Monthly Archives: October 2009

Finding West China in Flushing, Queens

By Emily | Published: October 29, 2009
When it comes to Chinese food there’s different levels of authenticity. There's Chinese takeout – those white paper cartons of greasy fried rice. There's dim sum and Sichuan places that are packed on Sunday with Chinese families ordering from the secret Chinese menus. And then there's Flushing, Queens, a place that so eerily resembles Beijing, it inspired flashbacks.
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Our guide to the area’s best budget chain

By Emily | Published: October 22, 2009
I love Gabriel Brothers, the discount department store. It's cheaper than any other of its kind -- TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross. I've walked away with $10 dresses, $5 shoes and $2 polo shirt. However, not all Gabriel Brothers are created equal. Here's my rundown on where to find the best bargains.
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Going to the Outer Banks for t…

By Emily | Published: October 22, 2009
Going to the Outer Banks for the weekend. Any suggestion on out-of-season activties?
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Man vs. Food in DC tonight. Ep…

By Emily | Published: October 21, 2009
Man vs. Food in DC tonight. Episode = obligatory visit to Ben’s Chili Bowl, Horace & Dickies Seafood-Chicken, and Chick and Ruth’s Delly.
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Corn maze this weekend:http://…

By Emily | Published: October 16, 2009
Corn maze this weekend:http://www.winterbrookfarms.com/. Why won’t it stop raining!
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Washingtonian visits Top Chef’…

By Emily | Published: October 15, 2009
Washingtonian visits Top Chef’s boring brother’s restaurant in Frederick: http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/travel/13643.html
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New Post: beer and scenery in …

By Emily | Published: October 15, 2009
New Post: beer and scenery in Westchester County, NY: http://bit.ly/KD4rN
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Apples and Oktoberfests in Westchester County

By Emily | Published: October 15, 2009
During a recent visit to NYC, we got beyond Central Park in fall and headed upstate. Westchester County, the region directly north of the city, might be one of the wealthiest places in the United States, but don't let the GDP discourage you. There's plenty of low-budget, beer-heavy fun to be had.
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