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Restaurant 3one7
3one7 offer patrons a relaxed and casual fee during the day, and a warm ambience in the evening with an open plan atmosphere, modern décor, ambient lighting and an alfresco courtyard.

Steersons Steakhouse - CAAB Dinner - 11 June 2009 - $140pp - Steersons Steakhouse Bridge St invite…
CAAB Dinner - 11 June 2009 - $140pp - Steersons Steakhouse Bridge St invite you to enjoy the guaranteed premium quality of Certified Australian Angus Beef (6 courses) and the legendary wines from Tyrrell?s. Tel: 9295 5044 (office hours)

Mustang Bandita!
When on a cross country road trip, keep an eye on your rear view mirror at all times. Highway robbery is on the rise. If you’re not carefull, she’ll be on your ass faster than you can say “69′ Mustang Cobra”. She’ll distract you with her body, take your money, fill you [...]

WMC Sasha & Digweed @ Mansion ? 03.26.2009
I’ve been a big fan of Sasha & Digweed for many, many years. So shooting them together at Mansion was quite a treat. Yet another packed house for two of the most famous DJs in the world. Hip Hop master Busta Rhymes stopped by with his crew and chilled in the booth [...]

Vogue Girl Interview
Koreans have great taste. My interview for Vogue Girl (Teen Vogue Korea). If you can’t read Korean, too bad. I gave away all my deepest, darkest secrets… I could tell you, but it’s classified. It’s between me and 200,000 Korean teenage girls. So I can’t spill the beans, and you [...]

Diva Brunch
The Spot transforms into a gilded glamour den as a rotating roster of cabaret performers, musical theater singers and drag artists serenade you while you dine.

Cheeseburger show: Sampling at Patty’s Diner and Charlie Beinlich’s
Burgers don’t need to be complicated or dressed up to be tasty. We sample two humble, modest and ultimately delicious versions from the North Shore.

$3 Miller Lite drafts

$1 off draft of the month

The Missing Vermeer
In this short story by Roger Pulvers, new and distant horizons open up to put a spring in your step as summer approaches. Illustrations by Alice Pulvers There are no portraits or self-portraits of Vermeer

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A slight unmasking of Japan’s flu ‘pandemic’
While traveling through Scandinavia two weeks ago, I had scant opportunity to monitor Japan’s anxiety over the sudden increase in confirmed cases of H1N1 flu that led to closings of schools in the Kansai region. Europe seemed barely concerned about the new flu and when I caught BBC World in hotel rooms or at friends’ homes the flu was mentioned only in relation to Japan, even if there were still more cases in North America. Nevertheless, the feeling of alarm in Japan was conveyed. All a report had to do was show footage of a crowd of people wearing face masks. By the time I returned the alarm had begun to subside and schools were opening again. Self-reflection was in full swing, with the media wondering whether or not the authorities had over-reacted to the perceived seriousness of the…

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Indulge in YO! Sushi
From Selfridges specials to quick snacks, there is something to suit every taste at YO! Sushi.

Best St Patrick’s Day bars
St Patrick’s activities will span four days this year, so get ready to rave it up. Here is our pick of the best green parties in town.

Outdoors and Kid-Friendly
Bklyn Yard makes excellent use of its grassy location alongside the Gowanus Canal.

Reverse Bridge-and-Tunnel Effect
For a delightfully South Brooklyn night out, haul down to Bay Ridge.

Bartenders swap places
Usually a bartender’s first shift at a new place is mostly about the basics - learning the house cocktails, the preferences of the regulars. But on a recent night at Heaven’s Dog in San Francisco, Jim Romdall’s first - and only - shift at the bar quickly…

Philz Coffee

Coffee with a Twist

$1 cocktail with Metro ticket at La Grande Orange
A boozy incentive for greenies

Sunday Wine Tasting: Three at 3pm
The most ‘formal’ of Silverlake Wine’s weekly tastings. Reservations required. Four featured wines plus an aperitif–plus, each wine is paired with a complimentaryhors d’oeuvre. Each Sunday event centers around an ever-changing theme.

The Argyle - Slink back and enjoy 2-1 Cocktails from 5.00-8.00pm every Thursday at one …
Slink back and enjoy 2-1 Cocktails from 5.00-8.00pm every Thursday at one of Sydney’s Best Bars

The Lincoln Restaurant - After Work Drinks at the Lincoln. The Lincoln has launched a delicious tapa…
After Work Drinks at the Lincoln. The Lincoln has launched a delicious tapas menu which is ideal for ?after work? drinks. Try a stunning cocktail or wine, and unwind with friends.

Blue 13 restaurant: Lost in the shuffle last year, it’s ready for the spotlight
Blue 13 opened at an unfortunate time, in an iffy location and employed dubious marketing. That the restaurant still exists at this point is impressive.

Do-Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale
DJ duo Flosstradamus (Saturday) and indie rockers Menomena (Sunday) headline the annual fest along a 10-block stretch of Division Street in Wicker Park.

Finding the best french fries in the Chicago area
With readers’ help, our guy searches for the best fried spuds around

With readers’ help, our guy searches for the best fried spuds around