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London: Through the Drinking Glass at Callooh Callay

August 20, 2010
By The City Traveler Contributors
London: Through the Drinking Glass at Callooh Callay

Guest bloggers Mr & Mrs Smith manage to keep their heads –– barely –– during an evening spent at this cocktail lounge inspired by Lewis Carroll's whimsical writings.
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Dijon: Cutting the Mustard, and Then Some

May 28, 2010
By Becca Hensley
Dijon: Cutting the Mustard, and Then Some

When it comes to one ex-pat American chef, French cuisine — and its celebrated paradoxes — is the only way to go. Becca Hensley learns to shop, chop, and eat in Dijon.
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Paris: Where Locals Go to Eat

May 21, 2010
By Girls' Guide to Paris
Paris: Where Locals Go to Eat

It’s impossible to get a bad meal in Paris… Wrong! You really have to do your research. There are so many fantastic possibilities but so many ways to go wrong. Here are a few choices from Girls’ Guide to Paris, most of which you won’t find in the average guidebook or on the web....
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Ribeirão: Best Alehouse in Brazil, Full Chopp

April 20, 2010
By Josh Miller
Ribeirão: Best Alehouse in Brazil, Full Chopp

In a good month, the 74-year-old Pinguim alehouse dispenses 25,000 gallons of beer to locals and Brazilian celebrities alike. Nearly a million visitors visit each year to taste its legendary brews.
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Beijing: Noodling Around

April 2, 2010
By Becca Hensley
Beijing: Noodling Around

It takes fifty noodles to fill a bowl for one person.  No wonder Chef Zhang’s arms look like they could move mountains — he does this all day.  We watch as he lifts his chunky, handle-less knife high into the air and swipes at an immense thimble-shaped statue of dough.  His graceful hacking shoots...
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Amsterdam: Eating Dutch-style, Stroopwafel to Olliebollen

February 26, 2010
By Jacqueline Ostrowski
Amsterdam: Eating Dutch-style, Stroopwafel to Olliebollen

Mention a trip to Amsterdam and people usually ask about the infamous coffee shops and red light district, not the food.  But this Dutch city boasts a range of eats — ideal fuel for a day of museum-hopping and canal-side strolls.  Here are some bites we enjoyed on a recent trip: Apple pie at...
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New York: Fast Track to Good Food

February 16, 2010
By John Shabe
New York: Fast Track to Good Food

Skip the dreary fast food at Penn Station for one of these nearby only-in-New York establishments, and you'll still have plenty of time to catch your train.
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Portland: Maple bars and Muu Yaang

January 8, 2010
By Christine Sisson
Portland: Maple bars and Muu Yaang

My husband and I were invited to Portland, Oregon  to attend a wedding, but it was called off days before the event. Lured by the promise of fresh Northwest air, tasty beer and plentiful vintage clothing boutiques, we decided to make the trip, anyway. We felt bad for our friends but — truth be...
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Old San Juan: Drink, Dine Island-Style

December 8, 2009
By John Shabe
Old San Juan: Drink, Dine Island-Style

Along narrow cobblestone streets, and tucked inside brightly-colored buildings,  Old San Juan’s most interesting restaurants add to this Caribbean capital’s lively flavor. Here are some favorites from a recent visit. Dragonfly, located at the head of Calle Fortaleza in the artsy SoFo district, serves up tapas-style, Latino-Asian fusion cuisine.  The restaurant is part of...
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New York City: Walking and Eating in Queens

December 1, 2009
By Jenna Schnuer
New York City: Walking and Eating in Queens

It usually comes about 10 minutes into the conversation with a first-time visitor to NYC. We walked so much. It was exhausting. I wait for it. I celebrate it. I love it. If they don’t say it, they’re not doing the city right. While I will just smile and nod and allow you your...
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