Django natively supports Unicode data everywhere. Providing your database can somehow store the data, you can safely pass around strings to templates, models, and the database.
This document tells you what you need to know if you're writing applications that use data or templates that are encoded in something other than ASCII.
Make sure your database is configured to be able to store arbitrary string data. Normally, this means giving it an encoding of UTF-8 or UTF-16. If you use a more restrictive encoding – for example, latin1 (iso8859-1) – you won't be able to store certain characters in the database, and information will be lost.
MySQL users, refer to the MySQL manual for details on how to set or alter the database character set encoding.
PostgreSQL users, refer to the PostgreSQL manual (section 22.3.2 in PostgreSQL 9) for details on creating databases with the correct encoding.
Oracle users, refer to the Oracle manual for details on how to set (section 2) or alter (section 11) the database character set encoding.
SQLite users, there is nothing you need to do. SQLite always uses UTF-8 for internal encoding.
All of Django's database backends automatically convert strings into the appropriate encoding for talking to the database. They also automatically convert strings retrieved from the database into strings. You don't even need to tell Django what encoding your database uses: that is handled transparently.
For more, see the section "The database API" below.
Whenever you use strings with Django – e.g., in database lookups, template rendering or anywhere else – you have two choices for encoding those strings. You can use normal strings or bytestrings (starting with a 'b').
A bytestring does not carry any information with it about its encoding. For that reason, we have to make an assumption, and Django assumes that all bytestrings are in UTF-8.
If you pass a string to Django that has been encoded in some other format, things will go wrong in interesting ways. Usually, Django will raise a UnicodeDecodeError at some point.
If your code only uses ASCII data, it's safe to use your normal strings, passing them around at will, because ASCII is a subset of UTF-8.
Don't be fooled into thinking that if your DEFAULT_CHARSET setting is set to something other than 'utf-8' you can use that other encoding in your bytestrings! DEFAULT_CHARSET only applies to the strings generated as the result of template rendering (and email). Django will always assume UTF-8 encoding for internal bytestrings. The reason for this is that the DEFAULT_CHARSET setting is not actually under your control (if you are the application developer). It's under the control of the person installing and using your application – and if that person chooses a different setting, your code must still continue to work. Ergo, it cannot rely on that setting.
In most cases when Django is dealing with strings, it will convert them to strings before doing anything else. So, as a general rule, if you pass in a bytestring, be prepared to receive a string back in the result.
Aside from strings and bytestrings, there's a third type of string-like object you may encounter when using Django. The framework's internationalization features introduce the concept of a "lazy translation" – a string that has been marked as translated but whose actual translation result isn't determined until the object is used in a string. This feature is useful in cases where the translation locale is unknown until the string is used, even though the string might have originally been created when the code was first imported.
Normally, you won't have to worry about lazy translations. Just be aware that if you examine an object and it claims to be a django.utils.functional.__proxy__ object, it is a lazy translation. Calling str() with the lazy translation as the argument will generate a string in the current locale.
For more details about lazy translation objects, refer to the internationalization documentation.
Because some string operations come up again and again, Django ships with a few useful functions that should make working with string and bytestring objects a bit easier.
The django.utils.encoding module contains a few functions that are handy for converting back and forth between strings and bytestrings.
smart_text(s, encoding='utf-8', strings_only=False, errors='strict') converts its input to a string. The encoding parameter specifies the input encoding. (For example, Django uses this internally when processing form input data, which might not be UTF-8 encoded.) The strings_only parameter, if set to True, will result in Python numbers, booleans and None not being converted to a string (they keep their original types). The errors parameter takes any of the values that are accepted by Python's str() function for its error handling.
force_text(s, encoding='utf-8', strings_only=False, errors='strict') is identical to smart_text() in almost all cases. The difference is when the first argument is a lazy translation instance. While smart_text() preserves lazy translations, force_text() forces those objects to a string (causing the translation to occur). Normally, you'll want to use smart_text(). However, force_text() is useful in template tags and filters that absolutely must have a string to work with, not just something that can be converted to a string.
smart_bytes(s, encoding='utf-8', strings_only=False, errors='strict') is essentially the opposite of smart_text(). It forces the first argument to a bytestring. The strings_only parameter has the same behavior as for smart_text() and force_text(). This is slightly different semantics from Python's builtin str() function, but the difference is needed in a few places within Django's internals.
Normally, you'll only need to use force_text(). Call it as early as possible on any input data that might be either a string or a bytestring, and from then on, you can treat the result as always being a string.
The django.utils.encoding.iri_to_uri() function, which implements the conversion from IRI to URI as required by RFC 3987#section-3.1.
The urllib.parse.quote() and urllib.parse.quote_plus() functions from Python's standard library.
These two groups of functions have slightly different purposes, and it's important to keep them straight. Normally, you would use quote() on the individual portions of the IRI or URI path so that any reserved characters such as '&' or '%' are correctly encoded. Then, you apply iri_to_uri() to the full IRI and it converts any non-ASCII characters to the correct encoded values.
Technically, it isn't correct to say that iri_to_uri() implements the full algorithm in the IRI specification. It doesn't (yet) perform the international domain name encoding portion of the algorithm.
The iri_to_uri() function will not change ASCII characters that are otherwise permitted in a URL. So, for example, the character '%' is not further encoded when passed to iri_to_uri(). This means you can pass a full URL to this function and it will not mess up the query string or anything like that.
If you look carefully, you can see that the portion that was generated by quote() in the second example was not double-quoted when passed to iri_to_uri(). This is a very important and useful feature. It means that you can construct your IRI without worrying about whether it contains non-ASCII characters and then, right at the end, call iri_to_uri() on the result.
Similarly, Django provides django.utils.encoding.uri_to_iri() which implements the conversion from URI to IRI as per RFC 3987#section-3.2.
In the first example, the UTF-8 characters are unquoted. In the second, the percent-encodings remain unchanged because they lie outside the valid UTF-8 range or represent a reserved character.
So you can safely call it multiple times on the same URI/IRI without risking double-quoting problems.
Because all strings are returned from the database as str objects, model fields that are character based (CharField, TextField, URLField, etc.) will contain Unicode values when Django retrieves data from the database. This is always the case, even if the data could fit into an ASCII bytestring.
You can pass in bytestrings when creating a model or populating a field, and Django will convert it to strings when it needs to.
URLs can only contain ASCII characters. If you're constructing a URL from pieces of data that might be non-ASCII, be careful to encode the results in a way that is suitable for a URL. The reverse() function handles this for you automatically.
The DEFAULT_CHARSET setting controls the encoding of rendered templates. This is set to UTF-8 by default.
Always return strings from a template tag's render() method and from template filters.
Use force_text() in preference to smart_text() in these places. Tag rendering and filter calls occur as the template is being rendered, so there is no advantage to postponing the conversion of lazy translation objects into strings. It's easier to work solely with strings at that point.
If you intend to allow users to upload files, you must ensure that the environment used to run Django is configured to work with non-ASCII file names. If your environment isn't configured correctly, you'll encounter UnicodeEncodeError exceptions when saving files with file names that contain non-ASCII characters.
The LANG environment variable is responsible for setting the expected encoding on Unix platforms. Consult the documentation for your operating system and application server for the appropriate syntax and location to set this variable.
HTML form submission is a tricky area. There's no guarantee that the submission will include encoding information, which means the framework might have to guess at the encoding of submitted data.
Django adopts a "lazy" approach to decoding form data. The data in an HttpRequest object is only decoded when you access it. In fact, most of the data is not decoded at all. Only the HttpRequest.GET and HttpRequest.POST data structures have any decoding applied to them. Those two fields will return their members as Unicode data. All other attributes and methods of HttpRequest return data exactly as it was submitted by the client.
You can even change the encoding after having accessed request.GET or request.POST, and all subsequent accesses will use the new encoding.
Most developers won't need to worry about changing form encoding, but this is a useful feature for applications that talk to legacy systems whose encoding you cannot control.
Django does not decode the data of file uploads, because that data is normally treated as collections of bytes, rather than strings. Any automatic decoding there would alter the meaning of the stream of bytes.


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Reality star Kylie Jenner and her rapper beau Tyga may have only been dating for just over a year, but it looks like they are ready to take their romance to the next level. The 18-year-old has revealed she will make the ultimate commitment by exchanging vows with the Stimulated hit maker.
The Snapchat queen fuelled rumours that she is secretly engaged to the Young Money artist as she partied after the American Music Awards. In a video captured by TMZ, the brunette beauty is asked if she's going to marry Tyga and she responds with a very definite "yes".
The marriage revelation comes just days after reports that Jenner dumped the Rack City star on his 26th birthday began making the rounds online. "They are on a break," a source told E!. "They were just a week or so ago talking about 'ever after' and things got messy this past week.
"Kylie wants time to just be by her self and do her. Tyga is not giving up as that's his one and only lady."
He is said to have hit back with a diss track attacking his girlfriend, which featured the lyrics: "Whoah I got a big crib, how many rooms here? It's a shame, lame's all you'll ever be. Now you're telling me - all I get is jealousy."
But hours later, Jenner shut down the rumours that she had skipped out on her boyfriend's birthday celebrations with a Snapchat picture showing her legs lying next to Tyga's. She captioned the image "Everyone needs to chill".
Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian's little sister attempted to put an end to long-standing rumours that she is expecting Tyga's baby. Taking to Twitter, Jenner admitted she was tired of the constant speculation, telling fans: "They've been saying I'm pregnant for one year now... One year. Let's get it together lol."
The couple started dating in October 2014 but waited until Jenner turned 18 before going public with their romance. Tyga is eight years older than the teenager.


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Guess who's back…back again…Fatboi's back…tell a friend. It is I, Jess, the ghost of Christmas past, coming to you after a year-long WordPress hiatus. In the past year, I started grad school and have been grinding it out, while Christie's been managing a sports facility and running 23812947 Spartan races (aroo!). But don't worry, we've been just as committed to the #fatlyfe.
July 14th kicked off restaurant week in New Brunswick, NJ. 'Til the 28th, the hottest spots are offering discounts on beverages, meals, desserts, and everything in between. From ramen to Ethiopian cuisine, to jam-packed strombolis at Stuff's, there's something for everyone. It's a great excuse to have a fancy date night, dinner and drinks with the girls, or a family outing.
I decided to give Catherine Lombardi a try, after hearing great things about their Italian fare. I easily mapped out my prospects from their $39 three-course menu, prior to even setting foot into the building. I rolled out of bed, changed, and headed to Catherine Lombardi accompanied by my childhood friends (s/o to Marce and Cee, the OG's). Scoping out the restaurant, I quickly regretted my outfit choice. I looked like a fat baby who got separated from her nanny, in my floral jumpsuit. Wine glasses and fancy linen napkins dotted every table, and everything was RED; the walls, the velvet curtains, the carpet, the upholstery. It was what I imagine entering Christian Grey's red room of pain would feel like, but not as terrifying.
I dove right into the wine menu (overwhelmed by the number of categories I never knew existed) and zeroed in on my go-to, Pinot Grigio, and ran with it.
For starters, I ordered the Caprese salad with house-made mozzarella. Tomatoes are either a hit or miss for me, but I easily chowed them down, and the house-made mozzarella was divine.
I'm obsessed with anything and everything truffle, so I had to go with the Garganelli with truffle cream, prosciutto, and asparagus as my entrée. The prosciutto was the perfect addition, balancing out the truffle flavor.
Marce opted for the linguine with shrimp scampi. Obviously, I stole a bite, and it was a delicious rendition of the Italian classic.
Cee chose the tortelloni with Parmagiano-Reggiano cream and bolognese sauce. We actually had to google if tortelloni and tortellini are the same and *spoiler alert*, they are. I may have an Italian last name, but I had no idea wtf was going on. You may be looking at this picture thinking, 'What gives? There are only 6 tortellonis.' I thought the same thing until I sampled some, and the tortellonis were stuffed with filling, making it a reasonable portion size.
To round out my trifecta, I opted for the mascarpone cheesecake. It was incredibly creamy and tasted flan-like.
Marce selected Mrs. Palmisano's cookie plate. To our delight, the cookies were melt-in-your-mouth soft and delicious. This plate would make any Italian grandmother beam with pride.
Cee went for the mango sorbet. It didn't knock her socks off, but I was pleased with the refreshing zing.
Not only was the presentation on point, but the food quality really knocked it out of the park. All of the ingredients were incredibly fresh, making for flavorful dishes. It was fun pretending to be bougie for a night, all under the guise of a discounted prix fixe menu.
R/10 Social House on Redondo Beach Pier is a two-story restaurant with fantastic views of the ocean, marina and pier! After brunch, take a stroll on the pier to walk off your delicious, yet-oh-so-filling, meal!
Brunch is a staple here in the DMV. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, hundreds of residents stumble out into the streets looking for the best brunch cocktail, and a comfort dish to cure their lingering hangover! With so many options to choose from, restaurants work hard to stand out and provide menus and offerings that will leer the mimosa craving patron into their doors.
For the DMV, a good brunch isn't just a meal, it's an experience. I can make brunch dish at home, but I can't make an Arepa Eggs Benedict with an art gallery as my backdrop now can I? That's where Palette 22 steps in.
Palette 22 gets the experience of brunch right. It's a restaurant as well as an art gallery. On any given day, local artists can usually be seen working in the space and almost all of the art shown can be purchased. I loved walking in and checking out some of the pieces while we waited for our table. Though I didn't buy any, there were a few I put in my mental wish list.
Who doesn't love brunch? Better yet, who doesn't love eggs?! Hollandaise Diner is a brunch spot along "The Danforth" in east Toronto that specializes in brunch seven days a week from 7 am to 3 pm. They are even open on CHRISTMAS DAY for your Christmas brunch needs! This east end diner owned and operated by a very proud "east ender" couple who show their love for this diner in all their dishes by preparing them fresh from scratch every morning. This diner may be small (well, it is a diner!) but, in my opinion, is worth the wait!
This diner serves a multitude of various breakfast dishes, ranging from buttermilk coconut pancakes to frittatas to a build-your-own eggs benedict. Their menu is endless! Oh, and their homefries are NOT deep fried! They may taste as crispy and yummy as if they were fried, but they are cooked on a flat top!
Just as their diner is named, hollandaise sauce is their specialty. Their hollandaise sauce is made fresh from scratch daily, and they even offer five different hollandaise sauces (original, HP infused, zesty, coconut and Cajun) which give their diners a different experience each visit.
I have had the opportunity to sample a multitude of their eggs Benedict creations, and it 's hard to pick a favourite. I would say that "The Meatloaf" eggs benny is one I would keep coming back for. This benny consists of two pieces of homemade meatloaf, ketchup glaze with sautéed mushrooms, two poached eggs and their HP infused hollandaise sauce. This creation is definitely over the top and is such a homey dish. Meatloaf, in general, can be a bit dry or even taste, well, like plain meat but at Hollandaise Diner their meatloaf is super moist and is seasoned perfectly.
Another benny I would go back for if I wanted a lighter option would be "The Coconut." This benny consisted of grilled tomato on top of bitter greens, two poached eggs, their coconut hollandaise sauce and topped with toasted coconut. This dish a vegetarian variation of an eggs benedict and I would grab it in a heartbeat. You may think that having coconut in a dish may make it sweet, but somehow they magically were able to create this sauce without being sweet yet have that coconut flavour you'd be looking for.
The last thing I would probably go crazy for is their buttermilk pancakes. Man oh man, did I devour this stack you see. I was super stuffed when I tried these dishes, but somehow I got myself to stuff all of this in my face, and I do not regret any second of it! This stack is their coconut pancakes (YES, COCONUT!) with blueberry fruit sauce. These pancakes not only taste like coconut but they have coconut in them! So when those coconut cravings hit, I know where to go!
One last dish I cannot go without featuring is "The Croque Madame." This benny consists of a grilled cheese, two poached eggs, and their original hollandaise sauce. If you love grilled cheese and you love eggs benedict, then you know which benny you should have! This benny plays to my childhood, and my favourite thing to request (and cook!) was grilled cheese. I wish I thought of this sooner; having the ooey gooey grilled cheese with the creamy hollandaise sauce and the perfect runny egg yolk, it really cannot get any better.
Clearly, I do recommend this place, and I would say that it is currently my go-to brunch spot. With all of their fresh and made from scratch dishes, I will be a return customer!
I'm terrible when it comes to eating a full breakfast, I'm usually a cup of black coffee kind of gal. But nothing makes me happier than being able to sit down and have a full breakfast that's tasty and keeps me full all day.
Since 1994, Bread and Porridge has been serving up some of the best breakfast on the Westside. I discovered this place when I moved to LA and thought I'd share with you a couple of my favorite breakfast items in town.
Instead of my usual black coffee, I decided to live a little and have a Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate. It was topped with an ample amount of whipped cream (just how I always had it as a kid) and totally hits that comforting spot.
The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito is my favorite item to get here. Not only is it jam-packed, but they wrap it tight enough so it all stays in the tortilla (major points for that!). This is a classic breakfast burrito with rice, beans, eggs, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo, and it comes with a side of house-made salsa, sour cream and guac.
Editor note – I order it with their Cilantro Verde Sausage, made with turkey and chicken in place of the usual sausage.
I really went all out with my sweet tooth here! I also got the Original Belgian Waffle topped with strawberries, Nutella and a fresh vanilla cream. I'm a Nutella fanatic, so this treat really hits the spot.
If you're in Santa Monica, be sure to pop in!
Like any good toddler mom, I head to Pinterest for basically everything party related! Every month or so, I host a "Boozy Brunch Bunch" because well, if you play with kids all day and never see your friends, there is a chance you will lose your sanity. With "Boozy" in the title, I like to have a couple of options available, so thanks to #itsfallyall and Pinterest, I can bring you today's concoction!
This month, I decided to host a BOOzy Brunch Bunch, because of Halloween. Unfortunately, Raleigh got hit way harder than expected by Hurricane Matthew, and my freezer got wiped out, so I didn't have most of my normal go-to's, like all the mini muffins I've crafted over the years, or the tiny eggos the kids love so much. (I'm seriously not complaining about this; there are towns in North Carolina that people still can not get into their homes, so my freezer is the least of my worries right now). But since I couldn't just defrost a handful of muffins and throw eggos in the oven, I started to think about my favorite breakfast foods and realized: toasts are so hot right now!
My favorite restaurant up in Rhode Island is called Persephone's Kitchen, and the owner, Persephone, has a delightful selection of toasts every morning that I decided to emulate. So for the guests at my home, there were avocado and cayenne pepper sprinkled with goat cheese toast, goat cheese and mini heirloom tomato toast, and the gold standard of Nutella and banana slices on toast! Of course, I provided mimosas and coffee, but I wanted to have a special beverage on hand as well. My sister-in-law and I had thrown a joint birthday party for our new one-year-olds at the beginning of October, and we tried this recipe for the first time then. I just knew it had to make another appearance this fall!
This recipe is super easy and takes 5 minutes to put together! Deceptively sweet, so make sure kids don't accidentally drink it (a valid concern) and make sure your adult friends know they just got sloshed before you let them hop into a car and drive home! It's the perfect warm fall day beverage, as the sun is shining and you don't want anything too heavy! Ideal for a southern fall day, for sure!
The first step is to cut up 2-3 apples and add them to your pitcher! I started this in a juice jar, and realized I needed something bigger midway through and transferred! Next, add a bottle of your favorite chilled white wine (I used chardonnay), a container of apple cider (I prefer Trader Joe's version), and then the coup de grace, is one cup of Smirnoff's Kissed Caramel Vodka.
Everyone who has tried this loves it! I'm thrilled for the leftovers to share with my neighborhood tonight as the kids are out Trick – or – Treating!
YASSSSS!! Fall is officially here! The weather is finally not giving me a heat stroke, I can stomp aimlessly through piles of leaves, I can pretty much get pumpkin anything and football season has started. That means a copious amount of Sunday Fundays is about to go down!
Now I love a good football snack spread just as much as the next person. However, most snacks are fried and smothered with cheese. Like my favorite, tater tots. Since I know I am going to be attending a ton of Sunday Fundays, I cannot be eating all the fried food. ( I want to, but I can't keep buying new jeans). So I decided to take matters into my own hands and make a healthy version of my fave, broccoli tots.
I used my cauliflower pizza crust recipe as inspiration, and I have to say what I came up with was freaking tasty AF. So if you want to get your snack on basically guilt free continue reading for my Broccoli Tot recipe.
*I give this disclaimer every time but just in case… I do not measure out anything. I just kind of eyeball it with these little bowls and they hold approximately one cup.
Blanche the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Rinse the broccoli with cold water and let it sit while I prepping everything else.
Once you are done pressing the water out throw everything together in a bowl and mix well.
Now you are ready to form your tots. I am not gonna lie, this was the most time-consuming part and if you don't like getting stuff all up in your fingernails wear some gloves. Grab a little amount of the mixture on a spoon and squeezed it together in your hand until it forms a tot-esque shape. Place them on parchment lined baking sheet.
Once you form all your tots, throw them in the oven and let them cook for 25 minutes.
Place them on a tray/plate/whatever and serve with your fave condiment. I promise these will be a hit. Even my boyfriend liked them, and I usually have to trick him into eating broccoli.
Brunch is about the celebration of food, fun, and friends. I had not felt like I had much to celebrate recently but that has changed in the last two weeks. As a result, I was ready for a fun-filled brunch with all my friends. Since South Florida is home to many restaurants that offer yummy brunch menus, we had our work cut out for us in choosing the right place. After a little back and forth, my friends and I decided on Tap 42 in Boca Raton.
And did we ever! There were quite a few items that made the cut. One of my friend's decided on the Bacon and Sweet Corn Guacamole, which came in the vegetarian option.
Like you, we were expecting the guacamole to come as a dip with a side of chips or flatbread. However, many of the menu options at Tap 42 came in the form of a sandwich, and I can say my friend loved the variation. This option was no different. The Bacon and Sweet Corn Guacamole came as a piece of whole wheat toast topped with creamy avocado spread and cotija cheese garnished with charred corn, pink onions and fried garlic. A sunny side up egg sprinkled with all the fixings: cotija cheese, fried garlic, pink onions and charred corn completed the dish.
We ordered what is perhaps the most well-known thing on Tap 42's brunch menu: The Prohibition. It is a classic pub burger with a twist. This mouthwatering burger comes topped with applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and dijonnaise along with Tap 42's very own secret sauce. Of course, this would not be proper brunch sandwich without a over easy egg to complete it.
My friends and I would give Tap 42's brunch menu two thumbs up. We loved it so much; we're already planning our next trip back to taste some their 55 craft beer offerings. Yep. Despite the 42 in the name, this pub offers, even more, craft drafts that the name suggests. Can't wait until our next time there!
For all the New Jersey and tri-state dwellers, the QuickChek NJ Festival of Ballooning is one event of the summer you can't miss! With live music, spectacular views, great food, and activities for every age group, it's the perfect day out for squad and fam alike. You can tour the inside of a hot air balloon, take a ride up if you have that kind of cash, and even witness a sparkly spectacle of a woman get shot out of a cannon. Why does she do this you may be wondering? It runs in the family of course. There are plenty of vendors on location to satisfy even the fiercest of munchies. Our first indulgences were fresh strawberry banana smoothies in fun twisty souvenir cups.
2 cases of brain freeze later, we upgraded to a Philly cheesesteak and a cheeseburger.
The vendors offered cheeseburgers, hot dogs, Italian sausages, gyros, falafel, crab cakes, funnel cakes, zeppoles, fried Oreos, and fresh squeezed lemonade. With happy bellies, we eagerly awaited the ascension of the balloons.
Pandas, sailor ducks, and smileys oh my.
Last but not least, this event offers plenty of cutesy photo-ops such as this. Thanks for checking out our post, we hope to see y'all at events in the future!
I had the pleasure of meeting executive chef Nyesha Arrington (of Top Chef and Knife Fight) at a party/tasting celebrating the opening of her new spot Leona, in Venice. The tasting was fantastic and had me salivating for the opening. When I heard it was going to be located on Washington Blvd, I was a little apprehensive about that. I've lived Venice over 2 years now and I can honestly say, I never make it past Abbot Kinney Blvd. If you're on Washington Blvd and move east toward Lincoln Blvd, there is a decent amount of ethnically diverse restaurants, as well as foodie favorites, but towards the beach, there's more of a tourist trap vibe (The Whaler, Cabo Cantina, Islands). Leona sits a lot closer to the beach than the usual food blogger havens, so I had my guard up. Especially since the beachside of Washington Blvd. can be a little overwhelming with traffic on the weekends.
Luckily for us, Leona is a breath of fresh air for the beachside Washington Blvd scene. I hope Leona's presence makes a big enough splash to bring in better culinary delights for this part of the block. My girlfriends and I went to the soft open for their brunch over the past weekend and it definitely met the Girls on Food standards for a solid Sunday Funday. Mimosas, great food and a laid back atmosphere. Nyesha defines Leona as "California Progressive Cuisine", and I think that's a perfect description for the menu. The brunch items are appropriate to the current season with a melting pot feel of flavors, Italian, Dutch and Korean are represented. I was bummed out the infamous Chicken Brick that I have read so much about online wasn't offered during brunch. It's becoming a signature item (according to my online stalking), so I would've loved to have seen it incorporated in this menu. Maybe next time?
Mimosas are mandatory for a girlie Funday. I had their peach mimosa and I love that it was delicately peach flavored; it didn't have that overkill-syrupy taste a lot mimosas have. One of my friends had the passion fruit mimosa, which had a beautiful magenta color and also scored points with me for not being too sweet. These were great sweet spins on a classic drink.
We started with Korean Latkes, a Jewish potato pancake with a kick. If you're sensitive to spices, you should dip it in the dollop of creme fraiche provided before a bite. I loved the kick personally. I also gushed over the presentation. I love the offering of herbs, fresh pepper and sea salt to sprinkle on it.
After our savory start, we shared Brown Butter Pancakes and California Benedict. The pancakes were to die for. They have that sweet and savory flavor combination that brings this foodie down her knees. The whipped coconut cream and sea-salt vanilla butter on top melt and get soaked up by the pancake, so there's a buttery flavor to every bite. If you really love that sweet and savory flavor, order a side of their bacon and add that on top of your pancake. It's smoky, very thick and has the right amount of fat.
The California Benedict is aesthetically impressive plate and caters to coastal tastebuds. The fried soft shell crab rests on top an English muffin, with avocado and topped with poached eggs, then covered in a tomato hollandaise. I haven't had soft shell crab added to a benedict before, so this was a unique treat for me.
I recommend all Venice locals give the brunch here a taste and I'm looking forward to coming in for dinner. There's a variety of seating here, ranging from indoor, outdoor, wine bar and countertop. These options cater to pretty much anyone. The atmosphere is very "California", it's nice, but there's no pressure to dress up. Be prepared to either ride a bike or take an Uber here. Parking can cost up to $25 and there isn't a valet system set up there yet. This spot is still technically in a soft open, so there's time for them to find their legs.


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Catherine Britt says, "F. U. Cancer"
Now playing on Australian Country Radio a new song from Catherine Britt and featuring, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole, Lyn Bowtell, Josh Pyke, Wes Carr and Wendy Matthews.
Called F.U.Cancer it was conceived during the recent F.U. Cancer shows and was written by Catherine, Beccy Cole and Lyn Bowtell.
All proceeds from the songs sale go to the McGrath Foundation.
Catherine explained to Australian Country Radio, "After a crazy year last year of battling and surviving Breast Cancer I was overwhelmed with the love and support I received from my friends and peers. The McGrath Foundation, in particular the McGrath nurses and Glen McGrath have been an amazing support and it's been so appreciated.
Last year I held a series of concerts around Australia called "F U Cancer Tour"
With the help of my friends in the industry and the fans who came along to the shows we raised over $10,000.00 for the McGrath Foundation. Beccy Cole & Lyn Bowtell came to me while we were performing in Tamworth with this song idea and I couldn't keep the smile off my face. I added some touches to the song and we decided to record it with some of my friends and guests from the show - Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole, Lyn Bowtell, Josh Pyke, Wes Carr & Wendy Mathews.
This song is for all of the fighters, survivors and ones who have lost a love one to the dreaded disease"
Listen free on Google Play, Tunein, Radio FM, Streema, Facebook, or on Australian Country Radio at www.auscountry.com.au

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Acacia concinna Soap pod शिकाकाई Shikakai ''Acacia concinna'' or Shikakai is used in India in a variety of hair-care products. The bark of the plant contains a high level of Saponins which give the extract a foaming and cleansing characteristic. It belongs to the ''Acacia'' genus which has over 1100 members around the world.(AHS Encyclopedia)
Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow, Gordaldo, Nosebleed plant, Old man's pepper, Devil's nettle, Sanguinary, Milfoil, Soldier's woundwort, Thousand-leaf, Thousand-seal. Gandrain, Puthkanda, भूतकॆशी Bhut Kesi ''Achillea millefolium'' or yarrow is a flowering plant in the family ''Asteraceae'', native to the Northern Hemisphere. In antiquity, yarrow was known as ''herbal militaris'', for its use in staunching the flow of blood from wounds. Yarrows can be planted to combat soil erosion due to the plant's resistance to drought. They are used for human consumption and medicinal uses in many cultures around the world. (Source:Wikipedia)
Acorus calamus Sweet Flag, calamus, flagroot, sweet cane, sweet grass, sweetroot, sweet rush बच Bach, घोरबच Ghorbach, सफ़ेद बच Safed bach ''Acorus calamus'', commonly known as sweet flag or calamus (Sanskrit : Haimavati, हैमवती, Vacha, वचा ) and various rushes and sedges,is a plant from the ''Acoraceae'' family, in the genus ''Acorus''. It is a tall perennial wetland monocot with scented leaves and more strongly scented rhizomes, which have been used medicinally, for its odor, and as an allegedly psychotropic drug. Its Sanskrit name is vacha. Probably indigenous to India, ''Acorus calamus'' is now found across Europe, in southern Russia, northern Asia Minor, southern Siberia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Australia, as well as southern Canada and Northern USA, where it may be mistaken for the native ''Acorus americanus''. (Source:Wikipedia)
Acrostichum aureum Golden leatherfern, Mangrove fern ''Acrostrichum'' species generally inhabit warm and tropical regions. There are only 2-3 species known. (Source: Cook). This species grows profusely in mangroves and hence is also called Mangrove Fern.
Adansonia digitata Baobab Gorakh imli गोरख इमली ''Adansonia digitata'', the baobab, is the most widespread of the Adansonia species on the African continent, found in the hot, dry savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. It also grows, having spread secondary to cultivation, in populated areas. In India, the tree is found in hot, dry regions of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. (Source:Wikipedia,Plants of India)
Aegle marmelos Bel, Beli fruit, Bengal quince, Stone apple, Wood apple बेल Bel ''Aegle marmelos'' or Bael is a middle sized slender aromatic armed tree native to India and Pakistan. It has since spread to throughout South-east Asia. It is a gum-bearing tree. The tree is used in several cooking preparations in India. It is also important in religious rituals and has medicinal value. In the Hindu religion, the Tri-foliate leaves typical of the Bael is seen as the 3-pronged Trident (Trisula) that Lord Shiva holds in his right hand. The Trident symbolizes his three fundamental Powers (shakti) of Will (iccha), Action (kriya) and Knowledge (jnana). The Trident also symbolizes the past, the present and the future. Almost every Hindu temple in India would have one or more Bael trees in their courtyards.(Source:Wikipedia)
Allium sativum Cultivated Garlic लेह्सन Lehsan ''Allium sativum'', commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family ''Alliaceae''. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. Garlic has been used throughout history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The garlic plant's bulb is the most commonly used part of the plant.
Alpinia calcarata Snap Ginger, Cardamom ginger, Indian ginger कुलंजन Kulanjan ''Alpinia calcarata'' or Snap Ginger is a plant native to India. It is less common in other parts of the world. Its mainly grown as an ornamental plant.
Azadirachta indica Neem नीम Neem Neem is a tropical and sub-tropical plant which is highly drought resistant. The plant has several medicinal and commercial applications and finds significance in Hinduism. Neem cultivation also has a role to play in agriculture and pest management.
Boerhavia diffusa Red hogweed, Tar Vine, Red Spiderling, Wineflower Punarnava, Satha ''Boerhavia diffusa'' is a weed growing in many parts of India. It had edible leaves. Roots of this plant are used by many tribes in India for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The name ''Punarnava'' means that which rejuvenates. This plant is an ingredient of Dabur Chawanprash.
Ceratopteris pteridoides Floating antlerfern ''Ceratopteris'' species are aquatic pteridophytic ferns, generally found in tropical regions. They require a warm climate and lots of water. Two species - ''C. pteridoides'' and ''C. thalictroides'' are found in India. There is confusion among botanists on whether ''Ceratopteris cornuta'' and ''C. pteridoides'' are separate species.
Ceratopteris thalictroides Water sprite, Indian fern, Water fern, Oriental waterfern, Water hornfern ''Ceratopteris'' species are aquatic pteridophytic ferns, generally found in tropical regions. They require a warm climate and lots of water. Two species - ''C. pteridoides'' and ''C. thalictroides'' are found in India. ''C. thalictroides'' or watersprite is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums. It is also cultivated as a vegetable for including in salads, due to its several curly leaves.
Cinnamomum tamala Indian Bay Leaf, Indian cassia, Indian cassia bark, Tamala cassia, Malabar Leaf तेजपत्ता tejpatta ''Cinnamomum tamala'' or Indian Bark is a commonly used plant known by the name '''Tejpatta''' in India. It is native to India. The leaves of the species are used as a popular spice in several Indian dishes, particularly in Northern India. The leaves have a cinnamon-like aroma (as the species name would suggest). The bark of this tree is also used as a spice. The leaves are also used in the perfume industry for their fragrance.
Cocos nucifera Coconut नारियल Naariyal
Crocus sativus Saffron केसर Kesar
Curcuma longa Common Turmeric हल्दी Haldi ''Curcuma longa'' or Turmeric is a plant with high medicinal and cultural value in India. The rhizome of the plant has medicinal properties. The dried root is ground into a powder which is used on several religious occasions in Hinduism. India is the largest producer of Turmeric in the world. (Adapted from Wikipedia)
Curcuma zedoaria White turmeric, Zedoary जंगली हऴदी Jangli Haldi Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria, known as కచొరము kacōramu in Telugu) is the name for a perennial herb and member of the genus Curcuma Linn., family Zingiberaceae. The plant is native to India and Indonesia. It was introduced to Europe by Arabs around the sixth century, but its use as a spice in the West today is extremely rare, having been replaced by ginger. (Source:Wikipedia)
Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom, Green cardamom इलाएची Elaichi ''Elettaria cardamomum'' is the spice Cardamom or "Elaichi" used for cooking in many parts of the world and in India. It is popularly used to spice up tea in India. Cardamom refers to several plants of the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to India, they are recognised by their small seed pod, triangular in cross-section and spindle-shaped, with a thin papery outer shell and small black seeds. Elettaria pods are light green while Amomum pods are larger and dark brown. (Source: Wikipedia)
Ensete superbum Rock banana, Wild plantain जंगली केला jungli kela ''Ensete superbum'' is a species of banana found only in India (and probably in Thailand). The plant is a very hardy plant and prefers rocky barren areas. It is non-stoloneferous and does not produce suckers. Regeneration by seeds is the only natural means for propagation. Ensete superbum has enormous horticultural value in terms of being an ornamental and medicinal plant. It is resembles a banana plant. Characteristic phyllotaxy on a large pseudostem gives E. superbum, a huge nested-fern appearance. Massive base and red flower head with broad leaves outlined in deep red and deep mid-rib are specific morphological features that add its appeal and aesthetic value.It is best planted as a focal point on a lawn or in a small group making it suitable for a garden or park. commonly known as: rock banana, wild plantain • Hindi: जंगली केला jungli kela • Kannada: ಕಾಡು ಬಾಳೆ kaadu baale, ಕಲ್ಲು ಬಾಳೆ kallu baale • Konkani: रान क्यांळे raan kyaanle • Malayalam: കല്ല് വാഴ kall vazha • Marathi: चवेणी chaveni, रानकेळ raankel • Sanskrit: बहुजा bahuja • Tamil: கல்வாழை kal-valai, காட்டுவாழை kattu-valai • Telugu: అడవి అరటి adavi arati
Glycyrrhiza glabra Cultivated Liquorice, Sweetwood मुलेठी Mulethi Liquorice or licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas) that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia.
Jasminum sambac Jasmine बेला Bela, मोतिया Motiya, मोगरा Mogra ''Jasminum sambac'' is a species of jasmine native to southwestern and southern Asia, in the Philippines, India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. It is grown mainly as an ornamental plant due to its fragrant and beautiful flowers.
Madhuca longifolia Mahua महुआ Mahua ''Madhuca longifolia'', commonly known as mahwa or mahua, is an Indian tropical tree found largely in the central and north Indian plains and forests. It is a fast growing tree that grows to approximately 20 meters in height, possesses evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage, and belongs to the family ''Sapotaceae''. It is adapted to arid environments, being a prominent tree in tropical mixed deciduous forests in India in the states of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat and Orissa (Source: Wikipedia)
Marsilea coromandelina NA NA There has been a debate in the past whether ''Marsilea coromandelina'' is different from ''Marsilea trichopoda''. However, many taxonomists prefer keeping the two taxa separate. (Ref: JSTOR Plant Science) All Marsilea species are found in Africa and in India highlighting the fact that India was once upon a time connected to Madagascar.
Marsilea minuta Dwarf waterclover, Small waterclover चौपतिरा Chaupatira ''Marsilea minuta'' is a highly plastic and variable pteridophyte. Other species, namely, ''M. brachycarpa'', ''M. brachypus'', ''M. gracilenta'' and ''M. maheshwari'' also fall within the range of variation and probably are different environmentally induced phenotypes (Cook). All Marsilea species are found in Africa and in India highlighting the fact that India was once upon a time connected to Madagascar.
Mesua ferrea Cobra saffron, Ceylon ironwood, Indian rose chestnut नाग चम्पा Nag champa, नागकेसर Nagkesar This species is the national tree of Sri Lanka. The geography of Sri Lanka is quite similar to the South western regions of India. In fact, part of the Western Ghat seems to extend to Sri Lanka. ''Mesua ferrea'' is used in Indian cooking, as a medicine, for its fragrance and in the industry for its wood. Some people have noted the psychedelic effects of the fragrance of Nag Champa. The incense sticks made from the flowers of this plant are popular worldwide for their intense fragrance.
Microsorum pteropus Java fern ''Microsorum pteropus'' is an aquatic fern and can grow completely underwater. It is mostly epiphytic and is extensively found in tropical Asia. As with many aquatic ferns, this plant is also used as an ornamental plant in aquariums.
Mimusops elengi Spanish cherry, Bullet wood बकुल Bakul, मौलसरी Maulsari The tree is used in rest of the world for its hard wood. In India, it is also used to make garlands from its fragrant flowers. It finds use in many Ayurvedic products. especially those for oral health. Lord Krishna is said to have played his flute under ''Bakul'' trees attracting young women. The tree is said to flower when sprinkled with nectar from the mouths of beautiful women. (Source: Wikipedia, Flowers of India)
Murraya exotica Chinese box, Orange Jasmine Kamini कामिनी This species is used sometimes as an ornamental plant in India and has a medicinal use. ''Murraya exotica'' is related to ''Murraya koenigii'' or Curry plant, which is used as a spice in Indian foods. ''M. exotica'' leaves, on the other hand, have a citrus flavor.
Nelumbo nucifera Water Lily, Lotus, Sacred Lotus, East Indian Lotus कमल Kamal The Indian Lotus, also known as the Sacred Lotus, is a culturally significant plant in many Asian cultures in general and Indian culture in particular. It is a plant native to the Indian subcontinent, but now is found as an ornamental plant worldwide. The Lotus is considered a symbol of devotion and purity. It is the seat of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma. The flowers of Lotus have several medicinal properties as per Ayurveda. '''Lotus is also the national flower of India.'''
Ocimum tenuiflorum Holy Basil, Indian Basil तुलसी Tulsi ''Ocimum tenuiflorum'' or Tulsi is one of the most sacred plants in Hinduism. The plant has several medicinal properties. It is found throughout India.
Phlogacanthus curviflorus Wild Nongmangkha NA Wild Nongmangkha is found in North East India. It has bright red flowers borne as spikes. Leaves and flowers have medicinal properties and are used in native folk medicine. It can be used as an ornamental plant.
Rauvolfia serpentina Indian snakeroot, Serpentine wood सर्पगंधा Sarpagandha ''Rauvolfia serpentina'' or snakewood is a plant native to India. The genus is also called ''Rauwolfia'', but the name ''Rauvolfia'' is the one accepted by the Species 2000 project, an official international species nomenclature agency. ''Rauvolfia serpentina'' is a popular folk medicine for diabetes and high blood pressure. It also has tranquilizing properties and is used as an antipsychotic drug, for curing schizophrenia and against snakebites.
Santalum album Indian Sandalwood, White Sandalwood चन्दन Chandan Sandalwood is an economically important plant and has been cultivated for several centuries for the fragrance of its oil. Due to extensive and sometimes, illegal cutting of native Sandalwood trees, this species has become vulnerable to extinction. ''S. album'' is native to South/South-East Asia, possibly Indonesia. Another species ''Santalum spicatum'' is native to Australia.
Saraca indica Ashoka अशोक Ashok ''Saraca indica'' or the Ashoka tree is an important plant from a religious and cultural point of view in India. The tree has beautiful red flowers and a dense foliage which makes it seem stately to its devotees. The tree is a symbol of fertility in Indian culture and has been recently shown to provide relief to women during menstruation. The tree is revered in Hinduism and Buddhism and is frequently found in royal palace grounds or near temples.
Sesamum indicum Sesame Gingli, Til
Syzygium cumini Java plum, Jamun जामुन Jamun Jambul (''Syzygium cumini'') is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family ''Myrtaceae'', native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Indonesia. The word 'Jambul' is sometimes mistranslated as 'Blackberry', which is a different fruit. Historically, the tree was exclusive to the Indian Sub-continent, and so widespread across the region that one of the old names of India (or the Indian region) is Jambu-Dvipa (literally: the island of jambul fruit). It is now also grown in other areas of southern and southeastern Asia including the Philippines, Myanmar, south of Iran and Afghanistan.
Zingiber officinale Garden ginger अदरक Adrak ''Zingiber officinale'' or Ginger is a plant native to India. India is the largest producer of ginger, accounting for 30% of the world production. It is closely related to Turmeric and Cardamom. Ginger is widely used in India and around the world in cooking and for medicinal purposes.


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MY TOP 10 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES DURING A STAY
Article written by Amélie on 3 May 2020
Category : Good deals
You are leaving soon but you don't know yet what to do in New York? No worries, here is the article you need!
There are so many things to see and do in New York! The city is so captivating and can be discovered in a thousand different ways, it's all a matter of taste and expectations. Nevertheless, there are still some activities that are an absolute must. Here are 10 must-do's I highly recommend!
1. TAKE A TOUR OF THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT
It is impossible to stay in New York without visiting the Financial District, which is located in the southern part of Manhattan. It is teeming with businessmen and traders rushing to get to a meeting, but don't let that stop you from admiring the facades of the buildings in the area.
Among the must-sees are the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the City Hall. You can also see the Woolworth Building, one of the city's oldest buildings, and the World Trade Center along with the city's tallest tower, the One World Trade Center. Not to mention that the 9/11 memorial is right next door, should you wish to discover it. Naturally, you can also put on your itinerary the Wall Street Stock Exchange, the Federal Hall (a former customs office that has now become a museum of the city's evolution) and Oculus, a new train- and underground-station with incredible architecture.
Don't forget to stop by and take a picture of the "Charging Bull", Wall Street's Bull statue. This bronze work by Italian artist Arturo Di Modica is located in Bowling Green Park, not far from Battery Park. Superstitious people say that touching the bull's private parts brings good luck, so why not try it? If you're not tempted, forget about it and enjoy the beautiful view of New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty while you're there.
A word of advice: go and see "Charging Bull" in the morning, for there will be many tourists crowding around it the whole day! There may be less of them early in the morning, though.
If you want to get away from all the Financial District's hustle and bustle, visit the Trinity Church in the heart of the district and enter the small church of Our Lady of the Rosary which seems to be lost in the middle of huge buildings. Another thing to do is check out the pretty sailboats moored at the South Street Seaport, New York's former official port.
2. WHAT TO DO IN NEW YORK FOR FREE? WALK ON THE HIGH LINE
The High Line is an urban park that has been built on high ground. It is a very recent development and has become a favourite place for locals to take a walk in the city while feeling like they're in another world!
This park in Chelsea was built on an old railway line. In fact, some of the rails have even been kept and vegetation has been planted on them. The promenade is 100% green and ecological (no pesticides are used), which gives it a certain originality. Some works of art have also been installed along the walk, as well as many water features.
As you walk along its 2.3 km length, at a height of 10 metres above the ground, you will be treated to beautiful views of some of Manhattan's streets. You will also see the Empire State Building, catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, and watch the people on 10th Avenue through huge windows. Of course, you will also be able to admire the amazing architecture of many of the buildings along the promenade.
Why not have a picnic among the greenery? If you stay until the evening, you will even be able to top it off with a beautiful sunset on the Hudson. And let's not forget the various activities that take place on the High Line, and that you can join yourself: yoga, shows, exhibitions...
If you're there, do check out the magnificent sculpture The Vessel, located right next door. Access is theoretically free, though you will need to buy a ticket in advance if you wish to enter precisely at the time of your choice.
The promenade is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in winter, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in spring, and until 11 p.m. in summer. You can access it through various staircases and lifts along the way.
Walking on the High Line is an activity you can do all year round, though spring and summer are the best seasons if you want to enjoy both sun and flowers.
By the way, if you're not sure of when to go to New York, don't hesitate to read my complete article on the subject.
New York tourist passes 🎫
Several of New York's sites can be discovered and enjoyed in a totally free fashion, such as Central Park, the High Line, and many others. However, most of the city's emblematic monuments require the purchase of an admission ticket to be visited: that is the case for the Empire State Building, the Top of the Rock, many museums,...
Did you know that there exist different tourist passes in New York that will allow you to discover these monuments? By purchasing a tourist pass, you will benefit from access (and priority access sometimes – you can skip the queue!) to the different sites, but you will also enjoy various advantages, especially that of being able to reduce and fully control your activity budget before your departure.
The New York Citypass, for example, will give you access to 6 emblematic sites in the city for 115 euros (£96).
If you plan to visit several monuments or do multiple activities during your stay, these passes will be of great help 🙂
MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEW YORK CITYPASS BY CLICKING HERE
3. LUNCH AT Chelsea Market
After your walk on the High Line, go to Chelsea Market. This covered market (a former biscuit factory where Oreos were once made, among other biscuits) is very famous in New York. It's a gourmet's wonderland and a very special world!
The market is located at 75, 9th Avenue (between 15th and 16th Streets) in the Meatpacking district, in a building that also houses the offices of Google and some TV stations. It is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The best time to discover its lively atmosphere is at lunchtime, though.
In addition to the amazing but quality decor, you will find about 50 shops and boutiques specifically dedicated to food. You will be able to buy a lot of dishes, specialities, ingredients and articles from all over the world! For example, you can get bread at Amy's Bread, enjoy lobster at Lobster Place, a brownie at Fat Witch Bakery, a milkshake at Chelsea Creamline, fresh Italian pasta at Buon Italia, sushi at Beyond Sushi...
And there are also many food stalls to take away or to eat in: you can try a lobster roll, clam chowder, hot dogs, pastrami...
To get to Chelsea Market, take the E and L underground lines.
4. WHAT TO DO IN NEW YORK? VISIT HARLEM OF COURSE!
Harlem is a neighbourhood in northern Manhattan that is full of points of interest. And though the neighbourhood has seen its original black majority population diversify, you will see that the African heritage still lives on after all these years.
To fully appreciate this, first go to New York's largest African market – the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market. There you will be able to buy a wide range of crafts and souvenirs. The market is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located at 52 W. 116th Street.
Next, head to the Studio Museum Harlem (144 W 125th Street), which exhibits many African-American works.
Harlem is also and especially the birthplace of jazz, so don't forget to visit the Jazz Museum (104 East 126th Street) and to check out one of the neighbourhood's must-see clubs, such as the Cotton Club (656 W 125th Street). It was home to some of the biggest names in Roaring Twenties music, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. If you have the time, go to the Apollo Theater (253 W 125th Street) – a very famous music hall.
Also try to listen to some gospel music – such an activity is a must in Harlem! But preferably go on a Sunday morning, so you can go to church, which are the best places to discover gospel. Go to the First Corinthian Baptist Church, for example, which is located at 1912 7th Avenue (in the place of an old theatre). It makes for a really unique atmosphere! Some of the faithful can even go into a trance when the pastor gives his energetic speech. This is the case at the Abyssinian Baptist Church (132, Odell Clark Place), for example, with the sermons of Pastor Calvin O. Butts.
TO ATTEND A GOSPEL SERVICE, CLICK HERE
And don't forget to taste the Afro-American cuisine, known as the soul food: sweet potatoes, fried chicken... For that, go to "Sylvia's Restaurant" (328, Malcolm X Blvd), – a true temple to Soul Food in the district! You can also go to the Red Rooster Harlem (310 Lenox Avenue). The food there is delicious!
To get to Harlem, take the B or C underground lines (from 86 St to 116 St).
5. VISIT NEW YORK BY VISITING THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
Once in New York, you absolutely must visit the 9/11 Memorial at the site of the former twin towers of the World Trade Center (Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan).
You will feel strong emotions there. Indeed, in this place dedicated to remembrance, the names of the victims of the attacks have been engraved on the perimeter of the two water basins. All around, oak trees have been planted (on the Memorial Plaza, a 3.2 hectares park composed of a grove of nearly 400 white oak trees, and the largest manmade waterfalls in the United States). There is also a pear tree that was salvaged from the rubble and replanted.
The Memorial is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the site is free, but the 9/11 Museum dedicated to the 3,000 victims of the attacks has an admission fee ($26 for adults, $20 for children aged 13 to 17 and $15 for 7 to 12 year olds, free for children under 6). The museum is open Thursday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inside, you can see pieces of the two towers, personal effects of the victims, firefighting equipment and audio recordings made by the victims at the time of the attack. You will also see their faces on the wall of faces (which is a touch screen).
SEE THE DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO BY CLICKING HERE
To get to the 9/11 Memorial, the best way is to take the E line of the underground to the World Trade Center. Alternatively, you can take the A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4 or 5 lines to Fulton Street or the R line to Cortland Street. Then just head towards Church Street and turn right at Cortland Street.
Every September 11 the 'Tribute in Light' is held: two huge beams of blue light shine through New York at the site of the two towers.
The 9/11 Museum is free every Monday between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
6. SEE GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL STATION
Located at 89 E 42nd Street in the heart of Midtown, Grand Central Terminal is a New York City landmark. Even if you don't have a train to take, you should definitely go visit this station! In fact, the best time to go and see the beauty of the place is at noon, when the sun shines through the facades' stained glass windows and turns the hall into a huge cathedral!
Indeed, what makes this station so interesting is its hall! It is both huge (84 metres by 37 metres) and magnificent. Its ceiling, painted in 1912 by Paul-César Helleu, is dotted with glittering constellations.
You can also admire the 4-dial clock above the information kiosk, the more than 14 metres high sculpture representing Mercury, Hermes and Minerva, as well as the hall's grand staircase. In short, the station is an architectural gem and has been featured in many films and series (North by Northwest, I am a Legend, The Untouchables, Gossip Girl...).
Inside, there are many things to do: you can go shopping (the station has 68 shops!), or buy fresh products at the Grand Central Market. You can also enjoy meals, drinks and even play tennis, if you feel like it (there are two tennis courts in the station!).
If you don't want to miss anything, you can discover the many secrets of this mythical station with the help of a local guide. Your curiosity will definitely be satisfied 🙂
More details about the excursion by following this link.
Around 800 trains and 750,000 people pass through the station every day, which is why the place is understandably busy throughout the day.
Grand Central Station is open every day from 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. The train station also serves as a station for metro lines 4, 5, 6 and 7.
7. WHAT TO DO IN NEW YORK? DISCOVER THE CHINATOWN DISTRICT
If you're looking for a change of scenery, go to the south of Manhattan, to Chinatown to be exact. It will be like being in Asia! Both language and signs are Chinese, while the restaurants and shops are all Asian. Adding to that the traditional music and the exotic scents... In this district in perpetual effervescence, you will really dive into another world. And everything is authentic!
Start in the north of Chinatown, on Canal Street, the main street, to do some shopping. But be careful, most of the items (watches, perfumes or bags) you can find there are counterfeit! And the importation of counterfeit products being illegal, you risk having them confiscated at customs – not to mention the heavy fine that comes with it (or even worse)! So if you really want to go shopping, go to Mott Street instead. There you will be able to enter various shops and finally buy whatever attracts your interest.
During your walk through the district, you really should go and eat in a Chinese restaurant, such as the "Peking Duck House" (28, Mott Street). You will be able to taste many specialties such as Peking duck of course, but also sesame chicken or noodles. And don't forget your fortune cookie at the end of the meal!
For tea, I recommend the tea bar "Ten Ren's Tea Time" (73, Mott Street), where there is no shortage of flavours: white tea, jasmine tea... Also, go to "Aji Ichiban" (27, Mott Street) to buy fruit and dried meat sold in the form of candies and by weight. Believe me, it makes for a real treat!
Also, stop by Columbus Park – the only park in Chinatown. There, you will see the locals doing typical Chinese activities such as Tai Chi and Mahjong.
Finally, head to the Mahayana Buddhist Temple (33 Canal Street) to find some tranquillity and admire the largest Buddha statue in New York.
You can also decide to visit the MoCa – the Museum of Chinese in America,which shows the history of the Chinese people (215, Centre Street), or to discover the oldest house built in Manhattan (in 1785): the Edward Mooney Townhouse, located at the corner of Bowery Street and Pell Street. Did you know that the Bowery was New York's oldest street?
If you go to New York in January, around the time of the Chinese New Year, the neighbourhood will be even more lively.
It is also possible to discover Chinatown via a tour and a local guide. You will walk not only through Chinatown, but also through SoHo and Little Italy.
The compact format of the guided tour will give you an overview of the different districts, of their richness and differences. This tour will also help you know which neighbourhood(s) you want to further explore on your own, if there are any that you particularly enjoyed discovering during the tour 🙂
Note that New Yorkers consider that the real Chinatown is located in Flushing, Queens.
To get to Chinatown, take the underground. The best is line 6, which stops right in the heart of the neighbourhood. If not, the J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z lines also serve the neighbourhood.
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8. VISIT THE MUSEUMS OF NEW YORK
You can't go to New York without visiting at least one of the city's museums. And the four most important and impressive of those are the MET, the MoMa, the Guggenheim Museum and the Museum of Natural History.
You can spend hours at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This museum has gathered more than 2 million works by renowned artists from all over the world. They are part of the museum's permanent collection, but the museum also hosts many temporary exhibitions. You will certainly not be able to visit the entire museum in one visit – there are more than 400 galleries!
So I recommend choosing one or two sections to discover during your visit. There are 5 sections on the ground floor: Egypt, America, Greece and Rome, Africa and Oceania, Contemporary Art. The first floor's focus is on European Art. Surely some of these sections interest you particularly?
The MET is located at 1000 5th Avenue and is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It is closed on Wednesdays.
Admission is free for children under 12, and costs $25 for adults, $17 for seniors and $12 for students.
TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE MET, CLICK HERE
To get to the MET, take the underground (green lines 4, 5 or 6 and yellow line Q) and stop at "86 Street Lexington".
The MoMa
The Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to contemporary art only. You'll find over 100,000 works of modern art (paintings, sculptures, architecture, drawings, photographs, media and films) spread over 6 floors. Note that the 5th and 6th floors are dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
Once again, you won't be able to see everything!
The MoMa collections are very impressive and therefore very popular. As such, expect long queues at the entrance of this museum, located in lower Manhattan (11 West 53rd Street).
The MoMA is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except on Saturdays when it closes at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and $14 for students, and free for children under 16.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THE MOMA BY CLICKING HERE
To get to MoMa, take the E and M underground lines and stop at 5 Av/53 St. The F, B and D lines also serve it at the 47-50 St. Rockefeller Center station, not far from Rockefeller Center itself!
Don't forget to stop by the gift shop!
A visit to the Solomon R.Guggenheim museum is doubly rewarding. First of all, you can admire its atypical architecture (by Frank Lloyd Wrighten) in the shape of a mollusc shell, which is most original. Inside, discovering the collections of modern and contemporary art (either painting, sculpture and cinema) while walking up the steep ramps makes for an extraordinary experience!
The Guggenheim Museum is located on the Upper East Side, at 1071 5th Avenue, and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and until 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and students and free for children under 12.
TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, CLICK HERE
On Saturdays, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., you can take advantage of the Pay as You Wish system: you pay the admission price of your choice, though it is still recommended to give 10 $.
The museum is closed on Thursdays.
To get there, take underground lines 4, 5 or 6 to the 86th Street station.
The Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is also a must see during your stay in New York. Located at Central Park West & 79th St, this museum is one of the largest in the world. You will learn a lot about man and his origins, but also about animals and planets.
It's a favourite with children, as they can see impressive dinosaur specimens – including the T-Rex, the most famous dinosaur in the museum. And they even touch a meteorite!
The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except on Thanksgiving and Christmas). Admission for adults is $23, $18 for seniors and students, and $13 for children ages 2 to 12.
TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR THE MUSEUM, CLICK HERE
Please note that there are no free lockers in this museum, and that the locker fee is $2/person.
The museum is accessible by underground via lines 1, B and C, and getting off at the "81 St — Museum of Natural History" stop.
If you want to visit more than one museum in New York during your stay, take a city pass, it will end up costing you less.
Admission to museums is offered in the various New York City passes.
9. WHAT TO DO IN NEW YORK AT NIGHT? SIP A DRINK ON A ROOFTOP
Get a bird's eye view of the city from above. That's how you'll realise just how big New York is! And if you don't want to queue up to go to the various observatories that the city offers (Top of the Rock, Empire State Building...), you can simply go and have a cocktail on one of New York's many rooftops. What is a rooftop? It is simply a bar located on the roof of a skyscraper.
Where to go? The most famous of them is the 230 Fifth bar, in Manhattan (230, 5th Ave, Corner 27th). There, you can order a cosmopolitan while admiring the Empire State Building in front of you.
You can also head to Le Bain on the 18th floor of the Standard Hotel (444 West 13th Street). Who could resist having a drink while admiring a beautiful view of the Hudson River and the High Line?
The JIMMY bar is also a famous NY rooftop. The particularity of this luxury bar, located on top of the "James Hotel" in SoHo (15, Thompson Street), is its outdoor pool with a view of Wall Street and Midtown.
Alternatively, you can enjoy the chic decor of the Refinery, which used to be a disused factory (63 West 38th Street), or head to the city's highest rooftop, B54 on the 54th floor of the Hyatts Hotel, which offers a lovely view of Times Square (135 West 45th Street). Unless you would rather go to the Roof Garden, which is the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with its view of Central Park (1000 5th Avenue, NY 10028)?
If you want to learn more about each of these rooftops in New York, I have written an article about them! Do check it out, it is full of information 😉
10. SPEND AN AFTERNOON AT CONEY ISLAND BEACH
Yes, New York does indeed have a beach, and more than one at that! But to get to Coney Island Beach, head to the south-east of Brooklyn to go to Coney Island.
Once there – if the weather is sunny and the beach is not too crowded – you can enjoy a little sunbathing session on Brighton Beach, in a neighbourhood called Little Russia/Little Odessa, which is none other than NY's Russian neighbourhood. You'll find many Russian shops and restaurants there.
Above all, you can go and have fun in the Luna Park amusement park. This park with a very vintage atmosphere usually opens from April to October, and the opening hours vary according to the day.
SEE THE AVAILABILITY TO GO TO THE LUNA PARK BY CLICKING HERE
While you're there, try the best hot dogs in the world at Nathan's Famous, the restaurant chain that holds the biggest hot dog eating contest every 4th of July (America's Independence Day).
You can also take a walk along the world's longest promenade, the Riegelmann Promenade (5 km long) and enjoy the sea air. Along the promenade, you can enter the large Coney Island Aquarium – the only aquarium in New York. Inside you will see over 8,000 species, including penguins, sharks, rays, otters and sea lions.
And if you're still in the area at night, in the summer you can enjoy a great fireworks display (every Friday at 9:30 p.m.) and concerts at the Coney Island Amphitheater.
To get to Coney Island, take the D or N underground lines and stop at the Coney Island — Stillwell Avenue station. You can also take the Q and F trains, but the journey will take a little longer: at least an hour.
And that's it, that's the end of this article on what to do in New York 🙂 I hope the information will help you find activities to do during your stay! Are there any activities you didn't know about or never thought of? Feel free to give me feedback in the comments – and if you have any suggestions/recommendations, I'm all for it too! 🙂


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Support Groups for Caregivers on the North Shore
Caregiver Support Group: The second Tuesday of every month a support group meets from 10 to 11:30 am at the Beverly Senior Center. Call the Center to sign up in advance. This group is facilitated by a Caregiver Support Specialist, from SeniorCare, Inc.
Caregivers Together: North Shore Elders, 152 Sylvan Street, Danvers First and Third Mondays 10:30 to noon, and first and third Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 pm. Call 978-750-4540 for more information.
Parkinson's Support Group: The second Monday of each month at 1 pm at the Beverly Senior Center, Suite C. Please contact Raymond C. James, RN, BS, at 617-638-7745 for more information. Does not meet in July or August.
Federal, State, Local & Private Organization Resources & Information
AARP Caregiving Page
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"
Benefits CheckUp: Federal, state, local, and private programs you may be eligible for
Disability.gov: Online resources for people with disabilities
Family Caregiver Alliance: Resources Available by State
Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services Elder Affairs: Official website of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
National Parkinson Foundation
Quick Guide to Healthy Living: (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Resources for Massachusetts Elders and their Families
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As a society we throw away vast amounts of stuff, even things with almost nothing wrong with them. The majority of our waste still goes into landfill as recycling options are limited and we've been encouraged by governments to consume more to help economic growth. Many products are intentionally designed with built-in obsolescence so that their useful life is shortened and we're forced to buy new. The knowledge and ability to repair and 'make do and mend' have been lost over the years and valuable practical skills are not being passed down the generations. It's becoming more and more obvious that our 'throwaway' society is totally unsustainable and Repair Cafés are a hands-on way to learn how this attitude fails both people and the planet.
Repair Cafés are helping to change attitudes by presenting an innovative approach to waste reduction, social cohesion and the transference of craft skills, through the act of repairing, upgrading and maintaining a broad range of products. They are a community-led initiative offering a friendly and social meeting place, open to all, where hand-portable broken, damaged or torn household and personal possessions are repaired or mended by a team of multi-skilled, highly competent repairers.
Items regularly brought to Repair Café Malvern Hills include furniture, household electrical appliances, electronic gadgets and devices, toys, garden equipment, bicycles, clocks, jewellery, ceramics, clothes and textiles...... and much much more!
Our repairers love fixing things and no job is too small or too challenging!
By repairing our possessions we:
feel a new appreciation for them and their value
understand the, often very simple, repair needed to extend a product's life
reduce unnecessary waste to landfill
reduce our continued overuse and consumption of finite, non-renewable resources
reduce carbon emissions and the embedded energy in manufacturing new or recycling used products
save money by not having to buy a replacement item
help to revive long-lost or forgotten practical and useful skills which can be shared with others
How did the Repair Café start?
The first Repair Café opened in Amsterdam, Holland in 2009 and Repair Cafe International will be celebrating 10 hugely successful years of global growth in October 2019. There are now almost 2000 Repair Cafes worldwide in 35 countries. The highest increase last year was in France with only the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium hosting more. This doesn't take account of those Repair Cafés that open and don't ever feel the need to register with Repair Café International.
The number in UK has risen to over 100 and six of those are operating in Worcestershire; Malvern Hills, Worcester, Redditch, Bewdley, Evesham and Kidderminster. Although the majority of Repair Cafés are based in Europe, they are also opening further afield in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Japan, Australia, and India - and more are opening every week as the message spreads!
If you want to find out more and the location of your nearest Repair Cafe visit the Repair Café International's website.
According to the 2017 Annual Report published by Repair Cafe International, Repair Cafés around the world saved approximately 300,000 products from being thrown away. That equates to the weight of a double-decker train with twelve carriages!
Approximately 50,000 people visit a Repair Café every month. There they receive help from more than 21,000 volunteers. Due to the efforts of all these people, around 300,000 kilos of CO2 emissions were saved in 2017.
You can find out more about Repair Cafe Malvern Hills' volunteers on the Volunteer page.
What is the history of Repair Cafe Malvern Hills?
Repair Café Malvern Hills was founded in December 2012 and opens regularly on the third Saturday in each month from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. The original team of six volunteer repairers has grown to more than 35 who bring a wide range of skills and expertise to each session. There are also dedicated teams involved in front-of-house to meet, greet and register customers and manage the café which has become an important and valued part of the Repair Café experience. A talented and creative sewing team tackle a variety of often intricate repairs not only to clothes and textiles but also soft furnishings, bed linen, handbags, luggage, soft toys, curtains, rucksacks, luggage and blinds.
A sharpening service for knives, garden tools and other equipment is also available each month and has proven to be extremely popular as this facility is no longer available on our high streets.
Since 2012, repairers have seen over 3500 customers and helped with approximately 5500 items for repair or sharpening. An average of 59 customers visit each month - although one month 80 customers were seen. We are proud that the repair success rate continues to be a consistent 80%.
No charge is made for any repair or advice given but we rely on customers' generous donations to cover all costs and keep the service free for all at the point of delivery. We have accumulated a range of tools and equipment over the years, many of which have been donated, but we also need to regularly purchase specialist tools and consumables. We also use our funds to help other communities open their own Repair Café by providing financial support, resources and volunteer help to get them started.
Most sessions are very busy and we have introduced a new registration system to try and reduce queues. Visitors will also find a selection of the Saturday newspapers in the café so that should there be a wait to see a repairer, they can catch up on the latest news while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of one of the delicious homemade cakes that are always on offer.
In 2015, a Big Lottery 'Awards for All' grant enabled Repair Café Malvern Hills to establish the Repair Café Herefordshire and Worcestershire (RC H&W) network and facilitate the opening of several new Repair Cafés in the two counties. In July 2019 a second grant awarded by the Community Fund has enabled the establishment of Repair Cafe West Midlands. Over the next 12 months we shall be supporting interested community groups within the region to open at least five more Repair Cafes.
Details on the RC H&W network Repair Cafés can be found in the Visit section. If you'd like further information on setting up a Repair Café in the West Midlands region, please complete the form on the Contact page or email: repaircafemalvernhills@gmail.com.
If you have more questions please look at our FAQs or drop us an email. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer with the Repair Café please do get in touch.
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1 Orchard Road
WR14 3DA
Third Saturday of every month
from 10am - 1pm
© 2018 Malvern Hills Repair Café


Yesterday I learnt that Otis Rush had passed away on September 29. I seem to miss a lot of news, albeit Otis Rush was not a very famous pop artists or similar. He is one of my favorite blues artists and composers. His career was not very smooth, and he struggled with ill-health at times. He influenced many, I think one can hear him especially in Eric Clapton and Peter Green. While often white blues men have made a lot of money while the original black artists have not, Clapton has always to his credit, credited his musical ancestors. Otis also had a lot less commercial success than e.g. B.B. King and Buddy Guy, who both had/have more outgoing stage personalities, and also worked more consistently.
When I was younger, I did see some blues live. E.g. B.B. King, Albert Collins, and even real old timers like Johnny Shines, Robert Jr Lockwood and Champion Jack Dupree. I never got to see Otis. He had both very personal guitar playing style, and also a characteristic warm voice. He was also one of the best modern blues composers.
One of my most favorite studio music moments, any genre: Double Trouble. The sound, the mood, just something magic and haunting about it. Linked is later released version of original with some studio talk before they start.
Right Place, Wrong Time. Title song from one of the few times he had opportunity to have a real production of recording. Recorded in 1971, but released in 1976. Otis had to buy the recording in order to release it. Blues artists (and not only they) have had some bad experiences or just bad luck with recording labels over the years. The recording industry is not the most ethical, to make an understatement. Sometimes I guess it is the "suits" that are the problem. This album is a masterpiece. The only original vinyl I have of Otis.
So Many Roads, So Many Trains, live in Japan, 1975.
Many clips with Otis Rush on the youtube.


A lawsuit filed against Northwestern on behalf of two participants of NU's retirement plan, alleged the University's employee retirement and voluntary savings plans charge participants "unreasonable expenses" for the plans' administration.
In a statement, University spokesman Al Cubbage said NU believes the claims are "baseless" and will defend its retirement plans.
"Northwestern has carefully managed its retirement plans for the benefit of its faculty and staff members, as evidenced by the financial stability and success of those plans, and the University will continue to do so," the statement said.
The complaint alleged NU charged "unreasonable" recordkeeping fees, using two recordkeepers for its retirement plan and two for the voluntary savings plan until the latter's consolidation to one recordkeeper in 2012. The University's decision to use multiple recordkeepers was "costly and inefficient," the complaint said.
In the past two weeks, several other universities have been named in lawsuits targeting employee retirement plans, including Duke University, Yale University and the University of Southern California.