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Restaurant

All About Atlanta Restaurants

Okay, seriously, we are not suggesting that somebody from London or New York or anywhere really is going to drop everything and plan a vacation to Atlanta. But it is a city on the rise with a ton to offer. So, if you’re coming down here for business or to see friends and family, you now have a lot more upscale options. Actually it makes for a great road trip or weekend getaway if you are in the Southeast. To some people Atlanta is their New York when it comes to shopping and nightlife. I mean, we do have the only IKEA for miles and miles…

So what’s new in Atlanta? For starters nobody down here ever says Hotlanta. So please check that phrase at the city limits. Head downtown to the new trendy Glenn Hotel and you’ll discover b.e.d. b.e.d. is a restaurant/lounge combo great for people watching and sipping cocktails with friends. Other b.e.d.s are in NY and Miami, but somehow Atlanta is lucky enough to get the third one. Not sure who we bribed to jump ahead of Vegas and other cities, but we are damn glad your’re here. The VIP rooftop bar has the best views in town.

Checkout the largest aquarium in the world only a few blocks down the road. Waste the afternoon away in Piedmont Park and then grab a drink at the Park Tavern. Hike up Stone Mountain if you need to get away from it all.

Here are our journeyPod picks to give you some ideas:

Restaurants

Antica Posta: the best Italian in the city offering authentic upscale Tuscan dishes in a romantic redone house in Buckhead.

Haven : everything on the menu will tempt you…walk down to their sister lounge, Mix, for a drink afterwards….located in Brookhaven.

b.e.d.: food fit for a king – dine like royalty in your own private bed in Downtown…what to do after dinner? two words- VIP rooftop.

Rathbun’s: remember how hot Bluepointe was when it opened back in 1999? Well the magician has done it again with his own place in Inman Park. Chef Kevin Rathbun will blow you away with his innovative cuisine that is as tasty as it is eccentric. From the eggplant fries to Elvis’ favorite Banana Peanut Butter Cream Pie, you’ll have to show some serious indulgence control to even leave your table.

MidCity Cuisine: consistently dishes out fabulous plates in Midtown.

Nuevo Laredo: yes you can drink your margarita pitcher in the parking lot while you wait for your table…authentic Mexican with the best carne asada in the city and located on the West Side.

Apres Diem: cosmopoliton eatery and people watching with a great vibe in Midtown…perfect Sunday brunch to cure that hangover…the only place that is good every night of the week.

the globe : fusion food meets euro cafe in Midtown. Great little plates like tuna and tempura frites will hold your attention all night long.

Nan: rumor has it that Gwenyth fancies their trendy Thai treats in Midtown.

Aiko: sushi hits the dance floor at this hip Buckhead eatery.

Hotel

Upscale Hotels in India

We have penned down a hot-list of famous Hotels in India. Find your next destination on our list.

The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai: Since it opened its doors in 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower has been playing host to Maharajas and Queens, Presidents, royal dignitaries, diplomats, CEOs and entertainers from all across the globe. Located amidst the backdrop of Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower is aptly called “Jewel of Mumbai”. It has 565 rooms including 46 suites decorated with archaic artifacts and period furniture that will take you back to the bygone era. All the rooms have:

• Tea and coffee makers
• Direct dial telephones
• Mini bar
• Safe
• Data port facility
• Color television
• Hair dryer
• Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

The hotel’s fitness centre with steam and sauna is a retreat for all the weary limbs. The shopping arcade, featuring brands like Montblanc, Ravissant, Regent, is the paradise for all the shopaholics. For business travelers the Hotel offers an array of business services that include:

• Broadband Internet access
• Wireless Internet access
• Secretarial services
• In-house video-conferencing
• Color copier
• Laptops on hire
• Mobile phones on hire
• Workstations with Multimedia computers
• Portable printers on hire
• Translation / interpretation services

The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur: Located in the fabled “pink city” of Jaipur, The Oberoi Rajvilas exudes an aura of royal charm and elegance. Sprawled over 32 acres of green landscaped gardens, The Oberoi Rajvilas has won many awards and accolades. It was declared the 3rd best value hotel in Asia by a poll conducted by the Travel + Leisure in 2005 and also received an Editors’ Choice Award from Harpers. The hotel has rooms, luxury tents and villas with private pools. The rooms and villas surround a traditional Rajasthani courtyard.

All the rooms include following facilities:

• Satellite television
• LCD TV
• DVD player
• Personal mini-bar
• Separate walk-in closet with electronic safe
• Wired & wireless broadband internet access
• Direct dial telephone
• 24 Hour Butler service

The hotel has spacious conference and board rooms. The Oberoi Rajvilas provide following facilities to business travelers who wish to conduct meetings:

• LCD projector
• Digital Camera
• Overhead projector
• Slide projector
• Video Walls
• Computer on hire
• Laptop on hire
• VCR
• VCD
• Video projector visualizer
• Cordless hand mike
• Cordless collar mike
• Photocopy machine

You can relax and rejuvenate with holistic treatments, aromatherapy steam bath and rejuvenating beauty treatments at The Oberoi Spa or with a session of yoga.

The Leela Kempinski, Goa: The “Pearl of the Orient” as Goa is aptly called attracts hundreds of thousands of travelers from all over the world. Goa is home to many famous hotels and beach resorts one such resort is The Leela Kempinski. Set over 75 endless acres of lush gardens and sparkling lagoons in idyllic South Goa, The Leela is located at 40 kms from International & Domestic Airports and 7 kms from National Railway Station. It has 186 rooms and suites. All rooms come with following features:

• Central air conditioning
• Color TV with satellite channels
• DVD players
• CD players
• Wi-Fi internet connectivity
• Private balconies

Except the Royal Villas and the Presidential Suite all the rooms have a lagoon view. The Royal Villas and the Presidential Suite face the ocean and overlook the lush golf course.

The hotel has a business center which provides a 24 hour service and is equipped with computers, fax machines, photocopier and cellular phone.

The following equipments are available free of charge upon request:

• White board
• AV screen
• Name cards
• Flip chart

Food

Feeding a Dog Commercial Vs Homemade Foods

To a great many of us our Dogs are special members of our family, where they become our loyal and reliable companions. We realize how much they depend on us as caregivers to take good care of them and feed them a healthy and safe diet.

All dogs, whatever their breed, love to eat and will usually eat anything offered to them. So, you need to be very sure that the dog food you offer to your dog provides him or her with all the nutritional benefits they need for health, vitality and longevity.

Commercial dog food may have all the necessary ingredients that your dog requires listed on the label, including the minerals and vitamins. But, these foods may not be the best choices if they contain unhealthy preservatives and additives that can impact your dog’s health and lifespan.

Because of this many caregivers may decide to make their own homemade dog food.

Although this may not be an absolutely perfect solution for your dog, it’s the closest thing there is to ensuring your dog gets a balanced, safe and healthy diet.

If you plan to begin feeding homemade dog food recipes, you should be aware of the pros vs the cons of giving these to your dogs.

Pros:

* You can choose whatever ingredients you want to use in the food. Therefore, you’ll know exactly what goes into your dog’s dish every day.

* Like human recipes, these have healthy, all natural ingredients and will even cost less in the long run than commercially manufactured dog food.

* Your local grocery store or supermarket should carry all the ingredients you’ll need to make most of the homemade dog food recipes.

* You’ll be able to prepare healthy, nutritious, as well as delicious foods for your dog without any fear it contains harmful preservatives and additives that are contained in the commercial products.

* The beneficial nutritients found in homemade meals can make your dog far more energetic and provide him or her with a much healthier existence.

* Homemade meals can even be prepared from healthy leftovers of human meals, and therefore nothing will be wasted.

Cons:

* Shopping for, choosing, deciding what to feed your dog and then preparing the meals can be a time consuming activity, opposed to just going for the easy option and buying ready to eat commercial dry or canned dog food.

* Preparing the right foods to feed your dog can also take quite a bit of knowledge. Figuring out the right balance in your dog’s diet can be kind of tricky and can take a good deal of research in order to find the healthiest ingredients you should be using, and which foods you need to avoid.

***PLEASE NOTE: You’ll need to be very careful with the ingredients you use because there are certain foods that can be extremely toxic for your dog.

The Answer:

There are a great many benefits of homemade dog food and an excellent choice to help keep your pet in optimal health.

And even though there are some disadvantages, if you do some research on how to correctly prepare the healthiest meals for your dog, and spend the necessary time doing so, you can overcome them.

You’ll be very happy you did!

This can be accomplished, provided you have a strong desire to ensure your dog is happy, healthy and long-lived.