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Will Americans put on "recession pounds"?Ed Stoddard Reuters UK 01/09/2009 | |
 A massive economic stimulus deal struck late Friday is expected to pass the Senate with limited Republican support -- but as senators gathered for a rare Saturday session to debate the details, the partisan divide loomed large. | DALLAS (Reuters) - Americans may reduce the amount they spend on food in response to a sour economy but some experts fear they may pick up weight in the process. |
Lessons from the Mumbai Massacre: Tips for Americans to travel safely abroadCATEY HILL New York Daily News 11/28/2008 | Gramercy Tavern 09/05/2008 |
 With the terror attacks in Mumbai on Americans’ minds, many stateside are nervous about travel abroad. First, it is important to remember that the chances that you will be a victim of terrorism are slim. It is always a good idea, however, to take precautions when traveling abroad. |  Under its second chef, this New American favorite keeps a balance on the tightrope between elegance and homey comfort. With its famed wood-burning stove and enough fresh flowers to stock a botanic garden, this enduring favorite feels more Napa than Flatiron. The colorful murals and open layout of the front "Tavern" room attracts young execs and stylish tourists, who fill the space with garrulous buzz, while the more opulent dining area lures an older crowd with hacienda-style archways and iron chandeliers. |
Gotham Bar & Grill 09/05/2008 | The Smith 09/05/2008 |
 Into its third decade, this New American pioneer in the Village shows no sign of slowing down. Though the lofty dining room of this fine-dining staple has recieved minor tweaks over the years, the general aesthetic remains the same. A base of Grecian grandeur--columns, marble railings and a garden view through tall windows in the back--gets layered with nods to the neighborhood's arty history, including the famous cloth pieces that hang from the ceiling like elegant pastry bags. The service is impeccable, and makes everyone from power-players to once-a-year splurgers feel equally important. |  Egalitarian East Village spot turns out crowd-pleasing brasserie plates with personality. This East Village brasserie makes the most of its former Pizzeria Uno space. Subway-tile walls and retro black-and-white portraits set a smart Gotham tone without being too gimmicky, and while the restaurant may not be as hip as other neighborhood entries, it offers an all-embracing attitude toward its clientele. |
North Square 09/05/2008 | Club A Steakhouse 09/03/2008 |
 In a demure spot facing Washington Square, impressive American cooking with attention to detail. North Square's discreet, sedate decor appeals to the largley older crowd occupying the dining room whilst a younger set parties in the back bar. The lowish ceiling and garden-apartment view of passing feet has claustrophobic potential, but warmth of service and environs makes it cozy instead. |  In the space formerly occupied by Bruno Restaurant for 30 years comes Bruno Selimaj's latest venture. The hunt for quality food and hospitality stops at this brownstone space, where the well-to-do flock for cuts of cow that don't disappoint--in portion size or tenderness. The deep red walls and upholstered chairs make for sophisticated surroundings lacking only in pretension. If you don't see the attentive owner, or his son, the manager, meandering about, you'll still feel familial warmth radiating on all three levels. |
Klee Brasserie 09/03/2008 | 212 09/03/2008 |
 Spare European-American cooking and decor appeals to Chelsea art lovers. The style falls somewhere between Shaker and Scandinavian, with blond woodwork lending a clean, cozy style. A mosaic-tiled wall in the back, busy with green and gold orbs, introduces a modern art bent. The partially open kitchen helps set the scene for the gallery refugees who make the space feel like an after-opening party. |  New American dining and a hundred international vodkas, enjoyed by an elite set. At this Upper East Side bar and restaurant, it's both the dinner and drinks that reel in the well-heeled clientele. Art deco style, skylights and a streetside patio set the gabby who's-who scene of posh Europeans and young Manhattan singles. A New American menu complements the upscale bistro, as do over 100 international vodkas, as many wines and a few frozen cocktails served by bartenders in slinky blue dresses. |
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