday, August 20 at 7 pm.
The parade route has been changed from past times, and will proceed along picturesque Beach Avenue in English Bay from Stanley Park to Sunset Beach. The organizers say this will be the biggest and best...
August 15th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, exhibitions, fairs, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, festivals
Baker Street Tube: Sherlock Holmes Teasers
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The Underground isn’t just a way to get around; sometimes it can be an educational experience, or an artistic one. There’s Eduardo Paolozzi’s multicolour mosaic at Tottenham Court Road, for instance – or if you stop at Baker Street, a chance to acquaint yourself with Sherlock Holmes.
What I love about these posters is that they don’t quite tell you the whole story. There’s a picture, and there’s a very brief paragraph which is just enough to get you interested...
August 15th, 2010 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, history, literature, Tours
Cooking Classes in South Florida
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Whether you are preparing for a special celebration or just want to improve your culinary skills, a cooking class is the perfect way to spend your evening. Sign up and learn from expert instructors, mingle with like-minded gourmands and taste your way through the evening.
Here are some local offerings:
Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Ave, Palm Beach (map). During the summer months, Culinary Diva Maude Eaton pairs up with Chef Elmer at Bice for an evening of food and wine. Guests will learn to make signature...
August 15th, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: art classes, chefs, featuredarticle, food, Restaurants
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