http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/ en-ca Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:13 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss enRoute http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/tourism-vancouver-is-giving-away-a-trip-to-the-2010-olympic-winter-games They really don't need to stimulate interest in Vancouver this winter, but we're just not going to ask any questions. Tourism Vancouver is giving away "airfare for two to Vancouver from any major North American airport, 3 nights at a four-star downtown Vancouver hotel including breakfast, and tickets to a Vancouver Victory... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:27:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/tourism-vancouver-is-giving-away-a-trip-to-the-2010-olympic-winter-games http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/mandarin-oriental-miami-everglades-preservation-package Located on Brickell Key, an exclusive enclave separated from the city by a short causeway, the Mandarin Oriental Miami is full of contradictions: the decor is resolutely Asian contemporary in a city where anything but Miami modern is a radical departure. And the private (pseudo-)beach is pure zen, but both the downtown core and the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:26:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/mandarin-oriental-miami-everglades-preservation-package http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-montreal-list/bouchonne-caviste What One of the city’s top wine bars is now selling its imported wines for takeaway, as well as other delicious treats to go. Why Instead of going to the SAQ, you can pick up an exclusive bottle of Fleurie, La dot 2006, Clos de Mez, along with crab cake or calf sweetbread. 5171, boul. Saint-Laurent, 514-273-8846, Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:23:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-montreal-list/bouchonne-caviste http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-toronto-list/burger-bar What These days, it seems that a neighbourhood just isn’t a neighbourhood without its own gourmet-casual burger shop. Brock Shepherd, capitalizing on the new trend, has transformed his previous venture, the Rice Bar, into a western saloon-inspired Burger Bar, thus admitting Kensington Market into the burger club. Why In keeping with the area’s green scene (the vegan Urban Herbivore is just across the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-toronto-list/burger-bar http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-calgary-list/booker-s-bbq-grill-crab-shack What A local favourite for Southern barbeque and New Orleans style seafood. Why A new menu and newly renovated space doesn’t mean that Booker’s has lost any of its charm. Featuring Jambalaya’s, Snow Crab, blackened Catfish and smokehouse barbeque ribs and chicken, with live jazz and blues on weekends, Booker’s is a hidden gem on the outskirts of downtown. 316 3rd St.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:08:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-calgary-list/booker-s-bbq-grill-crab-shack http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-vancouver-list/society What The Glowbal Group (owners of Glowbal, Italian Kitchen, Sanafir, Coast) recently unveiled their new, drinks-forward room. Why Experience the scene that has officially surpassed George in the plucked, primped, and plumped category. Yaletowners sip cocktails in shadowy booths under electric-pink chandeliers. 1257 Hamilton St., 604-629-8800, Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-vancouver-list/society http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/flight-deck/flight-deck-favourite-international-cuisine Q: If you could fly anywhere to get your favourite food, where would you go? Christine Rigby, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia The list is long: I’d fly to London for pub grub or Thai food, Tel Aviv for hummus and Japan for miso soup and gyoza. I’d also head to New Delhi for chicken tikka masala, Seoul for Korean... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/flight-deck/flight-deck-favourite-international-cuisine http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/drake-opens-second-general-store-in-rosedale We’ve always found Toronto’s Drake Hotel to be a bit of a charming enigma. It’s now the focal point of it’s own little QWW food and nightlife enclave (we’ve heard the phrase “hitting the Drake district” more than once), so one might... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:56:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/drake-opens-second-general-store-in-rosedale http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/exciting-openings-in-chicago We’ve been working on our upcoming Chicago city guide — look for it in the Destinations section in January — and in our search for the best Second City hotels and restos and activities, we came across a couple of interesting announcements. First, there’s a new 264,000-square-foot wing at the Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/news-deals/exciting-openings-in-chicago http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-montreal-list/montreal-s-international-documentary-festival What This international film festival showcases 100 documentaries from over 30 countries, from both well-known directors and up-and-coming filmmakers. Why The official selection includes many genres, from a social critique on the repressive justice system in Colombia to a Romeo and Juliet story set in Afghanistan. Watch out for a provocative film about a singular aspect of Israel’s porn industry. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:52:00 -0500 http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/blogs/the-montreal-list/montreal-s-international-documentary-festival