Happy Hour International

Half-price wings, $3 Bud Light bottles, $5 bloody marys
During NFL football season.

Domaine de Canton: Ginger wins in mixed company
We know what you’re thinking: Liqueurs and cordials are for aristocratic booze snobs who sip from tiny, crystal glasses after multi-course dinners consumed via expensive flatware.

Bear Down Brunch (11 a.m. through game’s end), $5 mimosas and 32-ounce bloody marys, $5 appetizer buckets
During NFL football season.

Il Poggiolo gets Jerry Kleiner’s signature look in Hinsdale
Despite a demographic that would make most restaurateurs salivate, Hinsdale has not always been kind to its dining options. Since finally permitting liquor licenses in 2001 (Hinsdale was DuPage County’s last bastion of temperance), the town has bid farewell to Salbute, Kafe Kokopelli and Embrace, all of them ambitious concepts.

Amrta
Amrta is in a tucked away spot near Roppongi. Somewhat hidden, it’s an atmospheric after-hours space, a secret you’ll want to keep for yourself. The rather simply decorated, soft-toned and low-lit basement room attracts a smartly attired crowd and is well placed for the Nishi Azabu restaurants, so it’s usually full of people enjoying a late drink after…

Bar Bourbon Street
One has to admire a bar that aims to offer a 'taste of New Orleans in Tokyo.' But this quirky, cozy bar with its homely, accessible atmosphere really pulls it off. Ideal for those feeling a tad lost in translation, those who want to slow down and chill out after a spell in the frantic Japanese capital…

Review - Gyossantei: Shibuya
Gyossantei is a great place to sample the regional cooking of Miyazaki Prefecture, along with good sake from around the country. The dining space is comfortable and informal, and large windows on one side give it a spacious, open feel. Up front a quaint little counter displays the fresh produce of the day.

The Centre Page is a rather honest affair
The Centre Page is not a classic pub, but it’s a decent effort all the same.

Best rock nights in London
For a real spinal tap experience, here are the rock nights that go all the way to 11.

Where to drink at Halloween
Splash out on a spooky mask this Saturday as ghosts, vampires and witches descend on some of London?s haunted bars.

The Brother/Sister Plays
Like everyone else in American theater, I love these powerful, elemental dramas by Tarell Alvin McCraney. Metromix offered a rave review of “The Brothers Size” last season; now you can catch up on that and McCraney’s two related plays (based on African myths) about sibling rivalry in a small…

The Long Count
This week only! The Long Count isn’t *quite* theater, but it’s some sort of awesome performance, so it deserves our attention. Bryce and Aaron Dessner of the National (the rock band) collaborate with visionary artist Matthew Ritchie to create a song-filled myth about the beginning of time. Not…

The Week in Rock
Five events to rock out to, from concerts to museum exhibitions to variety shows.

Bar Tartine lowers prices, takes big step up
Bar Tartine has always been a great destination, even though it fell just short of its potential. In its first few years of business, four chefs headed the kitchen. Prices got higher, and it felt as if the restaurant was pricing itself out of the…

Mighty SF

If you want obnoxious door staff, go to Mighty

NIHON Whisky (and Wine) BAR

DL Hoodsy Post Industrial

Efendy Restaurant | meze bar - Book for your corporate functions, packages from $42. Open throughout t…
Book for your corporate functions, packages from $42. Open throughout the festive season including Xmas day/eve, Boxing day and NYE. Entertainment available for group bookings.

Bistro Moncur - JAZZ JUICE Thursdays 7.45-10.45pm in the adjoining Woollahra Hotel. FREE MA…
JAZZ JUICE Thursdays 7.45-10.45pm in the adjoining Woollahra Hotel. FREE MARSALA is one of Sydney’s hottest world music bands. Sundays 6.30-9.30pm FREE! Jeanne Bastos November 2nd & 9th / Carrie Larkin November 16th, 23rd & 30th

Pamela & Muñeca
Wasabi Fashion Kult leader, Pamela Wasabi with her attack dog Muñeca (Babydoll). Pamela’s unique sense of style & fun have made her parties and fashion shows a popular attraction in Miami Beach. Her online fashion magazine is a big hit as well. This image is from a shoot for a two page spread [...]

The Death of Mortimer
Betty Sue’s parents bought her a new stuffed animal. Mortimer the pink bear. Betty Sue doesn’t like Mortimer. Mortimer tried to run away, but Betty Sue chased him down. Poor Mortimer. He never had a chance. MUA Goddess: Natalia Lopez De Quintana 1st Assistant: Tanner Chung

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Domaine de Canton: Ginger wins in mixed company
We know what you’re thinking: Liqueurs and cordials are for aristocratic booze snobs who sip from tiny, crystal glasses after multi-course dinners consumed via expensive flatware.

2009 Winter Pageant
Redmoon Theater remounts its annual spectacle featuring seven masked characters who journey through changing landscapes that represent the four seasons. Expect large scale sets, puppets and songs.

Bucktown Bazaar
Make a dent in your holiday shopping with handmade gifts from more than 60 DIY crafters and established artisans.

Eat This: Peruvian ‘mac and cheese’
Taste of Peru dish is humble and homey

Taste of Peru’s humble and homey aji de gallina ($11) blends shredded chicken in a creamy walnut sauce served with rice. This version is a touch sweet and non-cloyingly cheesy, studded with olives and one giant crispy potato bomb. Wholly satisfying for a chilly night. 6545 N. Clark St., 773-381-4540 — Kevin Pang

Agave
Agave is a slice of Mexico just off Roppongi’s main drag. Here the Tequila gods rule – there are approximately 350 brands on offer. Frida Kahlo prints sit on the walls alongside posters of Zapata, while Mexican music plays over the speakers and the food coming out of the kitchen is invariably loaded with salsa and guacamole – but somehow, given all…

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…

JCC Opinion Soup: Can we restore our faith in Government and Politics? (26th Nov 09)
The last European elections saw the lowest voter turnout in history. The state of the economy, the expenses scandal, the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the state of public services ? all have l…

Exclusive Saturdays! @ The Crescent Club (28th Nov 09)
The Crescent Club is London?s newest, most exclusive offering in trendy West London nestled between the bustling west end and media-centric Notting Hill. Its sophisticated chic d?cor is complemente…