For nearly 12 years, the Marriott in downtown Brooklyn has been the borough's only full-service hotel. That's ending with the debut of this 321-room Sheraton. En savoir plus .
Here it IS easy being green. This building’s design enables it to use 42% less electricity. Plus, Coupa Café is on the ground floor.
The minimalist white cube interiors attract some of London’s most fashionable crowds. A modern London landmark!
The menu waxes classic with traditional frog feed like frisee salad with lardons, steak tartare, grilled hangar steak, moules aux poivres, popovers, and all manner of crepes savory and sweet.
Purists will debate if boneless fried chicken is really proper fried chicken. If taste alone is the deciding factor, the Reggie (fried chicken, bacon, cheese, gravy on a biscuit) certainly qualifies!
Staying in London’s most splendid and famous hotel is always a treat. But did you know that is was used for Summit meetings by Churchill, de Gaulle and Eisenhower in the Second World War?
Stuff yourself on comfort food. Try the Combo No. 1 ($10!) with cheese crepes, tiny cheese buns, cabbage rolls, pierogies and Mundare sausage. End with a slice of flaky apple-raisin pie. En savoir plus .
Enjoy a big portion of corned-beef hash with two well-poached eggs ($14) or a kale salad with clothbound cheddar ($11). The warm biscuits with jam are an excellent side ($3). En savoir plus .
Love this place, but it can get expensive quick. Stick to basics (burgers, turkey) and beer, though cocktails and oysters will tempt you to splurge!
The "Sweet Cream" from here was the clear winner in our local taste test. En savoir plus .
The bridge was constructed in 1925 and was Portland’s first “fixed span” bridge across the Willamette River.
This cousin of the more famous original on the Upper East Side serves lighter lunch fare such as tuna tartar and grilled swordfish with a fennel-pepper vinaigrette, though pasta is the main draw. En savoir plus .
Be sure to check out the Ferry Building Saturday mornings. En savoir plus .
With a design philosophy rooted in vintage workwear, this chainlet is packed with shrunken leather jackets and charcoal-hued strapless dresses. En savoir plus .
This building from 1726, now houses the University's Marshal and Commencement offices. It was once General Washington’s headquarters as he took command of the Revolutionary Army in 1775 En savoir plus .
Attention, girlie-girls: This store stocks romantic lingerie, lacy separates and handpicked vintage pieces. With prices as sweet, it's no wonder low-key stars like Anne Hathaway make it a must.
A reconstruction of the famous Elizabethan open-air theatre where Shakespeare worked, true to the spirit of the original, celebrating and educating about Shakespeare’s work.
Chicago: Old timey gentleman's club meets young, clubby arts scene in Wicker Park's historic flat iron building. We hear Monday nights here are the best. -IFC Viewer
Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a white marble minimalist palace. So it's surprising that it stinks like burgers. Hidden just off the lobby is the best burger in mid-town. - IFC Staff
The first museum in the US to focus completely on Quilts & Textiles; it was first opened in 1977 in Santa Clara. It permanently moved to San Jose in 2005 & now holds more than 550 quilts & textiles.
Artist playing That Tent include: The Black Keys, Kid Cudi, B.O.B., Langhorne Slim, Brandi Carlile, Dave Rawlings Machine, Mumford & Sons, John Prine, Thievery Corporation, Monte Montgomery and more En savoir plus .
...visit this month long soccer, shopping & event installation for the 2010 World Cup and participate in mini tournaments. Puma shops are located in 2 new shipping containers. Click link for events -> En savoir plus .
On weekends, $20 scores you two hours of all-you-can-drink boozing (even Fosters and Moo Juice cocktails—fruity concoctions served in baby bottles—are fair game). En savoir plus .
A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.
