Happy Hour International

Monty Python’s Spamalot
Film and TV actor Richard Chamberlain stars as King Arthur in the return of Eric Idle and John Du Prez’s 2005 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, which includes three songs from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” men in tights, a legless knight and killer rabbits. Mike Nichols directs.

Ladies first? Not always
I was dining with a group of friends—there were six of us—and I ordered a bottle of wine for all to share. And the waiter, moving clockwise around the table, poured wine for the women first, then the men, and finally to the person who’d ordered the bottle, me.

And the beef goes on …
Ajasteak, Fleming’s rate 2 stars each

Chicago steak lovers, and they are legion, never run out of options in the downtown area. Today we look at two River North steakhouses that opened earlier this year: Ajasteak, a decidedly non-traditional beef palace with a nightclub vibe; and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, a Chicago link in a national chain.

02/08, 2-4:30pm. Dinner with beer writer Hiroyuki Fujiwara.
Antwerp Central near Tokyo Station is the venue for the Fourth Belgian Beer Mariage Dinner, hosted by noted beer writer Hiroyuki Fujiwara. Antwerp Central’s master chef Kenichi Sumitomo will be preparing dishes like Shrimp and Potato Gratin, Duck Gizzard and Mushroom Fricassee, Flanders-style Cod and Crab Stew, and Tart Tartin, while Fujiwara will select Belgian ales to match. The cost is Y6500 per person; call 03-5288-7370 for reservations and information.

Article – Cat cafes in Tokyo
It all began in 2004, when the first cat cafe opened its doors in Osaka. Since then, the petting zoo/coffee house hybrids have invaded Tokyo, and business is booming. Last year alone saw a dozen new shops, each with its own unique atmosphere. After removing your shoes and washing your hands, you can relax or play with the cats and kittens while you have your drink. Prices are reasonable, and the rules are simple: no flash photos, no grabbing tails or waking sleeping kitties. 2008 may have been the year of the rat, but 2009 is poised to be the year of the cat….

Review – Dish: Yoyogi-Uehara
In laid-back Yoyogi-Uehara, magazine-reading, designer sneaker-wearing hipsters gather at Dish, a cheerful cafe just a stone’s throw from the station.

Dream Machine with Ian Martin and Roberto Auser @ A10 (31st Jan 09)
Rotterdam’s Spin Palace party organisers and underground music producers Roberto Auser (Nature Records, Innervisions, NL) & Ian Martin (Intergalactic FM, NL) join Dream Machine residents on a quest th…

Thursdays @ No 1 Leicester Square (29th Jan 09)
Thursday @ Penthouse Each and Every Thursday with a great crowd, fantastic music and a serious party vibe in the venue. From the people who brought you that amazing party in NYT Club for the last 3…

Envy @ Aura (30th Jan 09)
This fresh new night is about Indulging yourself and enjoying life’s lovelier side. Aura is an exclusive private members club based in the heart of mayfair, some celebrated guests include Christina Ag…

Gypsy
Following her acclaimed turn as Mama Rose at City Center last summer, the legendary Patti LuPone brings her soon-to-be legendary performace to Broadway in this revival of the classic American showbiz musical. Joining her are an outstanding cast, including Laura Benanti as her daughter Louise (i.e….

Kiss The Sky
DJ OBaH has officially joined the Afrokinetic family, taking the helm as resident DJ of Afrokinetic’s newest bi-weekly event devoted to the revolutionary sounds of soul, afrobeat, funk, classic hip hop, reggae and more. Founder and DJ extrodinaire Chris Annibell hosts, not spins .

First Rate Mixed Drinks in San Francisco

The Tenderloin has the BESTEST “First Rate” drinks in the City.

The Speed Project

Awesome resource for MSM users of meth

Death Guild

Best SF Goth Club

Andrea Belly Dance

Try her Tuesday night Belly Dance Workout for only $10 @ Valencia Street Muscle

Gustavo Dudamel conducts Strauss and Beethoven with Los Angeles Philharmonic
Still only 27, Gustavo Dudamel shows his remarkable artistry in L.A. Phil’s Strauss and Beethoven program.

At the end of a long and full life, Richard Strauss wrote four songs for soprano and orchestra. Born in 1864, he weathered two world wars, remaining on the German side for both.

Stephen Daldry juggles stage, screen efforts
How the director worked on the movie ‘The Reader’ while readying ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ for Broadway.

The giant-sized, multicolored dancing dresses that play a central role in “Billy Elliot: The Musical” make up the kind of dream sequence that could very quickly fill your nightmares.

25th Floor Restaurant – Select a 3 course dinner from our daily changing Summer set menus for just …
Select a 3 course dinner from our daily changing Summer set menus for just $60.00 per person with a COMPLIMENTARY glass of wine. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Not avail in conjunction with any other offer

Cafe Bon Ton
This cafe and restaurant dishes up modern Australian cuisine with a touch of European influence in the gorgeous setting of Leura in the Blue Mountains. Dine in the courtyard under the shade of the Canadian Oak or inside in the elegant dining room.

Bistro Lilly – SUMMER LUNCH SPECIAL Enjoy a Main Course and Glass of Matching Wine for ju…
SUMMER LUNCH SPECIAL Enjoy a Main Course and Glass of Matching Wine for just $29 per person. View the Summer Lunch Offer at www.bistrolilly.com.au. Available from January 9 2009

Out & About Miami Beach: Lincoln Road Antique Market

On this episode of Out & About, we visit Lincoln Road Antique and Collectibles. The best part, we indulge in something to eat at the Meat Market. Tagged: Miami Beach Life, Lincoln Road Antique Market, Out & About Miami

Out and About Miami Beach: The Biltmore Hotel

In this episode, we visit the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Join us as we golf, relax in the spa, and finish up with a first-class lunch at Fontana where Chef Mario Camia creates homemade pasta in the lushly landscaped Biltmore Courtyard. Tagged: Miami Beach Life, Biltmore Hotel, Chef Mario Camia, Coral Gables, Fontana, Out & About Miami

Nightclub Photography Tips Part 3
A Nightclub Photography tip that can really make your photos stand out is the use of a wireless off-camera flash system.  This alows you to get your flash off the top of your camera and place it anywhere close by, which can give you some pretty creative lighting options in a nightclub situation. Nikon cameras have [...]

Out and About Miami Beach: The Flying Trapeze

On this episode, we take an epic journey circus-style. Join us as we take lessons at The Flying Trapeze School. We learn to do some high flying stunts, sort of. Tagged: Miami Beach Life, Out & About Miami, The Flying Trapeze School

A good place to eat and split
The phrase “bowling alley pizza” conjures more thoughts of indigestion than fine dining, but that was until we stumbled on this bowling-bocce-bistro concept. I was a convert after one bite of this crunchy, sweet and salty fig-and-prosciutto flatbread pizza ($12). Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Rd., South Barrington; 847-844-9300, or 1150 Willow Rd., Glenview; 847-480-7676, www.pinstripes.com .

Holiday teas
For some people, indulging in afternoon tea is all about the scones, the clotted cream and the sense of luxury. But more and more, afternoon tea is also about the tea itself.

Sweet jewels at Eastgate Cafe
Eastgate Cafe is a cozy coffee shop, all warm brick and wood. So it’s a charming surprise to find the fanciest, more European little pastries here. Our favorite: the Sacher, raspberry-soaked chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, raspberry puree and a few beautiful pieces of candy. Pastry like a Dior ballgown, elegant, festive and scrumptious ($5.85). Eastgate Cafe, 102 Harrison St., Oak Park; 708-660-9091.

$1.50 mini-burgers, $3 Miller Lite drafts, $5 Stoli cocktails, $4 Jameson shots

Feature – restaurant locator by distance
Our exclusive restaurant locator by distance will help you find the nearest restaurant, cafe and bar listings within a specified distance of your home or office. There are also preset maps for dozens of Tokyo landmarks.

Article – Cat cafes in Tokyo
It all began in 2004, when the first cat cafe opened its doors in Osaka. Since then, the petting zoo/coffee house hybrids have invaded Tokyo, and business is booming. Last year alone saw a dozen new shops, each with its own unique atmosphere. After removing your shoes and washing your hands, you can relax or play with the cats and kittens while you have your drink. Prices are reasonable, and the rules are simple: no flash photos, no grabbing tails or waking sleeping kitties. 2008 may have been the year of the rat, but 2009 is poised to be the year of the cat….

New – Le Pergolese: Nishi-Shinjuku
MOF-award-winning chef Stephane Gaborieau presents a menu of modern French dishes popular at the Michelin-starred Parisian main branch of his restaurant – Basque-style anchovy-stuffed peppers with yogurt-chorizo…