DeMint Blocks Southers For TSA Socialist Barack Hussein Obama shows us again his poor choices for political appointments. We have another now for TSA head. Among other things Erroll Southers has never been vetted by the Obama administration or by the socialist Democrats in Washington.. continued… America do you need a place to vent about the direction our government is taking? Go to Moms And Dads Be Heard Forum and speak out
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Another Bad Obama Appointee For TSA Head
After two weeks of offering free vodka-based drinks, Le Zazou held its invite-only official opening last Friday. The extremely heavy turnout meant long waits for drinks and coats as well as the inability of most attendees to see the much-hyped show. Not an auspicious start for a place already bucking the odds by opening a
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Ch-ch-changes: Le Zazou, Souk Lounge, Blue Frog, Stumble Inn
As per 14JAN10 GDS timetable display, EGYPTAIR’s brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is to be introduced on following routes (the airline has distinguished the 777 and 773): Cairo – London Heathrow MS777/778 01APR10 – 31AUG10 Cairo – Tokyo effective 02MAY10 The 777-300ER is configured in Business and Economy Class only.
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EGYPTAIR 777-300ER Routes
An unconfirmed report says that a MEA A330 yesterday damaged its left winglet after taxiing into Kabo Air’s B747-200 (5N-JRM). The second aircraft suffered some damage too. Earlier this week, on Monday, an AirFrance B777 aborted take-off at Lagos Airport because of a technical problem, resulting in a burst tire.
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Incidents At Kano And Lagos
The Airports Authority of India will borrow Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) from the country’s largest public-sector lender, State Bank of India .The loan will be at an interest rate of 7.5 per cent and for a period of three years.”We have negotiated with SBI for Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) and Rs 300
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Airports Authority to take Rs 600-cr SBI loan
Hi all! This is Part 2 of the Special Travel Feature on my good friend CB, as he answers some travel-related questions. Do check out Part 1, Jordan tourist attractions (Petra, Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and more) by CB, where he shared with us his memorable trip to the famous tourist attractions in Jordan in Western
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Special Feature: Personal insights about travel by CB
Haiti The 7.2 earthquake has shaken Haiti to its knees more than fifty thousand people reported dead and this number expected to increase as time passes. The United States responded with a swiftness that should be commended from the ordinary people who are donating their service, resources and money, the President Barack Obama and the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are leading the charge this must give the Haitians some sign of hope in this one of their saddest days. Think of the son or daughter that has lost a mother or father in all this chaos food, water and shelter will prove difficult to find
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Haiti Earthquake
Bierhelderweg 4 69126 Heidelberg Grilled pork tenderloin medallions wrapped in cured Spanish ham. Cod loins crusted with fried garlic. Catalan crème brûlée with a caramelized top layer. The best way to describe the dining experience at Bodega Don Jamón? An exciting gastronomic adventure through the soul of Spanish cuisine. Bodega Don Jamón is a favorite of local Heidelbergers – students and citizens alike. Its out-of-the-way location makes it fairly unattractive for tourists. This isn’t a bad thing because Bodega Don Jamón maintains a strong, healthy following. Each and every night, rain or shine, snow or sunny, the place is practically packed, both inside and out. This makes calling for reservations an absolute must, unless you don’t mind waiting for hours on end. There are two separate menus here – a petite booklet in English and an impressive, giant sized manuscript written in German. The German book is superbly decorated and beautifully written, though it may be somewhat difficult to decipher the explanations written in cursive. The English version is currently missing the drinks list and the descriptions can be misleading – the Berenjenas Embuchadas is described as “marinated baby eggplants,” when in actually they are pickled (as the German book correctly explains). Unless you already have a good culinary background in Spanish cuisine, or are willing to try just about anything, it’s probably a good idea to come here with someone who speaks German or Spanish. The atmosphere is romantic, the environment welcoming, and the service impeccable. The décor flawlessly captures the essence of Spain – colorful murals of dancers and countrymen bedeck the surrounding walls of the dining area (even on the ceiling!), framed paintings hang from the walls opposite the murals, empty jugs and vases line wooden shelves above the tables, and dry-cured Spanish ham (Jamón Serrano) can be seen dangling from the ceiling behind the bar. Tables and chairs are made of standard wood. Each table is adorned with a candle and a beautiful bouquet of flowers to set the mood for the evening
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Bodega Don Jamón
ON THE CRITICS —Marco Canora’s thoughts on food critics, as stated on Josh Ozersky’s The Mr. Cutlets Show and as transcribed by Grub Street: “It’s hard to impress guys like Frank Bruni who eat out 345 nights a week, or Adam Platt
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EaterWire: A Williamsburg Meatball Smackdown; Canora on the Critics
Seemed like only yesterday that Fabio Viviani was the charming quote machine that came within an arm’s length of winning the fifth season of Top Chef after cooking his Euro butt off on the show. Alas, watch as Eater National chronicles his descent from entertaining chef with potential to an infomercial happy fameball.
Phone : 212-414-3000, web Status : Opens tonight Tonight marks the opening of Recette , an American restaurant in the old Jarnac space on the corner of 12th and Greenwich. The cozy looking 46 seat space is a permanent extension of Chef Jesse Schenker’s former project, Recette Private Dining up in East Harlem. And the menu is similar to what he served at the private project uptown, but instead of tasting menus, he’s offering a slew of meats, cheeses, and plates big and small with the hopes that diners will order a wide array.
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OPENING ALERT: The New Tenant of the Jarnac Space, Recette
In early January, 1888, a small invitation was received by a number of gentlemen prominent in Washington, D.C.’s scientific and intellectual circles. It read: DEAR SIR: You are invited to be present at a meeting to be held in the Assembly Hall of the Cosmos Club, Friday evening, January 13, at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of considering the advisability of organizing a society for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. Very respectfully yours, Gardiner G
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Happy Birthday National Geographic!
A massive earthquake of 7.0 on the Richter scale shook Haiti Tuesday just before 5 p.m. The epicenter of the strike-slip type of quake was just ten miles southwest of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The construction of most buildings in the region was poorly regulated and many of the impoverished residents’ tin-roofed shacks teetered on steep ravines, making them especially vulnerable.
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Earthquake Devastates Haiti
After making a splashy move from the West Coast into the Bryant Park Hotel, the celeb and expense account friendly Koi grew a bit weary of their midtown locale. As their original lease began to wind down , the Koi team targeted a big move to the new restaurant row on the Bowery and made plans to purchase the current Salvation Army building and transform it into a three story den of sushi debauchery . Knowing that they would be facing an uphill battle with the Community Board, Koi attempted to conduct outreach to key members in order to get their buy in before licensing meeting
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Renewals: Koi Abandons Bowery Plans, Re-signs at Bryant Park Hotel
At last month’s Community Board 3 meeting, Mitchell Banchik, the owner of Jake’s Dilemma, Down The Hatch, and The Gin Mill, got the go ahead for a transfer of ownership at the current Telephone Bar & Grill space. So it’s sad but not surprising to hear that the 22 year-old bar will be closing by the end of this month. Though the bar could hardly be called a go-to spot, it was a fixture of sorts in the neighborhood.
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The Shutter: Date is Set for Shutter of 22 Year-old Telephone Bar & Grill
NYPress argues that with the rising availability of humanely raised meat more and more New York vegans and vegatarians are switching back to meat eating and “conscientious carnivorism. ” And that’s one of the reasons why vegetarian staple Red Bamboo in Fort Greene went to the meat: “I know what the neighborhood wants and the restaurant needs to make money. It [dietary trends] has been my demographic for 15 years, and I have seen it change from vegetarian, to vegan and then back to meat.” [NYPress]
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The Endangered Veggie Restos: NYPress argues that with the rising…
Eric Goode’s Bowery mainstay B Bar is yet another restaurant being accused by its employees for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. Goode was served with the class action suit last night , in which the employees allege that B Bar failed to fairly compensate them for overtime, spread-of-hours pay, and uniform-related expenses dating back to 2004.
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B Bar Sued For Labor Violations: Eric Goode’s Bowery mainstay B Bar…
The city of Antonina , in the Paraná Coast, is famous for its street carnival and its historical architecture, with very old houses, squares, monuments and old churches . In Antonina you will also be able to appreciate the rich local cuisine with typical foods and dishes of the region
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"History and Leisure in Antonina, Brazil"
Steve Cuozzo reports the stunning news that lauded chef Fabio Trabocchi is out at the Four Seasons restaurant after just three short months . Though he has yet to receive a formal review for his work at the legendary Midtown restaurant and power lunching hub, industry folks have been raving about his new menu there (even the Cuozz notes that recent meals there “were the best I’d tasted at the Four Seasons in years”), making the move even more shocking. It’s still unclear whether he quit or was let go, but a reservationist at the restaurant blames “philosophical differences” between the chef and the restaurant
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Mindboggling News: Fabio Trabocchi is OUT at the Four Seasons after Three Months
Since the one night only Trufflepalooza at Locanda Verde was such a hit last month, chef Andrew Carmellini and his supplier John Magazino are holding an encore, but this time with truffles of a different pigment. On Monday, January 25, Locanda Verde will offer a 3 course $50 black truffle prix fixe in addition to its regular menu.
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Specials: Carmellini’s Follow up to Trufflepalooza, ‘Back in Black’