Drumbar is the rooftop bar at Chicago’s Raffaello Hotel. Credit: Drumbar
Themed restaurants and bars seem to be all the rage in the high-end world of dining and entertainment. Richard Sandoval’s Raymi in Manhattan specializes in Peruvian fare and has a Pisco bar. Anheuser-Busch is opening a beer-themed restaurant in the St. Louis Ballpark Village. How about a bar where you can play vintage video games from the 80s? You might want to check out Atlas Arcade in Washington, DC. Want to find the perfect gin cocktail? Head to New York City’s Gin Palace, where you will find gin in every specialty cocktail on the menu. Read all that and more in restaurant news here.
Ever had a hankering for some moonshine? Ole Smoky Distillery just released two new additions to its line. New Amsterdam Spirits has a new peach vodka and for something really out of this world, you’ll want to check out the Abduction wines from Vision Wines & Spirits. It’ll be easy to spot the bottles decorated with spaceships and aliens. Check out all the news about wine and spirits here.
Virgin America has reworked its frequent flier program to add more tiers and perks for the most loyal fliers, while American Airlines has decided to expire its “no expire” frequent flier miles. Air New Zealand is getting an updated look and is spearheading the new Star Alliance lounge at the International Terminal at LAX. Read more about current news in the airline industry here.
American Airlines A320. Credit: American Airlines
New hotels are bigger and more elaborate every day. The largest Sheraton in the world is opening September 2012 in Macau with almost 4000 rooms. Read about the latest hotel news here.
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