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Posted in Sydney on April 30th, 2011

Tabou – Tabou is holding a 9 course regional degustation dinner on the last Sunday …
Tabou is holding a 9 course regional degustation dinner on the last Sunday of each month.

Centennial Parklands Restaurant & Cafe – Centennial Parklands Restaurant – has an extraordinary week day lunch 3 cou…
Centennial Parklands Restaurant – has an extraordinary week day lunch 3 course set menu offer. Choose an Entree, Main & Dessert from their extensive menu, for just $45 per person. For bookings, call 9380 9350



Twitter for Nightclub Photographers

Posted in Miami on April 30th, 2011

Twitter for Nightclub Photographers
Twitter can be a powerful tool for marketing yourself and your images to the masses. If you want to be a successful nightlife photographer, you have to network with as many people as possible. Word of mouth is a common way to land new jobs, and the only way word of mouth works is if everyone know’s your name. Twitter is part of achieving this goal.

Twitter Nightclub Photographers

Twitter can be a powerful tool for marketing yourself and your images to the masses. If you want to be a successful nightlife photographer, you have to network with as many people as possible. Word of mouth is a common way to land new jobs, and the only way word of mouth works is if everyone know’s your name. Twitter is part of achieving this goal.

But taking the time to add fans on Twitter can be very time consuming, and you should always be spending most of your time doing what you’re best at, nightclub photography. One way to quickly create a strong following of Twitter fans is to use an automated adder program. This let’s you quickly and efficiently build a following on Twitter with much less work.

I use this program specifically for the purpose of adding fans on Twitter. You can easily add 300+ followers a day, just by pressing a button.

You can even target the followers of other photographers, big nightclubs, etc. This gives you a greater percentage of success, because it isn’t just random people, but people who are already interesting in nightlife and photography.

When you use a program to automate your tedious-yet-necessary social media marketing work, you’ll have much more time to spend on making deals with new nightclubs, experimenting with photography, and finding more ways to make money.

But if you neglect to market yourself with social media like Twitter all together, other nightclub photographers who ARE taking advantage of these techniques will have a stronger following than you will, even if you’re a better photographer. That means they’ll get more jobs by way of recommendation, just because more people know who they are. It’s a numbers game!

You must not undervalue the importance of good social media marketing techniques in today’s world, or you’ll be left behind in the dust.

Twitter is different from other social media sites, you can’t make people follow you if you follow them. When you use this adder program, the trick is to follow other people in your area using the automated tools, but you also have to send everyone an automated message too. It can just be a generic friendly message like “Thx for the follow! Look forward to chatting with you on Twitter.”

Usually once you’ve started following them, and they receive a friendly message from you, they will follow you as well. But manually adding all these people and sending them individual messages would take months. That’s why using a Twitter adder program like that one will save you lots of time. And time is money!

Get a Nightclub Photographer to Notice You
If you happen to be out at a club and notice a Nightlife Photographer wandering around snapping photos, here are some tips on getting the photographer to notice you:

Kiss for the Camera!

Kiss for the Camera!

If you happen to be out at a club and notice a Nightlife Photographer wandering around snapping photos, here are some tips on getting the photographer to notice you:

#1: Make sure you have a skimpy or wild outfit on. The more skin that shows, the better.

#2: Don’t be afraid to track down the photographer and ask for a photo.

#3: Make eye contact with the nightclub photographer from across the room and smile.

#4: If you’re a chick, make out with the girl next to you.

#5: If you’re a chick, make out with the Nightclub Photographer.

#6: If you’re a dude, make sure you have at least 3 sexy girls with you.

#7: Don’t be afraid to have a wardrobe malfunction. It’s natural.

#8: Buy the photographer a drink!

A nightclub photographer doesn’t have time and isn’t paid enough to take photos of everyone at the club, so you have to go out of your way to catch his or her eye if you want to end up on the club’s website the next day.

The absolute best way to guarantee your photo will show up in the nightclub photo gallery is to dress hot, do something crazy, and kiss the photographer while handing him a drink!

Nightclub Photography Tips (Part 1)
Low ISO settings are beneficial in nightclub photography because they reduce the amount of sensor noise that will show up in the photos. But with a low ISO setting, the sensor doesn’t pick up as much light as it can with higher ISO settings. Because most nightclub photography is done in low light situations, which settings are best for nightlife photographers to use?

Nightclub Photography Tips

Nightclub Photography Tips

ISO Settings

Low ISO settings are beneficial in nightclub photography because they reduce the amount of sensor noise that will show up in the photos. But with a low ISO setting, the sensor doesn’t pick up as much light as it can with higher ISO settings. Because most nightclub photography is done in low light situations, which settings are best for nightlife photographers to use?

It depends on the light environment at the nightclub. Some nightclubs are brighter than others, and you can use a lower ISO setting without much issue. Others are very dark, and you’ll need to increase the ISO to get the light you need, while also keeping the shutter speed high to minimize motion blur.

I like to start with my ISO set at 800 in most nightclubs. I’ve found this setting gives the best bang for your buck in nightlife photography. There isn’t too much noise for most camera bodies, and it burns just the right amount of light onto the sensor. I use this setting when taking close-up portraits of party people in the club. I often use different ISO settings for performers and large crowd shots.

You can’t just “set it and forget it” in nightclub photography because the people, light, and action are constantly changing, and you need to change with them to get the best photos.



Tasty Tax Relief

Posted in Chicago on April 30th, 2011

Tasty Tax Relief

The 1040 EZ from Seasons.The 1040 EZ from Seasons.

Whether you’re looking to mourn your tax day debt or relish in your refund, these cheap food and drink specials will help ease the pain (or prolong the triumph). Specials are applicable on April 15 only unless otherwise noted.

Zocalo
Your happy hour will be extra special tonight, as this River North Mexican restaurant offers a three-course menu for just $15. You’ll get to choose an appetizer, an entree and a dessert from among a menu including guacamole, four different types of tacos and vanilla-and-white chocolate flan. The regular Thursday-night “Dine at Nine” promotion will also be in effect, including half-price food after 9 p.m. (reservations required, and you must mention the promotion) and $20-$25 pitchers of margaritas. DJs David Chavez and Mwelwa Musambacine will spin global beats from 6-11 p.m.

HUB 51
The River North bar’s lower-level lounge, SUB 51, will erase any lingering tax-day troubles with half-price bottles and champagne all day long. DJ Konsept will spin all night.

O’Donovan’s
April 16
O’Donovan’s is rewarding its loyal patrons with plenty of tax day specials, including $1 off Harp, Guinness and Smithwick’s, $13 22-ounce cocktials, $5 Stoli cocktails and $5 Jager Barrels. If you’re looking for something to soak up all that cheap booze, try the Friday Fish Fry for just $7.95.

Cityscape Bar
Cityscape will offer a complimentary appetizer buffet including hot wings, cheddar-jalapeno poppers and grilled veggies with aged balsamic from 5-7 p.m. on Tax Day. Specialty cocktails include the IRS Blue Lemonade martini (Skyy Citrus, blue curacao and lemonade) for just $4.15.

10pin Bowling Lounge
Want to bowl away your bureaucratic frustrations? You can do it for just $4.15 a game at this River North lounge (Svedka cocktails and Sam Adams drafts can be had for the same price.

Dawali
For a taste of something different on Tax Day, try a classic shawarma or falafel sandwich at this Northwest Side eatery. The fee for this culinary journey? $4.15.

Stretch Run
Special $4.15 cocktails at this OTB bar include the Green Meenie with vodka, Midori melon liqueur, triple sec, tonic water and sour mix, served in a pint glass over ice.

Sushi Taiyo
Double your pleasure with your choice of a spicy tuna or California roll plus a glass of house wine or domestic beer for just $10.99 on Tax Day at this Streeterville sushi spot.

Tapas Valencia
The South Loop spot keeps it simple with $4.15 glasses of red or white sangria available from 4-10 p.m.

Carlucci (Downers Grove)
Not only can you get $4.15 martinis at this Italian eatery, but you can also enjoy select bottles of wine for that absurdly low price, as long as you purchase an entree. Limit one bottle per table.

The Lucky Monk
After all that work filling out forms, you probably won’t feel like cooking. A large, 16-inch pizza will run you just $10.40 (like the tax form, get it?) all day at this South Barrington bar and restaurant.

Meson Sabika (Naperville)
Glasses of red and white sangria are just $4.15 all day at this tapas restaurant.

Pinstripes
Both the Northbrook and South Barrington locations of this multi-purpose funhouse will offer all gaming, food and beverages “Tax Free” (meaning a 10-percent discount) from Tuesday, April 13 to Thursday, April 15.

Seasons
The list of tax-free “Tax-Tinis” at this lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago includes the 1040 Easy (Absolut Mandarin, Apple Pucker, Triple Sec, homemade sweet and sour and 7-Up) and the Stimulus Check (Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, Chambord and cranberry juice). You can also write off your woes with the blueberry flavored Exemption or submit yourself to scrutiny with the fruit-fueled Auditini. All tax-free martinis are $13.

Lobby Lounge (ShowPlace Icon Theatre)
Thinking of catching a movie to dull your tax-inspired pain? Make sure to stop into this cinema lounge beforehand for $4.15 bottles of domestic beer and $10.40 12-inch pizzas.

Koi
In honor of tax day, Koi and its sister restaurant, Chen’s, will offer all Chinese Plate entrees for $10.99. Specials include General Tsao’s, Szechwan and sesame plates.

Brasserie Jo
Hopla drafts will be available for $4.01, along with complimentary tarte flambees in the bar area.

Carnivale
Guests who dine at the restaurant will receive a $15 gift certificate for use on their next visit. Complimentary gift certificates will be valid through May 31.

Taco Del Mar
Print out a coupon from the website and get a free taco at this Uptown Mexican spot.

Boston Market
Print out this coupon and bring it in to get a buy-one-get-one free offer on individual plates (valid through April 18).

P.F. Chang’s
Visit this Chinese chain on Thursday and receive 15 percent off all food purchases.

Get your food and drink tax-free at the following restaurants: Dunlays on Clark, D.O.C. Wine Bar, Dunlays on the Square, Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar and D.O.C. Wine Bar (Lombard).

The Arboretum of South Barrington offers the opportunity to shop tax free at a number of participating retailers (you must print this coupon for the 10-percent discount), including Ann Taylor Loft, Coldwater Creek, DSW, Jos. A. Bank, L’Eiffel Bistro & Creperie, Pinstripes, Sur La Table and more.

Check out Centerstage Chicago food and drink deals!

Global Activism Expo
Learn about nearly 100 Chicago-area global activist groups and how you can get involved with them.



New – Frijoles: Roppongi

Posted in Tokyo on April 30th, 2011

New – Frijoles: Roppongi
Gourmet burritos, tacos, and fajitas, all made from premium organic ingredients. Choose from grilled chicken, carnitas (braised pork), steak or vegetarian filling; prices range from Y800-1100. Everything is available for take-out, and you can fax your order in advance. There are a few outdoor courtyard tables for when the weather permits.

New – Libre: Aoyama
The chef at Libre hails from San Francisco, and his mission is to bring good Cali-style burritos to Tokyo. Indeed the food here seems to pack more oomph than what’s on offer at some of the other burrito joints around town – it’s assertively spicy (although a milder version is an option), with a solid dose of onions and garlic and just enough avocado for balance.

Dining Diary – Hayari: Shiroganedai
Hand-made sausages and fried hinadori chicken are the specialties here, with organic wines by the glass or bottle. Sausage variations include Spanish chorizo, Chinese chozume, Korean sunde, boudin noir (French-style blood sausage), andouillette (tripe sausage) and several others.



Royal Wedding Party @ Merah (29th Apr 11)

Posted in London on April 30th, 2011

Royal Wedding Party @ Merah (29th Apr 11)
Formerly known as the Crystal Club, Merah is a sophisticated nightclub that boasts lavish and bespoke interiors. The fully stocked bar offers a variety of drinks such as signature cocktails and Dom Pe…

Best festivals & bars in Victoria Park
It’s well worth heading east to find a cool festival and bar scene in Victoria Park



Best disco nights in London
Disco is officially back, and with the kind of image change Prime Minister Gordon Brown probably dreams about nightly.

The Castle goes upmarket
The Castle, a grand Victorian pub on an imposing corner plot, is one of the more out-of-the-way places in Walthamstow





Two Years of Tandem

Posted in New York on April 30th, 2011

Two Years of Tandem
Wow, two years already?

No Requests @ Stay
This LES party will move hard with Gil K back on the grind.



Mojitos

Posted in San Francisco on April 30th, 2011

Mojitos

bars / clubs / cafes
*****

mojitos is great

2 reviews - last on 08/25/07 by mynx

Heirloom Cafe fumbles sommelier-chef promise
Heirloom Cafe showed such promise when it opened about a year ago. Matt Straus, a sommelier and chef, always dreamed of opening his own place and, as far back as 2003, started cellaring wines for his future restaurant….

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The Dubliner" on a Tuesday Night

bars / clubs / cafes
****o

Quite place to read a book and enjoy a drink.

1 review - last on 09/19/07 by Dishes



The Corner Restaurant

Posted in Sydney on April 29th, 2011

The Corner Restaurant
The Corner Restaurant sits in the beautiful Port Macquarie where life by the sea feels a little bit breezier. Sleek and comfortable décor welcomes every meal of the day with tasty breakfasts such as baked peaches with granola crumble and vanilla yoghurt; scotch fillet with café de Paris, prosciutto and caramelised onion for lunch, and slow-braised lamb with baba ghanoush, horseradish cream and Tuscan cabbage for dinner. With Mediterranean and Italian influences, the menu also features Modern Australian favourites ? best enjoyed al fresco with views of the water.

Restaurant Balzac – Friday Lunch Special, $35pp for 3 Courses. Call 02 9399 9660 to enquire….
Friday Lunch Special, $35pp for 3 Courses. Call 02 9399 9660 to enquire.



Pamela & Muñeca

Posted in Miami on April 29th, 2011

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.

Pamela Wasabi

Model: Pamela Wasabi

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.


DMode Magazine

The shoot was for a two page spread in Argentina’s popular fashion magazine, D-Mode Mag. It’s on page 92 & 93 of the “Fantastica” issue #152.

Independance Pool Party @ The Surfcomber
he 5th Annual Independance 4th of July Pool Party in Miami Beach was a fantastic event just like last year. Bikini clad vixens prancing around to the music of Danny Tenaglia at the Surfcomber’s beachside pool will always be a good party!

Miami 4th of July Pool Party

Miami 4th of July Pool Party

The 5th Annual Independance 4th of July Pool Party in Miami Beach was a fantastic event just like last year. Bikini clad vixens prancing around to the music of Danny Tenaglia at the Surfcomber’s beachside pool will always be a good party!

Models & Playboy Playmates along with muscle-bound supermen make for some great people watching entertainment. Check out the photos and pretend like you were there. :)

Nightclub Photography Tips (Part 1)
Low ISO settings are beneficial in nightclub photography because they reduce the amount of sensor noise that will show up in the photos. But with a low ISO setting, the sensor doesn’t pick up as much light as it can with higher ISO settings. Because most nightclub photography is done in low light situations, which settings are best for nightlife photographers to use?

Nightclub Photography Tips

Nightclub Photography Tips

ISO Settings

Low ISO settings are beneficial in nightclub photography because they reduce the amount of sensor noise that will show up in the photos. But with a low ISO setting, the sensor doesn’t pick up as much light as it can with higher ISO settings. Because most nightclub photography is done in low light situations, which settings are best for nightlife photographers to use?

It depends on the light environment at the nightclub. Some nightclubs are brighter than others, and you can use a lower ISO setting without much issue. Others are very dark, and you’ll need to increase the ISO to get the light you need, while also keeping the shutter speed high to minimize motion blur.

I like to start with my ISO set at 800 in most nightclubs. I’ve found this setting gives the best bang for your buck in nightlife photography. There isn’t too much noise for most camera bodies, and it burns just the right amount of light onto the sensor. I use this setting when taking close-up portraits of party people in the club. I often use different ISO settings for performers and large crowd shots.

You can’t just “set it and forget it” in nightclub photography because the people, light, and action are constantly changing, and you need to change with them to get the best photos.



Royal Wedding viewing party at Lobby Lounge

Posted in Chicago on April 29th, 2011

Royal Wedding viewing party at Lobby Lounge
Witness the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton while sipping $12 Royal Wedding cocktails.

The Chicago Story Collective: High School Horror Stories
Hear true tales about the so-called “best years of your life” by local writers and comedians.

Art Chicago
The annual fair, the centerpiece of the city’s Artropolis event, showcases modern and contemporary galleries representing artists from around the world. See paintings, photography, drawings, prints, sculpture, video and installations.