Fondue, Fondly Remembered: The Melting Pot, US
In the 1970s, fondue parties were the rage. You’d invite people over to dip bread or ham chunks into bubbling hot cheddar cheese. Or you’d put chicken, shrimp or steak…
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Memorial Day Travel
Pat yourself yourself on the back. You made it through the winter elements — cold, snowy, windy, rainy, days — not to mention the work elements — pesky co-workers, nagging…
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Good Fortune & Great Frozen Treats: Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, New York City
If you’re looking for unusual ice cream flavors, try The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory in New York’s Chinatown. It features a Black Sesame ice cream, as well as other…
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Ice Cream, You Scream: Belizza Açaí Sorbet
I spent a summer as a Soda Jerk in a Fisherman’s Wharf ice cream shop during college. (Some have dropped the “soda” when they address me, but that’s another story…)…
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The Best Covers for Gadgets & Gear: Vajachoice.com
This company makes absolutely, drop-dead gorgeous Argentinean leather cases for all of your electronics –– from MP3 players, Smartphones and Mobile Phones to Games and Accessories. I’ve actually written about…
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Urban Pampering, Squared: Burke Williams Day Spa, SF
A Day Spa can be as small as a store front with a few hundred square feet. Or as large as a warehouse. The Burke Williams Day Spa slated to…
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Cape Town Culture: Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel, South Africa
Art hotels are muy popular these days. In Cape Town, there’s one that only has 13 rooms, but it’s set up like an interactive art exhibit. Like others, each room…
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Apple Store Takes On The Big Apple: New York City
Prada. Tiffany & Co. Saks Fifth Avenue. Bergdorf Goodman. FAO Schwartz. And Apple Computer? If you think I’m mixing apples and oranges, look who just opened its newest retail store…
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Kiwis Love LA: Hotel Bel-Air Summer New Zealand BBQ
If you can’t fly for 19 hours from California to New Zealand to sample the wines, don’t worry. The Hotel Bel-Air, that Mobil five-star award winner, is bringing the best…
