Family coming to visit me in Japan: My sister and brother both asked me to do one thing each. My sister would like to participate in a tea ceremony, my brother would like to eat a live octopus. Please, any recommendations in or around Tokyo were I can take them. Thanks everyone. [more inside]
posted by nintendo at 11:54 PM PST - 4 comments - Post a Comment

Anybody have good recomendations on eating and nightlife in South Beach? Primarily interested in ceviche, cuban food, seafood, lighter fare, not really interested in Italian or big heavy meals. We have a reservation at Talula, thinking about Ola and would like to know about some of the newer places. Price does not matter. Nightlife we like loungey chill places, maybe a club one night if its worth it, not interested in sports bars, etc. Any other tips appreciated. We will be in town from a Thursday to Sunday.
posted by fumbducker at 6:36 AM PST - 7 comments - Post a Comment

Six hour layover in Sydney next Friday morning. Is there a good place to get brunch and perhaps some wine/beer that we can get to without spending too much? [more inside]
posted by toxic at 1:04 AM PST - 14 comments - Post a Comment

Where to eat near the San Jose Museum of Art (San Jose, CA) that's veggie-friendly? [more inside]
posted by Pocahontas at 12:30 PM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment

Hitting Disneyworld at the end of April, and am looking for a good place (on site) where I can take my wife for a good romantic dinner while the kids busy themselves with kid things. [more inside]
posted by thanotopsis at 2:06 PM PST - 18 comments - Post a Comment

I'd like some tips on nice, down to earth, mixed-group, unpretentious, laid back bars in Baltimore and/or Washington, DC. If you happen to know Brooklyn (NY, not MD), Moe's in Fort Greene would be the perfect example. I'm thinking music that's heavy on the not-so-obvious 70s and 80s R&B, rare grooves, funk, with a dash of reggae and jazz; a crowd that tends to be ethnically diverse; the drinks aren't at Financial District prices; and (perhaps most importantly) where ex-suburban gentrifiers would feel kind of out of place at. I realize I could very well be asking for the impossible. [more inside]
posted by CommonSense at 1:28 PM PST - 20 comments - Post a Comment

We'll have a short morning in Miami. Where would we find a good vegetarian breakfast, pref. near the airport? [more inside]
posted by tr33hggr at 11:56 AM PST - 8 comments - Post a Comment

Looking for yummy restaurants in Houston-Bellaire area. Bonus for adding your must do/see in Houston favourites. [more inside]
posted by kch at 8:34 PM PST - 15 comments - Post a Comment

Help me find a place to stay in Miami for a week in March 07. [more inside]
posted by slimeline at 2:45 PM PST - 12 comments - Post a Comment

What's the best dim sum in San Francisco? Can I walk there from Union Square?
posted by four panels at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments - Post a Comment

The best (inexpensive) sushi and shopping in Hermosa Beach, CA? [more inside]
posted by skjønn at 3:43 PM PST - 3 comments - Post a Comment

My family and I will be in New York city for the holidays. My mission: to find great restaurants for Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners. [more inside]
posted by clearlydemon at 6:38 PM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment

Please help with suitable nightlife (good bars) in Monterrey, Mexico. From the U.S. and looking for something cool/funky. No dance clubs please. Will be here for three nights and located downtown. Willing to taxi anywhere. Local flavor a plus. Thanks.
posted by repoman at 10:06 AM PST - 3 comments - Post a Comment

What are good places for breakfast in the North Station area of Boston? When I go to the city on an early morning train I would like to start my day in the city with breakfast at something other than a fast food chain restaraunt or donut shop. These are pleasure trips and a walk over to the North End would be nice. I have been urban hiking in Boston for a great many years and am willing to travel a distance for a good breakfast.
posted by Raybun at 12:28 PM PST - 12 comments - Post a Comment

Advice on restaurants in Limerick, Ireland that will be open on Christmas Day? Bonus points for restaurants with a fireplace. Alternately, recommendations on reasonably priced restaurants in Dublin with fireplaces for the last few days in December? [more inside]
posted by Caz721 at 10:58 AM PST - 9 comments - Post a Comment

Prototypical, definitive, best-you-can get New York slice. In Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by srlbraintree at 8:26 AM PST - 19 comments - Post a Comment

Suggestions needed: where to eat, watch football, and keep busy on Thanksgiving Day in New York City. [more inside]
posted by serialcomma at 10:23 PM PST - 2 comments - Post a Comment

What are some good options for Thanksgiving Dinner in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by cior at 12:22 PM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment

Where can I find the best hot chocolate in Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by brujita at 12:23 PM PST - 5 comments - Post a Comment

Late night Paris. Where can we drink and/or eat between midnight and when the first Eurostar leaves Gare Du Nord? [more inside]
posted by coach_mcguirk at 1:53 PM PST - 5 comments - Post a Comment

Looking for an awesome, romantic, reasonably-priced restaurant in New York City with excellent vegetarian dishes. [more inside]
posted by deafweatherman at 1:53 AM PST - 27 comments - Post a Comment

Help me find a bar in Vancouver that's dirty, cheap, and loud. [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul at 12:00 PM PST - 18 comments - Post a Comment

We're in Berlin at the end of next week, and wouldn't mind going to somewhere that has a range of German beers, rather than the typical bars which will serve you just Lowenbrau or, y'know, Bitburger. So, the equivalent of a decent beer hall, which serves more beer. And good 'pub' food, German-style. Any ideas where?
posted by jamescridland at 1:25 PM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment

Three Chicago dining specialities [more inside]
posted by jonson at 9:26 PM PST - 42 comments - Post a Comment

Does anyone know a good, SPICY, authentic Mexican restaurant in Buenos Aires? [more inside]
posted by punkbitch at 2:02 PM PST - 3 comments - Post a Comment

Any suggestions or recommendations for Winery tasting / tours in the Niagara region of Ontario? Logistics appreciated..... [more inside]
posted by vidarling at 5:00 AM PST - 9 comments - Post a Comment

Any tips for a gluten-free enjoyable trip to Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by womble at 10:50 AM PST - 14 comments - Post a Comment

Hi everyone - first time questioner, and have a two-part question re travel. [more inside]
posted by chris88 at 6:22 PM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment

Looking for New York State Wine Tasting Suggestions [more inside]
posted by Julnyes at 8:41 AM PST - 8 comments - Post a Comment

Good cafe in DC to work with laptop, one with free wifi? [more inside]
posted by shortfuse at 11:30 AM PST - 17 comments - Post a Comment

Can anyone recommend any good restaurants and interesting attractions in San Antonio? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu at 9:00 AM PST - 14 comments - Post a Comment

Travelling to Peru next week, and looking for recommended local food/drink..... [more inside]
posted by sbrollins at 3:07 PM PST - 21 comments - Post a Comment

North of Boston on the coast. There was a crumbling fort, a small beach and a cute little restaurant. [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 7:19 AM PST - 7 comments - Post a Comment

ParisFilter: Michelin-starred-quality restaurants on short notice? (Spoilers inside for those going with me on the trip.) [more inside]
posted by commander_cool at 7:19 AM PST - 13 comments - Post a Comment

What's a good place to meet a friend, hang out and maybe have some lunch that's roughly half way between LA and Thousand Oaks? [more inside]
posted by robabroad at 12:04 PM PST - 10 comments - Post a Comment

I'm looking for a venue to hold an event for 50 or fewer people in Las Vegas. It will be a social event, basically people standing, talking, having a few drinks and eating. A sit-down restaurant is not quite it - not social enough. In the past, in other cities, we've rented out upscale beer joints for this event. Can anyone recommend such a place in Vegas? Close to the main strip and Mandalay Bay is preferred.
posted by scarabic at 2:29 PM PST - 8 comments - Post a Comment

I'm trying to put together a restaurant guide for an academic meeting being held in Los Angeles' Universal City. Aside from the (mediocre) places along the nearby Citywalk, can folks recommend interesting / funky / neat / fancy and other types of worthwhile places to eat within a short taxi ride, drive or public transportation trip (from the Universal City metro station)?
posted by luriete at 4:30 PM PST - 7 comments - Post a Comment

Last December I had a jumbo chocolate chip cookie on the Amtrak from St. Louis to Kansas City. Help me find the manufacturer. [more inside]
posted by winterdrm at 10:05 AM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment

Barcelona filter: Can anyone help me locate a facility for an outdoor dinner party for 100 people? It has to be within walking distance of the Hilton Barcelona. I'm thinking museum, beer garden, etc.
posted by kdern at 3:52 PM PST - 3 comments - Post a Comment

Recommendations for vegetarian food in Paris or Chantilly? [more inside]
posted by bhenry at 6:07 PM PST - 7 comments - Post a Comment

A night in Montreal. Dinner and bars? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim at 5:24 AM PST - 17 comments - Post a Comment

I'm going to be in downtown Austin, TX for a conference at the end of this week and would appreciate recommendations to any good food/brew in the area. [more inside]
posted by spock at 7:52 AM PST - 14 comments - Post a Comment

Any really nice, sexy, vegetarian New York City restaurants you can recommend. Looking for dinner and brunch ideas.Thanks from this out-of-towner. (Travel period 12/01-12/04 2005) [more inside]
posted by pissfactory at 10:27 AM PST - 26 comments - Post a Comment

Need advice: Eating and attractions in Orlando, Florida [more inside]
posted by spooksie at 3:38 AM PST - 10 comments - Post a Comment

Help a vegan have fun in Prague... [more inside]
posted by cmonkey at 2:47 PM PST - 9 comments - Post a Comment

My husband and I are spending this weekend in Portland for our 12th wedding anniversary. We are staying at the Mark Spencer, and have tickets to a play Sunday evening. I'd like to book us a dinner someplace nice (but under $200 including wine/tip) for dinner either before or after the theater. [more inside]
posted by dbmcd at 6:58 PM PST - 25 comments - Post a Comment

Charlotte, NC -- We'll be there for a long weekend and need recommendations for restaurants serving fresh/healthy grilled fish (or even fish tacos). Want someplace casual (not necessarily cheap, but where jeans are OK). Not interested in shrimp, crab or lobster. Thanks.
posted by nancoix at 6:41 AM PST - 6 comments - Post a Comment