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Are all Hibachi Restaurants the same? If you’ve never been, here’s the definition of hibachi, or as some call it, “Japanese fire bowl”: Hibachi: a portable barbecue of Japanese design, with a base for the fire with vents under it and one or more adjustable cooking racks We visited two hibachi restaurants and then had to question if all the employees, of all these separately owned establishments, learn their technique at the same school…? There is one recognizable difference about these two restaurants, but we’ll get to that in a minute. The first restaurant we visited was Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse in Liverpool, New York. Here’s the skinny: Favorite drink: Fujiyama – peach brandy & rum mix $7.50 Favorite appetizer: Eda Mame – boiled soybean pods, lightly salted $4.95 Favorite hibachi dinner: Chicken Teriyaki $18.50 Add: fried rice $1.95 extra Add: fried noodles $1.95 extra Dinner comes with soup AND salad Total meal for one: $34.85, plus tax & tip Great entertainment by the hibachi trained chef, who wore a spongebob chef’s hat. The second restaurant we enjoyed was the Teppan Bar & Grill in Jersey City, New Jersey. Here’s the scoop: Favorite drink: Hello Kitty - TY KU liqueur (Sake Liqueur), vodka and lemonade $6.00 Favorite appetizer: Grilled Chicken Satay – chicken on skewers with spicy peanut sauce $6.95 Favorite hibachi dinner: Chicken dinner $18.00 Add: fried rice $2.00 extra Dinner comes with hibachi noodles and soup OR salad Total meal for one: $32.95 plus tax & tip Also great entertainment by the hibachi trained chef, including egg tosses and fire shows on the grill. Both restaurants had engaging chef’s that offered a flamboyant show, which included flipping shrimp into their chefs’ hats and pockets, tossing and cracking eggs with a knife, and lighting volcano-shaped stacks of raw onion hoops on fire. The atmosphere of dining hibachi style is fun and always filled with energy. So, with the cost of dinner and entertainment at each of the two restaurants being almost identical, the only major difference was that at Teppan Bar & Grill in Jersey City, the chef’s carry a water bottle on their prep cart. This ‘special’water bottle contains sake liqueur, which they squeeze from a distance, creating a sake stream, landing into participating guests mouths. This turns up the excitement level a bit, and from my experience, creates a rolling laughter throughout the restaurant!
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Join Connextions Magazine and many other GLBT Travel Industry members at this year's GLBT Travel Expo! NYU’s Kimmel Center will be the venue for the New York City GLBT Travel Expo. This exquisite building is the home of student life to almost 50,000 and is located in the center of the Village in New York City. The Kimmel Center offers a variety of amenities for the exhibitor and a great location for all those attending the show. “We have always done well with the middle and older age demographics for these events. By having the show at NYU and with the cooperation of local student groups we will bring a great new group of younger travelers to the show. This is especially important to the exhibitor/sponsor looking to create a new following. ” said Steve Levenberg, show producer. WHEN: April 28, 2013 HOURS: 12-5pm WHERE: Kimmel Center at NYU, 60 Washington Square, New York, NY 10012 For further information, please contact Steve Levenberg or visit http://www.glbttravelexpo.com/happiness/ Stevenlevenberg777@verizon.net 718 622 5709 A Steven Levenberg LLC Production Other GLBT Travel Expos include: Feb 7 – Ft Lauderdale, Feb 10 – Miami Beach date tbd– Chicago Warm Up at THE OUT NYC this Winter with Hot Deals! Urban Resort steps from Times Square offering up to a 25% discount for January and February To kick-off 2013, THE OUT NYC is offering guests discounts of 15%, 20%, or 25% through February 2013. Now is the perfect time to visit THE OUT NYC and Manhattan to get the New York experience without the crowds of the holiday season. Valid through February, THE OUT NYC’s discount includes: ·15% discount off a one and two nights stay ·20% discount off a three and four nights stay ·25% discount off a five (or more) night stay *Pre-discount rates for THE OUT NYC start at $179 per nightand are based on availability, exclusive of taxes. Blackout dates apply. This offer is not combinable with other promotions or packages. Guests can experience some of the THE OUT NYC’s key amenities that helped distinguish it has a2012 Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award winner. Some highlights include the just-opened Spa at THE OUT NYC that features a 5,000-square foot wellness center with luxury treatment rooms, hot tubs, cabanas and a private gym; a Winter Wonderland alpine snow lodge complete with ice skating rink, seasonal cocktails and fondue; KTCHN Restaurant where Executive Chef Dale Schnell serves modern American cuisine, fixed in tradition and inspired by the seasons; and XL Nightclub which has featured performances by the likes of Cher Lloyd and Carmen Electra. Conveniently located within walking distance of “must-see” NYC landmarks including Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park, THE OUT NYC also serves as a great home base for sightseeing in Manhattan. For further information or to make a reservation, contact the hotel at (212) 947-2999 or visitwww.theoutnyc.com. ABOUT THE OUT NYC THE OUT NYC, located on 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, encompasses a 105-room hotel, the 14,000 square foot XL Nightclub, Cabaret & Lounge by John Blair, Beto Sutter, and FV Events, a late-night restaurant called KTCHN, three courtyards, a business/conference center, function space, and a wellness center. Rates start at approximately $250. WHAT:
Repair, Rebuild, Restore, a holiday benefit for Habitat for Humanity hosted by Nest Seekers International. Supporting Superstrom Sandy relief efforts. WHO: Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts, Star of ABC’s “The Chew” designed menu and other celebrity supporters include Katie Couric, Alec Baldwin, Zac Posen, Kelly Bensimon and Million Dollar Listing Star Ryan Serhant. WHEN: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 The 20th Original GLBT Expo Saturday March 9, 2013 & Sunday March 10, 2013 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 38th & 11th Aves, New York City, NY. 10014 #1 in Attendance #1 in Exhibitors #1 Advertising & Promotion #1 Expo 2013 is the 20th anniversary and a huge milestone for the GLBT Community. For the past 20 years, the EXPO has helped to present the finest products & services available to the GLBT consumer. Starting in 1993, the EXPO has generated over $80,000,000 of dollars spent within the Greater Tri-State area. This includes the GLBT friendly companies from every industry, both large and small, Fortune 1000 and Gay-owned companies. They have all discovered the GLBT Community is affluent, brand-loyal, well educated and business minded. It is the truest of definition of "THE PERFECT NICHE MARKET". Connextions Magazine will be there for the 3rd year in a row. We hope you stop by and connect with us! For more information about the Expo, click to: http://www.originalglbtexpo.com/ or call 800-243-9774 To see photos from our past experiences at the Expo, click here. There's chocolate for every taste at Max Brenner's Restaurant in New York City.
It's 10:30pm on Saturday, December 8, 2012 and some friends and I are headed back to Jersey City after attending a business networking event in Times Square. As we head downtown toward the tunnel, I'm noticing an extremely unusual amount of heavy traffic. Well, if you don’t reside in or around the City, you may not realize that clean-up efforts from Superstorm Sandy are still in full effect. The subway system shuts down at 10:00 pm, which creates serious havoc in New York. I shared a car with 5 others and enjoyed listening to their crazy (and sometimes scary) stories of running to the catch the last train. Knowing that the traffic will die down after around midnight when all the show-goers have made it through the City, we all decide to stop for a tasty treat. In Union Square, between 13th and 14th Streets on Broadway, sits Max Brenner’s Chocolate bar and restaurant. Although it is best to make reservations, we were able to secure a table for 6 right away. Max Brenner’s offered quick and friendly service, a clean and unique atmosphere, hearty meals that satisfied all 6 of us, along with milkshakes that are a must! Here are just a few recommendations: the Grilled Chicken Panini filled with goat cheese, spinach, tomato, and black olive pesto; Chocolate Cheesecake Crèpes filled with toffee bananas and dark caramel drizzle; and don’t forget the many milkshake choices, but be careful… drink it too fast like I did and suffer the brain freeze. Similar to the Wonka chocolate factory, Max Brenner’s showcases tubes flowing with chocolate throughout the restaurant, and a gift shop filled with chocolate treats. Wow, what a treat! http://maxbrenner.com dot429 and StartOut invite you to celebrate the season with an evening of cocktails and conversation. XL Nightclub, NYC Saturday, December 8, 2012 7:00 - 10:00 pm Enjoy a silent auction, two-for-one cocktail specials and complimentary access to XL Nightclub all night long. Tickets available at: http://bit.ly/Xvh96a Suggested $10 donation benefiting StartOut Hosted by: Elliot Tomaeno, Jennifer Brown, Jason Dorn, Juan Ortiz, Kelvin Chen, Merryn Johns, Montgomery Frazier, Nithan Narendra, Patrick Grosso, Sasha Seven, Shelly Straub, Steph Watts StartOut is an organization which strives to educate, to inspire and to support entrepreneurs. They also work to foster LGBT leadership in the business community. XL Nightclub 512 W. 42nd St., New York, New York 10036 About XL Nightclub XL Nightclub, Cabaret, & Lounge is New York City's largest, newest, and hottest gay nightclub. We are open 7 days a week within THE OUT NYC urban resort complex, with an ever-changing calendar of parties, cabaret performances, and special events. Why get married and honeymoon in Niagara Falls? The reasons are endless! Niagara Falls has long been self-proclaimed as the honeymoon capital of the world. One of the locals, Historian Paul Gromosiak will gladly tell you the many stories of the history of his home town, along with movies and songs that portray the beauty of the falls and its romantic charm. During our visit to the Niagara region, we had the opportunity to sit with Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster. I was elated to learn just how gay-friendly and welcoming, this city is. We also met with some local business owners who are also in favor of the newly passed same-sex marriage law in New York State. Not only because their businesses have increased in sales, but because the attitude of the locals are all in favor of human rights and equality for all. The endless reasons to marry at the falls, along with a shocking conversation with the Mayor, are all detailed in Connextions Magazine Issue 9. Paul Gromosiak is also an author of over 10 books relating the Niagara Falls. Including "Seeing Niagara: The 10 Best Ways to Experience the Falls" Click here for a look at all his works. photos are copyrighted by Stu Gallagher Photography Fall Fun for the Whole Family in Macedon, NY The Amazing Maize Maze at Long Acre Farms in Western New York is much more than a walk through the corn. It is a 5 acre game with 2 1/2 miles of paths, music piped throughout, 2 bridges, a tower, 12 hidden mailboxes, 12 clues, and a beautiful walk. There's enough to do for an entire day of fun for the kids, along with wine tasting for the adults. Check out Western New York's first 'jumping pillow!' View below for a photographic look at Long Acre Farms corn maze. Open annually during September and October. www.longacrefarms.com By Connextions Magazine in Connextions Magazine 48 pages, published 10/10/2012 LGBT friendly travel to New York, Luxury Hotel Accommodations NYC-JC, Meet the I'm From Driftwood Team, Long Distance Relationships, Dog-friendly NY, one of the most liberal cities in America, List of Pride Organizations in New York State & so much more! |
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Connextions Magazine, the award-winning LGBTQ Travel Magazine, is your trusted resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer travel destinations, vacation ideas, fun travel videos, LGBTQ travel guides and the latest news relevant to our entire rainbow community. Connextions Magazine focuses on celebrating the LGBTQ Traveler providing information on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer travel, our LGBTQ culture, the diverse style of our rainbow community, adventures, gay romance, tips for Lesbian Moms, Gay Dads, Bisexual, Transgender Parents and families.
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