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6 August 2009
Sight-seeing tour in the Plzeňský Prazdroj welcomed its 100,000th visitor
Plzen, August 5, 2009 - Tour guides at the Plzenský Prazdroj welcomed today their hundred thousandth visitor on their sight-seeing tour. The tourists are predominately from the Czech Republic, followed by Germans. There have been changes, in comparison with last year's season, probably due to the economic crisis; third place was taken by the Russians, who outnumbered the Taiwanese. The economic crisis did not gravely affect visitor numbers at the most famous brewery in the Czech Republic, and that is mainly due to interesting tours full of variety, as well as the combination of three sight-seeing tours which complement each other. Part of the information and promotion campaign regarding sight-seeing tours of the brewery, of the Beer Museum and Plzen's Historical Underground, is a rich list of summer activities, which offers interesting entertainment for all age groups. It is a tradition that from the beginning of July the brewery courtyard is filled with cultural and social activities, with the main event on September 4-5: the Pilsner Fest.
This year's hundred thousandth visitor stepped through the Plzenský Prazdroj on the historical date of August 5. It was thirty-nine year old Miroslav Charvát from Čestice in the Hradec Králové region. As a thank you, he received a voucher for 1.000.- CZK (55.40 US$) for products of his choice in the Pilsner Urquell Gift store together with a five liter keg of Pilsner Urquell beer. While other tourist destinations complain about a decrease in visitors due to the recession, the most famous Czech brewery has not been very affected, thanks to its interesting sight-seeing tours. "The only difference with other years is the nationalities that visit it. The first and second positions are traditionally taken by Czechs and Germans, respectively, but Russians replaced the Taiwanese in third place. In the first seven months of this year we welcomed 4247 Taiwanese. Furthermore, 67% of visitors head directly to the brewery, 23% to the Beer Museum and 10% to the historical underground city, which has been recently opened through the beer cellar in the Beer Museum," says Tomáš Raboch, Manager of Tourism at the Plzeňský Prazdroj.
Tourism is very often influenced by aftereffects of an economic crisis. However, some interesting factors can be seen from visitor statistics of the sight-seeing tours of the Plzeňský Prazdroj. "We have noticed a decline in visits in the first three months of this year, which can be explained partially by the economic crisis and also by very cold weather, which is not tourist friendly. But we have been doing well, again, since April. Looking at the overall decrease in tourism, we are very happy that the difference in visits in comparison with last year is declining since, in the last months, we actually exceeded last year's record numbers. Besides diversity and high quality service, the new additional tour of the Plzeň historical underground also helped us in achieving this result," explains Tomáš Raboch.
Traditionally with the beginning of summer holidays, the type of visitors changes. While June is a month with the most organized tours, their share on the overall number of visitors was 70.5%, while in July and August the predominant majority is by individual visitors. Their share in July was 60%.
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- Activities of the Plzenský Prazdroj for visitors of the city of Plzen include Visitors' center, visitors' tour, filling room of the brewery and also the Beer Museum and Plzeň Historical underground in the city center.
- The brewery has become a social hub of the region, a place where various cultural, educational, and promotional events take place and it is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Czech Republic.
- The beer museum in Plzen is situated in the original brewery, which has been kept in its original state at Veleslavínova Street. It was opened in 1959, for the 100th anniversary of the brand "Plzeň beer."
- The 800 meter long sight-seeing tour of the Plzen Historical Underground can be accessed from the building of the Beer Museum. A labyrinth of tunnels, cellars and wells was built under the city of Plzen in the 14th century and it is inseparably connected to the present history of the city.
• Yearly, the brewery, The Beer Museum and the Plzeň Historical Underground are visited by close to 200, 000 visitors from all around the world.
Jiří Mareček
Plzenský Prazdroj
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This SABMiller subsidiary news release has been translated from its local market language to English language for publication on www.sabmiller.com We have attempted to provide an accurate translation of the original material but due to the difficulties of translation slight differences may exist.
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The service is REALLY going down hill!!!!! – My family stays in Seattle every year for the Thanksgiving holiday. It has been a tradition for the past 5 years. For the last 2 years we have stayed at the Fairmont. The hotel is very nice, convenient to the holiday activities and has afternoon tea. We have been going to Afternoon Tea for the past 4 years. We have had great service every time we have gone whether it was for dinner or tea. This year we had a group of friends join us, because they thought the tradition was a wonderful idea. I highly recommended the Afternoon Tea to my group, so we booked a table for 7 (just the girls). I have NEVER felt more embarrassed! For the first 25 minutes we sat at the table with no acknowledgment from anyone. Then a server's assistant came over to tell us that our server was too busy to get to us so she will be taking our tea order. Then after 45 minutes our server finally came to the table. She never introduced herself; she just delivered the tea sandwiches and tried to explain what each sandwich entailed. She did a VERY poor job explaining, which left me feeling even more embarrassed. She even went as far to say that the sandwich had "FANCY" mayonnaise. My guest looked at me like they could not believe what they were hearing. Then we did not see our server again. We all wanted Champaign to start with and that was NEVER offered. Finally, I asked the assistant server to get us some more hot water for our tea and asked if our server was ever coming back. Finally, I spoke to the Manager of The Georgian. I really wanted him to know that his server was completely not up to standards. I explained our experience and asked if she was new. The manager said "I am new, but she has been her for awhile". Then he said "well was she nice?"…… At that point I was done!!!! I am sad that The Georgian is lowering its level of service/standards. I will never go back after this. It is unfortunate! The Georgian is supposed to be an experience! There was no experience at all! Just water, tea, sandwiches and the bill!
By The Way…. I found out the servers name as I was paying the bill… it was Jane. Well, Jane you really need to get a job you enjoy. As a server you are offering an experience…. Not just delivering food!
Food Born Illness – My boyfriend and I had the unfortunate experience of dining at The Georgian the night before Thanksgiving. Instead of spending Thanksgiving day with friends and family, the day was spent throwing up from 3 am to 5 pm. This not only ruined our Thanksgiving plans, but also the next 4 days as we tried to recover. It took 5 calls to various managers before I heard a response to my complaint. Needless to say, I will never dine at The Georgian again.
Oh. My. God. Absolutely dazzling! – We've dined at the Georgian before and liked it. This was our first trip since the menu revamp and the introduction of the seven-course tasting menu, which we chose. First, let me say, I love tasting menus and have enjoyed them at some of the best restaurants in the country -- Per Se, Gary Danko, and even the Herbfarm here in Seattle. This way my first experience of every course being absolutely PERFECT. Each bite was absolutely bursting with flavor and done to absolute perfection. With every course, my dining companion looked at each other with wonderment. There wasn't a weak dish in the bunch. And the portion size was perfect. We left filled complete, but not stuffed (unlike the Herbfarm, where I left still hungry). And there quite generous with the wine pairings -- we rarely finished a glass. And, it's cheaper than most tasting menus too! What more can I say? It was simply the best meal I've even had in my life.
Overrated – Little imagination for this class of dinning. Dishes are either overpowering or tasteless. The side dishes are the mostly the same for all meals. Best part of dinning is the platting. Seattle has much better choices.
One of the best hidden place in Seattle – I've been wanting to write a review about this restaurant as it has become one of my favorites. From the food to the service....everything is exceptional and not to mention the price. I love it!! One of the best in Seattle.
Best dessert and oustanding service – The girls and I went here for a bridal shower dinner. The food here was excellent!!!Everything was tasty from the appetizers to desserts. I'll definitely come back for their Black and White Chocolate Souffle, very delicious and generous in size. Two thumbs up for the presentation and oustanding service. Thoroughly the girls and I enjoyed our night at The Georgian.
Way overrated – I was extremely disappointed in this restaurant. I ordered the scallops and they looked like growth hormones were injected into them--i am not one to waste food but i just couldn't finish it. My friend ordered the fish and while it was soft, it tasted like burnt plastic. We ordered 2 souffles and one tasted like warmed up fruit loops cereal. The service was great as i would expect from a place like this but it isn't enough for me to go back. The ambience is very romantic and has a titanic feeling to it.
Best for high tea or dessert – This place is fancy-shmancy, but more in the traditional style than the urban-trendy one. I don't think the dinner cuisine lives up to its ambiance (or is worth the high prices) - but afternoon tea and late night dessert are a good way to soak up the vibe without breaking the vault.
Refined hotel dining ideal for celebrations and special occasions. – The Scene
Since 1924, this elegant restaurant in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel has provided a grand setting for memorable dinners. Its opulent decor and four-star service create a distinctly posh, regal atmosphere. The crowd includes locals and big-business types hoping to impress their clients. Hotel visitors round out the scene in the sophisticated terrace bar and luxurious dining room.
The Food
Seasonal menus feature some items that rate low in fat and calories, such as smoked salmon carpaccio with beluga caviar relish and seared scallops with melted baby leeks and truffle dressing. Mostly, though, decadence holds sway. Among the appetizers: lobster and Dungeness crab cocktail with heirloom tomatoes, seared duck liver, caramelized cauliflower soup, and butter-boiled spot prawn. Entrees include rack of lamb, roasted sea bass, sauteed scallops, and roasted venison loin. Among the fine showy desserts, the Grand Marnier souffle stands out.
'Classic, elegant and beautiful' This place will arouse your 5 senses. – Truly an experience. You have to savor this dining experience yourself to understand. Love the food at the Rover's. However, for half the price, you are able to dine inside a gorgeous and elegant dining room, decorated in a warm yet comfortable settings (instead of some houses). Of course, the food is prepared by a notable award winning chef and delivered to your table with an oustanding service. Love Love Love this place a lot that I've dined at The Georgian for about twenty times these past six months alone and never once been disappointed.
When the evening is over, your waiter would discreetly contact the valet service to get the car ready and parked outside.
My favorites: Tasting Menu or Lobster with Foie Gras.
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Circle Bracelet and Earrings
Looking for a fun, easy way to update your jewelry collection, all for a small cost? Look no further—these projects will allow you to express your creativity, find new color combinations for your existing wardrobe, and add to your jewelry collection for a minimal cost.
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Choose four coordinating sheets of paper. Punch seven 1¼" circles from the first two sheets and seven 1" circles from the second two sheets. You will need five of each color of both sizes (total of 20) for the bracelet and two of each color for each set (total of four for one set) of earrings. Adhere these together with Glossy Accents™ by gluing the back side of the small circles to the front side of the larger circles.
Adhere the first set of five circles to the back of the second set of five circles. Set the remaining circles aside.
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If you didn't know about Sean Couturier before the playoffs started, you sure do now. While Couturier has been praised for his offensive abilities in juniors, his defensive maturity is well beyond his years. So much so that now Jaromir Jagr is comparing Couturier to two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Ron Francis.
Whether the Francis comparison is valid or not, I'll leave up to you, but there are a couple things to consider. When Francis entered the league, he began scoring much quicker than Couturier did. However, Francis' first year in the league was also the same season that Wayne Gretzky scored 212 points in a time where goal scoring was up just slightly from today's standards (this year's leading scorer – Malkin – scored 109). Additionally, Francis carried a minus-71 rating through his first four seasons before finally fine tuning the defensive aspect of his game. Today's young players are forced to fine tune that defensive aspect much sooner or they will end up "fine tuning" in the AHL.
But let's get back to Couturier.
About a year before Couturier's draft year, he was in the discussions to be a potential number-one overall choice. This of course had a lot to do with Couturier winning the QMJHL title and then winning the QMJHL scoring title the following season. The season right before his draft year though, was one where Sean missed time due to mononucleosis and slowly but surely his name began to slip ever so slightly on the draft rankings. While the Flyers were thrilled to get what they perceived to be a steal with the eighth overall selection, just about every Flyers fan or beat writer – including myself – said there was almost zero chance Couturier would stick around longer than the first nine games.
This was largely due to the fact that Couturier was regarded as an offensive player who would need to play in the top six. What Peter Laviolette saw in Couturier though, was a young player with acute defensive awareness, and he decided to keep Couturier around as a versatile shutdown center who could also double as a top-six replacement if needed. The fear, at least from fans or fantasy owners, was that if Couturier was shaped into a defensive player, he might never achieve the lofty offensive expectations shared by most of the hockey community.
Looking back at the Flyers' first round victory over the favored Pittsburgh Penguins, Couturier has proven that he most certainly can continue to be a defensive presence and still chip in some offense. Let's take a look at some of the impressions from the coaches and the players:
"Don't forget – he had to play against the best player in the league in Malkin. If he wouldn't score any goals, I would say he had a great game. But he also played great defense and also scored three goals," & "I don't think I saw in my hockey career somebody that good defensively at a young age." – Jaromir Jagr
"He's a teenager and he's our best defensive player. He's gaining confidence after each game. He wants to be on the ice. He wants to get the job done and it's impressive that a 19-year-old plays like he's 28. He's really mature on the ice." – Claude Giroux
"He continues to play solid hockey at both ends of the ice. Defensively, penalty kill, he does the right things. Offensively, he got some opportunities and cashed them in. He's been really strong." – Peter Laviolette
"He succeeds because of his maturity. He has always had this willingness to accept any role." – Shawn Wood (Couturier's Midget AAA coach)
The underlying concept shared by the community surrounding Couturier is that he is mature beyond his years. What that really means is that he is constantly learning and improving his game. While he is excellent defensively, his offensive abilities are also improving, evidenced by a hat trick in Game Two in Pittsburgh.
While many emerging stars or potential superstars are typically groomed into top-six minutes right away, Couturier does not have that luxury in Philadelphia. Because of this it will likely take a little bit longer to achieve star or superstar status, but he is certainly on the right path, showing the right attitude, and accepting his role knowing full well that his future in Philadelphia will grow beyond that of a third- or fourth-line shutdown center.
While Ron Francis may or may not be the right comparison, could we look to possibly the best two-way player in the league in Pavel Datsyuk? Couturier will certainly not be a Datsyuk clone – can anyone really pull off the moves that Datsyuk does? – but the comparison might still be valid to a lesser degree. Datsyuk joined Detroit in a third/fourth line role while superstars such as Shanahan, Fedorov, Hull, Robitaille, Yzerman, and Larionov occupied the scoring roles. Datsyuk scored 35 points in 70 games that year (and won a Stanley Cup), followed by seasons of 51 and 68 points respectively. The lockout occurred the following season and Datsyuk has been above a point-per-game pace since.
Couturier had a similar rookie season, sitting in the shadows while Giroux, Hartnell, Jagr, Briere, Simmonds, Voracek, and Read took the scoring minutes and Couturier finished with 27 points in 77 games. If Couturier's offense follows the same path as Datsyuk, we could see two-three seasons of improving point totals, followed by a breakout in the fourth of fifth season. However, with the lockout giving players a bigger salary spike on their second NHL contract, Couturier could speed this development up at least one year (assuming bigger salaries are moved to make room for Couturier's increase in pay), which would have him "breaking out" in his fourth season, 2014-15.
As good as Couturier has been, he will be better. While he has raised more than a few eyebrows by shutting down the best player in the league, it will only be a matter of time before his offensive contributions are just as impressive.
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Caesars Entertainment was named as one of five recipients of the 2011 Water Hero Awards from the Water Conservation Coalition for its leadership in water conservation in southern Nevada. The Las Vegas area properties were applauded for using innovative technology that saves more than 272 million gallons of water annually through water smart landscaping, an in-room opt-out linen program and the installation of more efficient water fixtures.
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CodeGreen, the environmental sustainability initiative at Caesars Entertainment, is the key driver to Caesars progression in meeting its sustainability goals. It focuses on critical issues of energy, waste, water and carbon emissions at all of its properties and seeks to engage its employees to reduce natural resource use, conserve energy and promote reuse and recycling.
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Somebody should have kept an eye on this Pellegrini guy back in January, when he had the impertinence to rule in favor of a journalist in a dispute in Easton, where it was none of the public's business what public officials were doing.
The Easton Area School District wanted to do things in secret, and that included keeping correspondence about district actions away from a nosy reporter at The Morning Call. Commonwealth Court President Judge Dan Pellegrini sided with the reporter. Who does he think he is? Thomas Jefferson?
Now, just seven miles south of Easton, Pellegrini has again sided with the rabble in a ruling that foils the schemes of the top figures in Pennsylvania government in their noble quest to give their financial benefactors, mainly the gas drilling industry robber barons of Texas, everything they want.
This past week's defeat for the gas drillers, even if only temporary, should not come as a surprise. (When the Commonwealth Court ruling is appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which knows how to play ball with the powerful, the rabble probably will be defeated, again.)
Pellegrini wrote, and cast the key vote in, a sensational 4-3 ruling by the appellate court, released Thursday. That decision was to protect the peasants of Nockamixon Township in Bucks County, and of six other municipalities, from gas drillers who want to be able to foul wells and streams without the meddling of local zoning officials.
The ruling trashed much of a new state law, enacted in February by the Harrisburg crowd, the recipients of millions of dollars in so-called "political campaign contributions" from generous gas industry people. (Gov. Tom Corbett received around $1 million just for himself.)
The law, Act 13, prohibited the enforcement of any local zoning rules that got in the way of the hydraulic fracturing process used to extract gas — by forcing tons of intensely polluted water into the ground to break up gas-bearing rocks, with much of that water then gushing back to the surface.
It was argued by the gas drillers and their flunkies in Harrisburg that the justification for such a law was "uniformity." I have argued for the principle of uniformity, but only for things like traffic laws. You can't have the rules of the road changing every time you cross a municipal line.
Anyway, Act 13 required municipalities to change zoning ordinances. Drilling must be allowed, Act 13 said, within 500 feet of buildings and water wells and within 300 feet of streams. The setback for the stream locations where drinking water is withdrawn, however, was 1,000 feet.
That was not much comfort for people who read about gas drilling spills in various parts of Pennsylvania that have affected the water for miles downstream.
Act 13 also established "impact fees" for gas drilling. Although each well may bring millions of dollars in profits (there are 4,000 new wells in Pennsylvania and thousands more planned, largely at the expense of state forest lands), the impact fees are tiny.
After pocketing his "campaign contributions," Corbett promised the gas robber barons that Pennsylvania would remain the only gas-producing state in America that does not have a meaningful "severance tax" on the value of gas extracted.
All this, Pellegrini's ruling observed, was in brazen defiance of the Pennsylvania Constitution, where Article I, Section 27, says this: "The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and for the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people. …"
That provision was ignored when coal robber barons had Pennsylvania's top officials in their pocket, and it's being ignored now, as gas robber barons seek to get rich by inflicting damage more severe than what happened in the coal days. (Take a quick drive up to the anthracite region to see devastation that remains to this day. Something worse — putrid water flowing downstream — is in store for your children.)
Pellegrini's ruling also dealt with another disturbing constitutional problem. "Act 13," it said, "also gives the power of eminent domain to a corporation that is empowered to transport, sell or store natural gas."
Traditionally, eminent domain was a power reserved for government, such as when your house was in the way of plans for a highway, a park or a public sewer system. Under Act 13, it seems that you would have to kiss your house goodbye if a Texas gas industry zillionaire wanted to run a gas line through your property, even if your property was nowhere near a gas well.
Harrisburg's leaders vowed to appeal Pellegrini's ruling, and they must be thanking their lucky stars for the members of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, who have a history of defying the Pennsylvania Constitution when it suits their politically powerful pals, as happened with the gambling casino legislation and other measures.
There is one provision in the Pennsylvania Constitution, however, that I'm sure the Harrisburg power structure appreciates.
Article V, Section 16, says judges must retire when they reach "the age of 70 years."
So Pellegrini will be out on his ear in just three years. What a celebration there will be in Harrisburg — and in Dallas — then.
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The question comes down to how many art fairs collectors can support, and whether Expo Chicago can be one of them.
"Are European collectors going to come to Chicago when they can go to Frieze in London in a month?" Lieberman asked.
Karman said this glut of fairs required him and the event's many collaborators throughout the city to step up. Expo Chicago is partnering with more than 40 local institutions, he said, with Mayor Rahm Emanuel serving as the event's honorary chair and the Museum of Contemporary Art presenting the Wednesday night Vernissage party/preview as well as curating panels. MCA development director Lisa Key said the exhibition is an excellent way to introduce people to contemporary art and to give them exposure to galleries from Chicago and beyond.
"It's a perfect marriage: an institution that is dedicated to contemporary artists and an event that is selling their art," Key said.
Karman said shuttles and trolleys will transport people throughout the weekend among Navy Pier, the MCA and the River North and West Loop galleries. Fifteen galleries, some participating in Expo Chicago and some not, are presenting special programs and exhibitions with collectors in mind under the umbrella of Gallery Weekend Chicago, which runs Sept. 21-23.
Carrie Secrist of Carrie Secrist Gallery, which will be part of Gallery Weekend but not Expo Chicago, said, "If they are able to bring back the audience or clientele that made Chicago a destination 10-15 years ago, that can only benefit everyone."
Expo Chicago also has enlisted Michael Kornick (MK, DMK Burger Bar) to oversee the fair's Chef's Cafe, with Graham Elliot (Graham Elliot, g.e.b.), Ryan Poli (Tavernita), Patricio Sandoval (Mercadito) and Randy Zweiban (Province) providing food. An upstairs terrace will be transformed into the after-hours hangout the Ink Well (named after a now-closed bar near the old MCA on Ontario Street) with drinks and music, and the Sept. 23 closing-night party will take place at the Hideout.
"We're making sure this is an everyone-in-the-pool moment," Karman said.
"He's really tapping into a lot of what makes Chicago an exciting city and putting it into an art show context, which has not been done before," Edelman said. "He's doing everything that a dealer could want him to do, and he's done everything an organizer should do to get the city involved."
Yet, she added, "You can lead the horse to water …"
Which is to say, no one knows how many serious collectors will attend Expo Chicago and how many of them will buy art, a key to the exposition's long-term survival.
"There are fairs all over the world now, and certainly Chicago is a world-class city that deserves a world-class fair," Edelman said. "If anything can succeed, this will. But ask me a week after the fair."
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#1 in STL – Niche has found it niche as the best restaurant in St. Louis. The interior design is sophisticated and contemporary with a casual elegance. The cusine is new American -- fresh farm to table. Gerard Craft and his staff deliver a cosmopolitan experience with superb quality and care. Love it!!
Wonderful food, excellent service – Went there last month on a Thursday evening. The food was absolutely divine (the scallops and side dishes were to die for!) our waitress was wonderful, very attentive - we will be back. Only disappointment is that they don't do lunches at Niche restaurant itself- they have a casual bakery next door though.
Urban Eatery in Cozy Benton Park – I've eaten at many of the recommended restaurants listed on this site from Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Sydney Street, and Vin De Set, and I would put Niche right up there. If you're looking for some place to be romantic, go the extra block or two to Sydney Street. Niche is very urban and in my opinion, very congested. There is not too much of a bar there to wait until being seated. In fact, you might get knocked over by the door as it opens. However, the bartenders are wonderful, insightful, and will openly converse with you regarding any food questions, drinks, and recommendations. As mentioned before, the restaurant is seated very close together, so more intimate affairs might be better off somewhere else. Our sever was very polite and helpful w/ the menu. The food was excellent: ribeye was cook to our specifications, the mushrooms were plentiful and fresh, and the pulled rib meat was wonderful and the deserts deserve accolades! I recommend going with the chef's menu of pick three (salad or soup, choice of entree, and desert for $35. With four people eating, two chose that option. With two entrees, two chef's menu, wine, and two appitizers our total was $300.00 including tip. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to enjoy a nice dinner out with friends, but not for an intimate evening out.
Not a Good experience – Not a good experience at all. Atmosphere was decent, but the tables are jammed together and there is almost no privacy. I had the Halibut, and it was like eating card board. No flavor at all. Also, my date had the ribeye steak. First off, I dont know how you serve ribeye as and entre, and secondly, it was flat and flavorless as well. Also, it ended up being way too pricey. I had high expectations, but it ended up being a huge disappointment.
Should have gone to Sidney Street – We were celebrating our anniversary and this is not a romantic restaurant. The tables are lined up and very close together. It is extremely loud. We were seated in front of a large group and told it might take awhile to get to us. I told the hostess this was a worry. She moved us and took our order. My Halibut had no flavor. It was unimpressive and so disappointing for a special night out. This restaurant is over priced. My husband's steak was good as was the chocolate dessert but nothing special. Bummer
The worst service I have ever experienced and a egocentric arrogant owner to boot! – Niche (not nice). Probably the worst service I have ever received as a world traveler and market researcher. The waitress did not make eye contact or conversation once. She did not describe the dishes or specials. She barely uttered the words, "Are you ready to order?" After trying to thank her, compliment the food, ask a simple question to no avail, we finally gave up. My partner and I decided not to tip (which was a first in our lives) We explained what happened to the owner. His response, "if you don't tip, don't come back." Definitely not a pro in PR or marketing. What about the philosophy that the customer is always right (or at least make them feel heard). We know lots of influential people in Saint Louis who love to dine so we intend to spread the word. Another very high class couple that make dining their hobby had warned me about Niche saying they were "pretentious." and the restaurant had unnecessary long waits. They said the food was good but didn't compare to Sydney Street or Vin De Set. As a researcher, I tried not to let their opinion bias my own, but they were right. Perhaps others won't waste their time to get their own opinion and just heed to our first-hand knowledge.
I think Niche is resting on laurels that they have not quite yet earned in the Saint Louis community (unlike the wonderful Sydney Street Cafe). I have lived in Saint Louis for almost two years and tell all friends and colleagues to come here mostly for the excellent dining in Saint Louis. I have experience many excellent restaurants including Vin De Set, 1111 Mississippi, Wine Merchant (new restaurant), MoMos, Barcelona, and Synney Street that all have delicious unique food and excellent service. I thought the food at Niche was good but not as good as the others. Perhaps the service left a bad taste in my mouth that tainted the taste of the food. I believe the community should avoid Niche at all costs.
Loved it – My husband and I went to Niche for a Romantic evening and that's just what we got. Service was Awesome. The food was unique but still familiar, and very delicious-- our beef & fish dishes were cooked just right. The desserts are heavenly!
Ambiance & decor is classy and subtle. The crowd is classy and calm. A very stylish place but not in your face. And, visiting restaurants nestled in historic neighborhoods like Benton Park is always a treat.
Good food, excellent service, nice ambiance – We had reservations for 6 pm on a Friday night. We were seated right away although the place did get quite busy while we were there. The wine was great. The food was presented very nicely and overall was good, but was just a tad blah, it needed just a little something more. I had the halibut and my boyfriend had Niche steak and corn risotto. Our server was very attentitive and the restaurant had a very nice ambiance. The meal was pricey, but for that type of restaurant it was expected. Overall was a good experience and I would recommend this restaurant.
Great food! – Excellent wine list, amazing homeade pasta... delicious all a round. We enjoyed the 3 for $30 and enjoyed scallops, goat chesse, filet, their homeade pasta, and desserts. Amazing dinnner.
Editorial Review – Minimally decorated restaurant serves a rotating menu of New American cuisine alongside rich pastry deserts and wines.
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A Solid Infrastructure Located on Mexico's Western Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta sits at the edge of huge Banderas Bay, framed to the east by the Sierra Madre mountains. It has a diverse appeal: year-round warmth and sunshine, championship golf, beaches, ecotourism, a picturesque colonial town, and an active nightlife. Perhaps most significant for meeting managers, there are many top-drawer resorts and destination management companies. "The hotels are wonderful, with good choices for any size group," noted David Benenson, executive vice president of Travel Service Coordinators in Plymouth, Minn.
The group flew to Puerto Vallarta on Mexicana Airlines, from the carrier's various U.S. hubs. After checking into the host hotel, the spectacular 280-room Westin Regina, they enjoyed a delicious dinner at the 400-room Marriott CasaMagna. The next morning, they participated in a working breakfast at the 291-room Fiesta Americana: a roundtable discussion that brought together representatives from the Mexican government's tourism offices, destination management companies, and 10 area hotels. After an impressive video presentation that highlighted Puerto Vallarta as a meeting and incentive destination, there was a question-and- answer period. "The business session was extremely helpful, with good interaction among all of the participants," said Anne Oved, director of continuing medical education at Integrated Healthy Systems in Phoenix, Ariz."
The biggest concern expressed by meeting planners: not enough direct airlift. The biggest attraction: a professional network of suppliers who work together. "You can't come to an international destination like this and go it alone," said Doris Mayer, president of Meetings Plus in Belvidere, Ill. "I now feel comfortable that the suppliers would work together to help me."
A city tour followed the roundtable, after which the group enjoyed lunch at the Set of the Night of the Iguana restaurant, located in the La Jolla de Mismaloya all-suite resort. Dinner that evening was another gourmet experience at the Cafe des Artistes restaurant, one of the town's finest. Showcase participants found the dining experiences to be consistently upscale, with no concerns about food or water safety (a multimillion-dollar water purification system was in-stalled a few years ago). Joan Esbri Cullen, meeting planner for the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, also raved about the shopping bargains and the reasonable hotel rates. "If there is one word that stands out in my mind about Puerto Vallarta," she added, "it's value."
Resorts Go All-Out During the remainder of the program, Showcase participants saw many of Puerto Vallarta's outstanding resorts and learned firsthand about traditional Mexican hospitality. "Everybody bent over backwards to give us a great experience," commented David Benenson. Participants enjoyed a lavish al fresco breakfast buffet under Moroccan-style tents at the 361-suite Velas Vallarta; a traditional Mexican Fiesta at the 405-room Krystal Vallarta; a spectacular Sunday brunch at the 650-room Sheraton Buganvilias; and an unforgettable final evening at the 337-room Camino Real, complete with a beachfront fireworks display. Here too, participants enjoyed releasing just-hatched sea turtles for their journey out to sea. The Camino Real is one of several hotels that is helping to protect the local sea turtle population by providing protected nurseries for incubating eggs.
A Variety of Activities "One of the nicest things about Puerto Vallarta is the variety," said Pamela Pate Varnon, corporate travel manager for Kinetic Concepts Inc., San Antonio. Among the memorable Showcase activities was a boat tour of tranquil Banderas Bay with a stop at Las Caletas, a secluded seaside venue that caters to groups. Hotels are able to arrange a round of golf at the Joe Finger- designed Marina Vallarta Golf Club, and two new courses are coming on line: The first, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is scheduled to open in December, and the second, designed by Tom Weisskopf, will open in early 2001. Those who enjoy spa treatments will find excellent services at the major resorts, and there's an unusual day spa called Terra Noble that looks as if it is sculpted out of the mountaintop.
Showcase participants left Puerto Vallarta with lasting memories. Andrea Miller, president of Meeting In-Site Corp. in Hoboken, N.J., summed it up: "There's a community spirit, and a warmth to the people, that make it the most inviting Mexican beach destination I've been to."
Getting Help Puerto Vallarta has many outstanding destination management and transportation companies. Special thanks go to those who arranged Showcase activities: Intermar Vallarta, Miller Travel Service, American Express, T. Tours, Tropical Incentive, Tukari, Vallarta Adventures, Lomas Travel, Expo Viajes, and Big Al.


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The Clark Raises $17 Million for Stone Hill Center
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October 31, 2007
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute announced today that it has exceeded its fundraising goal for Stone Hill Center, raising nearly $17 million for the project to date. The most recent portion of funding comes in the form of an $800,000 grant award from The Kresge Foundation for the successful completion of its challenge grant. Construction of the $25 million center is on schedule for a June, 2008, opening.
The Kresge Foundation is a national foundation with $3 billion in assets. Through its grant making programs, The Kresge Foundation seeks to strengthen non-profit organizations by catalyzing their growth, connecting them to their stakeholders, and challenging greater support through grants.
"It is extremely gratifying that the Berkshire community supported this effort and The Kresge Foundation challenge with such enthusiasm. The appeal was embraced not only by current members, donors, and Clark staff, but by first-time supporters as well. Everyone is eagerly anticipating the opening of Stone Hill Center next June," said John Skavlem, senior director of development at the Clark.
The funds raised for the project come from a variety of sources, including gifts ranging from under $100 to over $1 million from over 300 individual donors, six foundations, and a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. In response to The Kresge Foundation's desire for an organization to think beyond its traditional donor base, the Clark conducted a number of special appeals, including one for Clark staff in which 95% of employees participated.
"The tremendous success of this effort is a validation of the quality programs and exhibitions that the Clark provides to schools, educators, families, and visitors of all ages," said Michael Conforti, director of the Clark. "This outpouring of support is gratifying as it is truly reflective of how strongly people feel about what we do here."
Funding for the grantee has been provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, a program of the state of Massachusetts, administered through a collaborative agreement between MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Stone Hill Center
Stone Hill Center is the first phase of the Clark's expansion and campus enhancement project. Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando, the wood and glass 32,000-square-foot building will house new exhibition galleries, a meeting and studio art classroom, an outdoor café that affords panoramic views of the Green Mountains and Taconic Range, and a new home for the Williamstown Art Conservation Center (WACC).
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Set amidst 140 bucolic acres in the picturesque Berkshires, the Clark is one of the few major art museums in the United States that also serves as a leading international center for research and scholarship. In addition to its extraordinary collections, the Clark organizes groundbreaking special exhibitions that advance new scholarship and presents an array of public and educational programs. The Clark's research and academic programs include an international fellowship program and regular conferences, symposia, and colloquia. Its programs draw university and museum professionals from around the world. The Clark, together with Williams College, sponsors one of the nation's leading master's programs in art history and encompasses one of the most comprehensive art history libraries in the world.


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Education is one of the pillars of Selby Gardens' mission. Starting early is the key to developing a lifelong love and respect for the natural world; Selby Gardens offers relevant, multi-sensory educational programming for virtually every age group. It's never too late to introduce your loved ones to the wonders of The Gardens.
Selby educational programs serve as a gateway for children to explore the natural world and to engage in discovery. At the Gardens, children are free to play and explore a world filled with wonder and natural surprises, an extraordinary place that abounds with opportunities to connect with nature, family and community. Activities that encourage collaborative exploration engage children with family members as well as trained Selby volunteers and staff to foster a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Children visiting the Gardens explore the collection in a variety of ways: through story-telling, art projects, scientific discovery, and inquiry. All programs are based directly on Selby's unique living collections. Participants have fun while learning valuable information about the natural world and gaining a life-long appreciation of nature. Selby endeavors to reach the whole child: head, hand and heart.
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