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admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:06:24 +0000

DO you know a dad who deserves a treat? The Daily Express and high street favourite Bhs have teamed up to offer three lucky readers the chance to transform their image with the help of expert stylists.

Vienna’s International Festival

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:30:19 +0000

There are heaps of reasons for visiting Vienna, such as the Baroque Zoo or the Hofburg Palace. Guest writer Cristina Dima even fell in love there. May is the perfect time to go, because the Vienna International Festival is on! Called the Wiener Festwochen, it’s a month of arts grandeur and fun. The festival was established [...]

Fears grow for Kiwi missing in London

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:42:26 +0000

Family in shock over disappearance of New Zealander last seen at a nightclub A major search is under way in London for a New Zealand man who has been missing for six days after failing to return home from an evening at a nightclub.

Painting the town blue: Boris Johnson announces London ‘cycle superhighways’

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:32:08 +0000

One of Boris Johnson 's flagship projects to turn London into "the best city in the world" was today confirmed as a project to paint some of the capital's busiest cycle lanes a rather Tory shade of blue.

26 Blocks Shows Us the Real Phoenix

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:39:11 +0000

A unique idea and varying perspectives helps this art show tell the story of Downtown Phoenix, and all the possibilities that lie within.

Catrina, Si and the rest of the staff thank you for reading.

26 Blocks Shows Us the Real Phoenix

Review of Sails Brasserie at The Boat House, St Aubin’s harbour, Jersey

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:27:53 +0000

I had dinner in Sails Brasserie at St Aubin’s Harbour on the Channel Island of Jersey in May 2010, accompanied by Jackie Gully of Jersey.com. The Brasserie is on the first floor of The Boat House overlooking the harbour. We selected from the £25 three course set menu (some dishes do carry a [...]

Beach holiday advice from the Ancient Romans: Sperlonga

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:00:43 +0000

Looking for a Mediterranean summer resort with history? How about 2000 years of history? Ancient Roman Emperor Tiberius used to enjoy spending summers in this beautiful seaside retreat on the Tyrrhenian Sea and, millennia later, modern-day Romans still escape the city’s sweltering summers by relaxing on the beach of beautiful Sperlonga, one of my favourite [...]

Victory Day in London

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:49:18 +0000

Hundreds of people had gathered in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum for the annual ceremony at London's memorial to the fallen Soviet fighters to mark the day the Nazis surrendered and peace broke out in Europe.

Hotel deLuxe Reviews on TripAdvisor

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:14:55 +0000

I’ve been working at the hotel for a while now, long enough to really know what’s what. It’s a great place to work, great coworkers, love the burger on Driftwood’s happy hour menu. But, I think it’s...

Night of the Museums Warsaw 15 May 2010 at Warsaw Historical Museum

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:34:14 +0000

Speaking to someone this week who was born in Warsaw, I was reminded of one of my favourite museums – the Historical Museum of Warsaw. I love how it’s built into several great historical buildings on Warsaw’s main square, as well as how well-prepared the exhibits are. They cover pretty much the whole history of [...]

US Airways Makes Further Strides in Baggage Handling with Planeside Scanning

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:45:45 +0000

Last year, I wrote about how US Airways had started scanning bags at planeside. When I was in Phoenix with the airline recently, I decided to stop in and get an update on how things were going. They’ve made a lot of progress since then, and there are some exciting new developments. US Airways [...]

Taste of the North End Coming to the Aquarium, May 14, 2010

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:33:00 +0000

A food-based event is returning to Boston next month, with a number of area restaurants participating. The 16th annual Taste of the North End celebration will be held at the New England Aquarium on Friday, May 14 starting at 7:00 PM, and will feature both wine vendors and local dining spots. Tickets to the event will cost $99, with proceeds going to the North End Community Health Center.

Some of the restaurants that will be participating in Taste of the North End include Al Dente, Bricco, Filippo Ristorante, Fiore, Lucca, Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, Neptune Oyster, Piccola Venezia, and Tresca.

For more information on the 16th annual Taste of the North End, please go to the link below:

http://tasteofthenorthend.org/

And for information on the North End Community Health Center, here is their website:

http://www.northendchc.org/

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Volcano Decides to Halt European Flights Since Nobody is Striking This Week

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:35 +0000

It’s a rare week when there isn’t a strike at a European airline, but this appears to be one of them. Unhappy with this news, a big, mean volcano in Iceland called Eyjafjallajokull (strangely enough, pronounced simply as “Billy”) decided to start erupting. Thanks to the prevailing winds, many European airports are shut [...]

Explore Your Core: Light Rail | Central & Washington

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:27:51 +0000

DPJ and Light Rail Blogger Tony Arranaga get off the line to explore the neighborhood near the Central/Washington Light Rail station.

Catrina, Si and the rest of the staff thank you for reading.

Explore Your Core: Light Rail | Central & Washington

Latest Review: Scup’s in East Boston

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:18:00 +0000

The latest review on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Web site is for Scup's in the Harbour, a restaurant along the water in East Boston. Located in the middle of the Boston Harbor Shipyard in the Jeffries Point section of East Boston, Scup's is accessed through a security booth with a guard on the premises. The restaurant has seating both inside and outside (with views of the water from the outdoor picnic tables), and the menu features mostly lighter fare (salads, sandwiches, empanadas, desserts), though dinner specials such as lasagna and meat loaf are also featured, changing from night to night. To read more about Scup's in the Harbor in East Boston, please click on the link above.

Latest Information On Ash Airport Disruption

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:53:06 +0000

Ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland has drifted into the UK forcing airports across the nation to close.

flydubai and Wataniya Airways expand in Gulf; Angouleme’s London…

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:29:28 +0000

" the Kuwaiti airline that celebrated its first anniversary in January - " has this week announced Rome and Vienna as its next two European destinations.

Athena’s Retreat – Priene, Turkey

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:18:28 +0000

I was actually on my way to Selcuk to explore the huge castle which sits on the top of a hill and was constructed by the Selcuk Turks who predate the Ottomans. Whilst driving along a secondary road from Didim via Söke to Selcuk on yet another European destination trip, I saw the turn off [...]

Taste of Somerville to Be Held June 8, 2010

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:50:00 +0000

A culinary event is coming to the city of Somerville later this spring, with a number of restaurants participating. According to the event's website, Taste of Somerville 2010 will be held at the Holiday Inn on Washington Street on Tuesday, June 8 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This is the twelfth year of the event, with samplings from various dining spots available as well as raffles and a live auction.

Some of the restaurants that are participating in this year's Taste of Somerville include Amelia's Kitchen, Brunello Bistro, Eat at Jumbos, Highland Kitchen, The Independent, Orleans, Redbones, and Ronnarong.

Ticket prices for the event are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door.

For more information on Taste of Somerville, please go to the event's website below:

http://www.tasteofsomerville.org/

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Book Review: Slow London

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:26:34 +0000

Following one of our number's valiant attempts to put the brakes on with Slow Club we received notice of a new London guide book aimed at helping us all do just that.

Sips and Grub | The Classic Burger at The Original Burger Works

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:19:00 +0000

Want a belly full of beef? Try the Classic Burger.

Catrina, Si and the rest of the staff thank you for reading.

Sips and Grub | The Classic Burger at The Original Burger Works

Marina Bay Beach Club in Quincy to Become The Ocean Club at Marina Bay

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:48:00 +0000

A massive entertainment complex at Marina Bay in Quincy has new owners, and it is going to be revamped and given a new name. According to the Boston Herald, the Marina Bay Beach Club (which used to be called Waterworks) has been bought by North End restaurant owners Nick Varano and Frank DePasquale and will reopen Memorial Day weekend as The Ocean Club at Marina Bay. The article mentions that the updated outdoor venue will have new cabanas as well as a gourmet food court, an upscale lounge, and four bars. The popular volleyball court will stay where it is, according to the Herald.

Nick Varano currently runs several restaurants in the North End of Boston and beyond, including Strega and Nico. Frank DePasquale is behind such dining spots as Mare and Bricco.

The address for this soon-to-open entertainment complex at Marina Bay is: The Ocean Club at Marina Bay, 333 Victory Road, Quincy, MA, 02171.

For more information on the upcoming Ocean Club at Marina Bay, please go to the Boston Herald link below.

Hub restaurant owners to run Marina Bay club

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If You Book with an Online Travel Agent, Always Double-Check With Your Airline

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:45:12 +0000

I’ve run across plenty of problems when it comes to helping our Cranky Concierge clients, but a recent run in with CheapOair.com has me absolutely steaming. It also provides a very valuable lesson: always double check with your airline if you book via an online travel agent. One of our clients had signed up looking [...]

The 2010 Taste Quincy Restaurant Week Is Being Held Until April 16

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:20:00 +0000

April has seen several "restaurant weeks" in the Boston area, including one just south of the Boston that is going on right now. Taste Quincy Restaurant Week, which started yesterday (Sunday, April 11), will be going until this Friday, April 16 with a number of restaurants throughout the city participating.

As was the case last year, several options are available during Taste Quincy Restaurant Week, including lunch for two for either $10 or $15, and dinner for two for either $20 or $30 (there are also some other specials available). A complete list of participating restaurants can be found on the Taste Quincy Restaurant Week web page, but a few of the dining spots include Beni Cafe, Captain Fishbones, Coop's, Firefly's, Gennaro's Eatery, La Paloma, Siros, and Villa Rosa.

For more information on the 2010 Taste Quincy Restaurant Week, please go to the link below:

Taste Quincy Restaurant Week

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Three face trial over blaze murders

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:20:34 +0000

Two waiters and a teenage boy are due to go on trial at the Old Bailey over the murders of two sisters in a fire at their family home.

San Diego Old Town

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:20:02 +0000

Although San Diego's Old Town has changed over the years with many of the Restaurants and shops moving out to other areas visitors from all over stil…

Caffe Calabria in North Park

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:43:45 +0000

In a city that is overrun with Starbucks it is nice to have a community coffee shop where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea exchanging con…

Flat Patties in Cambridge to Move to Another Location

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:22:00 +0000

It looks like a burger place in the Harvard Square section of Cambridge is going to be moving to a new space nearby.

According to the Harvard Crimson, Flat Patties is planning a move from its current location in The Garage at the corner of JFK Street and Mount Auburn Street to the spot on Brattle Street where the children's clothing store Calliope resided until closing in 2009. The article mentions that the new location for Flat Patties will include outdoor seating and that there will be some minor changes to the menu (they will continue to offer scratch-made griddled burgers, however).

According to one of our Facebook fans (thanks to Holly for the heads-up on this, by the way), Flat Patties has apparently already shuttered their location in The Garage. Based on the information in the Crimson article, it appears that they could be reopening in their new spot sometime later this spring. (We will post updates here as we get them.)

For more information on the upcoming move by Flat Patties, please go to the Harvard Crimson link below:

Flat Patties To Get Building of Its Own

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City View Hotel London

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:33:56 +0000

London Interested in City View Hotel London and London ? We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for City View Hotel London and London each week.

What’s New in CA Theme Parks & Attractions

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:17:58 +0000

The Golden State is gearing up for the summer with a whole new bunch of rides, shows and attractions. Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC), explains - “For many travelers, visiting California’s theme parks and attractions is a dream come true. And with parks always offering something new, we know they’ll come [...]