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Airport Dining Guides: Airport Dining Guides, Courtesy of Eater

2011-12-21T17:39:35Z

Eating at airports can be a challenge, but the situation has drastically improved over recent years. In most cases, if you know what you're doing, you can actually eat pretty well. And to that aim, all the Eater city sites today have put together some fantastically useful Airport Dining Guides.

map: Where to Sober Up in Las Vegas

2011-12-14T16:30:00Z

[Flickr/tomatowithbasil]

Naked flesh, rampant gambling, endless buffets; Las Vegas is a place made for losing your inhibitions, but what happens when you take that last stumbling step too far? If you're a bettin' man or woman, you check yourself into a clinic and clumsily amble your way back into civilized society. While there's always rapid detox under anesthesia, you might try hiking and river rafting during your stay at Solutions Recovery or getting in a quick nine holes after a Gambler's Anonymous meeting at Silverstone Golf Club. Who said getting clean had to be difficult?

- Zachary Feldman

map: Drinking in Grand Rapids

2011-12-06T16:00:00Z

[Flickr/Super Fun Squirrel]

If you ever find yourself on a soul searching journey to Betty Ford's grave in Grand Rapids, Michigan, do yourself a favor and down some booze along with all of that gratifying inward reflection. Cocktail nerds will want to hit up The Viceroy, while those on a steady diet of Schlitz and liver medication would do well to stumble over to Anchor Bar. Whatever your pleasure, the Furniture City has plenty of venues fit for drowning your sorrows or lifting your spirits depending on the realizations you come to while confronting your own mortality.

- Zachary Feldman

map: Los Angeles' Other Black Friday

2011-11-25T16:09:08Z

[Flickr/Erotic Sex Salon]

Home to tall tales and even taller blondes, Los Angeles also boasts a thriving fetish subculture -- those whose Thanksgivings were more concerned with safewords than basting birds. While most of us binge on leftovers and trample each other to snatch up cheaply-made and cheaply-priced gifts, why not head over to Perversion at Club Vertigos or drift off into the glow of an erupting neon phallus at Faultline. If you gave thanks this year for surviving yet another high heel to the testicles, this map's for you.

- Zachary Feldman

map: Defending Yourself in Minneapolis

2011-11-16T16:21:01Z

[Photo: Krav Maga Minneapolis]

Let's be clear: you're probably not going to run into any trouble in Minneapolis. But on the off-chance that danger rears its ugly head, wouldn't you like to be ready? After all, this is the city that gave us Jesse "The Body" Ventura. There are a number of ways to go all Weston Cage on a Mill City attacker, from "the way of the flowering manhood" at Hwa Rang Do Martial Arts Academy to grappling would-be Chuck Liddells at Warrior's Cove. And remember, if you see local resident and host of Bizarre Foods Andrew Zimmern walking towards you with a determined, wide-eyed stare, chances are he just wants to share some delicious treats, so keep those roundhouse kicks to yourself.

- Zachary Feldman

map: 25 of New York's Best Handheld Foods

2011-11-08T19:00:00Z

[Flickr/foodforfel]

Five boroughs spread over nearly 470 square miles of diverse architecture and remarkably distinctive neighborhoods make New York City a pedestrian's wet dream. As the busiest, most densely populated city in the States, it's no wonder The Big Apple offers an array of food made for those on the go. Though it's home to some of the finest white-tablecloth dining in the world, New York's street food has never been better or more varied. From an overflowing cone at Ample Hills Creamery to the Peking duck bun at Corner 28 in Flushing, The City That Never Sleeps is also The City That Never Stops Stuffing Its Face, especially when in transit.

- Zachary Feldman

map: Sleazy Cleveland

2011-10-31T16:08:52Z

[Flickr/Kevin M]

A bona fide rock and roll city (and not just because it houses the music genre's hall of fame), Cleveland is a great place to let your hair down and maybe even have it pulled to boot. Clevelanders know there's much debauchery to be experienced in The Forest City, whether ogling gals at Amber's Cabaret, getting spanked at the Red Door Dungeon or dunking more teabags than Lipton at Powerhouse Pub's Men of Steel. A night out at any of these places practically guarantees that something's going to hurt come morning. Hand sanitizer is a beautiful thing...might as well stock up.

- Zachary Feldman

map: Partying on the Isle of Man

2011-10-25T08:47:23Z

[Flickr/Isle of Man Newspapers]

With just over 80,000 inhabitants on the entire island, the Isle of Man makes for one intimate excursion. The Manx, as locals proudly refer to themselves, are a revelrous sort, as much up for a pint of cask ale at a local pub as they're willing to krump-out on the dance floor at one of the island's few night clubs. Whether sipping a cocktail at Jaks Steakhouse in Douglas (the island's most populous town) or downing a pint at The Creek Inn quayside in Peel, get ready to feel the Manx love. Don't worry, they'll be gentle -- the threat of winding up in Europe's only non-smoking prison is enough to keep most people in line. Folks love their smokes.

- Zachary Feldman

map: Drinking in Dubai

2011-10-17T14:21:22Z

[Flickr/Gary McGovern]

The City of Gold for those who can afford it, Dubai is rightfully considered a Middle Eastern Las Vegas (minus the legalized prostitution and families of oversized Americans). Like its splashier inbred cousin to the west, excesses are still very much in abundance despite economic woes, and since you need a permit to purchase alcohol directly, hotel bars and restaurants are your best bet for finding a stiff drink. You might try swaying with the crowds at Club Africana, downing a pint at Churchill's or peacocking at the weeks-old Chameleon Club. Unlike Vegas, what happens in Dubai needn't be kept a secret, and also unlike Vegas, there's a Shake Shack to quell your hangover. All the legal prostitution in the world still can't top a Shack Stack.

- Zachary Feldman

map: Partying in Cheyenne

2011-10-07T16:00:00Z

[Flickr/Debora Drower]

The largest city in the country's least populous state, by default Cheyenne is the epicenter of getting down in Wyoming. And while the options are limited, the possibilities for having some good old-fashioned American Fun are limitless. You might satisfy two vices at once at liquor store and strip club Al's Green Door, down some Rocky Mountain oysters at Albany Restaurant or see Hollywood's latest regurgitation at the historic Lincoln $ Saver Theater. Let nature be your alibi: as Cheyenne is one of the windiest cities in the USA, you can always blame your hammered stumbling on a rogue gust.

- Zachary Feldman

map: A Guide to Dirty Detroit

2011-09-30T16:00:00Z

[Photoshop: Gridskipper]

Let's not kid ourselves, Detroit isn't exactly a peacock feather in America's increasingly tattered cap, but that doesn't mean The 3-1-3 doesn't have things to rejoice about. The city's average home price was one of only two in the U.S. to increase this year, and deserted America's Next Great Restaurant winner (and Detroit native) Jamawn Woods is set to resurrect his Soul Daddy concept in the near future. If those factlets put you in a revelrous mood, consider celebrating with a little T&A at Bouzouki Greektown or party bus-turned-strip club The Booty Lounge and turn The Motor City into The Motorboat City.

- Zachary Feldman

Map: Barcelona's Hottest Restaurants

2011-09-28T19:50:23Z

Today we head to Spain, Barcelona to be exact, and focus on eight newish locales that have been garnering serious buzz. For this edition, local fixer, field producer, and translator Lucy Garcia has kindly shared with us her picks for the hottest dining her city currently has to offer (if the name sounds familiar, it's likely because you've seen her collaborating with the likes of Ferran Adrià and Anthony Bourdain).

Among the map's offerings are new projects from worldwide superstars (the Adrià brothers' Tickets and 41 Degrees), a few restaurants from local chefs that are positioning themselves as Michelin contenders (Dos Cielos, Coure), two new entries in the Spanish "gastrobar" canon (Sagas, Ohla Gastronomic Bar), and the hotel restaurant of an admired local chef (Jean-Luc Figueras' Blanc).

Here, now, Barcelona's Restaurants of the Moment.

Map: The Hideaway Inns of Northern California

2011-09-26T19:15:34Z

The Weller House Inn

We don’t know about the rest of you, but something about the end of summer (a particularly evil phase of Mercury in retrograde?) has made us want to follow in the footsteps of decades of drop-outs, head for the hills, check in to the Hotel California and possibly never leave. The following hideaways north of San Francisco capture that loopy-mystical NoCal experience and make great footholds for enjoying the spectacular natural surroundings and the bounties of the local harvest.

map: (Some Of) Albuquerque's Best Green Chile Cheeseburgers

2011-09-23T16:08:27Z

[Flickr/benrobertsabq]

Despite what AMC's Breaking Bad would have you believe, Albuquerque, New Mexico isn't all meth cookery and fried chicken franchises. Instead, the city's most sought after vice is undeniably the vaunted green chile cheeseburger, so popular in the state that it has its own government-funded trail (of tears, depending on how emotional you get about food). From the curious Monte Carlo Liquors and Steakhouse - literally a steakhouse in the back of a liquor store - to newcomer Lumpy's Burgers, the combination of green chile and cheese is uniquely New Mexican and universally delicious. We certainly can't say the same for meth.

- Zachary Feldman

Map: London's Hottest Restaurants

2011-09-22T19:33:00Z

Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver of the St. John Hotel

It's been nearly eight months since we last looked at London's hottest restaurants, so today we circle back and focus on eight new openings that have been garnering serious buzz. For this installment, food writer and Eater National contributor Ali Kurshat Altinsoy has kindly shared with us his picks for the hottest dining his city currently has to offer.

Here, now, London's Restaurants of the Moment.

Map: The Hottest Restaurants in Paris

2011-09-13T19:34:07Z

The scene at Vivant [Photo: Hip Paris]

Here, now, the third time we've done a map of Paris' hottest restaurants (first one here, second one there). For this edition, restaurant writer and blogger extraordinaire Adrian Moore has kindly shared with us his picks for the hottest dining his city currently has to offer.

Among the map's offerings are two modern wine bars with excellent food (Frenchie Bar à Vins and Au Passage), several showcases for authorial cooking (Agapé Substance, Septime, Akrame), and of course, a new outpost from the "chef of the century" (L'Atelier Étoile de Joel Robuchon).

map: Coffee in Venice

2011-09-12T19:10:00Z

[flickr/bayucca]

In addition to being the #1 travel destination for pigeon fetishists worldwide, Venice is also the place where coffee was introduced to Europe via the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the continent's first coffee house was erected here in 1645, and Venetians have been hooked on the java ever since. If you can stand the crowds of St. Mark's Square, head straight to Caffe Florian, the city's oldest cafe that's as much a museum as a great spot to sip a cup, or else you might travel to the edge of the city for a visit to the tiny and bustling Torrefazione Marchi. In this city, when you snooze you lose, so get up and get caffeinated.

- Zachary Feldman

Map: Partying in Memphis

2011-09-07T16:00:00Z

[flickr/Rubright]

Should you find yourself in Memphis and in need of a drink, know that you're in for a very good time. The River City is home to watering holes of every ilk, from the smoky interior and low-ceilings of the Lamplighter Lounge to the grooving beats and attended bathrooms at Paula & Raiford's Disco. Wherever you wind up, a visit to the venues below will make it hard to sing the "Morning After" blues.

- Zachary Feldman

Map: Contemporary Art in Boston

2011-09-06T19:25:06Z

Growing up in Boston in the 80s, my teenage punk rock friends and I used to "borrow" a neighbor’s kids in order to have an excuse to take skater boys to the museums. “I have to babysit and I’m going to the Science Museum, wanna come?” was an oddly effective pickup, and worked even on 16-year-olds with mohawks and safety pins in their ears. Boston had options, but back then it wasn’t much of an art town. That changed in the 00s, thanks to a Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed ICA that gets mixed reviews, but still anchors a contemporary art scene. Here’s where to go these days, with or without the sk8tr boys.

map: (Some Of) Charleston's Best She-Crab Soup

2011-08-23T14:29:44Z

[flickr/SmitoniusAndSonata]

For a dose of real deal South Carolina lowcountry cuisine in Charleston, nothing beats a bowl of sherry-spiked she-crab soup. Unfortunately True she-crab soup is something of an oceanic ortolan, the rare, illegal French bird that gastronomes and gourmands salivate over (it's illegal to sell them, but not to eat them - better get hunting!). Mature she-crab roe, the briny orange egg sacs that give the soup its telltale color, flavor and texture, are illegal to harvest in the state. However, it's perfectly fine to use the roe of immature females -- just think of them as ugly veal. From the silky smooth rendition at 82 Queen to a heartier version studded with jumbo lump crab meat at Hyman's Seafood, crustacean-mad food fiends would do well to make the pilgrimage for this special taste of regional Southern cooking.

- Zachary Feldman

Map: Portland, Maine's Hottest Restaurants

2011-08-18T17:42:47Z

[Photo: Corey Templeton]

Today we head to Portland, Maine, the city Bon Appétit called "America's foodiest small town," and focus on twelve newish locales that have been garnering strong buzz. For this edition, Anestes Fotiades of Portland Food Map and Dawn Hagin of Appetite Portland have shared with us their picks for the hottest dining their city currently has to offer.

Here now, the Restaurants of the Moment of Portland, Maine.

map: (Some Of) San Diego's Best Sex Shops

2011-08-15T17:19:50Z

[flickr/Tom Rhetoric]

San Diego may be known for their fish tacos, but we'll spare you the awful joke that could have just been made. The fact is, sometimes when you're traveling, you realize that your vacation is missing something. And sometimes, that something happens to be a double-sided, quad-testicled cyberskin pleasure baton (if that doesn't exist, it really ought to). From the friendly staff at The Crypt, to the array of package-enhancing briefs at male-centric pleasure palace Mankind, America's Finest City lives up to its nickname even when it comes to marshmallow-flavored lube and friendship bracelet anal beads. Curious parties, here's where to get your fix:

- Zachary Feldman

Map: Denver's Hottest Restaurants

2011-08-12T19:00:31Z

The scene at Linger [Photo: Linger/Facebook]

It's been five months since we last looked at Denver's hottest restaurants, so today we circle back and focus on nine new openings that have been garnering serious buzz. Local expert and Westword restaurant critic Laura Shunk has kindly shared with us her picks for the hottest dining her city currently has to offer.

Here, now, Denver's Restaurants of the Moment.

Map: Portland's Hottest Bars

2011-08-10T17:32:18Z

Trader Vic's

Earlier this week we brought you a guide to Sleazy Portland, but now it's time, courtesy of Eater PDX, to look at some generally classier venues for debauchery. Portland is famously alcohol-inclined, boasting the title of America's Beervana, hosting a major wine conference (the IPNC) a few weekends ago, and counting some of the nation's top craft bartenders among its ranks. Add to that the fact that the city has randomly seen a major surge in bar openings lately, and it's only sensible to get a look at the places to go right now.
- Erin DeJesus

The Newsletter: Sign Up For Our Splendid Newsletter

2011-08-09T20:22:54Z

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Map: The Hottest Restaurants in Las Vegas

2011-08-09T17:50:01Z

China Poblano

It's been eight months since we last checked out Las Vegas' hottest restaurants, so today we circle back and focus on eleven of Sin City's most buzzed about openings. For this edition, Eating Las Vegas founder John Curtas has kindly shared with us his picks for the hottest dining his city currently has to offer.

Here now, the Restaurants of the Moment of Las Vegas.

map: Sleazy Portland

2011-08-08T20:00:32Z

[flickr/Taco Hose]

Portland isn't all biodynamic vineyards, homeopathic lanyard bracelets and artisanal, fair-trade coffee. Just like everywhere else in this fine declining empire, the good people of PDX like their raw milk cheese with a side of sleaze, as is evidenced by operations like the Lucky Devil Lounge and residential sex toy shop It's My Pleasure. Whatever tickles you pink, the City of Roses has enough sex to turn your cheeks the color of its eponymous flower -- just don't go getting all Georgia O'Keeffe on us. Or maybe do, we've always loved a good vag painting.

- Zachary Feldman

Map: Where to Stay in L.A. (Without Having Your Wallet Raped)

2011-08-08T17:55:15Z

The Chamberlain's lobby [Photo: The Chamberlain West Hollywood]

It's true that the Chateau and other famous L.A. hotels like the Mondrian are sizzling hotbeds of celebrity skin, recreational drugs and strobe-lighting. You’ll pay a premium for access, though—$300 or $400 and up a night—and L.A. has other options, like the many wonderful centrally located boutique hotels that are also reasonably priced, though lower-service in terms of valets, room-service and so on. In terms of celebs, you might see an indie band on tour or the like. Here are our favorites.
- Valerie Stivers-Isakova

Map: Contemporary and Historic Art Galleries in Prague

2011-08-03T19:56:41Z

Kampa at night [Photo: Places Online]

Prague is home to vital nineteenth and twentieth century art movements, but it also boasts a thriving contemporary art culture. Sometimes you'll find both old and new in the same space, providing an exciting context in which to examine a historic city that, ever since the fall of Communism, has also been trying to reinvent itself. Here are some galleries and museums in which to engage the full spectrum:

- Graham Hamilton

Map: New Orleans' Hottest Restaurants

2011-08-02T19:05:00Z

[Photo: Foodographer]

It's been eight months since we last looked at New Orleans' hottest restaurants, so today we circle back and focus on ten new openings that have been garnering serious buzz. For this edition, local experts Robert Peyton and Leslie Almeida have kindly shared with us their picks for the hottest dining NOLA currently has to offer.

Here now, New Orleans' Restaurants of the Moment.

map: (Some Of) Boston's Best Beah Bahs

2011-08-01T16:44:18Z

[flickr/shoothead]

If Virginia is for lovers, Boston is for drinkers -- and not just because of bigoted ethnic stereotypes. The city is rife with all manner of places to drown your sorrows (or saturate your happiness) in brews of every creed and pedigree. If you've ever wanted to live in "Southie" after watching movies like The Town and The Departed, live your Hollywood dreams and pull up a seat at the L Street Tavern, better known as "that bar in Good Will Hunting". Craft suds more your style? Head to The Lower Depths, where every night feels like hanging out in Jim Koch's basement. For those looking to get down in Beantown, here's your answer.

- Zachary Feldman

Bourdain's New Show: It's official: the Travel Channel has...

2011-07-28T19:00:05Z

It's official: the Travel Channel has announced Anthony Bourdain's new show, The Layover. Head over to Eater National for details on the show, which a producer describes as "Tony going straight at a city and showing what he thinks can and should be accomplished in a limited amount of time – brace yourself." [-EN-]

Map: The Cool Girl Shops of Brooklyn

2011-07-28T16:20:04Z

The mallification of Manhattan becomes more apparent when a person does something like take a close look at her shopping habits, and realizes that she goes into the city mainly for…. chain stores and international luxury brands. When it comes to women’s clothing shopping for styles that are unusual, have personality and are in the middle range of expensiveness (or are sometimes just downright stupidly expensive, fuckyouverymuch, Bird) my go-tos are all in Brooklyn. The following women’s clothing boutiques in Brooklyn skew towards girlie, geeky, boho, vintage, floral-ish, casual, and other modifiers for the style from a borough where the girls are sexy wearing sneakers, sundresses and weird eyeglasses. Selection of neighborhoods is based entirely and randomly on personal familiarity.

- Valerie Stivers - Isakova

map: (Some Of) Seattle's Best Drinking

2011-07-27T19:47:29Z

[flickr/Paul David Gibson]

If AMC's The Killing has taught us anything about Seattle, it's that living there is a very wet affair. True to form, the booze and brews flow freely at places like the Zig Zag Cafe and West Seattle's Beveridge Place Pub, where patrons can drench their whistles to match the soggy weather. And just like in The Killing, when things start to get hazy in the Emerald City, it's all too easy to become embroiled in a series of red herring twists that ultimately lead to nothingness. Oh, right...spoiler alert?

- Zachary Feldman

Restaurants of the Moment: Where to Eat These Days in Philly

2011-07-25T16:30:01Z

[Photo Credit]

It's been seven months since we last looked at Philadelphia's hottest restaurants, so today we circle back and focus on nine new openings that have been garnering serious buzz. For this edition, Foobooz founder Arthur Etchells has kindly shared with us his picks for the hottest dining his city currently has to offer.

Here now, Philadelphia's Restaurants of the Moment.

Gala Introductions: Travelers: Welcome Eater Atlanta, Dallas & Houston!

2011-07-21T15:30:31Z

It's a pleasure to announce three new members of the Eater universe: Please say hello to Eater Atlanta, Eater Dallas, and Eater Houston! This expansion spree is part of what we're calling Eater's Southern Swing.

Eater Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston aim to serve as the go-to sites for the extensive coverage of the restaurant, nightlife, and bar scene coverage for which Eater is known. Along with Eater Miami and Eater Austin, they expand Eater's coverage of the Southern U.S. These new sites join the stable of Eater websites — Eater National, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Miami, Washington, DC, Austin, and Chicago.

Friends, run, do not walk, to check them out. Oh, and don't think we're done with our regional expansion just yet. The year is long, and we're priming future Eater markets as you read these very words. Buckle in.

· Eater Atlanta [-E-]
· Eater Dallas [-E-]
· Eater Houston [-E-]

map: (Some Of) Austin's Best Adult Entertainment

2011-07-18T16:44:00Z

[flickr/barhamand]

Austin is tops when it comes to taking in a little culture in the Lonestar State, and this knack for the creative carries over to the taking off of tops. If you're near the airport, a visit to The Landing Strip is in order, or if you like your girls a little manlier (as in actual muscly men), Austin La Bare can fill your hunk quota faster than you can say "banana hammock". And since this is Texas, you'll be pleased to know that some of these joints serve halfway decent barbecue. Don't forget the Handi Wipes.
- Zachary Feldman

Restaurants of the Moment: Boston's Hottest Restaurants

2011-07-15T16:47:34Z

Michael Schlow's Tico [Photo: Tico]

Today we head to the Boston and focus on eleven new openings that have been garnering serious buzz. For this edition, The Feast Boston editor Leah Mennies has kindly shared with us her picks for the hottest dining her city currently has to offer.

Here now, Boston's Restaurants of the Moment.

The Newsletter: Gridskipper Will Come To You

2011-07-14T18:30:32Z

Map: London's Alternative Theater and Performance Venues

2011-07-14T17:00:33Z

A staging of "Happy Yet?" at The Gate

This is a summer of exciting interactive and alternative theater opportunities, with British company Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More running in New York City and You Me Bum Bum Train at the Barbican in London (through July 24 only). It’s not surprising that both come from England, since theater and performance there tends to be much more avant-garde than in the U.S., especially at major venues. In the states, experimental approaches tend to have less funding and lower production values. To see how it’s done when directors and audiences aren’t afraid of the smart and the new, check the schedule at any of the following venues.

map: Bangkok for Families

2011-07-12T17:24:05Z

[flickr/lisawiz]

Nationally, The Hangover Part II didn't do as well as the first installment, but don't you dare go blaming its host city Bangkok. Americans are traditionally xenophobic, and just because it was depicted as a chaotic dystopia, ready to snatch up Thai teenage prodigies and American tourists alike doesn't mean that this is so. If you look in the right places (mostly in the opposite direction of transsexual prostitutes) the City of Angels can be a downright pleasant experience for those with little ones. Take in some crocodile wrestling or a game of elephant soccer at Samphran Elephant Ground, or conquer the water slides of Siam Park. And if you do wind up starting a bar fight that turns into a brouhaha with the TNPD (the Royal Thai Police), blame it on your kid. They'll serve a significantly shorter sentence.

- Zachary Feldman

France's 3-Star Michelin Restaurants: Over on Eater National there's a...

2011-07-08T21:06:26Z

Over on Eater National there's a map of the 25 restaurants in France with three Michelin stars. Some are considered among the best in the world, while others have been criticized for letting the pomp overshadow the food; some are destination restaurants in classic Michelin fashion, while others are located in more metropolitan areas; some have managed to stay at the top while taking serious creative risks, while others either negotiate the old and new or simply stay in the past. One thing is for sure: all of them are extremely expensive. [EN]

Map: Partying in Vancouver

2011-07-08T19:25:49Z

Continually listed among The Economist's top ten most livable cities, Vancouver is a coastal oasis, no doubt in part to its vibrant nightlife. These West Coast Canucks like to get down: whether tossing back cocktails at The Pourhouse or slipping dollar bills into g-strings at Orange No. 5, the City of Glass has got you covered. And of course, no matter how blotto you get, keep your wits about you -- and do watch out for riots.

- Zachary Feldman

Restaurants of the Moment: Sydney's Hottest Restaurants

2011-07-07T22:00:28Z

Today we head to Sydney, Australia and focus on ten newish locales that have been garnering serious buzz. For this edition, blogger extraordinaire and Time Out Sydney columnist Helen Yee has kindly shared with us her picks for the hottest dining her city currently has to offer.

Here now, the Restaurants of the Moment of Sydney.

Map: New(ish) Museums & Art Attractions in Israel

2011-07-07T20:13:28Z

For the past 10 years or so, Tel Aviv has been lauded as the arts capital of the Middle East, thanks to galleries in the hip Neveh Zedek neighborhood and along Gordon Street, and all that cool Bauhaus architecture. Both it and Jerusalem have an interesting, alternative vibe, good cafés, great street art and lots of cultural attractions; the general feeling reminds us of London’s Shoreditch or New York’s East Village, but much less commercial. Neither Tel Aviv nor Jerusalem gets covered as much as it deserves in the travel press, so we’re always on the lookout for new sites and attractions there. Here’s a handful of museums and arts attractions in the news lately.

Map: Zurich's Swimming Holes

2011-07-01T17:57:33Z

Rimini

Zurich is the land of winter, business suits and managed wealth, where Matt Damon as Jason Bourne first met Franka Potente’s character after climbing down the side of a private bank to drop onto the snow-covered street. In other words, mellow and beachy it isn’t. This however, makes the city’s summer proliferation of urban swimming holes that much cooler. They’re built onto platforms on Lake Zurich, the River Limmat or the various canals. Many have been bathing spots for more than 100 years and have cool architectural features or turn into bars at night. There’s also a very interesting opportunity to city-swim in the form of a once yearly race/swim on the Limmat River, which seems to be frequently canceled due to adverse conditions, but this year is scheduled for August 20 or 27.
- Valerie Stivers-Isakova

Map: (Some Of) Paris' Best Wine Bars

2011-06-30T17:51:57Z

Les Papilles [Photo: Meg Zimbeck]

Wherever you are in Paris, it’s easy to find somewhere to stop for a glass of wine. The problem, though, is that it might not actually be good wine. That’s why we recommend heading to one of the city’s bars à vin, where you’ll find unique selections of wine, and where staff are quick to share recommendations and suggest pairings. These spots are perfect for tasting a variety of wines, whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur looking for a particular domain or interested in vins naturels (natural wines). Some venues have a counter and tables, and they serve glasses of wine and snacks all day. Others resemble restaurants more than actual bars. In many cases reserving in advance is imperative. Some are cavistes (retail wine shops), which is good to know if you need a bottle to go. Here are some of our favorites.
- Sandra Ban & Barbra Austin of Girls' Guide to Paris

map: Partying in Stockholm

2011-06-29T18:13:36Z

[Flickr/djungeltrumman]

As Scandinavia's largest city, Stockholm enjoys a wide range of cultural diversity, and with it, the drinking establishments to match. From the after-work metamorphosis of swank gay bar Torget, to the elevated (literally, suspended 11 stories in the air) cocktails at Gondolen, Stockholm's refreshing nightlife won't leave you thirsty. Many of the city's best drinkeries are also attached to formal restaurants, meaning you can partake in some seriously progressive drunk munchies. Skal!
- Zachary Feldman

April In Paris: In case you're interested in where...

2011-06-28T20:03:07Z

In case you're interested in where star chefs April Bloomfield and Fergus Henderson like to go when in France (and you should be), The Feast has a nice travel postcard that shares their two picks. In the capital, they opt for guinea fowl and sweetbreads at Chez Georges, while in Lyon they of course hit up Paul Bocuse. [The Feast]

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Airport Dining Guides: Airport Dining Guides, Courtesy of Eater

map: Where to Sober Up in Las Vegas

map: Drinking in Grand Rapids

map: Los Angeles' Other Black Friday

map: Defending Yourself in Minneapolis

map: 25 of New York's Best Handheld Foods

map: Sleazy Cleveland

map: Partying on the Isle of Man

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