Entries from July 2007 ↓
July 12th, 2007 — Airlines, Expensive, Life Style, Travel
JET AIRWAYS LAUNCHES NEW YORK TO MUMBAI SERVICE
Jet Airways will inaugurate transatlantic service on August 5, 2007 with the introduction of daily flights between New York and Mumbai. Jet Airways, traded on the Mumbai Stock Exchange, is the largest non-State-run airline in India. The airline is currently undergoing a $3.7 billion expansion – increasing its fleet by 20 new wide bodied Boeing 777 and Airbus 330 jets, with 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners on order.
Even the most jaded travelers are impressed by the level of service, comfort and overall excellence on Jet Airways — a carrier considered at the forefront of shaping the world’s airline industry. No detail is overlooked – private First Class suites with sliding double doors, to the world’s largest first class beds (83") with an 8 point massage system, one of the longest and widest Premiere (Business) Class seats, ergonomically designed economy class seats – considered the most comfortable in the world — and a state of the art In- Flight Panasonic eX2 Entertainment system are just a few of the revolutionary ways Jet Airways is transforming passenger experience.
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July 10th, 2007 — All Inclusive, Caribbean, Cruises, Europe, Travel
Luxury Line Offers Up to 52% Off 11 Sailings
Luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises has announced its 2008 Value Collection sailings, allowing savvy travelers the opportunity to plan ahead and realize extraordinary savings of up to 52% off regular cruise fares aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.
Crystal’s 2008 Value Collection features 11 diverse sailings of 10 to 17 days through the Panama Canal, South America, the Mediterranean, Western Europe, Caribbean and a Trans-Pacific voyage from Los Angeles to Hong Kong.
"Value Collection sailings provide seasoned and first-time Crystal cruisers an opportunity to experience Crystal’s award-winning service, space, quality and choices at up to two-for-one savings," says Bill Smith, Crystal’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. "Unlike last-minute travel deals, with our Value Collection, travelers can plan a 2008 Crystal vacation in advance and know the value is exceptionally compelling."
Typically offered during shoulder seasons or on repositioning cruises, the Value Collection for 2008 reflects a sampling of closer-to-home to exotic voyages aboard each of the line’s luxury ships. A total of five are scheduled for Crystal Symphony and six for Crystal Serenity. The itineraries listed below offer savings of up to 50% except where noted.
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July 10th, 2007 — Airlines, England, Europe, Excellent, Good Value, Life Style, Travel
No matter what one’s budget is, he is either a tourist or traveler. Thanks to a new vogue in airline travel, the infusion of small, charming boutique-like hotels and the proliferation of second-tier restaurants of undeniable seduction, London is not only affordable, but offers Americans a common language and customs in an uncommon city that has become the world’s most interesting.
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July 8th, 2007 — Inexpensive, restaurant reviews
We bet those fellows at Coney Island can’t eat 50+ of these:
Dallas BBQ Celebrates National Hot Dog Month
With a Real “Foot Long�
July is National Hot Dog Month and Dallas BBQ is celebrating in a big way-with a foot-long, half-pound, all beef, natural-cased, preservative-free frank. The Texas-style smokehouse hot dog is paired with choice of potato and either “Five-Beanâ€? barbecue baked beans ($7.99) or home made chili ($8.99). It’s a meal and change for most people.
The Dallas BBQ hot dog is currently available at the flagship location, 241 West 42nd Street, as well as in Chelsea, at the corner of 8th Avenue and 23rd Street.
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July 8th, 2007 — Good Value, Very Good, restaurant reviews
406 E. 64th St., New York, NY 10021
at First Ave.
212.750.0434
Price Range
Moderate
Dinner Menu
appetizers
Organic Mixed Greens slow roasted plum tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette 7
Frisee and Watercress candied walnuts, tart apple, blue cheese, citrus vinaigrette 9
Shitake Mushroom Ravioli peas, pancetta, shallots 10
Poached Pacific Coast Oysters slow leeks, tarragon, crème fraiche 12
Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Tomato Terrine salted hazelnuts, crisp greens toasted garlic bread 10
Cauliflower Soup toasted almonds, shallots, dates 7
Salt Cod and Gnocchi Ragout capers, nicoise olives, san marzano tomato 11
Beaver Tail oysters, Rhode Island apple and cucumber relish, mignonette 6 14
Bay Shrimp and Chorizo Risotto lobster butter, sweet basil 14
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare mango, chili, lime, sweet soy dressing 14
entrees
Seared Atlantic Salmon asparagus, morels and shallots 19
Phyllo Baked Cod grain mustard, braised cabbage, bacon 21
Caramelized Sea Scallops market vegetable roast, watercress broth 25
Pepper Seared Tuna warm bean salad, artichokes, scallion 25
Roasted and Braised Organic Chicken wilted spinach, new potatoes, thyme and garlic jus 19
Proscuitto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin orange and cardamom fennel, mission figs 23
Bourbon and Honey Lacquered Duck Breast savory confit ragout, roasted potatoes, peppercorn sauce 25
Grilled Angus Sirloin potato leek gratin, chanterelle fricassee, red wine 28
Butter Braised Lobster artichokes, sweet peas, chanterelles, early corn 28
Simply Grilled any entrée with roasted and grilled market vegetables pa
sides
Mashed Potatoes 5
Sautéed Spinach 5
Asparagus 5
Creamed Spinach 5
Roasted Potatoes
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