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English food is much more varied than fish 'n' chips (though we can tell you where to get the best London has to offer). Indeed, England's capital city is home to a dizzying array of culinary options and of course Angelika Taschen has selected the finest London eateries where you'll delight in a meal, tea, or simply hobnobbing with the jet-set. Highlights of this book include descriptions of: The Golden Hind with its art deco interior and delectable fish 'n' chips - a fixture on Marylebone Lane since 1914; The Wolseley, classic grand cafe and perfect place for afternoon tea and scones; the same classic British cooking as Charles Dickens once did at the city's oldest restaurant, Rules; London's first gastropub, The Eagle; La Fromagerie, a cheese Mecca and delicatessen with fresh groceries; celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant, Fifteen. Special features of this book include: exclusive hand-illustrated cover; exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area; information such as opening hours, history, and signature dishes; hand-illustrated tear-out postcard; and, softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket....
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Shopping ist gut for you! Go traipsing through Berlin and be sure to catch all the most trendy, original, and traditional shops with this guide to the best the city's shops have to offer. Whether you?re a fan of avant-garde fashion or old-fashioned handmade items?or both?we?ve got all your bases covered. As always, we also suggest perfect places to grab a bite or relax with a refreshing drink while on your shopping spree. Highlights: - Adidas Originals Store - DIM, 130-year-old, wickerwork and brush shop where products are made by physically and mentally handicapped people - Steiff famous German teddy bears, company founded in 1877 - Original Erzgebirgskunst, decorative wooden items from a famous German region of traditional crafts - KPM (K?nigliche Porzellan Manufaktur) German Royal Porcelain founded in 1763 where you can buy vases designed by famous architect Karl-Friedrich Schinkel - J?nemanns Pantoffel-Eck, handmade felt slippers - Ausberlin, souvenirs made in and about Berlin such as books or candles shaped like the Brandenburger Tor - Andreas Murkudis, avant-garde fashion, impressive selection of cutting-edge labels and young Berlin brands - Chocolatier Erich Hamann, scrumptious chocolate made in Berlin in a shop designed by Bauhaus icon Johannes Itten in 1928 - KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens), opened in 1907, it is Europe's largest department store with an outrageous delicatessen department Special features: ? exclusive hand-illustrated cover ? exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area ? information such as opening hours, history, and signature dishes ? hand-illustrated tear-out postcard ? softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket ...
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Cool comforts in the Catalonian capital Angelika Taschen has selected a delectable range of hotels and hotspots for your stay in Barcelona, from the Hotel Neri in the Gothic district to the modern and minimal Hotel Omm with breathtaking views of Gaudí's Casa Milà; to the Casa Camper, a quirky and multicultural smoke-free hotel in the former prostitute quarter run by the famous Spanish shoe makers. She also tells you where to taste the best tapas and innovative Catalan cuisine as well as where to check out contemporary art exhibitions and the best markets. About the series: Angelika Taschen`s Hotel series books are much more than simple hotel guides. They are meant to be taken along on your trip, as they not only feature the best and most interesting places to stay --from low budget to luxury -- but also list hot spots for each hotel`s neighborhood. Once you`re installed in the hotel of your choice, you can peruse our suggestions for restaurants, bars, boutiques, specialty shops, and more.Special features: - plastic jacket with silk screen - hand-illustrated postcard - a space for your personal travel notes - an exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area...
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Fiesta Cuba: living in the Pearl of the Antilles Described by Christopher Columbus as "the loveliest land ever beheld by human eyes," Cuba’s sumptuous landscapes are marked by sun-drenched tobacco and sugar cane fields and its cities ripe with music, dancing, and jubilation. Celebrating the relics of Cuba’s revolutionary glory days, this book explores everything from the kinds of interiors seen in Buena Vista Social Club to top-notch luxury hotels and cultural heritage sites. Via a diverse selection of Cuban homes, hotels, gathering places, and more, Inside Cuba takes you on a colorful tour of Cuba’s most archetypal interiors. Just mix up a Mojito, pop in a Compay Segundo CD, and fire up a cigar—you’ll be in the perfect mood to savor these luscious Cuban gems....
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The total Paris experience Where to stay and what to visit in the City of Love? Among the sumptuously-photographed accommodations included here are the Christian Lacroix-designed Le Petit Moulin, the Dokhan’s (designed by Frédéric Méchiche), the ultra-chic Hotel Costes by Jacques Garcia, the charming low budget Le Recamier Hotel overlooking the magnificent Place Saint Sulpice or the intimate secret hideaway of Tom Ford and a Marais apartment for rent owned and decorated by fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa. While you’re in town, enjoy our suggestions for everything from a literary café experience to a luxurious perfume boutique or a renowned cheese shop. Everything in this guide is carefully tailored to help make your Parisian holiday as fulfilling as possible....
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Berlin's best culinary and nightlife secrets You can feel like a true Berliner thanks to the insider's tips in this handy guide. From the best Currywurst stand to the coolest place to grab a cocktail and all the best places to sample fine Berlin cuisine, these are truly priceless pointers. Highlights: - Legendary restaurant and bar Paris Bar - Diener Tattersaal, German pub with typical Berlin beer and food - Green Door, you have to ring the doorbell to gain entrance to this stylish night spot - Caf? Einstein, a classic coffee house in an old villa - Kumpelnest 3000, a glamour-trash bar in a former brothel?- Borchardt, the brasserie where the likes of Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, Gerhard Schr?der have eaten Wiener Schnitzel - Konnopke's Imbiss, birthplace of the famous Berlin Currywurst - Wohnzimmer, a cosy, vintage-style caf? in Berlin's most hottest neighborhood, Prenzlauer Berg Special features: ? exclusive hand-illustrated cover ? exclusive hand-illustrated map for each area ? information such as history, design, opening hours, and signature dishes ? hand-illustrated tear-out postcard ? softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket ...
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This book opens the doors on inspiring interiors that have been created in the Big Apple in recent years from a masculine triplex apartment in a former hat factory in Noho and an artist's studio in a music school in the East Village to an apartment furnished with great sophistication high above Columbus Circle. Whole-page colour photos also present unconventional and charming addresses in Brooklyn and Harlem, as well as experimental recycling design such as an old oil tank that was converted to sleeping pods....
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