Restaurant And Bars
Ragamuffins Restaurant And Bar Barbados
While researching a trip to Barbados, I came across a little bar and restaurant online. The website is clever to point out that you’ll have to eat at least once or twice while on vacation in Barbados. They are right. They also go on to say that why bother eating at any other restaurant in Barbados when You Can eat there – they make a good point. The restaurant is just wonderful.
The building is fashioned after the famed Barbadian chattel house, Ragamuffins Bar & Restaurant in Holetown, is one of the area’s most lively dinner and night clubs. You jovial hosts, Neil and Nuru, guarantee a memorable evening at the west coast’s only authentic chattel house restaurant and bar. The international menu offers an excellent seafood selection along with its very popular steaks. A wide cocktail selection is all you need to keep the fun going: a good meal, good drinks, good people. What a combination! The “catch of the day” is literally the “catch” of the day. Whatever is out there swimming around and is brought back home goes on your plate. The menu is forever changing and evolving based on the needs and suggestions of the locals and tourists and the cooks are happy to accommodate.
Did you know they have a drag show? Well now you do! Every Sunday night the ladies take the stage and put on a show you won’t soon forget. The restaurant recommends you book your seat in advance for this fantastic show because they fill up fast. The Mannequins in Motion are practically celebrities in the area. Everyone knows and loves their act – for the most part – they do encounter trouble from time to time. These real life drag queens don’t let the resistance get them down. And real is the word that best describes their rich performances. Besides their good looks and fit bodies, their larger than life stage presence makes you gasp. Bianca is the shortest at a natural height of 5 foot 11 inches, Holly follows second at an even 6 foot and Diva stands 6 foot 4 inches tall. And by the time they are in their full costumes accentuated with six inch heeled shoes and teased tresses, they dominate the stage and tower over the tallest male in any audience.
Though they perform songs from a variety of female musicians, these divas can sing and dance like no other. This is not some girly karaoke mime with nice dresses and pretty faces. Once the lights are dimmed and they take to the stage, you are transformed into a different world of magic and illusion. Between an average of eight complete costume changes per individual, Bianca interacts with the audience and this is where they completely separate themselves from any other professional girl group. The dialogue is original, witty, intelligent and direct. Looking around the room, it is hard to imagine the quality of performance directly in front of you, that is, until one of them is in your face and challenges you to step-up to the stage.
The staff and owners share a similar sense of humour that is both uplifting and entertaining. They have an original style and you can clearly see where the atmosphere and rapport comes from within the bar and restaurant.
Ragamuffin’s is one place you won’t want to overlook while on your travels to Barbados. You won’t regret picking up the phone to book your seat – and they’ll tell you that.
Its casual, laid-back atmosphere ensures a fun-filled evening. This restaurant has been featured in a number of top international publications and is very popular with locals.
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Cairo Of To-Day $19.92 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:II.—PEACTICAL IKFOBMATION Banks.—Imperial Ottoman Bank, Sharia (Street) el- Maghraby; Bank of Egypt, Sharia Kasr-en-Nil; Anglo- Egyptian Bank, Sharia Kasr-en-Nil; Credit Lyonnais, near the Post Office; Thos. Cook and Son (Egypt), Limited, Shepheard’s Hotel; Henry Gaze and Sons, Limited, opposite Shepheard’s Hotel. Baths.—Hammam Schneider, near Shepheard’s Hotel. Swimming bath, 5 p.1; Turkish bath, 16 p. Open from 7 to 10 A.M. and noon to 8 P.M. for gentlemen, and 10 A.m. to noon for ladies. Cafes and Restaurants.—There are several good cafds and cafds chantants, such as Cafe Egyptien, close to Shepheard’s, the Eldorado, Eue Esbekiyeh (native dancing girls). The best are in the Esbekiyeh Gardens. Usual charge for a cup of coffee or glass of lager beer is two p. A large, high-class restaurant, the Savoy, in connection with the new Savoy Hotel, was opened at the beginning of the 1898-99 season. Santi’s, in the Esbekiyeh Gardens, is a good and old-established restaurant. Dinners sent out. Lunch, 3 fr.; dinner,31 fr. Board (lunch and dinner) is also arranged for at a charge of 130 to 180 fr. a month. St. James’s Grill Room in the Sharia-el-Maghraby; Grill Rooms also at Shepheard’s, Continental, and Savoy Hotels. Luncheon bars at the Savoy Buffet (distinct from the Savoy Eestaurant), New Bar, and Sphinx, all in the Esbekiyeh quarter. Here Allsopp’s and Bass’s ale and American drinks can be had. French billiard room at most of these establishments. Charges: day 4 p. and night 6 p. per hour. 1 Throughout this Guide p. is used as the abbreviation of piastre (worth about 2Jd.). Chemists.—Anglo-American Pharmacy, Place de I’Ope’ra; New English Dispensary, Place de 1′Opera (English diploma); English and German Dispensary, Eue de 1′Esbekiyeh; London |
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Chiswick Moran Hotel $0 Hotel Address: 626 Chiswick High Road London. Nestled in tree lined Chiswick High Road, this 4-star Chiswick Moran Hotel in west London is ideally positioned for both Heathrow airport and central London. It is a great base for business or leisure visitors and sports fans alike because it has excellent transport links. Nearby attractions include Kew Gardens and Twickenham Stadium. To dine in Napa restaurant is to eat modern British food at its very best! The availability of quality of seasonal produce is the driving force behind the menu – dishes change frequently to reflect this. Delicious bar food is served in The Globe Bar from 10:00am – 11:30pm. Here guests can enjoy sandwiches, salads, comfort food and platters to share. Named after the huge shimmering globe that hangs between the bar and double-height lobby, The Globe Bar at the Chiswick Moran Hotel in London is fast gaining a reputation as the one of the most stylish, and yet most friendly, bars in London by local residents and hotel guests alike. Fresh, bright and airy decor, fluffy pillows and duvets, and perfect for pampering bathrooms with walk-in rain showers – guests won\’t want to check out! The 121 design-led guest rooms boast an abundance of natural light and are fully air conditioned, which makes them supremely comfortable to work in and sleep in. Some 85% of rooms are designated as non-smoking and 6 rooms are wheelchair adapted. They also feature an LCD TV with on demand movies, high speed internet access, and turbo hair dryers. The Chiswick Moran Hotel is a haven of retro chic and Los Angeles glamour in a leafy riverside neighbourhood…. |
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City of Sisterly and Brotherly Loves: Lesbian and Gay Philadelphia, 1945-1972 $16.14 In this pathbreaking history, Marc Stein takes an in-depth look at Philadelphia from the 1940s to the 1970s. What he finds is a city of vibrant gay and lesbian households, neighborhoods, commercial establishments, public cultures, and political groups. In doing so, Stein shatters the myth that lesbian and gay history began with the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City and challenges the notion that only New York and San Francisco featured major lesbian and gay communities in the pre-Stonewall era.Stein takes us on a tour through Philadelphia’s bars, restaurants, bookstores, bathhouses, movie theaters, parks, and parades where lesbian and gay cultures thrived.We learn about the scientific experts, religious leaders, public officials, and journalists who attacked and ignored same-sex sexualities. And we read about the courageous people who fought back with strategies of everyday resistance and organized political activism.Stein argues against the idea that a conspiracy of silence surrounded gays and lesbians in the 1940s and 1950s. He shows that same-sex sexualities were regularly discussed in controversies concerning the tennis player Big Bill Tilden, the Walt Whitman Bridge, sex murders and crimes, and police raids. Philadelphians became national leaders in the gay and lesbian movement. They conducted sit-ins at Dewey’s restaurant, organized pickets at Independence Hall, edited the movement’s most widely circulated publications the Ladder and Drum, and pursued court cases all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Beautifully crafted and exceptionally well-written, Stein’s book not only provides a new starting place for thinking about lesbian and gay history but also challenges readers to rethink twentieth-century urban history. |
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Classical Baby Grand $0 Hotel Address: 65 Athinas & Lycourgou Street Athens. The Classical Baby Grand Hotel is located in the heart of Athens and across the Kotzia Square next to the city hall and near the Omonia metro station. This small but eccentric art hotel brings together all that makes Athens unique: history, culture, innovation, and diversity. International artists from the fields of urban art, graffiti design and illustration transformed Classical Baby Grand into one of Europe\’s most exciting and creative city hotel. The restaurant ;Meat Me; serves genuine Greek dishes with modern flair inside arty and inspired surroundings, where fashionable jet-setters usually hang out at. The hotel is also proud to house one of the very few Moet & Chandon Champagne original bars in the world, a lavish setting where to gently sip a top selection chalice, while listening to soothing lounge music. In addition guests can relax and rejuvenate in the Classical Spa Carita which offers some of the world famous Carita treatments and features an indoor swimming pool, steam bath, gym and beauty salon. The rooms (13 to 17 sqm) all have beautiful marble bathrooms and lavish amenities, including LCD TVs. They are individually decorated, each one with its own personality…. |
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Cornelia De Luxe Resort $0 Hotel Address: BELEK / ANTALYA S/N Belek Area. The hotel was built in 2002 and consists of a 5-storey main building and an annexe block, in front of which there is a pool and garden area, with a total of 243 double rooms and 2 suites. The hotel offers a private, peaceful villa area with a pool and a breakfast restaurant in the 65,000 m² grounds. The main building offers a 24-hour reception with a shop, a small supermarket and a hairdresser. Additional facilities incorporate 8 bars, a TV room, a nightclub and 3 air-conditioned à la carte restaurants with international and Turkish cuisine as well as a fish restaurant. The hotel additionally has a conference room and an Internet café. Those arriving by car may make use of the car park or garage. The room and laundry service, the bicycle hire, the kids club, the Champagne reception on arrival as well as the amphitheatre, round off the services on offer at the hotel…. |
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D\’inghilterra Hotel $0 Hotel Address: Via Bocca Di Leone 14 Rome. This 5-star luxury boutique and historical hotel is situated in the heart of Rome in an upmarket shopping district and just a few steps away from Piazza di Spagna. It offers unique and elegant accommodation with excellent service in a private atmosphere and perfect central location. ***LOCATION*** The hotel boasts an excellent central location just off Via Condotti with its designer boutiques and just 2-min walk from the famous Spanish steps. It lies within walking distance from many attractions such as Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Pantheon and Piazza del Popolo. The property is also very close to the wonderful and green area of Villa Borghese with its famous Borghese Gallery and Museum. The metro stop ;Spagna; is only 5 mins walking and from there Termini central train station with direct connections to airports is only 3 stops away. The hotel area is full of lovely Italian restaurants, bars and shops. ***EXTERIOR*** The property is housed in a beautiful 17th century Italian palazzo. ***ROOMS*** Standard rooms are medium in size (18sqm) and elegantly and individually decorated in a classical style. They are equipped with beautiful antiques, silk fabrics, Chinese porcelain and large Baroque mirrors giving a warm and stylish atmosphere. Rooms feature plenty of modern amenities and latest technologies. Bathrooms are marbled, modern and in excellent conditions.***RESTAURANTS & BARS*** ;Cafe Romano; restaurant serves offers international cuisine and exquisite wine list. ;Bar d\’Italia; is a warm and friendly, English-style bar with the classic atmosphere of a gentlemen\’s club, serving excellent cocktails (member of ;Bond Clubs; of Italy). Having earned ;the best coffee in Rome; award in 2002, it offers the world\’s finest quality coffees. It also serves a wide selection of hot chocolate as well as a tempting assortm… |
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Des Iles Borromees Hotel $0 Hotel Address: Corso Umberto I, 67 Stresa. This 5 star hotel is located on the coastline of Stresa and was established in 1861. It is close to the Borromeo Island. The Hotel has a restaurant, 2 bars, a conference room, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 179 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe and air conditioning…. |
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Dominica and St. Lucia Alive Guide $11.99 The only guide on the market to offer detailed information for travelers to these two stunning Caribbean islands. Delve into Dominica’s rain forest and Carib Indian culture. Relax on romantic St. Lucia. Whatever you’re looking for, this guidebook tells you what you need to know. A top-notch resort high on a mountain slope? Got it. Want to treat that special person in your life to a five-star restaurant? Got it. Or perhaps you want to relax on the best beach sipping a cocktail. Got it! This exciting Alive guide is absolutely packed with detail, offering hundreds of hotel review and restaurant recommendations. Plus, you’ll find out all sorts of tidbits about the islands’ history and culture. Alive Guides cover every aspect of travel in each exciting destination – places rarely covered by other guidebooks! Alive Guides focus on hotels and restaurants, with descriptions based on repeat visits by well-traveled authors. Establishments are rated with the unique Alive rating system, so you can find one to suit your taste and pocketbook. Particular attention is given to shopping in the exotic regions, with details on local artists, cut-price designer clothing and the best values on duty-free goods. Tips on what to do from sunup to sundown include tours, sightseeing, sunning, watersports and the best beaches. Piano bars, jazz clubs, places to meet people and even gay clubs are listed for nightlife. Transportation to, from, and around the area is also covered. |
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Drinking Establishments in New York City: Drinking Establishments in Manhattan, Historic Bars of New York City, Cafe Au Go Go, Fraunces Tavern $26.62 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Drinking Establishments in Manhattan, Historic Bars of New York City, Cafe Au Go Go, Fraunces Tavern, the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza, 21 Club, Veselka, Webster Hall, the Village Gate, Billy’s Topless, Stork Club, Stonewall Inn, Joe’s Pub, Mcsorley’s Old Ale House, P. J. Clarke’s, El Morocco, Rainbow Room, Iridium Jazz Club, Knitting Factory, the Ear Inn, Terminal 5, the Bitter End, Toots Shor’s Restaurant, Julius, Peppermint Lounge, Coyote Ugly Saloon, Tonic, the National Underground, Hallo Berlin, the Dump, Campbell Apartment, Gallagher’s Steak House, Chumley’s, Old Town Bar and Restaurant, West End Bar, Bowery Ballroom, Village Vanguard, Arlene’s Grocery, White Horse Tavern, Mercury Lounge, Pianos, Brasserie Les Halles, the Living Room, Mehanata, the Cutting Room, Dorrian’s, Canal Room, Bridge Cafe, Lion’s Den, Peter Mcmanus Cafe, King Cole Bar, Don’t Tell Mama, Cake Shop Nyc, Pete’s Tavern, West Bank Cafe. Excerpt: Fraunces Tavern – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia New York Mayor Stephanus van Cortlandt built his home in 1671 on the site, but retired to his manor on the Hudson River and gave the property in 1700 to his son-in-law, Etienne “Stephen” DeLancey, a French Huguenot who had married Van Cortlandt’s daughter, Anne. The DeLancey family contended with the Livingston family for leadership of the Province of New York. DeLancey built the current building as a house in 1719. The small yellow bricks used in its construction were imported from Holland and the sizable mansion ranked highly in the province for its quality. His heirs sold the building in 1762 to Samuel Fraunces who converted the home into the popular tavern, first named the Queen’s Head. Before the Revolution, the building was one of the meeting places of the Sons of … More: |
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Duminy Vendome Hotel $0 Hotel Address: 3/5 Rue du Mont Thabor Paris. Modern, superior 3-star hotel in the very heart of Paris, in the famous Louvre district (1st Arrondissement), within steps from the Louvre Museum. Elegance, comfort, a personal welcome and tailor-made service are the watchwords of this hotel. As soon as you arrive you\’ll be charmed by the quietness and naturally friendly atmosphere of the hotel, which boasts a location second-to-none. LOCATION: Centrally located within steps from the famous Palais du Louvre and its ornate Tuileries Gardens, the Place de la Concorde and la Place Vendôme with its luxury boutiques. The more ‘populaire’ pedestrianised shopping and restaurant district of Les Halles is also ijust a stone’s throw away. EXTERIOR: The hotel is housed in a traditional 5-storey building with a Haussmann-style façade. ROOMS: Rooms are medium in size and are elegantly decorated, and furnished with comfort in mind. They come well equipped with all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay. Bathroom with bath or shower. RESTAURANTS & BARS: The hotel does not have a restaurant but there are numerous dining options in the vicinity. An intimate atmosphere for a tête-à-tête, or a chance to catch up with old acquaintances, have a drink with friends or make the most of the range of Japanese, American, French, Spanish, Italian and British newspapers. American-style breakfast buffet offers you a breathtaking array of tasty dishes in the vaulted breakfast room every morning. On the menu: jam, honey, fromage frais, yoghurts, croissants, chocolate croissants, milk rolls, brioche, chocolatines, apple turnovers, sliced bread, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit juice, cold cuts, hot sausages, scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, fruit salad, rolls and multi-grain bread. Breakfast is included and served from 06:30 – 10:00am…. |
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Ebano Apartments $0 Hotel Address: C/ Begonias 22-24, Playa d\’en Bossa Ibiza. The Ebano apartment complex is located 300m from the beautiful Playa de’n Bossa beach and 4.5 Km from the centre of Ibiza Town. Bars and restaurants are just a few metres from the complex. The complex features a swimming pool for adults and children which is surrounded by a large garden with free sun loungers. There is also a solarium and a playground for children. The bar/restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and on the ground floor of the apartments you will find a spacious room with game machines, billiards and table tennis. There is entertainment in English with live performances. The reception is open 24 hours, here you can change money, rent a car or a motorbike, or buy excursions. All 82 apartments are fully equipped with a kitchenette, bathroom, living room with sofa bed, double room and terrace…. |
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Estrela De Fatima $0 Hotel Address: Rua Conego Formigao 40, Apartado 260 Fatima. Close to Fatima\’s holy shrine, this hotel offers quality and professionalism. Founded in the 1950s, rebuilt in the 1990s and renovated in 2007 with a few more improvements in 2009, this 4-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the centre of town, in the street next to the Sanctuary of Fátima. Park your car in one of the garages or private parking lots. When in Fatima, explore some of the caves or see the Wax Museum. The hotel is spread over three floors, accessible by lift, and amenities include a restaurant, two café bars, and a currency exchange service. Guests can play a game of chess and relax in an easy chair in the television lounge. Use the TV and reading room to have a quiet break, or enjoy the hospitality in the bar, coffee shop or one of 2 air conditioned dining rooms. The hotel restaurant serves Portuguese dishes in air-conditioned surroundings. The café bars have dark wood panelling and comfortable sofas. Business amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge) and a conference room. The Estrela de Fátima Hotel features modern and spacious rooms. Some of the rooms also feature a private balcony. Baby cots, non-smoking rooms and rooms specially equipped for disabled guests are available upon request…. |
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Excelsior Palace Hotel $0 Hotel Address: Via Toselli, 8 Taormina. This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Taormina and was established in 1904. It is close to the Greek Theatre and the nearest station is not available. The Hotel has a restaurant, 2 bars, a conference room and an outdoor swimming pool. All 88 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe and air conditioning…. |
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Famous People Eat Too! $9.61 When not writing, journalist Josiah Howard (Donna Summer: Her Life & Music, Blaxploitation Cinema: the Essential Reference Guide) was also a waiter at one of New York City’s most popular restaurant/bars. For sixteen years Mr. Howard worked at Restaurant Florent, a Meat Packing District institution that was a favorite hangout of actors, actresses, models, directors, singers and other celebrities of dubious distinction (the establishment also served food to mere mortals!)From Madonna and Mariah Carey to Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves, from Calvin Klein and Barry Diller to the Olsen Twins and Jerry Seinfeld, Famous People Eat Too! A New York City Food Server’s Encounters with the Rich, Famous, Semi-Famous and Infamous offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars.You can’t tell a book by its cover-and you can’t tell a celebrity by their cover either. Josiah Howard uncovers them all! Was Diana Ross really the boss? Was Warren Beatty really “on top” of things? And, just who is that woman that looks like Bette Midler’s mother? To find out: Put on your white shirt and waiters apron, get a pad and pencil, and make your way over to that table-NOW! |
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Fourth Street Live! $49 Fourth Street Live! is a 350,000-square-foot (33,000 m2) entertainment and retail complex located on 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It is owned and was developed by the Cordish Company; it was designed by Louisville architects, Bravura Corporation. Fourth Street Live! first opened to the public on June 1, 2004, and all stores were finally completed for the grand opening on October 30, 2004. City planners hoped that the district would attract further commercial business development while providing an attractive entertainment venue for the city’s hotel and tourist business as well as the local population.Restaurants and entertainment venues in the complex include Hard Rock Cafe, Red Star Tavern, TGI Friday’s, Friday’s Rocks!, Sully’s Irish Pub, Lucky Strike Lanes (bowling alley and restaurant), a British style restaurant The Pub, and the first-ever Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge. Fourth Street Live! also has a wide variety of bars and nightclubs including Howl at the Moon, the Felt billiard lounge, Saddle Ridge and Tengo Sed Cantina. |
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Frame – The Back Issue: The Essential Guide to Frames First 50 Issues $2.99 Frame: The Back Issue is a celebration of 50 issues of a design magazine. It represents an opportunity to give lovers of Frame the ultimate fan book to read, to keep, to use. This publication features 50 exceptional articles on designs and projects that helped shape the magazine. The Back Issue contains interviews with the editor and the publisher, the graphic designers of Frame and nine shops, one exhibition, three bars, two schools, four museums, four clubs, one restaurant, four offices, one port terminal, two hotels, two libraries, two articles on trade-fair stands, one church, two stage sets, eight portraits of designers, one airport, two visual essays and four hair salons. |
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Garden View Hotel $0 Hotel Address: 29-31 Nevern Square London. This 2-star budget-style hotel is centrally situated in a quiet residential square in Earls Court with good transport links nearby. The hotel provides basic but comfortable accommodation for less demanding travellers and good value for money considering its central location. Also a convenient location for visiting the Earls Court and Olympia exhibition grounds. ***LOCATION*** The hotel is located within two minutes walk of Earls Court underground station and in the proximity of the trendy and upmarket districts of Kensington and Knightsbridge, the home to the famous Harrods department store, designer boutiques and many museums. Excellent transport links enable quick access to the city centre and West End\’s night life. With only 30-minute journey, the Piccadilly underground line provides a direct link from Heathrow to Earls Court. ***EXTERIOR*** The property is a 5-storey listed traditional building. ***ROOMS*** Rooms vary in size, but are generally small to medium in size. They are very simply decorated, but are clean and well-maintained. Some have been recently renovated (2006) and have wooden floors. Rooms are very quiet and half of the rooms have a view over the gardens in the Nevern Square. En-suite bathrooms are fully tiled and in a good condition. ***RESTAURANTS & BARS*** There is no restaurant or bar in the hotel. Simple continental buffet breakfast (toast, jam, cereal, tea/coffee, fruit juices) is served in an air-conditioned breakfast room from 7.30 to 11.00 am. ***OTHER INFORMATION*** Please note that the entire hotel is non-smoking…. |
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Golden Bay Beach Hotel $0 Hotel Address: Dekhelia Road, P.O. Box 40741 Larnaca. Golden Bay Beach hotel is an exclusive 5-star hotel set on a long sandy beach in Larnaca Bay among landscaped gardens of tropical palms and flowers. Just 10km outside the centre of Larnaca and only 15km from the international airport, the hotel is the ideal choice for both the business traveller and the discerning holiday maker. The hotel boasts an extensive range of leisure facilities including outdoor and indoor pool, gym with the latest equipment, fitness studio and table tennis. Watersports and scuba diving course are also available. The hotel’s spa features sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, beauty salon and hairdresser and offers a variety of beauty treatments and massages. For families the hotel has a dedicated mini club with indoor facilities and a garden playground for games and outdoor activities. Professional childminders take care of the children throughout the day with a full program of activities. For business travellers the hotel boasts a state of the art business center and secretarial services. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, both buffet and a-la-carte, with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating restaurants. Buffet breakfast and afternoon tea are served in the Yacht Club restaurant with a breathtaking view of Larnaca Bay. There are three bars in the hotel including a traditional English pub and a pool bar. Wi-Fi internet connection is available thoughout the hotel. Standard rooms are 26sqm in size and have spacious balconies. Elegant marble and glass four piece bathrooms provide bathrobes and slippers…. |
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Gran Hotel La Florida $0 Hotel Address: Crta. Vallvidriera – Tibidabo Barcelona. This 5 star hotel is located in the suburbs of Barcelona and was established in 2003. It is a short drive away from the Parc Güell and the nearest station is Penitents. The Hotel has a restaurant, 2 bars, a conference room, an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 70 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe, trouser press, ironing set and air conditioning…. |
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Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport $0 Hotel Address: 10-14 Centre Road Melbourne. Book modern Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport for a relaxing stay 500 metres from the airport, and a 30-minute shuttle ride to central Melbourne.Only 2 minutes from Melbourne Airport by hotel shuttle, the 8-floor Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport offers a convenient base if you have a flight to catch. Check your departure time on live flight status screens displayed next to our vibrant Vargas Bar in the Lobby. Or on your flat-screen TV in the peace of your comfortable Guest room. Our friendly staff are on hand around the clock to help ease the stress of catching your flight.Enjoy a drink by the pool, and chat with friends over modern Australian cuisine in the Vargas Restaurant. The hotel is just 30 minutes by bus from the lively shops, restaurants and bars of central Melbourne. Take time out to hunt for designer bargains at the discount fashion outlet in Essendon, 15 minutes\’ drive away.With 6 naturally lit meeting rooms and a 24-hour Business Centre with complimentary wireless Internet, Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is a popular choice for business meetings and conferences. If you\’re arriving by car, take advantage of up to 7 days\’ complimentary parking with our Park, Stay and Go package.Your soundproofed Guest room provides a peaceful haven for checking email with high-speed Internet. If you\’re feeling energetic, head to the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport\’s Fitness Centre for a workout…. |
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Horizonte Hotel $0 Hotel Address: C/ Vista Allegre, 1 Palma De Mallorca. This 2 star hotel is located in the city centre of Palma De Mallorca and was established in 1969. It is close to the Palma de Mallorca and the nearest station is Plaza de Espana. The Hotel has a restaurant, 2 bars, a conference room, a coffee shop, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 199 rooms are equipped with safe and air conditioning…. |
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Hotel Bristol $0 Hotel Address: Via Capo, 22 Sorrento. This 4 star hotel is located on the coastline of Sorrento and was established in 1957. It is close to the Sorrento and the nearest station is Napoli. The Hotel has a restaurant, 2 bars, a conference room and an outdoor swimming pool. All 152 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer and air conditioning…. |
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Hotel Central $0 Hotel Address: 6 Grande Rue Saint-Malo. Saint Malo’s Hotel Central is a 3-star superior establishment ideally situated in the heart of the old walled city. The superb location gives guests the opportunity to explore the city with ease and take in all the local attractions. An abundance of city centre bars and restaurants also provide guests with the opportunity to sample some fine French cuisine and exquisite wine. Saint Malo train station is located 2 km from the hotel and from here guests can take the chance to not just explore Saint Malo, but all surrounding towns in the Brittany region. Standard rooms are quiet, comfortable and well-equipped with modern amenities such as satellite television and Wi-Fi. After a long day’s shopping or sightseeing, guests can relax in the friendly hotel bar before enjoying traditional seafood dishes in the onsite restaurant. The hotel is a great option for those looking for a comfortable stay in the centre of town.*** The hotel will be closed for renovation from 30/09/11 till 01/04/12.***… |
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King Missile Songs: Detachable Penis, Martin Scorsese, Love Is…, Jesus Was Way Cool, No Point, My Heart Is a Flower, America Kicks Ass $9.05 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Detachable Penis, Martin Scorsese, Love Is…, Jesus Was Way Cool, No Point, My Heart Is a Flower, America Kicks Ass, (Why Are We) Trapped?, Take Stuff From Work, the Box. Excerpt: “Detachable Penis” is a song by avant-garde band King Missile. It was the first single from the band’s 1992 album Happy Hour, and became a modest hit, reaching #25 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. In “Detachable Penis,” frontman John S. Hall recites a deadpan monologue in which he portrays the owner of the eponymous organ. Apparently a resident of Manhattan’s East Village, the narrator awakens one morning with a bad hangover to discover that his penis is missing again. He searches his apartment, calls the location of the party he attended the night before, and queries numerous acquaintances, but is unable to recover his penis. Depressed, he goes to the Kiev Restaurant for breakfast, and afterwards, while walking “down Second Avenue, toward St. Mark’s Place,” discovers his penis for sale “on a blanket next to a broken toaster oven.” The man selling the penis wants $22 for it, but the narrator is able to “talk him down to seventeen.” He takes his penis home, washes it off, and reattaches it. With his penis back in place, he is “happy again: complete.” The music of “Detachable Penis” consists largely of a distorted, delay-treated electric guitar riff backed by organ and drum grooves with brief lead guitar improvisation. For most of the track, the titular phrase is sung with an interval of approximately four seconds, or more accurately two 4/4 bars, the length of the guitar riff. The riff provides a harmonic ground of C#min – G Maj – Amaj, which remains unchanged throughout the song. The video for “Detachable Penis” was directed by Richard Kern at the sugges… More: |
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Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur $0 Hotel Address: 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur. Adjacent to Kuala Lumpur’s main transport hub, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur promises warm hospitality, efficient service, a wealth of leisure facilities, as well as a prime location close to an abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Guests can sip cocktails from the comfort of a partly submerged sun lounger before plunging into the city’s largest free-from swimming pool complete with a waterslide, or build up a sweat in the hotel’s fitness centre with an extensive range of state-of-the-art equipment. Incorporating a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and private therapy rooms, the Life Spa offers an array of soothing, rejuvenating massage and beauty treatments. Catering for even the most discerning of diners, the hotel is home to a varied selection of first-class restaurants and bars which harness incredible flavours and tastes from around the world. Overlooking the lush greenery of the Lake Gardens, the Latest Recipe restaurant offers an extravagant buffet comprising Northern Indian, Malay, Chinese, Japanese and Western specialties, as well as signature a la carte dishes under the supervision of 3-star Michelin Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Favola Restaurant invites guests into a beautiful Italian setting reminiscent of the Renaissance era, where authentic Italian dishes provide an unforgettable dining experience. In addition, fine imported steaks are complimented by an extensive wine list in the Prime Steak Restaurant, while light snacks and refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed in the Conservatory, complete with floor-to-ceiling panels and glorious city views. Showcasing a soothing palette of colours, the Classic guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows adorned by drapes of silk that open up to panoramic views of the city and Lake Gardens. They are equipped with a cloud-like bed and plush duvets, as well as contemporary amenities tailored to the n… |
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Lonely Planet Paris Encounter $0.99 What Will Your Paris Encounter Be?A proposal you can’t refuse atop the Eiffel Tower Debating existentialism over espresso in legendary Left Bank cafes An ice cream-fuelled stroll on timeless Ile St-Louis Exploring offbeat boutiques and bobo-chic bars around Canal St-Martin Cooking up a culinary storm at Le Cordon Bleu chef school Soaking up Paris’ village atmosphere in its bustling street marketsDiscover Twice the City in Half the TimeFull-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation Our discerning author guides you through boulevards and backstreets via the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights to help you plan your trip Local experts give the Parisian low-down: from a food writer’s hot restaurant recommendations to a music director’s pick of cutting-edge clubs |
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Love For Sale (Song) $60.91 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Love for Sale is a song by Cole Porter, from the musical The New Yorkers which opened on Broadway on December 8, 1930 and closed in May 1931 after 168 performances. The song is written from the viewpoint of a prostitute advertising various kinds of “love for sale”: “Old love, new love, every love but true love”. The song’s chorus, like many in the Great American Songbook, is written in the A-A-B-A format. However, instead of 32 bars, it’s 64, plus an 8-bar tag. The tag is often dropped when the song is performed. The tune, using what is practically a trademark for Porter, shifts between a major and minor feeling. “Love for Sale” was originally considered in bad taste, even scandalous. In the initial Broadway production, it was performed by Kathryn Crawford, portraying a streetwalker, with three girlfriends as back-up singers, in front of Reuben’s, a popular restaurant of the time. As a response to the criticism, the song was transferred from the white Crawford to the African American singer Elisabeth Welch, who sang with back-up singers in a scene set in front of Harlem’s Cotton Club. |
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Low-Cost Marketing Strategies for Bars and Restaurants $23.98 With the world economy hitting a record low, more and more consumers are tightening their belts and cooking at home, or when they do go out, they look for bargain prices. Many people realize that a night at a restaurant is a pure luxury. Knowing this, the savvy restaurateur is going to have to employ every trick up his sleeve to entice people to keep coming through his doors. |
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Mini Explorer: London $7.3 Made very much with hand luggage in mind, this mini marvel is packed with information to help make the most of a trip to London. Restaurant reviews, a comprehensive shopping chapter, excellent maps to aid exploring, and details of sports, clubs and spas, this is an indispensable guide to an inspirational city.Exploring central London and beyond Discovering London’s art and culture Shopping in boutiques, high streets and markets Restaurants, bars and clubs Places to stay Essential information Area maps and pull-out map |
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Occurrence of bacteria in dishcloths used in restaurants and survival of respiratory viruses on produce. $108 The first study was designed to determine the occurrence of bacteria in dishcloths used in restaurants and bars. Coliforms were isolated from 89% of dishcloths and 70% of tabletops. Escherichia coli was isolated from 54% of dishcloths and 20% of tabletops. The numbers of heterotrophic bacteria (HPC) and coliforms were higher in bars than in restaurants. The levels of HPC found in dishcloths were 25-fold and coliforms were 60-to 120-fold lower than the levels found in dishcloths in previous home studies. The most commonly isolated genera from dishcloths in restaurants and bars differed from those in homes. The numbers of HPC on restaurant tabletops were 45-fold greater after cleaning than prior to cleaning. The mandatory use of sanitizers in restaurants and bars may therefore have reduced contamination levels and caused a shift in the microbial populations present in food service establishments.;The second study was designed to determine the recovery efficiency and the survival of two respiratory viruses on produce and was compared to the survival of the enteric poliovirus 1. Adenovirus was recovered with an efficiency of 56%, 32% and 35% from lettuce, strawberries and raspberries, respectively. Coronavirus was recovered from lettuce with an efficiency of 19.6%, but could not be recovered from strawberries. Poliovirus was recovered from lettuce with an efficiency of 76.6% and 0.06% from strawberries. The survival of the viruses was observed for up to eight days. Adenovirus survived the longest on raspberries, with a log10 reduction of 0.61, followed by 1.68- and 1.75-log10 reductions on strawberries and lettuce, respectively. Coronavirus declined by 0.41-log10 after two days and >1.34 log10 by day 4 on lettuce. The enteric poliovirus 1 survived longer on produce, decreasing by only 0.37-log10 on lettuce and 1.30-log10 on strawberries.;A microbial risk assessment was performed to assess the risk of infection from ingesting 1, 10, and 100 particles of adenovirus on |
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Occurrence of bacteria in dishcloths used in restaurants and survival of respiratory viruses on produce. $49.99 The first study was designed to determine the occurrence of bacteria in dishcloths used in restaurants and bars. Coliforms were isolated from 89% of dishcloths and 70% of tabletops. Escherichia coli was isolated from 54% of dishcloths and 20% of tabletops. The numbers of heterotrophic bacteria (HPC) and coliforms were higher in bars than in restaurants. The levels of HPC found in dishcloths were 25-fold and coliforms were 60-to 120-fold lower than the levels found in dishcloths in previous home studies. The most commonly isolated genera from dishcloths in restaurants and bars differed from those in homes. The numbers of HPC on restaurant tabletops were 45-fold greater after cleaning than prior to cleaning. The mandatory use of sanitizers in restaurants and bars may therefore have reduced contamination levels and caused a shift in the microbial populations present in food service establishments.;The second study was designed to determine the recovery efficiency and the survival of two respiratory viruses on produce and was compared to the survival of the enteric poliovirus 1. Adenovirus was recovered with an efficiency of 56%, 32% and 35% from lettuce, strawberries and raspberries, respectively. Coronavirus was recovered from lettuce with an efficiency of 19.6%, but could not be recovered from strawberries. Poliovirus was recovered from lettuce with an efficiency of 76.6% and 0.06% from strawberries. The survival of the viruses was observed for up to eight days. Adenovirus survived the longest on raspberries, with a log10 reduction of 0.61, followed by 1.68- and 1.75-log10 reductions on strawberries and lettuce, respectively. Coronavirus declined by 0.41-log10 after two days and >1.34 log10 by day 4 on lettuce. The enteric poliovirus 1 survived longer on produce, decreasing by only 0.37-log10 on lettuce and 1.30-log10 on strawberries.;A microbial risk assessment was performed to assess the risk of infection from ingesting 1, 10, and 100 particles of adenovirus on |
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Occurrence of bacteria in dishcloths used in restaurants and survival of respiratory viruses on produce. $49.99 The first study was designed to determine the occurrence of bacteria in dishcloths used in restaurants and bars. Coliforms were isolated from 89% of dishcloths and 70% of tabletops. Escherichia coli was isolated from 54% of dishcloths and 20% of tabletops. The numbers of heterotrophic bacteria (HPC) and coliforms were higher in bars than in restaurants. The levels of HPC found in dishcloths were 25-fold and coliforms were 60-to 120-fold lower than the levels found in dishcloths in previous home studies. The most commonly isolated genera from dishcloths in restaurants and bars differed from those in homes. The numbers of HPC on restaurant tabletops were 45-fold greater after cleaning than prior to cleaning. The mandatory use of sanitizers in restaurants and bars may therefore have reduced contamination levels and caused a shift in the microbial populations present in food service establishments.;The second study was designed to determine the recovery efficiency and the survival of two respiratory viruses on produce and was compared to the survival of the enteric poliovirus 1. Adenovirus was recovered with an efficiency of 56%, 32% and 35% from lettuce, strawberries and raspberries, respectively. Coronavirus was recovered from lettuce with an efficiency of 19.6%, but could not be recovered from strawberries. Poliovirus was recovered from lettuce with an efficiency of 76.6% and 0.06% from strawberries. The survival of the viruses was observed for up to eight days. Adenovirus survived the longest on raspberries, with a log10 reduction of 0.61, followed by 1.68- and 1.75-log10 reductions on strawberries and lettuce, respectively. Coronavirus declined by 0.41-log10 after two days and >1.34 log10 by day 4 on lettuce. The enteric poliovirus 1 survived longer on produce, decreasing by only 0.37-log10 on lettuce and 1.30-log10 on strawberries.;A microbial risk assessment was performed to assess the risk of infection from ingesting 1, 10, and 100 particles of adenovirus on |
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Paris Mini Explorer $5.99 Pack a pocketful of info with this mini visitors’ guide to the enchanting city of Paris. Inside you’ll find all the facts on the city’s many museums and galleries, restaurant reviews, a comprehensive shopping chapter, excellent maps to aid exploring, and details of sports, clubs and spas.Exploring Paris Essential visitor info Places to stay Shopping areas, department stores and markets Restaurants, bars and clubs Sports & Spas Detailed maps |
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Park Inn CDG $0 Hotel Address: 12 Allee du Verger, Roissy-en-France Paris. Modern 3-star hotel situated in the 95th department, in the Val-d’Oise area, on the outskirts of Paris, near the airport. The hotel offers good value for money accommodation and is ideal for those who need to catch an early morning or late night flight. LOCATION: Located in the heart of Roissy Village, one of most significant business areas in the region, just 6km from Charles de Gaulle airport and 5km from the exposition centre of Villepinte. From central Paris, the RER B to CDG-1 then a shuttle bus assures an easy access to and from the hotel. It is also 25km away from Paris’ city centre and offers an easy access to all of Paris’ major attractions. One of the train stations is located directly inside the airport terminal where one can also take buses. EXTERIOR: Modern 4-storey building.ROOMS:Rooms are medium in size, bright and well-appointed. They are simply decorated, functionally furnished, and come well equipped with modern amenities. Bathroom with bathtub and integrated shower.RESTAURANTS & BARS:The hotel’s restaurant serves a delicious variety of international and French dishes. The bar offers various drinks and snacks and is the ideal place to relax in a casual atmosphere, play some pool or watch sports on the TV screen. Continental breakfast buffet is included and served from 06:00 – 10:00am on weekdays and from 07:00 – 11:00am on weekends. OTHER INFORMATION:A roundtrip shuttle bus service connects the hotel to Roissy CDG International Airport…. |
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Pudlo Paris 2007-2008: A Restaurant Guide $0.99 Created by France’s most respected food writer and critic, Gilles Pudlowski, the Pudlo Paris guide to restaurants, cafes, bars, and gourmet shops is now available in English for the first time in its 17-year history. The Pudlo is considered by discerning Parisians as the most informed, sophisticated, and up-to-date restaurant guide published today.Organized by arrondissement, the guide describes almost 1,000 restaurants in every neighborhood of Paris, ranging from Grandes Tables–the paragons of the French culinary scene–to restaurants that give unusually good value for the price. The Pudlo also lists almost 300 bars, pubs, wine bars, tea salons, and cafes. And–a priceless bonus for the culinary traveler–descriptions of almost 300 specialty gourmet shops.Gilles Pudlowski has singled out 21 of his personal favorites; 185 restaurants in settings of historical significance; 93 establishments he judges as giving especially good value for price; and 144 places where a meal costs less than 30 euros. You’ll also find a Listing of Establishments by Rating and an alphabetical index singling out establishments with terrace or garden, those open on Sunday, and those open past 11 PM.Each review in the Pudlo is updated and rewritten annually by Mr. Pudlowski. The Little Bookroom will continue to be the English-language publisher worldwide for upcoming editions of Pudlo Paris as well as Pudlo France (to be published in March 2008).In Pudlo Paris 2007-2008 you’ll find: reviews of 32 Grand Restaurants–the paragons of the city’s culinary scene; reviews of 965 Good Restaurants & Others–worthwhile venues in every neighborhood; and reviews of 41 of the top international restaurants.Short profiles of 313 Shops selling:Kitchenwares/Tabletop, Bread & Baked Goods, Wine, Cured Meat & Sausage, Chocolate, Candy/Sweets, Cutlery, Groceries, Cheese, Ice Cream, Fine |
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Railway Stations in Gda sk: Gda sk G wny, Gda sk Wrzeszcz, Gda sk Po udniowy, Gda sk Oliwa, Gda sk Biskupia G rka, Gda sk Br towo $9.05 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: GdaÅ?sk GÅ?ówny, GdaÅ?sk Wrzeszcz, GdaÅ?sk PoÅ?udniowy, GdaÅ?sk Oliwa, GdaÅ?sk Biskupia Górka, GdaÅ?sk BrÄ™towo, GdaÅ?sk Orunia, GdaÅ?sk Osowa, GdaÅ?sk Å?w. Wojciech, GdaÅ?sk Lipce, GdaÅ?sk Olszynka, GdaÅ?sk Port PóÅ?nocny. Excerpt: Gdask Gówny is a railway station in Gdask, Poland. The station is the main passenger station for the city of Gdask, as it is localised in the centre of the city. Access is easy due to a large number of communication routes intersecting near the station building (both trams and buses). The station operates five platforms, of which two are in fact SKM stops. The remaining three operate Przewozy Regionalne and PKP Intercity trains. Access to platforms is made available via subterranean passages, both from the east and west sides of the city. At the east side the passage ends on the other side of Podwale Grodzkie street, and on the west it goes directly into a PKS (long-distance bus) station. The passages enable access to the station building and tram stops; inside them, many facilities are located, including but not limited to: shops, fast food bars and press outlets. One can also find individual vendors selling their products directly from their hands. The station building hails from the end of the 19th century. Nowadays there is a small shopping centre on the patio, a McDonald’s restaurant and a few other fast food (like KFC) outlets inside the building. Ticket offices are open all day, and the station sells international traffic tickets. Before the outbreak of World War II Gdask Gówny station was named Danzig Hbf. At the end of the World War II Soviet forces burned the station building almost |
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Regina Baglioni Hotel $0 Hotel Address: Via Veneto 72 Rome. The Regina Baglioni is a luxury 5 star property that combines Old World luxury in perfect harmony with a modern concept of cosmopolitan hospitality. The hotel is located on Via Veneto, one of the most prestigious addresses of the Eternal City. The renowned street became famous during the Dolce Vita time as the meeting spot for artists and movie stars; today it is a refined place for shopping and enjoying a casual stroll around the famous cafes and cocktail bars. Nearby is the central business district of Rome and attractions like the Spanish steps, Trevi fountain and the elegant shopping area of Via Condotti. Built in 1904, the Liberty building reflects the spirit of Italy at the beginning of the 20th century and it is regarded as one of the most important historical buildings in Rome. The charm and simplicity of the period facade combined with the sleek Art Deco and classic style interiors guarantee a unique atmosphere. Facilities onsite include an exclusive wellness area with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a humid zone and a spa for beauty treatments. With exclusive access directly onto Via Veneto, the Brunello Lounge & Restaurant is one of the trendiest addresses in town. Distinguished for its innovative ambience and unique design the restaurant specialises in traditional home made Italian cuisine, prepared by a team of top chefs. It also features the beautiful Veranda Brunello, an exclusive outside area perfect for enjoying a laid back drink. Junior Suites are around 45sqm in size and offer a perfect blend of design and comfort. This accommodation reflects Art Deco style in an elegant combination of colors, textiles, original furnishing details, precious marble floors and interior design objects. Some Junior Suites have French style balconies overlooking the famous Via Veneto. There is a large entrance, spacious sitting area with armchairs and coffee table… |
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Restaurant Lovers Companion $1.99 This pocket-sized hardcover journal is designed for people who enjoy eating out. It has 180 lined pages divided by 6 colorful, subject-specific tabs; Favorites, New to Try, Breakfast/Lunch, Best Bars, Cheap Eats and more. Each companion also features a nameplate and clear zippered pocket for easy storage of business cards or receipts. |
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Rhydspence Inn $49.99 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Rhydspence Inn is a 14th century Inn situated on the Wales-England border and within the Wye Valley overlooking the Welsh hills and Herefordshire countryside. There a 2 bars with an open fire, a bistro, an a la carte restaurant and accommodation all with views over the Wye Valley. The Inn is 4 star rated by the AA and English Tourist Board. The Rhydspence Inn is, and probably always has been, a hostelry. The building dates from 1380 with extensions built in the 17th and 20th centuries. Although there are no records or documents to substantiate any claims, the style of building, size and location are a clear guide and one can be fairly certain that the inn was built to provide comfort for travellers and pilgrims on the medieval route from Abbey Cwmhir to Hereford Cathedral (now part of the Cistercian Way). The land between Rhydspence and Pencesty was called ‘La Speys’ and was attached to Abbey Cwmhir, which was located about 5 miles north of Llandrindod Wells. |
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Ribera D’ebre: Flix, Asc , Riba-Roja D’ebre, Tivissa, M ra La Nova, M ra D’ebre, Ginestar, Miravet, Benissanet, Rasquera, Vinebre $9.16 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Ascó – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ascó has shops, a bank, a post office, a restaurant, several tapas bars, a baker, pharmacy, news stand, cafés, etc., all within a 3 minute walk from the river bank. There are also schools, a college, and a railway station on the main line to Valencia, Barcelona, and Zaragoza. It is less than an hour drive from Reus airport and Salou. The village is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river and has the remains of a ruined castle on its summit. There are cycle paths and walking paths known as Vias Verdes (green ways) which follow the river and which offer spectacular views of the Ebre valley. Zander, carp, catfish, mullet, and bass fishing is excellent in the river which has good easy access and low banks. There are fishing guides who specialise in fishing this area. The area is little fished and catches can be excellent. Local fishermen may act as guides. The fishing is not free and night fishing is banned. A fishing licence for Catalonia is required. Carp fishing is best in winter when the carp form huge shoals. Catfishing is best in summer when the catfish go on huge feeding frenzies. Local catfishing guides at Ascó usually stock bait and tackle. … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=6125221 |
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Rough Guide Directions: Orlando and Walt Disney World $0.99 Slim, stylish and pocketable, Orlando & Walt Disney World DIRECTIONS has all you need to get the most out of the city and theme parks. It is ideal for visitors spending a week or two in Orlando, one of North America’s top five destinations. From the irresistible charm and kid-friendly attractions of Walt Disney World to the buzzing bars and restaurants of Downtown Orlando, this guide explores the very best the area has to offer. The main section of the guide uncovers the region park-by-park, with every ride, resort, restaurant and shop located on easy-to-use maps…it’s like having a local friend plan your trip! |
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Rough Guide Directions: San Francisco $1.99 Whether you’re on a flying visit or week-long break, Rough Guide Directions San Francisco is packed with ideas to help you make the most of your trip to this beautiful city. Full-colour throughout, this book highlights all the must-see attractions, from Alcatraz and Union Square to the city’s best jazz bars and late-night markets. The practical “Places’ section will help you to explore the city district by district, with every sight, restaurant, bar and shop located on user-friendly maps. The handy “Basics’ section covers everything from arriving at the airport to navigating the cable lines and the comprehensive accommodation section details all the best places to stay to suit every budget.Rough Guide Directions San Francisco is like having a local friend plan your trip! |
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Sneaky Sunday $42.99 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sneaky Sunday hosts an online database of recommendations and rankings of over 50 categories of local restaurants, bars, music venues, and hotels in over 90 major U.S. cities. Visitors to the site choose their city of interest and navigate through four main categories: bars/clubs, restaurants, live entertainment, and hotels/leisure. Each category is broken out into sub-categories that contain recommendations for only the best venues within a category. Other site features include a daily events calendar in every city with listings for the next 30 days of all major upcoming local events within music, sports, live theater, art, comedy, dance, and special events. Each venue can also feature maps, user reviews, short-form video, and SMS messaging. Visitors have the ability to make restaurant reservations through OpenTable .com as well. |
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Sofitel Brussels Europe Hotel $0 Hotel Address: Place Jourdan 1 Brussels. Modern and luxurious 5-star hotel located in the European Quarter, just a few steps from the Leopold Park. Plush hotel offering lavish accommodation and all the services and amenities expected of an international 5-star hotel, including a fitness centre with a hammam. LOCATION: Located just a few steps from the Espace Leopold, which houses the European Parliament and close to a beautiful park, and further down is the Royal Palace of Brussels, which is situated in front of the beautiful Brussels Park. The hotel is approximately 5min walk from the popular Avenue Louise, 10min from the antique district of Sablon, and 15min from the famous Grand Place and the symbolic Manneken Pis. The hotel is also just 2mins away from the Gare Schumann station. EXTERIOR: Traditional 6-storey building. ROOMS: Classic rooms offer 28 sqm of living space and feature Sofitel\’s ;MyBed; for a perfect night\’s sleep. Other in-room amenities include a flat-screen TV, espresso machine, high-speed Internet, and a laptop-sized room safe. Bathroom with shower. RESTAURANTS & BARS: Breakfast is included and served from 06:30 – 10:30am. Spuds restaurant and lounge bar will delight you with its originality, its savoir faire and its sheer elegance. The restaurant serves French cuisine and light meals are available at the bar. Enjoy light meals, tapas and wine by the glass in bright surroundings with large windows looking out onto the Place Jourdan or the Parc Leopold. Breakfast is included in the rates…. |
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Time Out Paris Eating and Drinking $0.99 Paris means haute — and hot — cuisine. With reviews of more than 750 restaurants, bars, and cafés — anonymously tested and meticulously checked by a team of experienced, Paris-based journalists — this eighth edition of Time Out Paris Eating and Drinking is the most authoritative English-language restaurant guide to the City of Lights. For every destination, these candid critics identify the best, the worst, the most fashionable, and the more overrated venues in the ultimate food town. Informative sidebars help travelers expand the experience. |
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Tivoli Sao Paulo – Moffarej $0 Hotel Address: Alameda Santos 1437 Sao Paulo. The modern 5-star Tivoli Sao Paulo Mofarrej hotel enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the city\’s business and financial district, overlooking the peaceful greens of Trianon Park. Museums, theatres, cinemas, historical and cultural sites, parks, restaurants, bars and famous shopping districts are all within walking distance from the hotel. Elegant guest rooms are fitted with the most recent technological innovations. Classic rooms (29sqm) are furnished with a king or queen-size bed, armchair and coffee table. Spacious bathrooms are finished in marble and equipped with a bath tub. The Vintetres restaurant with a superb view of Avenida Paulista offers a wide range of traditional Arola recipes with Brazilian flavours and ingredients. The hotel’s leisure facilities include a sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, hydro-massage, treatment rooms and relaxation areas…. |
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Tom Bergin’s $56.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Tom Bergin’s Tavern is one of the oldest restaurant/bars in continuous operation in Los Angeles, California. Originally opened on Wilshire Boulevard in 1936 by lawyer Tom Bergin, it has been at its current location on Fairfax Avenue since 1949.The tavern is known for its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration and its tradition of placing cardboard shamrocks on the walls to memorialize the names of its customers. Among the famous names with shamrocks are Tommy Lasorda, Kiefer Sutherland, Ronald Reagan and Cary Grant. |
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Towers In Kentucky $10.18 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Louisville Water Tower, William H. Natcher Bridge, U.s. Grant Bridge, Union Station, Old Todd County Courthouse, Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge, William H. Harsha Bridge, Lexington History Center, Clark County Court House. Excerpt: end{sloppypar The Clark County Court House is a Greek Revival courthouse in downtown Winchester , Kentucky , United States .The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge spans the Ohio River between Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky . When the first pedestrians crossed on December 1, 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world at 1,057 feet (322 m) main span. Today, many pedestrians use the bridge to get between the arenas in Cincinnati (Paul Brown Stadium , Great American Ball Park , and U.S. Bank Arena ) and the hotels, bars, restaurants, and parking lots in Northern Kentucky . The bar and restaurant district at the foot of the bridge on the Kentucky side is known as Roebling Point .Ramps were constructed leading directly from the bridge to the Dixie Terminal building used for street cars. These provided Covington trolleys “with a grade separated route to the center of downtown, and the terminal building was originally intended to connect, via underground pedestrian passages, with the never-built Fountain Square Station of the infamous Cincinnati subway.” When street car service ceased in the 1950s the terminal was converted to use as a diesel bus terminal. The ramps were removed in 1998 when it ceased being used as a bus terminal. Filling a need The Roebling Suspension Bridge in 1907.In the decades before 1856, want and need of a passage over the Ohio |
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Vegetarian And Organic Paris, Locations And Information About Vegetarian Restaurants, Juice Bars, Organic Food Shops, Organic Bakeries And Artesian Wells In Paris $13.49 This book is destined for vegetarians, vegans, and people who want to stay healthy by eating better foods obtained in compliance with the laws of nature. Although Paris is not yet a vegetarian haven like London or New York, vegetarianism is now booming here, as well as the use of organic foods in traditional restaurants. This is very good news ! Vegetarian Paris has now become Vegetarian and Organic Paris to include traditional French restaurants using organic products and being vegetarian-friendly. This year, I have added a “Read Me First” section in the book. Here, I have grouped information about what continues to be hard to find in Paris, including where to find wheatgrass juice, have an organic breakfast, eat without gluten, eat organic crepes, have organic Italian meals, have meals with many sprouted seeds, buy organic products with your Amex card, etc. In addition, the section includes a useful list of the restaurants that no longer exist but continue to be mentioned on many websites. In the first chapter, “Restaurants”, you will find addresses, telephone numbers, business hours and closest metro stations of Parisian restaurants. Also included are brief examples of meals proposed and price, the percentage of organically grown products used in the preparation of meals, the kind of restaurant (vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, vegetarian-friendly) and website addresses, when available. You will also find pictures of the restaurants listed. The second chapter lists organic and non-organic juice bars and soup bars and quality vegetarian (or vegetarian-friendly) snack bars. Included are the names, addresses, business hours, phone numbers, and closest metro stations, awell as examples of meals/juices/soups proposed with their prices and organic ingredients used. The third chapter lists organic food shops with their names, addresses, business hours and phone numbers. When available, the number of seats for eating-in and |
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Wine Critics $31.4 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Robert M. Parker, Jr., Colman Andrews, Roger Scruton, John Arlott, Michael Broadbent, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jon Winroth, Tom Stevenson, André Simon, Matt Kramer, Daedalus Howell, Andrew Jefford, Michael Steinberger, Alexis Lichine, Malcolm Gluck, Robert Finigan, Oz Clarke, Tim Atkin, Eric Asimov, Alice Feiring, Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson, Steven Spurrier, David Peppercorn, Peter Liem, Jeannie Cho Lee, Jilly Goolden, Hardy Wallace, Tom Cannavan, Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher, George Saintsbury, Stuart Pigott, Tyler Colman, Edmund Penning-Rowsell, James Laube, Jamie Goode, Kevin Zraly, Mark Oldman, David Schildknecht, Olly Smith, Henry Vizetelly, Allen Meadows, Clive Coates, Campbell Mattinson, Jasper Morris, Bob Thompson, Frank Schoonmaker, Zita Keeley, Anthony Rose, Arne Ronold, Franco Ziliani, the Naked Wine Show, Tom Wark, Robert Joseph, Kilien Stengel, Allan Hall, Michel Bettane, Steve Heimoff, Michel Dovaz, Remington Norman, Joanna Simon, Filippo Bartolotta, Frank J. Prial, Eric Arnold, Nicolas Belfrage, Gian Luca Mazzella, Phillip Silverstone, Ric Forman, Georges Meekers, Christian Millau, James Suckling, the Vino Vixen, Serena Sutcliffe, Stephen Tanzer, Alder Yarrow, Richard Juhlin, Elin Mccoy, Claude Dubois-Millot, Pierre Brejoux, Patricia Gallagher, Alexander Henderson, John Livingstone-Lermonth. Excerpt: Alder Yarrow is an American wine columnist and restaurant critic, and since 2004, publisher of “Vinography ” , one of the internet’s most highly rated wine blogs . The founder of Hydrant, a San Francisco-based strategy and design consulting firm, Yarrow is described to “exhaustively chronicle San Francisco’s wine bars”. See also (online edition) References (URLs online) FootnotesWebsites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Alexander |
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Zagat Los Angeles Nightlife 2008/09 $0.99 These are the results of the LOS ANGELES NIGHTLIFE SURVEY, covering hundreds of bars, clubs and lounges in the LA. In contrast to the RESTAURANT SURVEYS, where the surveyors average age is 41, the participants in this survey average out at age 36. To guide the readers to the best watering holes to suit their tastes, moods and budgets, there are a number of category lists, for example, Most Popular, Top Ratings and Best Buys. On the assumption that most people want a quick fix on the places at which they are considering socialising, there are about 50 handy and concise indexes.ZAGAT’S fourth LOS ANGELES NIGHTLIFE SURVEY spotlights both decades old traditional bars and trendy, minimalist lounges and clubs. The diversity of venues means that goths, pre-clubbers, lads and tourists can all have the best of times. |
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Zagat New York City Pack 2009 $1.99 ZAGAT’S New York City Pack contains a copy of the restaurant guide, the nightlife guide and the shopping guide and covers bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and shops in the New York City area. To guide the readers to the best watering holes to suit their tastes, moods and budgets, there are a number of category lists, for example, Most Popular, Top Ratings and Best Buys. On the assumption that most people want a quick fix on the places at which they are considering socialising, there are also handy and concise indexes. |
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Zagat New York City Pack 2010 $35.99 ZAGAT’S New York City Pack contains a copy of the restaurant guide, the nightlife guide and the shopping guide and covers bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and shops in the New York City area. To guide the readers to the best watering holes to suit their tastes, moods and budgets, there are a number of category lists, for example, Most Popular, Top Ratings and Best Buys. On the assumption that most people want a quick fix on the places at which they are considering socialising, there are also handy and concise indexes. |