Happy Hour International

Wild Oats/Whole Foods

Since I am not a regular shopper at the place, what is up with the Wild Oats/Whole Foods on Alton. I used to have my finger on the pulse of the natural products industry, and now feel very out of the loop. I thought it had become a Whole Foods? Why does this sign still say Wild Oats? Thats a little confusing, ya know?

And if it is now a Whole Foods, where am I going to take my dates to show off my awesome, awesome label writing skills?

From Model to Mogul

Step into the world of Miami-based designer, Serge de Troyer.

Slim Sippings

Sip your way thin with sugar-free, calorie-burning SImply Fit.

Sushi Samba

Shrimp Tempura Bento Box & Chicken Tempura Bento Box

Recently reviewed
A roundup of restaurants recently reviewed by restaurant critic Phil Vettel.

We taste and rate 10 iced coffees — here’s how they rated from best to worst
When a steamy summer day leaves us feeling like a wilted dandelion, we instinctively reach for the fro-Joe. That’s right, iced coffee.

35 cent wings with beverage purchase 5 p.m., beer of the month specials
Dine in only. Minimum of 10 wings per order.

New - 82 Ale House: Akihabara
Very close to Akihabara station, this bustling bar from the ubiquitous Hub chain is a convenient place for a casual drink and snack after a day of electronics shopping or manga browsing….

Brews News #86
Reviews of Harvest Moon Pilsener, Minoh brewery (Osaka) in the June/July issue of our Japan beer newsletter.

Boogie Nights @ Metra Club & Bar (30th Jun 08)
Boogies Nights is a breakout new Monday Night party for all the students out there - even for all of us who wish we were still students! Vodka and Mixer for ?1.50 Beers from ?1.50 Vodka Red Bull …

?The Secret of Success? with Mark Sharratt (7th Jun 08)
Through this inspiring seminar, Mark Sharratt shares the secrets that have transformed his life from the edge of bankruptcy to running two successful and growing businesses. Hear how Mark used these …

Saturday Nights @ Kabaret Club (28th Jun 08)
Saturdays @ Kabarets Prophecy Exclusive and innovative, Kabarets Prophecy is designed to impress, and guarantees a very special night out! Fulfilling the mantra of all new guest list/members bar…

Neighborhood Night
An homage to “Welcome Back Kotter” character Warren Epstein and not the virus, LES enthusiasts revel in this neighborhood bar/burger joint’s bare-bones, unobtrusive vibe, especially during the warmer months when the floor-to-ceiling glass doors stay open and the sidewalk tables surface. Each…

It’s More Fun on a Roof
The city’s rooftop bars provide plenty of options for tippling on top of the world: ostentatious luxury, hidden budget gems, and the first “adult rooftop.”

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DNA LOunge

Great Place for a show

2 reviews - last on 02/12/07 by $thisName

NIHON Whisky (and Wine) BAR

DL Hoodsy Post Industrial

3 Courses for $30 @ Tracht’s
Tracht?s celebrates its 1st anniversary with a ?3 courses for $30? menu all summer long.  Along with the tasting menu, all bottles of wine are 25% off.  Choose a starter, like Suzanne Tracht?s signature crab devilled eggs, then move on to an entr?e like the char sui…

Monday Night Suppers at Lou
Stricken with indecision and self-conscious about wine knowledge? Neighborhood darling Lou on Vine takes the reins every Monday night with a weekly-changing prix-fixe supper. Each of the three courses are smallish (like the rest of the standard menu) and perfectly paired with a glass of vino. Who…

Techno Sluts @ VooDoo Lounge ? 06.20.2008
For a little change of pace, I headed over to VooDoo Lounge in Ft. Lauderdale for my fetish fix. Techno Sluts II was going on strong as leather, feather, and lace clad girls pranced around to the electro and industrial music. There was plenty of spanking and piercing going on, keeping everyone highly […]

Pimp Your Ride

Step inside the world of auto detailing with the Claus Ettensberger Corporation.

Miami Fashion

Designer and model Sabrina Barnett showcases her Feelalicious designs.

Miami?s Viscaya Gardens
As some of you may know, I had my camera stolen from me last month in Miami Beach by some crackhead. It’s a long story, involving the beach, booze, Blue, British breasts, bicycles built for two, etc.  Well, maybe not the bicycles.  Anyway, I won’t go into it here.  I’ve used the down time […]

Where the Weiss Things Are
Put down the heavy brews and pick up a spring-friendly beer that?s citrusy and sweet.

Brand-New Bars
We’ve got the latest on all the new watering holes.

Hailing Hopleaf
It’s not exactly news, but the popular pub continues to impress with its exceptional beer list and rave-worthy eats.

The Perfect Pour
Dana finds she doesn’t have to go far from home for a good meal and a tasty drink.

Re’Cue
Rub shoulders with Japan's smart-set in this temple to chic in the Far East. Thanks to it's dark interior, artfully dimmed by table-top lamps, and a labyrinthine layout, it's all-too-easy to get lost. But who cares when you can sip on sake, or nurse a mighty beniotome to clear even the most jaded of palettes in readiness for a wooden bowl of tofu…

Article - Chic Hotel Bars
If you’re looking for a change of scene, a bird’s-eye view of the city, or a Bond-worthy martini at 3pm, Tokyo’s design-savvy luxury hotels are just the ticket. Forget brass-studded Naugahyde chairs and watered-down highballs. These days, the hotel bar experience is more fun than merely funny. Internationally acclaimed designers have injected the stodgy hotel bar with real style, and skilled bartenders have revived the art of the properly mixed cocktail.

Article - European curries in Tokyo
Tokyo has scores of restaurants serving Japanese curry, but the subgroup devoted to “Oufuu” (European-style) curry have their own special charm. These restaurants typically have French-sounding names and classic 1970s Japanese coffeeshop decor - heavy wooden tables; white stucco walls hung with paintings; artistic knickknacks everywhere; bebop-era jazz playing in the background. The curries themselves are a mix of European and Indian influences - basically the roux incorporate Indian spices simmered in a European-style stew base, each shop with its own special recipe….