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By Roland Buerk
BBC News, Tokyo
The Japanese are eating more meat than seafood, according to a new report from the government.
Figures show that in 2006, for the first time, the Japanese preferred meat over sushi. And in 2007 their appetite for meat increased even further.
The study said that changing lifestyles were responsible, with parents finding meat dishes quicker to prepare.
The government suggests supermarkets hold fish cookery demonstrations to help protect the seafood industry.
Despite these recent trends, people in Japan still eat more fish than those in any other major industrialised nation. …
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Love Tea? Love Coffee? How about both? If you live in the New York City area, this event is for you! I went last year and I enjoyed trying out different teas and coffees from all over the world.
Event: 4th Annual Coffee And Tea Festival NYC
Date: April 18-19, 2009
Place: Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W. 18th St. New York, NY 10011
Time: April 18, 2009 11am-6pm, April 19, 2009 11am-5pm
Website: www.CoffeeAndTeaFestival.com
Tickets: $20 for a full day pass (buy tickets online in advance and save $5 by using promo code FESTIVAL)
Event Description: OPEN to …
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Here’s an odd pairing, wine and cupcakes! If you’re into that sort of thing, then sign up here!
Location
Sin Sin’s Leopard Lounge
248 E 5th St
New York, NY 10003
212-253-2222
Date
Friday, April 17, 2009, 6PM
Details
2 floors, 2 different themes. Free Admission all night!
Here are the event details:
*Meet N Greet begins at 6pm, most arrive by 7pm
*Free Admission all night. Come alone or bring all your friends. Greeted at the door!
* Drink specials Extended till 10pm
* 2 Floor 2 Different Themes in 1 night!
Floor 2:
Cool relaxing back ground music, perfect for socializing.
40 Different Cupcakes paired …
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Wow, NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2009 has been extended through March 20. Which brings us right into Spring. This gives you more time than ever to check out the new and old eateries in New York City. I’m not a big fan of the Restaurant Week price fix menus because the selection is too limited. Still, this looks like an opportune time to check out a few joints.
http://nycgo.com/restaurantweek
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Invite your friends today to dine out on Sunday, March 8 and fight hunger! For Time Out For Hunger, a selection of Time Out New York’s favorite restaurants will donate 10 percent of a day’s proceeds to the Food Bank For New York City.
An annual partnership with Time Out New York, 90 restaurants helped to raise more than 170,000 free meals for New Yorkers in need 2008. Help us do more in 09 — browse our current list of participating restaurants today and remember to check back every week for …
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The annual chocolate bar event is in its eighth year at the Ritz Carlton-Battery Park. Prepare to over-indulge in chocolate decadence. Just don’t pass out on the floor from overdose, not classy.
Award-winning Pastry Chef Laurent Richard presents a sumptuous gourmet buffet of the most unforgettable decadent chocolate desserts complimented by a bottomless glass of Champagne. Indulge in this sinful selection while experiencing the most breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor from the 14th floor Rise Bar. The romantic water views are enhanced by Chef …
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The 2nd Annual New York Wine Expo is less than a month away. Wine lovers out there better get your tickets fast.
The Grand Tasting is the centerpiece of the New York Wine Expo. It takes place in the Special Events Hall at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to sample over 600 wines from around the world and meet the winemakers who produce them. Top winemakers and winery principles are on hand to speak directly about their wines and the wine making process as …
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The Village Voice’s Choice Eats event is back this year. I wanted to go last year, but I procrastinated too long and wasn’t able to get a ticket. Rather than summarize the event, I’m just going to copy and paste from the website.
In recognition of the tantalizing and eclectic cuisine featured by resident food critics, Robert Sietsema and Sarah DiGregorio, The Village Voice is proud to present our second annual Choice Eats tasting event. We have scaled New York’s eclectic culinary landscape to bring together Robert’s and Sarah’s tastiest picks …
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If you missed out on restaurant week, don’t fret. It’s been extended through February 27. I guess it’s a move to counteract the slow economy that has been plaguing the restaurant business.
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The 17th Hot Chocolate Festival at City Bakery starts this Saturday, January 31st and is open until midnight. Throughout the month of February, visit the bakery for a daily hot chocolate special. City Bakery is located at 3 West 18th Street, just footsteps from 5th Avenue. Bonus points if you go everyday in February.
Here’s the breakdown of the daily flavors:
Feb 01: Beer Hot Chocolate
Feb 02: Hot Chocolate A-Go Go
Feb 03: Ginger Hot Chocolate
Feb 04: Milk Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Feb 05: Earl Grey Tea Hot Chocolate
Feb 06: Bourbon Hot Chocolate
Feb 07: Caramel …
