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New – Txoko
Pronounced “Choko,” this friendly neighborhood spot serves up authentic Basque cooking – garlic soup, tripe stew, Iberico-ham sausages and salami….

Review – Hinokiya: Azabu-Juban
Excellent izakaya fare at this lively robata-style restaurant, which is built around a large hearth where they grill the day’s seafood, meats and vegetables over charcoal. There’s comfortable seating at the spacious counter or at tables ringing the large dining room. A simple chunk of charcoal serves as your chopstick rest. A basket with the catch of the day will be brought over for your inspection when you order….

The Smirnoff Black Modern Gentleman Masterclasses (21st Apr 09)
To give the man about town inspiration on what to drink, how to talk the talk and perfect a sharp modern look, the makers of super premium vodka Smirnoff Black are hosting The Modern Gentleman Masterc…

Sponsored walk in Greenwich Park for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (5th Apr 09)
For the first time ever Battersea Dogs & Cats Home will be holding a sponsored walk in Greenwich Park. There will be all kinds of activities on the day as well as the main walk. You can treat your f…

The Generational: Younger Than Jesus
Generation Y art shines at the New Museum with a collection of 50 artists all under 33

3D Wednesdays: Jazzy Jay & Red Alert
Two legends combine to deliver an ultimate old-school experience.

Sugar
Voted best DJ in New York City for the third year in a row by HX Magazine, DJ (and part-time music journalist) Brenda Black brings her signature blend of pop, dance and underground beats to Soviet-themed gay hang Vlada every Wednesday. Expect plenty of drink specials and witness the interactive “…

The Hump at Blue Owl
Hip-hop jams from the age of flat tops, gold chains and parachute pants.

Fresh young things
Spring rains and the warming earth have at last brought forth a lovely April crop of vegetables, giving us a whole new spectrum of flavors for cooking. It’s time to set aside those hearty winter stews full of big rutabagas, parsnips, and turnips that simmer…

First Rate Mixed Drinks in San Francisco

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

Happy Hour @ Kula Sushi Bistro
At Kula Sushi Bistro?s Happy Hour, you can score ? orders of all sushi rolls for ? price. Munchies like edamame and crispy lotus chips are free. Wash it all down with signature cocktails, beer, wine, and sake for 50% off. You might choose the spicy crunch tuna roll and a ginger martini….

Blue Plate Special at Luna Park
Snag rotating specials

Dollar Dog Day @ The Stand
The Stand in Westwood has rolled out Dollar Dog Days. Every day, from 3-4 p.m., its $1 for a basic dog and $2.50 for a loaded one. Pints are $2 a pop.

Gourmet Burger Night @ Larchmont Grill
Wednesday is Gourmet Burger Night at Larchmont Grill. Selections include kobe beef, salmon burger, house-made veggie burger, and lamb burgers. In the spirit of ?recession-proof? dining, diners will have the option of adding a special appetizer and dessert to round out their meal at a…

Est. at Establishment Hotel – Three Hatted Est at Establishment are offering a fabulous Credit Crunch Lun…
Three Hatted Est at Establishment are offering a fabulous Credit Crunch Lunch for only $50 for two courses, $60 for three courses, Monday to Friday.

Lanzafame Trattoria – Lunch Specials at Lanzaf?me. John Lanzafame has created 12 signature lunch…
Lunch Specials at Lanzafàme. John Lanzafame has created 12 signature lunchtime dishes which are exceptional value at only AUD$12 from Tuesday to Friday. Call 02 9571 1122 to book a table.

WMC Swedish House Mafia ? 03.27.2009
South Beach Nightlife got a good jolt of energy when the Swedish House Mafia boys took over Mansion for the Miami Winter Music Conference. Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso brought the crowd on a wild ride of house music bliss over the course of the night. The capacity crowd was filled with [...]

Tank Girl
I’ve been wanting to re-create (in my own way) one of my favorite bad movies, Tank Girl, in a series of photos. Here’s one of them. Sexy Lia Lanett was the perfect subject. Post apocalyptic hotness!

The Martinez Brothers ? 02.21.2009
Miami Beach was in for a treat as The Martinez Brothers rocked Aero Bar last night! Their funky, high energy, technical set kept the dance floor packed all night. Househeads from all walks of life turned out to support these amazingly talented guys. Local celebrity DJs Bruno, Sheldon Prince, & Jason Wiggill [...]

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Cafe des Architectes: 3 stars
The Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is one of the city’s most luxurious hotels. Martial Noguier, brought aboard as executive chef last fall, is one of the city’s most skillful French chefs.

March Madness Deals in Chicago

Catch all the NCAA Tournament action at these bars and restaurants.

It’s called the most exciting three weeks in sports. Every year, the 65 best college basketball teams are whittled down to one national champion. It’s a smorgasbord of TV watching, and these bars have specials to make the action even better.

Just want to watch the games with fellow alums? Check out this comprehensive list of NCAA-affiliated bars.

The Central and Grand Central
Drink $3 bottles MGD 64, Coors and Miller Lite drafts, as well as $12 MGD/Coors buckets throughout the tournament. Also choose from a select $5 March hoops food menu.

McGee’s
Tournament specials include $1 bottles, $3 import drafts and $3 margaritas.

Belly’s
Get $2 gameday shots, $5 Stoli cocktails and $15 Miller/Coors buckets at this Lakeview bar, which opens at 11 a.m. every day of the tournament.

Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap
For the duration of the tournament, Jake’s will be serving the Madness Burger — a 9-oz. burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a fried egg served between two grilled cheese sandwiches, paired with a Miller Lite pint for $9.99. Everyone who orders the Madness Combo will also be entered to win prizes like an iPod touch. Jake’s will also be giving away $5 drink vouchers (instantly redeemable) to all people wearing gear for teams in the tourney.

Full Shilling
The popular Wrigleyville bar will be giving away free stuff all tournament long. With more than 100 Miller Lite scratch & win tickets, this lottery-style party will give everyone a chance to win. Prizes include mp3 player speaker coolers, aluminum bottle wraps, hats, T-shirts, bottle openers and more. Pitchers of Miller Lite will be on special for $7 throughout the tournament.

Rockit Bar & Grill
March 26, 6-8 p.m.
Watch the games for a good cause at RedHot March Madness. A $40 ticket includes drinks and snacks, and the proceeds benefit Primo Center for Women and Children, a transitional homeless shelter on the west side of the city.

Moretti’s (West Loop)
April 6
Watch the championship game on over 25 big screen TVs, including 4 super bright HD plasmas. Celebrate with $16 (6 beers) buckets of Miller Lite and win prizes, including an iPod Nano in a basketball case, an in-home electronic Pop-A-Shot game and a Moretti’s pizza every month for a year.

O’Donovan’s
Get there early to watch all the games on this friendly North Center bar’s 20 plasma TVs throughout the bar, party room and patio while sipping on $10 Miller Lite and Coors Light pitchers. The bar will offer daily lunch and dinner specials all tournament.

Smoke Daddy
Celebrate all things Purdue: Smoke Daddy owner Josh Rutherford is a former Boilermaker mascot, so you know the place will be decked out in black-and-gold. Enjoy $4 Bud Light mugs and $7 imported mugs (22 ounces)during all tournament games. And a Purdue-themed menu will be available throughout the tournament, including the Boiler Burger, Mackey’s Mac and Cheese and Purdue Pete’s Pulled Pork Sandwich.

Harry Caray’s
The Wrigleyville bar will offer $15 buckets of Milller Lite and Coors Light throughout the tournament. Harry Caray’s (Lombard) will offer $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts with commemorative March Madness pint glasses on all game days.
Kroll’s South Loop
Drink $5 20-ounce Miller Lite stadium cups and $4 select shots and eat specials like the “Madness Burger” and “Sweet Sixteen Wings,” all while watching all the games on Kroll’s two-dozen TVs. You can also enter a raffle for an Apple iTouch and other prizes, as well as enter a Pop-a-Shot contest during the Sweet Sixteen games.

Merkle’s Bar and Grill
Enjoy $4 22-ounce drafts and $5 bombs, along with 25-cent wings during all tournament games. You can also enter to win two free tickets to the Final Four. And on March 28, enter Merkle’s Sweet 16 flip cup tournament with cash prizes for the top teams.

Timothy O’Toole’s
With 45 TV screens, if you miss any of the action at this Streeterville hangout, it’s your own fault. Enjoy award-winning wings (the hot wings won first place at the recent WingFest) while taking advantage of daily drink deals that include $2 drafts on Saturdays and $16 Miller/Coors buckets on Sundays.

Cactus Bar & Grill, Franklin Tap and Martini Bar
Drink $3 Miller Lite 20-ounce drafts during all tournament games.

Lucky Strike Lanes
Buy a $6 Sam Adams pint glass and get $4 refills; plus you get to keep the glass. Or get $20 buckets of Sam Adams Light.

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Women, know your place: some readers’ responses
Following are readers’ responses to Kris Kosaka’s March 31 Zeit Gist article, “Women, know your place”: Japanese officials and the people as a whole worry about the future of this nation because they are denying that future every day — the women.

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What’s the most fun you can have in Japan for free?
Eiji HiranoSalesman, 25In spring I recommend doing hanami , but the cherry blossom season is finished now, so why not have a picnic and drink in a park with a bunch of friends? Yuko OmuraInterpreter, 24Go to an electronics store and use the massage chairs. You can stay as long as you want. Sleep, unwind, recharge your batteries. You’ll never pay for a massage again!

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Cafe Heavens
If you have been feeling a pulling sensation lately, then doubtless this is because of the magnetic power of Tokyo's Heaven's cafe. Positively awash with trendy Tokyoites, give your eyes a much needed holiday as you soak in the quiet Zen-like simplicity of Kazusane Iwase's furniture, its gleaming wooden floors, and the clever use of space…

Search for The Beehive
The Beehive is an attractive-looking local’s pub, with a surprising choice of ales and a buzzing atmosphere.

Movimientos
Cal Jader hosts a super fun tropical rave party championing the best of new global music, from bass and booty music to funk.

Tuesdays @ Mahiki (28th Apr 09)
Join us on at celeb favourite Mahiki for the legendary Tuesday night party! With resident celeb DJ Tom Crane at the helm of the party, join us for what is known to be the best midweek party in the …