Anthony Bourdain No Reservations Season Premiere

The new season of No Reservations premiers tonight. Follow Anthony Bourdain, as he explores the culinary delicacies of Mexico accompanied by Carlos, head chef of Les Halles in New York. A preview of the premiere episode shows the two eating from a traditional fresh taco stand as they talk about life in Mexico. Follow the two tonight as they uncover more of what this country has to offer in terms of culture and cuisine. Watch tonight at 10 p.m. ET on the Travel Channel.
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New York Times – The Year in Pictures 2008
The New York Times’ Year in Pictures of 2008 contains a collection of some of the most intriguing photos of this year. Photos such as the recent presidential election, foreclosed homes due to the economic crisis, Russia’s invasion of Georgia, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, Michael Phelps’s gold medal wins, and more are just some of the pictures you’ll find. The photos are divided into categories which makes viewing them easier. Most of the photos are stunning and breathtaking, so I do suggest taking the time to view all of them. Continue after the jump to take a look at some of our picks.
Source: New York Times
New York Times T Style Magazine – Holiday Issue
The Holiday Issue of the New York Times T Style is now online. The issue covers both Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in very retro luxurious outfits. In its “fresh starts” issue, the magazine also has a nice retrospective on Tommy Hilfiger, as well as a photo look at Karl Lagerfeld’s many homes, past and present. Just in time for the holidays as well is the T’s annual gift guide.
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The Magazine: New York Times
Google + LIFE Magazine Photo Archive
Google is now hosting LIFE Magazine’s photo archive online through Google images. The collection is said to contain about 10 million photos that span from the 1750’s till present day. Around 97% of these images have never been published. The archive contains portraits of notable people, places, historic events, cultures, and more. Hi-res images are available online but print versions have to be purchased from Google.
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Site: Google / Life Photo Archive
Quantum of Solace Travel Guide
This week is James Bond week for all of you anxiously anticipating the release of Quantum of Solace. If you’re familiar with the grand scheme of things, you’ll know that our favorite Mi6 Agent, 007 is a worldwide jet setter who gets to see many different and exotic places. Luckily, the folks over at TripAtlas.com just came out with their list and insights of some of the great destinations in the film. A few of the cities where the film takes place are – Sienna, Italy; Bregenz, Austria; Baja California, Mexico; and more. Check out the rest of the article for the complete list and in-depth information of each city. Quantum of Solace opens this weekend on Friday, November 14.
Read the full article at: TripAtlas
The Best Inventions of 2008 by TIME
TIME just released its list of the best inventions of this year. Included in the list are the Tesla Roadster, Hulu.com, The Bionic Hand, The New Mars Rover, The Invisibility Cloak, and more. A lot of these inventions might sound way too unreal and sci-fi, but its proof that technology and creativity have gone through major leaps and bounds. Some aren’t even tech-related stuff like the new ping-pong serve and the seven new deadly sins. Either way, the list is very interesting to watch and read, and it shows us a little bit of the things we can expect in the following year.
Source: TIME
Andreas Gursky at the Matthew Marks Gallery
German Photographer Andreas Gursky, who is represented by the Matthew Marks Gallery will be showcasing his new works. The show will exhibit 5 large-scale photographs which includes the artist’s first self-portrait. Photos from the Cocoon Club by designer Sven Väth, which portrays the venue’s immense space and unusual architecture will also be on display. Another photo that can be seen at the exhibit are the hanging clothes by miners, which is significant due to the plant’s closing in 2010 by order of the German Government.
Info: Mathew Marks Gallery – 523 W24th St. NY NY 10011 – Nov 6th to Dec. 24
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