Nov 23rd, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Having lived in San Francisco off and on for the better part of half my life, I've seen my share of gentrification. And, like many things, it has its positives and negatives. It's hard to hate on improvements in housing standards, public safety and sanitation. It's great to see economic growth in neighborhoods once plagued by social ills. It utterly sucks to see yet another crappy chain store ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Why I Love The 'Loin: San Francisco's Vibrant Tenderloin Neighborhood
Nov 23rd, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Having lived in San Francisco off and on for the better part of half my life, I've seen my share of gentrification. And, like many things, it has its positives and negatives. It's hard to hate on improvements in housing standards, public safety and sanitation. It's great to see economic growth in neighborhoods once plagued by social ills. It utterly sucks to see yet another crappy chain store ...10 Best Underground Bars In New York
Oct 18th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
New York offers many experiences for the traveler looking for a quality libation. As the weather gets colder and the streets get more crowded, try warming up away from the masses at one of these cozy, underground spaces.
The Vault At Pfaff's
643 Broadway
Located underground at Broadway and Bleecker in NoHo, The Vault at Pfaff's is a neighborhood bar and lounge inspired by Charles ...6 Boston Bars That Transport You To Other Places
Sep 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
There are myriad bars you can go to if you just want a decent atmosphere and drinks. On a recent trip to Boston, however, I learned there are many bars that are more than they appear on the outside. On your next trip to the city, make sure to check out some of these bars and restaurants that transport you to other places.
The Hawthorne
500A Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Hotel ...Islamists Attack Hotel Bar In Tunisia
Sep 5th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Tunisia has long been a favorite North African destination for its beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, and relatively tolerant atmosphere. That tolerance, however, may be changing.
The BBC reports that a group of Salafists, Muslim hardliners who have been gaining in influence in recent months, stormed into a hotel bar in Sidi Bouzid. The Salafists had warned the Horchani hotel management to ...Are Classic Cocktails Making A Comeback In The United States?
Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Gin martini, mint julep, manhattan, old-fashioned, sidecar – these classic cocktail favorites are nothing new in the world of libations. In fact, they've been around since Prohibition, standing the test of time, exemplifying a certain class of drinks that focuses on the spirit in a simple and honest way. While many modern drinks have been invented since then, incorporating exotic ingredients ...Havana In Seven Mojitos
Jun 22nd, 2012 at 12:00PM:
"My mojito in La Bodeguita, my daiquiri in La Floridita," wrote Ernest Hemingway of his infamous drinking exploits in Havana. "Ernesto," as the Cubans call him, was a big fan of the rum, lime and mint-based cocktail, as evidenced by the slew of drinking holes throughout Cuba where he was reported to have drunk himself silly.
Indeed, sipping mojitos is a big part of the tourist ...How To Make Friends When Traveling Solo
Jun 22nd, 2012 at 9:00AM: Having nobody to travel with shouldn't stop you from visiting the destinations you dream of going to. In fact, meeting others on the road is a lot easier than people think. To help you make friends while traveling solo, use the tips below.
Eat Alone At The Bar
It may sound strange, but eating alone at a bar is actually a great way to meet others. While eating alone at a table may not help ...Kuala Lumpur mandates WiFi in all restaurants and bars
Jan 3rd, 2012 at 5:00PM: Thanks to a new law, visitors to Malaysia's capital city of Kuala Lumpur will be able to enjoy WiFi in all local restaurants and bars starting in April.
The New Straits Times reports that the law, passed yesterday, will make it mandatory for restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, and clubs larger than 120 square meters in area to offer wireless Internet services free of charge, or for a reasonable ...Boulder's mixology scene the place for holiday spirit(s)
Dec 21st, 2011 at 9:30AM:
By now, we're well into the Third Wave of the mixology craze. Cosmopolitans begat new types of martinis begat the revival of pre-Prohibition-era cocktails (which begat bartenders donning suspenders or dapper suit vests).
The revival of classic cocktails and trending toward intelligent, seasonally-driven mixology made with craft-distilled spirits has been driven by America's mania for all ...Gusta: your online community for food events, worldwide
Dec 9th, 2011 at 10:00AM: What happens when two former food-loving Airbnb.com employees get together and create a company? You get Gusta, an online global community of chefs, venues, food enthusiasts, and events.
Founders Chris Collins and Carly Chamberlain wanted an outlet for world and armchair travelers to find out about food events and dining locales in specific regions, and enable them to purchase tickets or make ...Beekman's, a beer garden with a view in New York City
Sep 29th, 2011 at 12:00PM: When most people think of places to drink with a view they automatically think of rooftop bars. For those who are interested in great shots of the New York skyline without the outrageous prices and swanky atmosphere of a rooftop venue, Beekman's Beer Garden should be your next stop.
While the beer selection is limited, at $7 a pint it is reasonably priced, especially when immersed in the ...The Flood's Been Over: Exploring the New New Orleans
Aug 8th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Driving to the best breakfast spot in New Orleans, a somewhat dingy beignet shop in suburban Metairie called Morning Call, where cops and bounty hunters converse at the corner table, I turned on the local radio. The set picked up AM 690, and a program called Inside New Orleans. The host, Eric Asher, started talking about Tales of the Cocktail, an annual drinking convention for bartenders ...Staying with Friends: On the Porch in Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 14th, 2011 at 8:30AM:
One thing you won't find in New York City, at least at my apartment, is a screened-in porch. But in the summer in the south, the porch is the living room, kitchen, dining room and bar, a focal point of a home to rival the greatest of fireplaces. I know because I had the pleasure of enjoying a porch for a couple of days recently in Raleigh, North Carolina. ...Top five bars to get a (great) drink in Telluride, Colorado
Jul 8th, 2011 at 10:00AM: To borrow a phrase, Telluride (and I mean this in the best possible way) is a little drinking town with a big ski problem. I've lived there off and on since 2005, and recently returned for a visit for the first time in two years.
Telluride--a former mining town--has never had a shortage of places to imbibe, but getting a well-made cocktail for under ten bucks is another story. Fortunately, ...Boulder's favorite outdoorsy chefs describe their perfect day in "Sliced and Diced" guide
Jun 22nd, 2011 at 4:30PM: Boulder, Colorado, is an anomaly when it comes to the complicated relationship between mountain towns and great food. Whether it's a slice of pizza or a charcuterie plate; a well-crafted cocktail, or just a damn good cup of coffee, it's generally hard to find quality ingredients and skilled artisans, chefs, and cooks to produce them in enticing high-altitude settings. Ski towns are a prime ...The Detroit Dining Scene: An Interview with Chef Steven Grostick
Jun 8th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Chef Steven Grostick has never worked in a kitchen outside of Michigan. It's a remarkable accomplishment in an industry focused on apprenticeships in France, Italy, Japan, on jumping from stove to stove in New York City, on doing a turn at a resort in Arizona. Staying in-state has let him amass a network of purveyors, and he's calling in favors from as many as he can at his year-old restaurant ...Sydney's Darlinghurst neighborhood: charm, croissants, and cocktails
May 27th, 2011 at 2:00PM: In a city chock-full of charming, Sydney's Darlinghurst neighborhood is a tough contender. Not that it's an easy choice. If it's parks, quirky boutiques and specialty food shops, cafes, cheap ethnic or fine dining restaurants, bars, lattice-bedecked row houses, cliff-top beach paths, or Harbour views you want, there's no shortage of neighborhoods that deliver.
Me, I'll take Darlinghurst. This ...Top 5 Dublin pubs
Mar 7th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Dublin is the land of the pub. Several Irish revolutions began in Dublin's public houses and many of Ireland's literary giants frequently socialized over pints of the black stuff. To truly understand Ireland, pull up a chair at one of these 5 great pubs and watch the craic swirl around you. With St. Patricks Day quickly approaching, get in the spirit by checking out these top Dublin pubs.
5. ...Chicago's best bar menus for holiday dining and drinking
Dec 17th, 2010 at 1:00PM: It's no secret that Chicago isn't lacking for great food or bars. But often, the two are mutually exclusive, no matter what city you're in. Fortunately, as I discovered on a recent visit, Chicago has a wonderfully eclectic mix of new and established hotspots that manage to combine the best of both worlds. Indulge in boutique bourbon, esoteric microbrews, South Australian Shiraz, or meticulously ...Crocodile Dundee pub is for sale
Oct 13th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Want to buy a piece of movie history? Wrestle crocodiles and relive the 1980s? Now you can, because the Walkabout Creek Hotel, location of some of the most memorable scenes from the 1986 hit film Crocodile Dundee, is up for sale.
Located in the small town of McKinlay in Queensland, northeast Australia, it's on the Matilda Highway and gets good business from both Australians and tourists. It was ...
