Monday, November 23, 2009
You don't have to be rich to eat at one of New York's most expensive restaurants, just willing to spend the better part of the rent money on a dinner you might remember for the rest of your life. There are a dozen or so restaurants in town -- all of them either French or Asian for some reason -- where you could drop a thousand bucks on dinner for two without much effort, and the sky's really the limit when those rare bottles of wine come out. Naturally, you can't help but wonder whether any meal is worth that kind of money. And now that it's the holiday season, why treat yourself or the one you love with an unforgettable meal. Here's a random sampling of New York restaurants where if you have to ask how much it costs, you probably can't afford it.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Surry Hills is Sydney's boho/indie inner city enclave with a great mix of shops, galleries, cafes and the like. It's predominately a residential area, so its nightlife pretty much revolves around pubs that for the most part are forced to close down around midnight. Never fear -- there are a few open till the wee hours -- and Kings Cross -- is but a 15-minute stroll away. With that in mind, it's definitely recommended that you aim to start your night in Surry Hills and then move onwards and upwards. But before you do, try to take in as many of these fine establishments as possible.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Cafes in Berlin are centers of political and cultural discourse, neighborhood hangouts, and ideal places for people-watching, reading, writing, relaxing, discussing, or just sitting around. Come with friends or alone -- and sit as long as you like. Stop by for a tasse (cup) or kännchen (a small can/pot), unless you're really in a hurry. In that case, most cafes in Berlin do now offer coffee zum mitnehmen ("to go"). Here's a selection from Berlin's broad-ranging cafe culture in and around Helmholzplatz.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
San Francisco may not be known as a whisky town, but it's certainly got an enthusiastic population of devoted whisky drinkers (especially now that increasingly colder weather has arrived). Hence, several bars cater to fans of whisky, Scotch, and bourbon with an impressive choice of bottles. After the jump, our pointers on tracking down the brownest of the brown liquors in SF.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Unlike New York or Los Angeles, Paris lacks inexpensive walk-in nail salons on every corner. The city has always had its share of expensive nail palaces. But in the last few years, getting your nails done has become an increasingly popular trend, packaged as an American import (even the French manicure is referred to here as "la French"). Note that nail care remains expensive in Paris and usually requires advanced booking. The brave and fat of wallet will opt for a medical pedicure, a health and beauty treatment that requires a state license, involves sharp instruments and will change your life.
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