Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
Sometimes incongruous combinations occur, such as the music hall in a 400-year-old cellar that features Mexican and Hungarian foods, or the Italian pub with Mediterranean and Romanian cuisines that features Guinness stout. Romania has several winemaking regions, providing decent choices to accompany local cuisine. (Boston Globe)
Antiques experts The Keno Brothers head to The Music Hall Nov 15, 2009
and we are antique dealers. "Today Leigh is director of American Furniture for Sotheby's. Leslie, worked for Christie's, went on to become a New York City antique dealer and recently launched Keno Auctions. The pair appears on PBS' "Antiques Roadshow" hosted "Collect This. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Nov 14, 2009
There will also be Mexican food, drinks and ice cream for sale. The club will use the proceeds to fund its programs for orphans and needy children in Taiwan and overseas. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
Painted lime and scarlet, the outside of the gallery is marked by a towering live oak that doubles as a repository of Mexican milagros and Mardi Gras beads. Inside, Zoe Von Averkamp showcases top Florida folk and outsider artists, including Missionary Mary Proctor, whose work hangs at the American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore. (Boston Globe)
Tour home features antiques Oct 29, 2009
The Revolutionary War-era furnishings seem to blend nicely with the home's few vintage Mexican hacienda pieces, flanked with Western art. The walls boast a 1959 painting by Charlie Dye, Cowboy Artists of America founder, several works by Larry Toschik and graphite drawings by Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt. (AZCentral -- Home)
America's coolest small towns Oct 20, 2009
Over the years, everyone from Spanish missionaries to maverick cowboys has called this high-desert town -- 25 miles north of the Mexican border -- home. These days, you're most likely to find artists roaming the streets of Tubac, where dozens of galleries are framed by rugged-mountain views. (CNN)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Before and after the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Rates for the seven-night itinerary start at 639 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Charge filed for stolen van Gogh art Oct 2, 2009
The items - ranging from many paintings, vases and pottery to Mexican blankets, an antique phone and a butterfly collection - were found at the shop, a storage unit on Grant Avenue and two residences - one on North Fourth Street and the other on North Third Street. The North Third Street residence has been occupied by Glen Hand, owner of the antiques and furniture shop. (Raton Range, AL)
Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown Sep 30, 2009
Larkin adapted traditional New England design to Mexican style and local redwood and adobe ... Exhibits recall Monterey's tenure as the capital of Spanish and Mexican California ... The lavishly furnished house was built by three generations of the family of wealthy New England sea captain and trader John Rogers Cooper, who married into a Mexican family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
Great Mexican food can be bought around the corner at which even has its own murals decorating the restaurant walls. Inspired by Balmy St, the more recent murals in Clarion Alley address broader social concerns with poignancy and humour. (Suite101.com)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
Those who stayed home thinking there would be nothing worthwhile to discover missed the dynamic tap-dancing Santas from Alameda, an enactment of a Mexican Christmas Eve Posada, a Mother Goose dream fantasy pageant and what was probably the best display of collectibles ever seen at the annual four-day event. "I kept hearing 'You can't find stuff in California,' " said Ron Shuler, a math teacher from Wisconsin whose latest fascination is Christmas circus themes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
One-tank trip: Chickamauga Aug 15, 2009
Authentic Mexican favorites are served in this restaurant on the town s main street. Scarlett s Tea Room, 105 Gordon St., 706-375-1889, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Robin Recommends: 3 fun things to do Jul 17, 2009
A mixture of Native American, Mexican and Spanish-colonial art and antiques is on display for a new generation of travelers to enjoy. Details: 303 E. Second St. $99-$169. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Small Biz: Emporium features interior decor Jul 12, 2009
The trio of enterprises opened July 1 next to the Agua Linda Mexican restaurant on Prince Avenue in Normaltown. Classic City Consignment sells decorative accessories, artwork, some rugs, living room furniture, bedroom suites, dining room sets and some antiques such as Haywood-Wakefield pieces, Simpkins said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Frontier Times Museum announces Texas Heroes Hall of Honor Jul 9, 2009
Dr. Gaona exemplifies the best of the Mexican culture. He is very active in his professional community and is an enthusiastic promoter of classical Mexican culture in Texas. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
Among properties he bought for what he imagined as a sort of megaluxe time-share were these: a $28 million, 14th century chateau (complete with moat) outside Paris, a $40 million Mexican resort, a $28 million private island in the Caribbean, and a $40 million site in Scotland that was to house a golf retreat (down payment: $12 million) ... When the Blixseths finalized their divorce last year, Tim Blixseth, now 59, got what was left of that cash and the Mexican and Caribbean properties, among... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Antiques fill PV ranch remodel May 22, 2009
Gwen and Doug Parker were loath to leave their nearly 40-year-old Mexican territorial-style ranch house when their family of five strained the home's capacity ... The home's Southwest sensibilities were fine-tuned to a Mexican territorial style with wide covered porches in the back and a courtyard with a fireplace at the home's entry ... The kitchen is one of the home's main gathering spots, a soothing combination of Mexican tiles, rich-toned wood cabinets, honed black-granite countertops and... (AZCentral -- Home)
In brief: Swine flu | Sheldon Good | Wal-Mart May 9, 2009
The flu and the Mexican government's decision to shut down businesses in Mexico City for five days had a "severe impact" on the 240-room Four Seasons Mexico City, Strategic President and CEO Laurence Geller told analysts in a Thursday conference call ... The two Mexican hotels accounted for about 13% of the REIT's 2008 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. (Crain's Chicago Business)
ADM profits tumble 98% amid slow sales, investment losses May 6, 2009
Two equity investment losses offset the bulk of ADM 's earnings for the quarter, including a $132 million noncash, after-tax charge related to foreign currency derivative losses in ADM 's investment in Mexican food processor Gruma S.A.B. de C.V.. ADM also reported a $97 million income tax charge related to its investment in palm oil and oilseed processor Wilmar International Ltd. (Crain's Chicago Business)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Fiesta on Main; San Antonio, Texas: The Mexican decorations inside (paper flowers and pi;atas) go for cheap, while Talavera pottery fills a courtyard right outside. 25. (Click2Houston, TX)
A weekend full of wows! Apr 28, 2009
The international competition, with Mexican and American horses running against each other, will be introduced with great ceremony and fanfare. Dont miss it. (Nogales International, AZ)
In London for the G-20? Eat here Apr 4, 2009
To the surprise and gastronomic ecstasy of many visitors, this funky multicultural neighborhood even boasts a respectable selection of Mexican restaurants. At Taqueria on Westbourne Grove, Mexican wrestling masks back a stainless steel bar where mix-masters serve up potent margaritas using 100 percent blue agave tequila to accompany spicy southern Mexican fare ... But the food is the main draw, with a menu tending toward California-style Mexican fare, including bursting burritos, overflowing... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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The Mexican government can't be trusted. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Experiencing the real Mexico and Caribbean Mar 20, 2009
On the edge of Mazatln's sleepy historic district, this old-fashioned Mexican hacienda was restored a few years ago by owners Glen and Sharon Sorrie ... La Purificadora, Puebla Price: Doubles, $120$210 A 19th-century water treatment plant in the heart of this charming city's Baroque district has been transformed into La Purificadora, a modern marvel from acclaimed Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Adults can get drinks at Absolut Bistro and Mexican food and Patron margaritas at Garduo's Margarita Village for an additional $5 entry fee each. Get admittance to the Southwest Festival of Beers for an additional $5. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Winter on Cape Cod yields some nightlife Feb 18, 2009
Rios, a hair-stylist-in-training who looked like a Jonas brother, moved to P-Town last summer to help his aunt run her restaurant, Lorraine s, a tasty Mexican spot that s always packed in summer ... Relaxing Mexican restaurant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Jil Brawner, 33, of Locust Grove, sheds 107 pounds Feb 18, 2009
Every week you get bonus points and I love Mexican, so I still have my Moe s or Mexican restaurant fix every week. I don t feel like I am on a diet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Movers & Shakers Feb 9, 2009
An Arizona man who has waged a 10-year campaign to stop a flood of illegal immigrants from crossing his property is being sued by 16 Mexican nationals who accuse him of conspiring to violate their civil rights when he stopped them at gunpoint on his ranch on the U.S.-Mexico border. HONOLULU | Larry Fitzgerald played as if the Super Bowl never ended. (Insight on the News)
