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Political Reform
An effective programme of democratic reform must go beyond traditional constitutional debates about voting systems and House of Lords reform, as these debates focus exclusively on how to limit and check power exercised by and within the state.
If public confidence in our political culture is to be revived then our political system must seek to hold power accountable, wherever it resides. The global financial crisis demonstrates the catastrophic consequences that can arise when toxic levels of power build up in a capitalist economy.
We believe
transformative democratic reform must aim to create new sites of political and economic power in different locations and different sections of society
The more political power is dispersed the less likely it is to be captured by small and remote cliques of individuals or vested interests.
READ MORE: Democracy in Britain: Essays in honour of James Cornford
Entrenched and deepening patterns of political inequality along social and economic lines pose a clear danger to our democracy.
In particular, people who are older and wealthier are much more likely to vote than younger, poorer people. Because elected politicians are more responsive to the interests of the people who do vote, this creates a vicious cycle. As politicians pay less attention to their needs, younger and less well-off people feel more and more that they are being ignored, and so become less and less likely to vote at the next opportunity.
To tackle this growing political inequality radical measures are required to include the voices of the excluded in our democratic process.
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a form of compulsory voting, in which voting is compulsory for an individual's first eligible election
Voting once can create a good habit of voting in future. Also, by increasing participation among a younger demographic, compulsory first-time voting would force politicians to focus on a wider range of groups and needs in society.
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Political parties play a vital role in encouraging and enabling democratic participation. But they are in serious trouble: membership has collapsed making political parties – and the elites that run them – more remote and disconnected from the population at large. This creates a void in which populist parties and their anti-politics rhetoric are able to flourish.
We believe political parties must be revived. To do so, they must become broader, less tribal movements.
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a model of state funding that encourages them to reach out to the communities they serve
State funding would support parties' important activities, and also reduce the influence of 'big money' (from businesses or unions) in our political system.
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Some change in our traditional political structures at Westminster and Whitehall is required to ensure that the civil service is more responsive and accountable to ministers and parliament, while remaining professional and non-partisan.
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a greater role for the prime minister in appointing permanent secretaries, and stronger support for ministers
We believe senior civil servants should be directly accountable to parliament for the major work of their departments, and that ministerial offices should be extended to provide the resources that ministers need to do a good job.
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Adopted by Coalition government, June 2013
Dispersing power means bringing a wider range of participants into direct contact with our democratic processes, including people from all parts of the country and all sections of society.
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expansion of initiatives, like citizens' assemblies, that ensure the voice of ordinary citizens is heard in political decision-making
Decentralising power means devolving responsibilities and decisions to local areas that the people who live there actually identify with.
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directly elected mayors are the best means of holding local power accountable
A strong democracy will recognise the diversity of nations, cities, towns and communities that make up the United Kingdom.
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a model of enhanced devolution, which we call 'devo more', that meets the aspirations of the people of the devolved nations and preserves the integrity of the UK
This model would hand over additional powers and responsibilities to the devolved parliaments and provide a clear alternative to independence in Scotland.
READ MORE: Devo more and welfare: Devolving benefits and policy for a stronger union
Endorsed by Scottish Labour & Scottish Lib-Dems, March 2013
In line with enhanced devolution, England needs to be given greater recognition within our political and constitutional arrangements.
We propose
a set of discrete England-only processes within the Westminster parliament and the decentralisation of power across England's towns and communities
Partially adopted by the McKay Commission, March 2013
READ MORE: England and the Union: How and why to answer the West Lothian question
At the same time, we believe the strengthening of English identity is a social and cultural phenomenon that should be recognised and celebrated, to support England's political role and to counter expressions of Englishness based on nationalism or exclusion.
READ MORE: England and its two unions: The anatomy of a nation and its discontents
We support
a clear in/out referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union
There is a strong democratic imperative to hold an in/out EU referendum. It would also provide an invaluable opportunity and stimulus for pro-European supporters to make the case for the UK's continuing membership.


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The Munitions Investigation
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Reprinted from The Journal of the National Education Association September, 1935 Issued by the National Council for Prevention of War 532 Seventeenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 5c for single copy; 3c in quantities The Munitions Investigation Honorable Gerald P. Nye United States Senator from North Dakota Senator Gerald P. Nye is one of the great orators of our day. This outstanding address which he delivered at Denver should be brought to the attention of ministers, editors, and other influential citizens. It should be studied in churches, schools, and community forums. President Smith, Governor McNutt, officers, ladies and gentlemen of the Association: I come to you upon a subject which I would rather discuss with you than with any other group in all the world. I am going to try to follow your wishes as to time tonight, but I want to say at the outset that man cannot, dealing with the conviction which has become that of the seven members of the United States Senate who for something more than eighteen months have been in constant investigation of the influences, the ways, and the ambitions of the makers of the munitions of war, be very brief. I was wrapped in admiration of the oratory tonight of Governor McNutt when he pictured the situation existing elsewhere in this world, where a false and insane leadership has put entire populations of people under the most distressing situations, apparently wholly unmindful of their feelings or their rights. And while we may be feeling sorry for the people of other lands, I wonder if we hadn't better save a little of that sorrow for ourselves as Americans [applause]. I saw America sixteen years ago firm with high resolve that it would never, Never, NEVER let recur that experience that the nation had just come thru, and I see that same America today, with its various classes of citizens who are saying, where men can hear: "Maybe what this world needs, maybe what we need to get out of this depression is another little war." We have, I fear, drawn the blinds pretty tight, so that we do not see too clearly what is right and best and what is really behind our terrible economic difficulties today. I am reminded that perhaps we are in much the same position as that character was who never had much religion until they carried him to the hospital for his first operation. Then he did become upset discovering that he was going to have to go under the anesthetic and to submit to a rather serious operation. He wondered what his chances of recovery were going to be and he began to think how little deserving he was of anything more than the fires of Hades, and he pled with his doctors and with the nurses for the assurance that he wanted — that he would come out from under the anesthetic, that the operation would be a success. He went under the anesthetic, underwent the operation, was carried to his room, and as he awakened, and as he sought to get the words out over his dry lips, he turned to the nurse and then turned back to the windows — or where he thought the windows ought to be in his room — and when he could speak he said to the nurse, "Why have you drawn the blinds so close?" And the nurse said, "Well, the doctors were very much afraid of the reaction that might be yours upon awakening. There is a very severe fire blazing in the building across the street, so we took this precaution lest you would fear the operation had not been successful." [laughter.] Sixteen years ago civilization raised its face and its hands heavenward and said: "Never, Never, NEVER again will we permit an experience like this four years of war to be visited upon this earth." Fathers and mothers who had given of their own flesh and blood in that struggle managed on that day of armistice to summon a smile and to say: "Maybe the sacrifice was worthwhile after all, because this was a great war; it was a worthwhile war; it was a war to make the world safe for democracy." Sixteen years have followed that war to make the world safe for democracy — and democracy is upon thinner ice than it has ever skated before [applause]. In the very shadow of that war to end war, we find this world more madly racing into the jaws of another war than it ever raced in times before. We came out of the war with what all wars leave in their wake — a depression. Let us not fool ourselves into believing that this depression that we are still in is traceable to anything other as the mighty factor, than four years of war [applause]. If the depression is of long duration, if it is exceedingly stubborn, let us know that it is only a reflection of the costliness, the wastefulness, and the stubbornness of four years of war [applause]. Oh, we are wishing these days that we but had the means with which we could go forth and do for mankind those things that mankind needs done. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University has pointed out what we might do if we had what four years of war cost this world. If we had that cost we could go forth; build homes costing $2500 apiece; equip them with $1000 worth of furniture; build them on five-acre plots of ground costing one hundred dollars an acre; and give such a home, scot-free, to every family that is resident today in Russia, and in Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, Australia, Canada, and in the United States; and have enough money left so that every city of twenty thousand people or more in all those same lands could have a two million dollar hospital, a three million dollar library, and a ten million dollar university. And after doing that, there would be a sufficient balance left so that if we invested a part of it so wisely as to bring us a return of 5 percent per year, that return would be sufficient to enable us to pay salaries of $1000 apiece to 125,000 teachers and 125,000 more nurses, and then we would have enough left to go into Germany and [An address before the National Education Association, Denver, Colorado, July 4, 1935.]
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Sichuan Red Oil Wontons (红油抄手)
The wonton has to be one of the most versatile food ever to be created. First of all, the stuffing, which is traditionally seasoned minced pork, can also be a combination of shrimp and pork, ala Cantonese style shrimp wontons. Or have leeks added, which is a popular Northern Chinese style. Then there is the cooking method. The traditional way is to boil and serve in a soup, such as the regular wonton soup. But it can also be deep-fried and served with dipping sauce. And then there's the Sichuan style, where the wontons are boiled, drained and then serve in a spicy chili oil black vinaigrette sauce. These are called Sichuan Red Oil Wontons.
Sichuan Red Oil Wontons are more popularly known as Red Oil Chao Shou (紅油抄手). When literally translated, Chao Shou means 'crossed hands' or 'arms folded'. The name may have originated from its similarity to the way people might fold their arms across their chests during the cold weather in Sichuan, which is exactly how the two lower corners of the wonton are folded after it's been shaped into a triangle, crossed over the meat filled mid section.
This tantalizing little appetizer is appealing anytime, especially during cold weather. One bite of the savory wonton accompanied by the heat of the chili oil is enough to warm the very cockles of your heart.
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19 comments... read them below or add one
You really need a visual for wrapping the wontons. I just don't get it!
As instructed in the recipe step 1-7, there is also a visual mentioned, pg. 2. picture gallery, picture #2.
ooo sounds so delicious!
i am go for days with wonton! Let it be in any form or any shape or any fillings. This is making me crave for some wonton now.
Another fantastic recipe! I used to have these at a place called Grandview in Burlingame, CA. These are exactly the same as I remember. Thank you Rasa.
are you on pinterest? you should :)
I like picture #4…drowned in chilli oil…it's making me hungry!
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I love the recipe of the Sichuan Spicy Chili Oil. Can you tell me it's shelf life if I keep it in the fridge?
I usually store the chili oil in an air tight glass jar up to 3-4 months, it still taste great.
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My family doesn't eat pork, is it possible to use a shrimp filling? Or would it be better to use a pork substitute?
Thank you for sharing the technique for folding these wontons – they look absolutely amazing! I love making and eating wontons – so do my family & friends. Now I have some new dipping sauces to add to them. Thanks for the inspiration
now i got to make my own wonton, and im so glad that i dont have to go malls just to have this.thank you for sharing!
I love your website!
Thanks again for another great recipe. My friends love them!
Thanks for the recipe!
Instead of boiling, is it ok to steam the dumplings? If so how long would be suitable to cook the wonton wrapper and the pork mixture inside?


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Le Perigord
- Address:
405 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022Neighborhood:
Midtown East
- Cuisine:
FrenchPrice: $50 and over
Le Perigord
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://leperigord.com/
- Phone: (212) 755-6244
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Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm;
Dinner: Monday - Sunday 5:30pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: French
- Executive Chef: Joël Benjamin
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
- Special Events: Located in the heart of New York, Le Périgord offers the opportunity to host an event in the French tradition. Our back room offers a private venue for up to 40 guests and our main dining room is available for an even larger crowd. Our attention to detail, excellent service and premier French cuisine will ensure your event is unforgettable.For lunch or for dinner, Le Périgord is the perfect venue or your private event.
Le Périgord hosts birthday parties, corporate luncheons, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, retirement parties, and more. Our midtown Manhattan location means we're easily accessible to all of your guests from New York, New Jersey, Westchester, and Long Island. At the heart of our hospitality lies the elegant French cuisine and large selection of wine that Le Périgord is famous for. From the first bite of appetizer to the last taste of our soufflé, you're in for a treat.
For more information, please contact us at (212) 755-6244.
Getting there
- Cross Street: 1st Avenue
- Public Transit: Subway:
6 train to 51st Street
E and M trains to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street
The M50, M15, M57 and M31 buses all stop near Le Périgord.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Parking Details: Street parking is available nearby on 51st, 52nd and 53rd Streets. See http://goo.gl/QWybD2 .
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Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary under the ownership of Georges Briguet, since 1964 Le Périgord has offered classic French cuisine in an elegant setting in midtown Manhattan. Recently renovated, Le Périgord is a premier destination for French cuisine in New York. The New York Times calls it "a French restaurant the way French restaurants used to be," complete with white tablecloths and exemplary service from wait staff in tuxedos.Continued
Besides tableside service of Dover sole, duck à l'orange and rack of lamb, the traditional menu also includes such staples as individual beef Wellington, pike quenelles, coquilles St. Jacques and kidneys in mustard sauce. And don't forget to leave room for the fabulous soufflés and the legendary "temptation trolley" of desserts, which always includes such timeless favorites as tarte Tatin, chocolate mousse and floating islands. The extensive, award-wining wine list includes a fine selection of old and recent vintages at sensible prices.
Besides tableside service of Dover sole, duck à l'orange and rack of lamb, the traditional menu also includes such staples as individual beef Wellington, pike quenelles, coquilles St. Jacques and kidneys in mustard sauce. And don't forget to leave room for the fabulous soufflés and the legendary "temptation trolley" of desserts, which always includes such timeless favorites as tarte Tatin, chocolate mousse and floating islands. The extensive, award-wining wine list includes a fine selection of old and recent vintages at sensible prices.
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Le Perigord reviews from OpenTable diners
104 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food4.2Service4
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (56)neighborhood gem (42)fit for foodies (34)romantic (34)great for lunch (32)notable wine list (18)good for groups (7)great for brunch (5)hot spot (2)late-night find (2)great for outdoor dining (1)kid-friendly (0)Show More
- Excellent executionMarcVIPDined on 11/15/2014Traditional French cuisine, executed with very good quality and taste. Our first visit, and we will return. Note: this is one of very few restaurants that will serve you an individual portion of Filet prepared a la Wellington (my experience is others require "for 2 persons). The Wellington was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A New York ClassicHarryDined on 10/26/2014This is a restaurant that has never disappointed us. The Dover sole is my favorite. The first courses are always well-prepared and expertly served.Special Features:
- EastsiderVIPDined on 10/24/2014In its 50th anniversary year, Le Perigord provides a rare excursion to the great French cuisine of the mid 20th century, updated for 21st century palates. Great quenelles, calf's liver, and the lightest Grand Marnier soufflé ever made ab extraordinary meal on our last visit.Special Features:
- Authentic French foodJenniferVIPDined on 10/20/2014I love going to Le Perigord for a meal, when I have the time. The lunch prix fixe is a steal at $32 per person, and the food is consistently good. The only issue is that service is fairly slow and so you will have to set aside about 2.5 hours for lunch.Special Features:
- Is this Paris?francophileDined on 10/17/2014Classic french cuisine, absolutely fabulous food, Julie Child would love it. Dated decor, but who cares. The service was top notch, very personal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- useless123Dined on 9/23/2014would not recommend. Veal reheated, serv ice inadequate, tip for headwaiter chutzpe .There are plenty of retaurants that will do better for those high prices
- The last of its kindMpspVIPDined on 9/20/2014Where to go to get beef Wellington or quenelle in a lobster sauce? Delectable tarts, mousse, cakes from a dessert trolley?i don't know of anyplace else in New York anymore where this classic dining experience exists. And it is not sad or dated: everything is fresh and bright and warm and,you feel special and indulged. This is a places best enjoyed by people who love to eat, enjoy rich sauces and not counting calories, at least while there. Yes you can eat salad or simple grilled fish with berries for dessert but a waste; I can't wait for the venison to arrive!Special Features:
- Consistent good performancesuttonplaceVIPDined on 9/18/2014Le Perigord provides very good food with excellent service on a consistent basis. They never disappoint. It is avery comfortable setting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still KickinggourmayVIPDined on 9/16/2014Le Perigord is one of two top end classic French cuisine restaurants left in NYC - the other La Grenouille. It is to be enjoyed before it's too late. Celebrating its 50th anniversary.Special Features:
- JoeyDined on 9/13/2014The food was great from appetizer to dessert. The service was impeccable. The waiters were exceedingly attentive and gracious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant eveningnightoutDined on 8/16/2014A very pleasant dinner. We will dine there again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New York Institutiongws58VIPDined on 8/15/2014Le Perigord is a New York City stalwart of French Cuisine and throw back to a time when simple, fine French fare was the norm. Then came "le nouvelle cuisine", architectural presentation, star chefs and egocentric owners! When I visit Le Perigord (where I have stopped in from time to time since I was a teenager!) I feel like time has stood still. The same classic food, the same staff, the same décor. I try to get there during Restaurant Week (month?) because it is such a bargain as this is a pricey place. Some in my party were less than completely happy with their choice but I enjoyed every bite and a sweet and engaging Captain made this visit special and enjoyable.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Old favorite still reliableeastsoutalotVIPDined on 8/15/2014This restaurant has been around a long time and ALWAYS pleases - good service, nice presentation, good food and an atmosphere inducive to discussion with your eating companions.Special Features:
- Excellent ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/15/2014I am thoroughly impressed with Le Perigord. Every course I ordered was delicious, the service was fast and the waiters were very attentive to us. The restaurant had a very clean and calm atmosphere. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant!Special Features:
- Restaurant week 2014KaylaDined on 8/15/2014The ambiance of the restaurant was good with a hint of 80's offices furniture. The crowd was a mix of older people and group of working adults. The food was fabulous(highly recommend the veal kidney and lamb chops for entrees). They have excellent serving waiters. They are very attentive and know their food well(good recommendation). The service speed was just right without the feeling of being chased. Overall, I think it would be a good place to come for high service french food.Special Features:
- Old School FrenchtastymateVIPDined on 8/14/2014Great classic French restaurant. Most of these old-school places are disappearing, but this one lives on. It's hard to find top notch, formal, and professional service, and they have it here. Definitely worth a visit.
- unknownDined on 8/14/2014My guest and I truly enjoyed the food and the wine. Service was confused because we kept being served by different staff. It is very old school, but worth the visit.Special Features:
- Restaurant week gemCathieVIPDined on 8/14/2014We had a fantastic celebratory lunch at Le Perigord during restaurant week. I will definitely return, even without the restaurant week deal. The banquette we sat at faced outward to the lovely restaurant; the waitstaff were very attentive, and the food was top notch.Special Features:
- Avoid Restaurant Week MenuBoomerWoman1948Dined on 8/13/2014My husband called the Restaurant Week menu selections airline food. The dessert were better. Also,very poor service.
- ladybugVIPDined on 8/13/2014One of the really nice thing about ale Perigord, in addition to their very good cuisine, is that you can actually "dine" and talk with your companions.
- ruthie66Dined on 8/13/2014Service and greeting were very casual. No one was at front to seat you. Many empty tables. We were not asked if we even had a reservation. We pointed to a banquet table in the back and were able to sit there. Service was of the old French style, captain taking order and served by long standing older waiters in white jackets. No give or take either way or chat. Food was excellent and realize restaurant has been in business for 50 years, but patrons should be treated a little warmly, or that might be only for long term clientele, not just restaurant week subscribers.Special Features:
- foodieDined on 8/13/2014Excellent! Classic French Food, Service and Ambience. 5 Stars! All 4 of usSpecial Features:
- TrvladyOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/13/2014We were a group of six ex-coworkers that had not seen each other in over 20 years. We could not have picked a better place. We had a wonderful lunch and were not hurried one bit to finish our meal, in fact we closed the place while they were getting ready for the dinner service. I highly recommend this wonderful old world restaurant. You don't see service like this any more.Special Features:
- AlCasDined on 8/13/2014excellent food, restaurant week menu outstanding value, service impeccable.Special Features:
- Poor Service and Over the HillPVDinerVIPDined on 8/12/2014Went for dinner with my wife, daughter and a family friend. Food was good not great and would not prompt me to write a review either way. But the service was atrocious --- had to all but beg for someone to take our order and then another 20 minute begging exercise to order a bottle of wine. Given the number of vibrant, creative restaurants in New York where the owner is anxious to earn your business, the chef yearning to prove he is a culinary star and the server aiming for a good tip, why anyone would go to drab, out dated, mediocre Le Perigord is beyond me.
- Great Old World French RestaurantLilyVIPDined on 8/12/2014This was my first time at Le Perigord and I will definitely return. Everything was outstanding.Special Features:
- must try their lambmadame2828VIPDined on 8/12/2014Not too many places that does lamb perfectly, but they sure did when I was there, food was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No thanks!Luv2EatVIPDined on 8/11/2014Service was so slow and the food was lacking, needless to say, we would not return.
- Keeps on TickingmisstheclassicsVIPDined on 8/11/2014Although there was mild slippage on recent prior visits, seems to have returned to its old self. Just celebrated 50 years in business -- a not so easy task today -- and is undergoing renovations (8-2014). Service superb and food extremely good, well prepared and presented. A bit busier than usual (even for restaurant week visits - which this was), but still able to conduct a conversation although noise level up slightly with bigger crowd.Special Features:
- Our "go to" French restaurant!OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/10/2014We had a delightful birthday party dinner at Le Perigord with really good French food and excellent service. You have the experience of fine French dining at Le Perigord.Special Features:
- Best.EllisDined on 8/10/2014Very nice people. My french wasn't too good but I don't think they mind. I made a mistake for not dressing nicer because i was out all day. Fancy fancy restaurant ~Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/10/2014My wife and I had dinner with two friends. The NYC Restaurant Week menu is excellent. We all enjoyed our dinner there. The restaurant is very reliable and quiet. Each of us tried different appetizers, entrees and desserts, which were excellent. The restaurant was quite full but we were not hurried at all.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 8/10/2014Excellent as usual - menu and decor seem to have been upgradedSpecial Features:
- Don't Miss Eating @ Le PerigordstefanDined on 8/8/2014Even under the duress of Restaurant Week, the quality of their food and service shone through! After a brief wait, we were ushered to a lovely quiet table. The wine list ran the gamut (the Provencal Rose @ $45 was exquisite) and their pate de la maison was "incroyable." Diners now seem to gravitate to either noisy comfort food locales or overpriced minimalist "outhere" cuisine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with classic French cuisine and it's great here. All you naysayers, should give it a try. We'll be back. Merci BienSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Romantic and deliciousTryingNYCcuisineDined on 8/8/2014We enjoyed a romantic Friday night dinner at Le Perigord! We were treated beautifully, from initial seating through to leaving. We were not rushed, we enjoyed some wine before even ordering our meal, and then enjoyed two delicious dinners - one off their restaurant week menu and one off the regular menu. The food was a delight to the eye as well as the palate and the ambiance, while crowded, did not encroach on our enjoyment.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SunnyDined on 8/8/2014Service was okay, however the food was way below expectation.
- DisappointingLOULOUVIPDined on 8/8/2014We went for Restaurant Week dinner. The pate was delicious, the tart wasn't special. My chicken was dry and the crab cakes nothing special. The frozen souffle was very good and the fruit tart was good, but not exceptional.Special Features:
- Everything was perfect!ElizabethDined on 8/8/2014It was a Restaurant Week lunch. We were celebrating the 68th wedding anniversary of special friends, during Restaurant Week. They were charmed. My request for a table near the door, so they would not have to walk too far, was accommodated. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. A lovely fruit tart with a lit candle was brought to them in addition to the dessert they'd ordered. We would go back in a NY minute.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OverratedLuv2eatDined on 8/7/2014The food was very salty. We ordered the pate that was blah. The crabcakes and my salmon dish were very salty. The waiters were very hard to get a hold of. We sat there waiting for the check and then for our card back for at least 20 minutes.Special Features:
- Great lunchCharlieontheflyDined on 8/7/2014I ate lunch here during Restaurant Week. Appetizer was chef pate with ratatouille. Main course was lamb with artichokes. Desert was white and dark chocolate mousse with Grand Marnier sauce. Everything was delicious. Although the restaurant was full, the food came out quickly.Special Features:


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(Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls)
Catch your breath as you feel the ghosts of the past in the incredible maze of ancient tunnels buried deep beneath the streets of Buenos Aires.
A private guided tour will lead you through this remarkable 3000-square-meter labyrinth of underground tunnels as you learn the many ancient myths that endeavor to explain their mysterious construction. Above ground, hop aboard a bicycle for a guided tour of the magnificent colonial architecture that abounds in Buenos Aires, including the Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar and the elaborate mausoleums of Recoleta Cemetery where Eva Peron lies in rest. See more of this wonderful country on a trip to Iguazu Falls where you'll stand in awe of the grand scale of this natural wonder that divides the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
From the passion of a Tango performance to the cobbled streets and artist studios of San Telmo, you'll discover the rich personalities of the many different boroughs of Buenos Aires. Your premium accommodation in Buenos Aires has been selected for its proximity to the museums, art galleries and parks that compose its cultural heart, and as you travel to Iguazu Falls, historic cityscapes are replaced with panoramic views of majestic waterfalls hidden deep within remote rainforest.
Please note that the cost of regional and international air has not yet been included in your quotation. Air experts are standing by to help. Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
NOTE: Brazilian Visa is mandatory: A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.
The Argentine National Immigration Directorate (DNM) has launched an online method of payment to enable payment of the reciprocity fee via credit card. Travellers can now pay this fee through the Provincia Pagos payment system. US, Australian and Canadian citizens can pay the reciprocity fee before entering Argentina by accessing the following websites: www.provinciapagos.com.ar and www.migraciones.gov.ar.
How can I pay the Reciprocity Fee Online?
1.Register at www.provinciapagos.com.ar and obtain an entry code. 2.Complete the form including personal and credit card details . This information and the entry code will be sent electronically to the DNM. 3.After payment is processed, print the receipt. 4.Upon arrival in Argentina, go to the DNM Office and present the printed receipt. 5.The receipt will be scanned by DNM staff and the data will be validated to enable entry to Argentina.
Subject to change without notice.
A private transfer between the airport (International) and city of Buenos Aires with a professional driver and an English-speaking guide is provided.
Meet your private guide and transportation at your hotel for a half-day tour of Buenos Aires including its ancient passages. The recently discovered ancient tunnels of Buenos Aires are one of the city's best kept secrets. Depart for Plaza de Mayo, the city's founding site and genuine starting point of Buenos Aires' urban development. Next is trendy San Telmo, a former enclave for local aristocracy. In San Telmo you'll get to visit one of the recently unearthed ancient subterranean tunnels, a part of a 3,000 sqm. labyrinth below the streets of San Telmo, made up of a long corridor with vaulted ceilings and display cabinets exhibiting many items and utensils recovered during the excavation. From ancient times, many myths have been created around the tunnels: people said they witnessed secret encounters, disappearances, murders or even political conspiracies.
Other areas that are included in your tour include La Boca, (which was strongly shaped by the working class Italian immigrants, with its make shift houses made from scrap materials found in local shipyards), Puerto Madero - Buenos Aires' latest and most sophisticated neighborhood, and La Recoleta, where a short stop is made at the gorgeous Plaza San Martín, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, (the city's second oldest church), and the celebrated Recoleta Cemetery, an imposing labyrinth of ornate graves and mausoleums where some of the most important characters of Argentina's political and cultural life (including Eva Peron) are buried. The last stop on the tour is at the area known as Palermo Woods. Next to the woods lie the splendid palaces built by the wealthy classes in the early 20th century to rival with Paris. After having gained deep insight in this culturally rich city, you will be returned to your hotel.
This bike tour with your private English-speaking guide is without doubt the most interesting and entertaining way to get to know Buenos Aires. Learn about its history while riding on the bike paths and experiencing the bustling surroundings. You will visit the main quarters: El Puerto, la Reserva Ecológica, La Boca, San Telmo, Plaza San Matrín and much, much more. Your guide will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel.
A visit to Buenos Aires would be incomplete without a tango show. Tonight enjoy a tango show along with dinner at La Esquina de Carlos Gardel. A shared pick up from your hotel to the tango show is provided.
Watch as professional Tango dancers take over the room; sliding heels along the floor and whipping their feet while they enchanting the audience with the romance and heat of this dance. The Argentine Tango has drawn its influences from all regions and settings, and is famous for its fusion of styles and combination of world dance techniques. Embrace this authentic dance in the place where it originated, as you enjoy dinner and drinks. Experience the unique sexual magnetism of the tango performed by some of the best Tango dancers and singers. The dance's origins are traced back to the 1880's, and its birthplace being the suburbs, account for its deep malevolent, sexual and violent contents. Tango is – and has always been – a vital expression combined with a particular form of breathing, dressing, talking, and loving of the "porteños". While watching this spectacular show, let yourself be spoiled with the subherb dinner service and the most delightful typical Argentine and international dishes. The specialty here is the prime beef, which is at its best when accompanied by the excellent local wines offered in this charming venue. A wonderful orchestra compliments the tango dancers and give you the opportunity to discover the secret of Buenos Aires's music. At the end of the evening, your driver will bring you back to your hotel. The transport is a shared service.
A private airport transfer with a professional driver and English-speaking guide is included (between Buenos Aires' hotels and domestic airport or vice versa)
Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.
Enjoy a private transfer between the airport and Iguazu in the company of an English-speaking guide, and a private vehicle with a professional driver.
Enjoy a half day private guided tour to explore the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls. You will be picked up at your hotel and be driver over to the Brazilian National Park side of the falls, passing the Brazilian boarder. You will have the opportunity to look at some authentic Brazilian hand-made crafts, before starting the short drive through a subtropical, lush jungle growing spectacular palm trees and lianas, to the start of the Iguazu Falls Walk. When you arrive at the beginning of the path, take some time to marvel at the panoramic view of the enormous Iguazú Falls emerging in front of you, conveying their spectacular magnificence. Your personal guide will take you to the 1,200 meters long footbridge to order to experience this natural wonder from a different perspective. You will discover that these falls, although they belong to Argentina, can only be seen from the Brazilian side. Take a panoramic elevator to get an even more impressive sight of the Iguazú Falls. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel.
NOTE: A Brazilian Visa is required for all travelers wishing to enjoy the Brazilian side of the falls tour - this visa is the traveler's responsibility.
A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.
Experience the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls from Misiones, the area which borders Brazil. After being picked up by your English-speaking guide and private vehicle, you will be transferred to Iguassu Park to take a train to the walkways. Marvel at the Iguassu Falls as you make your way along the path system. Stop by "Devil's Throat" and get up close to the falls. At the end of the tour you will return to your hotel.
Enjoy a private transfer between Buenos Aires International and Domestic airports (or vice versa) with private driver and English-speaking guide.
Loi Suites Recoleta is located in the most elegant area of the city, at walking distance from museums, art galleries and shopping areas, historical architecture and beautiful parks. A tropical Winter Garden with swimming pool and restaurant complete the relaxing atmosphere anyone would wish for in an upscale hotel. International cuisine is also served in La Fuente restaurant, intimate and warm. Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel has 2 restaurants and also features a bar/lounge. The property provides room service during limited hours. This hotel features spa services and facial treatments. In addition to an indoor pool, Loi Suites Recoleta Hotel provides a sauna and a fitness facility. This property also offers valet parking, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff.
Not far from the center of town and just a short drive from the Iguazú Falls, the Panoramic Hotel stands tall and mighty. Its name derives from the incredible panoramic view of the meeting of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, dividing the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the Iguazú Riviera, it is the ideal setting to relax and enjoy this magical heaven in a true 5 star hotel. The guest rooms are all equipped with mini bar and WiFi internet, and sleek furnishings. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the Iguazú Riviera, it is the ideal setting to relax and enjoy this magical heaven in a true 5 star hotel.
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Christina Adams ,
April 21, 2014
"I know it's silly to give all 10's, obviously every trip has it's ups and downs, but if it hadn't been for our Kensington Tours planning, guides and drivers we would have been lost! It was wonderful to be out in a strange new environment yet know we had a safety net and a friendly face. The places we visited were awesome but I think we'll remember most the people that we met. Thank you and I'll send photos soon! Sincerely, Christina Adams"
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Frank Manna ,
April 21, 2014
"Our guided transfers were exceptionally accommodating even though our flights were considerably delayed. The Annavillanas Jungle Lodge was spectacular for location, accommodations and food. The Rio Carnival experience was unique and unforgettable and our seats were wonderful. Loved the location of our hotel in Rio.......right on the street of Copacabana Beach.......fantastic. "
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Vivian Jennings ,
April 21, 2014
"Very pleased with organization. Not having to worry about connections or arrangements is wonderful. Great selection with hotels, Coral 1 and Napo Wildlife. Kensington puts all the details together to ensure a wonderful trip. Highly recommend the Galapagos and Amazon. "
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Daniel More ,
April 21, 2014
"All was great. Guides were knowledgeable, personable, friendly... that's what really made the trip."
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Marlin Barad ,
April 21, 2014
"Sofia, thank you for putting together a great trip. We certainly enjoyed ourselves very much. The planning and care was excellent. We hope we can do another trip with you all soon. Marlin Barad"
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Laura Iyer ,
January 10, 2014
"We just returned last night from our Patagonia adventure and we had the time of our lives! Everything turned out perfectly. Guides were fun, on time and informative. The excursions were great for an active family and, of course, amazing. I thought after the glacier trek it can't get any better - but it kept surprising me and amazing me. My personal favorite was the horseback riding. I thought afterwards after everything we have seen the bike tour would have to be a let down - NOPE - it also was so exciting and our guide was a hoot! Meals were amazing and after so many active excursions no guilt in pigging out. I am so happy we took a little risk and went out of the way with our vacation this year. We will have this with us for a life time.
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Catherine Dudley ,
January 10, 2014
"GREAT trip! We were very pleased with every aspect that Brandi set up for us including the tour of Quito and environs. Our guide spoke excellent English, the driver was courteous and we felt safe and well-informed throughout the day. We're still going through the 500+ photos that I took and the 1700+ photos that my son took. Galapagos was a fabulous trip and the Eclipse was a terrific way to navigate the islands.
South America
Mark Dornfeld ,
November 11, 2013
"My wife and I had a wonderful trip, we really enjoyed ourselves. All the accommodations that you booked for us were exceptional and our drivers and guides were lovely. We had great weather the whole trip and only lost one activity due to high winds. As you know this is a beautiful part of the world so my camera was snapping all the time. We would definitely use your services in the future for this type of travel. Thanks for all you help and expertise........be well.....m.d."
South America
Jack Gregory ,
November 11, 2013
"Dear Sofia
I wanted to give you a little feedback on our recent trip to Peru.
In a word – EXCELLENT – especially the high quality people you work with in Peru. We have taken tours all over the world, S. Africa, France, England, Vietnam, China to name just a few, and the service we received in Peru was far beyond and of the other experiences we have had. The attention to detail was very much appreciated, picking us up at the airport, taking us back to the airport and complete, hassle free, handling of all our details truly made this a stress free experience.
Special thanks to:
-The entire reservation system and the people I came in contact with that process...every detail accounted for
-The people that looked after us in Lima
-Andre, the young man in Cusco who faithfully phoned every night just to make sure the day went well, my wife was well and that we knew what we had to do the next day.
-The Sumaq hotel in Aquas Calientes...you can tell the level of service by the details...I watched a waitress hold a high stool for a lady to prevent her from tipping backwards as she got on the stool, the lady didn't even know the waitress did it....that's client care.
-Especially Mariela, the tour guide in Cusco...highly knowledgeable, passionate, personable and shows great care for the people she guides.
South America
Hainsworth Sherry ,
November 05, 2013
Clients were very impressed. Guides were amazing and accommodation was beyond expectations. They will definitely travel with you again and they have highly recommended Kensington Tours.
Hope I can work with you again the in the near future.
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Start out by sorting through the crayon box and gather all the broken ones in a dish (you can buy a new box of crayons if you don't have broken ones). This is best done with all the same brand of crayon since some contain a higher content of wax/paraffin. The "cheap" crayons tend to separate color from paraffin and all the paraffin rises to the top leaving a transparent film on top.
Use your heavy-duty detail knife to make a vertical slice through the layer of paper to make the task of peeling it off much easier. Pile the peeled ones into a new container so you can watch your unpeeled pile dwindle and your peeled pile multiply. If you have a ton to unpeel you'll love the visual of seeing the progress you've made.
Use your heavy-duty detail knife to cut the crayons into pieces approximately ¼" long. You can do this right on your craft mat; just know that you'll have a bit of a mess to clean up. The magic erasers work beautifully for clean-up. If you aren't into messes on your craft mat, I recommend purchasing a cutting board from the dollar store to devote only for crafting.
Place your chopped up crayons into mini-muffin tins or shaped silicone molds making sure your crayons are level with the pain OR below. Do not pile them higher than level with the top surface or they will ooze everywhere, including the bottom of your oven. Also keep in mind that your silicone mold will no longer be safe for food consumption after making crayons in them as they will leave a residue. If you want shaped crayons, but not necessarily rainbow, you can place broken bits of like colors in each cavity as shown with the fish mold.
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Fennel, in addition to being a kitchen herb and flavoring, is a carminative and acts to depress the appetite. In ancient times, it was believed that fennel had the power to restore sight.
The volatile oils are responsible for most of the medicinal properties in fennel. The carminative action is primarily explained by stimulation of the gastrointestinal mucous membrane. This in turn stimulated the pancreas to increase its secretions and results in better and quicker digestion of food and less flatulence. The stimulated mucous membrane also results in the production of mucous which acts to isolate intestinal flora from oligosaccharides and other feed stock used by bacteria to produce gas.
The expectorant, diuretic and general tonic (stimulant) properties are also described as irritations which stimulate specific purging of organs. The mechanism of its spasmolytic effect on smooth muscles is probably due to its flavonoid content, and has been shown to be efficacious in studies with experimental animals. Many essential oils in fennel are antimicrobial. Alpha-pinene, for example, found in fennel is a major constituent of turpentine.
Contains aromatic compounds that stimulate the production of digestive fluids, relieve inflammation, are antiseptic, make one breath deeply and more often and increase the flow of urine. It has been used to treat indigestion, dyspepsia, anorexia, colic, flatulence, coughs and colds.
Fennel was cultivated by the ancient Romans for its aromatic fruits (seeds) and succulent, edible shoots, and was well known to the ancient herbalists. Pliny has much faith in its medicinal properties, according no less than 22 remedies to it. He observed that serpents eat it "when they cast their old skins, and they sharpen their sight with the juice by rubbing against the plant." Many of the old herbals uphold this trait of its strengthening effect on the sight.
Its primary use, however, was culinary, and its unique flavor and aroma helped overcome the taste and smell of tainted meats and fish, as well as their impact on the digestive system.
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"One good old custom is not yet left off, viz., to boil Fennel with fish, for it consumes the phlegmatic humour which fish most plentifully afford and annoy the body with, though few that use it know wherefore they do it. It benefits this way, because it is an herb of Mercury, and under Virgo, and therefore bears antipathy to Pisces. Fennel expels wind, provokes urine, and eases the pains of the stone, and helps to break it. The leaves or seed boiled in barley water and drunk, are good for nurses, to increase their milk and make it more wholesome for the child. The leaves, or rather the seeds, boiled in water, stayeth the hiccup and taketh away nausea or inclination to sickness. The seeds and the roots much more help to open obstructions of the liver, spleen, and gall, and thereby relives the painful and windy swellings of the spleen, and the yellow jaundice, as also the gout and cramp. The seed is of good use in medicines for shortness of breath and wheezing, by stopping of the lungs. The roots are of most use in physic, drinks and broths, that are taken to cleanse the blood, to open obstructions of the liver, to provoke urine, and amend the ill colour of the face after sickness, and to cause a good habit through the body; both leaves, seeds, and roots thereof, are much used in drink, or broth, to make people more lean that are too fat. A decoction of the leaves and root is good for serpent bites, and to neutralize vegetable poison, as mushrooms, etc."
King's American Dispensatory describes it as carminative, stimulant, galactagogue, diuretic, and suggested its use in flatulent colic, and as a corrigent of unpleasant medicines. May be used in amenorrhea and suppressed lactation.
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One of Fennel's greatest attributes is its ability to make the unpleasant taste of many herbs more tolerable, particularly to children's taste buds. Its aromatic quality also gives it some activity as a "catalyst" for other herbs.
On account of its aromatic and carminative properties, Fennel fruit (seed) is used in any purgative and laxative formulas to offset their tendency to intestinal griping. Fennel water has properties similar to those of Anise and Dill water, and mixed with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and simple syrup, these waters constitute the classic 'Gripe Water,' used to correct the colic and flatulence in infants.
...Fennel is one of the plants that is said to be disliked by fleas, and the powdered herb has the effect of driving away fleas from kennels and stables.
Fennel is most commonly known as a sweet cooking spice, however, both the seed and the leaves are used for their medicinal value. Fennel is a good example of cooking with herbs to flavor food for additional nutrition as well as giving healthy benefits.
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Caution: These are not like the Fennel seeds you may find on a spice rack in a supermarket. This is much fresher and more effective.
Uses: Fennel seeds are a spice. For that reason, we keep it in the kitchen as all other food ingredients. It's mostly used for internal applications: teas, tinctures, capsules, food recipes, etc. Our two favorite uses are in teas and meals. Like many other bulk herbs, we add it to many dishes (salads, meat dishes, soups, stews, etc.) in small amounts for added nutrition and fiber without affecting the flavor. Fennel can be used to benefit men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing) and children. It can be used as often as you would like.
Voice of Experience: Like most spices, Fennel seeds are a potent flavor enhancer. Use it often, but a little goes a long way. Chewing on a pinch of Fennel after a meal will not only taste good, it will also aid digestion, and freshen your breath.
Storage: It should be kept in an airtight container and stored in a dark, dry, and cool place. Refrigeration or freezing is not necessary.
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