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Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Fine Dining Deals

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:44:15 +0000

Washingtonian Magazine is offering a great deal for some fabulous restaurants in Maryland’s Eastern Shore during the month of April 2010.

Print this article and get a 3-course meal at any of the restaurants listed for only $30.

Some of the restaurants participatings include:
- 208 Talbot
- Rupert’s Bar & Tea Rooms
- Sherwood’s Landing (inside the Inn at Perry Cabin)

and many more around Talbot County. You couldn’t have a better excuse for a weekend getaway to these lovely towns!

Click here for more information and list of participating restaurants.

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Favorite Restaurant in St. Michael’s, MD

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:14:17 +0000

Photo Credit: Jason Pier

From the outside it looked like one of the best restaurants in town, so we had to go inside and check it out.

208 Talbot in St Michaels, Maryland, is an elegant little restaurant perfect for any occasion: a romantic dinner with your loved one, family gatherings or even a happy hour with friends.

Prices seemed fair for the ambience and food/service you get – it was certainly not too expensive, especially considering that food was simply exquisite, and service impecable. So much so that even after a couple of years this restaurant still lies in the back of my mind whenever I think about St Michaels or Chesapeake Bay

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Washington DC Taxi Fare Estimator

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:10:32 +0000

The Washington Post has a very good tool to estimate taxi fares in the Washington DC area. I have used it several times and the ranges they give have been pretty accurate all times I’ve compared with my cab rides. Link: District Taxi Fare Estimator Tool

Please note that the estimator does not include extra fees the taxis charge for each piece of luggage and additional passengers. So have in mind that the fare will likely be a couple of dollars more if you’re coming/going to the airport or train station for example. The list below can give you a reference in what extra charges you should expect.

photo credit: Max Klingensmith

Fare Rates (last updated: March 2010)
Metered Rates (Set by Washington DC Taxicab Commission

•$3.00 First 1/6 mile
•$0.25 Each additional 1/6 mile
•$1.00 Emergency Fuel Surcharge per trip within District of Columbia
•$15.00 Wait rate per hour (begins 5 minutes after arrival, or if stopped in traffic or below 10 mph for 60 seconds or more)
•$1.50 Additional Passenger (age 6 and older)
•$19.00 Maximum fare in the District of Columbia (not including other surcharges)

Extra Charges
•Rate for hire: (1st hour or any fraction thereof): $25.00
•After first hour – each 15 minutes thereafter: $6.25
•Large Luggage in trunk (per piece): $2.00
•Large Luggage handled by drivers (per piece): $0.50
•Telephone dispatch fee: $2.00
•Dismissal of dispatched cab without use: $3.00
•Fare during declared Snow Emergency: 125%
•Personal service (driver leaves cab vicinity): $2.00
•Animal (excludes securely-enclosed or service animals): $1.00

For other cities, you may want to try the Taxi Fare Finder

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2010 Restaurant Week in São Paulo

Marcelo K. — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:07:54 +0000

If you are heading to São Paulo in early March 2010, make sure you do not miss the São Paulo Restaurant Week 2010. It starts on March 1st and runs until March 14th. Check the link below and do not forget to make reservations, especially on weekends.

Link: 2010 São Paulo Restaurant Week

Favorite Restaurants:

- Arabia
- Boa Bistrô
- Consulado Mineiro
- Obá Restaurante
- Pitanga

These are just to name a few of the participating restaurants – several offer a great environment and food, so you may want to take advantage of the Restaurant Week’s prices.
Click here to download the 2010 SP Restaurant Week Guide

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airfarewatchdog – Get answers to all your airline related questions!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:57:59 +0000

I found out about airfarewatchdog a couple of years ago when I was searching for airfare deals, and since then I became a huge fan of these guys. Their search engine is not really that different from many others I typically use, though their fare alerts typically show unadvertised deals, based on the departure airport(s) and destination you choose in your profile.

Nonetheless, the big value-add of airfarewatchdog is in the Q&A section. There you’ll find all the answers that you once had and and didn’t know who to ask. By subscribing to their newsletter you can get those Q&As directly in your inbox and if have stepped on a plane recently, you will find at least one of their tips quite useful.

For you to have an idea, these are some topics I’ve learned from them:
- How Bereavement fees work in airlines
- Best time of the year to book your next vacation
- Information on Baggage Fees
- What to do when the airlines lose your luggage
- Compensation when they sell out or cancel your flight
- and many many more….

Check out their website and let me know what you think or how it was useful for you!

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Best Pizza in NY

David H. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:31:44 +0000

By far the best pizza in New York, Don Giovanni’s in Hell’s Kitchen. Here’s the link to their uptown location: http://www.dongiovanni-ny.com/uptown_location.htm Well worth the visit! Best Pizza in NY is a post from: www.kristraveler.com This post was submitted by David H.. Related posts:Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Fine Dining Deals Favorite Restaurant in St. Michael’s, MD Washington DC Taxi Fare Estimator 2010 Restaurant Week in [...]

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Out of the Ordinary Lodging in Italy

Thiago M. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:07:26 +0000

I just came back from Sicily in Italy, a great trip and different from the usual, thanks to the hotel we stayed at. Granary was basically a farmhouse, but with stylish decoration – almost like a boutique hotel. The owners grow olives in their several acres of land, and we could also taste their home made wine along with the gourmet meals they offer.
Granary is part of the Cognoscenti Boutique Hotels; there are many other unique hotels mostly in Europe, but also in the Caribbean. Definitely worth checking if you’re looking for a unique trip, and their prices were not bad either.

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