Category: Bars

Bathing in Berlin

Bathing in Berlin

By on Feb 10, 2006 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Germany, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
Currently, you can find a series of pools – named Badeschiff (or ‘bathing ship’) –  in cargo containers anchored out in the Spree River, East Berlin. The pools are or varying temperature and the idea, apparently, is that you go in a warm pool before submerging yourself in another that’s freezing cold, and you go
Alma de Cuba, Liverpool UK

Alma de Cuba, Liverpool UK

By on Jan 31, 2006 in Bars, Celebrities, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The latest addition to the Liverpool restaurant scene appears to be getting rave reviews. Located in a a 200-year-old Polish Catholic church on Seel Street, some are going so far as to describe it as one of the most spectacular bar and restaurant venues in Europe. It also seems to be one of the places
Las Ramblas... in Las Vegas!

Las Ramblas... in Las Vegas!

By on Jan 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Celebrities, Clubs, Going Out, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
No, I’m not talking about Barcelona here. I really do mean Vegas. George Clooney and Rande Gerber, along with Related Las Vegas and Centra Properties have teamed together to build Las Ramblas – a $3 billion luxury condominium, resort and casino complex inspired by European lifestyle and sophistication (hence the name, I guess).  Vegas’ version
Sip & Splurge at XYZ bar, W San Francisco

Sip & Splurge at XYZ bar, W San Francisco

By on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA
Drop by at W San Francisco any Wednesday evening in February  and  sip for free from 6-7pm. Move into the XYZ bar, open all night, for select high-end wines by the glass. Enjoy grooving to the music of a live DJ as you savor any of the 10-15 wines (paired with canapes) from such producers
Taos Winter Wine Festival

Taos Winter Wine Festival

By on Jan 15, 2006 in Bars, Events, Going Out, New Mexico, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
There’s still time to grab tickets for the Taos Winter Wine Festival, held in New Mexico’s best ski country, Taos.   The 20th annual festival takes place from 18th to 28th January 2006. Winemaker dinners, vertical and blind tastings, seminars and panels fill the schedule, but you’ll be able to squeeze in time on the
The Priory Inn, UK, gains restaurant recognition

The Priory Inn, UK, gains restaurant recognition

By on Jan 15, 2006 in Bars, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Priory Inn gastropub in Tetbury, the Cotswolds, has recently been awarded a Remy Restaurant Award for 2006 for new talent within the UK restaurant scene. The 10 annual regional awards are made to restaurateurs who show a dedication to creating excellent cuisine and are based on 80,000 diners reviews submitted to the Harden’s Restaurant
Best hotel bar in the world?

Best hotel bar in the world?

By on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Australia, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Oceania, Regions
Blu Horizon Bar occupies a breathtaking location on the top floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney and offers unrivalled harbour views.  It has been voted ‘Best Hotel Bar 2005’ at the Hotel Management Magazine Awards and ‘Best Hotel Bar in Sydney’ by Forbes Magazine. Always up to the minute with fashion, Blu Horizon Bar has
Villa Dievole in Tuscany

Villa Dievole in Tuscany

By on Jan 08, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
This sixteenth Century villa was once home to Florence’s nobility but can now serve as your own private home from home in Italy. Your perfect Tuscan escape begins just outside Siena at Villa Dievole, which houses a very good winery, restaurant and outdoor bar with live music on weekends.