Now, taking fate back into his own hands, Menasa has opened his own restaurant again. The new Ali Oli, although not nearly as funky as the original, is an unmitigated delight.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya in cooperation with Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital (Somdej Pra Boromrajthevi na Sriracha) and the Thai Red Cross Society invites everyone to join their blood donation campaign: “New Blood for the World” 4th year with the first donation taking place on Wednesday 25 January from 9 a.m. - 12 (noon) in the Lobby, Building E of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

Pavel Maurer introduces the "Yummy Bus," which will run from Prague to Plzeň. Hearing which restaurants have ranked the best of the year is one thing; being able to try them out, at a discount price, is another.

This booking qualifies as a musical extravaganza: Chris Robinson, who as lead singer of The Black Crowes sold 13 million records, brings his newly formed The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (curiously minus brother Rich) to Saint Rocke for a special New Year’s Eve show.

Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page For those who remember, the Russian Lady in downtown Hartford was the quintessential watering hole of the '80s, upscale, trendy, the place where the corporate world gravitated for happy hour after work and the party crowd flocked to on Friday and Saturday nights.

A couple finds it's hard to sleep in on weekends when fluffy blueberry pancakes, decadent French toast and egg dishes are to be had.

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There are several ways to celebrate in town, but options are limited if you're not staying home.

Globally trendy Pan-Asian fare has finally reached St. Petersburg.