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COVERT CUISINE For Food’s Sake takes its secret supper 

club outdoors at Burge Plantation, near Atlanta. 

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CEO's Letter Welcome 

aboard and thank you for 

flying AirTran Airways. 

Bob Fornaro 

with Brewers One 

Spring offi cially begins this month, but the change in season 

hardly guarantees warmer weather nationwide. Fortunately, 

AirTran Airways can help you stack the deck in your favor with 

low fares and award-winning service to 10 Florida cities and other 

sunny destinations from Los Angeles to San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

In addition, we’re continuing to introduce service to popular international 

resort destinations. Last month, AirTran Airways began fl ying to 

Punta Cana, adding the Dominican Republic hotspot to a list that already 

included Aruba; Cancun, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Nassau/ 

Paradise Island, Bahamas. 

In April, we’ll launch new seasonal service to Bermuda with nonstop 

fl ights from Baltimore/Washington. Nonstop fl ights from Atlanta are 

scheduled to begin the following month, allowing us to provide connecting 

service to Bermuda from more than 45 cities. 

Not that you need it, but if you’re looking for a special reason to head 

someplace sunny this month, Major League Baseball’s Spring Training is 

taking place throughout March, with teams tuning up in Arizona’s Cactus 

League and Florida’s Grapefruit League. AirTran Airways is ready to get you 

in on the exhibition action for less with aff ordable fl ights to Phoenix and 

cities throughout Florida. 

In fact, just in time for spring, we’re introducing several new Sunshine 

State routes this month, including nonstop fl ights between Ft. Myers, FL, 

and three cities: Buff alo, Milwaukee, and Moline/Quad Cities, IL. We’re also 

adding new nonstop service between Milwaukee and Tampa. 

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Exploring clear waters in Bermuda 

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In other route news, 

AirTran Airways is rolling 

out new nonstop fl ights this 

month between Indianapolis 

and Las Vegas. In April, we’ll 

begin fl ying nonstop between 

Tampa and San Juan, 

which we already serve from 

Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington 

and Orlando. 

As for the airline, we 

continue to succeed in both 

operational and fi nancial 

performance. In last month’s 

letter, I mentioned some of 

the new company records 

set by our Crew Members in 

2010, including an industrybest 

performance in baggage 

handling. More recently, 

AirTran Airways achieved 

the top ranking in the annual 

airline scorecard of The Wall 

Street Journal, another great 

tribute to the hard work, 

dedication and professionalism 

of our people. 

Lastly, I want to let you 

know about an exciting 

opportunity to honor some 

of America’s great, unsung 

heroes: our teachers. Along 

with Downtown Disney 

Resort Area Hotels and 

Walt Disney World, AirTran 

Airways is proud to sponsor 

the 2011 A+ For Teachers at 

Downtown Disney contest. 

Students in grades 1 through 

12 can nominate an outstanding 

favorite teacher with a 

brief essay, and 10 deserving 

teachers—and the nominating 

students—will win trips 

to Disney World. For details, 

visit downtowndisneyhotels. 

com. The entry deadline is 

April 15. 

Thanks again for fl ying 

with us. We appreciate your 

business and look forward to 

serving you on another AirTran 

Airways fl ight very soon. 

Cordially, 

Bob Fornaro 

Chairman, President and CEO

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THE LIST 

Pensacola, FL 

1 

Blue Angels 

Starting this month, catch the 

breathtaking stunts of this legendary 

aerobatics team. The expert pilots soar at 

700mph over Naval Air Station Pensacola. 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8:30am 

through November; blueangels.navy.mil 

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LET'S GO 

THE LIST 

The Fish House 

Indulge in the 

signature Grits 

à YaYa—a saucy 

blend of Gulf jumbo 

shrimp, sautéed 

spinach, portobello 

mushrooms, bacon, 

garlic, shallots and 

cream on a mound 

of smoked Gouda 

cheese grits—on 

the breezy deck 

(complete with a fire 

pit) of this dockside 

restaurant. 600 S 

Barracks St; 850-470- 

0003; goodgrits.com 

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Historic Pensacola 

Village In this 

quaint neighborhood 

of 27 preserved 

properties, stroll 

through 450 years 

of Pensacola’s 

rich history, from 

its dusty Spanish 

frontier days to the 

Roaring Twenties. A 

45-minute guided 

tour explores 

architectural 

treasures like Old 

Christ Church, one 

of Florida's oldest 

(1832). 205 E Zaragoza 

St; 850-595-5985; 

historicpensacola.org 

Scout Owner Julia 

Ussery, a former 

design exec at Elie 

Tahari and Calvin 

Klein, moved back 

home from New 

York City to open 

this high-fashion 

downtown boutique. 

Trust her taste in 

top contemporary 

brands—like Alice 

& Olivia, Joie and 

Alexis Bittar—and 

you'll be runway 

ready in no time. 

404 E Wright St; 

850-607-7105; 

shopscoutonline.com 

Fort Pickens 

Pitch a tent on 

this section of the 

160-mile-long Gulf 

Islands National 

Seashore, cradled 

between Pensacola 

Sound and the 

Gulf of Mexico. 

Surfboards, kayaks 

and fishing rods are 

required accessories 

(it’s BYO 

equipment), and 

tales of Geronimo 

await inside the fort 

itself. 1400 Ft. Pickens 

Rd, Santa Rosa Island; 

850-934-2600; nps. 

gov/guis 

Portofino Boardwalk 

Just steps from 

the sugar-white 

sand of Pensacola 

Beach, this open-air 

boardwalk is the 

essence of the 

laidback, flip-flop 

lifestyle. After a day 

of shopping, head to 

Sandshaker Lounge 

for live music and 

the legendary, 

Kahlúa-heavy “Bushwacker” 

cocktail. 

visitpensacolabeach.com 

National Naval 

Aviation Museum 

Thousands of 

artifacts and 

150-plus stunningly 

restored aircraft 

cover 100 years of 

military history at 

one of the world’s 

largest aviation 

museums. Harness 

the thrill of flight in 

the F-14 simulator 

and during the 

Magic of Flight 

IMAX film. 1750 

Radford Blvd; 850-452- 

3604; navalaviation 

museum.org 

Seville Quarter 

Shake it at a 

two-floor dance 

club, rock out to 

live bands or imbibe 

the famous Flaming 

Hurricane while 

singing along to 

dueling pianos at 

this seven-venuesin-one 

nightlife 

hotspot. 

130 E Government 

St; 850-434-6211; 

sevillequarter.com 

USS Oriskany A 

scuba diving trip to 

the largest artificial 

reef in existence is 

not for beginners. 

Although 70 feet 

down gets you to the 

top of this historic 

aircraft carrier’s 

island, the best 

views of colorful 

marine plants and 

animals are found 

120 feet underwater. 

814-680-0015; 

divemightyo.com 

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Saenger Theatre 

This Spanish 

Baroque/Rococostyle 

theater, open 

since 1925, was 

recently returned 

to its former glory 

thanks to a stunning 

$15 million renovation 

and expansion. 

This month, groove 

to the timeless 

tunes of ABBA when 

Mamma Mia comes 

to town (March 

15-17). 118 S Palafox 

Pl; 850-595-3880; 

pensacolasaenger.com

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MARCH 11-13 

Concours d’Elegance 

Amelia Island, FL (27 miles from 

Jacksonville) Gearheads will 

overheat when they lay their eyes 

on the legendary pre-war “Mormon 

Meteor” Duesenberg, once dubbed 

the “fastest, most powerful car in 

the world.” The streamlined dream 

machine will be just one of nearly 

250 vintage beauties on display 

at this awe-inspiring car show. 

ameliaconcours.org 

MARCH 11-13 

Ostrich Festival 

Chandler, AZ (23 miles from Phoenix) 

Horses, cattle and goats are so 

pedestrian. Now, ostriches—that’s 

a bird of a different feather. 

Chandler once led the US in raising 

ostriches for their expensive plumage, 

and to celebrate this bizarre 

history, the city throws a big party, 

complete with medieval jousting, 

a magic show and—of course— 

ostrich races. ostrichfestival.com 

 

MARCH 16 TO JUNE 5 

Roberto Capucci: Art 

into Fashion 

Philadelphia The icon 

known for his “sculpture 

dresses” gets the first 

survey of his work in the US 

at the Philadelphia Museum 

of Art. It covers everything 

from his early work as the 

boy genius of Italian fashion 

in the ’50s to his 2007 

sculptures designed to 

honor Florence. 

philamuseum.org 


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MARCH 8-12 

Winter Music 

Conference 

Miami Ever notice how, for 

one weekend every March, 

the nightclubs in your 

hometown feel a bit empty? 

That’s because everyone 

who’s anyone in the dance 

music scene is in Miami, 

filling the city’s bars, clubs, 

hotels and poolsides. Brace 

yourself—with more than 

100,000 attendees, this 

is the party of the year in a 

city that already knows how 

to get down. wintermusic 

conference.com 

 

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MARCH 18-19 

The Nth 2011 Show: 

the Ultimate Whisky 

Experience 

Las Vegas Follow the 

sound of ice clinking to 

the Wynn Resort for the 

self-proclaimed "world’s 

first premier luxury whisky 

show." The event features 

tastings, pairings (with 

cigars and chocolate) and 

classes taught by industry 

leaders. universalwhisky 

experience.com

MARCH 21-27 

Arnold Palmer Invitational 

Presented by MasterCard 

Orlando Past champs of this world-class PGA event include 

Fred Couples, Vijay Singh, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els (who took 

home more than a million dollars last year)—but perhaps the 

biggest name in attendance will belong to the tournament’s 

namesake. arnoldpalmerinvitational.com 

 

APRIL 2-4 

NCAA Final Four 

Houston If you 

measure the stature 

of a tournament by 

the popularity of its 

office pools, then 

the men’s NCAA 

basketball championship 

takes the 

pot. Expect some 

nail-biting action at 

Reliant Stadium; last 

year’s championship 

was decided by two 

points. ncaa.com 

 

 

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APRIL 1-3 

WonderCon 

San Francisco Grab your spandex and body paint and 

head to this 25th annual event, where the heroes of comic 

books, sci-fi and fantasy will be on hand to satisfy all of your 

autograph-seeking, fan-boy needs. comic-con.org 

WWE E Superstar 

Supers 

John n Cena 

APRIL 3 

WrestleMania 

XXVII and 

WrestleMania Week 

Atlanta Who will be 

victorious at the biggest 

professional wrestling event 

of the year? Edge? The 

Miz? Randy Orton? No matter 

who wins, there is plenty 

of hoopla surrounding the 

competition, including a 

benefit art auction, a Hall 

of Fame ceremony and 

an interactive experience 

that gives fans a chance 

to create their own ring 

entrance. wwe.com/shows/ 

wrestlemania 


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Playing 

Tribute 

Mozart made marvelous 

music. Schubert 

was super. Beethoven? 

The best. But sometimes 

symphonies like 

to cover something a 

bit more contemporary. 

FEELIN’ GROOVY: A 

TRIBUTE TO SIMON & 

GARFUNKEL 

March 18-20 • Phoenix 

Pianist/vocalist Jim Witter 

and his band will join The 

Phoenix Symphony on 

covers of ’60s classics like 

"The Sound of Silence." 

phoenixsymphony.org 

SONDHEIM’S COMPANY 

April 7-9 • New York 

An all-star cast led by 

Neil Patrick Harris will 

join forces with the New 

York Philharmonic as it 

performs the 1971 Tony 

Award winner for Best 

Musical. nyphil.org 

LIVE AND LET DIE: A TRIB- 

UTE TO PAUL MCCARTNEY 

April 7-10 • Baltimore 

Who needs the Lonely 

Hearts Club Band playing 

behind them? Tony Kishman, 

known as the world’s 

best McCartney look- and 

sound-alike, will be backed 

by the Baltimore Symphony 

Orchestra instead. 

bsomusic.org 

TRIBUTE TO COLE PORTER 

April 8-10 • Milwaukee 

Marvin Hamlisch will 

conduct the Milwaukee 

Symphony Orchestra as it 

performs hits written and 

composed by one of the 

most renowned tunesmiths 

of the 20th century. mso.org

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RePEaT 

Utensil Set 

$13; to-goware.com 

5. WEWOOD 

CHRONO 

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LET'S GO 

Brrr... when the 

temps drop, I join 

the gym 

Rent a canoe and 

hit the Overseas 

Paddling Trail 

for a nine-day, 

111-mile trip 

from Key Largo 

to Key West. dep. 

state.fl.us 

Hit the poker 

tables at the 

brand-new 

Cosmopolitan 

of Las Vegas. 

cosmopolitan 

lasvegas.com 

FOOD 

...and poker 

chips 

...and beads 

Head to Aspen/ 

Snowmass 

(221 miles from 

Denver) for a 

week of worldclass 

skiing. 

aspensnowmass 

.com 

Get in the 

carnival spirit 

at New Orleans’ 

wild Mardi 

Gras parades. 

mardigrasnew 

orleans.com 

Give Me a Break 

Not sure what to do for your college 

vacation? We can help. 

Even in the glitzy 

city of Miami you 

can sleep cheap. 

We’re talking 

$17.95/night at 

the South Beach 

Hostel. south 

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MEAL TIMES On the go or taking it slow, we’ve got the food to fit your schedule 

2 MINUTES 

Lapping up a 

cherry shell cone 

at Miami’s Wall’s 

Old Fashioned Ice 

Cream 

I was raised by 

polar bears 

10 MINUTES 

Leisurely licking 

three scoops of 

Swiss Chocolate 

at Kopp’s 

Frozen Custard in 

Milwaukee 

EVEN 

IN THE FREEZING 

COLD? 

WORK UP 

A SWEAT 

I'M A SUCKER FOR 

PLASTIC STUFF 

LIKE CUPS... 

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Enjoying the 

grilled chicken 

combo with peach 

fried pie at downtown 

Atlanta’s The 

Varsity drive-in 

FLOWCHART 

To relieve 

stress between 

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PAYING YOUR 

TUITION? 

4 HOURS 

Picking your 

way through the 

24-course meal at 

Washington, DC’s 

Vidalia 

Mind — I tutor 

kids at the 

middle school 

Help public 

school kids 

in NYC build 

literacy skills 

through reading, 

writing and 

craft projects. 

newyorkcares.org 

Swing a hammer 

with Habitat for 

Humanity while 

you rehab houses 

in Washington 

DC’s Ivy City 

neighborhood. 

dchabitat.org 

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MONEYBAGS 

Body — jazzercise 

instructor 

at the Y 

CITY 

SLICKER 

OR 

COUNTRY 

COUSIN? 

Help Sierra Club 

workers build a 

1.2-mile stretch 

of the Arizona 

National Scenic 

Trail 75 miles 

from Phoenix. 

aztrail.org 

Head to Cancun 

with StudentCity 

travel company, 

which offers 

fancy resort 

stays and allinclusive 

bashes. 

studentcity.com 

4.5 HOURS 

Feasting field-side 

on a Denver-area 

farm with Meadow 

Lark Farm Dinners

A toast for all seasons. 

To celebrate spring and National Peanut Month, have the 

world’s biggest, best gourmet peanuts delivered direct 

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LOS ANGELES 

Soaptopia This brand 

specializes in colorful 

"junk free" handmade 

soaps with cheeky names 

like Oatmeal and Clover 

Over and Over, Divine 

Dreamsicle and Blue 

Velvet. Its Venice shop 

is like a candy store for 

bath goodies. $6.50 per bar; 

soaptopia.com 

BEAUTY 

Why limit yourself to department 

or drugstore brands when you can pick 

up one-of-a-kind, locally made beauty 

products? We scoured AirTran Airways’ 

destinations to find the best homespun, 

get-gorgeous goods. 

BY CHRISTINA KALLERY 

NEW YORK 

Soap and Paper Factory 

Handmade in a New York 

factory, this eco-friendly 

line offers scented stationery, 

soap, soy candles 

and solid perfumes (shown 

above). Pick some up at 

its fragrant factory store 

in Tappan, NY (27 miles 

from downtown New York). 

soapandpaperfactory.com 

Local Looks 


BALTIMORE 

Monave Mineral Makeup 

This Baltimore-based line 

features natural mineral 

cosmetics and skincare in 

recycled packaging. Standouts 

include vegan minilipsticks 

and a skin-pampering 

honey-clay cleanser. For 

some personal tips, make 

an appointment at the Fell's 

Point studio. monave.com 

DETROIT 

Cass Corridor Brand Curl 

Up and Dye Salon recently 

launched this eco-conscious 

hair- and skincare line, the 

name of which pays tribute 

to a local arts district. 

Offerings, from a vitamin 

C cleanser to conditioning 

shampoo, are organic, biodegradable 

and recyclable. 

curlupanddyedetroit.com 

CHICAGO 

Mojo Spa It makes sense 

that this Windy City spa off ers 

some of the yummiest bath and 

beauty con concoctions around: Founder 

Amanda Kezios K worked as a personal 

chef before befor launching the line. Menu 

items include inc Vanilla Cupcake Tub 

Treats, Yellow Ye Cake Soap Slice and 

Lemon Lust Face & Body Scrub, 

plus a tantalizing array of 

makeup, ma skin and haircare. 

mojospa.com 

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Fortnum & Mason. Not only is 

our fine selection of food, wine 

and gifts available online at 

www.fortnumandmason.com, 

but you’ll find our world-famous 

tea served on every AirTran 

Airways flight too. 

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FUN & GAMES 

Air Time 

A new trampoline park in San 

Francisco has people bouncing 

off the walls. House of Air owner 

David Schaeffer jumps at the 

chance to spread the word. 

Just how massive is HOA? “It’s more 

than 21,000 square feet. The Army 

originally built it in 1921 as an aircraft 

hangar for Crissy Field. We added 

3,000-plus square feet by building two 

event rooms, an offi ce and a catwalk 

for customers to watch the action. We 

have 67 trampolines for more than 

8,000 square feet of bouncing space. The peak of our building is 43 feet 

high. The entire front facade is a bi-folding glass door 20 feet high. The 

building is so large that it creates an illusion that you're outside.” 

What is the craziest trick a non-professional guest has done? “A few people 

have landed double backfl ips in the Matrix, the large trampoline court. 

It blows my mind every time.” 

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“Classic cocktails at this Capitol 

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“At this Belltown spot, you can 

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“The espresso martini—made 

with Caff é Vita java—packs a 

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sweet enough.” 1117 12th Ave; 

206-709-7674 

4. LIBERTY 

“This Capitol Hill pick serves 

Stumptown Coff ee and has 

brilliant barista-bartenders who 


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Brookfield, IL (10 miles 

from Chicago) 

Forget tokens or quarters. 

A $15 door fee allows 

for unlimited play (open 

until 2am) on more than 

200 games, including 

“I-can’t-believe-I’m-oldenough-to-remember-this” 

titles like Q-Bert, Joust 

and Asteroids. galloping 

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Laser Edge 

Clinton Township, MI 

(26 miles from Detroit) 

Saying “You’re it” isn’t 

nearly as satisfying as 

blasting an opponent with 

a laser gun while donning a 

battle suit and maneuvering 

through mist-filled 

passageways. What's more, 

this 11,000-square-foot, 

dual-level arena is open 

'til midnight on weekends. 

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Gilbert Table Tennis Center 

Los Angeles 

Just $7 gets you unlimited 

ping-pong play (open 

until 10pm). Don’t have a 

partner? Request one of 

two robots, which can be 

programmed to match your 

velocity, spin and frequency. 

gilbertpingpong.com 

like to get creative. Order on the 

bartender’s whim, and enjoy 

your singular creation.” 517 15th 

Ave East; 206-323-9898; libertybars.com 

5. THE DILLER ROOM 

“A neon ‘Hotel’ sign points to this 

former speakeasy/cabaret, which 

makes small-batch roasts for its 

own espresso-infused vodka. 

Slide into a red leather seat and 

order The Drunken Roman, with 

espresso vodka, a shot of Stella 

espresso and mocha powder 

topped with steamed Irish 

cream.” 1224 First Ave; 206-624-1299 

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LET'S GO 

What is the craziest trick 

you’ve done? “I convinced our 

investors to lend us the money 

for construction. That, and 

a Misty 540 [an off -axis front 

fl ip with a half twist] with a 

trampoline snowboard. I’m 

working on a D Spin 720 [an 

off -axis backfl ip with a twist].” 

What’s the crowd like? “It 

largely depends on the time 

of day. Before 3pm we specialize 

in younger children and 

parents. In the afternoon and 

early evening, the older kids 

and teens come in. The adults 

storm the trampolines after 

6pm (we’re open until 10pm 

weekdays, 11pm weekends). 

Sometimes when the conditions 

are right, we have a 

crazy hour when young teens 

and adults are both here—the 

Olympics has nothing on the 

intensity of a teens vs. adults 

trampoline dodgeball game!” 

When is the most popular time 

to check it out? “We sell out 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 

a week or two in advance.” 

Any last words? “Imagine the 

most fun you could possibly 

have in public. Now add 

trampolines. That’s what 

House of Air is like every day.” 

The alwayscaffeinated 

Rose 

Tosti writes 

Seattle Weekly’s 

coffee column, 

“Spilling the 

Beans,” and pens 

her own blog, The 

Buzz Around Town 

(soloespresso 

.blogspot.com).

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Companion & Cooking Manual 

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Frankies Spuntino (meaning “informal 

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café. Their entire Italian-American menu 

is adapted here, including meatballs the 

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catfish, collard greens, 

sweet tea and other homestyle 

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Owner John Ferrell compiled 

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Atlanta’s a big city with an extraordinary 

number of neighborhoods. 

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Fulda, Germany, this is one on of two existing 

ninth-century manuscript copies of 

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1. DOWNTOWN 

Main tourism district 

hotspot: The Fountain 

of Rings at Centennial 

Olympic Park, boasting 

251 computer-controlled 

water jets, 410 

fog jets, and 1,004 

lights bulbs. 

centennialpark.com 

4. OLD FOURTH WARD 

The former industrial 

center of the city 

hotspot: 4th and 

Swift, where Chef 

Jay Swift’s menu of 

traditional comfort food 

features farm-to-table 

ingredients. 

4thandswift.com 

7. MIDTOWN 

Thriving museum and 

theater hub 

hotspot: The Woodruff 

Arts Center, home to 

the High Museum of 

Art, Alliance Theatre 

and the Atlanta 

Symphony Orchestra. 

woodruffcenter.org 

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check out: Harmonia Macrocosmica, 

1661, , by yAndreas 

Cellarius. This astronomical 

atlas depicts the world systems 

of Ptolemy, Nicolaus Copernicus and 

Tycho Brahe, illustrated with handcolored 

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Artists’ community in 

historic warehouse 

district 

hotspot: The highceilinged 

Marcia Wood 

Gallery, one of Atlanta’s 

finest contemporary art 

venues. marciawood 

gallery.com 

5. INMAN PARK 

Atlanta’s first planned 

suburb, with Victorian 

houses and beautiful 

tree-lined streets 

hotspot: Parish, 

renowned for its 

modern takes on 

Southern-inspired fare. 

parishatl.com 

8. WEST SIDE 

Buzzing design district 

hotspot: The mixeduse 

White Provision 

development, home to 

restaurants, galleries, 

design firms, furniture 

showrooms and a 

salon. white 

provision.com 

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3. SWEET AUBURN 

National Historic Landmark 

going through 

revitalization 

hotspot: The birth 

home of Dr. Martin 

Luther King Jr., which 

you can visit on a park 

ranger-led tour. 

nps.gov/malu 

6. VIRGINIA HIGHLAND 

An eclectic mix of 

shops, eateries and 

lively night spots 

hotspot: Blind Willie's, 

a blues club with a few 

noteworthy slogans, 

including “It Ain’t Easy 

Bein’ Sleazy.” blind 

williesblues.com 

9. BUCKHEAD 

Upscale shopping 

and dining haven often 

called the "Beverly Hills 

of the South” 

hotspot: Bistro Niko, 

one of Esquire’s Top 20 

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WITHOUT RESERVATIONS 

So you 

went on vacation, 

stayed at a familyowned 

B&B or small 

boutique hotel, and now 

you’re fantasizing about 

opening your own. 

Well, you can. 

BY ALLISON WEISS 

ENTREKIN 

NINETEEN YEARS AGO, KEVIN AND JOANNE ROBERTSON WERE 

among the frontrunners in the New York City rat race. Kevin was 

a successful investment banker, and Joanne was an executive at a 

major advertising firm. One spring, they 

took a vacation to Joanne’s native Montego 

Bay, Jamaica, where her contractor brother 

asked them to visit some beachfront property 

he planned to develop into condos. Maybe 

it was the warm breeze—or maybe the buzz 

from their lunchtime cocktails—but the Robertsons took one look at 

the land and saw the perfect backdrop for a boutique resort. And they 

wanted to create it. 

It would just be a two-year detour, they promised each other. 

Joanne’s brother would develop the resort, which they decided to 

name Coyaba (a native Arawak word for “heaven”); they’d get it up 

and running and then sell it for a profit. But it wasn’t long before 

PERMANENT VACATION 

they had children, and the Robertsons decided to run the 50-room 

The Robertsons work in 

paradise at Coyaba Resort 

hotel for a few extra years so their kids could spend a bit of their 

Jamaica (shown above) 


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youth playing barefoot in the sun. It 

wasn’t until the hotel finally turned 

a profit four years after they opened 

it that the Robertsons realized 

their detour might actually be their 

destination. “We agreed that if we 

could make enough money to send 

the kids to college, we’d stay,” Kevin 

says. Well, they’re still in Jamaica— 

and their oldest child is filling out 

college applications. 

The Robertsons admit that 

many of their New York friends are 

envious of their story, and it’s easy 

to see why. Today’s typical desk-job 

environment—overworked employees, 

widespread layoffs—makes the 

idea of earning money while living 

in a beautiful locale and controlling 

your own destiny undeniably 

appealing. And as independent 

boutique hotels and inns (usually with 150 rooms or fewer) 

continue to rise in popularity, more and more travelers are sharing 

glasses of wine with the person who actually owns the place 

where they’re staying. With that familiarity comes an assumption 

of feasibility: “I bet I could do it, too!” 

Those who have made a go of it say it’s not a job for the frail. 

Climbing stairs, fixing pipes and carrying heavy trays is all part 

of a day’s work—which can easily run 15 hours. The profession is 

also not for those who care about privacy. “Everything you do is 

in front of the eyes of customers, so you really do live in a glass 

house,” Kevin says. 

SO HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO START YOUR 

own boutique hotel? It seems the answers are as varied as the 

properties that fall under this description. 

Are you renovating an existing building (less 

expensive) or starting from scratch (more)? Do 

you have 20 rooms or 50? Are you hiring highlevel 

employees to help manage the property, 

or are you doing it all yourself? What kinds of 

amenities are you providing? These factors, 

plus the prices in your geographic location, 

will determine your startup costs, but boutique 

hotel advisor John Sears has one piece of 

advice: “If you think you have enough money 

to get into the hotel business, double it before 

you start.” 

And don’t just consider the pre-opening 

costs—once you’re in business, your mailbox 

will be stuffed with bills. There are employees 

to pay (housekeeping, maintenance, bookkeeping, 

front desk), utility bills and costly 

insurance premiums. Depending on the size 

and scope of your hotel, these monthly 

expenses can total anywhere from 

$5,000 to $100,000. 

The amount of time it takes to 

see a profit depends on the amount of 

money you invest, but successful owners 

can find themselves in the black 

after three to five years. Some took out 

loans while others, like the Robertsons, 

had silent family investors who infused 

the project with $4.8 million. Jamie 

Barber, owner of the 15-room Half 

Moon Bay Inn in Half Moon Bay, CA, 

partnered on the $2.3 million venture 

with friends—and came to regret it. “It 

was a huge mistake that resulted in a 

civil trial,” she says, cautioning wouldbe 

hoteliers to choose their financial 

associations wisely. 

In spite of her legal problems, Barber’s 

annual revenue is now $275,000 a 

INN CONTROL (top) Dinie year, and the value of her once-desolate 

and Carl Glassman, keepers 

of Wedgwood Inn; (below) property has skyrocketed 200%. She 

Rooms at Half Moon Bay Inn 

pays herself a modest salary of $36,000 

reflect owner Jamie Barber’s 

Old World sensibilities. a year—but she and her friends always 

have a great place to stay in one of the 

top vacation destinations on the West Coast. 

As is always the case with real estate, location is of utmost 

importance. Carl Glassman, who owns and lives in the 26-room 

Wedgwood Inn in New Hope, PA, is fond of saying, “Your house 

is your business, and your business is your house.” In other words, 

choose your property wisely. You want to be where tourism is steady 

and real estate prices are bound to go up. “You pay for a prime 

location, but you pay every day for a poor location,” Glassman says. 

As you design your hotel, aim to provide something unique 

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to the market—but in your attempt to 

make a splash, don’t forget to make sure 

the nuts and bolts are in place. The 

Robertsons recall the chaotic first years, 

when décor and flare seemed paramount 

and controls and systems secondary. If 

they had to do it over, they’d turn their 

model upside-down—putting the correct 

staff and contingency plans in place before 

worrying about what music to play in 

the lobby. 

Of course, marketing is also a major 

factor, and most owners are grateful for 

the way the internet has helped level the 

playing field. Online guest reviews are 

electronic gold, search engines can be as 

helpful as travel agents, and Facebook 

posts are the billboards of the modern age. 

Maureen McQuade says she recognized 

this, which is one of the reasons she retired 

after 30 years tending to the 57-room Inn 

by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, ME. 

“There are new things out there like 

Twitter and Facebook and keeping up with 

those things is important—and I wasn’t 

keeping up,” she says. “It was a good time 

to step aside.” 

For their part, the Robertsons are 

still trying 

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PICTURE 

BY ADAM K. RAYMOND 

ILLUSTRATION BY ANDRAS BARANYAI 


A successful film festival 

is made of more than 

just good movies. From 

the revenue-generating 

sponsorships to the 

work of passionate 

volunteers, here’s 

a look at what 

goes on behind 

the screens.

PRIOR TO EVERY MOVIE AT THE 

Milwaukee Film Festival, a shot of 

a stuffy, 1940s boardroom appears 

onscreen. There’s a boring painting 

of trees above a marble fireplace, 

boring old men in suits sitting 

around a table, and it’s all in boring 

black and white. This movie could 

be boring. But then the shot cuts 

to the room’s door, which says 

“Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” in bold 

blue letters. There will be color. 

Before the viewer has a chance 

to figure out how that splash of blue 

snuck its way into the monochrome 

picture, a craggy-faced old man 

announces the name of this 

thing everyone’s watching: “The 

Milwaukee Film Festival sponsor 

trailer 2010!” 

For the next two minutes and 

44 seconds, dozens of corporate 

logos in neon orange and glowing 

red appear on the meeting table, the 

ceiling—even a bald man’s head—as 

a story of love and murder is told 

around them. When it’s over, David 

Wise is grinning. 

“The festival has done a 

phenomenal job with the sponsor 

trailer,” says Wise, the marketing 

director of the Milwaukee Journal 

Sentinel, the city’s largest newspaper. 

This is the second straight year the 

paper has served as the festival’s presenting 

sponsor, and the quality of 

this trailer—which is screened before 

all of the festival’s films—along with 

the exposure it offers, are part of the 

reason why. “When it comes to 

sponsorship opportunities, 

the visuals a film can 

deliver are unparalleled,” 

Wise says. 

For the Milwaukee Film 

Festival, treating sponsors 

well isn’t a courtesy—it’s a necessity. 

“Without sponsors, there would 

be no film festival,” says Jonathan 

Jackson, the executive director of 

MFF, which attracted 30,000 people 

last year (50% growth from the 


previous year) with 192 films that 

Jackson says emphasize “the communication 

of ideas about worlds 

beyond our own.” 

THE MFF IS JUST ONE OF 

hundreds of film festivals held across 

the US every year. They range from 

star-studded affairs like Sundance, 

which annually attracts 40,000 

cinephiles to Park City, UT, to quirky, 

niche festivals, like the Noir City 

Film Festival in San Francisco. At 

nearly all film festivals, screenings 

are merely part of the program, 

which also typically includes panels 

and lectures with the common goal 

of encouraging a love of film. “What 

we’re trying to build is a cultural 

institution. Our long-term goal is 

to be able to make the same impact 

around film that an art museum 

does for art or that a symphony does 

for music,” Jackson says. 

Like most art museums and 

symphonies, the majority of film 

festivals are either nonprofits or 

making very little money. Most of 

the money in their operating budgets 

comes from corporate sponsorships 

and entry fees paid by filmmakers, 

while the rest is made in ticket sales, 

membership fees and philanthropic 

donations. As quickly as the money 

comes in, it’s sent back out, spent 

on necessities like theater and party 

venue rentals, staff, marketing and 

awards. “After paying everything 

off, I don’t think any film festival is 

getting anyone rich,” says Jeremy 

Taylor, publisher of Film 

Festival Today. 

“Raising money is the 

most challenging thing we 

do,” says Nancy Schafer, 

executive director of New York’s 

Tribeca Film Festival. Founded 

in 2001 by Robert De Niro, Craig 

Hatkoff and his producing partner 

Jane Rosenthal, the Tribeca Film 

Festival has grown into one of the 

world’s largest, attracting 410,000

BUSINESS 

people to 396 screenings and 

additional free events in 2010. It’s 

been able to achieve that prominence 

partly because of sponsors, 

who account for 85% of the festival’s 

operating budget. In order to attract 

new sponsors and keep the old 

ones coming back, Schafer says, the 

festival has to provide more than the 

typical package of a few signs and 

an ad in a brochure. “If we have a 

sponsor who’s interested in social 

documentaries, we might hold some 

panels around those types of films or 

ask them to sponsor an award that 

would really help them bring home 

their message,” she says. 

Charles Judson, communications 

director for the Atlanta Film 

Festival, which attracts more than 

20,000 people, says giving sponsors 

more than they expect is one of the 

best ways to raise money. “For a lot 

of companies, signage is OK, but 

we’re always working to find more 

organic ways to integrate sponsors,” 

he says. Take, for example, the 

channel ReelzChannel, a sponsor 

at last year’s ATLFF. In addition to 

logo placement, ReelzChannel took 

over the filmmaker’s lounge. “We 

set up TVs and [had] their content 

running the whole time,” Judson 

says. “Those kinds of things make 

“ In the nine years since [the Tribeca 

Film Festival] launched, [it] has 

generated more than $600 million 

in economic activity for New York.” 


WATCH AND LEARN A “Tribeca 

Talks: After the Movie” discussion at 

the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. 

the festival more interactive and 

more memorable for the sponsor 

and attendees.” 

For festivals like Tribeca, where 

tickets can range from $8 for a single 

screening to more than $1,200 for an 

all-access pass, ticket sales make up 

a modest portion (15%) of operating 

expenses. But for small operations 

like Shriekfest in Los Angeles, tickets 

are the main cash source. Founded 

in 2001 by actress Denise Gossett, 

Shriekfest is one of the oldest horror 

festivals in the country. Last year’s 

event drew between 5,000 and 7,000 

people to its nearly 40 screenings, 

while accomplishing something very 

few of the larger festivals ever do: It 

turned a profit. 

“The first year we lost a little bit 

of money, but we’ve made a profit 

every year since,” Gossett says. That 

profit came from tickets, which

cost $8 per film, and filmmaker entry fees that range from 

$20 to $50. Because Shriekfest is appealing to a specific 

community, Gossett says it’s been easy to market. “We get 

tons of word-of-mouth referrals, and every time we have a press 

release, every horror website will post it,” she says. “Now that we’ve been around for 11 

years, people know who we are.” 

WHEN IT COMES TO STAFFING FOR FESTIVALS, MANY ORGANIZERS RELY ON ENTHUSIastic 

volunteers. The Tribeca Film Festival uses 1,500 volunteers a year and Atlanta 

Film Festival uses around 200. “They help with everything from filmmaker hospitality 

to putting up posters around town to helping clean up the theaters after screenings,” 

Judson says. “It’s so important to have help from these people who really love film.” 

After raising money and organizing the events, organizers must turn their attention 

to another critical mission: getting butts in seats. One way they get the word out 

is by leveraging relationships with partners in the media. As the presenting sponsor of 

the Milwaukee Film Festival, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal runs dozens of print and 

web ads in the lead-up to the festival. 

The Tribeca Film Festival runs print ads with its media partners like The New York 

Times and Time Out New York magazine, but it’s an advertising-world partner that’s 

proven the festival’s best marketing tool: “We’re partners with Ogilvy & Mather [the 

MOVIE PREVIEWS 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S COMING UP IN THE WORLD 

OF FILM FESTIVALS. 

DC INDEPENDENT 

FILM FESTIVAL 

Washington, DC 

March 3-13 

Held in tandem with the 

DC Independent Music 

Festival, this event screens 

independent fare on its way 

to the big boys like Sundance, 

Cannes and Toronto. 

dciff.org 

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL 

FILM FESTIVAL 

Miami 

March 4-13 

Featuring movies made everywhere 

from Cuba to Iceland to 

Iran, this fest also features free 

al fresco screenings on the 

beach and Artopia, an event 

that blends art, music, fashion, 

film and performance. 

miamifilmfestival.com 

ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL 

Ann Arbor, MI 

March 22-27 

Established in 1963, this is 

North America’s longestrunning 

indie and experimental 

film festival. This year will have 

nearly 200 movie screenings, 

including animation, documentary 

and performance-based 

works. aafilmfest.org 

BOSTON UNDERGROUND 

FILM FESTIVAL 

Boston 

March 24-31 

Held at Kendall Square 

Cinema in Cambridge, this is 

the only film festival around 

that calls itself a “celebration 

of the bizarre and insane” 

and awards a frightening 

bunny statue to its winners. 

bostonunderground.org 

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 

New York 

April 20 to May 1 

Stick around after screenings 

at this celebrity-packed 

festival co-founded by Robert 

De Niro—the director, cast and 

crew are often there to answer 

questions. Non-film highlights 

include the Family Festival 

Street Fair on Greenwich 

Street. tribecafilm.com 

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL 

Atlanta 

April 28 to May 7 

Celebrating its 35th year, ATLFF 

is a qualifying festival for the 

Academy Award’s Best Live 

Action Narrative Short and Best 

Animated Short categories. 

Last year’s event attracted 

almost 1,700 submissions 

from more than 75 countries. 

atlantafilmfestival.com 


international ad agency], and they come up 

with a new campaign for us each year that 

really emphasizes New York,” Schafer says. 

Previous slogans for the festival have included 

“If A Film Can Make It Here, It Can Make It 

Anywhere” and “Even The City That’s Seen It 

All Hasn’t Seen This.” Schafer says the point 

of the campaigns is to really push the point 

that “the experience you can have here is 

uniquely New York.” 

While the festivals in Milwaukee and 

New York focus on print ads and traditional 

campaigns to create buzz, the Atlanta Film 

Festival is venturing into social networks like 

Twitter and Facebook, where micro-targeting 

can be the difference between an empty 

theater and full one. “Social media allows us 

to hyper-target communities that feel underserved. 

When the right groups hear about a 

women’s film, for example, they’ll come out 

and support it,” Judson says. 

Filling seats isn’t only in the interest of 

the host organizations—the cities want it, 

too. When the Tribeca Film Festival started, 

it was supposed to be a one-year event that 

would bring business back to lower Manhattan 

following the attack on the World Trade 

Center. The first year was such a success 

that organizers decided to bring it back each 

April—and the city is surely glad they did. In 

the nine years since it launched, the festival 

has generated more than $600 million in 

economic activity for New York and brought 

in 300 million visitors. In addition to the 

many screenings, panels and workshops, 

organizers also stage a one-day street fair that 

attracts 350,000 to a small stretch of pavement 

in the West Village. “The businesses down 

there have come to rely on the street fair as a 

second Christmas,” Schafer says. 

Schafer adds that while festivals 

everywhere are “experimenting with ways to 

find new audiences for independent films 

through distribution and online viewings... 

[the festivals themselves] are still the ideal way 

to find larger audiences for films.” 

Full theaters are a great way to attract 

more sponsors, which is what Jackson hopes 

to do for the Milwaukee Film Festival. And 

he knows just how to do it: “It’s all about the 

sponsor trailer.”

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GRILL MASTER At Shamshiri, a large 

window allows diners to watch kebabs 

being cooked over an open flame.

After installing its first video game in the mid-’70s, Funspot rode the arcade wave 

where the world’s best classic gamers gather to break records. BY ADAM K RAYMOND 


to the end of its golden age in the ’80s. Today, it’s a temple of pixelated nostalgia 

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n Nov. 18, 

2010, on a 

typically 

frozen day in Weirs 

Beach, NH, Jason 

Cram did something 

that no person before 

him had ever done. 

He scored 38,248,380 

points on the classic 

arcade game Zoo 

Keeper, setting a 

world record and 

accomplishing a goal 

he’d spent thousands 

of hours and 

hundreds of dollars 

to reach. 

Today, there’s less pressure. Cram isn’t playing Zoo Keeper—he’s teaching it. And 

I’m his student. The premise of the game is simple, if a little unrealistic: The player 

controls a smiley little redhead named Zeke, whose girlfriend, Zelda, is being held 

hostage by a monkey. To make matters worse, this malicious monkey has unlocked 

all of the cages, releasing rhinos, snakes, elephants, camels and lions to hinder Zeke’s 

cause. The boy’s mission is to recapture the animals and rescue Zelda. My mission is 

to keep him alive. And also, on Cram’s advice, to not follow the game’s rules. “You’re 

supposed to trap all the animals in cages, but that’s not the way you score the most 

points,” he says. “You’ve got to let them out, then jump over them.” 


This is my first time playing Zoo Keeper, and doing it in front of the world’s great- 

est player has got my left eyelid doing that twitchy thing it does when I get nervous. I 

grew up playing classic games like Tetris, Space Invaders and Centipede, but not the 

way they were meant to be played. I played on TVs, laptops and phones, controlling the 

game with a touchscreen or a crumb-filled keyboard. Since I was wearing diapers during 

the arcade boom of the ’80s, I wasn’t able to play games in arcades while listening 

to Culture Club—until I did what every classic game fan should do: I went to Funspot, 

the world’s largest arcade and home to the American Classic Arcade Museum. 

Funspot is a paradise of wholesome pleasures, with bowling, bingo and, coming this 


summer, a zipline park. It opened in Weirs 

Beach (part of the city of Laconia) in 1952, 20 

years before Pong was released, with an indoor 

mini-golf course as its main attraction. In 1964, 

owner Bob Lawton bought 21 acres, adding 

a driving range and two theme parks (now 

closed)—but no addition was as important as 

its first arcade game: Atari’s Tank II. “It was 

mid ’75 or ’76,” Lawton says. “That game took 

in more than all of our other games combined.” 

Tank II was like a Porsche among Pintos, 

hypnotizing teenagers while filling Lawton’s 

pockets. “The next summer we brought in 

Sea Wolf, which made $90 a day, and Indy 4, 

which brought in $140 a day. That’s when we 

knew the direction we needed to go,” he says. 

According to the History of Computing 

Project, the years from 1971 to 1983 were “the 

golden age of video games.” During that time, 

there were 10,000 video game arcades in 

the US, says former American Amusement 

Machine Association president Michael 

Rudowicz. Funspot rode the wave of video 

arcade fever, opening outposts throughout 

the state and one in Florida (all have since 

closed). “You couldn’t keep people out in those 

years,” Lawton says. 

And then Nintendo and Sega Mega 

Drive/Genesis arrived in the mid- to late-’80s, 

allowing kids to play games without being 

encumbered by, say, pants. As home console 

gaming grew, arcades began to die. By 2003, 

the number had dwindled to roughly 2,500. 

In 1996, Gary Vincent, a Funspot 

employee since 1981, suggested gathering all 

of the dusty classic arcade games into one 

room and turning it into a museum. The 

American Classic Arcade Museum was born. 

Fifteen years later, the museum is a cave 

of nostalgia and dull red lights that attracts 

gaming fans from around the world. Some 280 

CONTROL ROOM 

The American Classic 

Arcade Museum, 

located on the third 

floor of Funspot, 

is home to about 

280 classic arcade 

games.

arcade games are crammed onto 

the third floor of Funspot (as well 

as 150 games in storage, awaiting 

donations to be restored), each one 

bleeping and blooping, screeching 

and howling, zoinking and bashing 

as if ALF was still on TV. 

Unlike most museums, this one 

can’t be fully appreciated without 

touching the exhibits, and there’s 

a lot to get your hands on. Among 

the army of games are 139 joysticks, 

37 steering wheels, nine guns and 

four periscopes. There are also four 

types of Donkey Kong, six kinds of 

Pac-Man and 23 pinball machines. 

There are puzzle games, outer 

space games and even one game 

that challenges you to serve beer to 

thirsty patrons as fast as you can. 

The small portion of the museum 

not covered by games is plastered 

with classic posters and kitschy 

memorabilia, and the speakers 

“Arcade games 

were meant to 

be played in an 

arcade, with kids 

running around, 

people watching 

you play and all 

these distracting 

sounds.” 

THE OLD BALL GAME 

Video isn’t the only high-scoring game in town. Pinball has the nostalgia racket 

locked at these museums and arcades. By Ronnie Koenig 

PACIFIC 

PINBALL MUSEUM 

Alameda, CA (27 

miles from San 

Francisco) 

Play the world’s 

only clear pinball 

machine (an old 

electromechanical 

model) at this 

museum highlighting 

the art, science 

and history of the 

game. 

Games: About 90 

machines (from a 

collection of 800) 

You’ll flip for: Avatar, 

the latest from 

Stern (the only 

remaining pinball 

producer), released 

last October. 

pacificpinball.org 

SEATTLE 


Seattle 

This former 

personal collection 

of husband-andwife 

flipper fans 

(plus a few from 

friends and 

donations) opened 

to the public last 

September and 

is simply a fun 

place to play some 

pinball. 

Games: 30 

You’ll flip for: 

Rack-A-Ball, a 

1962 Gottlieb 

machine with a 

billiards theme. 

Facebook: Seattle 

Pinball Museum 

NATIONAL 



Highlights of 

this brand-new 

museum include 

a walk-through 

exhibit depicting 

the first 140 years 

of pinball, and 

explains how the 

game evolved from 

the French version 

bagatelle. 

Games: 100-125 


Kingpin, a Roaring 

Twenties gangsterthemed 

game. 

There are only 

nine in existence. 

nationalpinball 

museum.org 

PINBALL 

HALL OF FAME 

Las Vegas 

Owned by the 

Las Vegas Pinball 

Collectors Club, 

this nonprofit 

museum’s new 

space boasts 

10,000 square feet 

filled with games 

primarily from the 

’60s, ’70s and ’80s. 

Games: More than 

300 


The Pinball Circus, 

an early-’90s 

prototype with a 

four-level playing 

field. There are 

only 2 in the world. 

pinballmuseum.org 

SILVERBALL 

MUSEUM 

Asbury Park, NJ (68 

miles from NY) 

The boardwalk is 

the perfect location 

for owner Robert 

Ilvento’s collection, 

which is annotated 

with historical info. 

Games: 200 

You’ll flip for: A 

1977 electromechanical 

Evil Knievel 

machine. Only 155 

were made before 

the technology 

changed to solid 

state (with transistors, 

integrated 

circuits and printed 

circuit boards). 

silverballmuseum 

.com 


cycle through a playlist of artists 

whose careers probably didn’t 

last as long as a can of Aqua Net. 

Walking around this altar to Atari 

with a pocket full of tokens makes 

me feel like I’ve just stepped out of a 

DeLorean in 1985. 

“I PRETTY MUCH SPENT MY ENTIRE 

childhood at the arcade,” Cram 

tells me. After falling away from 

games as a teen, he and his wife, 

Anna, stopped by Funspot on a 

whim about a decade ago. “We 

haven’t left since,” he says. Today, 

the 32-year-old auto mechanic 

and his 33-year-old electronics 

technician wife are among the 

best classic gamers in the world. 

Jason holds eight world records on 

games like Congo Bongo, Kozmik 

Krooz’r, Lazarian and, of course, 

Zoo Keeper. Anna is second place 

in several games and holds two 

pinball records. 

Both are part of a community 

that treats Funspot 

like sacred ground. Every 

summer, hundreds of 

gamers in Konami T-shirts 

converge on Weirs Beach for the 

International Classic Video Game 

Tournament, which appeared in 

The King of Kong, the 2007 documentary 

about two guys attempting 

to win the Donkey Kong world 

record. (If you want to know the 

world records of pretty much any 

game, just ask Twin Galaxies, an 

organization that tracks them with 

an astonishing degree of detail. 

Curious what the high score for 

Zoo Keeper was before Cram broke 

it? The website will tell you it was 

35,732,870, set by Cram’s brother 

Shawn on Feb. 8, 2004.) 

“We’re like a big family,” Anna 

says of the hardcore group of classic 

gamers. It’s a family that’s largely 

male and middle-aged. Most of the 

faces on Funspot’s Wall of Fame 

belong to guys who broader society 

might label as nerds. They’re 

computer programmers, bank 

comptrollers and physicians. And,

to some degree, they’re all hungry 

for a taste of their childhood. 

“If you walk into a room, turn 

on an arcade game and fire up some 

’80s music, you can’t help but be 

transported back to being a kid. It’s 

like a time machine,” says Victor 

Laurel, a 39-year-old IT architect 

and classic game disciple on his 

first trip to the holy land. Laurel’s 

obsession has led him to purchase 

28 arcade games (more than his 

house can hold). The appeal, he 

says, lies in their ability to transport 

him back to the days of stuffing 

his face with candy while burning 

through quarters at Shaky’s. 

But nostalgia isn’t the only 

draw; it’s about the kind of 

gameplay, too. “I don’t want to 

say games were simpler back then 

because they can actually be much 

more complex than modern games,” 

Jason says. “But older games are 

definitely less intense.” (Anna, 

for example, likes memory games 

that challenge people to remember 

where things are.) 

Perhaps this is because of what 

hindsight reveals as bare-bones 

approaches. In Q*bert, you make 

an orange bug-eyed cartoon jump 

around blocks on a pyramid. In 

Food Fight, you control a boy 

named Charley Chuck who’s 

trying to eat an ice cream cone 

before it melts. Neither of those 

games contains anything close 


IF YOU BUILD IT... 

Funspot was the 

brainchild of Bob 

Lawton. 

to the graphics or the immersive 

worlds of popular modern games 

like Call of Duty, but they can be 

just as captivating. Using only one 

button and one joystick to figure out 

strategy, learn patterns and master 

the speed of Tetris is a completely 

different experience from using the 

14 buttons on an Xbox controller to 

go to war with an army of hungry 

zombies. Classic gamers don’t need 

or want life-like graphics, cinematic 

camera work and orchestral music. 

It’s a different kind of escape, 

similar to the simplicity people 

look for in retro 8-bit music or 

cross-stitching. 

They’re also after an experience 

that’s more personal than trading 

insults with an anonymous teenager 

on a headset. As my game of Zoo 

Keeper is quickly and embarrassingly 

coming to an end, a child, 

who’s probably tired of hearing his 

dad ramble about Pole Position, 

bumps into me. Friends egg each 

other on at a nearby Mario Bros. 

game. An employee nods hello to 

Cram and empties a token machine. 

That, combined with the catchy 

songs and blips and explosions coming 

from the stations around me, 

makes it sound like I’m in a casino. 

“That’s why playing in an 

arcade is so much better,” Cram 

says, as Zeke narrowly avoids 

a marauding pack of camels. 

“At home you can get rid of the 

distractions, but arcade games were 

meant to be played in an arcade, 

with kids running around, people 

watching you play and all these 

distracting sounds.” 

I wish I can blame it on the 

distractions, but truth be told, 

even if it was dead silent, my poor, 

pixelated friend Zeke never would 

have been able to dodge that fatal 

coconut. Game over. 

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PLATES OF PERSIA A colorful, flavorful 

spread from Raffi’s Place Restaurant; 

(opposite) Friends enjoying a Sunday 

afternoon meal at Attari Sandwich Shop

The enduring pleasure of an 

unforgettable trip, however remote 

the place, lies partly in knowing 

that one can always go back. That 

the possibility to return exists is a 

gift, just as it is a heavy loss to be 

unable to—especially to a place one 

knows best. 

In 1984, at 18, I left my native Tehran for good. Despite 

the years that have passed, I still reserve a child’s genuine 

affection for the vibrant, cosmopolitan and misunderstood 

city. In my travels, I’ve searched but found only 

fleeting images of it in distant corners of the world. 

However, since the Iranian revolution of 1979, which 

spurred the greatest exodus in the nation’s long history, 

Los Angeles has been to Iranians what Miami has been 

to Cubans: home to the largest, and arguably most influential, 

community of exiles. Members of this estimated 

500,000-strong community refer to themselves not as 

Iranians but Persians, surely to distance themselves 

from disturbing contemporary associations and instead 

invoke happier, more innocuous ones with cats, carpets 

and ancient glories. 

Across the US, this group of Cyrus the Great’s most 

recent heirs have much to boast about. Persians rank 

among America’s most highly educated and affluent ethnic 

groups, and some individuals have traded traditional 

immigrant professions for coveted ones in television, like 

Christiane Amanpour; fashion, like Bijan; and technology, 

like Pierre Omidyar (the founder of eBay). 

Yet LA’s Persian community neither represents the 

Tehran of 2011, nor, strangely enough, does it embody 

the staggering strides of its inhabitants. Like a time 

capsule from 1970, it stubbornly maintains the ways of 

the old country. Walking along Westwood Boulevard, 

where English is a second language and even the 

7-Eleven displays “Happy Persian New Year” signs on 

March 20, is a trip down the proverbial memory lane. 

With veil-less women frequenting the area’s shops, the 

scene takes any transplanted, middle-aged pedestrian 

back to Tehran’s north Pahlavi (now Valiasr) Avenue at 

its pre-revolutionary peak with all its bounties—of goods 

and relative freedoms. Here in America, Iran’s ethnic and 

religious minorities, mostly silent and highly restrained 

back home, have found a voice—and it rings loudest and 

clearest at the eateries and markets in Tehrangeles, where 

food has become a chief form of expression. 

TASTE OF HOME Khoresht-e bademjan 

(eggplant stew) over tadig (burnt rice), 

served with yogurt sauce, a side of herbs 

and Persian tea at Shamshiri.


WENTY-FIVE YEARS LIVING 

in New York and Connecticut 

has made a true 

East Coaster out of me. 

I believe in the virtues of 

overcrowded subways and 

the necessity of blizzards to 

develop character. Yet a certain thrill 

fills me as I stroll down Westwood 

on a December afternoon, dressed in 

a flimsy top, my eyes feasting upon 

the Persian script that decorates the 

awnings. I enter Attari Sandwich 

Shop, a beloved lunch spot. The 

charm of its courtyard and quality 

of its food impress me as much as 

the magnetism of its owner, Parvin 

Khanoom (Persian for Mrs. Parvin). 

Her exhausted yet fierce 

face—emblematic of the state of 

her nation’s females—could well 

appear in an encyclopedia’s entry on 

feminism in Iran. She’s the woman 

most westerners never imagine an 

Iranian woman could be: forceful, 

charismatic and in charge. If a 

heated political debate at a table of 

exiled ex-ministers and opposition 

leaders drags on, she wouldn’t hesitate 

to thunder at them: “Come now! 

It’s time to up yourselves and go! You 

may have lost the country, but you 

won’t make me lose business.” 

Attari is a heaven for mature 

fans and connoisseurs of Persian 

food, but a poor starter choice for 

the novice. Its unapologetic menu 

includes fear-inducing items such as 

a brain sandwich and grilled lamb 

liver. But nostalgic natives like me, 

largely deprived of truly authentic 

restaurants on the East Coast, 

cherish the beef tongue sandwich 

served on a French baguette inlaid 

with Persian pickles and herbs and 

smothered with Parvin Khanoom’s 

special creamy “potion.” This 

particular meal marks the only 

instance in two decades of personal 

history whereby I’ve downed a 

foot-long in a single sitting. 

And yet, gluttony or nostalgia— 

or both—had me standing in line 

for a table that very 

MEAT & 

SWEET evening at Shamshiri 

(above) 

Grill. Suddenly in 

Kebabs 

with yogurt Little Tehran, I feel 

dipping sauce 

at Raffi’s; the kind of hunger 

(left) Baklava, that Weight Watchers 

custard-filled 

Persian disciples warn against. 

donuts and 

The hubbub that fills 

tea at Pink 

Orchard my ears, the familiar 

scents that fill my nose 


and, mostly, the sight of colorful 

trays passing before me only serve 

to add to my yearning. I’ve come 

to have a salad, but end up with 

a full meal of khoresht-e bademjan 

(eggplant stew) served over tadig 

(crispy rice). 

ESIDENTS OF TEHRANGEles 

brave notoriously 

trafficked freeways to 

get to Raffi’s Place Restaurant in 

Glendale. Word of mouth holds 

Raffi’s as the county’s uncontested 

king of kebab, but its real allure 

goes beyond its sumptuous skewers. 

Owned and operated by a family of 

Armenians, Iran’s largest community 

of Christians, Raffi’s is thriving 

on what America has thrived on 

since inception: diversity. It’s a 

hyphenated place, not exclusively 

Persian but Persian-Armenian, a 

restaurant that offers more than the 

usual unadulterated dishes found at 

almost all Persian eateries.

The hostess, Gohar, is the wife 

of Raffi, the chef and owner. With 

demure yet proud manners, she, too, 

is emblematic of her suppressed but 

unbroken people. Her modesty does 

not falter as she tells me that the 

sprawling space, which includes 66 

tables, began as a hole-in-the-wall 

with only four tables when it opened 

in 1994. Even when it was a fledgling 

business, Raffi poured love into services in Persian, and equally 

it and thinks of his employees as surprise non-Jewish Iranians by 

family. Our waiter, overhearing this overtly celebrating their previously 

particular statement, chimes in: “I’ve invisible identity. Nowhere does this 

been here 15 years. They give you no newly emerged and thus awkward 

raise, but they treat you real nice!” Iranian Jewish self—at times 

When I tell Gohar that I’m not flamboyant, other times meek—have 

big on kebab, she suggests two appe- a better stage than at the kosher 

tizers: mast-o moosir (a yogurt dip) bazaar known as Elat Market. Stars 

and khaviar bademjan (eggplant of David are shown on each of the 

caviar). These recipes were passed store’s signs, which, written as they 

down from Gohar’s grandmother, are in Persian, may well qualify the 

who emigrated to Iran from Russia’s store as a historic landmark. 

Armenia. To recast something 

At Elat Market, the freezers are 

familiar into something new and full of staple Persian TV dinners 

distinct is the mark of a great chef, of kebabs and stews. But they are 

which Raffi proves to be with the also bursting with foods that were 

mast-o moosir. His flavorful velvety once only cooked within Jewish 

dip, coupled with the freshly baked homes and served to insiders. I pick 

lavash (flatbread), was in itself 

up several containers of Gondi, 

satisfying—but it also proved to be which can best be described as 

the proper prelude to the simple matzo balls on steroids. Whereas 

dish of tomatoes and onions made in the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, 

delectable by the smoked eggplants. matzo balls are made with modest 

It’s the rich man’s baba ganoush. ingredients available even in the 

As Raffi’s Place was 

poor man’s cupboard— 

expanding and easing 

ATTARI SANDWICH SHOP bread crumbs, eggs—in 

into its culinary and 

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exercised by Iranians, 

group of exiles had 

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most opulent choices, 

the bread crumbs are 

neighborhood: Iranian 

Jews. While Iran’s 

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Tehrangeles have yet 

to quit their own claim 

ELAT MARKET 

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cardamom. 

to Persia, where their 

presence precedes 

that of Muslims. They 

frustrate American Jews 

for conducting prayer 

PINK ORCHID 

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1927 Westwood Blvd 

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HILE I CAN 

justify 

my many 

elaborate lunches and 

I no doubt appear to the cashier as I 

appear to myself: an addict slipping into 

withdrawal, my conscience relying on those 

three beautiful words: “I’m on vacation.” 


dinners as culinary expeditions or 

exilic therapy, my breakfasts cannot 

be called anything other than what 

they are: sinful. Every morning, I 

stop at Westwood’s Pink Orchid 

Bakery & Cafe to pick up a custardfilled 

pirashki. Though “donut” 

conjures to the American mind 

the greasy, sprinkled object I’ve 

successfully avoided for 20 years, 

the Persian equivalent is more 

comparable to the Parisian original 

in color, texture and flavor. 

I do this so regularly during 

my visit to Los Angeles, pushing 

the door open at the strike of 10, 

credit card already in hand, that I 

no doubt appear to the cashier as I 

appear to myself: an addict slipping 

into withdrawal, my conscience 

relying on those three beautiful 

words: “I’m on vacation.” 

Reveling as I do in Tehrangeles, 

in its cuisine and the many spots 

that for an hour or two grant me 

the life I’ve lost, I can’t help but 

ask myself why I’ve so stubbornly 

refused to live here. But the 

wondering always fades upon 

departure, vanishing with my plane 

into clouds. 

The decadence of the area—the 

very force that drives me here—also 

drives me away. Living within one’s 

community of origin is a skill that 

one, living outside, is likely to lose. 

Nowadays, I can only vacation like 

an Iranian, knowing that I’ll return 

to live assiduously once again on 

the East Coast. 


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FOUR 

PERF 

ECTN 

IGHT 

S. Think 

back to the 

last time you had a 

completely unforgettable 

night in a faraway 

place—the kind of 

night Hollywood makes 

movies about, the kind 

that made you want to 

boast to your coworkers 

when you returned to 

the office the following 

week. (Wisely, you didn’t.) 

Do you remember where 

you were? Of course you 

do. You were in the VIP 

lounge of that hot new 

club you didn’t think 

you’d get into; tucked 

into a corner booth at 

a secret downtown 

drinking spot, your third 

perfectly mixed cocktail 

in hand; or forgetting 

that you don’t know how 

to dance as you twirled 

your partner in front of 

a jazz band tearing the 

roof off. Those moments 

stick with you. And you 

remember what city you 

were in. Because the 

truth is, some places are 

just better at nightlife 

than others. Here are 

four of them. 

“Here for the weekend?” asks 

the bar chef. “What screamed 

‘tourist?’” I reply. “The cardigan,” 

he answers, eyeing 

my impeccable layering job. 

“This may be December, but 

it’s still Miami.” Okay, I can 

appreciate the irony. After all, 

I’m weekending in Miami for 

the proverbial heat, drawn 

like a moth by the sheer 

wattage of nightclubs packed 

with celebs and socialites. 

Sure, the beach and opulent 

Art Deco landmarks are 

renowned daytime backdrops, 

but the sandbar shines 

even brighter at night. I’m 

condensing a frigid season’s 

worth of posh decadence into 

one neon-soaked Saturday. 

TURN UP THE HEAT 

Partiers at the 

Fontainebleau’s LIV 

BY TONY WARE 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY EMILIANO GRANADO 

8:30PM: I love the Miami Beach 

synergy of vintage and renovated 

glamour, and I devour it at my 

scintillating kickoff spot: The Forge 

Restaurant | Wine Bar, a historic 

restaurant that reopened in March 

2010 after a $10 million facelift. The 

walls offer a self-service wine-bythe-glass 

system under whimsical 

“melting” chandeliers, and I 

half-sheepishly caress the thin glass 

encasing 80 covetous bottles. Chef 

Dewey LoSasso’s unfussy lobster 

PB&J in one hand, a higher-end $34 

glass of pinot noir in the other, I coo 

MIAMI

contentedly, swank consumption off to 

an amazing start. 

9:30PM: From the ground floor to the 

glistening Roof Top Bar 18 stories above 

the beach, the modernist Gansevoort 

Miami Beach is a haven of sultry, flirty 

vibes (and where I happen to be staying). 

I stop into lobby-level STK Miami, which 

is like an industrial chic catwalk feeding 

a runway-worthy crowd juicy steaks, 

effervescent cocktails and pulsing Top 40 

remixes, rock ‘n’ roll and ’80s hits. 

11:00PM: I head to the Soho Beach 

House, a members-only property 

except for Cecconi’s, a romantic Italian 

courtyard restaurant, which gains me 

access to the club’s playful cocktail list. 

An off-menu, salty-sweet, sriracha-spiked 

margarita is an arousing endorphin rush. 

11:50PM: Pleasingly flushed and 

refreshed, I reach LIV, the superclub in 

the Fontainebleau hotel, at peak hour. 

The lobby is 10-deep as I nudge toward 

a velvet rope ringmaster. Bronzed 

pleasure-seekers drop passwords and 

names until they strike a winning 

combination. Inside sprawls a massive 

theater-like space, with an animated 

canopy of DJ-synced LED lights and 

six private skyboxes for the VIPs. I 

submit to the house music, confetti and 

strobe lights. 

1:45AM: Saturated in luxe audio and 

sweat, I attempt decompression 

downstairs at the Fontainebleau’s 

Arkadia, an intimate, alcove-filled 

lounge brimming with an impeccably 

dressed clientele moving to infectious 

electro rhythms. 


GO MAGAZINE 

2:30AM: Back in the Gansevoort lobby, 

there’s more disco decadence at Coco de 

Ville, an exclusive, gold-accented nook 

where the guests are doing anything but 

reclining. Even the paparazzi, if they 

could fit, might blush watching would-be 

celebutantes move to house and hip-hop. 

3:30AM: The hours wind on but the 

parties aren’t winding down, and I snake 

through the W South Beach’s outdoor 

grove area to get to the mirrored club 

Wall, in which the style-conscious luxuriate 

in bottle service and canoodle under 

a diamond-sharp sound system while I 

savor a glass of aged rum. 

4:30AM: Back at my glitzy room at the 

Gansevoort, I collapse, sweater cast off 

and satisfied. Miami, you make this 

moth feel like a butterfly. 

THE FORGE RESTAURANT | 

WINE BAR 

432 W 41st St; 

305-538-8533 

theforge.com 

STK MIAMI & 

COCO DE VILLE 

AT THE GANSEVOORT 

2377 Collins Ave; 

305-604-6988; 

305-604-6545 

gansevoortmiami 

beach.com 

CECCONI’S AT THE 

SOHO BEACH HOUSE 


786-507-7902 

cecconismiamibeach.com 

LIV & ARKADIA AT 

THE FONTAINEBLEAU 


305-674-4680 

fontainebleau.com 

WALL AT THE 

W SOUTH BEACH 


305-938-3131 

wallmiami.com

FOUR 

PERF 

ECTN 

IGHT 

S. 

BY EDWARD LEWINE 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MOYA MCALLISTER 

It’s a fine feeling to be in a 

taxi, bouncing down Fifth 

Avenue on a crystal-clear 

night. We’re two guys in 

sleek gray suits, and lit 

by the fluorescent yellow 

glow of office windows, 

we just might pass for 

Mad Men-types, dashing 

ad execs on the prowl for 

some late-night trouble in 

New York. 

9:00PM: Maybe 

we aren’t living 

it up in 1963, 

but we’re 

sitting in The 

Plaza Hotel’s 

elegant, ornately 

wood-paneled Oak 

Bar, which opened that 

year. We begin our evening here, 

sipping precisely made vodka 

Gibsons—martinis garnished 

with pearl onions—in a crush of 

grownups discussing European 

skiing and something called 

“liquidity events.” “That’s when 

you earn a lot of money at once,” 

explains the guy in the blue 

blazer when I ask him. 

10:00PM: Our taxi pulls up on 

Broad Street, past the empty 

Stock Exchange. The Setai 

Club & Spa is a decadent little 

safe house for Masters of the 

Universe. Creamy marble. Glass 

tile. Bamboo. Don Draper would 

have loved it. We slip into the 

steam room, sigh deeply and 

stretch out our limbs with a 

solitary bond trader who’s nursing 

some private thoughts. 

11:15PM: At SHO, the restaurant 

downstairs from the spa, we’re 

NEW 

YORK 

welcomed with strains of Billie 

Holiday and glasses of champagne. 

Carl, the bar manager, 

mixes us Cran-Hattans (brandy, 

cranberry syrup, vermouth and 

bitters). “I could get used to this,” 

says my wingman as we slurp 

down every drop. “What’s next?” 

12:00AM: Steak. Strip House, just 

off Union Square, is an ode to the 

world before people cared 

about cholesterol. We 

sip wine and admire 

the scarlet wallpaper 

and photos 

of burlesque 

dancers, while our 

uniformed waiter 

cuts into a mastodon-sized 

bone-in rib 

eye. It’s way past bedtime 

for most workaday squares, but 

we’re just getting started. 

1:10AM: Stopping in at Hudson 

Bar and Books, a West Village 

cigar bar, we have a drink, stare 

at the hand-rolled Dominicans 

and sneak glances at the portly 

bald guy entertaining his “niece” 

at a corner table. 

1:30AM: We try to get past the 

red-velvet rope at the Top of the 

Standard (aka the Boom Boom 

Room), the super-chic lounge 

atop The Standard hotel in 

the fashionable, single-centric 

Meatpacking District. Amazingly, 

they let us in. Two blondes dance 

to a James Brown funk groove in 

front of floor-to-ceiling, 18thstory 

views of Manhattan. Some 

THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS (clockwise 

from top left) Hudson Bar and Books; The 

Oak Bar at The Plaza Hotel; SHO at the 

Setai; Strip House 


distinguished British blokes play pool. The bar 

design resembles the horn of a phonograph. 

2:30AM: Out on bustling Gansevoort Street, 

we pick up Kim, a stunning woman on her 

way to some club. She toys with us for a while, 

before swanning off past yet another velvet 

rope. “Let’s get a nightcap,” my pal says. 

3:00AM: I’m game, and by great fortune we 

end up at Employees Only, back on Hudson 

Street. You should go there after hours, when 

chefs, waiters and other restaurant workers 

file in after their shifts for some of the best 

and freshest mixed drinks in this cocktailloving 

town. 

At around 3:30, they bring out teacups of 

chicken soup. “We call that our ‘Thank You 

soup,’” says Robert, our trusty mixologist. It’s 

good medicine, but we probably don’t need it. 

A night like this can do wonders. Thank you, 

Robert. Thank you, New York.

THE OAK BAR 

AT THE PLAZA HOTEL 

Fifth Ave at Central 

Park S 

212-758-7777 

theplaza.com 

THE SETAI CLUB & SPA 

40 Broad St 

212-792-6193 

setaiclubnewyork.com 

SHO AT THE SETAI 

40 Broad St 

212-809-3993 

shoshaunhergatt.com 

STRIP HOUSE 

13 E 12th St 

212-328-0000 

striphouse.com 

HUDSON BAR 

AND BOOKS 

636 Hudson St 

212-229-2642 

barandbooks.cz 

TOP OF THE STANDARD 

848 Washington St 

212-645-4646 

standardhotels.com 

EMPLOYEES ONLY 

510 Hudson St 

212-242-3021 

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“ Dancers step 

furiously, and 

the night feels 

young.” 

ALL THE RIGHT NOTES 

Swingin’ the night away 

at One Eyed Jacks; (opposite 

page) A brass band 

on Frenchmen Street

TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAM POLCER 

I’m skeptical of painstakingly manufactured historic 

districts and the superficial feelings of romance 

they beget. But the ones in New Orleans are 

different. And to know that I can lose myself in the 

beautiful, tragic and, ultimately, romantic story that 

is the Big Easy—whether it’s in an exquisite clarinet 

solo at a time-honored jazz club or a flirty glance 

from behind an old-fashioned cocktail at a vintage 

bar—gives me the warm and fuzzies in a way that no 

other city can. 

8:00PM: I duck into a show at 

the elegant Irvin Mayfield’s 

Jazz Playhouse, a new spot 

on Bourbon Street tucked off 

the lobby of the Royal Sonesta 

Hotel that, I’m told, is rebelling 

against the strip’s cover bands, 

plastic beads and sticky-sweet 

rum concoctions with first-rate 

jazz acts. The quartet, led by 

Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 

is tight, and the atmosphere 

sophisticated, but after a few 

songs I decide I’m ready for 

something less tame. First, 

though, I need a real drink. 

8:30PM: Around the corner at 

French 75—attached to Arnaud’s 

Restaurant (est. 1918) and 

home to a custom-built bar from 

the late 1800s—Chris Hannah’s 

version of the bar’s namesake 

cocktail replaces gin with 

cognac, giving it a 

richer flavor that 

complements 

its champagneand-lemon 

tingle. Soon, 

walking down 

NEW 

ORLEANS 

Bourbon, I feel as bright as the 

neon flooding the street. 

9:10PM: The 

crowd at Fritzel’s 

European 

Jazz Pub—the 

city’s oldest 

operating jazz 

club—is packed 

into wooden 

bleachers facing 

a quartet that’s 

burning its 

way through a 

Dixieland set. A 

guy shows me a photo of Ella 

Fitzgerald he bought down the 

street. “Look at that? Ain’t she 

gorgeous?” he says, nodding 

along to the music. 

10:30PM: When I arrive at One 

Eyed Jacks to catch the Old 

New Orleans Lil’ Big 

Vaudeville Variety 

Show, local fave 

Meschiya Lake 

and her crew 

are driving a 

dancefloor brim- 


ming with well-dressed swing 

dancers into a frenzy with their 

slick-yet-ramshackle style. After 

comedy, trapeze and burlesque 

acts, the show culminates in 

a grand Busby Berkeley-style 

choreographed rendition of “On 

a Coconut Island” that is as 

sweet as it is sexy; I can’t help 

but be completely charmed 

by a scene that seems to have 

checked any trace of cynicism at 

the door. 

12:15AM: It’s easy to take the 

streets of New Orleans for 

granted when you’re strolling 

around in a Sazerac-induced 

haze. Don’t. Getting from 

one spot to the next is part 

of the fun. When I arrive at 

Frenchmen Street, the city’s 

growing nightlife center, a brass 

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FOUR 

PERF 

ECTN 

IGHT 

S. 

band blares from a corner, 

and people smoke and chat on 

the sidewalks. I duck into The 

Spotted Cat for a swingin’ set 

by the Jazz Vipers and find a 

seat at the end of the bar. The 

drinks and conversation flow, 

the dancers step furiously, and 

the night feels young. 

2:00AM: I hit some other 

clubs—Three Muses, d.b.a., 

Snug Harbor—but the impression 

is the same. I am aware of 

moments only: a smile, a laugh, 

a whisper, a dance. It’s easy to 

believe in romance when you’re 

in a place that’s so easy to fall 

in love with. 

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S 

JAZZ PLAYHOUSE AT 

ROYAL SENESTA HOTEL 

300 Bourbon St 

504-586-0300 

sonesta.com 

FRENCH 75 

813 Bienville St 

504-523-5433 

arnaudsrestaurant.com 

FRITZEL’S EUROPEAN 

JAZZ PUB 

733 Bourbon St 

504-586-4800 

fritzelsjazz.net 

ONE EYED JACKS 

615 Toulouse St 

504-569-8361 

oneeyedjacks.net 

THE SPOTTED CAT 

MUSIC CLUB 

623 Frenchmen St 

206-337-3273 

spottedcatmusicclub.com

FOUR 

PERF 

ECTN 

IGHT 

S. 

BY MICHAEL KAPLAN 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JARED MCMILLAN 

The bright lights have just 

come up in the Entertainment 

Capital of the World, 

and shows, nightclubs and 

lounge acts fill my dance 

card. Prowling the city from 

dusk ‘til dawn, my plan is to 

take it in with the gusto of 

a hungry man at an all-youcan-eat 

buffet. 

8:00PM: I begin the night with a 

laugh. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, 

recently opened at the revamped 

Tropicana, is a throwback to the 

classic laugh-shack: low ceilings, 

cocktail tables half-circling the 

stage and a rotating roster of funny 

people. Remember to check out 

the vintage photo 

of a young Garrett 

posing alongside Sammy 

Davis Jr. If you’re lucky, you’ll 

see the Everybody Loves Raymond 

co-star making one of his monthly 

appearances. 

9:30PM: No night in Vegas is 

complete without taking in a big 

production, so I head to the Monte 

Carlo, where America’s Best Dance 

Crew winners Jabbawockeez puts on 

a terrific display in their self-named 

show (subtitled A Figment of Your 

Imagination). I get there a few 

minutes early and watch the whitemasked 

hoofers executing pre-show 

goofs on audience members. 

11:15PM: After a quick stroll down the 

Strip, I hit Book & Stage—a sports 


SIN CITY SCENES 

(clockwise from left) 

Enjoying a cocktail at the 

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; 

live music at the Bellagio; 

a view of the Strip; the 

Jabbawockeez performing 

at the Monte Carlo; Raku, 

an off-Strip foodie hotspot 

LAS 

VEGAS 

bar by day and intimate 

live music lounge 

showcasing cut-above 

touring acts by night—inside 

the brand-new and über-cool 

Cosmopolitan hotel and casino. I’m 

just in time to catch Best Coast, a 

much-heralded indie rock band from 

LA. The set unfolds before a packed 

audience of Pabst-sipping hipsters 

who groove as games of blackjack 

and video roulette are played in the 

casino behind them. 

12:15AM: I head north to the 

Bellagio, where inside it’s a loungeact 

extravaganza. I hit the classy 

Petrossian Lounge, sip a refreshing 

peach bellini and listen to tuxedoed 

pianist David Osborne’s rendition 

of “What a Wonderful World.” Next 

door, a jazz combo works it out at

Baccarat Bar. Across the way at 

Fontana Bar, singer Patty Janura 

and her six-piece band play Top 40 

favorites of yore. The crowd on the 

small dancefloor is having a gas. 

1:00AM: Things get considerably 

grittier as I head off-Strip to Double 

Down Saloon, Vegas’ venerable 

punk club. Like all great venues of 

this ilk, the place is dark, proudly 

dumpy and plastered with stickers 

for acts with names like Gasoline 

Addicts, SwingShift SideShow 

and The Vermin. The house 

cocktail’s name is unprintable but, 

according to the bartender, “Its 

main ingredient is ‘everything.’” 

The music is a beautiful racket, and 

the lead singer of The Schoenberg 

Knife Fight Ensemble compliments 

his spastic dancing with an Iggy 

Pop-style foghorn of a voice. A song 

or two in, he resorts to shouting 

lyrics through a megaphone and the 

crowd goes wild. 

2:00AM: Ears ringing, I head to 

Raku. Innocuously situated in a 

Chinatown strip mall, this Japanese 

aburiya (grill) is the late-dining 

spot of choice for Vegas foodies. I 

order mind-blowingly good baconwrapped 

asparagus and Kobe beef 

with wasabi. 

3:30AM: Fortified, I snag a designer 

cocktail at Savile Row, the newly 

opened posh boîte at the Luxor. It’s 

an intimate spot with an elite crowd 

that runs the gamut from visiting 

rock royalty to high rollers to 

whoever the famously picky “gatekeeper” 

Mike Diamond (formerly of 


Manhattan’s notoriously happening 

Bungalow 8) decides to let in. 

5:00AM: A final blast of dancing 

and people-watching awaits at 

Drai’s Afterhours, which doesn’t 

even open until 1am. The walls are 

red, the lighting flatters, and the 

beats are heavy. 

6:30AM: I retire to my 50th-floor 

room in the east tower of the 

Cosmopolitan and take in a stunning 

sunrise. A cup of mint tea and 

a turned-down bed augment the 

breaking of a new day and cap an 

unforgettable night. 


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3801 Las Vegas Blvd S 

702-739-2222 

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4640 Paradise Rd 

702-791-5775 

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RAKU 

5030 W Spring 

Mountain Rd, #2 

702-367-3511 

raku-grill.com 

SAVILE ROW AT 

THE LUXOR 


702-222-1500 

luxor.com 

DRAI’S AFTERHOURS 


702-737-0555 

drais.net

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PROMO // MARCH 2011 

The Peach State 

nce a traveler leaves the urban delights of Atlanta, 

the state of Georgia quickly becomes a playground 

Ofor 

those who love the great outdoors. What’s more, 

most of the best attractions are less than a two-hour drive 

from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. 

Georgia’s numerous state parks offer hikers, campers 

and outdoor lovers ample opportunities for adventure 

and communing with nature. Parks such as Tugaloo, 

Vogel and F.D. Roosevelt boast more than 100 

campsites; the largest—Elijah Clark State Park— 

features nearly 200 campsites. 

But if beaches are high on your list, Georgia offers a 

number of oceanside destinations worthy of summer 

excursions. St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island are two of 

the most popular hotspots offering sand and sun. 

Of course, there are also the glorious north Georgia 

mountains. Many vacationers seek solitude at these high 

peaks, which are a little cooler in the summer months. 

If history is your cup of tea, the state offers a number 

of Civil War battlegrounds to roam. Georgia played a 

significant role during The War Between the States, and a 

thriving tourist industry revolves around showcasing the 

legendary battlegrounds that people read about in history 

books. One of the richest sites is the Chickamauga- 

Chattanooga National Military Park, which is home to more 

than 1,400 monuments and historical battle markers. 

Georgia tourism is big business. According to the Georgia 

Department of Economic Development, visitors spent 

nearly $19.4 billion last year, with an impact of more than 

$31.3 billion. And while Atlanta aims its main marketing 

guns at the population of Georgia, the state looks to the 

residents of its neighbors to keep the tourist dollars flowing. 

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Atlanta, which competes with the likes of Orlando’s 

theme parks and New Orleans’ French Quarter. 

And new attractions help Atlanta shine. The Georgia 

Aquarium will soon welcome visitors to its new 1.3 

million-gallon dolphin exhibit. State tourism officials 

believe that attractions like this, along with Atlanta’s 

professional sports teams, will help lure tourists from 

the Southeast to visit and perhaps stop along the way to 

sample some of the state’s other attractions. 

For those travelers who are planning a fly-and-drive trip, 

here are some fun facts you probably didn’t know. When 

driving south of Atlanta on I-75, you can almost hear the 

bacon frying and the crack of the eggs as you enter into 

Crisp and Cook counties, which join Bacon, Coffee and 

Early counties in south Georgia to form the aptly named 

“breakfast counties.” That’s not the official tourism name 

for the area, but some folks—even those who aren’t 

morning people—have used it over the years. 

And then there is the Silver Comet Trail, which—when 

combined with the Chief Ladiga Trail in Alabama—is the 

longest combined paved trail in the United States. The 

free trail starts in Smyrna, a suburb of Atlanta, travels 

west through Cobb, Paulding and Polk counties, and 

joins the Chief Ladiga Trail at the Alabama line. You can 

see walkers, runners, cyclists, rollerbladers, hikers and 

even horses along the trail, which is more than 61 miles 

long before it hooks up with the 33-mile long Alabama 

trail. The nearly 100-mile continuous route ends in 

Anniston, AL. 

Whatever your travel tastes and interests are, 

Georgia certainly has what it takes to satisfy them.

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With over 90 miles of multi-use recreational and golf cart paths, 

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living at its finest with two lakes, three world-class golf 

courses, tennis, biking, fishing and a host of 

recreational activities. 

Or take in a show at The Fred, Peachtree City’s 2500 seat outdoor 

amphitheater. From national touring acts to community theater 

and outdoor movies, The Fred hosts a full calendar of events 

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entertainment source of choice. You will surely be named 

“champion” of your family or group after a “knight” to 

remember at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, the 

nation’s #1 dinner attraction. 

While taking in knights’ tests of skill, sword fights, 

equestrian dressage, a free-flying falcon, and a full-speed 

joust on horseback, guests sink their teeth into a succulent 

four-course feast. Thunderous cheers fill the Grand 

Ceremonial Arena as guests enthusiastically urge their 

knights to victory. The fun continues post-show with a 

face-to-face visit with the stars of Medieval Times’ show– 

the heroic knights of the realm. 

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ATLANTA//74 VIRGINIA’S HISTORIC PENINSULA//111 PUNTA CANA//125 

AKRON/CANTON 72 

ALLENTOWN/BETHLEHEM 72 

ARUBA 73 

ASHEVILLE 73 

ATLANTA 86 

ATLANTIC CITY 89 

BALTIMORE 89 

BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL 90 

BOSTON 91 

BRANSON 91 

BUFFALO/NIAGARA 92 

CANCUN 92 

CHARLESTON, WV 93 

CHARLOTTE 93 

CHICAGO 94 

COLUMBUS 95 

DALLAS/FT. WORTH 84 

DAYTON 96 

DENVER 96 

DES MOINES 97 

DETROIT 97 

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FT. LAUDERDALE 98 

FT. MYERS 99 

GRAND RAPIDS 99 

HARRISBURG 100 

HOUSTON 100 

HUNTSVILLE/DECATUR 101 

INDIANAPOLIS 101 

JACKSONVILLE 102 

KANSAS CITY 102 

KEY WEST 103 

KNOXVILLE 103 

LAS VEGAS 104 

LEXINGTON 104 

LOS ANGELES 105 

MEMPHIS 105 

MIAMI 106 

MILWAUKEE 106 

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL 107 

MOLINE/QUAD CITIES 108 

MONTEGO BAY 108 

NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND 109 

NEW ORLEANS 109 

NEW YORK CITY 110 

NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG 118 

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PENSACOLA 120 

PHILADELPHIA 122 

PHOENIX 123 

PITTSBURGH 123 

PORTLAND 124 

PUNTA CANA 124 

RALEIGH/DURHAM 131 

RICHMOND 131 

ROCHESTER 132 

ST. LOUIS 132 

SAN ANTONIO 133 

SAN FRANCISCO 133 

SAN JUAN 134 

SARASOTA/BRADENTON 134 

SEATTLE 135 

TAMPA 135 

TUNICA 136 

WASHINGTON, DC 136 

WEST PALM BEACH 137 

WHITE PLAINS 138 

WICHITA 138

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ohio 

GO SHOP 

Studio Arts & Glass 

7495 Strauss Ave, North Canton; 330- 

494-9779; studioartsandglass.com 

After touring the studio to 

watch expert craftsmen 

at work (call in advance to 

arrange), head to the gift shop 

to browse exquisite hand-blown 

glass vases, lamps, paperweights 

and night lights as well 

as jewelry, stained glass and 

other handmade décor. 

GO SEE 

Ladies Man 

At Greystone Hall 

103 S High St, Akron; 330-374-7568; 

actorssummit.org 

In this French bedroom farce 

by Actors’ Summit, a doctor 

lies to his young wife about 

why he's been absent from her 

bed. What follows is a chain of 

misunderstandings that leaves 

the audience in stitches. 

March 17 to April 3. 

GO EAT 

Pad Thai 

3545 Brookwall Dr, Fairlawn; 330- 

668-9981; pad-thairestaurant.com 

A beautiful koi pond in the 

entryway sets the stage for 

one of the most authentic Thai 

experiences in the area. For a 

bit of a kick, try the red curry 

with chicken; traditionalists 

will love the pad thai. $$ 

The VegiTerranean 

21 Furnace St, Akron; 330-374-5550; 

thevegiterranean.com 

Rocker Chrissie Hynde opened 

this chic vegan restaurant 

with an Italian-Mediterranean 

flair in 2007, and it's been an 

Akron hotspot ever since for 

both vegetarians and die-hard 

carnivores. Try the “Chrissie 

‘Best You've Ever Had’ Fries,” 

served with tofu ricotta and 

housemade organic ketchup— 

they really are that good. $$$ 

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Geisen Haus 

6955 Promway Avenue NW, 

North Canton; 330-499-9116; 

geisenhausohio.com 

Feel free to toss your peanut 

shells on the floor in this 

laidback German pub known for 

its extensive list of international 

beers. Ambitious drinkers 

should sign up for the beer card; 

sample 52 varieties and you get 

a ceramic take-home stein. 

FUN FACT! 

Akron's M.F. Christensen & 

Son Co. manufactured the 

world's first toy marble. 

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MAURITS CORNELIUS 

Escher was the master 

of graphic illusion, toying 

with perspective and perception 

in his so-called 

“impossible structures.” 

This exhibit features 130 

of his works. Through 

May 29. 

M.C. Escher: 

Impossible Realities 

At the Akron Art Museum 

1 S High St, Akron; 330-376- 

9185; akronartmuseum.org 

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GO SHOP 

Christine’s Secret Garden 

249 Northampton St, Easton; 610- 

250-7085; christinessecretgarden.com 

Something good is always 

brewing at this cozy mom-andpop 

just off of historic Center 

Square. It offers tea from 

around the globe including 

rooibos and honeybush, as well 

as tea accessories and a line of 

natural specialty soaps, some 

of which are made from tea. 

GO SEE 

Kelton House 

586 E Town St; 614-464-2022; 

keltonhouse.com 

When the Keltons built their 

grand townhouse in 1852, 

they planted a copper beech 

and bald cypress that still 

command the front lawn. Hear 

the history of how the family 

bravely opened their home as a 

stop on the Underground Railroad, 

then tour the gardens. 

GO EAT 

Mangos Coastal Cuisine 

3750 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown; 610- 

432-4420; mangos-restaurant.com 

This open and airy restaurant, 

decorated with festive ceramic 

tiles, features a menu of 

Mediterranean Rim- and Latin 

American-inspired dishes. 

House specialties include the 

seafood-packed paella and 

pulled-pork enchiladas. $$ 

Apollo Grill 

85 West Broad St, Bethlehem; 610- 

865-9600; apollogrill.com 

Voted “Best Overall Restaurant” 

by Lehigh Valley Magazine (as 

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AMISH EXPERIENCE 

ACRES OF farmland and 

country charm await 

travelers to this area 

that’s home to the world’s 

oldest Amish settlement. 

Enjoy balloon rides, 

buggy tours and quaint 

roadside stands or head 

to downtown Lancaster 

for cafés, antiques stores 

and galleries. 

Lancaster County 

73 miles southwest of 

Allentown/Bethlehem 

padutchcountry.com 

well as best wait service, appetizers 

and desserts), this spot 

is a local gem. The menu offers 

a range of preparations, from 

Italian to French to Japanese. 

No matter which country you 

choose for dinner, end with the 

Mexican chocolate cake with 

peanut butter mousse and 

chocolate ganache. $$$ 

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Steelgaarden Lounge 

569 Main St, Bethlehem; 610-882- 

1300; thebrewworks.com 

Located downstairs from the 

Brew Works brewpub, this 

lounge serves more than 

100 bottled Belgian beers. 

Bring your pals if you want to 

shoot a game in the upscale 

billiards room. 

FUN FACT! 

Bethlehem’s Star, built atop 

South Mountain in the late 

1930s, is 81 feet high and 

now consists of 254 LEDs. 

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of a Robinson R44 whirlybird 

while flying over the perfect, 

flour-soft beaches of the 

Aruba coast. If you're feeling 

fancy, they'll even fly you to 

north carolina 

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dinner at the ritzy Ventanas del 

Mar restaurant. 

by constance richards 

GO SHOP 

Nature Sensitive Tours 

GO SHOP 

Kay’s Fine Jewelry 

Pick-up available from most hotels; 

Asheville Downtown 

25-A Havenstraat; 297-588-9978; 

297-585-1594; 

Market 

kaysfinejewelry.com 

naturesensitivetours.com 

45 S French Broad Ave; 

Jewelry bargains abound on 

Follow local naturalist (and 

828-255-8858; 

Aruba for gold, silver, diamonds former lead ranger at Arikok 

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and Swiss watches, but this 

National Park) Eddy Croes on 

This 42,000-square-foot 

family-run store is the only 

a journey through Aruba’s arid indoor market features a 

spot to snag rare Alexandrite 

and rugged interior country- 

hodgepodge of funky artisans’ 

gemstones from Russia that 

side, where you'll encounter 

booths, flea market finds, 

naturally change color from 

shy wildlife, and surreal 

farmers, musicians and 

striking emerald green to deep vistas. Moonlight tours are 

chefs. Asheville’s first 

ruby red in different lights. 

also available. 

Vietnamese eatery just set 

up shop in the food court. By 

no means fancy, the bazaar is 

a great way to get to know a 

variety of townsfolk and 

their wares. 

GO SEE 

Aruba Heli Tours 

Oranjestad Marina Helipad; 297-731- 

9999; arubahelitours.com 

Take postcard-perfect aerial 

photographs from the seat 

PEACEFUL PERCH 

ALTO VISTA’S little yellow 

chapel was Aruba’s 

first Roman Catholic 

Church, built in 1750 and 

reconstructed in 1952. 

It's famous for its handcarved 

solid oak altar 

and classic neo-Gothic 

artwork. With sweeping 

views, a visit here may 

well bring you peace, no 

matter your religion 

or beliefs. 

Chapel of Alto Vista 

Alto Vista, Noord 

GO EAT 

The Old Man and The Sea 

Savaneta 356-A; 297-584-3434; 

theoldmanandthesearestaurant.com 

Have a romantic, toes-in-thesand 

meal here among private 

palapas, soft live music and 

flickering tiki torches. Sharing 

"The Old Man & The Sea 

Concert" for two (fish, scallops, 

shrimp, beef tips, lamb chops 

and chicken) ensures a memorable 

tropical evening. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

Pure Beach 

At Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort 

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 75, Palm Beach; 297- 

586-6066; diviarubaphoenix.com 

Eclectic tapas, fine wines by 

the glass and live bands and 

DJs make this surfside spot 

party central after sunset, 

especially on Sunday nights. 

FUN FACT! 

The average parrotfish nibbles 

on and then excretes more 

than one ton of hard coral per 

year, which creates Aruba’s 

soft, white sand. 


GO SEE 

The Grove Park Inn 

Resort & Spa 

290 Macon Ave; 800-438-5800; 

groveparkinn.com 

This imposing and stunning 

stone building—which has 

hosted F. Scott Fitzgerald, 

Harry Houdini and George 

Gershwin—is home to one 

of Travel + Leisure's World's 

Best Hotel Spas and a Donald 

Ross-designed golf course. 

Give your body and soul a 

break at the hotel's spa with 

a massage followed by dips 

in the soothing mineral and 

waterfall pools. 

GO EAT 

Nine Mile 

233 Montford Ave; 828-505-3121; 

ninemileasheville.com 

This unassuming Caribbean 

eatery is a standout in the 

Montford historic district. 

Beans and rice are served 

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bouq uquets 

alongside fresh fish, 

local vegetables and jerk 

everything (including tofu… 

this is Asheville, after all). Try 

the Marley's Magic—jerked 

Carolina trout tossed with 

linguini or rice in a creamy 

white wine coconut ginger 

curry sauce—with a locally 

brewed draft beer. $ 

Tingles Cafe 

27 Broadway St; 828-255-4000; 

tinglescafe.com 

The red-and-white-checkered 

floor, paper tablecloths, 

Formica and chrome fixtures 

at this newly refurbished 

diner will make you feel like 

you’ve stumbled into another 

era. Soda jerks mix brown 

cows, floats, egg creams 

and creamsicles (as well 

as housemade sodas) to 

accompany hearty nouveau- 

Americana dishes like 

bacon-wrapped meatloaf and 

fried catfish. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Sazerac 

29 Broadway St; 828-376-0031; 

ashevillesazerac.com 

Celebrate Mardi Gras at this 

New Orleans-inspired bar, 

where classic cocktails—Old 

Fashioneds, Pimm's Cups and, 

of course, Sazeracs—are doled 

out against a chic chrome and 

ice-blue background. A tasty 

small bites menu features 

boudin (Cajun-style sausage) 

and escargots, and the rooftop 

patio seating gets crowded 

when the sun comes out. 

FUN FACT! 

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When Asheville’s renowned 

Biltmore House was completed 

in 1895, several of its 

amenities—elevators, fire 

alarms, an intercom system 

and a 70,000-gallon indoor 

pool—were novelties. 

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ON THE TOWN 

ATLANTA 

IN BRIEF BY BROOKE PORTER 

BY THE NUMBERS 

85 

wineries participating in the High 

Museum of Art's Wine Auction, which 

has raised $17 million since it began 

in 1993. Events start on March 23; the 

auction takes place March 26. 


40 

height (in feet) 

of the treetop 

walking trail 

at the Atlanta 

Botanical 

Garden 

200 

attractions 

in the 129th 

annual St. 

Patrick’s Day 

Parade, March 

12 at Underground 

Atlanta 

8,300 

capacity of KSU 

Soccer Stadium, 

the world’s 

first women’s 

soccer-specific 

stadium. The 

Atlanta Beat's 

season opens 

April 9. 

1.3 MILLION 

size (in gallons) 

of the upcoming 

dolphin exhibit 

at the Georgia 

Aquarium 

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CULTURE CALENDAR 

March 10-13 

SPE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 

Hosted by the Society for 

Photographic Education, 

this gathering focuses on the 

connection between science, 

poetry and photography. 

Guests can zoom in on their 

pick of events, including 

photographer-led talks (the 

keynote speaker is camera 

obscura master Abelardo 

Morell), a fi lm festival and a 

Saturday night bus tour to several 

SCAD galleries. Sheraton 

Atlanta Hotel; spenational.org. 

March 25-27 

FUSION: LAMBARENA AND 

A WORLD PREMIERE 

The energetic 

Lambarena gives 

classical ballet 

a new twist, 

blending 

African beats 

and the traditional 

sounds of 

Johann Sebastian 

Bach. The opening 

piece is followed 

by the world premiere 

of Christopher Hampson’s 

The Rite of Spring. Cobb 

Energy Performing Arts Centre; 

atlantaballet.com

JIM FISCUS, COURTESY OF ATLANTA BALLET 

NEWS FLASH 

Design of the Times • The 

Museum of Design Atlanta 

will open its doors this 

month in a long-awaited 

location across the street 

from the High Museum 

of Art. Celebrate the 

new 9,000-square-foot 

space at the kick-off 

party on March 19. 

museumofdesign.org 

Park It • Piedmont Park 

doubled in size last 

November, debuting 53 

acres of green space. The 

expansion also included a 

skate park, an interactive 

fountain, expanded hiking 

trails and a new visitor 

center. piedmontpark.org 

Eye on Indigo • The 

142-room Hotel Indigo 

College Park will open this 

fall. It will be conveniently 

located near the College 

Park MARTA station, the 

Georgia International 

Convention Center and the 

airport. hotelindigo.com 

Child’s Play • The 

Fernbank Museum of 

Natural History will debut 

its brand-new children’s 

exhibit on March 19. The 

$8 million project allows 

kids to explore habitats 

like a forest or ocean 

without using text panels, 

push buttons or a directed 

path. Live animals are 

also incorporated into 

the interactive exhibit. 

fernbankmuseum.org

ON THE TOWN: ATLANTA 

OUR TOWN BY BRET LOVE 

Three locals, one city—and why they love it. 

Kasim Reed 

Atlanta Mayor 

Personal secret: “I’m quite the prankster 

around City Hall.” 

What were the highest and lowest points of 

your first year in office? “I think the best 

moment was when we successfully passed 

my fi rst budget without raising taxes. We 

were facing a $48 million shortfall. The 

lowest point is seeing families harmed by 

crime. I take my obligation to secure this 

city more seriously than I do any other 

aspect of this job.” 

What are your goals for 2011? “To make 

Atlanta a true international city in terms 

of the quality of our arts and culture; [to 

make it] a world-class sustainable city, in 

terms of the quality of our environment; 

and improving the quality of our safety.” 

What's a perfect day for a visitor looking to 

see the best of Atlanta? “I’d take them to 

eat at the Varsity, then around Buckhead, 

then to review the King Papers at the Martin 

Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, 

and to the Georgia Aquarium and World 

of Coca-Cola. I’d defi nitely take them by 

the High Museum and Woodruff Arts 

Center. I’d fi nish off at Spondivits on the 

way to the airport. I love the gumbo.” 

DeeDee Niyomkul 

Chef, Nan Thai Fine Dining, Chef/owner Tuk 

Tuk Thai Food Loft 

Guilty pleasure: Pizza 

What do you love most about Atlanta’s 

restaurant scene? “We’re starting to see 

more progressive concepts opening here, 

Tuk Tuk [which brings Thai street food 

into an upscale urban setting] included. 

You can’t have such concepts in markets 

that aren’t evolving.” 

What are your favorite dishes at Nan and 

Tuk Tuk? “From Nan’s, I’d have to say the 

whole red snapper with three-fl avored 

chili sauce. At Tuk Tuk, it’s the mieng 

kum, an old-fashioned dish [featuring 

lime, ginger, onions, palm sugar, roasted 

coconut and toasted peanuts wrapped 

in spinach] that reminds me of my 

grandmother, who fi rst taught me how 

to cook. Its fl avors are classic Thai but 

unlike anything this market has seen 

from Thai food.” 

What other chefs on the Atlanta scene do 

you admire? “Giovanni Di Palma is doing 

some great things at Antico Pizza. I love 

how they’ve brought diversity and authenticity 

to the scene, taking simple pleasures 

such as pizza back to the basics.” 


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Marshall Chiles 

Owner, Laughing Skull Lounge & Funny Farm 

Comedy Club 

Favorite comedian: Lenny Bruce 

You took over Funny Farm in 2002. How has 

the Atlanta comedy scene changed since 

then? “It’s gotten a lot stronger. When I 

started doing standup, there were three 

places you could perform. Now you 

can get on stage every single night, and 

several nights more than once.” 

Why did you recently start booking shows at 

Relapse Theatre? “They have a space that 

holds 350 people, so I’ll bring in bigger 

acts. A lot of comedians would love to 

play the Laughing Skull, but can’t justify 

it because the room’s too small. And 

Relapse has a good reputation.” 

What can people expect from the Laughing 

Skull Comedy Festival (April 6-10)? “We 

had 600 comedians submit from all over 

the US, and only 60 were accepted. The 

comedians like it because they get industry 

exposure; the industry likes it because 

they get exposed to a lot of guys they don’t 

usually get to see; and the audience likes 

it because they get to see a lot of the best 

up-and-coming comedians from all over 

the country in one show. It’s really cool.”

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UNDER THE TABLE BY ALLISON WEISS ENTREKIN 

Inside the hush-hush world of 

secret supper clubs 


GO MAGAZINE 

KITCHEN 

CONFIDENTIAL 

For Food's Sake 

dinner held at 

Whitespace Gallery 

I’m sitting on 

the fl oor of a 

stranger’s home. 

Indian music 

plays softly, tiny 

candles fl icker and 

shoes lie piled in the 

corner. In front of me, 

a banana leaf stretches 

out like a placemat, 

and a tall man wearing 

a tunic dishes 

gingered pickles onto 

it. I glance at the 11 

others sitting around 

me, eating with their 

hands (there’s nary 

a piece of silverware 

in sight). Everything 

about my surroundings 

is unfamiliar, but 

it’s an underground 

supper club—what did 

I expect?


In Atlanta, the whispers about underground 

supper clubs have risen to a dim roar. Organizers 

announce a date and time for dinner on 

their websites, and people sign up without 

knowing where the meal will be held, who’s 

cooking or what will be served. The mystery 

is an attraction, not a deterrent: Dinner Party 

Atlanta typically fi elds 3,000 requests for 40 

spots, and the Souper Secret Underground 

Supper Club has taken to reviewing letters from 

hopeful guests that detail why they should be 

included. The last event attracted 200 letters, 

and all but 20 wound up in the trash. 

Why the extreme interest? “A lot of folks are 

interested in experiences that go a little further 

than a sit-down meal with a check,” says a 

local who goes by the name of Lady Rogue and 

organizes rogueApron dinners, which sell out 

within 10 minutes of being announced. 

Though Atlanta’s supper clubs all 

share an aura of intrigue, they diff er on just 

about everything else. Some are quiet and 

educational, others 

MYSTERY MEALS (Clockwise 

from left) Souper Secret 

are raucous and 

Underground Supper Club 

irreverent. Some 

at Antico Pizza; sweets 

recruit popular chefs, 

from rogueApron's "Alice in 

Wonderland" event; sautéing 

others showcase 

sweet plantains at Spice 

the talents of 

Route Supper Club. 

nonprofessionals. 

You might fi nd one staging a dinner on the roof 

of an abandoned building, while another erects 

tables in a historic graveyard. 

Are they legal? Er—not exactly (there’s that 

pesky alcohol-license requirement to contend 

with). Do they care? Not a bit. “We fl y under the 

radar,” says Darren Carr, organizer of Dinner 

Party Atlanta. “We show up one afternoon and 

are gone by 2am.” 

In my case at Spice Route Supper Club, I’m 

gone by 10pm, having devoured homemade 

Indian food and listened to my hosts talk about 

their balmy, river-fi lled homeland. I may never 

enter the house again, but the people who live 

there are no longer strangers. 


GO MAGAZINE 

Dinner Party Atlanta 

Intended for the young, 

hip and adventurous, 

this supper club boasts 

nouveau-American cuisine 

and a speakeasy 

environment staged 

in unusual locations 

like a jet hangar. $75 

to $95, including wine; 

dinnerpartyatlanta.com 

For Food’s Sake 

The talents of emerging 

and established 

chefs and farmers 

are showcased in 

themed dinners that 

range from olive-oil 

explorations to 

Southern celebrations. 

Venues have included 

graveyards and private 

hunting lodges. $60 

to $80, BYOB; forfoods 

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rogueApron 

This club embraces 

quirky themes, like an 

Alice in Wonderland 

garden dinner or a 

robot-inspired lunch. 

$20 to $40, including 

alcohol; rogueapron 

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Souper Secret Underground 

Supper Club 

Some of Atlanta’s 

most popular chefs 

have been lured by this 

club to cook for small 

groups of die-hard 

foodies. $150, including 

alcohol; souperjenny 

atl.com 

Spice Route 

Supper Club 

This club—the 

brainchild of Chef Asha 

Gomez—introduces 

diners to the cuisine 

of Kerala, India, with 

a few modern twists. 

Upcoming dates: March 

5, 19, April 2, 16 and 30; 

$65 to $85, including 

wine; spiceroute 

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INSIDE THE ARTOSPHERE BY ASHLEY HESSELTINE 

Atlanta’s ever-burgeoning art scene boasts an eclectic mix 

of galleries, from the offbeat and edgy to the traditional. 

But despite their differences, the gallery owners are often 

each other’s biggest fans. Here, they each reveal one of their 

favorites, and why they’re worth a visit. 

EMILY AMY 

of Emily Amy Gallery 

♥'s: 

Young Blood Gallery 

636 N Highland Ave, Virginia- 

Highland; 404-254-4127; 

youngbloodgallery.com 

Because: “As its name suggests, 

Young Blood Gallery is by far one 

of the best places in the city to 

see and collect emerging local 

talent. As an added bonus, the 

indie craft boutique adjoining the 

gallery is full of the most unique 

and thoughtful gifts.” 

MARILYN KIANG 

of Kiang Gallery 

♥'s: 

Emily Amy Gallery 

1000 Marietta St, Ste 208, 

West Midtown; 404-877-5626; 

emilyamygallery.com 

Because: “Emily Amy Gallery is 

a fresh and sophisticated space. 

The subject matter achieves a 

nice balance between current 

trends while paying homage to 

20th-century masters. The gallery 

and Amy herself add energy to the 

Westside Arts District.” 

MAGGIE WHITE 

of Young Blood Gallery 

♥'s: 

Beep Beep Gallery 

696 Charles Allen Dr, Midtown; 

beepbeepgallery.com 

Because: “Beep Beep took a tiny 

space, tucked away off Ponce de 

Leon Avenue, and turned it into a 

major venue for local, up-andcoming 

artists. It has a laidback 

vibe, but takes our city's 

artists seriously.” 

NANCY SOLOMON 

of Solomon Projects 

♥'s: 

Kiang Gallery 

1011-A Marietta St, West 

Midtown; 404-892-5477; 

kiang-gallery.com 

Because: “I appreciate the spare, 

quiet refinement of Marilyn 

Kiang’s vision. Her gallery is a 

unique contribution to and presence 

in the Atlanta art scene.” 


JAMES MCCONNELL 

of Beep Beep Gallery 

♥'s: 

Marcia Wood Gallery 

263 Walker St, Castleberry Hill; 

404-827-0030; marciawoodgallery.com 

Because: “Marcia Wood has 

a variety of intelligent artists 

working in many different media, 

creating challenging and wellcrafted 

work, which is presented 

in a clean and thoughtful way. As 

a young gallery, we aspire toward 

her level of quality.” 

LLOYD BENJAMIN 

of Get This! Gallery 

♥'s: 

Solomon Projects 

1037 Monroe Dr, Midtown; 404- 

875-7100; solomonprojects.com 

Because: “For me, Solomon 

Projects is at the top of the 

contemporary gallery scene 

in Atlanta, hosting a dynamic 

roster of artists and great 

programming. [It has a] fantastic 

reputation—one to strive for.” 

GO MAGAZINE 

MARCIA WOOD 

of Marcia Wood Gallery 

♥'s: 

Whitespace Gallery 

814 Edgewood Ave, Old 

Fourth Ward; 404-688-1892; 

whitespace814.com 

Because: “The building and 

grounds of Whitespace—historic, 

eccentric, experimental—are 

married with an innovative 

program of art. Susan presents 

contemporary art in an accessible 

environment that helps spark 

the excitement of discovery.” 

SUSAN BRIDGES 

of Whitespace Gallery 

♥'s: 

Get This! Gallery 

662 11th St NW, West 

Midtown; 678-596-4451; 

getthisgallery.com 

Because: “The art at Get This! 

is always fresh and engaging, 

curated for the cutting-edge 

enthusiast. Lloyd Benjamin 

has developed a reputation 

for choosing emerging artists 

who are poised for national and 

international recognition.”

One of the fi nest golfers in 

the world wears the fi nest 

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ACADEMY AWARDS BY BRET LOVE 

With 250,000 students and more than 50 colleges, the 

Atlanta region is ranked No. 8 on the list of the top higher 

education markets in America. Every year, thousands of 

prospective students descend on the city for campus 

visits—but even those not looking to enroll have plenty 

to experience. 

GEORGIA STATE 

UNIVERSITY 

Though best known for its 

business and law programs, 

this former all-commuter 

college has emerged as a 

haven for the arts community. 

Located in the 

heart of Downtown, GSU 

is within walking distance 

of Centennial Olympic 

Park, the Georgia Aquarium 

and Philips Arena. But 

you don’t have to leave 

campus in search of 

entertainment: The 

student-run Cinefest 

movie theater off ers 

art-house indies and 

Hollywood fare, while 

the Rialto Center 

for the Arts attracts 

world-class talent such 

as African a capella 

group Ladysmith Black 

Mambazo (March 12) and 

Irish folkies The High Kings 

(March 31). gsu.edu 

EMORY UNIVERSITY 

While walking across 

campus, keep your eyes 

peeled for former President 

Jimmy Carter, who, as a 

University Distinguished 

Professor, is there regularly, 

as well as the Dalai Lama, 

who serves as Presidential 

Distinguished Professor. 

Particularly known for its 

graduate medicine and law 

programs, Emory off ers 

culture-seekers the chance 

to see the largest collection 

of ancient art in the Southeast 

at the on-site Michael 

C. Carlos Museum. When 

you’re done admiring a 

winged horse and fi resnorting 

lion, grab a table 

on the third-fl oor café and 

dine overlooking the quad. 

emory.edu 


GEORGIA INSTITUTE 

OF TECHNOLOGY 

Georgia Tech earns 

accolades for its science 

and engineering programs, 

but its sports programs 

aren't too shabby, either. 

The Yellow Jackets are 

a perennial ACC sports 

powerhouse; the football 

team has won four National 

Championships. While the 

gridiron is quiet right now, 

catch a great view of the 

historic fi eld at Bobby Dodd 

Stadium—the oldest stadium 

in Division I NCAA 

football—from inside 

the Bill Moore Student 

Success Center. This 

month, the baseball team 

takes on NC State at 

Russ Chandler Stadium 

(March 18-20), and the 

women's tennis team—and 

2007 NCAA Champions— 

take on Notre Dame (March 

24). gatech.edu 

GO MAGAZINE 

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE 

This all-male, Historically 

Black College is the alma 

mater of an impressive 

group of public fi gures, 

including Spike Lee, 

Samuel L. Jackson and 

Olympic gold medalist 

Edwin Moses. But Morehouse’s 

most infl uential 

graduate was undoubtedly 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Honor the 1948 alumnus 

by visiting the campus’ 

MLK statue (the only one 

in the state of Georgia) and 

the Martin Luther King 

Jr. International Chapel, 

home to the International 

Hall of Honor, which pays 

tribute to worldwide icons 

of the nonviolent civil and 

human rights movement. 

morehouse.edu

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Come play our 

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Discover the 

stories of 

civilization 

at Georgia’s 

premier museum 

of ancient art 

571 South Kilgo Circle 

Atlanta, GA 30322 

404-727-4282 

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Atlanta 

georgia 

by bret love 

GO SHOP 

BEE 

26 E Andrews Dr; 404-365-9858; 

bee-atlanta.com 

Opened by interior designer 

Jillian Pritchard Cooke (known 

for her work on EcoManor, 

the first LEED-certified 

residence in the Southeast), 

this Buckhead boutique 

features eco-friendly products 

like furniture, bedding, rugs 

and accessories made from 

sustainable, often locally 

sourced materials. 

Bennie’s Shoes 

2625 Piedmont Rd NE; 404-262- 

1966; benniesshoes.com 

An Atlanta tradition since 

1909, Bennie’s Shoes has 

evolved from a modest shoe 

repair shop into the city’s most 

venerable men’s shoe store. 

Now with three locations, 

Bennie’s carries more than 40 

top-name brands at bargain 

GETTING PERSONAL 

SOUTHERNERS 

ARE storytellers 

at heart. They’ve 

swapped tales 

and personal 

histories over fire 

pits, stone fences, 

dinner tables 

and, now, over 

cubicle walls. The 

Southern Order 

of Storytellers 

is a 200-strong 

organization 

committed to 

continuing the 

Southern Order 

of Storytellers 

Storytelling Festival 

At Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta; 

1911 Cliff Valley Way NE; 404-636-4090; 

southernorderofstorytellers.org 

prices, including Cole Haan, 

Timberland and Florsheim. 

City Dog Market 

4244 Peachtree Rd NE; 404-816- 

8050; citydogmarket.com 

Want to pamper your pooch 

with the latest in all natural 

and organic pet provisions? 

This Brookhaven store has 

everything your four-legged 

friends could possibly need, 

from healthy food and treats to 

non-toxic toys and a luxe private 

bath featuring easy-entry 

tiled basins and temperatureregulated 

sprayers. 

GO SEE 

Atlanta Hawks 

At Philips Arena 

1 Philips Dr; 404-878-3000; nba. 

com/hawks 

Talented rivals have held the 

hungry Hawks at bay for much 

of the season. But they’ll try 

to make a pre-playoff surge 

against New York (March 6), LA 

(March 8), Portland (March 12), 

Milwaukee (March 15), Denver 

(March 16), Miami (March 18), 

Detroit (March 20), New Jersey 

(March 26) and Orlando (March 

30) at home this month. 

John McCutheon 

tradition through 

events like this 

two-day fest, 

during which the 

area’s most gifted 

storytellers—with 

special guests 

Carmen Deedy 

and John 

McCutcheon—spin 

yarns for you. 

March 18-19. 


Serenbe Farms 

8457 Atlanta Newnan Rd, 

Chattahoochee Hills; 770-463-9319; 

serenbefarms.com 

This certified CSA (community 

supported agriculture) organic 

farm offers over 350 different 

kinds of fruits, vegetables, 

herbs and flowers, all of 

which are distributed within 

a 40-mile radius. Guests can 

stay at the local inn, shop at 

Serenbe’s farmers market, and 

tour the farm while learning 

about the principles of organic 

farming and sustainability. 

Shaken, Not Stirred Gala 

At Ambient Plus Studio 

585 Wells St SW, Unit A; 404-255- 

1337; gaovariancancer.org 

Enjoy the glamour of Monte 

Carlo at this James Bondthemed 

gala benefitting the 

Georgia Ovarian Cancer 

Alliance. Hosted by WSB-TV’s 

Monica Pearson, the event 

features dinner, drinks, dancing, 

casino games and both live 

and silent auctions. March 26. 

GO EAT 

Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q 

1238 Dekalb Ave; 404-577-4030; 

foxbrosbbq.com 

There’s a new sheriff in this 

cue-lovin’ town (ok, just 

brothers Jonathan and Justin 

Fox)—and their Texas-style 

cuisine leaves no doubt why 

it's been named the city’s best 

by practically every publication 

in town. From ribs and pulled 

pork to sides like Brunswick 

stew, it’s all good. $ 

10º South 

4183 Roswell Rd NE; 404-705-8870; 

10degreessouth.com 

This longtime hotspot is a slice 

of South Africa in Buckhead, 

complete with decorative Zulu 

baskets and masks. The focus 

is hearty meat dishes like beef 

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sweet apricot curry) and bobotie 

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Nan Thai Fine Dining 

1350 Spring St NW; 404-870-9933; 

nanfinedining.com 

At this family-run foodie 

favorite, mother Nan Niyomkul 

and daughter DeeDee's 

delectable delights include 

gang panang nuea (slow 

braised beef short ribs with 

panang curry) and kra pow pla 

kra pong (fried red snapper 

with sweet chili and garlic 

roasted red curry). $$$ 

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Astronaut University 

At Relapse Theatre 

380 14th St NW; 678-887-7809; 

relapsecomedy.com 

Made up of performers from 

various theaters, this improv 

show opens with an inflight 

movie based on an audiencesuggested 

title, then builds to 

a crescendo led by four alpha 

male “astronauts” with a knack 

for witty repartee. Saturdays 

at 10pm. 

Sister Louisa's Church of 

the Living Room & Ping 

Pong Emporium 

466 Edgewood Ave; 404-522-8275; 

sisterlouisa.com 

This bar/art gallery/hipster 

hangout in the Old Fourth 

Ward finds Atlanta artist Grant 

Henry (made famous by local 

writer Hollis Gillespie) serving 

up sangria, PBRs, cheap eats, 

artwork and killer jukebox 

tunes, all in a quirky, kitschy 

setting that includes ping-pong 

tables and church organ 

karaoke. 

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bluemercury 

At Tropicana Casino and Resort 

2801 Pacific Ave; 609-347-7778; 

bluemercury.com 

Indulge yourself at this 

extraordinary spa, which Allure 

and O, The Oprah Magazine 

have hailed for its hard-to-find 

products and highly coveted 

skincare and cosmetic lines. 

GO SEE 

Civil Rights Garden 

At Richard Stockton College of New 

Jersey; 35 S Dr MLK Jr Blvd; 609-347- 

2160; stockton.edu 

Located outside the beautifully 

restored Carnegie Library 

Center (completed in 1904), 

this sculpture garden honors 

the leaders and voices of the 

Civil Rights movement. The 

monument is free and open 

daily from 9am to 5pm. 

The Ritz 

2715 Boardwalk; 609-345-2062; 

ritzac.com 

One of the few grand 

Boardwalk hotel buildings still 

standing from the Prohibition 

era, this is where Enoch 

“Nucky” Johnson—who inspired 

Nucky Thompson in HBO’s 

Boardwalk Empire—lived (on 

the entire ninth floor), held 

meetings and partied. Tours 

available by appointment. 

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by jenn plum auvil 

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Rí Rá Irish Pub 

At the Tropicana Casino and Resort 

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Eleganza 

2801 Pacific Ave; 609-348-8600; 

Alliance Comics 

At The Pier Shops at Caesars 

rira.com 

904 Light St; 410-685-0021; 

1 Atlantic Ocean; 609-348-2250; 

Constructed with components 

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thepiershopsatcaesars.com 

of a former Emerald Isle pub 

Comic fanatics can stock up on 

This locally owned high-end 

that James Joyce used to fre- 

books and graphic novels from 

boutique stocks the latest 

quent, this spot salvaged more classic favorites like Marvel 

styles from Versace, Roberto than just architecture from the and DC/Vertigo or check out 

Cavalli and Giuseppe Zanotti, old country. The food is equally lesser-known superheroes 

among other ultra-chic (mostly authentic, from the perfectly 

from independent publish- 

Italian) designer fashions for 

prepared fish and chips to the ers. In addition to comics, 

him, her and the home. 

beef and Guinness stew. $$ 

this Federal Hill shop carries 

Manga, posters, action figures 

and even wasabi gum. 

Old Homestead 

Steakhouse 

At the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 

1 Borgata Way; 609-317-1000; 

theborgata.com 

This second location of 

the famed New York City 

steakhouse has a menu that 

emphasizes beef, beef and 

well, more beef—especially 

hand-massaged Kobe. $$$$ 

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The Pool After Dark 

At Harrah’s Resort 

777 Harrah’s Blvd; 609-441-5233; 

harrahsresort.com 

Get in some laps by day 

because by night, this indoor 

oasis is transformed into one 

of the hottest dance clubs in 

the resort. Keep an eye out 

for celebs, who often stop by 

during special events. 

FUN FACT! 

Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, 

Spencer Tracy and others got 

their starts playing bit parts in 

Atlantic City, where Broadway 

plays were once auditioned 

at three local venues in the 

1920s and ’30s. 


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maryland 

Falls Road Running Store 

6247 Falls Rd; 410-296-5050; 

baltimorerunning.com 

Get the shoes to solve your 

running woes, suggestions for 

local routes and even training 

tips from the seasoned staff 

at Baltimore’s top running 

emporium. Choose equipment 

from specialty lines like 

Brooks, CoolMax, Running 

Divas and Mizuno. 

FOLLOW YOUR GUT 

FELL’S POINT’S happening food scene can be overwhelming. 

Enter Charm City Food Tours, which 

invites you to taste your way through the top 

offerings in this historic waterfront ’hood. While 

your guide regales you with tales of feisty 

shipbuilders and ghostly spirits, nosh osh on 

white seafood pizza at Brick Oven 

Pizza; decadent Greek appetizers at t 

The Black Olive; sliders at Kooper’s 

Tavern; local brews at The Wharf 

Rat; and of course, smoked crab 

cake from master Nancy Longo at 

Pierpoint. Come hungry. 

Charm City Food Tours 

3pm to 6:30pm; baltimorefoodtours.com 

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Soft and Cozy Baby 

3610 Falls Rd; 410-446-4525; 

softandcozybaby.com 

This Hampden shop lives up to 

its name with sweet goods for 

your favorite young one. You’ll 

find loads of all-natural baby 

goods like organic toys, cloth 

diapers and nursing gear. 

GO SEE 

American Visionary 

Arts Museum 

800 Key Hwy; 410-244-1900 

avam.org 

There's nothing stodgy about 

this museum, which showcases 

the work of self taught, or 

visionary, artists. Take Eugene 

Von Bruenchenhein, whose 

works are currently on view 

in Out of This World (through 

March 2012). The Milwaukee 

baker used his fingers, combs 

and a cooking tools to produce 

countless fantastical, almostcosmic 

Technicolor paintings. 

Earth Treks 

1930 Greenspring Dr, Timonium; 410- 

560-5665; earthtreksclimbing.com 

While away the day at Baltimore 

County’s largest indoor 

climbing adventure center, 

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◄ baltimore cont'd 

just a short drive or Light Rail 

ride from downtown. This 

16,000-square-foot facility 

has nearly 150 distinct climbs, 

from 23-foot slabs to big 

overhangs for daredevils of all 

ages and experience levels. 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

irishparade.net 

Baltimore’s Celtic contingent 

makes a strong showing at 

the city’s annual St. Paddy’s 

Day parade, featuring jigging 

dancers and bagpipers galore. 

Before joining the spectators 

lining North Charles and Pratt 

streets, cheer on the runners in 

the 5K race. 

Maryland Science Center 

601 Light St; 410-685-5225; mdsci.org 

Take advantage of the Fridays 

After Five discount through 

March 25. For just $8, you can 

tour interactive main exhibits 

and even catch an IMAX movie 

or an intergalactic show in 

the planetarium. 

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Midnite Confection’s 

Cupcakery 

1051 S Charles St; 410-727-1010; 

midniteconfection.com 

Satisfy your sweet tooth at 

this fancy Federal Hill cupcake 

shop, where flavors range 

from tart lemon-lime to rich 

bourbon-Madagascar vanilla. 

After-hours treats feature 

delicious alcohol-spiked 

frosting and fillings. $ 

Hamilton Tavern 

5517 Harford Rd; 410-426-1930; 

hamiltontavern.com 

Don't hesitate to top the 

Crosstown Burger with a fried 

egg and "sticky-spicy" bacon; 

they complement the local 

beef and horseradish cheddar. 

The no-reservation policy 

gives you time to sit at the bar 

and enjoy dirt-cheap happy 

hour prices from 4:30pm to 

6:30pm and again from 

10pm until closing. Closed 

Tuesdays. $$ 

Tatu 

614 Water St; 410-244-7385; 

tatuasianrestaurant.com/baltimore 

With its sultry red décor 

and dreamy overhead lanterns, 

this pan-Asian spot offers 

an escape for downtown's 

suit-and-tie crowd. Start 

with a Blushing Geisha 

cocktail (raspberry sake, 

Grand Marnier, fresh lime and 

Chambord) before digging 

into platters of sushi and 

classic Chinese comfort 

food. $$$ 

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J. Patrick's 

1371 Andre St; 410-244-8613 

With its friendly staff and 

authentic Irish vibe, this 

Locust Point neighborhood 

pub will make you feel like 

you've stumbled into an 

old Irish aunt’s basement 

(there are no windows). Get 

comfortable and appreciate 

the good Guinness and lively 

traditional music. 

The Get Down 

701 S Bond St; 443-708-3564; 

getdownbaltimore.com 

DJs spin at this Fell's Point 

club that boasts eco-friendly 

décor and super-cool lights 

that set the mood for dance 

parties that mix house, electro, 

disco, hip-hop and funk. 

Most nights, drinks are half 

price and there’s no cover 

before 10pm. 

FUN FACT! 

Gov. Martin O’Malley shows off 

his Irish roots by performing 

with his Celtic rock band 

O’Malley’s March. 


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Normal 

illinois 

by mary ann ford 

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Le Scent Studio 

201 1/2 North St, Ste A, Normal; 309- 

454-3366; lescentstudio.com 

In addition to stocking 

top-of-the-line perfumes and 

colognes in his Europeaninspired 

shop, perfumer 

Brad Kalavitinos is known for 

tracking down hard-to-find 

fragrances for you, even if 

they’ve been unavailable at 

other stores for years. Open 

weekends only. 

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Abraham Lincoln 

Audio Tour 

17 Twin City sites 

mchistory.org 

Abraham Lincoln, who 

practiced law in Bloomington- 

Normal, revisits his favorite 

Twin City sites in this audio 

tour written and narrated by 

local Lincoln impersonator 

James Keeran. Stops include 

the law office where Normal 

founder Jesse Fell suggested 

Lincoln run for president and 

the Miller-Davis Building, 

where Honest Abe practiced 

law. The tour is available for 

$20 at the McLean County 

Museum of History. 

Upper Limits Indoor Rock 

Gym & Pro Shop 

1304 W Washington St, Bloomington; 

309-829-8255; upperlimits.com/ 

bloomington 

With five 65-foot silos, a 110foot 

outdoor wall, a multilevel 

bouldering cave and more, this 

climbing gym offers more than 

20,000 square feet of indoor 

and outdoor surfaces to scale, 

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making it one of the largest in 

North America. 

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Maggie Miley’s 

126 E Beaufort St, Normal; 

309-807-4301; maggiemileys.com 

Designed by a Dublin 

company, with dark wood 

bars and booths crafted by 

Irish carpenters, this pub will 

transport you to the Emerald 

Isle before you even taste 

the food, including shepherd’s 

pie, boxty or bangers and 

mash. $$ 

Ozark House 

704 McGregor St, Bloomington; 

309-827-3900; 

ozarkhouserestaurant.com 

This family-owned restaurant 

has been a favorite of locals 

for more than 35 years. It’s 

famous for the signature 

cheese dip and crackers 

appetizer and barbecue (slow 

roasted and hickory smoked 

for eight hours), but the menu 

goes well beyond that to 

include steak, seafood, chicken 

and pasta dishes. $$$ 

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The Castle Theatre 

209 E Washington St, Bloomington; 

309-820-0352; thecastletheatre.com 

Much of the grandeur of this 

restored 1916 movie theater 

remains. The venue has gone 

from featuring silver-screen 

legends to rocking the walls 

with live concerts, including 

country, rock, blues and tribute 

bands. This month, Willy Porter 

and Patty Larkin take the stage 

(March 25). 

FUN FACT! 

At 28 stories, Illinois State 

University’s Watterson Towers 

is one of the world’s tallest 

residence halls.

Boston 

massachusetts 

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Pawsh Dog Boutique 

& Salon 

31 Gloucester St; 617-391-0880; 

pawshboston.com 

When only the best will do for 

your four-legged companions, 

stop by this Back Bay doggie 

boutique to pick up a snazzy 

rain slicker or clever T-shirt. 

There are also toys, collars and 

organic treats, along with pet 

salon services. 

Passport 

43 Brattle St., Cambridge; 617-576- 

0900; passportboutique.com 

You don’t have to be a 

globetrotter to appreciate the 

comfy clothing at this Harvard 

Square shop, which specializes 

in ready-to-go, easy-to-pack 

attire for women. There’s also 

a nice selection of accessories 

and luggage. 

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Boston Flower & 

Garden Show 

At Seaport World Trade Center 

1 Seaport Ln; 781-237-5533 ext. 

103; paragonexpo.com 

Celebrate spring a little early 

at this annual garden show. 

Admission gets you into a 

paradise of lush tropical plantings 

and creative landscape 

displays. This year's show will 

focus on the art of container 

gardening. March 16-20. 

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend 

Citywide; 888-733-2678; 

bostonusa.com 

Lucky you if you’re in town 

for St. Paddy’s weekend. It’s 

arguably the city’s biggest 

party, with one of the largest 

and oldest St. Patrick’s Day 

parades in the country (since 

1737). Southie, Boston’s most 

Irish neighborhood, is party 

central, with dozens of pubs in 

walking distance of the parade. 

March 17-20. 

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The Lower Depths 

476 Commonwealth Ave; 

617-266-6662 

What’s not to like about $1 

Fenway franks, hefty burgers 

and sides of cheese-smothered 

tater tots? Wash it down 

with a rare microbrew (the beer 

list changes daily) while you 

debate the upcoming Red Sox 

season with the friendly chap 

sitting next to you. $ 

Belle Isle Seafood 

1267 Saratoga St; 617-567-1619; 

belleisleseafood.com 

This plain-Jane take-out shack 

in East Boston grabbed top 

honors from Boston magazine 

for the best lobster roll in the 

city. In a seafood-loving place 

like this, that’s saying a lot. $ 

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Mottley’s Comedy Club 

61 Chatham St; 877-615-2844; 

mottleyscomedy.com 

Bostonians are buzzing about 

this place dedicated to bringing 

old-school standup comedy 

back to town. The space, 

downstairs from Trinity Bar, is 

small, unpretentious and usually 

packed, and the talent is 

varied, from well-known comics 

to edgy up-and-comers. 

FUN FACT! 

Built in 1716, Boston Light 

was North America's first 

lighthouse. It is also the oldest 

continually used light station 

in the US. 

Branson 

missouri 

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Cappuccino Country 

and Gifts 

1615 W Hwy 76; 417-334-6333; 

cappuccinocountry.com 

Indulge in a cup of gourmet 

tea or cappuccino while you 

peruse fine china, collectibles 

by Fitz and Floyd, Marie 

Osmond designer handbags 

and specialty foods at this shop 

stocked with fabulous goodies. 

GO SEE 

Heavy Metal Highrise 

At The Track Family Fun Park's Track #4 

3345 W Hwy 76; 417- 334-1612; 

bransontracks.com 

Do you have nerves of steel? 

You'll need 'em if you plan to 

STICK FIGURES 

RACHEL WILSON, named a 

2010 top up-and-coming 

artist by AmericanStyle 

Magazine, exhibits a 

new herd of realistic creatures—a 

moose, elk, deer 

and bear—sculpted from 

fallen hedge branches on 

her family farm. March 

18 to April 10. 

Rachel Wilson’s Hedgewood 

Sculpture Exhibit 

At The Titanic Museum 

3235 W Hwy 76; 417-334- 

9500; titanicbranson.com 

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pilot a go-kart around this 

behemoth concrete and steel 

track. Brand new this year, it's 

Branson's most outrageous 

course yet, with four stories of 

twisting high-rise track. 

GO EAT 

Bradford Inn Eatery 

and Bakeshop 

3590 State Hwy 265; 417-338-5555; 

bradfordeatery.com 

The public is invited into this 

popular bed and breakfast 

to enjoy soups, sandwiches, 

pizzas and decadent desserts. 

The chicken-and-fruit salad 

served on a croissant and 

Bradford vegetarian pizza are 

tops among the mouthwatering 

specialties. $ 

Buckingham’s Restaurant 

At Clarion Hotel Branson 

2820 W Highway 76; 417-337-7777; 

clarionhotelbranson.com 

This fine-dining restaurant 

is the talk of the town for 

its succulent prime rib with 

horseradish or au jus—but its 

pecan encrusted trout and 

apricot chicken are worth a 

visit, too. $$$ 

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Vintage Paris 

260 Birdcage Walk, Hollister; 417- 

598-2375; vintageparisfinewine.com 

Toulouse-Lautrec prints, 

mellow jazz and huge leather 

sofas lend this coffee and 

wine café a distinctly French 

ambience. Breathe in the 

rich smell of espresso, sip a 

belly-warming Burgundy or 

Bordeaux and let yourself be 

transported to Montmartre. 

FUN FACT! 

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Branson was coined “the live 

music capital of the entire 

universe” by Morley Safer in a 

1991 segment of 60 Minutes.

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Buffalo/ 

Niagara 

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Sweet_ness 7 Cafe 

301 Parkside Ave; 716-834-1954; 

grantstreetgallery.net 

Cancun 

mexico 

new york 

Owner Prish Moran is a local 

by jana eisenberg 

hero for transforming a vacant 

building in an immigrant 

by israel urbina 

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neighborhood into an all-in-one 

community center—café, 

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The Jacqueline Shoppe 

flower and gift shop, church 

Luxury Avenue 

5524 Main St, Williamsville; 

and artists’ residence. Her 

At Plaza Kukulcan 

716-631-2722; jacquelineshoppe.biz newly opened second café is 

Blvd Kukulcan KM 13.5; +52 998- 

Quaint, suburban Williamsville every bit as charming. Try the 

848-7300; luxuryavenue.com 

is home to the stroll-worthy 

crêpes for breakfast or lunch, This high-end mall sells all 

shopping strip where this 

then grab a sweet to go and 

the best brands in clothing 

women’s fashion boutique 

head across the street to the (Burberry, Pepe Jeans London), 

is located. In addition to 

376-acre Delaware Park. $ 

jewelry (Swarovski, Cartier) 

ready-to-wear duds and 

and accessories (Louis Vuitton, 

special-occasion dresses, it 

Ted’s Hot Dogs 

Fendi). A shopping concierge 

stocks an impressive collection 

Multiple locations 

can help you find the goods. 

of bags, scarves and jewelry. 

tedsonline.com 

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Since 1927, Ted’s has served 

quality, locally made Sahlen’s 

hot dogs. The charcoal-grilled 

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Garrafon Natural 

Just Buffalo Literary 

delicacies are blackened just Reef Park 

Center presents Babel 

enough by well-trained teens. 

On Isla Mujeres; +52 866-393-5158; 

At Kleinhans Music Hall 

Try a footlong topped with the 

garrafon.com 

3 Symphony Cir; 716-832-5400; 

signature hot sauce. $ 

For a full day of fun, head to 

justbuffalo.org 

this adventure park located 

This well-regarded series 

opens 2011 with an event 

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on the small island of Isla 

Mujeres. A short boat trip 

featuring Haitian author 

Blue Monk 

takes you to a place where you 

Edwidge Danticat. A MacAr- 

727 Elmwood Ave; 716-882-6665; 

can go zip lining, swim with 

thur "genius" grant recipient, 

bluemonkbflo.com 

dolphins, kayak, snorkel and 

she earned much praise for her A long imported beer list and 

visit a Mayan temple. 

2004 novel (and Oprah Book 

Belgian comfort food menu 

Club selection) Breath, Eyes, 

make Blue Monk—named for 

Cancun Golf Club 

Memory. March 25. 

both the beer-making Belgian at Pok-Ta-Pok 

monks and legendary jazz pia- 

Blvd Kukulcan KM 7.5; +52 998-883nist 

Thelonious Monk—a go-to 

1230; cancungolfclub.com 

destination in the happening 

Designed by Robert Trent 

Elmwood district. Settle in 

Jones Jr. and open since 

with a warming pint and a side 1976, this stunning course 

of fries cooked in duck fat. 

located between the Caribbean 

Sea and the Nichupte 

FUN FACT! 

Lagoon offers amazing views 

to all who dare to play it. 

Lessons and stay-and-play 

packages are available. 

Our Lady of Victory 

National Shrine and 

Basilica 

767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna; 

716-828-9444; ourladyofvictory.org 

This opulent church, with its 

imposing, 165-foot-tall copper 

dome (second in height to only 

the US Capitol dome when it 

was built in 1921), lords over 

blue-collar Lackawanna. The 

inside is even more impressive, 

with stained-glass windows, 

rare marble sculptures, bright 

ceiling murals and a grotto 

made of lava rock from Italy’s 

Mount Versuvius. 

Grain elevators—huge towers 

outfitted with internal bucket 

elevators for scooping up 

and storing grain—were 

invented in Buffalo by Joseph 

Dart. The city still has one of 

the largest existing collections 

of them, mostly lining the 

Buffalo River. 


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Lorenzillos 

Blvd Kukulcan KM 10.5; +52 998- 

883-1254; lorenzillos.com.mx 

This classic Cancun spot has 

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ISLAND ESCAPE 

THIS IS the real Mexico, a 

laidback car-free fisherman’s 

island where the 

streets are covered with 

sand. Few tourists visit 

until whale shark season 

in May, but there’s still 

fun to be had, including 

scuba diving, fishing and 

bird-watching. Plan to 

spend the weekend—you 

won’t want to leave. 

Holbox Island 

40 miles northwest of Cancun 

holbox.caribemexicano.com 

it all: an open-air, thatch-roof 

dining room on Nichupte 

Lagoon, pick-your-own lobster 

dinners, nautical décor and an 

impressive cocktail list. $$$$ 

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Jimmy Buffett’s 

Margaritaville 

Blvd Kululcan KM 11.5; +52 998-885- 

2375; margaritaville.com.mx 

Bring the family to this nighttime 

spot in the Hotel Zone, 

which recently added a kid’s 

area. Let them play while you 

enjoy a margarita and listen 

to the live bands amid tropical 

décor. Flip flops are welcome. 

FUN FACT! 

Off the coast of Cancun lies 

the Great Mesoamerican Reef, 

the world's second largest 

coral reef. It stretches for 450 

miles along Central America's 

east coast and it supports 

nearly 60 species of coral and 

500 species of fish. 

CANCUN: ANN MANUBAY AND DABNEY FLAKE

Charleston 

west virginia 

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Little India 

1604 Washington St E; 304-720- 

3616; littleindiawv.com 

This eatery—the kitchen of 

Charlotte 


by sheila mcentee 

which is helmed by a chef from 

Goa, India—may be new, 

by john bordsen 

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but it's already renowned. Try 

the creamy, tangy chicken 

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The Purple Onion 

tikka masala or navratan 

Fabo Café 

800 Smith St; 304-342-4414; 

korma (assorted veggies in 

2820 Selwyn Ave, Ste 180; 704-900capitolmarket.net/purpleonion.htm 

almond-cashew gravy), and 

2430; faboparty.com 

From the organic, tamari- 

cool down with a refreshing 

The emphasis is more on 

roasted cashews to the wasabi mango lassi. The all-you-can- art than coffee and baked 

peanut crunchies, this eclectic eat lunch buffet is a sampler’s goods in this café (although 

shop at Capitol Market 

paradise. $ 

the brownies are worth every 

is a snack lover’s dream. 

calorie). More than 50 local 

(Raspberry yogurt pretzels 

Frütcake 

artists sell original work at 

anyone?) There’s also fresh 

1599-A Washington St E; 304-205- 

affordable prices. 

local produce, candy and a 

5920; frutcake.net 

tempting array of grains, seeds 

and spices. And if it's lunch you 

Start the morning right 

with carbon-free coffee and 

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crave, try the made-fresh-daily organic treats from a changing St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

veggie wraps and salads. 

menu that features foods 

& Charlotte Goes Green 

like kolache (a bun filled with 

Festival 

2nd Seating 

chorizo, eggs and potato), 

Tryon St between First and Ninth sts; 

412 Elizabeth St; 304-344-1348; 

peach scones and sausage- 

charlottestpatsday.com 

ywcacharleston.org 

and-Swiss tarts. Be sure to 

This procession, now in its 

Shopping on a budget? 

ask for a bourbon truffle rolled 15th year, starts at 11am 

Vintage and gently used 

in pecans or a pumpkin-cream and draws more than 50,000 

household items don’t last 

cheese bar for later. $ 

spectators to Uptown’s main 

long at this popular shop 

street. Afterward, South Tryon 

run by the YWCA, where the 

sale of art, rugs, furniture, 

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sprouts booths and tents 

where you’ll find Gaelic music, 

glassware, books and LPs help Vandalia Grille 

beer and food. March 19. 

support a community of elderly 

212 Hale St; 304-343-4110 

abuse victims. 

Kick back on a cozy leather 

couch for cocktails and 

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conversation at this restaurant Fran’s Filling Station 

and nightspot that’s dubbed 

2410 Park Rd; 704-372-2009 

itself “Charleston’s living room.” For lunch, choose from a 

Enjoy an extensive microbrew variety of creative sandwiches 

selection alongside snacks to (or design your own), and for 

share; try the sweet-potato 

dinner, fill up on hearty classics 

fries. Head down midweek for like eggplant parm and meat- 

Sangria Wednesdays (just $2 loaf while elbow-to-elbow with 

a glass). 

a large and loyal clientele. Don't 

miss the Fries Your Way—win- 

FUN FACT! 

ner of the Charlotte Observer's 

2010 Tournament of Fries. $$ 

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Old Malden Walking Tour 

7 miles southeast of Charleston; 

304-766-4186; larrylrowe.com/ 

History-of-Malden 

Larry Rowe has worked hard 

to preserve Old Malden, 

once the world’s largest salt 

producer and boyhood home 

of Booker T. Washington. The 

local lawyer’s walking tour 

takes you to West Virginia’s 

first black Baptist church, 

a replica of Washington’s 

boyhood cabin and the home of 

physician and salt industrialist 

John P. Hale. 

Stories suggest that brothers 

John and Samuel Pringle, 

British army deserters, lived 

in the cavity of a sycamore tree 

in present-day Upshur County 

from about 1762 to 1765. 


Harvest Moon Grille 

At the Dunhill Hotel 

235 N Tryon St; 704-342-1193; 

harvestmoongrillecharlotte.com 

The Grateful Growers Farm 

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truck proved so popular that 

it opened a brick-and-mortar 

restaurant at a historic hotel. 

Ingredients come from farms 

that are no more than 100 

miles away from Charlotte 

(minus seafood). Don’t miss the 

Grateful Growers Farm bone-in 

pork chop. $$$ 

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Lake Norman 

Cottage Cruises 

200-A North Harbor Pl, Davidson; 704- 

237-3629; lakenormancottage.com 

Board a small electric-powered 

boat for a cruise of Lake Norman 

organized by a wine shop 

near the dock. Trips are offered 

nightly; the $40-per-adult cost 

includes five types of wine, a 

light entrée and dessert. 

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Kiplinger magazine ranks 

Charlotte among its “10 Great 

Cities for Young Adults.” 

BIRDS OF A FEA FEATHER 

THIS 

POPULAR 

POP 

zoological zoo 

facility faci 

that rescues and displays 

birds of prey recently 

opened Family Corvidae: 

Where Human Superstition 

and Mythology 

Meet Bird Intelligence, a 

permanent exhibit that 

focuses on the überintelligent, 

non-raptor 

crow clan, including 

magpies, ravens and the 

African pied crow. 

Carolina Raptor Center 

At Latta Plantation Nature 

Preserve; 6000 Sample 

Rd; 704-875-6521; 

carolinaraptorcenter.org

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Chicago 

illinois 

by rod o'connor 

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Haberdash 

1350 N Wells St; 312-440-1300; 

haberdashmen.com 

Lawyer Adam Beltzman 

ditched his day job five 

years ago to resurrect the 

haberdashery (the traditional 

one-stop men’s shop). With 

its own line of dress shirts 

made by Gitman, affordable 

designer jeans and a penchant 

for excellent service, this Old 

Town boutique is a winner. 

Red & White 

1861 N Milwaukee Ave; 773-486- 

4769; redandwhitechicago.com 

The minimalist décor— 

exposed brick and recycled 

wood—might cause 

newcomers to suspect 

pretension, but this 

Bucktown wine shop is 

among the friendliest in town. 

Specializing in under-the-radar 

bottles, the store is best 

experienced during its free 

tastings (Saturdays from 2pm 

to 5pm). 

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Brookfield Zoo 

8400 31st St, Brookfield; 800-201- 

0784; brookfieldzoo.org 

Just a 20-minute drive west 

of the city is the Chicago 

area’s largest zoo, featuring 

more than 4,000 animals 

spread over 216 wooded 

acres. The new Great Bear 

Wilderness exhibit—the 

largest ever built at the 

zoo—showcases polar 

bears, grizzlies, bison and 

other native North American 

species. 

Chicago Comic & 

Entertainment Expo 

At McCormick Place (West Building) 

2301 S Lake Shore Dr; 800-354- 

4003; c2e2.com 

Fanboys and comic geeks 

converge on the Windy City at 

this second-annual convention. 

Expect panels, screenings, 

autograph signings and plenty 

of coveted collectibles. This 

year’s guests include the stars 

of the Syfy channel hit Ghost 

Hunters. March 18-20. 

Irish American 

Heritage Center 

4626 N Knox Ave; 773-282-7035; 

irish-american.org 

This converted college 

showcases Irish cultural 

happenings year-round, but it 

really kicks up its heels for St. 

Paddy’s Day with dancing, folk 

performances, art exhibits and, 

as always, perfectly poured 

Guinness at the on-site pub. 

Museum of Science 

and Industry 

57th St and Lake Shore Dr; 773-684- 

1414; msichicago.org 

This iconic museum, housed 

in the last remaining major 

structure from the 1893 

World’s Fair, is chock-full of 

brain-tickling exhibits. A new 

permanent highlight is the 

thunderous Science Storms, 

which uses realistic simulations 

to explain the wonder 

behind tornadoes, lightning 

and other natural phenomena. 

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Kuma’s Corner 

2900 W Belmont Ave; 773-604-8769; 

kumascorner.com 

Most of the hype surrounding 

this burger joint has to do with 

the blaring metal music and 

dishes honoring Metallica and 

Motorhead. But no matter 

what they’re named, these 

10-ounce beauties really 


sing—especially the classic 

with bacon, cheddar and a 

fried egg. $$ 

Le Bouchon 

1958 N Damen Ave; 773-862-6600; 

lebouchonofchicago.com 

This tiny Parisian bistro in the 

heart of Bucktown is packed 

almost every night. The elbowto-elbow 

experience is part of 

the charm—as are the impeccably 

executed classics like 

garlic-drenched escargots and 

soul-satisfying cassoulet. $$ 

Mexique 

1529 W Chicago Ave; 312-850-0288; 

mexiquechicago.com 

Influenced by France’s short 

occupation of Mexico in the 

19th century, this restaurant’s 

culinary mash-up is making its 

own history. Unique dishes like 

coffee-braised lamb shoulder 

stand out in a town with no 

shortage of high-end Mexican 

spots. $$$ 

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Lincoln Karaoke 

5526 N Lincoln Ave; 773-895-2299; 

lincolnkaraoke.com 

Real-deal Korean karaoke 

A WHALE OF A TIME 

“HOPEFULLY EVERYONE 

is OK with getting wet,” 

says trainer Jessica 

Whiton as she leads 

four women in chesthigh 

waders into the 

pool to meet Mauyak, 

a female beluga. 

Since its opening 

in 2009, Shedd 

Aquarium’s Abbott 

Oceanarium has 

attracted animal lovers 

eager to interact with 

the seven beluga 

whales through the 

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parlors are hard to replicate, 

but this 14-room haven for 

attention-seekers delivers 

the goods with couch seating, 

seriously good sound, 

fluorescent lighting and a 

menu of Korean bar snacks 

when you need to refuel. Try 

the steamed dumplings and 

seafood pancakes; there are 

also pizza and burgers if you 

want to stick to the classics. 

Rootstock Wine 

& Beer Bar 

954 N California Ave; 773-292-1616; 

rootstockbar.com 

Who says tattoos and fine 

wine can’t mix? This Humboldt 

Park hipster hangout offers 

plenty for serious wine lovers, 

with many pours costing under 

$10. Warm up with a killer 

Spanish cava and work up 

to a bold Malbec from 

Patagonia to pair with savory 

duck liver toasts or housecured 

corned beef. 

FUN FACT! 

The first auto race in the US 

was held in Chicago in 1895, 

running north to suburban 

Evanston. 

Beluga Encounter program. “It’s 

about giving people a chance to make 

connections with these amazing 

animals,” Whiton says. 

Beluga Encounter 

At Shedd Aquarium; 1200 S Lake Shore Dr; 

312-692-2730; sheddaquarium.org 

Make it a night to remember at The Redhead Piano Bar! 

16 W. Ontario St.312-640-1000

Columbus 

ohio 

by betsa marsh 

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Haiku Poetic Food and Art 

800 N High St; 614-294-8168; 

haikupoeticfoodandart.com 

The centerpiece of this serene 

Asian eatery is the sushi bar, 

where diners can watch the 

by amy anderson 

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chefs in action. The menu also 

offers everything from pad thai 

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LOOT 

to Asian steak with shiitake and La Mariposa 

641 N High St; 614-221-5668; 

enoki mushrooms. While you 

2813 N Henderson Ave, Dallas; 214lootstyle.com 

eat, be sure to channel your 

826-0069; lamariposaimports.com 

This sophisticated woman’s 

inner poet; everyone is encour- If your trip to Texas doesn’t 

boutique has been a local 

aged to jot down a haiku, which include a dip south of the 

favorite for more than 20 

may be hung on the wall. $$ 

border, head to this Mexican 

years. In addition to fashions 

imports store for gorgeous 

from FLAX, Velvet and 

Tat Ristorante di Famiglia home accessories, colorful 

Language, there are purses, 

1210 S James Rd; 614-236-1392; 

textiles, embroidered clothing 

scarves, jewelry and Bella 

tatitalian.com 

and fiesta supplies. 

Notte linens, as well as a Loot The city’s oldest family-owned 

Littles corner just for kids. Plan Italian restaurant—run by the Linus Lounge 

ahead and print out a coupon much-loved Corrova fam- 

2724 Routh St, Dallas; 214-965from 

the website for some 

ily—has been satisfying local 

0180; linuslounge.com 

extra savings. 

cravings since 1929. If you’re This appointment-only boutique 

up early, try the breakfast 

is for the true shoe connoisseur. 

frittata. The lunch and dinner 

If you’re visiting between March 

menus have all the classics: 

10 and May 23, the luxe store 

manicotti, eggplant parmesan, is opening its doors for “The 

meatball sandwiches. If you 

Art of the Shoe” event, which 

have any space left, fill it up 

gives a first look at the season’s 

with spumoni ice cream. $$ 

finest designs by designers like 

Barbara Bui, Diana Broussard 

and LD Tuttle. 

GO SEE 

Stuart Little 

At Columbus Children's Theatre 

512 Park St; 614-224-6672; 

colschildrenstheatre.org 

Everybody loves Stuart the 

Mouse (save, of course, for 

Snowbell the Cat). In this 

classic tale by E. B. White, 

Stuart lives with his family 

in New York until he strikes 

out to see the world and find 

his best friend, Margalo. 

March 10-27. 

Columbus International 

Auto Show 

At the Greater Columbus Convention 

Center; 400 N High St; 614-799- 

2232; columbusautoshow.com 

Breathe in that new-car smell 

while admiring the latest 

models. All the biggies will be 

there, including Ford, GMC, 

Chevrolet and Chrysler, but 

save some time for those 

wish-list favorites like Rolls 

Royce, Lamborghini, Maserati, 

Aston Martin and Lotus. 

March 17-20. 

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High Beck Tavern 

564 S High St; 614-224-0886; 

highbeck.com 

Whether it’s a blistering round 

of ping-pong or a take-noprisoner 

game of darts, this 

down-home bar with wellpriced 

cocktails and beer is 

a great place to kick back for 

the night. Monday is free pizza 

night, while Tuesday offers 

free "coneys" (that's localspeak 

for "loaded hot dogs"). 

FUN FACT! 

Columbus native Granville 

Woods, known as the “Black 

Edison,” invented a telegraph 

that could transmit between 

moving trains, thereby 

preventing train accidents. 

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Ft. Worth 

texas 

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Poets N’ Jazz #2 

At the Dallas Convention Center 

Theater Complex 

650 S Griffin St, Dallas; 214-743- 

2440; tbaal.org 

This encore performance of the 

popular Black Academy of Arts 

and Letters event will blend 

jazz with spoken word to create 

a smooth mix of entertainment. 

Featuring poet Sharon Smith- 

Knight, it takes place in the 

complex’s Clarence Muse Café 

Theatre. March 25-26. 

Talking Pictures 

At Stage West Theater 

821 W Vickery Blvd, Ft. Worth; 817- 

784-9378; stagewest.org 

This play by Pulitzer Prize- 

 

 


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winner playwright and Texan 

Horton Foote is a stirring 

personal tale of triumph and 

the nostalgic days of silent 

films. Set in 1929 small-town 

Texas, it's part of a local festival 

honoring Foote’s legacy. March 

10 to April 3. 

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Kincaid's Hamburgers 

4901 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft. Worth; 817- 

732-2881; kincaidshamburgers.com 

Most Ft. Worth locals will tell 

you that this place makes the 

best burger in Cow Town. Order 

at the counter and then grab a 

seat at an indoor picnic table to 

chow down on a cheeseburger 

with all the fixins. $ 

Toulouse Café and Bar 

3314 Knox St; 214-520-8999; 

toulousecafeandbar.com 

Owned by the local restaurant 

group Lombardi Family Concepts, 

this café is a little slice of 

French heaven, complete with 

five preparations of mussels, 

a quiche of the day and trout 

almondine. $$ 

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Social 

At Hotel Lumen 

6101 Hillcrest Ave; 214-219-2400; 

hotellumen.com 

Located in a boutique adjacent 

to the Southern Methodist 

University campus, this 

swanky restaurant and lounge 

offers the perfect perch from 

which to meet locals. Try one 

of the specialty drinks like the 

Royalrita (with Milagro tequila, 

Cointreau, Chambord and 

fresh-squeezed lime juice). 

FUN FACT! 

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When NorthPark Center in 

Dallas opened in 1965, it was 

the largest climate controlled, 

indoor mall in the world.

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Dayton 

ohio 

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PNC Second Street Market 

600 E Second St; 937-228-2088; 

2ndstreetpublicmarket.com 

You can find a flurry of activity 

at this refurbished railroad 

freight house home to more 

than 40 diverse vendors selling 

flowers, pottery, jewelry and 

many locally grown products. 

GO SEE 

Patterson Homestead 

1815 Brown St; 937-293-2841; 

daytonhistory.org 

This lovely landmark was the 

home of Dayton’s prominent 

Patterson family, whose contributions 

to the city included the 

creation of the National Cash 

Register Company. The home/ 

museum features 18th- and 

19th-century antiques as well 

as an exhibit profiling NCR. 

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The Golden Jersey Inn 

6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow 

Springs; 937-324-2050; 

youngsdairy.com 

This folksy establishment 

serves up old-fashioned meals 

with all the fixins. Choose 

from buttermilk chicken, roast 

beef hot shots (meat served 

between layers of bread) or top 

sirloin steak. Afterwards, head 

next door to Young’s Jersey 

Dairy and sample some of the 

region’s best ice cream. $$ 

Jay’s Seafood 

225 E Sixth St; 937-222-2892; 

jays.com 

An intimate mainstay in 

Dayton’s historic Oregon 

District, Jay’s offers a tasty 

seafood menu (with a few meat 

options thrown in). Choose 

from Atlantic salmon, yellowfin 

tuna or plump fried shrimp, and 

for the finale, try Jay’s original 

chocolate mousse. $$$ 

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Dublin Pub 

300 Wayne Ave; 937-224-7822; 

dubpub.com 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with 

a cold brew and good times at 

this popular downtown venue. 

There’s live music (from classic 

rock to Celtic rock) most Thursdays 

and weekends, and the 

fourth Tuesday of the month is 

Cigar Lovers night. 

FUN FACT! 

In director Julie Taymor’s 

Beatles-inspired film Across 

the Universe, the characters 

Prudence and Lucy are both 

from Dayton. 

Denver 

colorado 

by russell florence, jr. by lori midson 

LEADER OF THE 

PACKARD 

LOCATED IN the original 

1917 Packard Dealership 

building, this 

museum—winner of the 

prestigious James J. 

Bradley Award from the 

Society of Automotive 

Historians—features 

more than 50 restored 

autos and memorabilia. 

America’s Packard 

Museum 

420 S Ludlow St; 937-226-1710; 

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Fashion Denver 

1070 Bannock St; 720-974-2200; 

fashiondenver.com 

Up-and-coming Colorado 

designers rule the shelves and 

racks of this eclectic men’s and 

women’s boutique owned by 

the bubbly Brandi Shigley, a 

fashion-focused superwoman. 

Shigley’s business also sponsors 

events like fashion shows 

and boutique openings. 

GO SEE 

Casa Bonita 

6715 W Colfax Ave; 303-232-5115; 

casabonitadenver.com 

No visit to Denver, especially 

if you’ve got young kids in tow, 

is complete without gracing 

this Pepto Bismol-pink palace. 

The Mexican food takes a back 

seat to its show of cliff divers, 

gold mines and fire jugglers. 

Denver Auto Show 

At Colorado Convention Center 

700 14th St; 800-251-1563; 

denverautoshow.com 

Everything from imported 

hot rods to domestic hybrids 

are on display at this annual 

show, where giddy car buffs 

can kick the wheels, inspect 

the engines and toot the horns 

of 2011 (and some 2012) 

models, all under one revvedup 

roof. March 30 to April 3. 

Under the Sea 3D 

At Denver Museum of Nature & Science 

2001 Colorado Blvd; 303-370-6000; 

dmns.org 

Diving into some of the most 

isolated locations in the sea, 

this visually stunning film 

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(narrated by Jim Carrey and 

directed by Howard Hall) 

explores the exotic ocean 

floor—and reminds us why 

it’s important to protect it. 

Through March 17. 

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El Diablo Cocina y 

Tequileria 

101 Broadway; 303-954-0324; 

eldiablorestaurant.com 

The devilish cuisine at this 

rollicking cantina spearheaded 

by star chef Sean Yontz serves 

10 kinds of tacos (grilled 

mahi-mahi and roasted pork, to 

name a couple). The drink list is 

equally stellar, with 14 Mexican 

beers and potent cocktails, 

most of which are spiked with 

tequila or mezcal. $$ 

Ototo Food and Wine Bar 

1501 S Pearl St; 303-733-2503; 

ototoden.net 

At this sleek spot, sip a sakitini 

while you dine on pork bellyand-bean 

cassoulet or truffle 

whipped potatoes with American 

sturgeon caviar, Serrano 

ham and a jiggling poached egg 

layered in a jam jar. $$ 

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Green Russell 

1422 Larimer St; 303-893-6505; 

greenrussell.com 

Denver’s best mixologists 

guest bartend at this subterranean 

speakeasy. It’s the 

city’s most coveted place in 

which to imbibe craft cocktails 

concocted with house-grown 

herbs, small-production spirits 

and housemade bitters, syrups 

and infusions. 

FUN FACT! 

The Denver Zoo is home to 

Mshindi, the world's only 

rhinoceros that paints with 

a brush. 

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Des Moines 

iowa 

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Best Wishes 

833 42nd St; 515-274-4438; 

bestwishesdsm.com 

In addition to stylish home 

items, gifts and jewelry, this 

shop has the exclusive Iowa 

rights to the stunning Victoria 

& Richard Emprise line, which 

includes whimsical yet sophisticated 

furniture and décor in 

eye-popping colors. 

GO SEE 

Salisbury House 

& Gardens 

4025 Tonawanda Dr; 515-274-1777; 

salisburyhouse.org 

This 42-room Tudor-style mansion, 

completed in 1928, was 

modeled after a 15th-century 

manor in Salisbury, England. 

On a tour, you’ll learn about the 

home’s intriguing history and 

view rooms filled with valuable 

antiques and art. 

Des Moines Botanical & 

Environmental Center 

909 Robert D. Ray Dr; 515-323-6290; 

botanicalcenter.com 

Lush and exotic tropical 

flowers, plants, cacti and 

succulents thrive under the 

center's geodesic dome. Don’t 

miss the bonsai collection, and 

take time to stroll the outdoor 

gardens, which feature changing 

displays of herbs, native 

plants and miniature roses. 

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Dos Rios 

316 Court Ave; 515-282-2995; 

dosriosrestaurant.com 

Latin American cuisine 

jumps to a new level of 

refinement at this casual 

yet cosmopolitan hotspot in 

downtown’s entertainment 

district. Traditional favorites 

are given a contemporary 

twist; try the duck chorizo 

turnovers and meatball tacos. 

The margaritas, mixed with 

housemade sour mix and 

organic agave nectar, are the 

best in town. $$ 

Miyabi 9 

512 E. Grand Ave; 515-288-8885 

Expertly prepared and 

artistically presented sushi 

stars at this stellar 40-seat 

Japanese restaurant, 

located in a brick building 

in downtown’s Historic 

East Village district. Other 

standouts at this authentic, 

informal eatery include 

tempura vegetables and 

steamed shrimp dumplings. $$ 

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The Continental 

428 E. Locust St; 515-244-5845; 

continental-lounge.com 

This bustling bar and 

restaurant in the Historic 

East Village occupies a 

narrow space with exposed 

brick walls, giving it a trendy 

yet comfortable look. The 

creative cocktails and 

inventive tapas menu draw 

crowds, as does the live blues 

and jazz music on Friday and 

Saturday nights. 

FUN FACT! 

The origin of “Des Moines” 

is disputed. One theory says 

it’s French for “of the monks” 

and referred to French 

Trappist monks who settled 

the Midwest. Some historians 

contend that it derived from 

the “Moingona,” a group from 

the Illinois tribe who once 

lived here. 

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michigan 

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Leon & Lulu 

96 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson; 248-288- 

3600; leonandlulu.com 

Housed in a former roller rink, 

this furniture and accessories 

store could keep you entertained 

for hours—so it’s a good 

thing it serves hot coffee and 

cookies to keep you fortified. 

You’ll find a plethora of gift 

items like jewelry and books 

plus bags and novelty wall art. 

GO SEE 

A Lesson Before Dying 

At Detroit Repertory Theatre 

13103 Woodrow Wilson St; 313-868- 

1347; detroitreptheatre.com 

Set in the South in 1948, 

this play—based on the 

National Book Critics Circle 

Award-winning novel by Ernest 

J. Gaines—is about an 

African-American man wrongly 

accused of murder. Now that 

he is about to be executed, the 

question is how he will face his 

fate. Through March 20. 

Automotive Hall of Fame 

21400 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn; 313- 

240-4000; automotivehalloffame.org 

Auto buffs and curious types 

alike will appreciate the educational 

approach at this venue, 

which showcases automotive 

history through interactive 

exhibits, cars and authentic 

artifacts. Pick up a miniature 

or poster at the gift shop on 

your way out. 

Ann Arbor Film Festival 

Venues throughout Ann Arbor; 734- 

995-5356; aafilmfest.org 

This is the longest-running 

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independent and experimental 

film festival in North America. 

Fans can choose from more 

than 160 films—including 

animation and performancebased 

works—from 20-plus 

countries. March 22-27. 

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Cacao Tree Cafe 

204 W Fourth St, Royal Oak; 248-336- 

9043; cacaotreecafe.com 

Raw foodies and adventurous 

eaters will love this sunny café 

where you can snack on detox 

cuisine. Try the heavenly raw 

burrito or one of the smoothies, 

which are meals unto 

themselves. It's all made from 

scratch, from the chocolates 

to the breakfast granola. $ 

Good Girls Go To Paris 

Crepes 

15 E Kirby St; 313-664-0490; 

goodgirlsgotopariscrepes.com 

Pick from 50 sweet and 

savory crêpes at this eatery 

decorated with vintage French 

movie posters. The dishes are 

named after friends of the 

chef; try the Leanne (peanut 

butter and jelly) or Jamie 

(egg, ham, Swiss cheese and 

onions). $$ 

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Bakers Keyboard Lounge 

20510 Livernois Ave; 313-345-6300; 

bakerskeyboardlounge.com 

This cozy, legendary spot, 

which claims to be the world’s 

oldest jazz club, drew all the 

big names back in the day, 

from Art Tatum to Fats Waller. 

Today, it hosts top local jazz 

groups while serving up some 

mean soul food. 

FUN FACT! 

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Flint 

michigan 

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El Potrero 

5516 Fenton Rd; 810-237-8844 

Who says great Mexican 

fare can’t be found in mid- 

Michigan? From the simple yet 

incredibly tasty queso blanco 

to the spicy hot verde pork 

plate, the food is south-of-theborder 

bliss. $$ 

Ft. Lauderdale 

florida 

by liz shaw by jan norris 

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Mo Doggie’s Bar & Grill 

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Oliver T’s 

715 Torrey Rd, Fenton; 810-629- 

The Cheese Course 

1553 E Hill Rd, Grand Blanc; 810-695- 

1415; modoggie.com 

1679 Market St, Weston; 954-384- 

6550; oliverts.com 

When winter’s chill closes down 

8183; thecheesecourse.com 

This specialty store sells 

the outdoor patios of Lake 

Artisanal cheeses, both 

enough gourmet foodstuffs to Fenton’s boating bars, locals 

domestic and imported, fill 

fill your pantry 10 times over. warm up inside this laidback 

the cases at this shop, which 

Check out the jaw-dropping 

establishment, where Mondays also hosts wine pairings and 

selection of handcrafted 

feature 50-cent wings and $2 tastings. In addition to items 

beers from around the world, 

beers. Live local bands often 

like cheese boards, knives and 

including Northern California’s jam on the weekends. 

wine glasses, there’s also a 

hard-to-find Scrimshaw brews. 

bistro menu; the prosciutto di 

GO SEE 

FUN FACT! 

The downtown landmark Water 

parma sandwich (with fresh 

mozzarella, tomatoes, basil 

and pesto) is a favorite. 

A Midsummer 

Street Pavilion, which opened 

Night’s Dream 

At U of M Flint 

in 1985 as a 43,000-squarefoot 

marketplace, fell into 

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303 E Kearsley St; 810-237-6520; 

near-ruin before the University Broward Quilt Expo 

umflint.edu/theatredance 

of Michigan reinvented it as a 

At War Memorial Auditorium 

Shakespeare’s classic comedy bookstore and food court. 

800 NE Eighth St; 954-828-5380; 

depicting four young Athenian 

browardquiltexpo.com 

lovers in fairy-filled woods is 

More than 300 quilts and 

brought to vibrant life by the 

TEST YOUR METAL 

other textile arts are on 

students of the University of 

display in this biennial exhibit 

Michigan, Flint campus. March 

that includes judged and 

25-27 and April 1-3. 

non-judged entries. Numerous 

vendors sell fabrics, machines 

Friends of Modern 

and quilt-related items; silent 

Art Films 

auctions, a miniature-quilt 

At Flint Institute of Art 

auction, workshops and quilt 

1120 E Kearsley St; 810-234-1695; 

appraisals round out the fun. 

flintarts.org 

THIS INTIMATE rock venue 

March 18-20. 

Movie buffs can’t get enough of 

could be a time machine, 

the avant-garde, independent, 

for all the black-clad, 

international and classic fare 

longhaired rockers that 

shown during this weekend 

pass through, blowing the 

film series. For more offbeat 

roof off with wild guitar 

flicks, cinephiles can check out 

solos and ear-splitting 

the Art A La Carte and College 

Town films mid-week. 

distortion. This month, 

check out Nirvana tribute 

band Apocalyptica 

(March 8) and Fair To 

Midland (March 25). 

The Machine Shop 

3539 S Dort Hwy, Flint; 810-715- 

2650; themachineshop.info 

FLINT CULTURAL 

CENTER 


Spring Training 

At Roger Dean Stadium 

4751 Main St, Jupiter; 561-775- 

1818; rogerdeanstadium.com 

Bring your glove to a spring 

training game at the stadium 

where the St. Louis Cardinals 

and Florida Marlins shape 

up. There are games daily 

(sometimes twice), and they 

play against teams like the 

Mets, Twins, Nationals, Tigers, 

Braves, Rays, Red Sox and 

Astros. Through March 29. 

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GO EAT 

Eduardo de San Angel 

2822 E Commercial Blvd; 954-772- 

4731; eduardodesanangel.com 

This romantic Mexican spot 

features international fare in 

a colorful setting prepared by 

acclaimed chef/owner Eduardo 

Pria. Try the tequila-marinated 

Gulf shrimp ceviche or the 

crêpe filled with cuitlacoche, 

Serrano chilies and onions, 

paired with any of the 

moderately priced wines. $$$ 

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O Lounge 

At YOLO restaurant 

333 E Las Olas Blvd; 954-523-1000; 

yolorestaurant.com 

“You only live once” is the 

namesake motto at the 

restaurant YOLO, home to 

this sleek lounge with sink-in 

couches, martini “trees” 

(three-drink flights) and noshes 

like meatball sliders. DJs spin 

tunes nightly, and VIP bottle 

service is available. 

Bongos Cuban Cafe 

At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 

5733 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 954- 

791-3040; bongoscubancafe.com 

Power stars Gloria and Emilio 

Estefan have opened their 

fourth Latin entertainmentrestaurant 

venue. Take your 

casino wins and salsa with 

the crowd at the rooftop 

lounge or snuggle in a private 

cabana while sipping a Cuba 

Libre or mojito. 

FUN FACT! 

Both claws may be taken from 

South Florida’s stone crabs. 

The crustaceans are then 

released alive and can re-grow 

their pinchers in two years. 

Fishermen are encouraged to 

leave each crab with one claw 

so it can better obtain food 

and defend itself. 

FlintCulturalCenter.org 

for more info 

Flint Institute of Arts • Flint School of Performing Arts • Flint Symphony Orchestra 

Flint Youth Theatre • Sloan Museum • Longway Planetarium • The Whiting 

FLINT: ANDREA KNAPP

GRAND RAPIDS: COURTESY MAYER MAY HOUSE 

Ft. Myers 

florida 

GO SHOP 

Lynda’s Savvy Chic 

Boutique 

15660 San Carlos Blvd; 

239-332-2442 

Only locals know about this 

boutique tucked away inside 

The Stock Exchange furniture 

consignment store. Brimming 

with fashionable, gently used 

ladies’ clothing, jewelry and 

accessories at prices meant to 

move inventory, this place is a 

real find. 

Gannon’s Antiques & Art 

16521 S Tamiami Tr; 239-489-2211; 

gannonsantiques.com 

At 20,000 square feet, this 

family-run antiques emporium 

is the area’s largest, chock-full 

of treasures from more than 

80 vendors, including pottery, 

jewelry, toys and art. 

GO SEE 

Devils Garden Bird Park 

County Road 833, Hendry County; 239- 

851-7915; devilsgardenbirdpark.com 

Reservations are required 

at this new birding hotspot, 

but birders will be amply 

rewarded for their effort. 

Set on a lovely 7,000-acre 

ranch, it's filled with rare and 

endangered species like the 

snail kite. 

Sanibel Thriller 

634 N Yachtsman Dr, Sanibel Island; 

239-472-2328; sanibelthriller.com 

This aptly named, high-speed 

yacht departs Sanibel Marina 

daily for an eye-opening 

circumnavigation of the island. 

In addition to luxury estates 

and the historic Sanibel 

Lighthouse, you're likely to get 

a close-up view of dolphins, 

who like to play in the boat's 

wake. Put on sunscreen, wear 

a tight hat and hold on for an 

unforgettable ride. 

by libby mcmillan by amy eckert 

13051 Bell Tower Drive 

239-482-2900 • 1-877-2CROWNE 

cpfortmyers.com 

GO EAT 

Lazy Flamingo II 

1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island; 

239-472-6939; lazyflamingo.com 

Sanibel Island’s beloved local 

bar and seafood joint, “The 

Lazy” serves up ice-cold beer, 

raw bar goodies and seafood. 

Try the Caesar salad topped 

with grilled grouper and a side 

of garlic bread. $$ 

Angelina’s Ristorante 

24041 S Tamiami Tr, Bonita 

Springs; 239-390-3187; 

angelinasofbonitasprings.com 

You’ll be hard-pressed to 

decide why you most love 

this upscale Italian place: its 

stunning two-story wine tower 

or the signature butternutsquash 

ravioli. The friendly 

sommelier and well-trained 

staff are happy to help without 

being pushy. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

Lush 

13451 McGregor Blvd; 239-791- 

8554; lushfortmyers.com 

This brand-new spot 

offers a South Beach-like 

bar with dim lighting and hip 

music. Order wine or cocktails, 

and head to the romantic, 

banyan-shaded patio for 

canoodling. Globally inspired 

tapas plates from Chef 

Shannon Yates are available if 

you get hungry. 

FUN FACT! 

Captiva Island is only half a 

mile wide at its narrowest 

point, just north of ‘Tween 

Waters Inn. 

Grand Rapids 

michigan 

GO SHOP 

G.B. Russo & Son 

2770 29th St SE; 616-942-2980; 

gbrusso.com 

Since 1905, the Russos 

have satisfied Grand 

Rapidians’ hunger for housemade 

pepperoni and salami, 

imported prosciutto, Italian 

cheese and gourmet olives at 

this family-owned grocery. 

The wine selection, which 

includes hundreds of 

international labels, is no 

less tempting. 

GO SEE 

Celtic Celebration 

with Leahy 

At DeVos Performance Hall 

303 Monroe Ave NW; 616-742-6600; 

grsymphony.org 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 

with an evening or matinee 

performance of lively Irish 

and Scottish roots music. 

The Grand Rapids Symphony 

accompanies Leahy, an eightperson 

band of siblings known 

for their energetic fiddling, 

singing and dancing. March 18 

and 20. 

GO EAT 

Gaia Café 

209 Diamond Ave SE; 616-454-6233 

Gaia's barebones décor belies 

its amazing vegetarian grub. 

From stir-fries to potatoveggie 

hashes and the Mean 

Green Burrito, the menu here 

is an eclectic mix of flavors, all 

prepared with organic, locally 

grown produce. The brown rice 

risotto of the day is always 

worth checking out. $ 

Cooper Hotels. Your Upscale Choice in Fort Myers, Florida. 


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six.one.six 

At JW Marriott Hotel 

235 Louis Campau St NW; 616-242- 

1448; ilove616.com 

Taking its name from the local 

area code where many of its 

ingredients are produced, this 

eatery serves fresh, delicious 

nouveau-American cuisine. Try 

Trillium Haven Farm salad or 

Otto's chicken breast. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

Grand Woods Lounge 

77 Grandville Ave SW; 616-451-4300; 

grandwoodslounge.com 

This bar, with its cozy, lodgestyle 

interior, is right beside 

Van Andel Arena, making it 

a big hit after concerts and 

sporting events. Live music and 

a good drink selection keep it 

busy other nights as well. 

FUN FACT! 

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Frank Lloyd Wright designed 

the local Meyer May House. 

Fort Myers Airport/FGCU 

Bell Tower Shops Airport/FGCU 

5255 Big Pine Way 

239-275-6000 • 1-800-CALL-HOME 

homewoodsuitesftmyers.com 

16410 Corporate Commerce Way 

239-210-7200 • 1-877-STAY-HGI 

fortmyersairportfgcu.hgi.com 

A TALE OF TWO 

HOUSES 

GRAND RAPIDS has two 

Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned 

homes—almost. 

Wright designed the 

Meyer May House, and 

was commissioned by 

Meyer May’s in-laws 

to design the Amberg 

House two blocks away. 

But before work began, 

Wright ran off to Europe 

with his mistress. It’s 

thought that the house 

was designed by Wright’s 

associate, architect 

Marion Mahoney. 

16450 Corporate Commerce Way 

239-210-7300 • 1-800-CALL-HOME 

fortmyersairportfgcu.homewoodsuites.com

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Harrisburg 

pennsylvania 

by christine conard schultz 

GO SHOP 

Derry Church Artisan 

Chocolates 

675 Williams Grove Rd, 

Mechanicsburg; 717-602-8963; 

derrychurchartisanchocolates.com 

This shop, named for the tiny 

PA crossroads that was later 

renamed Hershey, produces 

small-batch, French-style 

chocolates with organic 

creams from local dairy farms. 

Chocolatier Eric Cayton invents 

rich, exotic flavors like sweet 

curry with coconut cream, 

pomegranate and molasses, 

and the “New York” bon bon 

with white chocolate cheesecake 

ganache, raspberry liquor 

and graham cracker. 

GO SEE 

Gallery Blu 

1633 N 3rd St; 717-234-3009; 

galleryblu.org 

This gallery, housed in a former 

residence, exhibits sculpture, 

pottery and paintings, with 

a special focus on emerging 

statewide and regional artists. 

This month, however, you can 

see SoHo Meets Rio, which 

features work by Joanne 

Landis and Elide Hower, locals 

who hail from New York and 

Rio de Janeiro, respectively 

(opens March 18). 

The State Museum 

of Pennsylvania 

300 N St,; 717 787-4980; 

statemuseumpa.org 

Wander through the Carboniferous 

Forest, where you can 

spot plants and animals from 

the Pennsylvanian Period (310 

million years ago), then swing 

by the Dino Lab to watch an 

interactive excavation of a real 

dinosaur skeleton and see the 

new home of the PA mastodon. 

GO EAT 

Café Bruges 

16 N Pitt St, Carlisle; 717-960-0223; 

cafebruges.com 

This place serves distinctive 

Belgian fare—including 

mussels and waffles—and 

American faves like burgers. 

Try the Carbonade Flamande 

(Flemish beef stew cooked in 

dark ale), and wash it down 

with a flight of Belgian brews 

from the dozens of choices. $$ 

Sammy’s Italian 

Restaurant 

502 N 3rd St; 717-221-0192; 

sammysitalianrestaurant.com 

With its great location across 

from the Capitol, ample window 

seating and $7 all-you-can-eat 

lunch buffet, this cozy restaurant 

is hopping around midday. 

Shellfish is the specialty here, 

and it makes its way into most 

signature dishes, like the scallops 

Provencal or linguini with 

clams. BYOB. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Brew 22 American Tavern 

7011 Allentown Blvd; 717-657-2233; 

brew22.net 

Hand-cut steaks, brick-oven 

pizzas and award-winning 

wings fill bellies here, but its 

craft brew list (one of the city's 

largest)—including St. Louis' 

Wild Blue blueberry lager and 

Terrapin Gamma Ray from 

Athens, GA—keeps customers 

coming back. 

FUN FACT! 

Harrisburg Bike Taxi service 

opened last year as a green 

alternative to traditional 

taxi service. 


Houston 

texas 

by joann takasaki 

GO SHOP 

Urban Harvest 

Farmer’s Market 

901 Bagby St; 713-880-5540; 

urbanharvest.org 

City hall hosts this Wednesday 

farmers market from 11am to 

2pm. Support local growers, 

grab lunch from top food 

trucks and buy locally made 

goods. Markets also take place 

Saturdays on Eastside St and 

Sundays at Discovery Green. 

GO SEE 

Bayou City Art Festival 

At Memorial Park 

6501 Memorial Dr; 713-521-0133; 

bayoucityartfestival.com 

Before the heat and humidity 

of summer hits, head to the 

picnic loop in Memorial Park 

for one the finest juried art 

festivals in the country. Less 

than one-third of the 1,000plus 

applicants make the cut. 

March 25-27. 

Houston Rockets 

At Toyota Center 

1510 Polk St; 866-446-8849; 

houstonrockets.com 

This month, the two time NBA 

champions host the archrival 

San Antonio Spurs (March 12), 

and eight others, including 

Phoenix (March 14), Boston 

(March 18) and Golden State 

(March 23). Be sure to wear 

Rocket red and root for the 

home team. 

Discovery Green 

1500 McKinney St; 713-400-7336; 

discoverygreen.com 

March kicks off the spring 

programming season at this 

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downtown greenspace, which 

always has an exciting lineup 

of free concerts, yoga and 

exercise classes and seasonal 

festivals. Located right in front 

of the Convention Center, it's 

convenient to all of downtown. 

GO EAT 

Huynh 

912 St. Emanuel St; 713-224-8964; 

huynhrestauranthouston.com 

If you're looking for real-deal 

Vietnamese, head to this lowkey, 

easy-on-the-wallet eatery 

in off-the-beaten-path EaDo. 

Try the pork spring rolls and 

the vermicelli duck soup. $ 

Latin Bites Cafe 

1302 Nance St; 713-229-8369; 

latinbitescafe.com 

The food at this Peruvian BYOB 

is served in tapas-style portions 

perfect for sharing and 

sampling. Start with a mixed 

ceviche and the tacu-tacus (a 

sampler of rice-and-bean cakes 

with three kinds of meat), 

followed by the grilled beef 

tenderloin and the lamb stew. 

Round it out with a sweet dulce 

le leche mousse. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Glitter Karaoke 

2621 Milam St; 713-526-4900; 

glitterkaraoke.com 

American Idol hopefuls can 

practice their audition songs 

at this venue where it's all 

karaoke, all the time. Tuesday's 

$4 U-Call-Its (any drink you 

want) and Wednesday's reverse 

happy hours (late hours) will 

also have you singing. 

FUN FACT! 

The Houston Livestock and 

Rodeo has awarded $140 

million to junior competitors 

since 1932. This year's event 

takes place March 1-20.

HUNTSVILLE: ALABAMA TOURISM DEPARTMENT 

Huntsville/ 

Decatur 

alabama 

GO SHOP 

Morgan Price Candy 

Company 

1735 Sixth Ave SE, Decatur; 256-350- 

2992; morganpricecandy.com 

This yummy-smelling candy 

store sells goodies made 

with old family recipes that 

will satisfy even the pickiest 

sweet tooth cravings. Inhale 

the aroma of chocolate, 

brown sugar and toffee while 

deciding what to try. The 

handmade creamy pralines are 

a local favorite. 

GO SEE 

Burritt on the Mountain 

3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville; 256-536- 

2882; burrittonthemountain.com 

High atop Monte Sano Mountain 

sits the stunning mansion 

of physician and inventor Dr. 

William Burritt (who willed his 

land to Huntsville, making it the 

city’s first museum), as well as 

a living history park and nature 

trails. Visitors are treated to a 

glimpse of 19th-century rural 

farm life. 

GO EAT 

Dreamland Bar-B-Que Ribs 

3855 University Dr, Huntsville; 256- 

539-7427; dreamlandbbq.com 

You no longer have to go all 

the way to Tuscaloosa for 

“Big Daddy’s” legendary ribs. 

Leave your table manners 

at home when you come to 

Dreamland’s latest outpost; 

everyone licks their fingers 

here, and meals come with 

plenty of sliced white bread 

to sop up any leftover sauce 

on your plate. $ 

HISTORIC 

HUNSTVILLE 

Simp McGhee’s 

725 Bank St NE, Decatur; 

256-353-6284; simpmcghees.com 

Named after Decatur’s 

infamous riverboat captain, 

who was known to travel with 

his beer-drinking pet pig, this 

cozy restaurant and pub offers 

an eclectic Creole-influenced 

dinner menu. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

Hard Dock Café 

3755 US Highway 31 S, Decatur; 

256-340-9234 

Enjoy spectacular sunsets at 

this hangout on Wheeler Lake, 

where the dress is casual, the 

beer is cold, and the wings are 

hot. If the evening is a bit nippy, 

move inside—but arrive early or 

it’s standing room only. 

FUN FACT! 

Huntsville was the temporary 

seat of the state government in 

1818 and 1819. 

Indianapolis 

indiana 

by karen beasley by susan j. guyett 

THERE’S LIVING history 

right in the heart of 

downtown. At Alabama 

Constitution Village, 

villagers bake over an 

open fire and spin their 

own wool. Duck inside 

the cabinetmaker’s 

shop, where the state 

constitution was written 

in 1819. 

Alabama 

Constitution Village 

109 Gates Ave, Huntsville; 256- 

564-8100; earlyworks.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Zesco 

640 N Capitol Ave; 317-269-9300; 

zesco.com 

Amateur chefs can shop 

where the food pros do at this 

downtown restaurant supply 

store. Everyday customers can 

find top gear for the home in 

the 25,000-square-foot-plus 

showroom, like individual 

cast-iron casserole dishes or 

snazzy glassware, perfect for 

impressing dinner guests. 

J. Benzal 

739 Massachusetts Ave; 

317-222-1216; jbenzal.com 

Mamadou “Ben” Diallo opened 

this downtown menswear 

shop—which exclusively 

carries his own J. Benzal line— 

because he couldn’t find finely 

tailored, distinctive clothing in 

his new hometown. This West 

African-born Butler University 

grad believes quality, style and 

a dash of color makes the man. 

GO SEE 

Indianapolis Civic Theatre 

3200 Cold Spring Rd; 317-924-6770; 

civictheatre.org 

Founded in 1915, Booth 

Tarkington Civic Theatre is one 

of the largest active community 

theaters in the country. This 

month, the Tony Award-winning 

Cabaret takes the mainstage at 

the Marian University campus. 

March 11-26. 

The Sanctuary 

75 N Main St, Zionsville; 

317-733-1117; nanoel.com 

Artist Nancy Noel opens her 

world to the public in this 

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restored Victorian church. See 

her work—mostly portraits of 

animals and Amish children— 

displayed in gallery format 

and get some tasty snacks at 

The Sanctuary’s restaurant, 

helmed by chef (and chocolatier) 

Ghyslain Maurais. 

GO EAT 

Petite Chou by Patachou 

823 Westfield Blvd; 317-259-0765; 

cafepatachou.com 

Locavore Martha Hoover’s 

Broad Ripple restaurant—part 

of a small, but growing, local 

chain—serves breakfast and 

lunch daily (and dinner Tuesday 

through Saturday). Expect 

giant omelets, gourmet salads 

and homemade desserts. $ 

Oakleys Bistro 

1464 W 86 St; 317-824-1231; 

oakleysbistro.com 

Chef Steve Oakley’s restaurant 

never fails to satisfy local 

foodies. For a midday meal, try 

one of the luncheon tarts or a 

steaming bowl of roasted corn 

soup. Come dinner, your best 

bets are the rich and savory 

duck confit served with duck 

fat cornbread or the famous 

“Stanley’s meatloaf.” $$$ 

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Chatterbox Jazz Club 

435 Massachusetts Ave; 

317-636-0584; chatterboxjazz.com 

The Box, as locals call it, is 

a laidback tavern that offers 

live jazz every night. Before 

the musicians take the stage, 

owner Dave Andrichik and his 

staff chat with an after-work 

crowd looking to wind down. 

FUN FACT! 

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Wabash, IN (97 miles from 

Indianapolis), was the first 

city in the US to have electric 

street lighting, in 1880.

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Jacksonville 

florida 

by lilla ross 

GO SHOP 

Woodside Lane 

1992 San Marco Blvd; 904-955- 

4244; grainmillart.com 

Craftsman Kevin Byrnes will 

sell you a piece of history out 

of his San Marco shop—oneof-a-kind 

tables made with 

pine salvaged from a historic 

Beaver Street grain mill. Each 

piece is a work of art—albeit 

one full of nail holes and the 

scars of time—and Byrnes 

will build it specially to fit 

your space. 

GO SEE 

Garden Week 

At Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens 

829 Riverside Ave; 904-356-6857; 

cummer.org 

This event is about more than 

smelling the freshly blossomed 

azaleas. It’s about garden 

design, floral art, fashion and 

touring the historic gardens 

along the banks of the St. 

Johns River. Former White 

House flower czar Nancy 

Clarke is the featured speaker. 

March 14-19. 

GO EAT 

Mixx 

1611 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach; 

904-249-7787; mixxfl.com 

Can’t decide what to eat? 

Neither could the owners, so 

they found a way to combine 

all their favorite foods into 

a single concept. Mixx it up 

yourself with a wood-fired 

pizza topped with wild 

mushrooms and quail eggs 

with a side order of chipotle 

tuna sashimi and tiramisu for 

dessert. It sounds crazy, but it 

works. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Monkeys Uncle Tavern 

1850 S Third St, Jacksonville Beach; 

904-246-1070; 

monkeysuncletavern.com 

This come-as-you-are 

neighborhood bar is a staple in 

the local nightlife scene, with 

dancing, sports TV, karaoke, 

team trivia, pool tables, bar 

bingo, beer pong and darts. 

There's nothing intense or in your 

face here—just good people 

having laidback, friendly fun. 

FUN FACT 

Elvis Presley’s first indoor 

concert was in 1957 at 

Jacksonville's Florida Theatre. 

It was chaperoned by a juvenile 

court judge, who sat in the 

audience to ensure Presley’s 

performance didn't have too 

much shakin’ goin’ on. 

SOUTHERN SO 

STAPLES 

YOU CAN'T get more 

down-home than this 

place, opened by a local 

Christian church. Plates 

are heaped high with 

Southern standbys—fried 

chicken, collard greens 

and cornbread—and 

served cafeteria style. 

Stick with the theme and 

order hot peach cobbler 

for dessert—you’ll want 

to shout "Hallelujah!" $ 

Soul Food Bistro 

5310 Lenox Ave; 

904-394-0860 

 

 

 


Kansas City 

missouri 

by mary bloch 

GO SHOP 

Asiatica 

4824 Rainbow Blvd; 800-731-0831; 

asiaticakc.com 

With its elegant and timeless 

Asian offerings, this shop 

could easily be located on 

another continent. Browse 

for exquisite clothing made 

from vintage Japanese kimono 

fabric, ceramics, textiles and 

stunning accessories ranging 

from jewelry and coin purses to 

scarves and bowties. 

GO SEE 

KC Rail Experience 

At Union Station 

30 W Pershing Rd; 816-460-2020; 

unionstation.org 

Experience the lure of the 

railroad through illuminating 

stories told by the “ghosts”—a 

singing gandydancer, a railroad 

baron and a cattle driver 

among them—of those who 

used to work and ride the rails. 

Vintage rail cars, a locomotive 

simulator and a large artifact 

collection bring history to 

life in this fascinating permanent 

exhibit. 

Kemper Museum of 

Contemporary Art 

4420 Warwick Blvd; 816-753-5784; 

kemperart.org 

The museum building’s 

architectural design is as much 

of a draw as the 1,000 works 

of modern art within. Plan a 

visit around lunchtime to enjoy 

a fresh and creative meal at 

the on-site Café Sebastienne, 

served in a dining room 

brimming with Frederick James 

Brown’s colorful artwork. 

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GO EAT 

Piropos Grille 

1 W First St, Parkville; 816 -741-9800; 

piroposgrille.com 

A 7-mile drive from downtown 

KC will bring you atop a perch 

overlooking the quaint town 

of Parkville. Pork tamales and 

beef arepas are appetizer 

highlights of the Latin 

American menu. For the main 

event, go for the shrimp and 

veggie brochelas (skewers) 

or one of the authentic grilled 

meat dishes. $$$ 

JJ’s 

910 W 48th St; 816-561-7136; 

jjs-restaurant.com 

This cozy restaurant is one 

of KC’s longest operating 

independent restaurants, open 

for 26 years. Duck confit sits 

atop a crostini with white-bean 

purée, quail is exquisitely 

grilled, and osso buco is 

tender and hearty. Though 

the ambience is casual, the 

1,800-bottle wine list is equal 

to those of the country’s finest 

restaurants. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

Tower Tavern 

401 E 31st St; 816-931-9300; 

towertavernkc.com 

Though located in the heart 

of Midtown at the youthful 

Martini Corner, this upscale 

sports bar attracts people 

of all ages. A quintessential 

neighborhood hangout, it has 

16 plasma big-screen TVs, 

a game room, happy hour 

specials, solid fare and weekly 

trivia events. 

FUN FACT! 

It's not surprising that 

Kansas City, home of the 

14,000-strong KC Barbecue 

Society, has more barbecue 

restaurants per capita than 

any other city in the country.

KEY WEST: EVELYN PROIMOS 

Key West 

florida 

GO SHOP 

Voltaire Books 

330 Simonton St; 305-296-3226; 

voltairebooks.com 

The island's last remaining indie 

bookstore shows off its local 

pride with works by Ernest 

Hemingway and Tennessee 

Williams, as well as current Key 

West authors Judy Blume and 

Shel Silverstein. Hard-to-find 

and rare books rule here. 

GO SEE 

Cabanas Aerobatics 

Unlimited 

3469 S Roosevelt Blvd; 305-296- 

5720; cabanasaerobatics.com 

Soar over Key West with ace 

Fred Cabanas, who’s been flying 

biplanes around the island 

for more than two decades. 

These thrill rides aren't for the 

faint of heart. You'll experience 

powerful G forces—up to eight 

positive and four negative—as 

you loop, roll and stall. 

GO EAT 

Café Marquesa 

At Marquesa Hotel 

600 Fleming St; 305-292-1919; 

marquesa.com/café-marquesa.htm 

This quaint, 50-seat restaurant 

is housed inside one of the 

island’s most elegant inns. 

Chef Susan Ferry’s creations— 

conch and blue crab cakes and 

macadamia-crusted yellowtail 

snapper—are a hit with many 

Food Network chefs. $$$ 

Café Solé 

1029 Southard St; 305-294-0230; 

cafesole.com 

This café is billed as “a taste of 

LIFE’S A BEACH 

BRUSH UP on history at 

the 18th-century fort, 

or just catch some rays 

while enjoying the great 

outdoors. Snorkel; fish 

(it’s allowed on the west 

side) for amberjack and 

snapper; ride bike paths; 

grill up a picnic; or swim 

at what’s considered the 

best beach in Key West. 

Fort Zachary Taylor 

State Park 

601 Howard England Way; 305- 

295-0037; floridastateparks. 

org/forttaylor 

France in Key West," so 

the European-style décor 

and Provençal menu should 

come as no surprise. Classics 

like escargot and homemade 

foie gras are all served, but 

the hogfish snapper, Chef 

Correa’s specialty, is a musttry. 

$$$ 

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Virgilio’s Martini Bar 

524 Duval St; 305-296-8118; 

virgilioskeywest.com 

This decade-old gem serves 

classic and original martinis. 

(Sip them for $5 on Mondays.) 

The patio garden is the ideal 

spot to sip a drink, listen to 

live jazz and do some latenight 

dancing. 

FUN FACT! 

The annual Conch Republic 

Independence Celebration 

pays homage to the Keys' 

mock secession in 1982. This 

year's is April 22 to May 1. 

Knoxville 

tennessee 

by josie gulliksen by rose kennedy 


GO SHOP 

M. S. McClellan 

5614 Kingston Pike; 865-584-3492; 

msmcclellan.com 

This traditional clothier 

(established in 1966), which 

has been one of Esquire's bestof-class 

retailers for a decade 

straight, caters to Knoxville's 

smart set. It's the place for fit 

and quality with a touch of flair. 

Most of the merchandise— 

suits, ties and classic business 

attire for women—can't be 

found in other area stores. 

GO SEE 

The Civil War in Knoxville 

At the Frank H. McClung Museum at the 

University of Tennessee 

1327 Circle Park Dr; 865-974-2144; 

mcclungmuseum.utk.edu 

The War Between the 

States reached Knoxville at 

the Battle of Fort Sanders. 

This exhibit, made up 

primarily of artifacts, brings 

the sorrowful events to life. 

A Union artillerist's letters, 

a Confederate drum left 

behind and an 1864 map of 

the defenses are all part of 

the permanent collection at 

this top-drawer archeological 

museum. 

Knoxville Ice Bears 

At James White Civic Coliseum 

500 Howard Baker Jr Ave;865-656- 

4444; knoxvilleicebears.com 

Even down-South Knoxville 

has an ice hockey team. 

Watch the Ice Bears brawl for 

supremacy in the Southern 

Professional Hockey League. 

It's action-packed fun, with 

quirky side promotions like 

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wiener dog races. See them 

play Huntsville (March 4) and 

Fayetteville (March 5, 19 and 

25). 

GO EAT 

Pizza Palace 

3132 E Magnolia Ave; 865-524-4388; 

visitpizzapalace.com 

Locals flock to this 1961 

landmark (and its vintage neon 

sign) for made-from-scratch 

foods like pizza, burgers and 

spaghetti. It's somewhat out of 

the way, but the drive's worth 

it for the hand-breaded onion 

rings. Pizza Palace has been 

featured on Food Network's 

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 

(and is a little bit of each). $$ 

LuLu's Tea Room 

3703 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell; 865- 

947-5858; lulustearoom.com 

Lunch on ladylike sandwiches, 

soups and salads—chicken 

salad croissant, egg salad, 

quiche, that sort of thing. Or 

tuck into a traditional tea, 

complete with sweets and 

service that's worthy of Queen 

Victoria. $$ 

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Asia Cafe 

6714B Central Ave Pike; 865-688- 

8888; asiacafe.org 

Nosh on five Asian cuisines 

while you enjoy the 98-cent 

draft happy hour, a lavish liquor 

assortment, live music and 

a dancefloor. 

FUN FACT! 

GO GUIDES 

In 1901, Kid Curry, a member 

of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch, 

was captured for shooting a 

couple of deputies and brought 

to Knoxville's jail. He escaped 

two years later, though, and 

was last seen riding the 

sheriff’s stolen horse across 

the Gay Street Bridge.

GO GUIDES 

Las Vegas 

nevada 

by lisa plummer 

GO SHOP 

The District at Green 

Valley Ranch 

2240 Village Walk Dr, Henderson; 702- 

564-8595; thedistrictatgvr.com 

Escape the Strip and retreat 

to this village-like, walkable 

outdoor mall and gathering 

place featuring brand-name 

stores and eclectic shops, 

restaurants, cafés and a 

vintage-style carousel. 

GO SEE 

The Las Vegas Wranglers 

At Orleans Arena 

4500 W Tropicana Ave; 702- 471- 

7825; lasvegaswranglers.com 

Beloved by locals, this AA 

minor league team proves that 

professional ice hockey is alive 

and well in Sin City. Watch talented 

players get into shoving 

matches and fistfights while 

“The Duke” works the crowd. 

This month’s home games are 

March 15, 17-19, 22 and 29. 

Pole Position Raceway 

4175 S Arville St; 702-227-7223; 

polepositionraceway.com/vegas 

This 60,000-square-foot 

facility takes indoor kart racing 

to the next level, with state-ofthe-art 

electric carts capable 

of hitting speeds of up to 45 

miles per hour. 

Love 

At The Mirage 

3400 Las Vegas Blvd S; 702-792- 

7777; mgmresorts.com/love 

This magical Cirque du Soleil 

creation celebrates the legendary 

music of The Beatles with 

the help of 60 high-energy 

dancers, extreme athletes 

and aerial performers, as well 

as state-of-the-art sound and 

lighting effects. 

GO EAT 

Boa Steakhouse 

At The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace 


7373; boasteak.com 

Mood lighting and a sensual 

ambience create the perfect 

setting for an intimate finedining 

experience. A perfect 

meal includes the jumbo lump 

crab cake, dry aged bone-in rib 

eye, truffle mac ‘n’ cheese and 

vanilla panna cotta. $$$$ 

T&T: Tacos Tequila 

At Luxor Las Vegas 


5225; tacosandtequilalv.com 

This contemporary Mexicanstyle 

cantina showcases 

delicious south-of-the-border 

favorites as well as delectable, 

handcrafted tequila cocktails. 

The chicken tamales, Alambre 

soft tacos (with grilled skirt 

steak, bacon, Oaxaca cheese 

and chile poblano) and crab 

tostadas are must-tries. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

Ghostbar 

At the Palms 

4321 W Flamingo Rd; 702-942-6832; 

palms.com/nightlife 

Hang out in the futuristicthemed 

indoor lounge or kick 

back on the sky deck and 

drink in the stunning (almost) 

360-degree view. It’s the 

perfect spot to begin or end 

an evening out on the town, 

especially if you’d rather 

mingle than dance. 

FUN FACT! 

The first hotel and casino to 

open in Las Vegas was the 

Golden Gate Hotel and Casino 

in 1906. 

If you’re looking at this 

banner so are your clients 

To advertise in call our 

sales team at 888.864.1732 


Lexington 

kentucky 

by patti nickell 

GO SHOP 

Two Chicks and Co. 

124 Southland Dr; 859-276-0756; 

twochicksandcompany.com 

A designer gift boutique in a 

suburban setting, Two Chicks 

offers stylish merchandise to 

dress up your home or wardrobe. 

Pick up a Thomas Paul 

thoroughbred throw pillow, 

update your china set or treat 

yourself to new jewelry. 

GO SEE 

Blue Grass Trust Antiques 

& Garden Show 

At Keeneland Race Course 

4201 Versailles Rd; 859-253-0362; 

bgtantiquesandgardenshow.org 

This annual event attracts 

antiques dealers from around 

the country and garden designers 

from across Kentucky for 

a series of lectures, luncheons 

and exhibitions. This year’s 

show will be headlined by 

Carleton Varney, a famed interior 

designer whose projects 

include New York's Plaza Hotel 

and The Greenbrier in West 

Virginia. March 11-13. 

Ashland 

120 Sycamore Road; 859-266-8581; 

henryclay.org 

This 18-room Italianate 

mansion was the home of 

19th-century statesman 

Henry Clay, who entertained 

Daniel Webster, Jefferson 

Davis and the Marquis de 

Lafayette here. Clay’s friend 

Benjamin Latrobe, architect 

of the US Capitol, designed 

the house’s finest feature: 

the circular rotunda over the 

unusual octagonal library. 

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GO EAT 

Greentree Antiques 

& Tea Room 

521 W Short St; 859-455-9660; 

greentreetearoom.com 

Enjoy high tea at this classic 

British-style tea room in the 

heart of downtown. Nibble 

benedictine-and-chicken pesto 

tea sandwiches while you sip 

Darjeeling tea. (Remember to 

keep that pinky raised.) Pre- or 

post-tea, shop for high-end 

merchandise in the adjoining 

antique shop. $$ 

Furlongs 

735 E Main St; 859-266-9000; 

furlongs.com 

The owners of this spot are 

from Louisiana, and their 

dishes are straight from the 

bayou. We're talking blackened 

frog legs over classic jambalaya, 

soft-shell crabs, shrimp 

Creole and crawfish étouffée. 

If you can’t take the heat, it 

also offers American standards 

like steak and chicken. Just 

look for the sign out front with 

a jockey riding a crawfish. $$ 

GO PARTY 

The Penguin 

517 W Main St; 859-327-3333; 

penguinpianobar.com 

If you’re looking for background 

Muzak, don’t come to this 

raucous joint. In the tradition 

of New Orleans’ famed Pat 

O’Brien’s, two pianists with a 

seemingly endless repertoire 

pound the keys of opposing 

baby grands while a rowdy 

audience cheers them on. 

FUN FACT! 

Lexington's Pope Villa is one 

of only three remaining US 

residences designed by famed 

architect Benjamin Latrobe. 

The other two are Adena in 

Chillicothe, OH, and Decatur 

House in Washington, DC.

Los Angeles 

california 

Mount Hollywood in Griffith 

Park and learn about those 

other stars. Grab a spot inside 

the 300-seat Samuel Oschin 

Planetarium for a live show. 

by victoria namkung by bianca phillips 

GO SHOP 

GO EAT 

Sprinkles Cupcakes 

GO SHOP 

Solange Azagury- 

9635 Little Santa Monica Blvd; 310- Lansky at the Peabody 

Partridge 

274-8765; sprinkles.com 

At The Peabody Memphis 

340 N Rodeo Dr; 310-276-4500; 

This famed cupcake shop 

149 Union Ave; 901-529-9070; 

solangeazagurypartridge.com 

recently opened its doors in LA. 

lanskybros.com 

Rodeo Drive has been shaken Chocolate marshmallow, vegan Designer Bernard Lansky 

up by the arrival of this British red velvet and lemon-coconut served as Elvis Presley’s 

jewelry designer, beloved by 

cupcakes, anyone? These gour- clothier throughout his career. 

Kate Moss and Sarah Jessica 

met versions are so tasty that Though the King is long gone, 

Parker. Red-velvet walls and a fans line up on the sidewalk for his memory lives on in Lansky’s 

handmade rainbow rug set the a taste. Pick up the cupcake 

“Clothier to the King” line of 

scene for anatomically correct mix, chic trays or even doggie 1950s-style garments. Lansky 

heart-pendant necklaces and 

cupcakes for your pooch. $ 

also carries designs by Nat 

signature “hotlips” rings. 

District 

Nast and Robert Graham. 

In Residence 

6600 Sunset Blvd; 323-962-8200; 

Strut 

2051 Sawtelle Blvd; 310-312-2049; 

districtonsunset.com 

524 S Main St; 901-522-9722; 

weareinresidence.com 

Restaurateur George Abou- 

strutmemphis.net 

Look for silk jumpers from 

Daoud’s latest hit has an 

Situated among galleries in 

Electric Feathers, boho silk 

old Hollywood feel, eclectic 

the South Main Arts District, 

scarves from Upstate and 

wine list and seasonal bistro 

this shoe boutique offers what 

chambray ties from Ernest 

offerings. From the Yorkshire could be described as art for 

Alexander at Tracey Moulton 

pudding with duck fat and 

your feet. Shelves are lined 

and Rachel Salzman’s new 

thyme to the spicy okra stew 

with colorful pumps, wedges 

shop. Repurposed wood shelv- with lima beans, there’s 

and boots by top-of-the-line 

ing and vintage furnishings 

no shortage of classic and 

designers like Betsey Johnson 

give this men’s and women’s 

boutique a funky feel. 

creative dishes. $$$ 

and L.A.M.B. 

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GO SEE 

GO SEE 

The Veranda 

The Trial of One 

FIDM Museum & Galleries 

At Casa del Mar 

Shortsighted Black Woman 

919 S Grand Ave; 213-623-5821; 

1910 Ocean Way; 310-581-5533; 

vs. Mammy Louise and 

fidmmuseum.org 

hotelcasadelmar.com 

Safreeta Mae 

The Fashion Institute’s annual Indulge in a flight of champagne 

At Hattiloo Theatre 

salute to Hollywood, the Art 

and take in the stunning sand 

656 Marshall Ave; 901-525-0009; 

of Motion Picture Costume 

and sea views through the 

hattilootheatre.org 

Design exhibition features 

20-foot-high windows at this 

This play is a courtroom 

costumes from 20-plus recent popular hotel lobby bar. It often drama in which a modern 

films, including Academy 

features vocalists and live jazz black businesswoman is up 

Award-winning looks from The and serves fare such as sliders, against two "stereotypical" 

Young Victoria. 

crab cakes and flatbread. 

black women from a film that's 

set on an 1823 plantation. 

Griffith Observatory 

2800 E Observatory Rd; 213-473- 

FUN FACT! 

The protagonist argues that 

age-old stereotypes are 

0800; griffithobservatory.org 

LA’s full name is El Pueblo de still haunting modern-day 

Enjoy stunning views of LA 

Nuestra Señora la Reina de los black women. March 24 to 

from the southern slope of 

Angeles de Porciúncula. 

Apr. 10. 


Memphis 

tennessee 

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Ghost River Brewery 

827 S Main St; 901-278-0087; 

ghostriverbrewing.com 

This craft brewery prides itself 

on making beer with pure, 

clean water from the Memphis 

Sands Aquifer. Behind-thescenes 

tours are available, 

during which samples are at 

the ready. Saturdays at 1pm. 

GO EAT 

Molly’s La Casita 

2006 Madison Ave; 901-726-1873; 

mollyslacasita.com 

People come here for the 

famous margaritas paired with 

Tex-Mex fare characterized by 

rich ranchero and mole sauces 

and creamy cheese toppings. 

The special carne asada 

(Molly's father's recipe) and 

shrimp tacos are top sellers. $$ 

Woodlands Indian Cuisine 

4205 Hacks Cross Rd; 901-737- 

9914; woodlandstennessee.com 

Once the only vegetarian 

place around, this South 

Indian eatery added meat to 

its menu last year. There are 

still meatless mains, though, 

like potato-stuffed dosa and 

savory fried cauliflower. Don’t 

miss the huge all-you-can-eat 

lunch buffet. $$ 

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Side Street Grill 

35 Florence St; 901-274-8955 

Just a block from Playhouse on 

the Square, this is the perfect 

spot for pre-show martinis. 

Choose from a long list that 

includes chocolate, nutty and 

wedding cake flavors. Order a 

jumbo for max value. 

FUN FACT! 

GO GUIDES 

Kemmons Wilson, founder 

of Holiday Inn, opened the 

brand's first hotel in Memphis 

in 1952.

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Miami 

florida 

by jessica sick 

GO SHOP 

Babalú 

1111 Lincoln Rd; 305-538-0777; 

babalumiami.com 

This Miami Beach shop 

perfectly embodies all that 

the city has to offer. Shelves 

are stocked with everything 

from Jean-Michel Wilmotte’s 

Art Deco-hued corkscrews to 

Assouline’s Cigar Style coffee 

table book. 

GO SEE 

Jazz Roots Series 

At Adrienne Arsht Center 

1300 Biscayne Blvd; 305-949-6722; 

arshtcenter.org 

This season of the popular 

series has already paid tribute 

Miles Davis, but the beat goes 

on with an homage to divas Ella, 

Billie and Bessie (March 18), as 

well as licks by guitarists Al Di 

Meola and Lee Ritenour (April 1). 

Les Lalanne at Fairchild 

At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables; 

305-667-1651; ftg.org 

Every year, the gardens are 

transformed into a gallery 

of sorts when art is installed 

throughout the grounds. This 

time around, sculptures by 

French artists Claude and 

François-Xavier Lalanne will 

be placed around the 83-acre 

property. Through May 31. 

GO EAT 

The Lost and 

Found Saloon 

185 NW 36th St; 305-576-1008; 

thelostandfoundsaloon-miami.com 

This casual Southwestern 

spot is a favorite for a latenight 

bite, Sunday brunch 

and everything in between, 

thanks to a menu that includes 

fresh, flavorful options like 

the chipotle tofu melt and 

slow-roasted pulled pork, plus 

a selection of craft beers on 

tap. $ 

Pubbelly 

1418 20th St; 305-532-7555; 

pubbelly.com 

The emphasis at this new Asianinspired 

gastropub in Miami 

Beach is on small plates, which 

include short rib carpaccio, pork 

belly dumplings and shishito 

peppers, along with homemade 

pâtés and sausages. Order a 

craft beer or wine to wash it all 

down. $$ 

Ristorante Fratelli Milano 

213 SE First St; 305-373-2300; 

ristorantefratellimilano.com 

Twin Milanese brothers opened 

this cozy downtown spot a few 

years ago and quickly earned 

a loyal following. Hand-rolled 

pastas include pear-stuffed 

fiocchi and papparedelle 

Milano. Portions are hefty, so 

split a dish or plan not to eat 

for the next few days. $$ 

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Magnum Lounge 

709 NE 79th St; 305-757-3368 

Regulars of this show tuneloving 

piano bar/restaurant 

come prepared with sheet 

music and killer vocals, but all 

are welcome to channel their 

inner Beyonce—or just sip a 

cocktail and enjoy the show. 

FUN FACT! 

Billy Idol wrote the song “Sweet 

Sixteen” about Coral Castle, 

a dwelling made entirely from 

coral that 26-year-old Edward 

Leedskalnin built for his 

16-year-old runaway bride. 

PONDER THE 

POSSIBILITIES 

it starts here. 


Milwaukee 

wisconsin 

by jeanette hurt 

GO SHOP 

Boutique Larrieux 

717 N Milwaukee St; 414-278-0000; 

boutiquelarrieux.com 

This East Town boutique is 

the exclusive plus-sized 

retailer for Kenley Collins 

(Project Runway Season 5 

finalist), catering to fashionable 

women, sizes 12 to 24. 

Other labels include Not Your 

Daughter’s Jeans, Monif C 

and David Meister. 

Amy’s Candy Kitchen 

W62-N 579 Washington Ave, 

Cedarburg; 262-376-0884; 

amyscandykitchen.com 

The fudge is yummy and the 

chocolates are good, but what 

you really want from Amy’s 

are the gourmet caramel 

apples. Eve definitely couldn’t 

have resisted these—they’re 

covered in homemade, gooey 

caramel, as well as fudge, nuts 

and candy. 

FASHION FRENZY 

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Madison Avenue Market 

925 Madison Ave; 414-301-9718 

There’s really only one thing 

to buy at this tiny market— 

bureks—but they’re worth the 

trip. Each week, Julia Asimi 

makes these Eastern European 

delicacies totally from 

scratch—from the puff pastry 

wraps to the beef, chicken, 

cheese and spinach fillings. At 

$3.99 a piece, they’re a steal. 

GO SEE 

Milwaukee Bucks 

At the Bradley Center 

1001 N Fourth St; 414-227-0400; 

nba.com/bucks 

When it’s still cold outside, 

duck inside the Bradley 

Center to feel the heat. And 

if the team isn’t performing, 

there’s still fun to be had: 

The half-time games and 

music of Warren Wiegratz and 

Streetlife, the Bucks’ in-house 

band, are always hot. This 

month, see them play host 

to Detroit (March 1), Phoenix 

(March 4), Boston (March 

6), Philadelphia (March 12), 

Orlando (March 16), New 

York (March 20) and Chicago 

(March 26). 

HEIDI CALAWAY, owner of Boutique Vieux et Nouveau, happily 

conducts “closet ambushes” to help women keep their wardrobes 

chic and streamlined. Here, she shares a few fashion tips: 

“Many women keep buying the same things. If they like a 

long-sleeved blouse, they buy it in several colors instead 

of buying something more fashion-forward." 

“I love Fidji shoes, and they’re our 

best-selling line. They have an edgy look, 

they’re comfortable and versatile. You 

can walk around them all day, and 

then wear them out at night.” 

Boutique Vieux et Nouveau 

1217 E Brady St; 414-287-9049; bvenboutique.com 

“For a good 

pair of 

denims, try 

Suko jeans. 

They’re 

cute and 

contemporary 

and cover the 

‘muffin-top,’ 

but they’re 

not so high 

that they’re 

matronly." 

There is always a point of beginning – a place 

where all happens first, where passions grow, 

beauty shines and a city is defined. Visit this 

stunningly beautiful American villa in the heart 

of Miami. 

Vizcaya, IT STARTS HERE. 

3251 South Miami Ave., Miami, Florida 33129 

VIZCAYAMUSEUM.ORG | 305-250-9133

The Elegant Farmer 

1545 Main St, Mukwonago; 262-363- 

6771; elegantfarmer.com 

Most people visit this charming 

farm store and bake house 

during the summer and fall, 

when apples and berries are at 

their ripest, but foodie family 

fun can be had year-round. On 

March 5, 12 and 19, Peter 

Hatlestad demonstrates how 

to make maple syrup. Before 

you leave, pick up one of the 

famed apple pies in a bag to 

enjoy later. 

Kenosha Public Museum 

5500 First Ave, Kenosha; 262-653- 

4140; kenosha.org/museum 

This little gem of a museum 

combines exhibits of fine art 

and natural sciences. Be sure 

to check out its mammoth 

exhibits; both specimens, 

including the largest and most 

complete in the world, were 

discovered less than 30 miles 

away, on neighboring farms. 

Best of all, admission is free. 

Oak Leaf Trail 

Several locations, Milwaukee County; 

414-257-7275; county.milwaukee.gov 

As the snow melts and the 

pavement dries, it’s time to get 

out your walking shoes and 

bikes. Oak Leaf Trail is actually 

100 miles of paths made up 

of dirt trails, park drives and 

some streets, all of which 

highlights the city’s natural 

beauty. One great starting 

point is the intersection of E 

Russell Ave and Lincoln Memorial 

Drive; take this paved trail 

south along the lakefront to 

enjoy views of both the lake 

and skyline. 

GO EAT 

Franks Diner 

508 58th St, Kenosha; 262-657- 

1017; franksdinerkenosha.com 

Even if it’s 8am on a weekday, 

they’ll ask if you want a bloody 

Mary with your breakfast. 

This eatery, as featured on 

the Food Network, is 

everything you want a diner 

to be. Try the homemade 

cinnamon swirl French toast 

or one of Franks’ garbage 

plates—sort of like a skillet on 

steroids. $ 

Antigua Real 

355 Bay View Rd, Mukwonago; 262- 

363-3355; antiguareal.com 

This fun little Latin restaurant 

has both traditional Mexican 

fare—burritos, tacos and 

such—as well as Latin dishes 

from throughout South and 

Central America. The arroz con 

pollo and chiles rellenos are 

especially recommended. $$ 

Anaba Tea Room 

2107 E Capital Dr, Shorewood; 414- 

963-9510; gardenroomonline.com 

When Capital Drive was 

under construction, the folks 

at Anaba took the time to 

renovate not only the tea room, 

but also expand the kitchen— 

so it now serves dinner. Try 

Chef Gregg Des Rosier’s 

smoked tea-rubbed pork 

tenderloin and noodle dishes, 

but save room for his divine 

scones. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Spin Milwaukee 

233 E Chicago St; 414-831-7746; 

spingalactic.com/milwaukee 

Practice your beer pong in this 

new Third Ward bar/lounge, 

which features 12 tables, a 

stadium-like center table and 

a pro shop. A disk jockey spins 

tunes on Saturday nights, 

while Fridays feature $4 Jack 

and cokes all evening. 

FUN FACT! 

From 1953 to 1965, 

Milwaukee’s Major League 

Baseball team was the Braves. 


Minneapolis/ 

St. Paul 

minnesota 

by elizabeth kephart reisinger 

GO SHOP 

My Sister’s Closet 

1136 Grand Ave, St. Paul; 651-222- 

2819; mysistersclosetmn.com 

Do Prada slingbacks make your 

heart pound? How about Prada 

slingbacks for $146? This consignment 

shop has them—as 

well as other designer shoes, 

clothing, bags and accessories 

from the 1940s to now, all at 

ridiculously low prices. 

GO SEE 

The Museum of Russian Art 

5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis; 612- 

821-9045; tmora.org 

This museum is often the 

exclusive US venue for traveling 

exhibits of Russian art, 

from Russian impressionists to 

turn-of-the-century Silk Road 

photographs. This month, see 

how the Romanovs lived in 

Dinner with the Tsars: Russian 

Imperial Porcelain (on view 

through Aug. 7), an exhibition 

of nearly 150 pieces of handpainted 

porcelain produced 

at St. Petersburg’s Imperial 

Porcelain Factory. 

Boys’ Minnesota State 

High School Hockey 

Tournament 

At Excel Energy Center 

199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul; 651-265- 

4800; xcelenergycenter.com 

No need to have an offspring 

participating in this tournament—all 

that’s required to 

attend is an appreciation for 

good skating and sick stick 

skills. High school hockey in 

Minnesota is a virulent thing, 

so come prepared to catch the 

fever. March 9-12. 

GO MAGAZINE 

GO EAT 

Tin Cup 

1220 Rice St, St. Paul; 651-487-7967; 

tincupmn.com 

This is the place to come for 

local specialties. Get a Minnesota 

wrap (that’s walleye in 

a potato lefse blanket), a heartstoppingly 

creative Juicy 

Lucy (that’s a burger with 

cheese inside of the patty) or, 

if you show up on a Friday 

during Lent, a beer-battered 

fish fry. Park your boots at this 

St. Paul institution to meet 

your daily minimum neighborhood-joint 

requirement. $ 

Restaurant Alma 

528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis; 

612-379-4909; restaurantalma.com 

The menu at this dinner-only 

restaurant features inventive 

American food made from 

top-quality ingredients, many 

of them local and organic. The 

offerings change every six to 

eight weeks. In addition to an a 

la carte menu, a three-course 

tasting menu and four-course 

vegetarian meal are available. 

Everything from bread to ice 

cream are made daily on-site. 

$$$$ 

GO PARTY 

Nye’s Polonaise Room 

112 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis; 

612-379-2021; nyespolonaise.com 

Home of strong drinks, 

gold-spangled banquettes and 

the World’s Most Dangerous 

Polka Band, this blue-collar 

institution has been slinging 

and swinging since 1950 with 

little change in the recipe. A 

piano bar and menu with Polish 

specialties round out the party. 

FUN FACT! 

GO GUIDES 

Despite its character-building 

winters, Bicycling magazine 

named Minneapolis 2010's 

bike-friendliest city.

GO GUIDES 

Moline/ 

Quad Cities 

illinois/iowa 

by phil roberts 

GO SHOP 

SouthPark Mall 

4500 16th St, Moline, IL; 309-797- 

8450; simon.com 

This conveniently located 

100-plus-store shopping 

center features five anchor 

department stores and a 

500-seat food court with 

13 restaurants. 

GO SEE 

Vander Veer Botanical Park 

215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA; 

563-326-7818; 

cityofdavenportiowa.com 

This 33-acre park, originally 

the Scott County Fairgrounds, 

was patterned after New York 

City’s Central Park and is 

KEEP ON TRUCKIN' 

THIS BY-DONATION 

museum and its huge 

display of restored 

antique trucks and related 

memorabilia was a dream 

of the late Bill Moon, 

who founded the world’s 

largest truckstop, located 

next door. 

Iowa 80 

Trucking Museum 

505 Sterling Dr, Walcott, 

IA; 563-468-5500; 

iowa80truckingmuseum.com 

ringed by a residential district 

that was built between 1895 

and 1915. Highlights include a 

beautiful fountain, formal rose 

gardens and a conservatory. 

GO EAT 

Mo Brady’s Steakhouse 

4830 N Brady St, Davenport, IA; 563- 

445-0684; mobradysrestaurant.com 

Like steak? Try the Cajunflavored 

sirloin, smothered 

with mushrooms, onions and 

three melted cheeses, served 

on a bed of mashed potatoes 

at this Western-themed eatery. 

Start with a hearty bowl of 

cowboy chili topped with 

jalapeños. $$ 

The Boat House 

1201 E River Dr, Davenport, IA; 563- 

326-3663; boathousedavenport.com 

Whether folks sit on the patio 

or peer out the huge picture 

windows from the inside of this 

popular eatery on the banks 

of the Mississippi River, they’ll 

find the view breathtaking. 

Try the fried lobster tail with 

a locally brewed Millstream 

IPA—Iowa Pale Ale. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

Governor’s Pub & Grill 

2180 53rd St, Moline, IL; 309-797- 

8384; govs.areaqc.com 

People munch on peanuts 

and popcorn between cold 

beers at this family-friendly 

place, a Quad-Cities tradition 

since 1974. Governor’s also 

has great bar food, like nachos 

and "monster" chicken wings. 

FUN FACT! 

The Chicago and Rock 

Island Railroad, which 

propelled the economy of Rock 

Island (one of the Quad Cities) 

in the 1850s, was the first 

railroad to be robbed by outlaw 

Jesse James. 


Montego Bay 

jamaica 

by latoya west 

GO SHOP 

Tropical Treasures 

55 Gloucester Ave #1; 876-971-8531 

Sam Chugani owns what is 

perhaps the best gift shop in 

the area, located on the "hip 

strip" in the center of town. 

Choose from a variety of 

Jamaican goods, like jerk in a 

bottle, local rums, cigars and 

coffees, and reggae CDs. 

GO SEE 

Aquasol Theme Park 

Walter Fletcher Beach Complex; 876- 

979-9447 

This place is for thrill-seekers 

only. Try go-kart racing, 

kayaking, parasailing and 

trampoline jumping. After all 

the excitement, cool down with 

a Red Stripe at the Voyage 

Sports Bar & Grill. 

Croydon Coffee and 

Pineapple Plantation 

22 miles south of Montego Bay 

Catadupa; 876-979-8267; 

croydonplantation.com 

Learn the secrets of coffee 

cultivation at this famed plantation 

in the rolling Catadupa 

Mountains, three-time winner 

of the coveted National Plantation 

Trophy. You'll sample 

several pineapple varieties on 

the way to a lunch of barbecue 

served with world-famous Blue 

Mountain coffee grown on-site. 

GO EAT 

Sugar Mill 

At Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club 

Spot Valley; 876-953-2314; 

halfmoonjamaica.com 

This upscale restaurant, set 

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A TOAST 

TO BOB 

MARLEY 

THIS COLORFUL shot, 

named for Jamaica’s most 

famous son, is served in 

bars all over the island. 

Now you can toast the 

legendary reggae singer 

at home. 

2 parts strawberry syrup 

2 parts crème de banane 

1 part white overproof 

Jamaican rum 

1 part green crème de menthe 

Pour strawberry syrup, 

lightly pour crème de 

banana, mix rum with 

crème de menthe and 

lightly top off shot glass 

with mixture. 

near the ruin of a former sugar 

plantation, offers fresh seafood 

and Jamaican specialties in 

a romantic setting. Enjoy a 

candlelit meal on the open 

terrace with a view over a lush 

golf course. Try jerk brochettes 

or conch three ways, followed 

by locally caught smoked marlin 

and sweet coconut curry ice 

cream over bread pudding. $$$$ 

GO PARTY 

Rum Jungle Café & Bar 

At Coral Cliff Hotel Resort 

Gloucester Ave; 876-952-4130; 

coralcliffjamaica.com 

This 24-hour venue is a rum 

lover's paradise, with more 

than 100 varieties to sample. 

It also features live bands and 

cabaret. 

FUN FACT! 

The Jamaica Railway, opened 

in 1845, was the first railroad 

in the world outside of Europe 

and North America. 

MONTEGO BAY: STEVE BENNETT

NASSAU: STEPHEN VANCE 

Nassau/ 

Paradise Island 

bahamas 

GO SHOP 

Cole's of Nassau 

Bay and Parliament sts, Nassau; 242- 

322-8393; colesofnassau.com 

This shopaholic’s paradise is 

teeming with stylish dresses 

ranging from simple and 

sophisticated to sassy and 

glamorous. Also choose from 

chic swimsuit lines like Paradise 

1004 and Reflection 1001. 

GO SEE 

Sacred Space 

At Clifton Heritage National Park 

Clifton Pier; 242-362-4368; 

antoniusroberts.com 

Antonius Roberts' art sprouts 

from unexpected places. With 

this site-specific art installation, 

he carved the stumps of 

12 Casuarina trees into haunting 

yet elegant "sacred women" 

looking out over the ocean. 

GO EAT 

Marketplace Buffet 

At Atlantis, Paradise Island 

1 Casino Drive, Paradise Island; 242- 

363-3000; atlantis.com 

At this a top-notch buffet, 

expect super fresh ingredients 

and made-to-order foods, 

from stir-frys and salads to 

omelettes and sandwiches. 

Dip a marshmallow into the 

chocolate fountain to end your 

meal on a sweet note. $$$$ 

Unwine 922 Cafe & Lounge 

At the Old Parliament Street Hotel 

20 Parliament St; 242-552-8637 

This tiny hangout, in the 

building formerly occupied by 

the Parliament Street Hotel, 

boasts a warm and elegant 

atmosphere. Patrons can dine 

in or choose from a buffet 

salad bar. Friday features 

an evening happy hour, and 

entertainment starts at 9pm 

on Fridays and Saturdays. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Aura Nightclub 

At Atlantis, Paradise Island 

1 Casino Drive, Paradise Island; 242- 

363-3000; atlantis.com 

The grand staircase leading 

up from the casino floor sets 

the tone for this luxurious 

club. The 9,000-square-foot, 

Jeffrey Beers-designed space 

is packed with revelers who hit 

the glass dancefloor while live 

DJs spin the latest beats. 

FUN FACT! 

The 700-plus islands of the 

Bahamas have a total area of 

5,359 square miles, making 

them slightly smaller than 

Connecticut. 

New Orleans 

louisiana 

by michelle petty by kevin allman 

STEP BY STEP 

BETWEEN 

1793 and 

1794, 

slaves 

carved 

the 

Queen’s 

Staircase 

from solid 

limestone 

to honor Queen 

Victoria’s 65-year reign. 

The 65 steps provided 

a protected route for 

British soldiers to access 

Fort Fincastle, which was 

built atop the island's 

highest point and used to 

spot pirates at sea. 

Queen’s Staircase 

Top of Elizabeth Ave, off Shirley 

St, Nassau 


GO SHOP 

Perlis 

6055 Magazine St; 504-891-2073; 

perlis.com 

A tiny crawfish embroidered on 

a preppy polo shirt is the New 

Orleans version of the Lacoste 

alligator, and it's been Perlis' 

signature since the 1980s. 

The store has been a staple 

for generations of Southern 

men and boys on the hunt for 

everything from impeccable 

designer suits to seersucker. 

GO SEE 

Living With Hurricanes: 

Katrina and Beyond 

At Presbytere, Louisiana State Museum 

751 Chartres St; 504-568-3660; lsm. 

crt.state.la.us 

Opened in October, this $7.5 

million interactive exhibit 

tells the story of the storm 

and the floods that inundated 

the city. Among the displays 

are objects rescued from the 

floodwaters, including the 

ruined piano of local legend 

Fats Domino, who was 

missing right after Katrina 

before being rescued. 

Canal Street Ferry 

Canal St at the Mississippi River; 504- 

250-9110; friendsoftheferry.org 

This automobile and pedestrian 

ferry has been in service 

since 1827, and travels 

across the Mississippi from 

the French Quarter to Algiers 

Point every 30 minutes. It's 

free for pedestrians (cars 

are $1), and the quick, fun 

ride provides a wonderful 

view of the French Quarter 

and downtown. 

GO MAGAZINE 

GO EAT 

Stanley 

547 St Ann St; 504-587-0093; 

stanleyrestaurant.com 

Fancy New Orleans diner food 

is served in a Southern soda 

fountain setting at this popular 

spot. Try the bananas foster 

French toast, fresh Gulf 

oyster sliders and housemade 

Italian sodas, all 

in a gorgeous room on 

Jackson Square near St. 

Louis Cathedral. $ 

Pascal's Manale 

1838 Napoleon Ave; 504-895-4877 

An old-line Italian restaurant 

in Uptown, Pascal's invented 

New Orleans “barbecued 

shrimp” (actually sautéed 

in spicy butter and served 

with bibs). Fresh-shucked 

oysters, fork-tender veal and 

scallops with crab meat are 

eternal favorites, served in 

oak-shaded rooms untouched 

by the decades. $$$ 

GO PARTY 

Irvin Mayfield's 

Jazz Playhouse 

At the Royal Sonesta Hotel 

300 Bourbon St; 504-586-0300; 

sonesta.com 

Grammy Award-winning 

trumpeter Mayfield keeps 

traditional jazz alive in the 

most elegant club on Bourbon 

Street. Dress up (a bit), order 

a cocktail and relax to the 

authentic sounds of vocalist 

Germaine Bazzle or Bob 

French's Original Tuxedo 

Jazz Band. 

FUN FACT! 

GO GUIDES 

Downtown's Tchoupitoulas 

Street took its name from a 

now-extinct Native American 

tribe, and runs for miles along 

the levee of the Mississippi 

River. It's pronounced “chop a 

two less.”

GO GUIDES 

New York 

new york 

by peter koch 

GO SHOP 

Assembly New York 

170 Ludlow St; 212-253-5393; 

assemblynewyork.com 

This luxury men's and women's 

boutique has one thing most 

similar shops don't: custom 

terrariums. When it moved 

to its current location, owner 

Greg Armas sketched some 

funky, geometric interior 

layouts that, in the end, didn't 

fit the building. But they made 

cool designs for glassenclosed 

mini deserts, and 

a friend of his now produces 

them for the shop. 

Alessi 

30 E 60th St; 212-317-9880; 

alessi.com 

This Italian design company 

has been elevating home décor 

to high art for 75 years. Pick 

up a Michael Graves-designed 

stainless-steel pitcher ($276), 

SNAPSHOTS 

Stieglitz, 

Steichen, Strand 

Metropolitan 

Museum of Art 

metmuseum.org 

Check out works by 

three groundbreaking 

shutterbugs who helped 

elevate photography 

to high art. Through 

April 10. 

Pictures By Women: 

A History of Modern 

Photography 

Museum of Modern Art 

moma.org 

MoMa rounds up 200plus 

works by talented 

women photographers 

like Cindy Sherman and 

Diane Arbus. Through 

April 4. 

a mahogany-accented tea 

kettle by Frank Gehry ($450) or 

a squirrel-shaped nut cracker 

by Andrea Branzi ($120). 

Nothing's cheap, but you'll be 

the envy of dinner party guests 

for years. 

GO SEE 

The Cloisters 

Museum & Gardens 

99 Margaret Corbin Dr; 212-923- 

3700; metmuseum.org/cloisters 

Perched above the Hudson 

River in Fort Tryon Park, this 

branch of The Met showcases 

the art and architecture of 

Europe dating from the 12th 

to the 15th century. The 

building incorporates elements 

of five authentic medieval 

cloisters that were shipped 

from France to the US. 

The Craic Fest 

At Tribeca Cinemas 

54 Varick St; 212-941-2001 

and Mercury Lounge 

217 E Houston St; 212-260-4700 

thecraicfest.com 

This fest eschews green beer 

shenanigans in favor of a 

more authentic celebration 

Wang Qingsong: 

When Worlds Collide 

International Center of 

Photography 

212-857-0000 

This Chinese artist stages 

complex scenes employing 

dozens of models 

that result in trenchant 

cultural criticism. Through 

May 8. 


LAST CHANCE 

TO DANCE 

SOARING GLASS and steel 

buildings, a wild corner 

of woodsy parkland and, 

beneath it all, a mess 

of skaters gliding over 

the smooth, hard ice of 

The Pond—this month is 

your last chance to skate 

your way into that idyllic 

wintertime scene. 

Wollman Rink 

SE corner of Central Park, 

near 60th St; 212-439-6900; 

wollmanskatingrink.com 

of Celtic culture. Each night, 

new Irish films are shown 

at Tribeca, followed by 

Q+As and after-parties with 

actors and directors. Over at 

Mercury Lounge, emerging 

musicians conjure an evolving, 

contemporary Emerald Isle. 

Special guests this year include 

Gemma Hayes and Colin Devlin. 

March 10-12. 

GO EAT 

Georgia's Eastside BBQ 

192 Orchard St; 212-253-6280; 

georgiaseastsidebbq.com 

This spot packs a lot of big 

barbecue flavor into a tiny, 

roadhouse-style space. Owner 

Alan Natkiel oven roasts huge, 

dry-rubbed racks of pork ribs 

with beer, then finishes them 

on the grill, for rib meat that 

just clings to the bone. The 

generous sides—cornbread, 

collard greens, baked beans 

and hand-cut fries—are some 

the best you'll find in a New 

York 'cue house. $$ 

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The Meatball Shop 

84 Stanton St; 212-982-8895; 

themeatballshop.com 

Chef Daniel Holzman has 

turned meatballs into an entrée 

at this quirky Lower East Side 

shop. Mark up a laminated 

menu with your order—chicken, 

pork, beef or veggie balls. 

They'll come either in a bowl 

with sauce (spicy meat, pesto 

and parmesan are options) or 

between two slices of brioche 

in a “smash” (two balls, sauce 

and cheese). $$ 

GO PARTY 

Bar on Fifth 

At the Setai Fifth Avenue 

400 Fifth Ave; 212-695-4005; 

setaififthavenue.com 

If your ideal drink spot includes 

oversized white leather chairs, 

a fancy bowl of spiced nuts 

and a three-piece band (nightly 

from 8 to 11), head to this 

sleek hotel lobby bar. All this 

elegance isn't cheap (cocktails 

average $16), but it's worth 

that “only in New York” feeling 

you get watching yellow cabs 

speed down Fifth Avenue. An 

extensive menu of tartines, 

small bites and meat-andcheese 

plates will tempt you to 

stay for dinner. 

Knitting Factory 

361 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn; 347- 

529-6295; bkknittingfactory.com 

This Brooklyn spot is from 

the same people who put 

together the legendary 

downtown music club back in 

the mid-'80s. This month, catch 

British indie rockers Bombay 

Bicycle Club (March 13) and 

Young Galaxy (March 19). 

FUN FACT 

Roosevelt Island's pneumatic 

trash system sucks residential 

waste through plastic tubing at 

speeds up to 60mph. 

WOLLMAN RINK: JEFF TABACO

ON THE TOWN 

VIRGINIA'S HISTORIC 

PENINSULA 

IN BRIEF BY JESSICA CARLSON 


20 

46 

hotels and 

resorts in the 

area certified 

“Virginia Green,” 

a statewide 

program that 

recognizes 

eco-friendly 

practices 

8,065 

size (in acres) of 

Newport News 

Park, which is 

nine times larger 

than New York's 

Central Park 

60 MILLION 

percentage of Virginia’s wine 

artifacts in 

production that takes place at 

Colonial Wil- 

Williamsburg Winery. That’s almost 

60,000 cases per year. 

NEWS FLASH 

Tee on the Trail • 

Virginia has many 

trails—wine, nature, 

Civil War—and now, 

one for golf. The 

Virginia Golf Trail, 

a select group of 

top-notch courses, 

launched in January. 

virginiagolftrail.com 

+ Oktoberfest 2.0 • 

Germany recently got a 

facelift at the Europeanthemed 

amusement 

park Busch Gardens. 


liamsburg’s 

archeological 

collection 

The Oktoberfest 

area now includes an 

outdoor Bavarian beer 

garden and the park’s 

newest (and tallest) 

ride, the Mach Tower— 

not to be enjoyed 

post-beer garden. 

buschgardens.com 

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61˚F 

4.6 in. 37˚F 

TIME ZONE: 

Eastern 

AREA CODES: 

757, 804 

FOUNDED: 

1607 

POPULATION: 

440,826* 

GET AROUND: 

Bus; Jamestown-Scotland Ferry 

AIRPORT: Newport-News 

Williamsburg International Airport 

WEBSITES: visitwilliamsburg.com; 

newport-news.org; hamptoncvb.com 

* Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, 

James City County, York County, Poquoson 


March 9-12 

WILLIAMSBURG FILM 

FESTIVAL 

Relive the glory of old Hollywood 

at this annual festival, 

which features daily screenings 

of Westerns on 16mm 

fi lm, vintage memorabilia and 

appearances by stars of iconic 

mid-20th-century movies, 

including Ann Rutherford 

and Mickey Kuhn from Gone 

with the Wind. 

williamsburgfilmfestival.org 

March 19-20 

MILITARY THROUGH THE AGES 

With the 150th anniversary of 

the Civil War upon us, expect 

a big turn out to this annual 

Jamestown Settlement event, 

which honors the military with 

a large gathering of active-duty 

soldiers, war veterans and 

re-enactors from the Revolutionary 

War, Civil War and 

other confl icts. historyisfun.org

ON THE TOWN: VIRGINIA'S HISTORIC PENINSULA 

STREET SCENE: WILLIAMSBURG BY JESSICA CARLSON 

Hipsters and history-lovers alike converge on Prince George Street— 

a one-block stretch bordered by Colonial Williamsburg and the 

College of William and Mary—for its popular restaurants and shops. 

1. A Chef’s Kitchen 

501 Prince George St, 

#102 

Chef John Gonzales 

reveals all his secrets 

at this combo cooking 

school and eatery. 

Enjoy a fi ve-course 

meal with wine while 

learning to create 

masterpieces like 

bacon-wrapped pork 

tenderloin. 757-564- 

8500; achefskitchen.biz 

1 

5. Blue Talon Bistro 

420 Prince George St 

For six years, Chef 

David Everett has 

presented his own 

take on fusion cuisine: 

“serious comfort 

food” and upscale 

French fare. Mac and 

cheese, meet coq au 

vin. 757-476-2583; 

bluetalonbistro.com 

2. The Fife & Drum Inn 


Named after colonial 

military marching 

bands, this inn shows 

off historic artifacts in 

each room. Built by the 

owner’s grandfather 

in 1933 and renovated 

in 1999, it's Williamsburg’s 

only downtown 

accommodations. 

888-838-1783; 

fifeanddruminn.com 

N BOUNDARY ST 

6. I Must Say 


Come in for a greeting 

card, but stay to 

browse the selection of 

one-of-a-kind goods, 

including jewelry made 

from vintage fl atware, 

period photographs of 

Colonial Williamsburg 

and kitchenware 

dating from the 1850s. 

757-229-2755; imust 

saywilliamsburg.com 

2 3 4 


3. Retro’s Good Eats 


Find old-school 

favorites with a 

modern twist at this 

1950s-themed diner, 

including funnel cake 

fries, build-your-own 

sundaes and hot 

dogs topped with 

blue cheese slaw and 

sweet-potato mustard. 

757-253-8816; 

retrosgoodeats.com 

PRINCE GEORGE ST 

7. The Genuine Smithfield 

Ham Shoppe 


Virginia ham biscuits 

are the mainstay here, 

the only location 

besides the fl agship 

in Smithfi eld. The 

Virginia-themed store 

also sells local goodies 

like peanuts and 

wine. 757-258-8604; 

smithfieldhams.com 

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6 7 8 

4. Aromas Specialty 

Coffee & Gourmet 

Bakery 


This is the archetypal 

coff eehouse, but with 

extras like fondue, 

spiked smoothies and 

fresh-baked goodies. 

The lifeblood of the 

street, its outdoor patio 

is packed on warm 

afternoons. 757-221- 

6676; aromasworld.com 

8. Mermaid Books 

421-A Prince George St 

Filled to the brim 

with books, vintage 

magazines, mermaid 

paraphernalia and 

other curiosities, this 

is Williamsburg’s 

quirkiest spot. 

757-229-3603; 

mermaidbookswilliams 

burg.com


PERSONAL HISTORY BY JESSICA CARLSON 

The peninsula is jam-packed with places to relive the past— 

but for those who favor Bravo over The History Channel, going 

back in time might not sound all that enticing. Here are three 

ways for non-history-lovers to experience colonial heritage. 

For the Foodie 

Baking over hot coals, preserving vegetables, plucking a chicken—these were the everyday concerns 

of an 18th-century chef. Despite the challenges, colonial Virginia's well-to-do did enjoy gourmet 

feasts, such as roast pigeon, classic English carrot pudding and fresh cucumber ragout. Today, 

culinary experts at Colonial Williamsburg are recreating some of these delicacies in the same 

privileged kitchens—at the Benjamin Powell Kitchen, Governor’s Palace and Peyton Randolph 

House—where some high-quality colonial-era cooking actually took place. Watch as re-enactors 

prepare meals using period tools and techniques, then indulge in some historically inspired cuisine 

at one of the area’s charming taverns. Colonial Williamsburg; 800-447-8679; history.org 

For the Tech Geek 

Without GPS, WiFi or even a reliable map, navigating the high seas in the 1700s was quite the 

quandary. Made for explorers by explorers, early navigation tools were vital in helping sailors make it 

from point A to point B. The Mariners Museum in Newport News has one of the world’s largest collections 

of historic navigation equipment and scientifi c tools, including a timekeeper used by famed 

explorer Captain James Cook, the world’s fi rst marine barometer and a handheld sundial with the 

latitudes of European cities on the back for reference. Spanning 400 years of navigation history, the 

exhibit includes nearly 1,200 devices, which translates to hours of fi guring out how it all works. 

100 Museum Dr, Newport News; 757-596-2222; marinersmuseum.org 


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For the 

Fashionista 

There weren’t 

any stilettos or 

pumps hitting 

the cobblestone 

streets of 

Williamsburg in 

the 1700s, but 

glittery gemstudded 

loafers 

were all the rage… 

for men, that is. 

Fashion Accessories 

from Head to Toe: 

1600 to 1840, a new 

exhibit at Colonial 

Williamsburg’s 

DeWitt Wallace 

Decorative 

Arts Museum, 

uncovers the 

accessories of 

Williamsburg’s 

most fashionable 

colonists, 

including some 

very debonair 

gentlemen. 

Curator Linda 

Baumgarten 

says accessories 

were equally 

important to 

men and women 

at the time, and 

even pastels 

and glitter were 

consider manly. 

326 W Francis 

St, Williamsburg; 

757-220-7724; 

history.org

Here in the heart of Virginia’s historic triangle, you’ll find a 

store unlike any other. With over 400,000 candles in more 

than 200 different famous Yankee scents, you’ll discover an 

entertaining, interactive family adventure at every turn. 

Williamsburg, VA 

Come for the Candles, Stay for the Fun! 

757-258-1002


TOP FLIGHTS BY BROOKE PORTER 

Located in the birthplace of 

America’s space program, 

Hampton’s Virginia Air & 

Space Center spans 100 

years of aviation history. Here 

are some high-flying highlights 

to check out. 

F-18 HARV 

(High Alpha 

Research 

Vehicle) 

DC-9 

Passenger 

Jet 

N25-3 

Stearman 

Trainer 

FIRST FLIGHT: 1980 

A former NASA research aircraft, this 

stunner helped improve the safety and 

maneuverability of US fighter jets in 

combat situations, especially those 

with high angles of attack. 

TOP SPEED (FOR NON-RESEARCH F/A-18): 

1,190 mph 

WINGSPAN: 37 feet, 5 inches 


Part of AirTran Airways' fleet until 2004, the DC-9 

was designed for the short- to medium-range routes on 

which the airline was built, reaching underserved 

cities that relied on propeller-driven airlines. 

TOP SPEED: 575 mph 



F-4E 

Phantom II 

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Thousands of WWII pilots received 

flight instruction in these beauties, 

ideal for teaching basic maneuvers, 

aerobatics and takeoffs. 

TOP SPEED: 124 mph 



Faster than the Mach 2, this tandemseat 

fighter-bomber set 15 world 

records, including absolute speed and 

absolute altitude, and was used during 

the Vietnam War. 

TOP SPEED: 1,472 mph 

WINGSPAN: 38 feet, 4.5 inches 

Virginia Air & Space Center 

600 Settlers Landing Rd, 

Hampton; 757-727-0900; 

vasc.org

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Plus Williamsburg & Virginia Beach. 

VIRGINIA 

Who says you can’t please everyone? 

Whether their idea of a vacation means history, shopping, relaxing at the beach, fishing, or museums, we’ve 

got it covered. Hampton vacations have harbor tours, the Virginia Air & Space Center and Civil War Trails sites 

like moat encircled Fort Monroe, all in an unforgettable waterfront setting. Pick up a Hampton Day Pass Value 

Card at the Hampton Visitor Center, good for discounts in shops and restaurants. For info and to download a 

self-guided iPod tour of Hampton, go to visithampton.com or for personal assistance call us at 800-800-2202.

GO GUIDES 

Newport News/ 

Williamsburg 

virginia 

GO SHOP 

The Gallery Shop at The 

Peninsula Fine Arts Center 

101 Museum Dr, Newport News; 757- 

596-8175; pfac-va.org 

Regional artists stock this 

vibrant museum store with 

more than just paintings 

and pottery. Find handmade 

jewelry, decorative tableware 

and funky art-themed gifts like 

paint tube pens and magnetic 

finger puppets resembling 

famous artists. 

Hi-Ho Silver 

707 Mariners Row #105, Newport News; 

757-591-8912; hihosilveronline.com 

Trendy, traditional and everything 

in between, sterling silver 

jewelry comes in many forms 

at this locally owned boutique. 

The shop has mastered the 

art of providing affordable, 

one-of-a-kind jewelry; much of 

the merchandise is designed 

by the store’s owner and 

handmade in Mexico. 

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Gloucester Daffodil 

Festival 

Main St, Gloucester; 804-693-2355; 

gloucesterva.info 

The Daffodil Capital of America 

is celebrating its favorite flower 

with a weekend of parades, 

gardening sessions, arts and 

crafts shows, live music and 

the coronation of the daffodil 

queen. March 26-27. 

The St. George Brewing Co. 

204 Challenger Way, Hampton; 757- 

865-2337; stgeorgebrewingco.com 

Taste award-winning ales 

from one of the region’s most 

beloved breweries, which 

makes 10 year-round and four 

seasonal craft varieties. Witness 

the brewing process on a 

free tour, then enjoy samples of 

five different beers, including 

the seasonal spring lager. 

Battle of Big Bethel 

Civil War Reenactment 

At Endview Plantation 

362 Yorktown Rd, Newport News; 

757-887-1862; endview.org 

Join historians and buffs for a 

re-enactment of the first land 

battle of the war, which took 

place 150 years ago in nearby 

Hampton and York County. 

Witness demonstrations, 

wander through military camps, 

and tour Endview Plantation, a 

1769 house that served as a 

Confederate hospital. April 2-3. 

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Taste Unlimited 

702 Mariners Row, Newport News; 

757-596-8651; tasteunlimited.com 

Made-to-order gourmet sandwiches 

(including gluten-free 

varieties) and salads make this 

City Center eatery/wine shop 

a bustling place for lunch. Ask 

about Peter’s Pick, the weekly 

special chosen by founder and 

chef Peter Coe, a local authority 

on food and wine. $ 

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Green Leafe 

765 Scotland St, Williamsburg; 

757-220-3405; greenleafe.com 

With its proximity to the 

College of William & Mary, this 

place is like a quintessential 

college bar, except replace keg 

cups and light beer with fancy 

pint glasses and 64 drafts 

(including local brews). 

FUN FACT! 

The first theater in America was 

built in Williamsburg in 1716. 

Orlando 

florida 

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Quiet Flight Surf Shop 

109 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach; 321- 

783-1530; quietflight.com 

A stone’s throw from 10-time 

world champion surfer Kelly 

Slater’s boyhood home in 

Cocoa Beach, this surf shop 

attracts more locals than the 

behemoth Ron Jon’s outpost 

up the road—and it has a 

great selection of boards and 

swimwear as well. 

Zou Zou Boutique 

7988 Via Dellagio Way; 407-601- 

7727; zouzouboutique.com 

Wendy Ricchi’s popular 

Thornton Park boutique 

spawned the opening of this 

suburban outpost in an Italianthemed 

shopping mall in the 

Doctor Phillips neighborhood. 

Her same flirty, femmemeets-bohemian 

vision for 

women’s wear and handmade 

accessories applies. 

NOT-SO-HIDDEN MICKEY 

DISNEY FANATICS are used to 

scouring the parks for Hidden 

Mickeys. But this distinctive 

transmission pole is in plain view 

along Interstate 4 near exit 62, 

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Annabelle Hart 

2308 Edgewater Dr; 407-649-8007 

Owner Shirley Krauklis goes 

crazy decorating for whatever 

holiday’s coming at her College 

Park gift and home furnishings 

store. Perennially cool objects 

include chandeliers that 

resemble jellyfish and cheeky 

T-shirts (one says “Drinks Well 

With Others”). 

GO SEE 

Gatorland 

14501 S Orange Blossom Tr; 407- 

855-5496; gatorland.com 

As close as you'll get to a 

Crocodile Hunter experience 

in this hemisphere, Gatorland 

thrills visitors with alligator 

feedings and wrestling and 

after-dark meanderings 

through the breeding marsh. 

Discovery Cove 

6000 Discovery Cove Way; 877-557- 

7404; discoverycove.com 

SeaWorld’s most interactive 

park puts you in the water with 

Flipper to test your trainertaught 

hand signals during the 

Dolphin Swim Experience. The 

all-inclusive tickets get you 

breakfast, lunch, snacks and 

airport to Walt Disney 

World Resort. The 

41,000-pound structure 

was completed in 1996 

as part of a joint project 

between Tampa Electric 

Co. and Disney, with 

the intent of drawing 

attention up and away 

from a large power 

substation nearby. The 

steel circles and ellipses 

were created by the 

same company that 

designed the Olympic 

rings in Atlanta. 

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drinks (including some adult 

beverages). There’s also a nice 

beach area and snorkeling pool 

with live fish. 

Orlando Watersports 

Complex 

8615 Florida Rock Rd; 407-251-3100; 

orlandowatersports.com 

Central Florida’s lake-riddled 

landscape and awesome 

year-round climate make it a 

primary training ground for 

waterskiing and wakeboarding 

champions. Take a spin on 

the cable course or catch a 

contest at this outdoor water 

complex near the airport. 

iFly Orlando 

6805 Visitors Cr; 407-903-1150; 

iflyorlando.com 

This is as close as you can get 

to skydiving without jumping 

out of a plane. You'll have 

all the thrill of feeling like 

Superman when you fly in this 

vertical wind tunnel. 

GO EAT 

Yellow Dog Eats 

1236 Hempel Ave, Windermere; 

407-296-0609; yellowdogeats.com 

Chef Fish Morgan’s emporium 

of good eats in an upscale 

Orlando suburb draws folks 

from all over town for gourmet 

lunches and dinners with 

hound-inspired names. Try the 

Retriever’s Roast—a rare roast 

beef sandwich with Gouda, 

caramelized onions and sweet 

pommery mustard. $$ 

Lac Viet Bistro 

2021 E Colonial Dr; 407-228-4000 

Orlando’s Little Saigon district 

hosts a slew of very authentic 

Asian restaurants. For great 

ambience along with excellent 

eats, opt for pho (and lemon 

grass chicken, summer rolls 

or anything else from the 

menu) at this family-run eatery 

festooned with dark wood 

tables and beautiful paintings 

imported from Vietnam. $$ 

Heidelberg Restaurant 

7 N Orlando Ave; 321-783-4559; 

heidelbergcocoabeach.com 

A block away from the 

oceanfront in Cocoa Beach, 

this German restaurant serving 

schnitzel and sauerbraten 

stands apart in its surf-centric 

community. Locals come for 

the refreshingly different food 

and quality live music acts at 

adjoining Heidi’s Jazz Club. $$$ 

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Casey’s On Central 

50 E Central Blvd; 407-648-4218; 

caseysoncentral.com 

Nothing says neighborhood bar 

like a machine pumping out free 

popcorn and a guy strumming 

a guitar and crooning classic 

rock in the corner. Casey’s is 

that come-as-you-are spot 

in the heart of downtown’s 

party district that will have you 

feeling like a local despite your 

theme-park-weary legs. 

Fiddler’s Green 

544 W Fairbanks Ave; 407-645-2050 

fiddlersgreenorlando.com 

Rollins College students 

mingle with young professionals 

and multigenerational 

good-time seekers at this 

classic Irish pub in Winter 

Park. Food Network lauded 

the authentic menu here, 

which includes corned beef 

and cabbage and Hen in a Pot. 

There’s also live music (might 

be Irish, classical, blues or pop) 

Thursday through Saturday. 

FUN FACT! 

Beat author Jack Kerouac 

wrote his third book, The 

Dharma Bums, in the back 

apartment of a home in 

suburban College Park. 


Pensacola 

florida 

by christina copeland 

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Indigeaux Denim 

Bar & Boutique 

122 S Palafox St; 850-982-2723; 

indigeaux.com 

Get your fashion fix at one of 

Pensacola’s newest boutiques. 

This mother-daughter-owned 

shop carries fresh and flirty 

looks for the young and the 

young at heart, featuring 

brands like Trinity and LA Made. 

GO SEE 

McGuire’s St. Patrick’s 

Day Run 

600 E Gregory St; 850-433-6789; 

mcguiresirishpub.com 

It’s all about the after-party at 

the country's largest prediction 

run (the winner is whoever 

most accurately predicts his or 

her pace), when free Irish fare 

like corned beef sandwiches, 

green beer and Irish Wakes will 

be served. March 12 at 9am. 

Moon Over Buffalo 

At Pensacola Little Theatre 

400 S Jefferson St; 850-432-2042; 

pensacolalittletheatre.com 

In this comedy, two fading 

1950s theater stars take their 

last, ill-fated crack at fame 

when Frank Capra shows up at 

their Buffalo, NY, production of 

Private Lives. March 4-6 and 

10-13. 

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Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille 

997 S Palafox St; 850-432-5226; 

jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com 

Toast the sunset while you 

munch on local favorites like 

crabcake sliders, bourbon- 

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braised short ribs or wild 

mushroom flatbread. This 

serene spot is the perfect place 

to relax and watch skiffs and 

fishing boats cruise past the 

Palafox Pier on Pensacola Bay. 

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Elbow Room 

2213 W Cervantes St; 850-434-0300; 

Rub elbows with old-timers 

and young professionals while 

swigging a cold one at Pensacola’s 

favorite dive bar. Red 

lights, comfy couches, board 

games and the Ms. Pac-Man 

arcade game will make you feel 

like you're in your high school 

best bud’s basement. 

FUN FACT! 

Pensacola was the first state 

capital, and where Andrew 

Jackson changed flags with 

Spanish Gov. Jose Callava, 

bringing West Florida under 

US control. 

FAR OUT 

THE 1,471-FOOT-LONG 

Pensacola Beach Gulf 

Pier is one of the Gulf of 

Mexico’s longest fishing 

piers. It reaches out 

beyond two sand bars, 

where the aquamarine 

waters are rich with 

redfish, cobia, flounder, 

tuna, pompano, mackerel 

and tarpon. 

Pensacola Beach 

Gulf Pier 

41 Pickens Rd; 850-934-7200; 

fishpensacolabeachpier.com 

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Philadelphia 

pennsylvania 

by pam george 

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Bella Turka 

The Shops at Liberty Place 

1625 Chestnut St; 215-557-9050; 

bellaturka.com 

Turkey native Koray Avci 

recently opened this jewelry 

shop, which features pieces 

from New York, Tel Aviv and 

Miami. Avci also travels to 

Istanbul to hunt for exotic 

pieces, which typically boast 

Ottoman- and Byzantineinspired 

designs. Prices range 

from $25 to $500, with many 

pieces under $100. 

Per Lei Boutique 

2 E State St, Media; 610-566-1254; 

perleiboutique.com 

“For her” in Italian, Per Lei has 

been a regular in the fashion 

pages of national magazines 

since opening inside B. Gross 

Menswear in 2007. Owners 

Candice Caprice and Bruce 

Middleman really do make it all 

about her, with a mix of designers—such 

as Trina Turk, Cole 

Haan, Badgley Mischka—and 

personalized service. 

GO SEE 

Alessi: Ethical and Radical 

At the Perelman Building, Philadelphia 

Museum of Art 

Fairmont & Pennsylvania aves; 215- 

763-8100; philamuseum.org 

Founded in 1921, Alessi 

is celebrated for making 

household objects that also 

serve as art. This exhibition 

shows off the Italian company’s 

high-fashion designs since the 

1970s, made in collaboration 

with such well-known 

designers and architects as 

Achille Castiglioni, Ettore 

Sottsass and Michael Graves. 

Through April 10. 

The Philadelphia 

International Flower Show 

At the Pennsylvania Convention Center 

1101 Arch St; 215-988-8899; 

theflowershow.com 

You’ll always have Paris after 

visiting this year's fragrant 

event, which salutes “Springtime 

in Paris.” Visitors can take 

a stroll along the Seine, enjoy 

courtyards and cafés, and 

descend into the catacombs— 

all the while surrounded by 

lilacs, roses and lavender. 

March 6-13. 

National Museum of 

American Jewish History 

101 S Independence Mall E; 

215-923-3811; nmajh.org 

Open since November, the 

museum’s new five-story, 

100,000-square-foot home 

on Independence Mall explores 

350 years of Jewish life in 

America, including themes of 

freedom, civil rights, prejudice 

and assimilation. Eighteen 

featured Jewish Americans 

include Estée Lauder, Steven 

Spielberg and Jonas Salk. 

GO EAT 

Jake’s Sandwich Board 

122 S 12th St; 215-922-0102; 

jakessandwichboard.com 

You’ll need two hands to handle 

the Barnyard, a heap of pulled 

pork, ground veal, roasted 

peppers, baby spinach and 

sharp provolone smeared with 

roasted garlic spread. Jake’s 

also serves breakfast, and the 

menu includes (you guessed it) 

sandwiches. $ 

Khyber Pass Pub 

56 S Second St; 215-238-5888; 

khyberpasspub.com 

Once a celebrated watering 

hole with live music, the 


Khyber reinvented itself in 

December as a pub with a 

New Orleans-inspired menu 

and vegetarian-friendly fare. 

Bacon-grease popcorn dusted 

with Cajun spices is a novel 

nosh before a po’boy, and 

vegans will appreciate fried 

“chicken” and sausage. $$ 

Hoof + Fin 

617 S Third St; 215-925-3070 

This Argentine-inspired BYOB, 

located in Gayle’s old digs, 

boasts a raw bar that includes 

beef ceviche. Choose your fish 

or meat for grilling—scallops, 

tuna, chorizo—and pair it with 

a side. $$$ 

Marigold Kitchen 

501 S 45th St; 215-222-3699; 

marigoldkitchenbyob.com 

Keeping things fresh is a 

mantra at this BYOB, which 

mines the talents of Philly 

native Robert Halpern, a 

Moosewood Restaurant alum. 

The menu, which changes with 

the seasons, is a little French 

(salad Lyonnaise), a little Latin 

(rib eye with fejoida beans 

and chimichurri) and a little 

Asian (hamachi with edamame 

purée). $$$$ 

A SOLDIER’S LIFE 

SINCE WORLD War I, the 

US Army has dispatched 

artist-warriors into battle, 

with the goal of capturing 

an emotional record of 

war. Ninety years later, 

there are nearly 16,000 

works of art, most of which 

have never before been 

displayed. This month is 

your last chance to see 

200 of them in all their 

beautiful yet horrifying 

glory at the National 

Constitution Center. 

Through March 31. 

ggourmet 

& cl clas 

.com .com 

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Drinker’s Pub 

1903 Chestnut St; 215-564-0914; 

drinkerspub215.com 

Located in Center City, this 

bar’s name says it all: It’s a 

classic, friendly pub for those 

who just want to enjoy a 

brew. It's got gleaming wood 

tables, a window gazing out on 

Chestnut Street, plasma TVs 

playing sports, and taco, wing 

and hot dog specials. 

McGillin’s Old Ale House 

1310 Drury St; 215-735-5562; 

mcgillins.com 

At this bar tucked away in 

an alley, watch the game, 

sing karaoke, join in openmic 

nights or simply sample 

McGillin’s 1860 IPA, brewed 

in honor of the bar’s 150th 

birthday. 

FUN FACT! 

During the Revolutionary War, 

the Liberty Bell was hidden in 

an Allentown church for fear 

the British would melt it down 

for munitions. It was carried 

away in a wagon, covered by 

hay and manure, and returned 

when Philly was secure. 



asse ses 

Art of the 

American Soldier 

At National Constitution Center; 

525 Arch St; 215-409-6700; 

constitutioncenter.org 

THE HIZARA 

PROVINCE BY ELZIE GOLDEN

Phoenix 

arizona 

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The French Bee 

2324 E Indian School Rd; 

602-955-4158; thefrenchbee.com 

Michael Hansen originally 

made high-end floral 

arrangements out of his home. 

But demand for his exquisite 

taste—which spills over into 

interior design—mandated 

he open a store. Shoppers 

can browse gifts, designer 

décor and, of course, flower 

arrangements. 

GO SEE 

Arizona Aloha Festival 

At Tempe Beach Park 

N Mill Ave and Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe; 

602-697-1824; azalohafest.org 

Say aloha to this free festival 

that celebrates Arizona's rich 

Polynesian culture. Whether 

you nibble on the traditional 

Hawaiian “plate lunch,” buy 

crafts from the marketplace 

or just enjoy the music and 

dance, it's the next best thing 

to a Pacific island voyage. 

March 12-13. 

Trapeze U 

14407 E Pecos Road, Gilbert; 

888-872-7101; trapezeu.com 

This place will have you doing 

aerials, flips and hanging 

from your knees. Experienced 

instructors stress safety first, 

but manage to turn grueling 

work into adreneline-fueled 

fun in a two-hour "Trapeze 

101" session. 

Murphy Bridle Path 

Along Central Ave, from Bethany Home 

Rd to Arizona Canal 

Walk back in time along this 

2.5-mile, tree-lined path, 

which is dotted with historic 

homes and dappled with shady 

spots. It's been preserved as 

an unpaved trail for more than 

100 years. 

GO EAT 

Lo-Lo's Chicken 

and Waffles 

10 W Yuma St; 602-340-1304; 

loloschickenandwaffles.com 

Celebrities like Shaquille 

O'Neal, Charles Barkley and 

Jordin Sparks are big fans of 

this amiable eatery. Expect 

soul food favorites like catfish 

and collard greens, along with 

very sweet Kool-Aid and, of 

course, chicken and waffles. $ 

Rosie McCaffrey's 

906 E Camelback Rd; 602-241-1916; 

rosiemccaffreys.com 

This Irish pub is brilliant, 

offering solid standards like 

shepherd's pie and corned 

beef and cabbage. Strong 

drinks and live music make it 

the perfect place to celebrate 

St. Patrick's Day. Everyone's 

Irish here. $$ 

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Greasewood Flat 

27375 N Alma School Pkwy, 

Scottsdale; 480-585-9430; 

greasewoodflat.net 

Two-step under the stars to 

live bands at this outdoor 

restaurant and saloon that's 

famous for its hearty burgers 

and potent libations. Originally 

a stagecoach stop, the current 

establishment has been a 

favorite of bikers, cowboys and 

locals for more than 30 years. 

FUN FACT! 

Tombstone, Ruby, Gillette 

and Gunsight are just a few 

of the 275-plus ghost towns 

scattered across Arizona. 

Pittsburgh 

pennsylvania 

by karen werner by andy mulkerin 


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Pittsburgh Public Market 

2100 Smallman St; 412-281-4505; 

pittsburghpublicmarket.org 

This new Strip District indoor 

open-air market sells mostly 

artisan foods like Middle Eastern 

pastries, organic veggies 

and local pierogies. But keep an 

eye out for less typical market 

items, like handmade scarves 

and craft beer. 

GO SEE 

Duquesne Incline 

1197 W Carson St; 412-381-1665; 

duquesneincline.org 

One of two funiculars on the 

slopes south of downtown, this 

trolley-on-a-cliff takes passengers 

from Mt. Washington to 

South Side and back. Run by 

a nonprofit, it's a stylish—and 

scenic—way to get to dinner. 

Carnegie Museum of Art 

4400 Forbes Ave; 412-622-3131; 

cmoa.org 

Part of the venerable Carnegie 

Institute, CMOA has a 

renowned contemporary collection. 

Current exhibits include 

a Paul Thek retrospective 

(through May 1), and You Are 

Here: Architecture and Experience 

in the Heinz Architectural 

Center (March 5 to May 29). 

Harris Theater 

809 Liberty Ave; 412-471-9700; 

pghfilmmakers.org 

You won’t find Vin Diesel on 

the screen here. Downtown's 

only surviving full-time cinema, 

this theater features mostly 

documentaries and art-house 

flicks. It’s run by Pittsburgh 

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Filmmakers, a nonprofit that 

promotes the creation and 

viewing of innovative films. 

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The Library 

2302 E Carson St; 412-381-0517; 

thelibrary-pgh.com 

Book worms will appreciate 

the menu’s literary-themed 

dishes—Wings of Icarus, Edgar 

Allen Potatoes—and the menu’s 

presentation, tucked into an 

old hardback. At its heart, this 

is a solid bar and grill with an 

extensive draft list. $$ 

Nine on Nine 

900 Penn Ave; 412-338-6463; 

nineonnine.com 

Whether you choose the formal 

dining room for dinner (try the 

fennel-crusted tuna with squid 

ink pasta) or take to the bar 

for something quicker but no 

less delicious (like the lobster 

mac ‘n’ cheese), a meal at this 

downtown favorite is not to be 

missed. $$$ 

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Rex Theater 

1602 E Carson St; 412-381-6811; 

rex.greyareaprod.com 

Having formerly been a 

vaudeville house, popcorn 

factory and barber college, this 

theater is currently enjoying a 

renaissance as a music venue. 

National and local rock bands 

of all stripes, hip-hop acts and 

occasional comedy programs 

all appear on the South Side 

stage. This month, check out 

The Dead Kenny G's (March 12) 

and Bobby Long (March 23). 

FUN FACT! 

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Downtown's Grant Street was 

known as Grant's Hill until 

1914, when it was leveled 

and the fill was dumped in an 

Oakland ravine.

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Portland 

maine 

by kirsten weir 

GO SHOP 

Nicola’s Homes 

215 Commercial St; 207-899-3218; 

nicolas-homes.com 

Interior designer Nicola Manganello 

opened her Old Port 

boutique last June and stuffed 

it full of hand-selected home 

accents, furnishings and bath 

products. Stop by to browse for 

Italian ceramics, French soaps, 

rich textiles and Nicola’s own 

vintage-inspired bedding line. 

GO SEE 

Nine Stones 

250 Commercial St; 207-772-8480; 

ninestonesspa.com 

After a busy day exploring Portland, 

this spa is the ideal place 

to relax and rejuvenate. The 

expert hot stone massage will 

make you melt, and for doubleduty 

treatment, rest your eyes 

while purging your pores with a 

soothing organic facial. 

Bayside Bowl 

58 Alder St; 207-791-2695; 

baysidebowl.com 

Strike what you know about 

bowling alleys. This recently 

opened spot is revamping the 

sport’s image with sleek décor, 

a stage for local bands and a 

full menu that goes well beyond 

typical alley grub (think veggie 

chili and BBQ pork “cigars”). 

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Artemisia Cafe 

61 Pleasant St; 207-761-0135 

This cheerful breakfast-andlunch 

café is a hidden gem—and 

you’ll rarely wait for a table. 

Try the hearty veggie hash 

FUN FACT! 

MAINE IS the only 

single-syllable 

state. But what it 

lacks in syllables 

it makes up for in 

islands—4,613 

of them. The Porcupine 

Islands, as 

seen from Cadillac 

Mountain in Acadia 

National Park, are 

shown here. 

and eggs, or go for the pesto 

breakfast sandwich on buttery 

French peasant bread. $ 

Five Fifty-Five 

555 Congress St; 207-761-0555; 

fivefifty-five.com 

Food & Wine magazine named 

Chef Steve Corry a best new 

chef in 2007, and he’s only 

gotten better since. Feeling 

indulgent? Go straight for the 

truffled lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. 

For the full experience, ask for 

a romantic balcony seat. $$$$ 

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Downtown Lounge 

606 Congress St; 207-773-1363; 

downtownloungeportland.com 

Grab a booth, get cozy and try 

a local brew on tap. Missed 

dinner? Never fear. This popular 

neighborhood bar serves tasty 

quesadillas, grilled pizzas and 

other late-night snacks. Beware 

the bathrooms: The steep stairs 

are a hazard before you even 

take a sip. 


Punta Cana 

dominican republic 

by ilana benady 

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Amber and Larimar 

Museum and Jewelers 

Palma Real Shopping Village, Bávaro; 

809-552-8710 

This outfit gives visitors insight 

into Dominican Amber and 

Larimar mining and production 

processes, as well as the 

chance to buy silver or gold 

necklaces, bracelets, earrings 

and rings made with these 

semi-precious stones. 

GO SEE 

Beach Party/Canada Night 

Huracán Café on Bávaro Beach; 

809-221-6643 

Expect throngs of revelers 

dancing the night away on the 

beach from 11pm ‘til sunrise 

at this highly charged fiesta 

with a Canadian theme. Special 

guest to be announced. 

March 15. 

Scuba Diving 

At Puntacana Resort and Club 

809-959-2262 

Once the winter months are 

over, conditions are best 

for diving the crystal-clear 

coastal waters. As a Professional 

Association of Diving 

Instructors Gold Palm resort, 

Puntacana offers divers the 

opportunity to encounter 

magical coral gardens and a 

wealth of marine life through 

a variety of offshore reef and 

wreck dives. 

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O Sole Mio 

Cruce de Verón, Verón; 809-455-1143 

At this Italian-style villa tucked 

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away in the town of Verón, 

diners can enjoy superior 

home-cooked food served 

by chef/owner Nino. Locally 

grown veggies and herbs 

complement homemade 

pastas and imported wines. 

Try the specialty baby lobster 

cooked in wine sauce. $$ 

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Mangú Disco 

Playa Dorada, Bávaro 

809-221-8787; 

This is your best bet for mingling 

with locals and trying out 

traditional Dominican bachata, 

merengue and salsa moves. 

There's a techno section on 

the second floor, too, and DJs 

perform live year-round. 

FUN FACT! 

The semi-precious stone 

larimar is a pale blue variety of 

pectolite that's unique to the 

Dominican Republic. 

LAST LOOK 

EVERY WINTER, 

Humpback whales 

migrate en masse to the 

warm, protected waters 

of Bahia de Semana, 

where they mate and give 

birth. March is your last 

chance to see mothers 

and calves before they 

leave for the North 

Atlantic. Most resorts 

in Punta Cana offer 

full-day whale-watching 

excursions to the bay. 

142 Free Street 

Portland, Maine 

207-828-1234 

www.kitetails.org PLAY. IMAGINE. ACT. 

PORTLAND: MAURICE HUANG; PUNTA CANA: ERIC OGAN

ON THE TOWN 

PUNTA CANA, DR 

IN BRIEF BY ELISE ROSEN 


35 

28 

golf courses in 

the Dominican 

Republic (and 

counting) 

254 

species of 

identified birds in 

DR (Try spotting 

some on a birdwatching 

tour 

at Puntacana 

Resort & Club’s 

1,500-acre ecological 

reserve 

and park.) 

3,811,946 

length in miles of unbroken white 

sand beaches along the DR’s East 

Coast, all grouped under Punta Cana’s 

(sun) umbrella 

NEWS FLASH 

Rock Star • The Hard 

Rock Hotel & Casino 

Punta Cana 

opened 

last 

Novem- 

ber on Macao Beach 

as the brand’s first 

all-inclusive hotel. 

hardrockhotelpunta 

cana.com + Golf 

Greats • Two new 

greens are coming 

to town in 

mid-2011: the P.B. 


passengers 

received in 

2009 at Punta 

Cana International 

Airport, 

the DR’s largest 

Dye-designed Hacienda 

at Puntacana Resort 

& Club (a follow up to 

his La Cana course), 

and Las Iguanas, the 

second Jack Nicklausdesigned 

course at Cap 

Cana. puntacana.com; 

capcana.com 

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1.7 in. 71˚F 

TIME ZONE: 

Atlantic 

81˚F 

AIRPORT: Punta Cana 

International Airport 

FOUNDED: 

1971 

POPULATION*: 

10,090,151 

LANGUAGE: 

Spanish 

AREA CODE: 

809 

EXCHANGE RATE**: The Dominican 

peso sells at RD$37.40 to the US$1 

WEBSITE: godominicanrepublic.com 

* All of the DR **At time of print 


March 12 

PUNTA CANA CARNIVAL 

Partygoers from 15 provinces 

will show off their distinctive 

Carnival costumes at this 

colorful parade in Puntacana 

Village. You’re likely to spot 

the infamous devil character, 

the Diablo Cojuelo, in the 

exuberant mix. It concludes 

with a merengue-fueled 

after-party. 

March 27 

PUNTA CANA HALF- 

MARATHON AND 10K 

Cheer on runners as they 

tackle a course that runs 

along the coast and through a 

1,500-acre ecological reserve 

featuring pristine tropical 

foliage and natural springs. 

puntacanamarathon.com

ON THE TOWN: PUNTA CANA, DR 

SHOPPING FOR KEEPS 

Don’t leave Punta Cana without 

going on a buying spree for 

local must-haves at the Plaza 

Bavaro Shopping Center. 

Mama Juana 

Far more potent than Presidente, 

the island’s iconic drink mixes rum, 

honey and red wine with some 

twigs, bark and herbs thrown in for 

extra flavor. (Note: Pack this safely 

in your checked luggage.) 

Carnival Mask 

In the weeks leading up to Lent, 

locals dress up in costumes for 

parades and competitions. This 

colorful mask will help keep the 

celebration going at home (or just 

wear it to scare your neighbor 

when you pick up your mail). 

Taíno Statue 

The Taíno Indians, who inhabited 

the island of Hispaniola long before 

it was divided into Haiti and the 

Dominican Republic, believed 

giving someone a statue was a 

show of respect. Show your home 

some respect by adorning it with 

this Diosa Luna (Goddess of the 

Moon), made by Guillen Arte 

Etnico Caribeño. 

Amber and Larimar Jewelry 

It’s a tough choice between aqua 

blue larimar (mined only in the 

Dominican Republic) and beautifully 

transparent amber (the DR is 

one of the few places in the world 

with extensive amber deposits). 

Why not get a piece with both, like 

this dainty ring set in sterling? 

Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva 

Rothschilds Cigar 

Dominican cigars compete with 

the best from Cuba—plus they’re 

perfectly legal to bring back to the 

US. This 4.5-inch cigar from the 

renowned Arturo Fuente company 

has a nice draw and a nutty flavor. 

(Tip: Leave the cigar in its wrapper 

and put it in a Ziploc bag with a 

damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry 

out before you can enjoy it.) 

$7 

$10 

$5 


$31 

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$25 

BY MARCIA FROST 

PHOTOGRAPH BY MOYA McALLISTER


SHOPPING FOR KEEPS 

Don’t leave Punta Cana without 

going on a buying spree for 

local must-haves at the Plaza 

Bavaro Shopping Center. 

Mama Juana 

Far more potent than Presidente, 

the island’s iconic drink mixes rum, 

honey and red wine with some 

twigs, bark and herbs thrown in for 

extra flavor. (Note: Pack this safely 

in your checked luggage.) 

Carnival Mask 

In the weeks leading up to Lent, 

locals dress up in costumes for 

parades and competitions. This 

colorful mask will help keep the 

celebration going at home (or just 

wear it to scare your neighbor 

when you pick up your mail). 

Taíno Statue 

The Taíno Indians, who inhabited 

the island of Hispaniola long before 

it was divided into Haiti and the 

Dominican Republic, believed 

giving someone a statue was a 

show of respect. Show your home 

some respect by adorning it with 

this Diosa Luna (Goddess of the 

Moon), made by Guillen Arte 

Etnico Caribeño. 

Amber and Larimar Jewelry 

It’s a tough choice between aqua 

blue larimar (mined only in the 

Dominican Republic) and beautifully 

transparent amber (the DR is 

one of the few places in the world 

with extensive amber deposits). 

Why not get a piece with both, like 

this dainty ring set in sterling? 

Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva 

Rothschilds Cigar 

Dominican cigars compete with 

the best from Cuba—plus they’re 

perfectly legal to bring back to the 

US. This 4.5-inch cigar from the 

renowned Arturo Fuente company 

has a nice draw and a nutty flavor. 

(Tip: Leave the cigar in its wrapper 

and put it in a Ziploc bag with a 

damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry 

out before you can enjoy it.) 

$7 

$10 

$5 


$31 

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$25 

BY MARCIA FROST 

PHOTOGRAPH BY MOYA McALLISTER


CLASS ACTS BY MARCIA FROST 

From cigar rolling to circus school, many 

resorts offer much more than beaches on 

which to lie. (But they have those, too.) 

Learn the Dance of Love 

Paradisus Punta Cana and Palma Real 

This step-by-step tango lesson is just one of many Life 

Enriching Activities off ered at these all-inclusive sister 

resorts. At Palma Real, dancer Francisco de Luna, clad in 

oh-so-tight tango attire, will lead you through the passionate 

dance, hugging you close and pulling your gaze into 

his eyes, while his female counterpart Maria Cecilia sets 

her sights on your partner. By the end, you should be able 

to dance a full routine—and you’ll defi nitely need a drink to 

cool off . 888-741-5600; paradisus.com 

Train for the Circus 

Club Med Punta Cana 

There’s no clowning g around during these fl ying trapeze lessons: 

Instructor Antonio Fernan Fernandez means business during his daily, 

hourlong classes. You’ll start sta by climbing a 30-foot ladder and 

grabbing the bar. ba Then, it’s a gentle swing (and a cold 

sweat)—and before be you know it, you’ll be like a kid on a 

swing-set, wanting wan to go higher and higher. By week’s 

end, you’ll be able to fl ip and be caught in the air. 

888-93 888-932-2582; clubmed.us 

Let the Good Times Roll 

Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana 

You don’t have to be a Cigar Afi cionado subscriber to qualify for 

this brand-new resort’s Cigar Afi cionado class. In The Blue Marlin 

Restaurant, instructors Guaino Fañas and Simon Acevedo take 

you through the history of tobacco in the DR. You’ll get two types 

of aromatic leaves from the Santiago region, which you’ll learn to 

mix to create a strong or soft stogie. (Go for the strong; you only 

live once.) Then comes the best part: Roll it up, light it up and 

enjoy. 809-544-4343; secretsresorts.com 

Ready, Aim, Fire 

Casa de Campo 

At Casa de Campo’s Sporting Clays Shooting Center—the Caribbean’s 

most comprehensive shooting facility—budding Buff alo 

Bills and advanced Annie Oakleys (ages 12 and older) can have a 

shot at more than 200 stations for trap, skeet and sporting clays 

spread over 245 non-manicured acres. Instructors explain various 

shooting techniques, then it’s off through the lush landscape, 

where you’ll hunt clay targets that simulate birds in fl ight, rabbits 

on the run and more. When your trigger fi nger needs a break, 

take a rest at the on-site Safari Club Bar. 60 miles from 

Punta Cana; 809-523-3333; casadecampo.com.do 


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RHYTHM NATION BY ELISE ROSEN 

The nightclubs of the Dominican Republic 

pulse with the infectious sounds of 

merengue and bachata. 

“ The music 

will speak 

to you if 

you let it.” 

THAT’S SOUND advice if you're at a club 

in Punta Cana, trying to dance to 

merengue, the Dominican Republic’s 

national music. But don’t worry: It 

isn’t as hard as it seems. “Merengue 

is one of the most accessible forms of 

music and dance,” continues Rodney 

Lopez, a historian of Latin music and 

director of salsa programs at Dance 

Manhattan in New York. “It has a 

double meter: one, two, one, two. The 

rhythm is simple.” 

The history of merengue, 

however, is more complex. When the genre—a blend of African, European and indigenous 

Taíno sounds—emerged in the 19th century, it was given short shrift by the upper class. “It 

was like the hip-hop of that culture,” Lopez says. It wasn’t embraced as a symbol of Dominican 

pride until the second quarter of the 20th century, buttressed by adulation from dictator 

Rafael Trujillo. It was originally played on accordions, güiras and tamboras, and some 

newer evolutions blend in electric bass and saxophone. Merengue’s popularity surged in the 

1980s and ’90s as the Dominican population—and its infl uence—grew in the US, propelling 

venerated musicians like Johnny Ventura to international stardom. 

Like merengue, bachata—a younger but burgeoning native sound—was marginalized 

when it fi rst came out. Born in the 1960s, it was a folksy-style genre of the lower class— 

croons of melancholy and heartbreak, full of double entendres. Arrangements on guitar, 


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fi rst accompanied by maracas, 

then güiras, became the norm. 

But the music was snubbed as 

an artform; even the best bachateros 

had to play other music 

to get work. (Several “fathers” 

of bachata, like Luis Segura 

and Edilio Paredes, migrated 

to New York’s Washington 

Heights, where you may still 

catch gigs.) 

In time, bachata caught on 

with unfettered momentum. 

Newer forms trended toward 

romantic themes and upbeat 

messages, and many artists 

fused the sound with urban 

infl uences, as in Aventura’s 

R&B undertones and Prince 

Royce’s self-described 

“bachata pop,” which adds 

instruments like violins. “I try 

to portray positive energy,” 

says Royce, whose bachata 

cover of “Stand by Me” turned 

the New York-born Dominican 

into an overnight sensation. 

In Punta Cana, DJs at 

Imagine, Pacha, Mangu and 

other clubs pump out bachata 

and merengue—so be sure to 

experience it for yourself. Take 

it from Lucero Morales, marketing 

assistant for Excellence 

Group Luxury Resorts: “As we 

say here: If you visit the DR 

and you don't dance merengue, 

it's like you haven't been here.” 

Imagine 809-446-1049; 

imaginepuntacana.com (Offers 

bus pickup from many hotels) 

Pacha At Riu Palace Punta 

Cana; 888-774-0040; 

palacepuntacana.com 

Mangu At Occidental Grand 

Punta Cana; 809-221-8787; 

occidentalhotels.com 

LAWRENCE MANNING/PHOTOLIBRARY

Raleigh/ 

Durham 


Beleza 

2014 Cameron St, Raleigh; 919-832- 

4775; shopbeleza.com 

Improve your wardrobe and 

make a positive impact on 

the world at this boutique. 

It’s shining selection 

of handcrafted jewelry 

and accessories is both 

fashionable and fair trade. 

GO SEE 

Ayr Mount 

376 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough; 919- 

732-6886 

The Federal mansion that 

greets visitors to this 1815 

plantation is impressive—but 

the house pales in comparison 

to the sweeping parkland 

that surrounds it. A stroll 

down the mile-long Poet’s 

Walk, which leads over rolling 

green hills to clear streams, 

willow groves and lush forests, 

is the best way to enjoy 

the scenery. 

Marbles Kids Museum 

201 E Hargett St, Raleigh; 919-834- 

4040; marbleskidsmuseum.org 

At this endlessly imaginative 

museum, it’s possible to drive a 

fire truck, climb the Himalayas, 

and become princess of the 

enchanted forest—and still 

find time to watch an IMAX 

movie in the same afternoon. 

by alison fields GO EAT 

by christina couch 

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Dos Perros 

200 N Mangum St, Durham; 919-956- 

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Whitehall at the Villa 

2750; dosperrosrestaurant.com 

Lucky Lillibet 

1213 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill; 919- 

This restaurant challenges 

5807 Patterson Ave; 804-288-5807; 

942-3179; whitehallantiques.com 

the standard definition of a 

shop5807.com 

With its extravagant selection Mexican eatery by adding a 

From designer handbags to 

of superb European and 

hearty shot of creativity. 

the season’s sexiest heels, 

American antiques, this 

There are beer-themed 

this women’s fashion hub is 

whimsical Italianate villa and 

dinners, Tuesday night movies, a primo destination for those 

Chapel Hill landmark offers 

tacos until midnight on 

who need an outfit before 

18th-century sideboards and Mondays and mouthwatering hitting the town. In March and 

fine Oriental porcelain (among duck enchiladas with dark 

April, expect to see a new line 

other goodies). 

mole. $$ 

of day dresses and evening 

tank tops. 

One Restaurant 

100 Meadowmont Circle, Chapel Hill; 

919-537-8207; one-restaurant.com 

Chef Shane Ingram offers his 

patrons a behind-the-scenes 

meal at his new restaurant, 

where diners enjoy elegantly 

simple cuisine in an integrated 

kitchen/dining room. The 

juniper berry-cured grilled duck 

breast is a showstopper. $$$ 

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Amra’s 

106 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh; 919-828- 

8488; amrasraleigh.com 

The cocktail list is impressive, 

but the ambience of this luxe 

speakeasy is not far behind. 

The live jazz, swanky interiors 

and well-stocked cigar humidor 

evoke a 1930s nightclub, but 

the vibe most weekend nights 

is more 21st century, with 

beats to match. 

FUN FACT! 

Founded in 1910, Durham’s 

North Carolina Central 

University was the first 

publicly supported liberal arts 

college for African-American 

students in the US. 

Style 

Stay in 

in Raleigh– 

Durham. 


Richmond 

virginia 

GO SEE 

Agecroft Hall 

4305 Sulgrave Rd; 804-353-4241; 

agecrofthall.com 

Imported directly from 

Lancashire, England, this 

re-created Tudor mansion 

boasts accessories and décor 

spanning nearly four centuries. 

To get Agecroft Hall to the 

US, the entire home was 

dismantled and painstakingly 

reassembled in the Windsor 

Farms section of Richmond. 

Take a tour and transport 

yourself back in time to the 

late 15th century. 

Cold Harbor Battlefield 

Visitor Center 

5515 Anderson Wright Dr; 

804-226-1981; nps.gov/rich 

Located just outside 

downtown, this Civil War 

battlefield is the perfect place 

to bone up on US history— 

especially since 2011 is the 

150th anniversary of the war's 

beginning. Plan to spend a bit 

of time in the adjacent Cold 

Harbor National Cemetery, 

where more than 2,000 Union 

soldiers are buried. 

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Maymont 

2201 Shields Lake Dr; 804-358-7166; 

maymont.org 

Maymont is to Richmond 

what Central Park is to New 

York City. Treat yourself to a 

stroll through more than 100 

acres of gardens and green 

space, making time to stop at 

the on-site nature center and 

historic buildings. 

Lewis Ginter 

Botanical Garden 

1800 Lakeside Ave; 804-262-9887; 

lewisginter.org 

Welcome spring while more 

than one million blooms unfold 

(March 12 to Apr. 10). Take 

in 40-plus acres of flowers, 

and learn a thing or two at the 

garden's pruning, beekeeping 

or watercolor classes. 

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Belmont Pizzeria 

602 N Belmont Ave; 804-888-9861 

Finally, Sicilian-style pizza 

comes to a town that so 

desperately needs it. This 

late-night take-out spot hits 

the spot at the end of a long 

evening, when most other 

restaurants have shut down. $ 

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The Canal Club 

1545 E Cary St; 804-643-2582; 

thecanalclub.com 

Metal, punk, classic rock… if 

it shreds on a guitar, you can 

find it here, at one of the 

only rock clubs in town. You 

may also hear the occasional 

reggae, rap or even symphonic 

group. Listen among the city's 

hippest crowd. 

FUN FACT! 

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Richmond's electric streetcar 

system, completed in 1888, 

was the world's first fully 

functional system. 




300 Airgate Drive • Morrisville, NC 27560 • 919-361-3311 

Only minutes from the airport. 

©2010 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Rochester 

new york 

GO SHOP 

The Record Archive 

33 1/3 Rockwood St; 585-244-1210; 

recordarchive.com 

The underground impulse 

that launched this music 

store in the 1970s lives on in 

extensive shelves of vinyl. An 

indie sensibility also peppers 

the CD bins, which share floor 

space with VHS tapes, vintage 

clothing and kitschy gift items. 

GO SEE 

eGameRevolution 

At The Strong National Museum of Play 

One Manhattan Sq; 585-263-2700; 

icheg.org 

Relive computer game history 

by playing actual arcade 

games like Space Invaders, 

Pong and Donkey Kong. Eight 

tokens cost a mere dollar 

(a historical anomaly), while 

chasing lights around the LED 

dancefloor is totally free. 

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Gusto 

277 Alexander St; 585-232-7810; 

eatwithgusto.com 

Gluten-free diners have more 

options than you'd imagine 

at this relaxed Italian eatery: 

personal pizzas, brown rice 

penne, stuffed peppers and 

beers (no luck with panini, 

though). But wheaty pasta still 

reigns supreme, with dishes 

like pesto capellini and the 

cheese-tacular ravioli lasagna, 

a house specialty. $$ 

Good Luck 

50 Anderson Ave; 585-340-6161; 

restaurantgoodluck.com 

Character oozes from the 

brick walls of this former 

factory building. Sophisticated 

American cuisine (yellow beet 

salad with blue cheese, duck 

breast with leek pancakes) 

is served as plates to share. 

Everything looks so good that 

it's easy to over-order. $$$ 

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Caverly’s Irish Pub 

741 South Ave; 585-278-1289 

It’s all Irish all the time at this 

congenial neighborhood bar, 

from the Celt-centric décor to 

the brands on tap (including 

Harp Irish Lager, Magners Irish 

Cider and, of course, Guinness 

stout) to the lively music on 

many a weekend night. 

FUN FACT! 

A young Bette Davis did a 

brief, unsuccessful stint in a 

Rochester theater company 

in 1928. 

St. Louis 

missouri 

by elizabeth forbes by kevin mitchell 

GARDEN GETAWAY 

SPRING WONT seem too 

far away on a visit to 

this renovated 1911 

greenhouse, where 

the seasonal display 

is transitioning from 

cyclamen and cinerarias 

to flowering bulbs, 

primroses, azaleas 

and lilies. 

Lamberton Conservatory 

180 Reservoir Ave; 585-753- 

7270; monroecounty.gov/ 

parks-highland.php 


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Soulard Spice Shop 

At Soulard Market 

730 Carroll St; 314-783-2100; 

soulardspiceshop.com 

The Schmitz family has run 

this shop since 1914, selling 

cheese, salami, olives, baking 

mixes, pasta and, as its name 

indicates, spices—hundreds 

of them, imported from the 

far corners of the world. 

The catalog of Cajun-style 

seasonings alone gives most 

Creoles pause. 

GO SEE 

Challenger Learning 

Center 

205 Brotherton Ln; 314-521-6205; 

clcstlouis.org 

Cool exhibits and hands-on 

experiences await space junkies 

at this center founded by 

the families of the astronauts 

who died in the Challenger 

space shuttle disaster of 

1986. At its heart are stateof-the-art 

simulators, including 

an orbiting space station 

and a mission control center 

modeled after NASA’s Johnson 

Space Center. Reservations 

are required. 

AKC Museum of the Dog 

1721 S Mason Rd, Queeny Park; 314- 

821-3647; museumofthedog.org 

Packs of dog lovers flock to the 

world’s finest collection of art 

devoted to “man’s best friend.” 

This 14,000-square-foot facility 

includes the historic 1853 

Jarville House and features 

more than 700 canine-inspired 

paintings, sculptures, prints 

and ceramic figurines. 

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GO EAT 

Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas 

5046 Shaw Ave; 314-771-4900; 

guidosstl.com 

The no-frills interior of this 

joint on The Hill (St. Louis’ 

historically Italian neighborhood) 

belies its outstanding 

authentic Spanish and Italian 

food. The chef/owner hails 

from Madrid and prepares 

potatoes sautéed in picante 

and albondigas (Spanish 

meatballs) alongside the city’s 

best thin-crust pies. $ 

Five Bistro 

5100 Daggett Ave; 314-773-5553; 

fivebistro.com 

Featuring a menu that changes 

daily, this hip, upscale place 

is sure to please. Recent 

mouthwatering entrées include 

braised beef shortribs with wild 

black trumpet mushrooms, and 

porcetta with white cheddar 

polenta and radish sprouts. But 

save room—pastry chef Bobi 

Roeper will likely be offering a 

must-try meal topper. $$$ 

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Square One Brewery 

1727 Park Ave; 314-231-2537; 

squareonebrewery.com 

There are always a dozen or 

so craft beers on tap at this 

laidback spot. Trust your palate 

to a sampler (beers range 

from Light Squared to a bitter 

Barley Wine) while you munch 

on apps like fish tacos and 

beer pretzels. 

FUN FACT! 

Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola 

grew up as neighbors in The 

Hill, prompting Hall-of-Famer 

Garagiola to famously declare, 

"Not only was I not the best 

catcher in the Major Leagues, 

I wasn't even the best catcher 

on my street!" 

ROCHESTER: TIMOTHY VOGEL

San Antonio 

texas 

Contemporary Art Month 

More than 50 venues citywide; 800- 

447-3372; contemporaryartmonth.com 

Galleries, museums and artist 

studios mount a mind-boggling 

array of exhibitions (400-plus) 

and events for this monthlong 

art fest. The Luminaria: Arts 

Come to Light celebration 

adds to the fun by filling downtown 

streets with light shows, 

performances and live music 

on the night of March 12. 

San Pedro Springs Park is the 

country's second oldest park, 

behind Boston Common. 

San Francisco 

california 

by melanie young 

Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion 

by josh krist 

GO SHOP 

At AT&T Center 

One AT&T Center; 800-745-3000; 

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Fiesta on Main 

circquedusoleil.com/dralion 

The Other Shop 

2025 N Main Ave; 210-738-1188; 

With a name drawn from 

327 Divisadero St; 415-621-5424; 

alamofiesta.com 

“dragon” and “lion,” this is the 

othershopsf.com 

Get in a festive mood for next newest show by the world- 

Imagine if someone with funky 

month's Fiesta—San Antonio’s renowned avant-garde troupe taste scoured every thrift 

biggest annual event—at this of acrobats, gymnasts and 

store for the best vintage 

shop. It sells colorful Mexican musicians. Inspired by the 

finds, and packed them all 

piñatas, masks, papel picado Far East, it fuses ancient 

into a single shop. This place 

(intricately cut paper), head 

Chinese circus acrobatics with is like that, only better—it’s 

wreaths, maracas and casca- the company's cutting-edge, 

co-owned by 18 of the city’s 

rones (confetti-filled eggs to 

offbeat style. March 23-27. 

top dealers. Find retro cocktail 

crush on friends’ heads). 

glasses, beatnik jackets and 

Wired Designs Studios 

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mid-century furniture. 

555 W Bitters Rd; 210-495-4495; 

wireddesignsstudio.com 

Hon Machi Sushi 

& Teppanyaki 

GO SEE 

Shop for luminous glass 

1321 N Loop 1604 E, Ste 100; 210- The Presidio 

earrings, plates, bowls, sinks 

494-1199; 

NW San Francisco; 415-561-5418; 

and sconces by local artists. 

honmachisteakandsushi.com 

presidio.gov 

Better still, make your own 

Choose your show at this Japa- Make a day of it at this 1,500- 

treasures in a one-day class on nese restaurant; the options 

acre park that was formerly a 

the art of glass fusing, metal 

are dextrous sushi chefs slicing military base. Take in sweeping 

jewelry soldering or working 

and dicing fish and veggies or views of the Golden Gate 

with bronze metal clay. 

teppanyaki chefs slinging steak Bridge at Crissy Field, visit the 

over a hot flame. Even the food Walt Disney Family Museum, 

GO SEE 

is showy here: Succulent beef 

cuts and fresh seafood are 

and fly high at the House of Air, 

an indoor trampoline park. 

Pearl Farmers Market 

arranged like fine art. $$$ 

200 E Grayson St; 210-212-7260; 

Contemporary Jewish 

pearlfarmersmarket.com 

Head to this open-air bazaar 

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Museum 

736 Mission St; 415-655-7800; 

for a mid-week foodie fix. Buy Vela at Paloma Blanca 

thecjm.org 

gourmet goodies—fresh goat 

5800 Broadway St #206; 210-822- More than just a home 

cheese, figs, grass-fed bison— 

7120; velaatpalomablanca.com 

for old menorahs and 

to take home, or stay and do 

Seated in plush leather chairs 

dreidels—though there are 

some al fresco snacking next under candle chandeliers at this plenty of those—this museum 

to the San Antonio River. 

wine bar, it's easy to linger over showcases Jewish art, from 

Wednesdays 4pm to 7pm. 

a glass of cabernet served with Warhol’s Jewish Geniuses to 

well-paired, savory tapas. Not the work of Curious George 

a wine fan? They just started 

creators Margaret and H.A. 

serving cocktails, too. 

Rey. Visitors go meshuga 

for the ultra-modern, Daniel 

FUN FACT! 

Libeskind-designed space. 

San Francisco Zoo 

1 Zoo Rd; 415-753-7080; sfzoo.org 

A rainforest adventure maze 

San Antonio, Texas 

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that teaches kids about 

precious ecosystems as they 

work their way through it, a 

miniature train, a carousel and 

a children's zoo—it's all happening 

here for the wee ones. 

The primate center is also a 

barrel of fun. 

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Hog & Rocks 

3431 19th St; 415-550-8627; 

hogandrocks.com 

Beyond ham and oysters, pub 

grub faves like fish and chips 

and griddled patty melts are 

elevated to gourmet levels 

at this newish addition to the 

hopping Mission food scene. 

Its 1am closing time is a blessing 

for night owls. $$ 

Prospect 

300 Spear St; 415-247-7700; 

prospectsf.com 

One of the hottest contemporary 

American eateries in 

town, this spot values artful 

presentation nearly as much 

as flavor. Fresh, buttery 

Dungeness crab, wagyu 

beef and veal chops feature 

prominently. Stop in for the 

laidback weekend brunch, 

when Southern-fried chicken 

and hash hijack the menu. $$$$ 

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Little Shamrock 

807 Lincoln Way; 415-661-0060 

At this 118-year-old bar 

across from Golden Gate Park, 

a friendly cast of regulars 

consorts with visitors from 

restaurant-packed Irving 

Street. The drinks are strong 

and strangers chat by the 

fireplace—it's exactly what an 

old-fashioned bar should be. 

FUN FACT! 

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Fortune cookies and denim 

jeans were invented here.

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San Juan 

puerto rico 

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El Galpón 

154 Cristo St; 787-725-3945; 

elgalpon.net 

What at first appears to be a 

run-of-the-mill souvenir shop is 

filled to the brim with quality, 

made-in-Puerto Rico treasures. 

Don a stylish Panama hat, sniff 

a top-notch hand-rolled cigar 

or hide behind a colorful Ponce 

papier-mâché mask. 

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Ventana al Jazz 

At Ventana al Mar 

Ashford Ave; 787-721-2400 

Jazz lovers are treated to a 

free outdoor concert the last 

Sunday of each month. The 

beachfront park has no seating, 

so roll out blankets and lounge 

chairs for a laidback, Islandstyle 

concert. March 27. 

Saborea Puerto Rico: A 

Culinary Extravaganza 

Escambrón Beach; 787-758-8001; 

saboreapuertorico.com 

Foodies and wine enthusiasts 

head to the beach for a 

sand-between-your-toes 

gastronomic event featuring 

the island’s top chefs and 

a selection of international 

wineries. Cooking demos by 

TV personalities add a dash of 

glitz. April 1-3. 

Taste of Rum International 

Rum and Food Festival 

Paseo La Princesa; 787-603-1177; 

tasteofrum.com 

This is your ticket to taste all 

of Puerto Rico's best rums— 

though with nearly 20 to try, 

it's probably best not to. Stick 

around for live music, fingerlicking 

Caribbean food and 

over-the-top performances by 

top flair-tenders (competitive 

juggling bartenders). March 

19-20. 

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Restaurante Raíces 

315 Recinto Sur; 787-289-2121; 

restauranteraices.com 

Come here for a heaping 

helping of classic criollo 

cooking and hearty Puerto 

Rican hospitality. Indulge in the 

festival tipico appetizer platter, 

(a sampling of the Island’s deepfried 

favorites) and the house 

specialty, mofongos rellenos— 

shredded plantains stuffed with 

anything you crave, from pork 

chops to octopus. $$ 

Marmalade Restaurant 

& Wine Bar 

317 Fortaleza St; 787-724-3969; 

marmaladepr.com 

The sumptuous décor and 

ultra-chic ambience make this 

one of the Old City’s hippest 

dining spots. If that doesn't cut 

it for you, the succulent Italian 

baby sea bass or mallard duck 

breast stuffed with roquefort 

cheese and apples should. $$$. 

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Club Brava & Ultra Lounge 

At El San Juan Hotel & Casino 

6063 Isla Verde Ave; 787-791-2781; 

bravapr.com 

This hotspot is packed with 

well-dressed people who work 

the dancefloor late into the 

night as DJs spin the best 

club tunes. Open until 5am 

Thursday through Saturday. 

FUN FACT! 

San Juan has slightly fewer 

people than Omaha, NE, 

the 40th-largest city in the 

US mainland. 

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William Hartman Gallery 

48 S Palm Ave, Sarasota; 

941-955-4785 

Sarasota native William 

Hartman offers affordable time 

travel with his limited-edition 

prints of vintage photographs 

chronicling long-ago Sarasota—from 

the muddy pioneer 

days to the 1950s. 

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The Crucible 

At Sarasota Opera House 

61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota; 

941-366-8450; sarasotaopera.org 

Arthur Miller explores the 

Salem witch trials in his 

award-winning drama of lust, 

pride, power and revenge. This 

operatic production adds lush 

music but loses none of the 

intense drama. March 5-19. 

Camerata Ireland 

At Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 

777 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota; 941-955- 

0040; sarasotaconcertassociation.org 

This 40-piece chamber 

ensemble of Irish musicians, 

led by charismatic pianist and 

conductor Barry Douglas, will 

perform a medley of traditional 

Irish songs (accompanied by 

soprano Celine Byrne), in addition 

to works by Mozart, Rossini 

and Barber. March 14, 8pm. 

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Nancy’s Bar-B-Q 

301 S Pineapple Ave; 941-955-3400 

Nancy Krohngold is called the 

queen of barbecue in these 

parts, and when you taste her 

pulled pork and oak-smoked 

Ringling.org 

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ON POINT 

THIS 365-ACRE preserve 

is the spot to experience 

Florida in all its 

natural beauty. Enjoy 

close encounters with 

tropical flora and fauna 

via a lush network of hiking, 

biking and kayaking 

trails. It's also home to 

the area's largest Native 

American temple mound. 

Emerson Point Preserve 

5801 17 St W, Palmetto; 941- 

721-6885; mymanatee.org 

chicken (bone-in or pulled), 

you’ll know why. Don’t leave 

without tasting her beloved 

edamame succotash and "real 

deal" banana pudding. $ 

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Cà d'Zan Lounge 

At The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota 

1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr, Sarasota; 941- 

309-2000; ritzcarlton.com 

This swanky but comfortable 

bar is just the spot for inspired 

cocktails (the chocolate 

martini garners much local 

praise), live blues, jazz and 

rock combos, dancing and a 

sizzling late-night menu. Enjoy 

some moonlit romance on the 

spacious outdoor terrace. 

FUN FACT! 

Circus magnate John Ringling 

shipped boatloads of statues 

and architectural elements 

from Europe to Longboat Key 

for a hotel that was doomed 

by the 1929 crash. 

IN EVERY SEASON, A REASON... 

Ca’ d’Zan Mable’s Rose Garden Circus Museum & Miniatures Historic Asolo Theater Museum of Art 

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washington 

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Cafe Flora 

2901 E Madison St; 206-325-9100; 

cafeflora.com 

This vegetarian spot is one 

of the city's hottest brunch 

destinations. The creatively 

prepared fare is so hearty and 

delicious, you’ll never miss 

the meat. Try the gluten-free 

apple walnut waffle. $$ 

Lola 

2000 Fourth Ave; 206-441-1430; 

tomdouglas.com/lola/index.html 

Greek food isn’t typically 

considered haute cuisine, but 

in Chef Tom Douglas’ hands 

it’s sublime. This overlooked 

eatery in his seven-restaurant 

Seattle empire is a great place 

to share plates of kebabs, 

tagines and an array of savory 

vegetable spreads. $$$ 

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Zig Zag Café 

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NuBe Green 

1501 Western Ave; 206-625-1146; A Touch of Tartan 

921 E Pine St; 206-402-4515; 

zigzagseattle.com 

15000 N Dale Mabry Hwy; 813-962nubegreen.com 

The city’s finest cocktail bar 

8244; atouchoftartan.com 

Seattle was “green” long 

has an encyclopedic assort- 

This quaint shop, opened 

before the term was a 

ment of spirits. Hotshot 

in 2009 by Scotland native 

buzzword, so it’s not surpris- 

bartender Murray Stenson is 

Fiona Craig, brings a taste 

ing that stores like NuBe 

a purveyor of both classic sips of the British Isles to Tampa. 

have proliferated here. This 

and his own modern creations. Browse a brilliant selection 

sustainability-minded Capitol Try house specialties like 

of rugby shirts and Catherine 

Hill boutique sells only US- 

Satan’s Soulpatch (bourbon, 

Aitken handbags, or celebrate 

made products—from jewelry vermouth, Grand Marnier, 

the United Kingdom’s famous 

to housewares—that are 

orange bitters) and Efus (rye, 

cuisine with cans of mushy 

either recycled, organic or 

grown stateside. 

unicum and Angostura bitters). peas and Haggis. 

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When Seattle’s 42-story, 

Gasparilla International 

Safeco Field 

522-foot-tall Smith Tower 

Film Festival 

1250 First Ave S; 206-346-4000; 

opened in 1914, it was the 

Various theaters throughout Tampa; 

seattle.mariners.mlb.com 

world's fourth-tallest building. 

813-514-9962; giff2011.com 

Whether you attend opening 

Celebrating its fifth year, 

day on April 1 or just take a 

this event is growing up fast 

guided tour of the ballpark, 

BOOK COVER 

to become a regular stop 

the home of the Mariners is 

on the film festival circuit. 

regarded as one of the best 

(Stephen Baldwin and Armand 

facilities in the MLB. 

Assante both made appearances 

last year.) This year 

promises bigger audiences 

and more Hollywood glitz. 

March 24-27. 

UNLIKE MOST cities, 

Seattle went all out 

for its library, dropping 

$165 million and hiring 

famed Dutch architect 

Rem Koolhaas to 

craft a 363,000-foot 

masterpiece of steel, 

glass and concrete that 

opened in 2004. Average 

attendance doubled in its 

first year of operation. 

Central Library 

1000 Fourth Ave; 

206-386-4636; spl.org 


Tampa 

florida 

Honda Grand Prix 

of St. Petersburg 

Downtown St. Petersburg; 727-898- 

4639; gpstpete.com 

For three days in March, 

drivers (the pros, at least) are 

encouraged to ignore speed 

limits as they weave openwheeled 

Indy cars through 

the streets of downtown St. 

Petersburg at an average 

speed of 85mph. Following 

them into town is the whole 

three-ring circus—parades, 

fireworks, beer gardens, live 

music and even a Ferris 

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wheel. Bring your earplugs. 

March 25-27. 

Transitions Championship 

At Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort 

36750 Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor; 

727-942-5566; 

transitionschampionship.com 

Watch the world’s best 

golfers drive, chip and putt 

at this 72-hole official PGA 

Tour competition. Once the 

four-round main event wraps 

up, you can follow in the pros' 

footsteps and play the course. 

March 14-21. 

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Ocean Prime 

2205 N West Shore Blvd; 813-490- 

5288; oceanprimetampa.com 

Be prepared for fresh, 

well-prepared and presented 

seafood in an energetic, 

modern setting. If you go for 

lunch, order the shellfish Cobb 

salad (with shrimp, lobster and 

crab). Don’t forget a drink; local 

rag Creative Loafing awarded 

it top honors for artisanal 

cocktails last year. $$$ 

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Four Green Fields 

205 W Platt St; 813-254-4444; 

fourgreenfields.com 

The thatched roof and white 

stucco walls have all the 

ambience of a pub in the Old 

Country (never mind the palm 

trees waving overhead). This is 

the perfect place to sip a pint 

of your favorite ale or stout 

and take in a wee bit of 

Irish music. 

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Jose Marti frequently visited 

Tampa to fundraise and recruit 

revolutionaries to support 

Cuba’s independence. Today, 

a Cuba-owned park in Ybor is 

dedicated to his honor. 

The Most Funshine in Florida! 

From lazing around 7 heated pools to slipping and sliding 

on our all new Splash Island water park, there’s more fun 

at TradeWinds! 

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Swarovski Boutique 

and Crislu Outlet 

At Harrah's Casino 

13615 Old Hwy 61 N; 800-946-4946; 

harrahscasino.com 

Opened just months ago, these 

specialty shops dazzle the 

eye with hundreds of crystal 

sculptures and signature 

jewelry pieces. If you're not in 

the market for a bauble, just do 

some big window-shopping in a 

small town. 

GO SEE 

William Grant Still: 

Inspired to Inspiring 

At Tunica Museum 

One Museum Blvd; 662-363-6631; 

tunicamuseum.com 

This special exhibit showcases 

scripts, musical scores and 

letters from the Mississippi 

Delta-born African-American 

composer. Still's orchestral 

works, ballets and chamber 

pieces spanned a 40-plusyear 

career, creating an 

international legacy. Through 

March 30. 

Tunica Queen Riverboat 

At Tunica Riverpark 

1 Riverpark Dr, Tunica Resorts; 866- 

805-3535; tunicaqueen.com 

Climb aboard a 19th-century 

riverboat for a two-hour 

cruise with Captain Chuck, 

whose jokes only pale in 

comparison to his rich 

knowledge and stories of the 

Mississippi River. Throw in 

the dinner option and you'll 

get the chance to dance to 

live music in the vintage 

dining room. 

FUN FACT! 

by karen ott mayer by tony ware 

Blue and White 

Restaurant was 

formerly the 

Pure Oil Gas 

Station, the first 

gas station in 

Tunica County. 

Blue and White 

Restaurant 

1355 Highway 61 N; 

662-363-1371 

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Uncle Henry's Place 

Historic Inn & Restaurant 

5860 Moon Lake Rd, Dundee; 662- 

337-2757; unclehenrysplace.com 

Formerly a boyhood haunt of 

Tennessee Williams and featured 

in works by both Faulkner 

and Williams, this literary 

landmark is beloved by locals 

for its gourmet cuisine. Enjoy 

a sunset view over Moon Lake 

while munching on mouthwatering 

soft-shell crabs. $$$$ 

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Stage 2 at Gold Strike 

At Gold Strike Casino Resort 

1010 Casino Center Dr; 662-357- 

1111; goldstrikemississippi.com 

This is the hottest place to 

see touring bands like Almost 

Famous and Nervous Presley 

rock the stage from the 

comfort of your own cabaret 

table. A full bar keeps the 

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Labyrinth Games and 

Puzzles 

645 Pennsylvania Ave SE; 202-544- 

1059; labyrinthgameshop.com 

Trying to piece together some 

quality, electronics-free family 

time? This new store makes 

game night a no-brainer, with 

a selection of artisan wooden 

strategy games, non-electronic 

puzzles and mazes. 

Ella-Rue 

3236 P St NW; 703-431-1527 

Thanks to this new 

Georgetown boutique, it's 

affordable to update your 

wardrobe every season. 

Run by fashionista Krista 

Johnson, this women's shop 

offers new and gently worn 

designer pieces at substantial 

savings, displayed in gallerylike 

serenity. 

WINDOW SHOPPING IN WASHINGTON 

DC IS a city of 

contrasts, valuing 

both change and 

tradition—so it's 

appropriate that 

Lori Parkerson, 

owner of the 

boutique Redeem, 

names these welledited 

spots when 

asked where she 

likes to browse: 

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On the same 

thoroughfare as 

Redeem, TREASURY is 

“a beautiful, creative 

environment,” offering 

handpicked clothing 

and curios, including 

Lithics, the store's own 

gorgeous jewelry line. 

Just over the DC line 

in Maryland's Takoma 

Park, PollySue's Vintage 

Shop has “an accessory 

selection that doesn't 

disappoint,” and is full 

of “stand-out pieces 

from almost any 

decade.” 

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National Pinball Museum 

3222 M St NW, Ste M325; 202-337- 

1100; nationalpinballmuseum.org 

Gaming enthusiast David 

Silver's 14,000-square-foot 

labor of love features hundreds 

of pinball machines organized 

by theme and historical 

significance, culminating in an 

interactive, pay-to-play area 

featuring vintage machines. 

A Show of Hands 

2301 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA; 

703-683-2905; ashowofhands.biz 

Tucked in the Del Ray neighborhood 

of Alexandria, this 

funky folk gallery spotlights 

local crafts and art. From trinkets 

to large-scale decorative 

pieces, all manner of handcrafted 

pottery, oil paintings, 

sculptures, photography, knits 

and prints brightens up this 

artisan corner. 

Clara Barton National 

Historic Site 

5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, MD; 

301-320-1410; nps.gov/clba 

Pay homage to Red Cross 

Month by visiting the home of 

Only a few blocks from 

TREASURY, Dr. K Vintage 

is especially great 

“for unique pieces for 

the man in your life,” 

including a nice array of 

vintage leather jackets 

and boots. 

Also in Takoma Park, 

Moonshadow Antiques 

has “really unique 

jewelry, and the 

occasional deadstock 

vintage shoes!” 

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the American branch's founder, 

who was known as the Angel 

of the Battlefield. Barton 

managed the initial offices in 

this custom-designed house, 

where visitors can learn about 

the organization's early history 

from docents amid nooks filled 

with period objects. 

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Kushi 

465 K St NW; 202-682-3123; 

eatkushi.tumblr.com 

A Japanese gastropub 

featuring top-grade raw fish 

and charcoal-grilled meats, 

this welcoming, post-industrial 

space offers a feast for the 

eyes—with seats around 

each of the lively kitchen prep 

stations—and the stomach. 

Sweet-potato beers, fresh 

ginger ales and sake stand out 

among the drinks. $$ 

Ba Bay 

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE; 

202-547-1787; babaydc.com 

This lean, minimalist space 

on Capitol Hill offers modern 

interpretations of rustic and 

zesty Vietnamese classics. 

Innovations also show up in the 

progressive plating techniques 

used for both the tapas and 

family-style dishes. Try the 

house-cured meats and the 

pho (rice noodles, Roseda 

Farm rib eye, tendon, tripe, 

herbs). $$$ 

Galileo III 

600 14th St. NW; 202-783-0083; 

galileo3restaurant.com 

Drawing from decades of DC 

power-dining experience, Chef 

Roberto Donna returns from 

casual trattoria land to revive 

his formal two-story dining 

room. Also returning to the 

famously decadent, classic 

Italian restaurant is an experimental 

tasting menu (think 

tripe, sautéed lamb tongue and 

veal sweetbread) for $55 per 

person. $$$$ 

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The Dubliner 

4 F St NW; 202-737-3773; 

dublinerdc.com 

A wellspring of Celtic pride on 

Capitol Hill for 35-plus years, 

this weathered, welcoming dark 

wood-lined institution features 

all the classic pub grub and 

import drafts you'd expect, as 

well as custom amber ale and 

lager. Don some green this St. 

Paddy's Day, raise a pint and 

join the sing-a-long. 

Muzette Karaoke Lounge 

2305 18th St NW; 202-758-2971; 

muzette.com 

Featuring nine private singing 

“studios,” this subterranean 

tune parlour maximizes fun 

and minimizes humiliation. 

The brave select from 70,000 

songs in English, Spanish and 

five Asian languages, singing 

for their supper as servers 

deliver homestyle Korean 

entrées and liquid courage at 

the push of a button. 

Rustico 

4075 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA; 571- 

384-1820; rusticorestaurant.com 

With 400 varieties of bottled 

craft and import beer, 40 drafts 

(20 are rotating microbrews) 

and three cask-conditioned 

ales, this copper-accented restaurant 

offers the most brews in 

Northern Virginia, accompanied 

by farm-driven, hearth-fired 

New American cuisine. 

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Stretching between the 

Lincoln Memorial and 

Confederate Gen. Robert E. 

Lee's Arlington House, the 

neoclassical Memorial Bridge 

symbolizes the reunification of 

the North and South. 


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Tropical Fruit Shop 

261 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach; 

561-832-3449; tropicalfruitshop.com 

Going strong since 1915, this 

fruit shop is the oldest store on 

Palm Beach Island. You’ll find 

the freshest juice to quench 

your thirst and a huge selection 

of tropical fruits that can ship 

anywhere in the country. 

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Palm Beach Segway Tours 

330 Clematis St, West Palm Beach; 888- 

727-3492; palmbeachsegwaytours.com 

A great way to cover a lot 

of ground without missing 

anything is on a narrated 

Segway tour of Palm Beach 

and West Palm Beach. Roll past 

mansions, yachts and museums 

on the $6,000 personal transportation 

machines. All tours 

begin with a formal lesson. 

Putt ‘N Around 

350 NE Fifth Ave, Delray Beach; 561- 

450-6162; puttnaround.net 

This beautifully landscaped, 

36-hole course looks like a 

championship green for budding 

Arnold Palmers, packed 

with lush tropical palms, running 

waterfalls and calm ponds. 

It's a fun family place to head 

after dinner downtown. 

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Caffe Luna Rosa 

34 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach; 561- 

274-9404; caffelunarosa.com 

Right across from the ocean, 

this Italian spot does romantic 

evenings (candlelight, roaming 

musicians) and spectacular 

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breakfasts, featuring fresh 

fruit-covered waffles, cakes 

and eggs Benedict done 

three ways. Try the popular 

Pink Moon omelette (spinach, 

ricotta and onions). $$ 

Il Bellagio 

600 S Rosemary Ave, Ste 170; 561- 

659-6160; ilbellagiocityplace.com 

Located in CityPlace shopping 

plaza, this restaurant will satisfy 

your hunger for authentic Italian 

cuisine. Start with the lentil 

soup and bucatini, then order 

one of the fantastic seafood 

dishes like shrimp and wild 

mushrooms or salmon filet in 

amaretto cream sauce. $$$ 

Truluck’s 

351 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561-391- 

0755; trulucks.com 

Expect to be blown away by 

the seafood and filet selections 

here. Dine on such treats 

as jalapeño salmon Béarnaise, 

miso-glazed seabass or Dutch 

Harbor red king crab, or go for 

the tried-and-true 8-ounce 

beef filet. $$$$ 

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Johnnie Brown’s 

301 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach; 561- 

243-9911; johnniebrowns.com 

Friendly, come-as-you-are 

Johnnie's is a top stop for 

music. Fridays and Saturdays 

feature live rock bands; 

Sundays showcase reggae or 

classic rock; and the rest of the 

week is given over to tribute 

bands, big-screen sports and 

more rock. 

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Through the end of March, 

two local baseball teams—the 

Jupiter Hammerheads and 

Palm Beach Cardinals—share 

Jupiter's Roger Dean Stadium 

with the St. Louis Cardinals 

and Florida Marlins.

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Siren 

224 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck; 

914-777-2122; sirenboutique.com 

This contemporary boutique 

sells edgy yet classic, glamorous 

fashions, like distinctive 

tops, jumpsuits and dresses. 

There's some bridal gear, too. 

GO SEE 

Neuberger Museum of Art 

At Purchase College, State University 

of New York 

735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase; 

914-251-6100; neuberger.org 

Nestled on a lush, 550-acre 

campus, this museum is 

currently showing R. H. 

Quaytman's next painting 

chapters in her ongoing “book” 

(through March 20). Also on 

view is The Deconstructive 

Impulse, which features 

feminist works from the '70s 

to the '90s that contributed 

to deconstructivism (through 

April 3). 

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Haiku Asian Bistro 

149 Mamaroneck Ave; 914-644- 

8887; haikuasianbistro.com 

This Pan-Asian bistro serves 

some of the area's best sushi 

in a chic NYC-like atmosphere. 

The chef's special rolls feature 

delectable combinations. 

Try the unicorn roll (shrimp 

tempura, spicy salmon, 

avocado, cucumber) with a 

Gekkeikan sake. $$$ 

City Limits Diner 

200 Central Ave; 914-686-9000; 

citylimitsdiner.com 

Expect upscale food in a 

classy throwback setting at 

this atypical diner. Everything's 

made with fresh, locally bought 

produce, and a three-course 

prix-fixe dinner is served on 

weekdays. But in true diner 

form, the muffins, poundcakes 

and other sweet treats are 

baked on-site. $$$ 

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The Lazy Lounge 

152 Mamaroneck Ave; 914-761- 

0272; lazyloungeny.com 

Music pulses from this casual 

rock, jazz and blues venue 

all week long. Jam sessions 

are Wednesday, live bands 

entertain Friday, and DJs spin 

weekends. Take your pick and 

try a signature hipnotini. 

FUN FACT! 

The Wappinger Indians called 

White Plains “Quarropas,” 

which means "white marshes." 

Wichita 

kansas 

by kristin gorski by sarah mcintosh 

A WALK 

IN THE WOODS 

THE 1.7-MILE Greenway 

Nature Trail follows the 

former path of the New 

York, Westchester & 

Boston Railway. Set on a 

5.3-acre wooded enclave 

near downtown, it's one of 

the city's last undeveloped 

corridors and a 

great place to spot fox, 

deer and woodpeckers. 

Greenway Nature Trail 

Between Gedney Way 

and Ridgeway 


GO SHOP 

Junk in the Trunk Clothing 

805 W Maple; 316-351-4174; 

junkinthetrunkclothing.net 

Wichita’s first plus-size 

clothing resale shop sells 

affordable, trendy duds that 

are comfortable to wear, 

alongside locally made 

accessories. Want to trade in 

something from your luggage? 

Receive store credit—or credit 

for a massage from store 

owner Ms. Aimee, a certified 

massage therapist. 

GO SEE 

Museum of World Treasures 

835 E First St; 316-263-1311; 

worldtreasures.org 

From prehistoric dinosaur 

bones to Egyptian mummies to 

a chunk of the Berlin Wall, this 

three-story museum will take 

you on a spectacular tour of 

the word's historical treasures. 

Some of its quirkier offerings 

include the pitchfork from The 

Wizard of Oz and the scalp 

of Autie Custer (Gen. George 

Custer's nephew), taken at the 

Battle of Little Bighorn. 

Sedgwick County Zoo 

5555 Zoo Blvd; 316-660-9453 

scz.org 

Ranked among the best zoos 

in the country, this animal 

haven is home to more than 

2,000 animals from nearly 

400 species. Stalk (or be 

stalked by) a big cat on the 

Tiger Trek, watch penguins 

torpedo through the water at 

Penguin Cove, and pretend 

you're Jane Goodall in the 

Gorilla Forest. 

ggourmet 

& cl clas 

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bouq uquets 

GO EAT 

Bossa Grill 

3242 N Rock Rd; 316-425-0020 

Called the Pei Wei of South 

American food by locals, this 

new restaurant offers a casual, 

offbeat alternative to burgersand-fries 

fast food. Dishes 

include Leme chicken (baconwrapped 

grilled breast topped 

with gorgonzola and marsala) 

and tropical shrimp, sautéed 

with bacon and pineapple. $ 

Felipe’s 

445 S 119th; 316-729-2500; 

felipeswichita.com 

For 40-plus years, locals have 

loved this Mexican restaurant. 

To keep up with demand, it 

recently opened this fourth 

location. The new Westside 

spot is more modern in 

design than the others, but 

the food is the same. Start 

with chili con queso, move 

on to a chorizo enchilada and 

finish with the fried strawberry 

cheesecake. $$ 

GO PARTY 

Press 

1720 N Webb Rd; 316-558-5855; 

facebook.com/presswichita 

Wichita’s newest upscale 

cocktail lounge offers a 

relaxing atmosphere with 

modern seating and lighting— 

perfect for kicking back with 

a creative cocktail or fine 

wine. The menu features three 

pages of libations, as well as 

small plates like mussels, pâté 

and beef filet. 

FUN FACT! 

The first Pizza Hut was opened 

in Wichita in 1958 by brothers 

Dan and Frank Carney, who 

borrowed $600 from their 

mother. The building was 

relocated to their alma mater, 

Wichita State University, 

where it still stands. 



asse ses

News 

New Nonstops 

Atlanta — Punta Cana, 

Dominican Republic 

Baltimore/Washington — 

Grand Rapids 


Huntsville/Decatur 

Bloomington/Normal — 

Ft. Myers 

Buffalo/Niagara Falls — 

Ft. Myers 

Grand Rapids — Ft. Myers 

Grand Rapids — Orlando 

Grand Rapids — Tampa 

Huntsville/Decatur — Orlando 

Milwaukee — New Orleans 

Milwaukee — Sarasota/Bradenton 

Moline/Quad Cities — Ft. Myers 

Rochester — Ft. Myers 

All of us at AirTran Airways thank you for choosing 

us today. We look forward to seeing you again 

aboard another AirTran Airways flight. 

March 10, 2011 

Tampa — Key West 

April 5, 2011 

Tampa — San Juan 

April 7, 2011 

Baltimore/Washington — Bermuda 


Atlanta — Bermuda 


San Francisco 


Milwaukee — Cancun 

New Destinations 

Bermuda 

Grand Rapids 

Huntsville/Decatur 

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 

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From easy-to-fi nd fl ights 

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the way to entertainment 

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If you’re booking an event of 10 passengers or 

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ON THE FLY 

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HOME OF THE 

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With AirTran U, a whole new world is opened up. 

Or at least over 60 destinations. 

AirTran U lets anyone 18-22 fly standby for 

ultra-low fares. 

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if you're enrolled in our frequent flier program, 

A+ Rewards. 

Visit AirTranU.com for details 

Flying with 10 or more from one location? 

Then try AirTran Groups. You can reserve a block 

of pre-assigned seats, change passenger names 

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or visit airtran.com/groups. 

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is defi ned as one takeoff and one landing. Passengers traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to additional government taxes of up 

to $32.60. Fares to/from the Caribbean and Mexico do not include additional government taxes of up to $100. 

As an A+ Rewards member, renting your 

next car from Hertz can earn A+ credits* 

towards reward travel. 

- Earn a 1/2 A+ credit for every rental up to four days. 

- Earn one A+ credit for every rental of fi ve days 

or more. 

Simply provide your A+ Rewards number at either the 

time of reservation or drop-off of your Hertz rental car. 

Click the “cars” tab on airtran.com to book your 

rental, or call 1-800-AIR-TRAN and ask for a Hertz 

representative to receive special AirTran rates. 

*A+ Rewards credits will not be awarded on travel industry 

rates, wholesale tour packages, insurance/dealer replacement, 

or any other promotional rates or group travel. Frequent Flier 

Surcharge of $.75 per day, up to a maximum of $5.25 per 

rental, may apply. 

With the AirTran Airways A+ Visa, 

your purchasing power is taken 

to a whole new level. 

- Earn 16 A+ credits (redeemable for a round-trip 

reward fl ight or four Business Class upgrades) 

after your fi rst purchase. 

- Get two $50 Discount Certifi cates good for 

AirTran fl ights every year after the fi rst year that 

you pay the low annual fee. 

- Every purchase made goes towards earning A+ 

credits for even more reward fl ights and upgrades. 

This offer is only valid when you apply on board. 

Ask a Flight Attendant for an application today. 

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Corporate Travel 

Get more than a “thank you” the 

next time you travel on business. 

Let’s be honest, a “thank you” is nice, but perks are 

better. So here’s a bunch of them. By the time you’re 

done looking these over, it’ll be clear why the AirTran 

Airways A2B Corporate Travel Program is quite possibly 

the best in the business. 

- That fi rst bag fee? That won’t be happening. 

- Get priority seat assignments on all fare classes. 

On all fl ights. 

- Complimentary Business Class upgrades from 

Y and B classes.* Hello, free drinks. 

- Can’t commit? Change fees waived on all 

Y, B and M Class fares.** 

- Nonrefundable restrictions waived on all 

Y, B and M class fares.** 

- Name changes on all fare classes with no 

additional charge. 

- Same-day standby allowed on all fare classes. 

- Priority boarding on all fl ights. 

- A dedicated ticket check-in counter at select airports. 

It’s OK to feel a bit famous. 

- Enroll in A+ Rewards, fl y Business Class and earn 

1.5 fl ight credits (50% bonus) for every one-way fl ight. 

The perks never end. 

For more information or to sign up today visit 

a2bcorporate.com. 

*Confi rmed at time of purchase. **Provided reservation is changed or canceled at least one hour prior to departure. 

A2B CORPORATE TRAVEL 

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Arrivals 

A 

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14 

Flights from Cancun 

and Montego Bay 

Baggage Claim 

Lower Level 


North Terminal 

AirTran MARTA 

Ticket Counter 

MARTA 

Station 

Train to 

Rental Car Facility 

8 

Baltimore/Washington International 

Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 


Upper Level 

Orlando International Airport (MCO) 

7 

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Service 

Offices 

6 

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C 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 

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at Curb 

South Terminal 

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Terminal A 

Ticket 

Counters 

31 - 45 

28 

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Terminal 

Checkpoint 

North 

Terminal 

Checkpoint 

7 

D 

Baggage 

Claim 

Lower 

Level 

Sky Caps 

Terminal B at Curb 

97 

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Service 

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Milwaukee General Mitchell 

International Airport (MKE) 

Customer 

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Arrivals 

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from 

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Legend 

AirTran 

Concourse/Terminal 

Ticket Counters 

1 

A 

5 

Baggage Claim 

Lower Level 

Sky Cap 

Security Checkpoint 

Mass Transit 

Car Rental 

Baggage Claim 

Concourse/Terminal 

Designation 

Customer Service 

Train 

Flights from 

Cancun, Montego Bay, 

and Punta Cana 

11a 

11 

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6 

4 

2 

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5 

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4 

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Lower Level 

E

Seattle /Tacoma 

Portland 

Boston 

Rochester 

Minneapolis/St. Paul 

Buffalo/Niagara 

Grand 

Rapids 

Flint White Plains 

Detroit 

New York (LaGuardia) 

Allentown/Bethlehem 

Akron / 

Canton 

Harrisburg Philadelphia 

Pittsburgh 

Atlantic City 

Baltimore / Washington (BWI) 

Columbus 

Dayton 

Washington, D.C. (Reagan) 

Charleston 

Washington, D.C. (Dulles) 

Richmond 

Lexington 

Newport News / Williamsburg 

Milwaukee 

Chicago 

(Midway) 

Des Moines 

Moline/Quad Cities 

Omaha 

Bloomington/Normal 

Denver 

San Francisco 

Indianapolis 

St. Louis 

Kansas City 

ROUTES 

We serve over 70 cities across the country. And everywhere we go, low fares follow. 

Wichita 

Las Vegas 

Raleigh / Durham 

Branson 

Charlotte 

Knoxville 

Bermuda 

Asheville 

Huntsville 

Memphis 

Tunica 

Los Angeles (LAX) 

Atlanta 

* San Diego 

Phoenix 

Dallas / Ft. Worth 

Jacksonville 

Pensacola 

New Orleans 

Orlando 

Houston (Hobby) 

Tampa 

San Antonio 

West Palm Beach 

Sarasota / Bradenton 

Ft. Myers 

Ft. Lauderdale 

Miami 

MEXICO MEXICO 

Nassau 

Key West 

Cancun 

For schedules, go to airtran.com. 

Effective May 26, 2011 

San Juan 

Punta Cana 

Montego Bay 

Routes and cities subject to change without notice. 

Some nonstop routes indicated operate seasonally and/or less than daily. 

*San Diego is served seasonally 

____ 

AirTran Airways nonstop flights 

____ 

Service provided by our partner SkyWest Airlines 

Aruba 

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BEVERAGES 

AirTran Airways is pleased to partner with The Coca-Cola Company, 

Fortnum & Mason, Royal Cup Coffee and Anheuser-Busch to provide 

the most beverage choices on all of our flights. All cans and bottles 

used on board are recycled. 

Complimentary Beverages 

squeezed XXX 

Premium Beverages 

All Beverages are complimentary in Business Class. In the main cabin, Premium Juice, Milk and Water $2. 

Icelandic 

Glacial Water 

Water – $2 

smartwater ® 

Bloody Mary 

Mix 

Royal Blend, Decaf, 

Earl Grey and 

Jasmine Green Tea 

Juice – $2 

Fuze Peach Mango 

Regular and 

Decaf Coffee 

Hot Chocolate 

Milk – $2 

Nesquik Chocolate and 

Regular Milk 

Alcoholic Beverages 

All beverages are complimentary in business class. In the main cabin, Beer $5; Liquor, Signature Cocktails and Wine $6. 

Cresta Blanca 

Cabernet 

Cresta Blanca 

Chardonnay 

Signature Cocktails – $6 

Florida Mango 

Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango 

mixed with Bacardi Rum — takes 

you away to a tropical paradise 

Georgia Peach 

Fuze Refresh ® Peach Mango mixed 

with Finlandia Vodka — refreshingly 

delicious 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards only. Earn double points 

when you use your AirTran Airways A+ Visa Card to pay for drinks on board.

Information for your safety and comfort 

Check-In 

AirTran Airways offers four (4) convenient 

check-in options: online, online from mobile 

web, at the ByePass kiosk in the terminals 

and at the ticket counter. We recommend 

you check in at least 90 minutes before your 

scheduled departure time. Your assistance 

will help us achieve an on-time departure. 

Carry-On Baggage 

Customers are limited to one (1) bag per 

person, plus one (1) additional personal item, 

such as a handbag, overcoat, or wrap; camera; 

reasonable amount of reading material; 

laptop computer; briefcase; infant bag; or 

child-restraint seat if the child occupies the 

seat. All carry-on baggage must fi t 

completely underneath the seat in front of you 

or in an overhead compartment. Food or drink 

brought on board must be either consumed 

prior to takeoff or stowed as carry-on 

baggage. At times, the number of items 

allowed on board may be subject to space 

availability and government limitations. No 

carry-on item may exceed overall dimensions 

(length + width + height) of 55" and must 

remain within 17" long x 12" wide x 8.5" high 

to fi t underneath the seat. Occasionally, a 

customer may purchase an additional seat to 

transport an article not suitable for 

acceptance as checked or carry-on baggage. 

Please contact your AirTran Airways Ticket 

Agent for more information. 

Disability Assistance 

AirTran Airways offers assistance to its 

customers with disabilities, including 

wheelchair assistance on the ground 

and in fl ight. 

Flight Deck Visits 

Visits to the fl ight deck are available while 

the aircraft is parked at the gate. Let your 

Flight Attendant know if you are interested 

in seeing it. 

Your Voice 

When it comes to your suggestions, we’re all 

ears and eyes. Reach us via e-mail by visiting 

airtran.com and following the “contact us” 

link near the bottom of the page. 

HELPFUL INFO 

For Your Safety 

Seatbelt 

Turbulence is the most likely threat to your 

safety aboard this fl ight. We do all we can 

to avoid turbulence; however, in the unlikely 

event of clear-air turbulence, AirTran Airways’ 

policy requires that unless you absolutely 

must leave your seat, your seatbelt should 

remain fastened about you at all times. 

Smoking 

The use of electronic cigarettes and chewing 

tobacco is prohibited onboard the aircraft. 

Smoking is not permitted anytime while 

aboard an AirTran Airways fl ight, including in 

the lavatories. Also, federal law prohibits, and 

a passenger can be fi ned up to $2,000 for 

tampering with, disabling, or destroying an 

aircraft lavatory smoke detector. Thank you 

for your compliance and helping to keep our 

planes smoke-free. 

Security 

Passengers should refrain from 

carrying packages or articles belonging 

to someone else, and your baggage should 

be in your sight at all times when not in the 

custody of AirTran Airways. 

Crew Interference 

Please be advised that interference 

with a Crew Member’s duties is a violation 

of federal law. An incident report may be 

fi led with the FAA regarding a passenger’s 

behavior. Under federal law, no person may 

assault, threaten, intimidate or interfere 

with a Crew Member in the performance 

of his/her duties aboard an aircraft. Crew 

interference may result in a fi ne of up to 

$10,000, imprisonment or both for violating 

federal law. 

Beverages 

Only alcoholic beverages provided by 

AirTran Airways, and served by our Flight 

Attendants, may be consumed aboard 

this flight. In accordance with federal law, 

we serve alcohol only to passengers who 

are 21 years of age or older, and cannot 

serve alcohol to anyone who appears to 

be intoxicated. All food and beverages 

furnished by AirTran Airways must be 

collected prior to takeoff and landing. 

According to the surgeon general, 

women should not drink alcoholic 

beverages during pregnancy because 

of the risk of birth defects. 

Electronic Devices 

We ask your cooperation in turning off and 

stowing all portable electronic devices when 

directed to do so by a Flight Attendant. We 

ask that you discontinue use of your cellular 

phone, pager and personal digital assistant 

(PDA) with transmitting devices once the 

forward cabin door is closed. All portable 

electronic devices must remain off during 

taxi, takeoff and landing. We must ask that 

you never use the following during fl ight: 

cellular phones, two-way pagers, radios 

(AM/FM, VHF or satellite), TV sets, remotecontrolled 

games or toys, cordless computer 

mice, GPS, and commercial television 

cameras. These devices emit signals that may 

interfere with the aircraft’s communication 

and navigation systems, triggering a warning 

and creating possible inconvenience for all 

passengers. Suitable devices such as laptop 

computers, audiotape and CD players, 

e-reader devices, mp3 players, smart phones, 

Bluetooth devices, tablet devices, handheld 

electronic games, shavers, cameras and 

calculators may be used when directed by a 

Crew Member. 

Hazardous Materials 

Many common items used every day in the 

home or workplace may seem harmless, 

but, when transported by air, can be very 

dangerous. In fl ight, variations in temperature 

and pressure can cause items to leak, 

generate toxic fumes or start a fi re. For this 

reason, hazardous materials are prohibited 

in luggage or from being carried on board, 

and federal law requires you to declare them. 

Violators may be subject to a civil penalty 

of up to $25,000 for each violation and, in 

appropriate cases, a criminal penalty of up 

to $500,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 

fi ve (5) years. Certain exceptions for personal 

care, medical needs, sporting equipment 

and items to support physically challenged 

passengers are acceptable. If you are unsure 

whether the item you wish to pack in your 

luggage or ship by air is hazardous, pick up 

a brochure located at the ticket counter, 

contact your airline representative or visit 

our website. 

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AirTran Cloud Umbrella 

An AirTran 43" double-cover cloud design umbrella with 

auto open, wood handle, and ferrule; sure to cheer up a 

grey rainy day! Nylon sleeve is included. Folds to 16" in 

length. (AT4261) $19.95 

Construction Toy 

A 55-piece construction toy. Compatible with other 

construction block toys. Not for children under 3 years. 

(AT4535) $5.99 

Crewneck Sweatshirt 

Ash grey crewneck sweatshirt with 

embroidered blue and red AirTran logo. 

Fabric is 50% cotton, 50% polyester 

blend. Sizes SM-3X (SM-XL), $15.95 

(2X & 3X). (AT7156) $11.95 


AIRWEAR 

To purchase these and other great products, visit us online at airtran.com/store, or call our customer 

care center at 1-800-729-9050. 

AirTran T-shirt 

New AirTran T-shirts with a seamless 

collar and tapered shoulder to shoulder. 

Made with 100% preshrunk cotton and 

available in royal blue and red. 

Sizes SM-5XL. (AT2640) $6.70 

Frosted Travel Mug 

Keep drinks hot while on the go. White frosted mug with blue 

screen-printed AirTran logo. (AT4648) $8.25 

Airport Play Set 

AirTran Airways Airport Play Set in new livery design. Perfect 

for aspiring aviation professionals! Parts are both plastic and 

die-cast metal. For ages 3 and up. 

(AT4302) $10.50 

Navy Fleece Jackets 

A plush, full-zip-up fleece jacket with 

pill-proof 100% microfilament polyester, 

durable water-repellent technology 

(DWR) and outside zip pockets. 

Available in both men’s and women’s. 

(AT7113) $39.95

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11 Horrify (alt. spelling) 

16 Opera highlight 

17 Express 

18 Highly emotional 

performance 

19 Part of a list 

20 If the Seven Dwarfs were 

in a band 

21 Home ____________ 

22 Accomplished 

23 A victory 

24 Nile wader 

26 In the mail 

27 Ecclesiastical 

advisory council 

29 Make you a 

reservation maybe? 

31 Shred 

33 Hitter of 755 home runs 

34 Dexterity 

37 Heart ____________ 

41 Fruit or Waldorf 

44 Contend (for) 

45 Mineral spring 

46 Wrangler alternative 

47 Egg-shaped 

48 Imply 

50 Seafood selection 

51 Minister: Abbr. 

52 Chart topper 

53 Aries or Taurus 

54 Hex 

55 Calamitous 

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150. 

57 In reality 

59 Tickle pink 

61 A local church community 

64 Check out station 

68 Misrepresent 

69 Completely demolish 

70 Stud fee? 

71 Cut through 

72 Equinox mo. 

74 Idolize 

76 State of confusion 

78 Lover of Aeneas 

79 Fan frenzy 

80 Concert finale 

81 It may be on a roll 

82 Raise 

83 Warm up leftovers 

84 School session 

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1 Towel refresher 

2 Oil worker 

3 Hippie T-shirt art 

4 Prosciutto 

5 What’s left 

6 Make level or straight 

7 Spot 

8 Prank 

9 A winterized ship 

10 Focal point 

11 Put two and two together 

12 Current 

13 Printer necessity 

14 Surrounded by 

15 Coffee order 

23 Series opener? 

25 Abrasion 

28 Twangy, as a voice 

30 Itty-bitty bit 

32 Turning point 

35 Tonic’s partner 

36 Therefore 

38 Soothing agent 

39 Prison compartment 

40 Fall (over) 

41 Mail workers task 

42 State with conviction 

43 It goes with the flow 

45 Watch part 

48 Noisy insect 

49 Bumbler 

50 Go bad 

52 Sword handle 

54 Scatter 

56 Plain 

57 Preordain 

58 Some theater 

60 Sore 

62 Comparison 

63 Double ____________ 

64 Set up 

65 M*A*S*H role 

66 Thunderstorm product 

67 Sailing ship 

71 Red Cross supplies 

73 Could be a suite 

75 Pack away 

77 Shed item 

78 Part of a web address

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