One night a year, many of the restaurants in New York's Times Square turn into a wonderland for New Year's Eve revelers, but the experience comes at a steep ticket price.
Reported by ABCNews.com 11 hours ago.
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$400 Buys New Year???s Eve Tickets...to Olive Garden
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Newquay cops gearing up for one of the busiest nights of the year
Extra police officers will be deployed in Newquay as the town braces itself for what is expected to be the one of the busiest nights of the year.Police will carry out additional patrols as a surge of partygoers descend to pack out town centre bars, restaurants and nightclubs on New Year's Eve.Newquay's most senior police officer revealed he has put extra resources in place throughout the town in a bid to prevent crime and disorder, and said police will have a "highly visible...
Reported by Cornish Guardian 10 hours ago.
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St. Paul restaurant scene sizzled in 2015
St. Paul has always had plenty of good restaurants and a few really great ones.
Reported by TwinCities.com 12 hours ago.
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Small shops and big park in Tokyo's Kichijoji neighborhood
Along with the usual department stores and chain retailers like Uniqlo that cluster around large Tokyo train stations, the neighborhood is home to smaller shopping areas, some uniquely Japanese, and a major park. The museum is devoted to the work of Studio Ghibli, which is known for animated movies including "My Neighbor Totoro" and the Academy Award-winning "Spirited Away." A flight of stairs leads down into Inokashira Park, full of big trees around a pond, where you can rent pedal boats and see street performers on weekends in nice weather. For a traditional Japanese shopping experience, on the other side of the station look for tall blue-green metal framework. For a trip back in time to the mid-20th century, don't miss Harmonica Yokocho, a warren of narrow alleys full of tiny bars and restaurants that's liveliest at night but worth a look any time of day.
Reported by SeattlePI.com 12 hours ago.
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Police: 3 Arrested for 20+ Commercial Burglaries in Northern Virginia
Patch Ashburn, VA -- A multi-jurisdictional police investigation lead to the arrests of 3 suspects in more than 20 burglaries, primarily at Asian restaurants.
Reported by Patch 11 hours ago.
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PSU study reveals economic impact of local food system
Food rules in Portland. So says a new Portland State University study that reveals the local food economy, which provides Portland its fastest growing industry and nearly 40,000 jobs, accounts for more than 10 percent of all jobs in the city. The new report, created for Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, shows that 77 percent of those are food service jobs in specialty shops, grocery stores and restaurants. That also happens to be the worst-paying sector of the food economy, reports…
Reported by bizjournals 11 hours ago.
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How Twitter Is Expanding Its Footprint In India
International markets are a key driver of growth for Twitter and the company is taking active steps to capture a large audience in these markets. Recently, Twitter announced a partnership with Lookup, an on demand platform that lets users connect with local businesses in India. Through this platform users in certain cities in India can inquire about goods and services, book appointments and transact with local shops and restaurants via a tweet. In a country which will soon overtake the U.S. in terms of the number of internet users, Twitter accounts for only 17% of its social network users.
Reported by Forbes.com 11 hours ago.
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The 10 best ski towns for ringing in the new year
According to popular belief, how you spend New Year’s Day will dictate how you’re going to spend the next year.We say, hedge your bets and make sure that you’re not only skiing on New Year’s Day, but you’re also ringing in 2016 ski-town style.
Ski towns know how to throw a party, and New Year’s Eve is no exception.
From torchlight parades to pyrotechnical displays to concerts and parties so good you might not remember them in the morning, there’s no better place to say goodbye to 2015 than in a snow-covered town.
Check out these ski towns for New Year’s Eve and say hello to 2016 in style.
-Breckenridge, Colorado-
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There is no doubt that Breckenridge knows how to celebrate (January’s Ullr Fest is a perfect example) and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Take the kids to participate in the glowworm parade, then enjoy the grown-up torchlight version on the mountain.
For the best views of the town’s fireworks, head to Boreas Pass via snowshoes, skis or skins. To continue the festivities, head to town. The bars and restaurants along Main and Ridge streets put on their party shoes and allow guests to celebrate in style, from refined cuisine at Relish to the corner of crazy with Cecelia’s, Liquid Lounge and Brooklyn’s.
*See Colorado lift tickets.*-Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia-
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Whistler is making New Year’s Eve family friendly with three ticketed venues, each with guaranteed “regret free” entertainment. Start with ice skating at Whistler Olympic Plaza, then move on to Teen Dance Party at the Whistler Conference Center. However, the main attraction (and it’s free for everyone!) is the Fire & Ice Show at Skiers Plaza. You’ll get to watch skiers and snowboarders throw down with fire. Jumping through flaming hoops. Then fireworks. It’s New Year’s Eve with a bang.
*See Western Canada lift tickets.*-North Conway, New Hampshire-
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Named one of the top 25 ski towns in the world, North Conway, NH is already on the map. However, it’s also a stellar pick for New Year’s Eve festivities. Spend the day skiing or riding at any of the 13 ski resorts and XC Centers in Mt Washington Valley, then hop on the Conway Scenic Railroad for a holiday train ride. A special “Cranapalooza” celebration at Cranmore Ski Resort kicks off the official NYE festivities, with plenty of family friendly elements and not one, but two massive fireworks displays: one at Cranmore and one in Schouler Park in North Conway.
*See New England lift tickets.*
*See the rest of the story at Business Insider* Reported by Business Insider 10 hours ago.
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The most valuable thing I learned about money after my first full year working
Kathleen Elkins/Business InsiderMy frugality runs deep.
It started early on: I was a kindergartner who really wanted chocolate milk at the local diner when my dad first gave me the is that a want or a need? talk.
What started as a basic personal finance lesson — buy needs, not wants — evolved into a rather utilitarian budgeting philosophy: Don't spend money, take advantage of freebies, and record expenses versus income in a spreadsheet.
For too many months to count after graduating college the spring before last, I didn't purchase much else than instant oats, toothpaste, and Trader Joe's "2-Buck Chuck."
My frugal system proved to be a well-oiled, functioning machine — I haven't been evicted in Manhattan, seem to be nourished well enough, and manage to set aside a generous portion of my income each month. And while I'm not one to fix what isn't broken, I learned this year that room for improvement exists even in the most reliable of machines.
What I learned after one full year of working in New York City is that *it's OK to spend money.*
Being money conscious is a good quality to have, but extreme frugality can be limiting and can cause you to do impractical things, such as schlepping miles across the city to avoid the $2.75 metro fare (my M.O.) or buying cheap to save in the moment, when paying more upfront would have saved tremendously in the long term.
Perhaps worst of all, my frugality prevented me from saying "yes!" to social events or activities with a price tag on them — it didn't allow me to do, experience, and live in this electric city I'm lucky enough to now call home.
After months of meticulously tallying daily expenses and playing the can-you-spend-less-money-this-month-than-the-last game, I figured out that it is OK to spend on good things, meaning experiences that will make you happy or things that will pay off in the long run. I like to call this quality spending.
For me, this means signing up for $70 half marathons, paying a gym membership, and trading in my low-cost oats for the occasional Sunday brunch with friends.
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While my expense column has expanded significantly, I don't spend aimlessly — this newfound freedom to spend my own money does not mean I'm commuting to work via taxi or dining at Michelin restaurants — and that's the trick.
I spend without guilt on the two most important things to me right now — my health and my relationships — and live frugally in all other aspects of my life. This still puts me at (or under) budget and allows for a healthy dose of life.
Quality spending still makes me cringe on occasion, but I am becoming more and more comfortable with my amended budgeting philosophy: take advantage of freebies, record expenses versus income in a spreadsheet, recognize the difference between needs and wants, and spend money on good things.
NOW WATCH: Women pay more than men for 'lady' versions of identical products Reported by Business Insider 10 hours ago.
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Best Chinese Restaurants in Dacula: What's Your Pick?
Patch Dacula, GA -- Did your neighbors get it right? Check out this Top 10 list of Chinese restaurants in Dacula, based on Yelp reviews.
Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.
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Calif. air pollution district aims to cut smoke from restaurants
Officials in California's San Joaquin Valley are considering new regulations to control the smoke coming from barbecue restau -More-
Reported by SmartBrief 9 hours ago.
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Clyde's Willow Creek Farm's Brunch Ranks in Top in Virginia
Patch Ashburn, VA -- Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm ranked in the top 17 restaurants for brunch statewide in Virginia on the 'Only in Your State' website.
Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
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De Clieu Coffee's Brunch Ranks in Top in Virginia
Patch Fairfax City, VA -- De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich ranked in the top 17 restaurants for brunch statewide in Virginia on the ‘Only in Your State’ website.
Reported by Patch 7 hours ago.
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Chain Restaurants Up the Ante---and Prices---for New Year's Eve
Never mind the fancy hotel ballrooms or trendy nightclubs: The hottest of hot spots on New Year’s Eve may prove to be a casual-dining chain restaurant in Times Square.
Reported by Wall Street Journal 54 minutes ago.
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Temple town Udupi earns name for its mobile apps
Udupi, the coastal town synonymous with quick-service restaurants serving piping-hot south Indian fare across the country and home to the famous Lord Krishna temple, in a parallel existence, also hosts a large aggregation of iOS and Android mobile app developers.
Reported by IndiaTimes 1 hour ago.
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Forget idli & dosa, Udupi now serves up hot iOS, Android apps
Udupi, the coastal town synonymous with quick-service restaurants serving piping-hot south Indian fare across the country and home to the famous Lord Krishna temple, in a parallel existence, also hosts a large aggregation of iOS and Android mobile app developers.
Reported by IndiaTimes 5 hours ago.
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New York Restaurants Warn Against Minimum Wage Hikes
The minimum wage for tipped workers jumps 50 percent this week, and restaurant owners say the industry needs time to catch up.
Reported by IBTimes 5 hours ago.
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Man Sought In Robberies Of Fast Food Restaurants In Brooklyn, Queens
The robberies happened between Nov. 18 and this past Saturday in the Bath Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Midwood sections of Brooklyn, and the Ozone Park section of Queens.
Reported by CBS 2 3 hours ago.
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13 dining trends that need to die in 2016
Not to be a party pooper, but here are a lucky 13 things I’d like to see disappear from the dining scene in 2016: 1. The Health Department’s rule requiring sushi chefs to wear gloves, which threatens to ruin some of the city’s greatest restaurants, not only Japanese ones. 2. Kale, “heirloom” beet and burrata...
Reported by NY Post 1 hour ago.
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Full Episode: WN 12/29/15: 'Affluenza' Teen Arrested in Mexico
Important deadline for smartphone customers; Times Square's restaurants charge pricey fees to watch the ball drop.
Reported by ABCNews.com 1 hour ago.
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