Bd’s Mongolian Grill has announced that both Tampa-area restaurant locations (Lakeland and Oldsmar) are now under the ownership of new franchisee Darryl Thomas. This photo is the new management team (L-R): Larry McGowan (Operating Partner), Darryl and Karen Thomas (Owners), Darren Ware (GM of the Oldsmar bd's) and Chris Neil (bd's Area Director).
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BD’s Mongolian Grill changes hands
After a mini-scandal two years ago, and slightly later than initially programmed (the whole thing was supposed to be finished for December 2009) Daniel Buren ’s iconic and controversial installation at Palais Royal (you know, the stripy columns thing) will be inaugurated this week after a long – and expensive – renovation project. photos : JasonW For as long as I have been visiting Paris and living here (over 20 years), I have regularly visited the intriguing Buren columns at Palais Royal. Placed in what used to be a car park, the 3,000m² listed courtyard was transformed in 1986 with ‘modern’ installation art made up of 260 different columns, two streams and special coloured lighting at night
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The Buren columns at Palais Royal restored at last! Inauguration Friday 8th January 2010
Après une mini-polémique il y a deux ans, et avec un peu de retard (on l’attendait pour décembre 2009), l’installation de Daniel Buren au Palais Royal sera inaugurée en version restaurée cette semaine. photos : JasonW Dès mes premières visites à Paris il y a plus de 20 ans, je suis allé voir les colonnes de Buren à Palais Royal. Anciennement un parking, la cour de 3.000 m² avait été transformée en 1986 en installation ‘moderne’ avec 260 colonnes, des cours d’eau et un éclairage spécial la nuit.
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Les Colonnes de Buren enfin restaurées – inauguration le vendredi 8 janvier 2010
Sunshine, cheer, wine, food, music and art warmed the lawns of Rohi Villa Palace, Koregaon Park, Pune, as the third Pune Wine Tasting Festival progressed over the weekend of 19th and 20th December 2009, reports Brinda Gill . As in the previous two years, the festival was hosted by the Pune Gourmet Club, an informal group of food and wine lovers, who enjoy cooking and sharing their efforts with each other and guests.
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A Toast for the third Pune Wine Tasting Festival
Appetite City As someone who has spent years researching the history of restaurants I can give no higher praise than to say “I couldn’t have done it better myself.” That is my appraisal of William Grimes’ Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York (Farrar, Straus and Giroux/North Point Press), a book I highly recommend to anyone interested in the history of both restaurants and New York City. And, though I might have matched the book’s exhaustive research, I doubt I could have written it so engagingly. I appreciate Grimes’ level gaze and ability to sidestep the hype that has always surrounded New York restaurants, even as far back as 1825 when a journalist insisted that New York rivaled Paris with its “consummate institutions for cultivating the noble science of gastronomy.” Grimes’ response: “New York a rival of Paris?
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All things considered, the best restaurants that this country has produced probably have been unpretentious, inexpensive, high-volume eateries located close to sources of fresh food. In 19th-century New York City’s Smith & McNell’s, across from the booming Washington Market, was a leading example of the type. Its patronage came largely from dealers, farmers, and customers who worked and shopped at the market.
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High-volume restaurants: Smith & McNell’s
Autumn 2009 looks pretty exciting at the French Cinematheque, with a cycle of films by Fellini, the Nouvelle Vague presented by the actors from the era, a retrospecive of Michael Haneke, and most of all the Magic Lanterns and Painted Film exhibition which shows hidden treasures dating from 1659 up to the early 20th Century… Paris is paradise for cinema lovers, and the Cinematheque never fails to rise to meet our consequently high expectations. After the great Jacques Tati exhibition, Magic Lanterns and Painted Film – 400 Years of Cinema is presented in collaboration with the National Cinema Museum of Torino, and contains a selection of the 23,000 slides held in the French and Italian collections
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Magic Lanterns and Painted Film, an exhibiton at the French Cinematheque from 14th October 2008 – 28th March 2010
Une rentrée 2009 fort intéressante à la Cinémathèque française, avec un cycle Fellini, la Nouvelle Vague présentée par de nombreux acteur de l’époque, une rétrospective Michael Haneke en sa présence et l’exposition Lanterne magique et film peint qui montre des trésors cachés datant de 1659 au début du 20ème siècle… Paris est une ville cinéphile, et la Cinémathèque ne déçoit pas par sa programmation. Après l’exposition Tati, très réussie, l’exposition Lanterne magique et film peint – 400 ans de cinéma , réalisée avec le musée nationale du cinéma de Turin, présente une sélection des 23.000 plaques appartenant aux collections françaises et italiennes. C’est la première fois que l’on présente une telle collection de d’images sur verre, prolongée jusqu’à aujourd’hui par la technique du film peint à la main, avec une mise en scène spéciale pour montrer comment ces scènes étaient perçues comme spectaculaire à l’époque avec leurs dynamique mouvementée et pleine de surprises.
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Lanterne magique et film peint, une exposition à la Cinémathèque française du 14 octobre 2009 au 28 mars 2010
Mexican, Mexican, Mexican. That’s all we get around here in Northern California. I’m not complaining about Mexican food here. I love Chile Verde, Carnitas, Huevos Rancheros, et al . Our family eats so much Mexican food that we’re at least 15% Mexican by now. At least. But this week I went Puerto Rican on your ass! Palomilla Encebollado My friend and fellow Foodie, Dave, suggested that I try the new Puerto Rican restaurant in Santa Rosa, El Coqui . He had heard good things. So my husband “Captain America” met me for lunch courtesy of Uptake.com. We encountered a busy little restaurant buzzing with action and packed with customers in the middle of the day. We were greeted by the owner’s son and seated by the counter. I want to tell you about the weird poker machine at the end of the bar and the patron that sat there playing virtual cards and chowing down on PR food. It was surreal
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If I were J Lo, I’d have a big butt too: El Coqui in Santa Rosa, California
You go to Paris for the culture, the food and, yes, the museums. But the thing that they don’t tell you is that the museum bit can be exhausting . The Louvre is the size of a small country – and since you’re likely to get lost a time or two as you meander its grand halls, you’ll be sure to get in your daily recommended 10,000 steps and then some. I walked that place until my feet literally bled. And though the Musee D’Orsay can’t compare in terms of square footage, it’s still involves a serious walking commitment. And, of course, a high probability of getting lost, too. It just can’t be helped. But there are ways to re-charge and sustain yourself as you explore this incredible museum. And my favorite way to do so? Heading to the museum’s Cafe des Hauteurs on the third floor for some caffeine and sustenance of your choice
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Musee D’Orsay’s Cafe des Hauteurs – Paris, France
Jody Mace , author of the Charlotte on the Cheap blog , knows both a good deal and good BBQ. And so when asked to share her favorite restaurant, she didn’t hesitate to tell me about Old Hickory House , a Charlotte mainstay located on Tryon Street. “Just drive down the road and you’ll experience it before you even walk in,” she says. “There’s just this smell that gets into your car, this sort of sweet and smoky smell that grabs your attention. And once you smell it, you really have no choice. You just have to turn into Old Hickory House.” Mace says that this barn-shaped, farm-decorated restaurant has been around just about forever. And though Georgians may be familiar with the Old Hickory Houses down Atlanta way, this one is not part of the same chain. And the food, according to Mace, is to die for.
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Charlotte on the Cheap’s Jody Mace Recommends Old Hickory House in Charlotte, North Carolina
Created by Groupe F, the artists behind the year 2000 firework display at the Eiffel Tower, this interpretation of a work by Cyrano de Bergerac should be impressive stuff… and with only 6 showings, you might like to reserve your ticket in advance… Cyrano’s The Comic History of the Other World, States and Empires of the Moon, States and Empires of the Sun is a 17 th century precursor of science fiction. It tells of an imaginary world that occasionally makes contact with our own: on a trip to the Moon – and later the Sun – the narrator Dyrcona has adventures both cosmic and comical, providing the starting point for this performance. The figure of Dyrcona, who tells his tale “in letters of fire”, is the focal point for five voyages of exploration which revisit Versailles through the eyes of Cyrano de Bergerac.
Conçu par Groupe F, les artistes qui ont conçu le feu d’artifice de la Tour Eiffel en l’an 2000, cette relecture d’un roman d’anticipation de Cyrano de Bergerac promet du grand spectacle pendant six soirées… L’Histoire comique de l’autre monde, Etats et Empires de la Lune, Etats et empires du Soleil est un roman d’anticipation venu du XVIIe siècle. Il nous raconte un monde imaginaire, qui rencontre parfois notre monde au détour d’un voyage : en allant dans la Lune, puis dans le Soleil, le personnage narrateur Dyrcona vit des aventures comiques et cosmiques qui sont le point de départ du spectacle
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Cyrano de Bergerac et les empires du Soleil, un spectacle pyrotechnique à Versailles fin août, début septembre 2009
Olive Garden It’s quite refreshing to pick up your laptop and read about a success in the casual dining world today. “In a challenging economic environment where consumers have reduced their dining out frequency and there was a significant amount of competitive discounting, our brands performed much better than the industry,” said Clarence Otis, Chairman and CEO of Darden , when announcing its 2009 fiscal results. “…Our organization is able to respond to consumers’ needs in both up and down markets because we have talented and dedicated teams in our restaurants and restaurant support center, and they are passionate about providing guests with outstanding experiences that include excellent value and high levels of service
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Olive Garden Puts the Personality in Customer Service
A couple closures: Pastinos at 1750 Clearwater Largo Road in Largo closed Sunday after 13 years in business. Also, Water’s Edge Fine Dining in Spring Hill on Cortez Blvd has closed. Opening: The Living Room restaurant is open at the former location of the Deli News Café at 680 Main St., Dunedin in a setting that used to be a gas station. On the horizon: A hibachi-style restaurant is supposed to be going into what was to have been the Hip Hop Soda Shop location on 4th Street in St. Petersburg
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Restaurant openings and closings
Un des rendez-vous principaux de l’année pour les amateurs de photos, avec 88 galeries et 13 éditeurs provenant de 23 pays, 500 photographes internationaux et 38.000 visiteurs attendus… La photographie iranienne et arabe est à l’honneur cette année, notamment avec un choix de photographies rares issues de la collection de la Fondation Arabe pour l’Image à Beyrouth. Le salon est aussi l’occasion d’annoncer les gagnant de deux prix ; – le concours SFR Jeunes Talents prime 4 nouveaux talents (thème 2009 : « Frontières »). L’année dernière c’est notre ami Yury Toroptsov qui était leur coup de cœur.
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Paris Photo 2009 au Carrousel du Louvre du 19 au 22 novembre 2009
BayWalk’s Friday Night Wine and Music Series is still free and open to the public and (each guest’s first glass of wine is still compliments of Barefoot Wine and Bubbly), but now a $2 donation collected for a second or third glass will help make one terminally-ill child’s dream come true. On Friday, August 21, 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy the swinging sounds of the Tom Mullinix Jazz Band. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Dream Fund
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BayWalk’s Friday Night Wine & Music Series Aug. 21
Organised by the Quai Branly museum ever two years, this exhibition along the Seine in front of the museum also extends into some prestigious Parisian galleries… photo by vincent.m used under cc licence En 2009, Iranian gallery-owner Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh, of the Silk Road Gallery (which she founded in 2001) will be curating the biennial, and the Quai Branly museum will also be presenting a large exhibition of Iranian photography in its east gallery. The event’s fundamental mission is to devleop relations with artists whose work had nevr been seen in Europe
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Photoquai – an phot exhibition along the banks of the Seine from 22nd September – 22nd November 2009
Organisée par le musée de Quai Branly tous les deux ans, cette exposition a lieu sur les rives longeant le musée et se prolonge dans un nombre important d’institutions parisiennes de renom… En 2009, la direction artistique de cette Biennale est confiée à la galeriste iranienne Anahita Ghabaian Etehadieh, directrice de la Silk Road Gallery qu’elle a fondée en 2001, et le musée du Quai Branly présentera une grande exposition sur la photographie iranienne dans sa galerie Ouest. photo de vincent.m utilisée sous licence cc La mission fondamentale de l’événement est de développer des relations avec des artistes dont l’œuvre est inédite en Europe, et susciter des échanges, des croisements de regards sur le monde
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Photoquai – une exposition de photos sur les rives de la Seine du 22 septembre au 22 novembre 2009
Dunkin’ Donuts in the Tampa Bay area are banding together to celebrate Teachers on Wednesday. The first 100 teachers who come to any participating Dunkin’ Donuts in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties with their school ID badge will receive a travel mug with cards redeemable for five free products (including iced coffee, iced latte, hot latte and a donut).
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Free stuff for teachers at Dunkin’ Donuts Aug. 19