Twitter Chat Recap: Miami Food
If you missed our latest Twitter Chat on Miami’s hot new food scene, here are the day’s best tweets describing where to eat and what to order from Miam
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Richard Branson's Virgin Hotels Debut in Chicago
Sir Richard Branson just wants a damn cup of tea. Is that so hard to find? When the 64-year-old tycoon is on the road, the answer, apparently, is yes. “Most hotels don’t serve a decent cup of tea at any hour, let alone after breakfast,” he says. How apt, then, that Branson’s new hotel serves breakfast—and properly made tea—23 hours a day. The 250-room Virgin Hotels Chicago, which opened Thursday,
Around the World With Zynga’s New Game
If you’ve never played Zynga’s mindlessly addicting games (Farmville, Words With Friends), chances are they’ve cluttered your Facebook feed. Now there’s reason to join the movement—the company’s latest release, Words On Tour, takes on a travel theme, while finding a middle ground between Hangman and Boggle.
Over-The-Top Omnia Nightclub Comes to The Strip This Spring
Following on the heels of the world’s swankiest Ferris wheel and a series of other extravagant Las Vegas debuts is Omnia Nightclub, Hakkasan Group’s glitzy new party center at Ceasars Palace. This spring, a cushy rooftop lounge, color-shifting light shows and interactive LED displays will summon ravers everywhere to the multimillion dollar renovation of the outdated PURE Nightclub.
Time Inc. Launches "The Daily Cut" Video Destination
It’s no secret that the small screen is making big waves. Today marks the launch of The Daily Cut, the web’s newest destination for video content from some of the top names in news, entertainment, food, fashion, sports, travel, and more. The new initiative from Time Inc. (T+L’s parent company) is a one-stop on-demand source for the latest video content from People, Sports Illustrated, Time, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, and our
The New Micro Hoteliers
A new breed of vacation-rental owners is taking a page from hotels and bringing more polish and professionalism to the industry. Two years ago, when Jeremy Braud started renting out his shotgun house in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans to Super Bowl fans, the property was simple and spartan. Braud used his own sheets; he stocked the bathroom with big bottles of shampoo and conditioner. But now that
buying guide: Best over-ear headphones 2015
Update: We’ve added some new contenders to the list that will satisfy both budget-minded listeners as well as those will a little more cash to spend: the Sony MDR-ZX770BT and the Parrot Zik 2.0, respectively. Compared to on-ear and in-ear headphones, which are loved for their portability and generally low asking-price, over-ear headphones tend to be the best option to get if you’re looking for the most immersive sound experience
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Lady Antebellum tour bus catches fire along Texas interstate
GARLAND, Texas (AP) — A tour bus for superstar country group Lady Antebellum has caught fire along an interstate near Dallas, but no one was injured.
Man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A man indicted in America for allegedly smuggling heroin, in a court case that was the basis for the TV hit “Orange Is The New Black,” has been elected a senator in Nigeria.