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If you follow twitter: I took picutres of the whole meal.
I am talking about: The Ravenous Pig.
The first nite, we arrived, I called and they were booked solid.
I asked availability for the next nite and was told that they were booked solid as well.
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I was determined and on Saturday nite we took a risk and she said that the "first come first serve" section wasn't too bad. So off we went.
We scored as there was a cancellation and we got a table for two at 9 p.m. on a Saturday nite.
Service was efficient and friendly. Clearly our waiter liked his job. I asked if the patrons were local or tourists and he replied "local and some are very very regular". (also a good sign).
We had the gruyere biscuits with smoked sea salt, and truffle fries while we sipped beers we selected (all from microbreweries).
Then we had a salad called the Gathering...which was a hit. Just the right amount of crunch, acidity and flavor.
Then we split a ceviche made of cured tile fish with a cucumber sorbet, avocado, mint, cilantro...and I was in heaven.Someone in the kitchen knows what they are doing!!
Then we split a halibut with pureed celery root, and fennel..that looked as gorgeous as it tasted.
No dessert: No room.
It was an outstanding meal and now I know why its mentioned on chowhound over and over again.
Second Meal: Oceanaire.
A tourist - business - restaurant. Service was amazing. Food was OK..nothing spectacular.
My husbands salad (tomoto and red onion) was just that. We were a bit surprised.
We split a macademia crusted sea bass that I enjoyed very much.
The cheese cake - was creamy, fluffy and a perfect was to end the meal.
Third Meal: Tapas Tu Tu
A fun place indeed. Belly Dancers, Flamenco Dancers....every hour, paraded thru the aisles.
Sangria hit the spot. The decor is eclectic and its very casual.
I swear soon as we ordered, no more than 10 minutes later, our food arrived.
The pumpkin pizza was indeed "different" - but cant say that anything was outstanding.
Our waitress was lovely and the ktichen was beyond efficient but not sure if I would return for the food.
That sums up our trip.
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Based on the comic series of the same name, Kick-Ass, is about a teenage boy (played by cutie Aaron Johnson) who is inspired by his favorite comic superheroes to suit up and fight crime. After a few unsuccessful attempts, he gains fame, and eventually encounters other masked vigilantes and villains. The series is known for its satire of the superhero genre, and incorporates many nods to comic geeks and readers. The film's director, Matthew Vaughn (who also directed the film version of Neil Gaiman's Stardust), personally asked Mika to contribute to the soundtrack, and the end product is a very catchy number that ends with a rousing chorus that Mika literally belts from the rooftops. Though Mika may look like Clark Kent in the video, he unfortunately does not transform into Superman, which is a shame because I'm sure I'm not the only one who has dreamed of witnessing Mika undressing in a phone booth.
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WASHINGTON Jay Triano stuck to his guns Friday night and was rewarded with the best start of the year by his Raptors.
He wound up getting a pretty special finish too as the lead didnt last but the win came anyway as a determined Toronto squad overcame giving up a 15-point lead and won it in overtime 109-107 to snap a five-game losing skid.
It wasnt a particularly pretty game with both teams struggling to score for stretches in the game, but for a team that desperately needed a confidence boost, how it looked was really not a concern. And it certainly didnt lack for drama with the two squads going shot for shot througout the overtime.
In the end it was Hedo Turkoglu finally showing the Raptors some of that Mr. Fourth Quarter reputation he had in Orlando with a fall away jumper on an inbounds pass with just a couple of seconds left on the shot clock.
It was sweet redemption for the Turkish forward after he had missed a three at the end of regulation that would have won the game.
The Wizards had one more shot at it with eight seconds left but this time Arenas couldnt get past Washington native Jarrett Jack as his shot rolled out setting off a rarely seen Raptor celebration.
Triano spent the better part of the day pondering as many as three changes to his starting lineup and finally decided on none.
Had he given in to outside pressures to shuffle some of his starters to the bench, who knows how bad things could have been Friday.
All the starters did was jump out to a 20-5 lead. The bench?
Well, they struggled early on. By the time Triano got all five of his starters back in the game the 15-point lead was back down to five.
But while Triano neglected to go the lineup change route he did promise on-court changes of some kind.
About the only thing different, outside of a more determined and consistent effort, was his substitution pattern and that might have had more to do with the team in the midst of a four-game in five nights stretch than it was a response to the teams recent struggles.
No starter was on the floor for more than the first eight minutes with Andrea Bargnani the last starter to leave the court for a rest.
The Raptors held the Wizards to just 17 first quarter points, the best defensive first quarter the Raptors have had all year and the only time they have managed to keep an opponent under 20 in the first 12 minutes.
The 27 they scored wasnt the highest offensive output but the 10-point lead after the first quarter was the biggest lead they have enjoyed after one.
Chris Bosh led all Raptor scorers with 31 points and 16 rebounds comign back nicely from that un-Bosh like two point effort in Atlanta two nights earlier.
All five Raptors scored in double figures further redeeming Trianos faith in his starting five.
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People have been wondering when new superheroes are coming to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Marvel is teasing today that an Asgardian will be showing up on the TV series.
No, not that one.
Jaimie Alexander will once again suit up as the warrior Sif, this time for the small screen. After helping save the nine realms twice in Thor and Thor: The Dark World, Lady Sif once again returns to Midgard, but Marvel Studios isn't saying exactly why, or exactly when. All they'll say for now is "an upcoming episode."
Now, the DVD and Blu-ray for Thor: The Dark World comes to stores on February 25, 2014, so it would stand to reason we'd see Sif sometime around then, for maximum cross-promotion.
The news follows earlier guest star casting from ABC and Marvel this week, that Bill Paxton will be joining the cast for at least a four-episode run as a former colleague of Agent Coulson's: Agent John Garrett. In the comics, Garrett was severely injured, leading to cybernetic implants to keep him alive - and in the field. With Coulson's recent reveals, along with Michael Peterson's current status, those cybernetics could come into play on the show when he joins the cast, even if it's only for a month.


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Gaither formed another gospel group while attending Anderson College in 1956. The group was called the Bill Gaither Trio and consisted of Bill, his sister, Mary Ann, and his brother, Danny. In 1962, he married his wife Gloria, and the two began writing and recording music together. Today, Bill Gaither and Gloria Gaither have written over 500 songs and produced nearly fifty albums! The sales of Bill Gaither albums have been incredible, with over 20 million albums and DVDs sold. Bill and Gloria Gaither are the most successful gospel singer/songwriters of all time. One of Bill Gaither's best-known songs is "He Touched Me" (1963) because it was recorded by Elvis Presley. Additionally, "Because He Lives" (1970) and "The King is Coming" (2002) are also very popular songs by the artist. Notable Bill Gaither albums include Heaven (2003), Going Home (2003), and Church in the Wildwood (2005).
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I went to FedEx-Kinko's today to ship a bike in a cardboard bike box, and to my surprise, I was quoted $115 to ship from California to Florida! I mentioned to the clerk that the past I've typically spent $50-$60 shipping coast to coast, and his answer was that shipping costs have gone up due to gas prices, etc. I didn't have time to investigate further so I ended up forking over the money. Is that price typical nowadays, or could there perhaps been an error in measuring the box? Unfortunately, I didn't take down the measurements of the box before I had it shipped.
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That sounds like you had a thicker bike box.
About 6 weeks ago I shipped 2 bikes via fedex from NJ to MT (ground). The boxes were about 50x29x7. For ground shipments, Fedex no longer uses the OS1, OS2 (84 linear inches and 108 linear inches) classifications. They now use a set dimensional weight calculation for all packages over 5184 cubic inches. This calculation of dimensional weight is volume in cubic inches / 194.
For example, my packages were 10150 cubic inches, which comes to 52 lbs in dimensional weight. Had the boxes been 50x29x12 (a common bike box size) this would have come to 17400 cubic inches or ~90lbs dimensional weight.
The moral of the story- when shipping a bike, try to get the short dimension (thickness) as small as possible, as it has the greatest effect on your dimensional weight. Going from a 7" thick box, to a 12" thick box will almost double your shipping charges.
Oh, btw: with my box size, I paid $130 for both bikes, or about $65 per bike, fully insured.
I shipped a bike (it was a heavy mtb for a friend) from Virginia to California and it cost $130. That was several years ago.
The thing you are fighting here is the dimensional weight numbers the shipping companies use. I assume they measured the box? If you can find someone to ship it without putting in the box size (they don't check on ground shipments) the cost will be a fraction of what you paid.
I've had much better luck using the Postal Service. I shipped a bike from Tampa to Hawaii for $140
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The key is the size of the box. A 50x30x8 box cost around $65 to ship from PIT to SFO. But a 50x33x8 box cost $115. Almost twice the cost.
Whoa. I shipped mine via FEDEX in may for 57 bucks (not including the 300 dollars worth of damage they did to it and then begrudgingly paid for). I'm shipping it again (probably with UPS this time) next week and I'm hoping my lbs put it in a small box after reading this.
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As an adoption attorney for 30 years, I know first hand the struggles that adoptive families face to finance their adoption goals. Money should not stand in the way of securing a permanent home for a child and Gift of Adoption ensures that is not the case. Gift of Adoption is a phenomenal, grassroots organization with a big heart, low overhead, high accountability and the giver of many blessings. I wholeheartedly endorse the, Jeanne Trudeau Tate
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A new immigration reform amendment that's being proposed by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-V) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) could make it a lot tougher for firms to plan mass layoffs of U.S. workers if those companies have also hired foreign workers on visas.
The bi-partisan Sanders-Grassley amendment, which the senators hope to have "in the queue" for introduction before the Senate stops immigration reform debate, would require U.S. companies to certify to the Department of Labor that they haven't had any "mass layoffs" of American workers in the previous 12 months. If so, those companies would need to file visa petitions with the U.S. government to hire any new foreign worker, according to Warren Gunnels, senior policy advisor to Sanders.
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This is one of my favorite green teas because it is so easy. I brew it at ~160 for about a minute (less for additional steeps) and it is always delicious. It is pretty sweet in flavor, and has a very grassy, vegetal aroma. I thought I disliked sencha for awhile, before I tried this tea. I think there were two issues- not brewing correctly (too hot and ending up with a bitter brew) and using low-quality sencha. This is good stuff, and very well priced from Den's.
I have a blend I call Fruit Punch- it consists of mostly hibiscus, with a little bit of Adagio's Blood Orange, and a pinch of rose petals. The hibiscus has a very deep, tangy flavor. The orange sweetens it up a little, and the rose adds a nice floral touch. I love my "Fruit Punch" iced, but tonight I'm savoring it hot.


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Here at The National Archives we're really lucky to have beautiful grounds and it's great to get outside at lunchtime to see what's happening around the site. Among the many interesting plants within the grounds there are lots of small patches of blackberries – common as muck in the British countryside, but much, much more palatable.
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Mayor Robert Garcia completed his first full day in office following his public inauguration on Tuesday, meeting with employees at City Hall and conferring with his new staff on the budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.
"I'm impressed with how ready everyone is to get to work," Garcia said. "People are really excited about doing things, trying things a new way and just making the city a better place."
Much of Garcia's first 100 days in office will be dedicated to the city's budget for next year, when a $3.6 million surplus is expected.
But challenges are coming in the future. Pension cost increases imposed to make the California Public Employees' Retirement System more solvent, will cost the city $4.6 million beginning in 2016 and then jump to $13 million in 2017, rising each year before reaching $35.6 million in 2021, an 87 percent increase.
Garcia said in an afternoon phone interview that the budget is his most critical task. He plans on making recommendations for next year's budget Tuesday, before the first public hearing on the spending blueprint that must be approved by Sept. 15.
More immediately, Garcia expects to release a raft of committee assignments on Thursday.
On Friday, the mayor will make his first policy speech when he announces his education-related priorities at a midday event at Cal State Long Beach.
Garcia will be joined by Jane Close Conoley, the new president of the university, along with Long Beach City College President Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Long Beach Unified Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser, former CSULB President Robert Maxson and Doug Otto, the chairman of Garcia's transition team.
Contact Eric Bradley at 562-499-1254.
For the record
Christopher J. Steinhauser is the superintendent of the Long Beach Unified School District. An earlier version of this article said Steinhauser was president of the Long Beach Unified Board of Education.


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" Brand: Giorgio Armani / Type: Fragrance / Concentration: Eau de Toilette / Gender: for men / Contents: 75 ml/50ml / "
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Personally, i'm a huge fan of aftershave and have amounted a huge collection over the years (despite only being in my mid-twenties). Anyway, I first bought Armani: Attitude about 3 years ago after smelling a sample of it in an edition of GQ Magazine. As soon as I smelt it on that piece of paper I knew I had to go out and purchase the bottle.
The bottle itself is very different to what else is out there. It is seemingly shaped like a large lighter with a flip lid. Maybe giving the impression that it is aimed at the more sophisticated and older gentlemen. However I don't believe this to be the case. I'm a young lad, who enjoys wearing it.
As for the smell. It is definitly something you would wear in the evening, on a night out as it gives off that 'good night out' vibe. I tend to wear it during the day too because I love the smell of it. I must be on my 8th bottle of this now and it is definitly my Top 3 Aftershaves. I often get a lot of positive comments on it and I feel it is very underrated. If you want something different and non-chavvy, then this is the perfect aftershave for you. It cost me about £40 for a bottle but it is so worth it.
This is a fairly new fragrance as it was only launched in 2007, and I loved this EDT a couple of years ago when I was looking for a new fragrance. However, the price put me off and I ended up going for a Hugo Boss EDT which I love equally as much. I couldn't resist this when I managed to find it cheap, so I purchased it.
This is one distinct, spicy and masculine fragrance, yet it retains elegeance. It is reallly difficult to describe this fragrance, let alone any, but I'd say this is pretty intense, but smooth at the same time. It has a distinct smell of spices, woody-amber, calabria lemon and coffee absolute. It is a combination of Western & Eastern fragrances which is obvious due to it's unique fragrance and ingredients.
For me, it lasts a few hours which isn't great, but I don't mind spraying it a couple of times a day. Perhaps I just perspire a bit much?
{~~~Presentation & Bottle~~~}
The 30ml, 50ml, and 75ml bottles come in a black, stylish and modern bottle with a firm flip-top cap. It is easy to open, and closes almost like a magnet is pulling the cap down. The bottle represents a magnified vintage cigarette lighter, and the grooves combined with the shiny black coating really makes this bottle stand out. Furthermore, the contrast of the black body and silver top-cap enhances its aesthetic appeal. Once the cap is opened, a regular spray lid is revealed, as is found on most sprays.
I'd definitely recommend this if you can afford the price-tag. It is a very masculine, unique and intense smell which lingers for a fair length of time, and it remains smooth and elegant all at the same time!
Emporio Armani Attitude - Eau de Toilette
Giorgio Armani was born on July 11, 1934 in the town of Piacenza in Italy. Armani originally studied medicine but he changed this study to photography. After graduating he moved to Milan where he worked as window dresser at a large department store to get started. Through many detours he came to work with fashion designer Nino Cerruti and works his way up to become his assistant. At the age of 38 his partner Sergio Armani Galleoti convinces him to persuade his own shop. In the 70s he opened his first atelier and in 1974 he releases his first men's collection with his name on it and in 1975 opened his first store in Milan. In 1982 he came with his firs fragrance.
Armani came with the Attitude fragrance in 2005. It was developed by perfumers Annick Menardo, Alberto Morillas and Olivier Cresp. Attitude is a fragrance with an oriental touch. For this fragrances they used extracts of lemon, coffee, cardamom, lavender, cedar and patchouli. According to the Armani it was created for the modern attitude and brave man. And the men who wear this scent would be invincible and sensual.
When I got hold of the bottle it made me immediately think of the lighter of my father's past. It is a flat rectangular dark blue, almost black bottle. On the top of the bottle is a silver lid. You can't get the lid of but it flips open to the side. On top of the lid it says Giorgio Armani.
It's a pretty strong spicy scented perfume where wood and nut aromas predominate. You don't need a lot of this eau de Toilette and one spray is enough because it's quite heavy. For daytime, I find it to be too heavy. After ten minutes the smell is really good. I find it a wonderful fragrance for men.
I got this one as a gift for helping friends out with their moving and I have to say I really liked this one. It's a heavy scent so it's more for in the evening and it stays with you for the whole night and even until the morning. I really like the whole spicy scent so really recommended.
I had been bought ordinary Armani a few years ago and didn't like it that much so I kind of stayed away from Armani for a good while until I bought Armani Code which I liked and then after that I decided to give Armani Attitude a go......now I am on my second bottle of it and have another one waiting unopened for when this one runs out!
There's nothing really spectacular about the style of the bottle that it comes in but it is good enough. It's a rectangular shaped black/ blue coloured bottle about 15cm high. (This is the 75ml bottle) about 5cm wide and about 1.5cm thick and there are ridges on the front and back of it. The lid is made of a shiny silver metal which flips up for you to be able to spray.
As another reviewer has mentioned it is a bit difficult to see how much of the liquid is remaining because of the dark glass. I thought I had a lot more left than I actually did until it was nearly too late!!
The average price for 75ml is about £50 which is dear enough. Thankfully I haven't had to pay for any myself yet!
Attitude is a fresh, modern fragrance with quite a 'woody' smell but not too overpowering. It seems quite strong when you first spray it on but it does fade in quite quickly after a few minutes. However, it is still fairly longlasting and can make do for most of the day.
In my opinion it's something that can be worn either day or night. I personally prefer wearing it going out for the night as it is one of my favourite aftershaves and I would rather associate the smell with a good night out rather than a terrible day at work! I have many other more average aftershaves which a more work suitable!
I have finally got the stage now ...after 6 years together that I think I know my boyfriend well enough to buy him aftershave as a gift. He is the type of bloke that will answer when I ask him what aftershave he likes says "whatever really" but actually is quite fussy.
So just before Christmas I was browsing the fragrance department in John Lewis and I came across Armani Attitude. I absolutely love the female Armani fragrances but I had never really smelt the male fragrances up until this point. I liked what I smelt from testing it, and crossed my fingers that my boyfriend would too...... and my instinct was correct he did!
On first glance there wasn't anything particularly noticeable about the fragrance bottle. It's a long black/ blue coloured bottle about 15cm high. (This is the 75ml bottle) about 5cm wide and about 1.5cm thick. The glass bottle is quite thick and has raised ridges on the front and back of the bottle. (Ladies- to compare it's a bit like a padded Chanel handbag!) .
The lid is silver and shiny. The design is similar to a Zippo lighter in that one side of the lid flips up and the spray is to the fragrance is underneath. It's a very masculine looking bottle
On disadvantage with the bottle is that because it is made from dark glass it is difficult to see how much liquid is left inside of the bottle. If you hold up the bottle to the light you can see through the bottle as it becomes slightly more transparent.
The RRP for 75ml is £50. I paid £45.00 from John Lewis for 75ml. The fragrance is also available in 50ml (RRP £42.00 ) and 30ml (RRP £26.00). This is slightly more expensive than other male fragrances however if you shop around online there are some great deals and I have seen this available for £26.00 for 50ml from smellycatsperfume.com.
The description of the fragrance is :
"Giorgio Armani Attitude is a fresh modern and sexy fragrance for Men. Infused with masculine power and elegance, this rich fragrance is intense, yet smooth, and enhanced by the freshness of spice and the sensuality of a lingering, woody-amber trail. Notes include: Lemon, Lavender, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber"
This has a quite a woody yet spicy scent when first sprayed which is very strong initially. After the initially strong burst of woody scent dies down (after about 5 minutes) this still has a spicy scent but the lavender scent is also distinctive. This scent remains all day and this gives a warm and fresh scent to my boyfriend's skin.
When this is first sprayed it is quite strong, which at first my boyfriend was quite concerned about. However after 5 minutes this has died down and the scent is very clean and fresh and actually quite subtle, which is surprising as the spicy woody scent is so strong initially. The fragrance lasts all day and does not need re-sprayed.
This makes a great present and is reasonably priced. The packaging is definitely quite masculine but looks good on a dressing table. The fragrance is more of a special occasion type fragrance but if sprayed on lightly does make a great daily wear aftershave as it has a fresh fruity twist to the spicy and woody scent.
I have been using this particular fragrance for the past couple of months now and I love it. This is definitely a masculine and sophisticated fragrance for those with unique taste. It is known to be enhanced by the freshness of spice. It's got the combination of strength and sensuality which adds an extra sexiness to the fragrance. I always feel refreshed and vibrant every time I put on this particular fragrance. This fragrance is definitely a signature fragrance of an individual (man) that will not be forgotten. It's just one of those fragrances that you will want to smell over and over again. (Definitely Unique).
Through research, I learnt that this fragrance was created using clean and elegant lavender in order to create a mysterious smell. No wonder why people always look around whenever they smell the fragrance because the smell is so captivating. Even the very design of the bottle is captivating seeing as the design of the bottle was made in order to have "the mirror of an attitude".
There is a sense of intensity in this fragrance which makes the fragrance itself very rich. It's got a rich and powerful smell to it. Another component that was vital in the development of this fragrance is the Chinese cedar which added the "attitude character" that this fragrance needed. I love this fragrance and am not planning to stop using it any time soon. Its more of a fragrance that I will put on when am in a nice slick Italian suit lol. Something about the fragrance allows an individual to have a strong presence. Definitely both thumbs up!! It is a bit expensive but the price is definitely worth it because the smell is definitely priceless!!
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El Salvador
El Salvador [1] is a country in Central America and, geographically, is part of continental North America. It is bordered on the southwest by the Pacific Ocean, and lies between Guatemala and Honduras.
Other destinations
El Salvador is gaining a reputation of having some of the best surfing in the world. Tourists all over the world are discovering the surfing meccas of La Libertad (near San Salvador), El Sunzal, El Zonte and the wild El Este (the east), transforming El Salvador into the fastest growing surf tourism hot-spot in Central America. The countryside of El Salvador is breathtaking, with volcanoes and mountains offering "green" adventurers exactly what they are looking for. Many of the environmentally-oriented community-based organizations promote eco-tourism, and there are a number of beautiful and secluded beaches and forests scattered throughout the country. An already well-maintained and practically deserted national park is found in the west at Bosque El Imposible. Additionally, there is Montecristo Cloud Forest, and a quaint fishing village with incredible local hospitality and remote coconut islands in La Isla de Méndez. Isla de Olomega in the department of San Miguel is an excellent eco-tourism destination, as is the beautiful Isla El Cajete in Sonsonate, Isla San Sebastian, Conchagua, Conchaguita, Isla Conejo, Isla Teopan, and Isla Meanguera. One should also visit the colonial towns of Apaneca, Juayua, Panchimalco, and Suchitoto as well as the Mayan sites of San Andrés, Joya de Cerén (The Pompeii of Central America and an UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Tazumal, whose main pyramid rises some 75 feet into the air. The on-site museum showcases artifacts from the Pipil culture (the builders of Tazumal), as well as paintings that illustrate life in pre-Hispanic El Salvador. Souvenir hunters will find some of the best artisans in San Juan el Espino and La Palma (The artisan capital of El Salvador). The capital, San Salvador, is a cosmopolitan city with good restaurants highlighting the country's fresh seafood, as well as plenty of shopping, entertainment and nightlife.
El Salvador covers an area of about 21,040 square kilometers (the smallest country in central america), although it is the most densely populated. El Salvador is home to more than 6,500,000 people. It is divided in 14 sections. It has 25 volcanoes, 14 lakes, and four large cities. Its capital is San Salvador. Its origin comes from the ancient civilization of the Pipils.
The civilization of El Salvador dates from the pre-Columbian time, around 1500 B.C., according to evidence provided by the ancient structures of Tazumal in Chalchuapa.
The Spanish Admiral Andrés Niño lead an expedition to Central America and disembarked on the Island Meanguera, located in the Gulf of Fonseca, on May 31st, 1522. This was the first Salvadoran territory visited by the Spaniards. In June, 1524, Spanish Captain Pedro de Alvarado began a predatory war against Cuzcatlán (land of precious things) that was populated by the native tribes of the country. After 17 days of bloody battles many natives and Spaniards died. Pedro de Alvarado defeated, and hurt in his left hip, abandoned the fight and ran to Guatemala, appointing his brother, Gonzalo de Alvarado, to continue with the conquest of Cuzcatlán. Later, his cousin Diego de Alvarado stablished the villa of San Salvador on April, 1525. King Carlos I of Spain granted San Salvador the title of city in the year 1546. During the following years, El Salvador developed under Spanish rule.
Towards the end of 1810, a feeling of a need for feedom arose between the people of Central America and the moment to break the chains of slavery arrived at dawn on November 5th, 1811, when the Salvadoran priest, Jose Matías Delgado, sounded the bells of the Iglesia La Merced in San Salvador, making a call for the insurrection. After many internal fights, the Acta de Independencia (Act of Independence) of Central America was signed in Guatemala on September 15th, 1821.
On December, 1931, the corrupt and incapable regime of the Labour Party, headed by Araujo, was overthrown. General Maximiliano Hernández Martínez assumed the presidency. The fraudulent elections of January, 1932, were the detonating factor of the social outbreak. Several voting sites were suspended in populations in which the Communist Party had strong presence. The insurrection began. Two frustrated assaults to the Cuartel de Caballería (Cavalry Quarters) were conducted by the rebel forces. The government ordered martial law. Strict censorship of the press was implanted. In the following days thousands of farmers and workers, carrying machetes and some few "Mauser" rifles attacked police quarters, municipal offices, telegraph stations, warehouses, and wealthy landowners' properties. This insurrection was crushed. On January 31st, Manuel Antonio Castañeda sentenced Farabundo Martí to death. He was shot and killed on February 1st, 1932. Many Coup d'états followed, including the one that overthrew General Maximiliano Hernández Martínez.
Relations with Honduras deteriorated in the late 1960s. There was a border clash in 1967, and a four-day so-called Football war (Soccer War), as it was named by the international mass media, broke out in July 1969. The war ended with a cease-fire prompted by pressure from the United States and the Organization of American States. The Salvadoran forces that had invaded Honduras were withdrawn. They were just a few kilometers outside Honduras' capital.
A movement of organized leftist guerrillas was created in 1974 and 1975, increasing the political violence. In 1980, three of the leftist organizations united to coordinate a fight against the government. This movement was called FMLN (Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional. english- Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front). On March of the same year. Monseñor Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the archbishop of San Salvador, was killed while he was celebrating the mass. It is widely believed that the final order came from Major Roberto D'Abuisson, the founder and leader of ARENA, a right-wing party. D'Abuisson is best known for his suspected involvement in death squad murders. He died of cancer in 1992. On January 16th, 1992, the government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), signed in Chapultepec, Mexico, Los Acuerdos de Paz (Peace accords), putting an end to one of the most painful chapters in the history of El Salvador. The 12 years of armed conflict claimed the lives of over 75,000 people.
Today, El Salvador is stable and with a growing economy, leaving behind its painful history.
Tropical; rainy season (May to October); dry season (November to April); tropical on coast; temperate in the uplands.
Get in
Visa regulations can be found at the following website: http://www.elsalvador.org/home.nsf/consularinfo
By plane
Visitors traveling by plane arrive at El Salvador International Airport in Comalapa, located forty-five minutes outside of the capital's city limits. The airport code is SAL.
TACA Airlines is the national airline of El Salvador. TACA acquired the national airlines of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala so it also serves those countries. TACA flies a fleet of new A319s, A320s, and A321s throughout North, Central, and South America.
By car
The Pan-American highway travels through El Salvador and is a safe route for entering the country.
By bus
Numerous buses also traverse the highways of the country. Domestic bus services are typically very cheap (not more than two or three dollars for even the longest rides) and difficult to understand. The buses themselves are often very well painted and adorned with all kinds of posters and trinkets, ranging from the religious to the pop-culture. Longer bus rides may include a stop in some town where plenty of mujeres, and sometimes their children, too, will board hawking mangos, nuts, water, and even sometimes fried chicken in a box. There is no central agency that coordinates bus routes and schedules, so it is best to just ask the cobrador where the bus is going and when. Most are very friendly and helpful, but do watch out for scams on the buses.
Anyone riding the buses (visitor or local) must take caution in riding the buses and microbuses that are seen around the country. The buses are often crammed and it is very easy to be robbed. The buses are cheap and are a great way to get around, but remember that as a visitor you are at a higher risk of being robbed. If you must ride a bus take extra care of yourself and your belongings.
Get around
If driving, rental car agencies include Alamo and Hertz. Buses and taxis also provide good ways of getting around. Distances between sights make walking an unpopular option, as does the street layout in the city; San Salvador is not a square city, but has long avenues that are straight and streets that aren't. That said, in some areas walking is a great option, such as in Zona Rosa.
Get out
A US$32.00 departure tax must be paid upon departure.
Depending on the airline, the full amount or part of the tax may already be included in the price of your ticket and the amount you must pay will vary from US$0 - US$32.00.
The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. And some people in Izalco and other towns with a population of Indians speak Nahuat, the Pipil language. This is rarely seen because of the cultural impact to be called "indio". Most nahuat is spoken within a family household and not in public.
El Salvador's official currency is the US Dollar. It was implemnted in 2001 and some say it ruined the Salvadorean economy. Carry only $1, $5, $10 or $20 dollar bills. Most stores, supermarkets and department stores won't accept $50 or $100 bills. If you need to exchange to lower denominations, you can go to any bank.
El Salvador has the largest malls in the region (MetroCentro - MetroSur), especially in San Salvador, with many trendy international stores. Goods can also be purchased from markets, including national and international supermarkets.
San Salvador has a number of large modern shopping malls stocking the latest in international fashion, accessories & cuisine. These are generally found in the city's upscale suburbs such as Escalón, Santa Elena, and their surroundings. These malls include:
El Salvador is very cheap! Expect to pay $8-10 for a room in a hostel, $2-4 for a simple meal, $0.25-0.35 to ride a San Salvador city bus, $1/hour to use the Internet, and $0.25 for a bag of sliced mangos. The one drawback to this is that large bills ($50 & $100) are almost unspendable. Get change wherever you can -- gas stations are always a good bet. A good idea is to visit a bank and ask for small bills and nothing larger than a $20. Take note of the prices that street vendors sell their products because at times they will take advantage of people that look or sound foreign by raising their prices dramatically.
The restaurant scene in El Salvador is influenced by many different cultures. Food options include Italian, Korean, Japanese, French, Chilean, American, Peruvian, Mexican, Spanish, Middle Eastern, German, Chinese, Argentinian and others. You can also easily find American fast food chains such as Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, KFC, Subway, Quiznos, Pizza Hut, Little Caesar's, and Domino's, in the largest cities in the country such as San Salvador, Merliot / Santa Tecla, and Santa Ana. Other franchises include Tony Romas', Bennigans and others. Some of the best restaurants are located in Zona Rosa (Paradise, Alo Nuestro, 503).
The typical Salvadoran diet includes lots of rice and beans, seafood (particularly among those who live on the coast), and the most common Salvadoran dish, the famous Pupusa, a round corn tortilla filled with cheese and other elements, usually chicharon (shredded pork meat). It's widely agreed that the best pupusas in the country can be bought in Olocuilta, which you can get to along the highway on the way to the Comalapa airport.
Also Salvadorans eat fried sliced plantains (platanos) usually with beans sour cream and cheese and sometimes with eggs, yuca con chicharron, pastelitos de carne, panes con pavo (turkey sandwiches), hand made tortillas among other very delicious Salvadoran foods.
Many large modern supermarkets are scattered throughout the capital and in large towns, such as La Despensa de Don Juan and Super Selectos, which sell local produce and a large variety of international products. Like anywhere else in the world, these are a cheaper alternative to eating out every night.
The trendiest night spot to visit is called La Zona Rosa. Some of the best hotels are located there, including the Sheraton Presidente as well as one of the most luxurious hotels in Central America, the Hilton Princess.
Although La Zona Rosa doesn't cover a large area (around 1sq mile), it's home to many exclusive, upscale bars and nightclubs (Code), and the best restaurants in town (Paradise, 503, A lo Nuestro).
If you want to visit a nightclub without the probable inconvenience of not being let in, you should visit Las Terrazas (Stanza, Envy) at Multiplaza Mall or La Gran Vía (Llenya, El Alebrije), a life style center.
City Hotels
Beach Resorts
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Colonial Hotels / Mountain Retreats
There are many private schools and universities, including numerous language schools.
Some of the best private schools are:
Finding employment in El Salvador is difficult for both Salvadorans and extranjeros (foreigners) alike, although bilingual schools are constantly looking for English speakers, as well as other foreign language teachers. Bilingual schools offer competitive salaries for foreign teachers. For current vacancies see the schools websites (above). Most foreigners find themselves volunteering with one of a number of local community organizations or NGOs. The Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (http://www.cis-elsalvador.org) is often looking to hire bi-lingual project managers and liasons, and offers both Spanish classes and numerous volunteer and cultural opportunities. The recent incursion of the call center business has raised the bar in the need for a bi-lingual workforce.
Stay safe
El Salvador has a bad reputation due to the civil war of the 80s. Studies reveal that Guatemala and Honduras have more criminality than El Salvador. Nevertheless, the Consular sheet from the US State Department indicates that "El Salvador has one of the highest homicide rates in the world". Crime is an issue, mostly caused by the MS-13 street gang that Salvadorans founded in Los Angeles and brought back to El Salvador when they were deported back to their country. These are mostly seen in industrial areas and some specific districts. You must use common sense and avoid entering into a zone that does not appear safe, just like you do in any country of the world. Avoid carrying fancy stuff if you are walking on the public streets, such as jewelry, expensive cameras, watches. Females should avoid travelling alone as they will catch the occasional cat-calling and perhaps get felt up here and there on tightly packed buses; however the police (PNC) are very professional and helpful there, and you can rely on them for help.
A good idea for any person visiting El Salvador is to keep only necessary forms of identification, such as a driver's license, when exploring the city or tourist locales. If you must keep your passport on you at all times, a traveler's pouch would allow you to have it safely with you. Most tourists prefer to stay within the safe areas of El Salvador such as La Zona Rosa where there is relatively no crime. In case you are not staying at one of the countries 5 star hotels, remember to ask if the city or town you are visiting has a high level of gang activity.
In 1996 San Salvador was considered the second most dangerous city in the world, according to statistics.[40] Since the end of the civil war in 1992 El Salvador has not seen a reduction in crime rates. Today San Salvador, and El Salvador in general, experience some of the highest homicide rates in the world, it is also considered an epicenter of the gang crisis, along with Guatemala and Honduras.[41] The homicides reported in 2006 reached up to 3,906, in 2005 3,779 were reported; 57.2 violent deaths per every 100,000 people.[42]. Crime rates in general have been steadily growing throughout the years, from 2005-2006 crime rose 7.5%. The government tried controlling the gangs with a tactic called "Super Mano Dura" which means "Super Strong Hand", however it has not been successful and crime rates have continued to rise.[43]
Stay healthy
If you are not accustomed to food sold by street vendors, you'd probably be best off staying away from food sold on the streets. If you want to try a pupusa, you should try to find a restaurant to taste this popular dish rather than buying them from street vendors.
'Agua en bolsa' (water in a plastic bag) is very commonly sold in the streets and corner stores of El Salvador. Visitors should never drink 'agua en bolsa' nor tap water, period. Instead purchase sealed bottled water of a well-known brand. Likewise it's good to avoid food that has been washed with tap water such as lettuce or other vegetables sold on the street. Use common sense!
Pharmacies are easily found all over the country. Be sure to have a first-aid kit if you travel to the countryside and to archaeological sites. Mosquito repellent comes in handy.
Salvadorans are known for their great hospitality. They are among the nicest people in the world. They are friendly, industrious people always willing to help anyone. That is what has earned El Salvador the nickname of "the country with a smile". When speaking with people you don't know, it is customary to address them in a formal manner, using señor, señora and/or usted.
The international country code for El Salvador is 503.