Of all the strange fads and trends that sweep through the Twittering classes of London, I never thought the concept of the underground restaurant would ever catch on. It seemed like such an odd idea, paying someone to host a dinner party and being forced to make small-talk with a bunch of people you’d never met; and after all, if I wanted to pay £20 for my dinner aren’t there enough overground restaurants in London to take your money, and provide a bigger menu and a nice quiet table for two by the window into the bargain? And yet, persuaded by more open-minded and enthusiastic people than myself (hard to believe such people exist, I know), in March last year I found myself knocking on the door of a handsome Victorian townhouse somewhere in Kilburn, and ushered into the front room of Ms Marmite Lover’s original Underground Restaurant along with 20 or 30 others
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Ben Greeno at Tudor Road, Hackney
Korean Cosmopolitan magazine [ Kr ] has published its September issue in three different covers – featuring singer Lee Hyori, actress Kim Yun-jin and girl group SNSD respectively – to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Click image for bigger pic… Cosmopolitan Korea tri-cover for 10th anniversary from YeinJee’s Asian Blog
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Cosmopolitan Korea tri-cover for 10th anniversary
Renaud Monfourny des Inrockuptibles parle de Patrick Tournebœuf sur son blog photo aujourd’hui. Comme vous savez, la Carte Blanche de PHPA 2010 – qui continue jusqu’au 19 septembre – montre la nouvelle série de Patrick, Dans le décor, Monumental avec de nombreux grands tirages et une bâche géante sur la façade du Théâtre de l’Odéon.
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Patrick Tournebœuf sur le blog des Inrockuptibles
At the opening gala for our photo exhibition last nigh, the jury designated Guillaume Amat the winner of the 2010 PHPA Prize… Guillaume seemed really pleased to have won the prize, which comes with a cheque for 3,000 euros. Even better than that: this year we have a new partnership with the prestigious Esther Woerderhoff Gallery which means that Guillaume will have his own exhibition there next year
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Guillaume Amat wins the 2010 PHPA prize
Commercial for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab , the company’s first tablet computer… The device operates on Google’s Android OS and is smaller than Apple’s iPad, the current market leader. There’s a few features which the Galaxy seems to outrun iPad, but it’s probably just a matter of time for Apple to match up with that. I have yet to be caught with the mobile gadgets frenzy, e.g
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Samsung Galaxy Tab commercial
Say hello to a new brand from Marriott. Coming in October 2010: the first JW Marriott Marquis will open in downtown Miami with an incredible indoor sports complex and entertainment center featuring the Jim McLean Indoor Golf school, a virtual bowling alley ( with real bowling balls and virtual pins ), top-notch fitness center, spa, and an NBA approved basketball court ( wow! ). Housed on the 19th and 20th floors, the entertainment center promises to be jaw-droppingly impressive.
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Announcing the JW Marriott Marquis: Miami Hotel with NBA-Approved Basketball Court
À la soirée d’inauguration de notre exposition hier soir, le jury a décerné le Prix PHPA 2010 à Guillaume Amat… Guillaume était tout content d’avoir le prix, doté d’une bourse de 3.000 euros. Et la nouveauté de cette année est qu’il a aussi gagné sa propre exposition courant 2011 à la prestigieuse Galerie Esther Woerderhoff.
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Guillaume Amat – gagnant du Prix PHPA 2010
The largest city in Turkey and one of the most fascinating cities in the world, Istanbul is a unique tourist destination located in the very place where East meats West. Featuring a plethora of attractions, from historical monuments, to the famous Grand Bazaar, Istanbul has a little bit of everything
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5 Impressive Mosques in Istanbul
The Kooper’s Chowhound Burger Wagon is in the running to be crowned “America’s Favorite Food Truck.” In order to win, Kooper’s does not actually have to prove that it is the best food truck in America, which it may or may not be. Kooper’s just has to convince enough people to stuff the ballot box. “We have until September 10th, 2010 to collect a maximum of votes to win a chance to represent Baltimore and Maryland in the Season 2 of the Amazing Food Truck Race!” reads the e-mail sent from Kooper’s.
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Kooper’s Chowhound Burger Wagon wants you to vote early and often
Margareth Madè, who after appearing in Giuseppe Tornatore ‘ s movie Baaria went on to establish her name firmly as a fine actress, was cynosure of all eyes when last night in Venice she strutted down the red carpet in a sensationally sophisticated evening dress by Dolce & Gabbana ; she was really gorgeous, but after all ms Madè is one star you can always rely on to bring elegance to the red carpet! Venice film festival: Margareth Madè in Dolce & Gabbana
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Margareth Madè walks Venice red carpet in Dolce & Gabbana
To play us out of the summer, our TuneSmith , Rob Wood, selects the sounds of September. This month: dad-friendly dance and the awe-inspiring Terry Callier… ALBUM OF THE MONTH We Can’t Fly by Aeroplane When? You aren’t on the guest list any more Why
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Listen up: TuneSmith’s musical recommendations for September
After mentioning arrabbiata sauce in a previous post , I was then inspired to create a recipe for it. 
Arrabbiata sauce is traditionally served over penne, although other types of pasta — like spaghetti, capellini, linguine, or shells, etc
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Recipe #166: Penne all’Arrabbiata con Gamberetti (Penne in Arrabbiata Sauce with Shrimp)
Scheduled for the first week in November, Wine Discovery New Zealand 2010 – a celebration of New Zealand’s premium wines – alongside the International Conference of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network – promises to be a great event. Christchurch South Island is a new member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. Above: The Waipara Valley is the fastest growing wine region in New Zealand with around 80 vineyards
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Wine Discovery New Zealand Conference
Last night Eater popped by Animal for a quick bite and uncovered just the slightest bit of news surrounding Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s new restaurant on Third Street . The pair plan to export some of the Animal staff over to the new eatery, and they are also just beginning to hire employees. So, that means, they are probably about three weeks away from opening.
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Animal Style: Last night Eater popped by Animal…
[Photo: OpenIDEO ] Eater National discovers that ABC has called for a second season of the Emmy Award-winning series Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution . Fun for Angelenos because rather than returning to West Virginia, season two takes place right here in LA . Apparently Oliver will save the fatties in the City of Angels.
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TV Land: Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Hits LA For Season Two
Bringing their Philly-inspired hoagies and industrial chic aesthetic to Bethesda, Casey Patten and David Mazza opened their third Taylor Gourmet today at 7280 Woodmont Ave. Like the original on H Street NE and the second in the City Vista building, the new gourmet deli and market receives a daily supply of fresh bread from Sarcone’s bakery in Philadelphia for the sandwiches
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Taylor Gourmet Opens In Bethesda
Active and official royal residences constitute some of the most exquisite points of interest in Europe. Here are five in particular that stand out as exceptional monarchical homes and architectural marvels. Stockholm Palace, Sweden Home of: King Carl XVI Gustaf The Baroque home of the Swedish Royal family was built under the supervision of architects Nicodemus Tessin the Younger and Carl Hårleman.
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5 Regal Royal Palaces in Europe
What’s going on at L’Epicerie Market , Thierry Perez’s forthcoming multi-purpose cafe/market/ice cream bar/coffee shop ? Well, the original projected opening date was mid-August, that didn’t happen, though word just in that today the facility received its city permits and it’s now well on its way to launch mid-September . [EaterWire]
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DelayWire: What’s going on at L’Epicerie Market,…
Three years ago Paulette Koumetz debuted her Beverly Hills macaron superstore, Paulette , and now LoveAngelesLA discovers that a second location is underway to open downtown in Little Tokyo Galleria. For the most part, all finish touches look in place, however management is still unsure of an exact opening date.
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Expansionwire: Paulette Brings Shmancy Macarons Downtown With New Shop
Escape to D.C. for a last-minute getaway and score $129 room rates at the exclusive Fairfax Embassy Row , a Luxury Collection Hotel nestled among the stately mansions on Massachusetts Avenue in Dupont Circle
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Exclusive Last Minute Rates in Washington DC: $129 at The Fairfax at Embassy Row