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Written: 10:07am 11/27/2008
- Edited: 10:23am 11/27/2008
I think I've tried enough bagels to safely say that Noah's bagels are the best in the world! Although it's caused more of a stir in northern California, southern California hasn't been deprived completely. They're just so fluffy and soft, and not to mention, so delicious! And the freshly-made...
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Written: 09:45am 11/27/2008
- Edited: 09:51am 11/27/2008
Snoopy is to Knott's Berry Farm as Mickey Mouse is to Disneyland. I really love Knott's Berry Farm and have been visiting the theme park ever since I was in elementary school. It's the only amusement park in my area, Orange County that has more intense and turbulent rides. Disneyland, in...
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Written: 04:28am 11/27/2008
- Edited: 06:34am 11/27/2008
Newport Pier is the largest pier in Newport Beach, and might I add, the prettiest and most conducive to bike riding. There is one other pier in the city, but there is no track to ride your bike. I took my bike along the coast and it was the most beautiful ride ever. It's the best way to start the...
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Written: 02:57am 11/27/2008
- Edited: 03:54am 11/27/2008
Ahh, finally a coffeehouse that is away from the mainstream chains and oozes with novelty. Orange County has a scarcity of independent coffeehouses, so you can imagine how exciting it is when one every 20 miles springs up! Adjacent to the 118 degrees vegan restaurant, Milk Honey is a really...
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Written: 02:43am 11/27/2008
- Edited: 02:51am 11/27/2008
Looking at the website and colorful display of dishes, I was really excited to go to the restaurant. What I found was a completely vegan menu and dishes cooked at no more than 118°, hence the name. You could clump this restaurant in the new wave of "green" restaurants that have popped up...
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Written: 12:48am 11/26/2008
- Edited: 08:59am 11/26/2008
The best gelato I have ever had was in Florence, Italy. But on this side of the world, I would have to say that the Café Gelato at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas is a tough competitor. Every possible flavor you can think of, you will find. And if it's not on display, you can mix and match and...
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Written: 12:20am 11/26/2008
- Edited: 12:58am 11/26/2008
Walking in, I didn't know a thing about Georgian food. Having been to Russia before, I assumed it would have to have some similar components, but what I tried was a completely different experience. I loved everything I tried and really appreciated the fact that they accommodated vegetarians more...
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Written: 12:02am 11/26/2008
- Edited: 11:26am 11/26/2008
Nestled in the City Heights district of San Diego, the Red Sea Restaurant offers premier Ethiopian food. It's a bit run-down from the outside, but the warm, inviting atmosphere inside makes up for it. It's privately owned by an Ethiopian family, so authenticity of the food should not be an issue....
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Written: 10:13am 11/25/2008
- Edited: 10:26am 11/25/2008
The royal city of Fatehpur Sikri has become a popular tourist destination because of its sheer splendor and historical significance. It was the political capital under Akbar's rule, until he moved to Agra Fort because of a paucity of resources. It's a commonly overlooked monument, but its only...
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Written: 09:41am 11/25/2008
- Edited: 09:56am 11/25/2008
I am sure everyone is familiar with Laguna Beach, thanks to the fame and coverage it received on MTV's hit reality show, Laguna Beach. While I am not a fan of the show because of its excessive use of stereotypes, I can rave about the beach and its surrounding area. It is considered one of the...
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Written: 09:22am 11/25/2008
- Edited: 09:35am 11/25/2008
I recall this Church from my elementary school days when I had to do a 3-D project on it. Back then, it didn't matter to me much and I just wanted to get my good grade and be done with it. It wasn't until I visited the site myself when I was older that I fully appreciated it. It is one of the...
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Written: 09:16am 11/25/2008
- Edited: 09:26am 11/25/2008
Over 50 different varieties of cheesecake. Freshly-made daiquiris and martinis. More than 200 different entrees to choose from. What more could you ask for when looking to dine out? Every cheesecake variety I have tried have topped one another, and all other brands, even NY Cheesecake pales in...
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Written: 06:02am 11/24/2008
- Edited: 08:50am 11/24/2008
This restaurant is truly a gem in the fine dining scene of Orange County. Nestled atop Orange Hills, this restaurant overlooks the entire Orange County, offering breathtaking panoramic views from the hill. Of course, to see the illuminated glory, night time is best. We entered the gated...
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Written: 03:44am 11/24/2008
- Edited: 05:47am 11/24/2008
If you're in the New York area or planning your trip around the end of November, you don't want to miss the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Knowing the history of the parade makes the event much more worthwhile and interesting. It started as a celebration for the early immigrant employees...
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Written: 02:50am 11/24/2008
- Edited: 03:52am 11/24/2008
Kulfi is to India as gelato is to Italy. And now where to get the best kulfi (ice cream) in India? You can’t go to Karol Bagh without visiting the confectionary gem of the marketplace, Roshan Di Kulfi (Roshan’s Ice Cream). It’s just the name of the shop, but its desserts have become a...
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Written: 12:26pm 11/22/2008
- Edited: 12:33pm 11/22/2008
The Santa Ana Zoo is the only zoo in Orange County. They emphasize plants and animals from Central and South America. The main attractions are the birds and monkeys. I was quite impressed by the wide range of monkey species that they housed. I didn't even know so many existed! One of the main...
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Written: 11:41am 11/22/2008
- Edited: 12:00pm 11/22/2008
The Wagah Border is the border between Amritsar, India and Lahore, Pakistan. At the border, every night, there is a flag ceremony, wherein both countries lower their respective flags in a highly-publicized event. Hundreds, or even thousands of local and foreign spectators come every night to...
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Written: 11:23am 11/22/2008
- Edited: 12:29pm 11/22/2008
Sunset Blvd. is synonymous with the glamor of Tinseltown. I know you've seen it in the movies, but now you can actually re-enact it in person, with you as the main actor/actress. It's difficult to come to LA and not cruise down the world-famous Sunset Blvd. And if you really want to do it in...
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Written: 11:14am 11/22/2008
- Edited: 12:18pm 11/22/2008
Universal Studios Hollywood is a premier tourist destination when visiting Los Angeles. On the drive up/down, the HOLLYWOOD sign in the hills is clearly visible and often an OMG-provoking vision. I took a friend of mine that was visiting from Germany and he was so happy and amazed to see it....
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Written: 12:33am 11/22/2008
- Edited: 10:46am 11/22/2008
There are some bars that get lost in the crush, while others make a lasting impression. And this place, I assure you, left quite a mark on me. Aura, a luxe bar in the 5-star Claridges Hotel specializes in a wide array of vodkas, with more than 60 different rare vodkas from around the world to...
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