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| Dining Downunder Chefs Pack for Phuket | | 2008-07-16 09:28:41 | | Below, you'll find extensive information on leading dining downunder chefs pack for Phuket articles and products to help you on your way to success. Dining Downunder™ Chefs Pack For Phuket Thai-ing the threads of world cuisines into food with an Aussie flavour.The Australian week long event will take place in both the Teahouse and Marketplace restaurants, offering both a la carte and buffet styled menus. Resort guests will experience the flavour bliss of dishes prepared with glacé riberries, wattleseed, Oz lemon, wild limes, paperbark and over several dozen other Australian native ingredients. Highlights from the menu include Paperbark smoked baby snapper with Daintree pineapple and riberry salsa,Salad of wok-tossed Wildfire prawns with mango and highland peppermintAustralian beef fillet with greens, pepperberry jus and bush tomato relishAncient art and modern food Key events during the promotion include an Australian Hospitality event for chefs and managers of Phuket's top resorts, | | By: Islands and Beaches Information of Thailand | | |
| | Decorating Trends: Choosing Unique Dining Room Light Fixtures | | 2008-07-15 00:00:00 | | The dining room light fixture serves two purposes. First, it provides light by which to dine by, but more importantly, it sets the tone for the homeowner’s personal style. A grand dining room light fixture is the first thing noticed when you enter the room.
The current trend is candle style chandeliers. They [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
| | CITYpeek.com is positioned to be the leading one-stop shop for resources helping to find fast information on HOTELS, DINING, SHOPPING, PLAYING and PLACES TO SEE. | | 2008-07-03 23:15:49 | | CITYpeek.com, a Baltimore-based company, has just launched their official website, www.CITYpeek.com CITYpeek DC and CITYpeek BALTIMORE are live!) Providing a quick, view or ?peek? to Regional Tourism & National Travel & Hospitality Opportunities on where to dine, in what hotel to stay, what to do & guides to read when in town? Offering reliable, expert information on Baltimore and all of Maryland & Washington, DC. CITYpeek.com is a tool for destination & planning experts offering visitors the most current tourism, hospitality and travel information online. - 2004-06-12 | | By: UniQuest | | |
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| Dining Out On A Diet | | 2008-07-03 00:12:34 | | You don’t have to stay home to eat healthy. Most restaurants have low fat options and are quickly adding low carb menus. Before going out, call around and find a restaurant with a menu that will be a good match for your diet. Once at the restaurant, there are ways to enjoy a guilt free meal.The secret to success is in the initial ordering—you don’t want to find yourself staring at a plate of bad choices, and regretting it only after the plate is empty.Some experts suggest that once served, you should ask for a take-out container and put half of it away for the next day’s lunch or dinner. This works great if you are incredibly self-controlled. However, if the knowledge that there is more food under the lid of that Styrofoam container is too much—change the way you order.Side dishes, children’s plates, and appetizers are all great alternatives. Request that extras like gravy, butter, sauces, salad dressings, and sour cream be served on the side. Slightly dipping a fork in a c | | By: tips n trick diets success | | |
| | A guide to dining in Italy | | 2008-07-02 15:52:00 | | Italian pizza isn’t the same as we enjoy here. Pizza is considered a first course in Italy. It is almost always a 10-inch, thin crust pizza. The 10-inch pizza is meant to be a personal size pizza, but we often shared one.Our meal in Positano was our first experience with being charged for sitting at a table, the cuperto or cover charge. In Italy, there are different charges for your meal based on if you carry it out, eat it at a counter or sit at a table. The location of the table can increase the charge also as we found out later in Florence where a table overlooking the Arno River cost us four euros each, the most expensive table charge of the trip.
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| | Dining in Style | | 2008-06-28 16:00:30 | | Home owners have so far prioritized what they want to do in their homes. Whether it is a new one or simply a renovation, topping the list would normally be the bedroom and the bathroom. Now the other portions of the house like the living room and the dining room would follow and the downside [...] | | By: BEDzine - We are crazy about BEDs!!! | | |
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| Wilshire Oval Dining Set - Hillsdale Furniture | | 2008-06-26 19:57:22 | | What surprises many new homeowners is the price they believe they have to pay in order to get their dining room or breakfast nook up and running. The costs associated with dining room tables and chairs can run very high, and some find themselves setting up house with cheap plastic tables and plastic chairs that [...] | | By: BEDzine - We are crazy about BEDs!!! | | |
| | | | Ultra Modern Dining Room Chair | | 2008-06-14 16:00:05 | | The dining room can bring various ideas as far as conceptualization and design is concerned and most people today are shifting towards the modern ones available in the market. The traditional wooden seats with cushions will always be there but with the right research, you can land great modern dining room chairs such as this [...] | | By: BEDzine - We are crazy about BEDs!!! | | |
| | | | Cameron Trestle Dining Table | | 2008-05-13 21:20:01 | | http://www.amishroundtables.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_26&products_id=699
I love the look of this table. The way the trestle arches out from the bottom of the table is just so cool. It’s like no other trestle table I’ve seen before, and I’ve seen quite a few. It’s so clean and simple in it’s design. Honestly I cant put my finger on one thing that I think does it for me with this table. I think it’s the table as a whole. To be honest this rare for me. Usually I like 1 particular element of the design, but this table, for me at least has the whole package.
This table was designed and built by my favorite table builder. His attention to detail and ability to make new and interesting designs is like no other I’ve seen.
As with all his tables the top is 1 inch thick, the skirts too. This being a trestle table he uses geared slides making it easy to open it up by yourself. If you don’t get the leaf self store option it has a locking mechanism that’s eas | | By: Amish Furniture Reviews | | |
| | Fine Dining and Hang Out Place in Singapore | | 2008-04-21 22:20:00 | | The Business LunchLes AmisShaw Center 02-16, 1 Scotts Road;Closed: Sunday; May Day; Chinese New Year.Cuisine: FrenchThe Power Lunch with a private touch is a parade of tycoons and tai-tais and little people who look great, at least. Plate-glass window front for casual waves, granite-and-glass dining room for cool chic and French cuisine for gourmets.The Business DinnerLatour – Hotel Shangri-LaCuisine: French/International.A lower of the good life in luxury on the hill: the Shangri-La was probably voted among the best hotels of the world as much for its status restaurant as for its service. It attracts the city’s elite, for Don Ashton’s interior. The Latours date back to before the independence of the state.The Social LunchTiffin Room – Raffles HotelCuisine: Tiffin curryThe chic melee in the Raffles’ pillared dinning room has taken to heart Rudyard Kipling’s advice to “feed at the Raffles when in Singapore”. How much more beauty can you expect? Film-set-spa-like interior | | By: The Best Of Asia | | |
| | | | Things to Consider While Looking at Dining Room Tables | | 2008-03-29 07:20:05 | | http://www.amishroundtables.com There are several things that you should look at or at least consider when choosing a table.
How are the legs or pedestal joined to the table?
Is the table solid wood or particle board?
Can you see a distinct line between the leaves or sides of the table?
Is the table top finished underneath?
How the legs or pedestal are attached tells you alot about the table. First of all if the legs are screwed in it is inevitable that they will loosen and when you try and tighten them you run the risk of stripping the original holes. Second if you need to move the table dismantling it runs an even higher risk of stripping the holes. Now if they are held in with bolts not only can you retighen them and move the table easily but bolts can only be used in a solid mounting system.
Solid wood or particle board? This is pretty straight forward. Solid wood is alot stronger, more durable and lasts alot longer, potentially generations when taken care of, than part | | By: Amish Furniture Reviews | | |
| | Dining Options in Circus Circus Hotel | | 2008-03-28 02:58:18 | | An important factor that can influence a person to choose to stay at the Circus Circus hotel is its dining options. Variety is the key word & the offerings from Circus Circus will not disappoint its guests. The is the famous The Steakhouse; claimed to serve the best steaks in Vegas, then there is the [...] | | By: voyage echoes in the wind | | |
| | Unique Dining Experience at Karisma Hotels | | 2008-03-26 01:19:41 | | A unique dining experience is to be expected of a stay at one of Karisma Hotels in Cancun, Mexico. A variety of restaurants are spread throughout Karisma Hotels. A pleasurable dining experience of Mexican, Italian, Seafood, & etc can be experienced on your Cancun Vacation at Karisma Hotels.The establishment takes great pride in its Gourmet inclusive properties & provides 24 hour room service & beverage butlers. It is certainly different to be eating in fine dining restaurants without having to pay for meals! Your holiday package at Karisma Hotels is Gourmet inclusive! Do take a look at the presentation video of the Gourmet inclusive experience at the KarismaHotels.com website. It’s found under the Cuisine category. | | By: internet executive log | | |
| | Practical Tips for Your Dining Space | | 2008-03-01 12:43:00 | | Dining space with rectangle table and flower decorative.- photo by decor8Dining space needs the same approach like guest space and other spaces in home. This limited space may need some addition or more attention to adapt with it needs. Here are some dining space tips which can help:- Because the guest space and dining space are in the same space, the approach for guest space is brought into the dining space, which is the use of bright wall color and white ceiling.- To differentiate between dining space and guest space, you can lay carpet or mat as an effort to make the space looks more prominent.- Dining space does not require excessive accessories. If you want to beautify the dining space, enough by placing a fresh bouquet of flower in low composition.- A narrow dining space will become narrower if a sink placed nearby. If there is still space, place the sink at a corner space of non main pathway.- A big dining table will need big space. Therefore buy small dining table equipped with | | By: Macam-macam | | |
| | Sustainable Dining- Restaurants Offering More Green and Organic Choices | | 2008-02-29 04:00:54 | | Great news for health and eco-conscious dining! More restaurants are choosing to be eco-friendly. The Green Restaurant Association provides standards and certification for dining establishments who are following sustainable business practices. Strategies to ‘go green’ include; green roofs, solar energy, natural cleaning supplies, increased recycling practices, biodegradable take-out containers and energy efficient lighting. Owners who [...]
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| | Shopping and Dining Gift Cards | | 2008-02-21 08:49:35 | | $250 shopping and $250 restaurant gift card - FREE!Select your restaurant:Applebee's®Red Lobster®Olive Garden®T.G.I. Friday's®Select your store:JCPenney®Kohl's®Home Depot®Sears®Best Buy®Make both of your selections and Get $500 in Shopping and Dining Gift Cards. | | By: Free Stuff Navigator | | |
| | Arisai - European Dining in Luang Prabang | | 2008-02-18 02:37:11 | | Arisai is a great new restaurant for good Mediterranean food. Set in Luang Prabang’s old town, it is a great option for FITs and small groups (less than 8 persons). Opened by native who studied in France, Arisai is part of a wave of restaurants bringing modern cuisine to Laos. It is the place to [...] | | By: Exotissimo Travel News Blog | | |
| | Faster trains and smoke-free dining in France | | 2008-02-08 11:19:00 | | Like all of Europe, France has some changes in store for visitors in 2008 -- starting at the top. France's newly elected president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and recently appointed prime minister, Francois Fillon, appear to be America-friendly, so we can expect no more cries for Freedom Fries from people who don't get out much.
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| | Dining out in Beijing | | 2008-02-06 09:17:00 | | It must naturally follow that a country as diverse in ethnicity, geography and climate as China, would have an equally diverse cuisine. I'm no expert, but it seems that there are about as many types of cuisine as there are subcultures. Among the most popular are Cantonese - which is the most widely known and loved for it's dimsum and stir-frys; Sichuan and Hunan - loved by those who like it hot, | | By: ramblings from a gypsy soul | | |
| | Italian dining experience at Sa Seada | | 2008-01-23 05:50:25 | | Sa Seada is an italian restaurant in the east part of Amsterdam close to the Amstel river. I remember this restaurant, because it has very large windows, which have been broken a few times in the last years. I hope not by unsatisfied customers When we arrived the friends we were meeting were already [...] | | By: your restaurant guide to Amsterdam | | |
| | Goofy's Kitchen - Character Dining | | 2008-01-21 23:50:00 | | If you are looking for a character dining experience without having to actually go inside Disneyland or DCA, you are in luck. The Disneyland Hotel features a character dining experience at Goofy's Kitchen. If you have never experienced character dining, you and your children will be in for a treat. You are guaranteed to have interaction with many of your favorite Disney characters. The food is good too. At Goofy's Kitchen, the food is served in an all-you-can-eat buffet.Goofy's Kitchen is a great place to throw birthday parties too, so if you are celebrating a big day, be sure and come party Disney-style! Plenty of great choices for kids of all ages, including: Mickey Mouse shaped waffles Omelet made to order Peanut butter & jelly pizza! Goofy's Hot Chocolate Cake Fruit yogurt and yummy toppings Don't forget to bring your cameras to take a souvenir snapshot of your Gawrsh-darn favorite Disney Character Cuisine: American, Vegetarian, Healthy SelectionsPrice: Breakfast and Lunch $32.21 for ages 10 and up, children 3 to 9 $17.54 Dinner $39.14 for 10 and up, children 3 to 9 $17.54Make sure to make reservations. This is a popular spot and you might have to wait a while for a table. You can make Disneyland dining reservations by calling 714-781-DINE | | By: Daytrippingmom | | |
| | Dining Around Austin | | 2008-01-09 10:07:00 | | I want people to understand the reason why people move to Austin and it’s surrounding areas. This article is going to talk about some of the fine and fun dining in Austin, Texas.
Original post by Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | HOTEL & DINING IN KOH SAMUI | | 2008-01-07 22:51:00 | | Santiburi resort12/2 Moo 1, Tambon maenam, Amphur Koh Samui, Surat ThaniWake up to a better world in a Thai-style beachfront villa placed in a tropical floral setting as if for the Chelsea Flower Show. Leap into the luxurious wood and marble bathroom for your first indulgence before meeting the morning sun on your panoramic terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Breakfast on a cornucopia of local fruit along with home made pastries and the symphony of birdsong. walk across scenic bridges for a dip in the swimming pool rotunda before settling on a sun bed on white powdered sand. boats and water sports at the snap of a finger. Lunch in your dining pavilion for ultimate intimacy, or join the other 'relaxed refugees' at Vimarnmek to feel also the heat of curries within - or for beach fashion snacks at Rim Talay. When the sun sets dramatically over the red-tiled roofs, it's time for colorful cocktails at the Taksin Longue and a romantic tete-a-tete with Asian specialties or your personal favorites at Sala Thai, from which you can see why happiness comes instantly at Koh Samui's most beautiful resort.Social DiningVimarnmek Restaurant - Santiburi Dusit ResortCuisine: International /ThaiThe luxury resort's status restaurant, named after the one-time royal palace, is truly a 'Celestial Residence', its interior a modern interpretation of King Rama V style. Beautiful woods and tiles, elegant furniture, silver and crystal enhance the noble ambiance. Seafood ravioli, cherry duck and goong pat pong kari heighten your basic pleasures.Panoramic DiningLom Talay - Hotel Baan Taling NgamCuisine: EclecticSpectacular sunset aperitifs, followed by a romantic dinner at the 'Sea Breeze' restaurant, form memorable moments. Once in charge of the kitchens at Bangkok's Oriental, its guarantees the quality of Mediterranean and Asian specialties.Romantic DiningImperial Tongsai Bay - Hotel Imperial Tongsai BayCusine: EclecticFamous as a resort for its cliff-hung villas built into the | | By: The Best Of Asia | | |
| | Belgians cast off boring image with sky dining | | 2008-01-04 05:06:46 | | If you fancy eating while suspended 5o metres above ground and have deep pockets, with rental excluding catering starting at 7900 euros, then the Belgian firm Dinner in the Sky can provide you with a unit suspended mid air by an industrial crane which seats 22 diners around a table and 3 service staff in [...] | | By: Europe a la Carte Blog | | |
| | Teatro ZinZanni - The Ultimate in Dining Experience | | 2008-01-03 23:16:22 | | When we think of splurging a fortune for food, lights and dazzle, we think of Las Vegas. The spectacular shows and the electrifying atmosphere that this city offers is truly amazing. But what if I tell you that now you can experience these at a place closer to you, and without spending a whole lot of fortune? That will get you interested, right! Welcome to the world of Teatro ZinZanni and prepare to be enchanted! A world where dreams and reality converge, magic and mystery are believable, and all your senses are bound to be satiated in a period of 3-4 hours!! Launched in 1998 by One Reel's Norman Lagill, Teatro ZinZanni now has 2 permanent locations, Seattle's historic Belltown District and the Waterfront location of Pier 39 off Embarcadero in the glittering city of San Francisco. Choose either of these, and you are promised an evening of adventure, sensuality, european cabaret, cirque and excitement, all under a large and gorgeous Belgian "Spiegeltent", and served with a sumptous 5-course meal.Teatro ZinZanni breaks new artistic territory with a unique and intoxicating blend of interactive theater, spectacle, fine arts and fine dining. Once you enter the tent, it looks like you are attending a family wedding. The soft mood is created by beautifully placed circular tables, adorned with simple tapestry, flowers and flickering candles. The seats are pre-assigned, but you can request to have a table closer to the center of the tent, and right next to the performers. The gourmet-style 5-course Menu(link attached below) keeps changing, but there's plenty to choose from, even for vegetarians or vegans, starting with Appetizers, Soup, Salad, an Entree, followed by the Dessert and a house-special, custom-roasted Caffee Vita! You can inform them in advance about your food allergies and they'll prepare a special meal just for you! Yes, everyone here takes an extra step to make your experience a truly memorable one. Some of the highlights include Baked Ravioli-Filled with | | By: Fun and Food | | |
| | Dining Sets | | 2007-12-24 01:17:10 | | 1927 Antique Dining Set
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| | | Health Tip: Healthy Dining Out | | 2007-12-03 05:00:16 | | Dining out? Don’t be a victim of the bread basket! Ask your waiter to bring the bread out with your meal, not before. Or take just one slice then have the basket removed. And go Mediterranean whenever you can! Trade the butter for olive oil seasoned with herbs and a dash of balsamic vinegar. [...]
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| | THE ART OF DINING IN THESSALONIKI, GREECE | | 2007-09-30 08:14:00 | | Ancient Greeks believed that the arts and gourmet dining were inextricably linked, both satisfying all five senses. In modern Greece, this is still the case in the gourmet capital of the country, Thessaloniki. A number of the city’s museums and art galleries now offer connoisseurs of art and food excellent dining opportunities. An epicurean weekend in Thessaloniki starts from £42 per room per night at the three star Mandrino Hotel. The Byzantine Museum’s B Restaurant started a trend in the city and many other art establishments followed. The B Restaurant is situated within the premises of the museum and offers indoor and outdoor dining, depending on the season.
| | By: Greece Travel News | | |
| | Fresh Dining | | 2007-09-12 22:13:00 | | Fresh Direct has started a new section called Fresh Dining. It is a collection of portable meals that can be microwaved in under 4 minutes. The newest line is Presto Italiano, created by Chef Tina Bourbeau. We tried 2 flavors, the Parmesan Meatballs with Mezzi Rigatoni and Basil and the Shrimp Fettuccine with Mint, Peas, and Berkshire Bacon.I enjoyed the meatball meal more. The meatballs were tender and the sauce had a good flavor. The Shrimp meal was way too greasy and the bacon overpowered the rest of the pasta. However, the fetuccini was cooked perfectly and the rigatoni was a bit too soft.Overall, the Presto Italiano meals were leaps and bounds better than the standard microwave dinner. They look just like real food and taste like freshly made food. The catch is that they are also leaps and bounds more expensive. At $8.99 each, the portion size is not large enough for me personally (maybe lunch but not dinner), yet the calorie and fat content is disproportionately high. They do have another line called Fresh & Simple where they are all 500 calories or less but I haven't tasted any so I don't know how good they are. | | By: FoodMayhem | | |
| | | Dining Room Furniture | | 2007-09-06 02:05:27 | | Sometimes I ponder about the types of furniture that I prefer. I love elegant and formal designs but I fear that if I purchase something like that, I’ll be forced to preserve it. Furniture is supposed to be used and I don’t want to have to keep people off of it like one of [...] | | By: Sophistishe.Org | | |
| | Great Priced Furniture: Dining Rooms | | 2007-09-05 05:12:41 | | With decorating on my mind, I’ve been moving full speed ahead at building a bookmarks folder with house hold items that I know will be purchased after we get our house. When it comes to me, the only important rooms are kitchen and bedroom, but that’s typically where all of my time is being spent. [...] | | By: krissy.nu | | |
| | | San Francisco dining, 1920. | | 2007-08-02 22:33:00 | | Today, August 3rd ….Today I am taking you back to enjoy luncheon at the famous St Francis hotel in San Francisco in 1920. Life must have seemed pretty good back then. Secure in the knowledge that the War to end all Wars had made life safe forever, this is what the wealthy inhabitants and visitors enjoyed at the hotel on this day eighty-seven years ago.Luncheon.Dishes marked with Star (*) are Ready.*Mixed Melon Supreme, Parisienne 25*Giblet a l’Anglaise 35*Consomme, Marconi 35*Fried Smelts, Remoulade 60*Fillet of Halibut, Bonne Femme 65Broiled Fresh Mackeral, Maitre d’Hotel 50Terrapin, Maryland 135Boiled Salmon Belly, Hollandaise 60Egg Bienvenu (1) 30*Spring Lamb Irish Stew 50*Exposition Sausages, Potato Salad 45*Tripe and Potato, Family Style 50*Cold Capon, Tongue, Lima Bean Salad 125Broiled Imperial Squab with Bacon 200Top Sirloin Steak, Bordelaise 100*Broiled Fresh Mushrooms 100*Stewed Celery in Cream 35*Potato O’Brien 30--Fresh Peach Pie 25 Huckleberry Tarte 35Vanilla Puddin | | By: The Old Foodie | | |
| | | Destination Dining in Tri-Valley California | | 2007-07-25 00:25:00 | | Pleasanton, CA – July 2007 – Culinary tourism is the hottest trend in travel, and Tri-Valley is poised to attract and impress these unique visitors. The wide selection of diverse eateries offers the best in culinary experiences. Here you will find everything from down-home comfort cooking to the modern flavors of California fusion cuisine.
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| | | Residual Dining | | 2007-07-12 15:32:00 | | Earlier this week, I had the misfortune of not noticing my neighbor's truck parked opposite our driveway as I pulled out to go do the news at night. A small dent in the fender led to notes left, phone calls made, and a visit last night by my neighbor to fill out an accident report for his work place.We haven't had a lot of neighbors in our house since we moved in 2 years ago just because our house is an infinite work in progress. Although, Matt did make great progress in the living room this week. One of the things we do almost immediately after moving in was rip up carpet from the floors all through out the house. The hardwood floors underneath need to be re-finished, but still look good enough to be exposed.As our neighbor walked into our dining room to go over the paperwork, he looked over to his left at the floor near our china cabinet."And that would be where Mrs. White died," he stated as if pointing out something on a tour."Mrs. White? That must have been three owners ago | | By: In Java, Literally... | | |
| | Dining Out Review: Granville's | | 2007-06-19 15:48:00 | | Dining out at Granville's
Last night, My Husband and I joined friends at Granville's on Rutledge Avenue just outside Wagener Terrace. While we waited at the bar and perused the wine list, the staff recommended dishes and drinks from the varried menu. I decided on a Chinin Blanc while Whit enjoyed a Victory Golden Monkey (high gravity beer).
We dined outside and other than the flies (ceiling fans are needed on the patio) the evening was quite lovely. Both couples chose a variety of small plates, appetizers and salads to share. The Asian braised Short Ribs were the crowd favorite and suggested by the entire staff. Slow cooked, falling off the bone, smothered in an amazing sauce and just enough for 2. Next time I'm sure we will split the dinner portion.
The Mussels were also great. The sauce was a red curry, coconut milk combo with just enough spice. We also enjoyed a Maple Leaf Duck Breast over greens and still had room for des | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | Why There Is No Dining Room in A Bali House? | | 2007-06-17 05:42:00 | | A house in Bali has no dining room. Why is that? Where do they eat? Those are the questions in your mind. Before we talk about it, we need to see how a Bali house is built.
The house in Bali is built based on a concept of "mountain-ocean" line. The lay out of the building must follow the idea or believe that the direction toward the mountain is sacred but the direction toward the sea is less | | By: Bali Tour Guide Blog | | |
| | Save on Dining & Retail Stores with AAA | | 2007-05-29 17:19:00 | | The Automobile Association of America (AAA) is offering discounts with popular restaurants and retail merchants. Just show your AAA card at any of these businesses and you'll save on your purchase:DiningBoston MarketChart HouseDisney DiningEl ToritoHaagen-Dazs ShopsSouplantationWetzel's PretzelsRetail JCPenney PortraitsLensCraftersNAPA Auto PartsNew York & CompanyPayless ShoeSourceFor a complete listing of where you can save internationally, visit the AAA website. | | By: GoSightsee Travel | | |
| | Fine Dining | | 2007-05-23 06:04:09 | | My kids and I were in a different town last week and I insisted on looking around the courthouse for a diner. They didn’t understand why, since there was a McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, etc. out on the highway. I found a storefront pizza place, which was really a diner in the old sense of the word. I got a huge lasagna, a salad with about twelve ingredients, and hot garlic toast for about $5. The kids were excited to find they could order their own strange combination meals (just like home). And I explained why a locally-owned restaurant would always be a better choice, despite the wobbly furniture and jukebox that doesn’t work. I’m pretty sure they believed me, and since then we’ve tried several of my old haunts they don’t remember visiting before. They are just old enough to break out of their consistancy bubble. Life is good. How to Irritate People Ten Things Your Restaurant Will Not Tell You. Nobody ever gets Jane’s order right. I | | By: Miss Cellania | | |
| | Order of the Day: Dining with a Conscience in Southeast Asia | | 2007-05-16 10:17:09 | |
At a first glance you may think the topic "Dining with a Conscience"
here is all about health foods and how they are environmentally or
eco-responsible. Many restaurants today prepare and serve you meals
with a more awareness in improving the world or societies' health and
environment. "Enjoy your meal, but think about what you're doing to
your body and the earth" is the concept of this kind of restaurants.
In this article, the story is about how some of these restaurants in
Southeast Asia are managed with socially- responsible manner. Guess
what they have done. Exotissimo Travel is proud to present, so next
time if you have chance to travel to Vietnam, Siem Reap or Thailand, you may find some time to visit them. In a region famous for its delectable cuisine, several Southeast Asian
restaurants are now also dishing up opportunities for the local
community with their socially responsible policies and vocational
training programs. In Siem Reap, Le Jardin des Delices is the
training restaurant of the famous Paul Dubrule Hospitality &
Tourism School and was established to provide young, underprivileged
Cambodians with an opportunity to train in the skills of the hotel,
restaurant and tourism industry.
Delicious Khmer and European fusion cuisine is served on a terrace
fronting a lush exotic garden. But the tastiest aspect of all is that
while you enjoy the savoir faire of the students, you are also
contributing to the sustainability of a vital educational project.
In just five years, the Hanoi based KOTO (Know One, Teach One) has
grown from a small sandwich shop to a 120-seat restaurant and an
internationally accredited hospitality program that is breaking the
cycle of poverty amongst street and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam.
The young people in the KOTO program study hospitality skills and
English, while gaining practical skills working at the KOTO Restaurant.
Indeed, KOTO boasts a 100 percent success rate in pla | | By: Exotissimo Cycling Trip: Zen and the Art of Cyclin | | |
| | Order of the Day: Dining with a Conscience in Se.a | | 2007-05-15 23:28:33 | | At a first glance you may think the topic "Dining with a Conscience" here is all about health foods and how they are environmentally or eco-responsible. Many restaurants today prepare and serve you meals with a more awareness in improving the world or societies' health and environment. "Enjoy your meal, but think about what you're doing to your body and the earth" is the concept of this kind of restaurants. In this article, the story is about how some of these restaurants in Southeast Asia ... | | By: Road Trips and Me | | |
| | Order of the Day - Dining with a Conscience in Southeast Asia | | 2007-05-15 20:59:00 | | In a region famous for its delectable cuisine, several Southeast Asian restaurants are now also dishing up opportunities for the local community with their socially responsible policies and vocational training programs. In Siem Reap, Le Jardin des Delices is the training restaurant of the famous Paul Dubrule Hospitality & Tourism School and was established to provide young, underprivileged Cambodians with an opportunity to train in the skills of the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry. Delicious Khmer and European fusion cuisine is served on a terrace fronting a lush exotic garden. But the tastiest aspect of all is that while you enjoy the savoir faire of the students, you are also contributing to the sustainability of a vital educational project. In just five years, the Hanoi based KOTO (Know One, Teach One) has grown from a small sandwich shop to a 120-seat restaurant and an internationally accredited hospitality program that is breaking the cycle of poverty amongst street and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. The young people in the KOTO program study hospitality skills and English, while gaining practical skills working at the KOTO restaurant. Indeed, KOTO boasts a 100 percent success rate in placing its graduates in their first job in the hospitality industry. In Thailand, the popular restaurant chain Cabbages and Condoms was founded by the kingdom’s leading philanthropist and former Minister of Health, Meechai Viravaidya, in an effort to make condoms as common - and as accepted - as cabbages. The food is consistently delicious (and ‘guaranteed not to cause pregnancy!’) and all proceeds from the restaurants are used to fund the social programs of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), a non-profit organization founded in 1974 by Meechai himself.Choosing to eat at socially responsible restaurants such as these can make a big difference to the most vulnerable sectors of the local community. In a region that traditio | | By: Travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Tha | | |
| | Discount Dining Room Furniture | | 2007-03-19 01:28:00 | | By Elizabeth MorganTransforming the dining area into a dream dining experience doesn’t have to empty your pocket. Garage sales, second hand shops, and clearance sales offering furniture at warehouse prices are the places to hunt for affordable furniture. The market abounds in an eclectic range of styles and designs for dining room furniture. From vintage Victorian and magnificent Italian to stylish and spectacular contemporary, there is a piece for every desire. Most shops also offer discount sales for their inventory at some period. It is essential to keep track of such opportunities through the Yellow Pages, local newspapers or other information avenues.It is a good decision to shop online for dining room furniture, especially when hunting for discount rates. It is easy to locate the exact style, designs and ranges available at the various online retailers and manufactures. These sites provide exhaustive information, along with digital pictures of the various dining room furniture, | | By: Interior and Exterior Your Home | | |
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