During a few weeks of travel in Trinidad and Guyana in late 2011, one song came on the radio again and again. It was soulful with a reggae beat. It was violent, tragic, and had an edge. It was the ballad of a murder occurring in Central station, sung with a West Caribbean accent. I googled some of the lyrics (Rum pa pa pum Rum pa pa pum Rum pa pa pum Man down) and it turns out it was by Rihanna, the Barbados born singer that has become a major pop star in the last few years. I thought I had discovered some great new reggae artist that no one would have heard of. I assumed the song was blowing up back in the states too, but when I came back that wasn’t the case. No one had ever heard of it and Man Down wasn’t getting play anywhere. It barely cracked the Billboard Top 100.
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Three cheers, 21 gun salute, Lonely Planet gave Iquitos more love by naming our charming city to their Top Ten Best Value Destinations for 2012.
Best value does not mean cheapest because Iquitos shares the list with Japan, Northeastern United States, and San Fransisco.
Last year Lonely Planet included Iquitos in their list of Top 10 Cites To Visit In 2011. This year Iquitos is one of the top ten value destinations.
Lonely Planet also gives Dawn on the Amazon more love with the live link for Iquitos going to Dawn on the Amazon Tours and Cruises. Thank you Lonely Planet. I love you too.
Here is what they say;
“If past years (or recessions) have sucked up your travel budget, plan smart and get more bang for your buck in these value destinations, from Lonely Planet…”
6. Iquitos, Peru
“Booking a five-day Amazon cruise from abroad can run to US00 per person, not including flights. That can be cut at least in half by dealing directly with folks in Iquitos – the world’s biggest city not reachable by road. Local outfits can tailor trips to venture into piranha fishing spots, look for pink dolphins in the wildlife-rich Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve (stopping at native villages to mingle with Amazonians) or reach the rustic Otorongo Lodge on the Colombian border. Meanwhile, Iquitos is interesting in itself: Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower) fame came to build rubber baron’s mansions. The best time to visit is October or November, when it’s still dry but before summer crowds.”
“For examples of trips on offer, check out Dawn on the Amazon.”
Check out the full list of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Best Value Destinations.
Iquitos is one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Best Value Destinations in 2012
Bill Grimes reporting from Iquitos Peru, a popular place to be. This story was picked up by Fox News, Huffington Post, and just about every travel web site on the planet. We are playing in the big time.
Lonely Planet, Great Amazon Raft Race One Of the Best Races To Watch Live;
West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) April 4, 2008
WebAward08.org – The Web Marketing Association, host of leading website awards competition WebAwards, released the Internet Standards Assessment Report (ISAR) to help the automobile industry create more effective and engaging websites.
“As the standard of excellence for websites continues to increase, consumers (and WebAward judges) are increasingly picky about what they consider to be an effective website,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. “Auto Websites continue to be effective because they recognize that web-savvy customers prefer to engage in online research in the privacy of their home and make it easy for them to do so.”
The WebAwards competition judges automobile websites on seven criteria that combined create award-winning websites:
Design
Innovation
Content
Technology
Interactivity
Copywriting
Ease of use
Each year the automotive industry consistently outperforms the overall ISAR index. It is one of the few industries that have beaten the index since the inception of the WebAwards. Automotive Web sites have outperformed the 5-year criteria benchmark averages in each of the seven categories. They are strongest in content, design, technology, and copywriting.
The 2007 WebAward for Best Automobile Web site went to Zugara for Toyota PitPass.
Other past winners include:
2006 Nobox Marketing Group for Una Noche IS
2005 Arnold Worldwide for Volkswagen 2005
2004 Oasis for Toyota Scion
2003 Jaguars Cars/Global Beach Group for The all-new XJ
2002 Critical Mass/Mercedes-Benz for MBUSA.com
A complete list of past winners can be found at auto.webaward.org
Companies and organizations wishing to have their automobile Web site evaluated against the ISAR Index and be considered for a WebAward, which can help boost a Website’s credibility and marketing efforts, can learn more at WebAward08.org.
To request your copy of the 2008 WebAward ISAR report, please visit: WebAward08.org and click on the ISAR text link
The Internet Standards Assessment report and the 2008 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: Burst Media, PRWeb, AllBusiness, Misukanis & Odden, Small Army, ExactTarget, ad:tech conferences, NewsUSA, MediaPost’s OMMA conference, TopRank Online Marketing, Creative Chocolate Printing Company, PhizzPop, Internet World UK, Search Engine Strategies, Webmaster Radio, Rovion’s InPerson, Snap Shots and Website Magazine.
2008 WebAward Call for Entries
The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries into its 12th annual international WebAward Competition. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks that the Internet Standards Assessment report is based upon. The automobile industry represents an important category in the WebAward competition, and the Web Marketing Association will again be honoring the Best Automobile Web site of 2008. The deadline for entry is May 31, 2008 and the WebAward Web site is located at WebAward08.org.
About the WebAwards
Now in its 12th year, the annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information, visit WebAward08.org.
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Eric Allison visits the Arts Garage in Delray on Saturday.
DELRAY BEACH
JAZZ PROJECT
The Eric Allison Quartet performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., in Pineapple Grove. Allison plays all the standard woodwinds — saxophones, clarinet, and flute — with authority and authenticity in such styles as mainstream, bebop, funk jazz, New Orleans Second Line, Swing, and Dixieland. Info: (561) 450-6357; delraybeacharts.org. | Directions, invite a friend
BOCA RATON
SINGLE MINGLE
The 25th Annual Matzoball rolls in at 8 p.m. Saturday, at SPIN Ultra Lounge, 346 Plaza Real. A night of high-energy networking and matchmaking for singles ages 21-49 hosted by The Society of Young Jewish Professionals, JDate and SLEEK MedSpa. Tickets: www.matzoball.org or cash at the door. | Directions, invite a friend
WEST PALM BEACH
SEE THE CITY LIGHTS
Take a Holiday Lights Segway Tour from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with Palm Beach Segway Tours, 330 Clematis St. Suite 116. See the lights of downtown on these silent, electric people movers. . Reservations required. Info: (561) 283-8818; (888) 727-3492; palmbeachsegwaytours.com | Directions, invite a friend
PALM BEACH
GREAT CABARET
Jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein performs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at The Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave. He’s been called a rising star and the funniest violinist since Jack Benny. Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails. Dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 5 for prix fixe dinner and show; show only. Reservations required. (561) 659-8100. | Directions, invite a friend
WEST PALM BEACH
A REALLY BIG SHOW
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum Bash Holiday Edition hits the big top Tuesday through Jan. 1, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. See feats of wonders and strength set to contemporary pop music, and meet the Ringling Bros.® Ringlettes, its stylish hosts. A free pre-show party takes place an hour before the show, which teaches dance moves, balancing and juggling skills. Meet the stars, and even peek behind the curtain for an up-close at the exotic animal menagerie. Info: www.Ringling.com. Tickets: (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com | Directions, invite a friend
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WEST PALM BEACH
CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN
The circus comes to Clematis by Night at 7 p.m. today in Centennial Square at the top of Clematis Street. Features a 40-minute mini-performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Barnum Bash, Holiday Edition. After the performance, you can watch them feed the elephant. Valerie Tyson performs. Info: (561) 822-1515; clematisbynight.net | Directions, invite a friend
WEST PALM BEACH
IN NEED OF A FLEA?
The West Palm Beach Antique And Flea Market continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Narcissus and Banyan streets. More than 80 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, crafts and quality pre-owned items, plus a special activity station for kids with games and contests. Info: (561) 670-7473; email: wpbantiqueandflea@gmail.com. | Directions, invite a friend
BELLE GLADE
KIDS PERFORM
Street Beat Inc. kids perform at 6:30 p.m. today, at Lakeshore Middle School, 425 W. Canal St. N. These talented kids perform their winter recital, Happy Birthday, J.C. SBI teaches kids to become self-reliant by focusing on personal development through discipline and the arts. adults; children/students, available at the Street Beat administrative office and program site at Rosenwald Elementary School. Info: (561) 993-9916. | Directions, invite a friend
LAKE WORTH
QUIRKY CHRISTMAS
In Christmas with the Calamari Sisters, the zany Italian duo sings, dances and cooks their way through holiday classics. At 8 p.m. today and Friday, Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Tickets: and . Info/tickets: (561) 586-6410; lakeworthplayhouse.org | Directions, invite a friend
DELRAY BEACH
IT’S A TOE-TAPPING NIGHT
The Eric Allison Quartet brings its signature sound to the Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., in Pineapple Grove, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Allison plays woodwinds — saxophones, clarinet, and flute — in a variety of styles, from mainstream to bebop to Dixieland. Info: (561) 450-6357; delraybeacharts.org. | Directions, invite a friend
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(J. Gwendolynne Berry/The Palm Beach Post)
The movable feast that is the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival swept through the island during the past five nights, wasting not one palate-amusing second of its stay.
This is what happens when a battalion of national culinary stars marches in and joins forces with distinguished local chefs: dazzling food, multiple reasons to toast and, yes, cool photo ops. Here’s what we saw, ate, sipped and enjoyed.
Next week: The winner of the festival’s chefs’ throw-down.
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(Taylor Jones/The Palm Beach Post)
WEST PALM BEACH:
ROCK OUT DOWNTOWN
Clematis by Night brings back Big Sky, a popular Gainesville band that disbanded about five years ago, but they come together and now and then to rock Clematis by Night. It’s a party, South Florida-style, which means taking the heat and humidity in stride, from 6 to 9 p.m. today. There’s no hotter place to chill. Info: (561) 822-1515 | Invite friends, nearby restaurants, more
WEST PALM BEACH:
THE ART OF WAR
Art After Dark features the new exhibit The Art of War in East Asia from 5-9 p.m. tonight at the Norton Museum of Art. This exhibit features artifacts from Chinese history that reflect life at the time The Art of War, one of the most influential books on military strategy, was written, probably by General Sun Wu. A Curator’s Conversation, tours, jazz with Samm and acoustic music by Oda La Mar, a DIY Art Workshop. At 1451 S. Olive Ave. Free for members; adults, ages 13-21, free for younger than 13. Info: (561) 832-5196 | Directions, invite friends, more
DELRAY BEACH:
STROLL AND EAT
The third annual Tastemakers of Delray Beach, a food and beverage tasting event, from 5 to 10 p.m. today and Friday. For this strolling international food event, guests purchase a ‘Passport’ to sample bites from each of the 24 restaurants. Passports are cash, and are valid for both nights. Directions, invite friends, more
JUPITER:
PLAY BALL
Baseball, brews and even a little barking are on deck at Roger Dean Stadium when it hosts Baseball and Brews and Dog Days of Summer at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. For Baseball and Brews, your ticket gets you into the game, a souvenir tasting mug, and a sampling of 30 micro-brews. At Dog Days, sit in a special dog-friendly section with treats, promotions and giveaways. A Pooch Pass is just , and it benefits local animal charities. The game featuring the Jupiter Hammerheads vs. The Bradenton Marauders begins at 6:35 p.m. Info: (561) 775-1818 | Directions, invite friends, more
WEST PALM BEACH:
CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS
Free Fridays for Felines! If you ever considered adding a cat to your family, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control will waive their adoption fee on Fridays in August for the first 10 people who show up, a savings of . At 7100 Belvedere Road. Info: (561) 233-1200; www.pbcgov.com/animal
JUPITER:
PLAY BALL
Baseball, brews and even a little barking are on deck at Roger Dean Stadium when it hosts Baseball and Brews and Dog Days of Summer at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. For Baseball and Brews, your ticket gets you into the game, a souvenir tasting mug, and a sampling of 30 micro-brews. At Dog Days, sit in a special dog-friendly section with treats, promotions and giveaways. A Pooch Pass is just , and it benefits local animal charities. The game featuring the Jupiter Hammerheads vs. The Bradenton Marauders begins at 6:35 p.m. Info: (561) 775-1818 | Directions, invite friends, more
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WEST PALM BEACH RED, WHITE & ZOO
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the wildest place in Palm Beach County! Enjoy a BBQ lunch (small fee), children’s games, crafts, live music in the Fountain Plaza, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today at the Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., Info: (561) 547-9453 | Directions, invite friends, more
JUPITER VIEW FROM THE TOP
Make a reservation for a Sunset Tour of the Jupiter Lighthouse. Witness the lighthouse turning on and get one of the best views of Palm Beach County. Times vary, depending on sunset, Friday and July 13, 500 Captain Armour’s Way. members, non-members, RSVP required. (561) 747-8380, ext. 101 | Directions, nearby restaurants, more
JUNO BEACH TURTLE NEWS
Loggerhead MarineLife Center’s Free Summer Science Lecture Series features biologist Kelly Martin will speak about ‘A Peek at the Dark Side: Sea Turtle Research and Florida Leatherbacks.’ From 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Center, 14200 U.S. 1. Suitable for all ages. Refreshments. Info: Evan at (561) 627-8280, Ext. 119 | Directions, invite friends, more
PALM BEACH SMOKY JAZZ SINGER
Top notch jazz vocalist Mary Foster Conklin brings her smoky style to the Colony Hotel for two weekends of shows, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and July 15-16. TheatreMania.com said, “Stylish without pretension, sexy without posturing, and tasteful without strict boundaries, Conklin has that always hoped-for combination of musical chops and sensitivity to lyrics.” 0 for dinner and the show; for show only. Reservations required. Info: (561) 659-8100 | Directions, invite friends, more
DELRAY BEACH ORCHID HOW-TO
Register now for this Orchid Repotting class at the American Orchid Society, 16700 AOS Lane. Learn how often an orchid should be repotted, how to divide an orchid and about different potting materials to use. Class runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. members; nonmembers. Reservations are recommended. Info: (561) 404-2031 | Directions, invite friends, more
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Ceviche, or cebiche as it is better known in Lima, is Peru’s national dish and an iconic symbol of Peru. While preparations vary across regions, Lima has without a doubt the most to offer. Again and again I am asked what my favorite restaurant for cebiche is. I don’t have a straight answer. My lust for raw fish marinated in lime juice is changing all the time, not to mention more cevicherias are opening all the time. Here are my 13 favorites:
- La Pescaderia – Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, considered one of the top chefs on the continent, is known for his use of obscure Amazonian ingredients, but shifts his focus to the Peruvian coast in this concept cevicheria/fish market in the port of Callao (and soon another in Barranco). His dishes range from bite sized orders, like fried oysters with tapioca or octopus carpaccio, to heartier rice dishes like tacu tacus stuffed with shellfish or blue marlin in tamarind sauce. Callao.
- El Mercado – The hottest restaurant in Lima of 2010 is Rafael Osterling’s El Mercado. The chef has attempted to convey a market atmosphere with large chalkboards adding dozens of market driven specials to an already massive menu that could serve as a what’s what of Peruvian coastal cuisine (plus dishes influenced from the chefs travels in Thailand, Japan, and the Mediterranean). Miraflores.
- Amor Amar - The impossible to find closed door restaurant in the bohemian quarter of Barranco opened in April 2010 and is headed by two of Lima’s greatest culinary minds: former La Gloria chef Alberto Luis Schilotto and Pescados Capitales founder Victor Away Chang-Say. The leafy walled compound holds a 110-year-old house turned art gallery surrounded by an open-air modernist dining patio and bar. It’s cool and pricey and the average Peruvian wouldn’t even dream of knocking on the 12-foot door to the street. Schilotto is fond of using charela (a mild white fish from the north of the country) and does an incredible tuna tartar and even better toasted foie gras with jumbo shrimp. Barranco. www.amoramar.com
- Punta Arenas – It’s less buzzed about than Sonia a few blocks away, but Punta Arenas is one of my standbys. The fish are extremely fresh and of superior quality, yet the price is rather inexpensive and the atmosphere is pleasant. Nothing on the massive menu really stands out, but the general quality of every dish is superb. Chorrillos.
- Chez Wong – Sankuay, nicknamed Chez Wong, is inside chef Javier Wong’s two level house and features one simple, brick wall dining room and terrace with an open kitchen on one end. There’s no menu, but everyone gets two courses. The first is the chef’s renowned flounder and octopus ceviche, which curiously adds fresh ground pepper and is my favorite cebiche in all of the world. For the second dish Wong usually prepares some sort of saltado, or stir-fry, based on what’s fresh. La Victoria.
- Canta Rana – Canta Rana (Singing Frog) is a classic cevicheria with wood floors, photos of Latin American soccer players on the walls, and minimalist, rustic furniture. The jalea (fried seafood), seviche (fish marinated in lime juice, onions and chilies), and arroz con mariscos (rice and seafood) are pricey, but well worth it. Be sure to wash everything down with a jar of chicha morada, a purple corn drink. Barranco.
- La Rosa Nautica – Although La Rosa Nautica is packed with busloads of tourists during lunch hours several days a week, there is no denying the charm of the place and the quality of the food served. It’s the only restaurant in Lima set on a dock actually over the Pacific Ocean. The traditional Peruvian and international seafood dishes, such as tiradito, seviche and risotto with squid ink, are excellently prepared and lauded throughout Lima. Miraflores. www.larosanautica.com.
- Sonia – This Lima institution was formerly a shack near the Chorrillos fish market that became so popular it moved farther onshore. This rustic cevicheria is credited with developing several styles of cooking such as a la chorrillana and a lo macho, which are now well-known throughout Peru. Ceviche is best there, but some of the other dishes fall short. Chorrillos. www.restaurantsonia.com.
- La Red – The oldest cebicheria on this street has expanded and cleaned up a bit since its opening. It’s not as swanky as La Mar, but it’s not unattractive by any means. Rocoto Relleno, Tacu Tacu, Arroz con Mariscos, cebiche, tiradito, Pulpo a la Parrilla, and quite a few criollo dishes. Everything is of fine quality and dishes come out exactly how you would expect they would. You won’t find a Thai variation here. Miaflores. www.cebichelared.com
- La Mar – Gastón Acurio’s 2nd Lima restaurant, La Mar, is the one that has had the most impact around the world now that it can be found as far away as San Francisco and Mexico City (and soon New York). Dishes range from traditional criollo, Asian fusion, chupes, arroces, and a generous selection of ceviches and tiraditos. The cocktail list combines pisco with native fruits. Miraflores. www.lamarcebicheria.com
- Cinco Esquinas – Rodrigo Conroy, whose Rodrigo is considered on of Lima’s top fine dining restaurants, heads this one room cebicheria towards the San Isidro end of the avenue. To, start, I recommend their causas – one of which is wrapped in plantains, stuffed with bacon, and topped with tuna and yauco – and won 2nd place Causa from Mistura in 2009. The Black Conch Ceviche is superb here, as are the Tacu-Tacus, and just about anything else. Miraflores.
- Pescados Capitales – A play on the name Pecados Capitales (Capital Sins), Pescados Capitales (Capital Fish…not as clever in English) is one of the most respected cebicherias in Lima. The menu is organized by sins: Greed, Gluttony, Vain, Ire, Envy, etc. The menu is massive and you can expect to find almost any seafood recipe from Peru’s central coast to appear in some form or another. Some consider it the best in Lima and it’s definitely up there. Miraflores. www.pescados-capitales.com
- Caplina – Another long time favorite. Try their Uñas de Cangrejo Rellenas de Langostinos, crab claws stuffed with prawns that are then breaded and fried. Their Mariscuyá is served in single bite spoons, passionfruit and lime marinate raw seafood such as conch for an aphrodisiacal way to start a meal. Other specialties include Risotto de Lomo Saltado and Chita al Ajo, though they have a standad list of ceviches, tiraditos, grilled fish with various sauces. Attractive setting. Miraflores. www.caplina.com
