Virtual Globetrotting: Dining http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com admin@virtualglobetrotting.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:54:42 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Angelina]]> Angelina
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@ 2008-07-05 15:54:42
Often referred to as having the best hot chocolate in Paris.]]> Angelina
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@ 2008-07-05 15:54:42
Often referred to as having the best hot chocolate in Paris.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52675/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52675/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:54:42 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52675/ 48.89632400 2.33614000 <![CDATA[Stamey's Old Fashioned Barbecue]]> Stamey's Old Fashioned Barbecue
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@ 2008-07-03 17:31:13
Note the big wood pile in the back of the parking lot. No gas or electric cookers for Stamey's.]]> Stamey's Old Fashioned Barbecue
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@ 2008-07-03 17:31:13
Note the big wood pile in the back of the parking lot. No gas or electric cookers for Stamey's.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52548/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52548/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:31:13 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52548/ 36.05899300 -79.82810900 <![CDATA[Ständige Vertretung (Hannover)]]> Ständige Vertretung (Hannover)
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-06-14 09:39:26
History, idea, concept and name of the « Ständige Vertretung » (short : StäV) are closely related to recent German history. The West-German Federal Republic and the East German Democratic Republic didn´t have regular embassies but ”steady representations” (German: Ständige Vertretung) in Bonn and East-Berlin. As the wall came down there was a bitter fight between a old and new capital. Bonn lost. Aproximately 50.000 people from the Rhineland move to Berlin in 1998. 40 years of Bonn were made history. This thrilling time is shown at the ”StäV”. The French newsagency AFP titeled: ”The ”StäV” ist not an ordinary pub, but a political reading-book”. The history of decades past ist brought back.

Hannover is currently one of six "StäV's" in Germany.]]> Ständige Vertretung (Hannover)
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-06-14 09:39:26
History, idea, concept and name of the « Ständige Vertretung » (short : StäV) are closely related to recent German history. The West-German Federal Republic and the East German Democratic Republic didn´t have regular embassies but ”steady representations” (German: Ständige Vertretung) in Bonn and East-Berlin. As the wall came down there was a bitter fight between a old and new capital. Bonn lost. Aproximately 50.000 people from the Rhineland move to Berlin in 1998. 40 years of Bonn were made history. This thrilling time is shown at the ”StäV”. The French newsagency AFP titeled: ”The ”StäV” ist not an ordinary pub, but a political reading-book”. The history of decades past ist brought back.

Hannover is currently one of six "StäV's" in Germany.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51633/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51633/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:39:26 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51633/ 52.36781400 9.74252200 <![CDATA[Giant skull at the Vortex]]> Giant skull at the Vortex
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@ 2008-06-10 16:16:07
Great burgers and a huge beer menu.]]> Giant skull at the Vortex
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@ 2008-06-10 16:16:07
Great burgers and a huge beer menu.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51456/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51456/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:16:07 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51456/ 33.77879100 -84.34118300 <![CDATA[Airplane NAMC YS-11 converted into a restaurant]]> Airplane NAMC YS-11 converted into a restaurant
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@ 2008-06-07 09:51:09
The NAMC YS-11 is a turboprop airliner built by a Japanese consortium, the Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. The program was initiated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1954: the aircraft was rolled out in 1962, and production ceased in 1974.

To date, the YS-11 is the only successful commercial aircraft made by a Japanese firm, either before or after World War II. 182 were produced in total. Although most of the aircraft was designed and manufactured in Japan, the engines were built by Rolls-Royce. Also, electrical appliances, gauges, machinery and cockpit hardware were supplied either from Japanese Industries or foreign overseas providers during the YS-11's time of production.

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@ 2008-06-07 09:51:09
The NAMC YS-11 is a turboprop airliner built by a Japanese consortium, the Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation. The program was initiated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1954: the aircraft was rolled out in 1962, and production ceased in 1974.

To date, the YS-11 is the only successful commercial aircraft made by a Japanese firm, either before or after World War II. 182 were produced in total. Although most of the aircraft was designed and manufactured in Japan, the engines were built by Rolls-Royce. Also, electrical appliances, gauges, machinery and cockpit hardware were supplied either from Japanese Industries or foreign overseas providers during the YS-11's time of production.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51296/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51296/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:51:09 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51296/ -27.19393400 -48.61368700 <![CDATA[Interstate Bar-B-Q]]> Interstate Bar-B-Q
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@ 2008-06-01 19:31:05
Spelled Bar-B-Q, Bar-B-Que, or Barbecue depending on where you look. Jim can't seem to settle on a consistant spelling.

I hear he does good ribs though!]]> Interstate Bar-B-Q
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@ 2008-06-01 19:31:05
Spelled Bar-B-Q, Bar-B-Que, or Barbecue depending on where you look. Jim can't seem to settle on a consistant spelling.

I hear he does good ribs though!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51080/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51080/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:31:05 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51080/ 35.08551000 -90.05701400 <![CDATA[Cozy Corner Restaurant]]> Cozy Corner Restaurant
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@ 2008-06-01 19:19:33
Barbecue joint]]> Cozy Corner Restaurant
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Barbecue joint]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51079/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51079/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:19:33 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51079/ 35.15520600 -90.03429100 <![CDATA[Tom's Bar-B-Q]]> Tom's Bar-B-Q
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@ 2008-06-01 19:02:47]]> Tom's Bar-B-Q
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@ 2008-06-01 19:02:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51078/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51078/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:02:47 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51078/ 35.03699500 -89.93735400 <![CDATA[Leonard's Pit Barbecue]]> Leonard's Pit Barbecue
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@ 2008-06-01 18:54:20]]> Leonard's Pit Barbecue
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@ 2008-06-01 18:54:20]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51077/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51077/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:54:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51077/ 35.07400100 -89.88139000 <![CDATA[Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary's]]> Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary's
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@ 2008-05-30 17:20:54
600th Avenue, a narrow farm lane between Frontenac and Pittsburg, Kansas, is known as the Chicken Dinner Road because a couple of hundred yards apart are a pair of nearly identical destination restaurants known for fried chicken.]]> Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary's
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@ 2008-05-30 17:20:54
600th Avenue, a narrow farm lane between Frontenac and Pittsburg, Kansas, is known as the Chicken Dinner Road because a couple of hundred yards apart are a pair of nearly identical destination restaurants known for fried chicken.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50971/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50971/ Fri, 30 May 2008 17:20:54 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50971/ 37.48381500 -94.64249600 <![CDATA[Winstead's]]> Winstead's
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@ 2008-05-28 12:56:20
The best hamburgers in the world, according to Calvin Trillin.]]> Winstead's
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The best hamburgers in the world, according to Calvin Trillin.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50873/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50873/ Wed, 28 May 2008 12:56:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50873/ 39.04196800 -94.58553500 <![CDATA[Original Nu Way Cafe]]> Original Nu Way Cafe
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@ 2008-05-26 13:16:07]]> Original Nu Way Cafe
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@ 2008-05-26 13:16:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50751/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50751/ Mon, 26 May 2008 13:16:07 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50751/ 37.68427500 -97.35691500 <![CDATA[Boeing 707-321B in Tehran]]> Boeing 707-321B in Tehran
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@ 2008-05-06 15:12:54
Air restaurant in Tehran]]> Boeing 707-321B in Tehran
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Air restaurant in Tehran]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49928/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49928/ Tue, 06 May 2008 15:12:54 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49928/ 35.71446200 51.29518700 <![CDATA[Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery]]> Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery
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@ 2008-03-31 18:39:44
The restaurant used in the final episode of 'The Soprano's' TV series. The final scene ends with a sudden black screen, making viewers guess the fate of Tony Soprano and his family.]]> Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery
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@ 2008-03-31 18:39:44
The restaurant used in the final episode of 'The Soprano's' TV series. The final scene ends with a sudden black screen, making viewers guess the fate of Tony Soprano and his family.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48431/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48431/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:39:44 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48431/ 40.82838200 -74.18671800 <![CDATA[Murinsel]]> Murinsel
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@ 2008-03-26 18:14:32
This landmark of Graz was designed by New York artist Vito Acconci.
The building in the form of a giant sea shell measures 50m in length and 20m in width. Two footbridges connect it with both banks of the Mur. The center of the platform forms an amphitheatre. Below a twisted round dome there is a café and a playground. The Murinsel is built for a maximum number of 350 visitors.

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@ 2008-03-26 18:14:32
This landmark of Graz was designed by New York artist Vito Acconci.
The building in the form of a giant sea shell measures 50m in length and 20m in width. Two footbridges connect it with both banks of the Mur. The center of the platform forms an amphitheatre. Below a twisted round dome there is a café and a playground. The Murinsel is built for a maximum number of 350 visitors.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48155/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48155/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:14:32 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48155/ 47.07268200 15.43486600 <![CDATA[Jerry's Pizza]]> Jerry's Pizza
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@ 2008-03-23 18:45:49]]> Jerry's Pizza
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@ 2008-03-23 18:45:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47984/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47984/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:45:49 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47984/ 39.48390700 -88.17737500 <![CDATA[Marty's]]> Marty's
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@ 2008-03-23 18:43:35]]> Marty's
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@ 2008-03-23 18:43:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47983/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47983/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:43:35 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47983/ 39.48200400 -88.17756300 <![CDATA[The Uptowner]]> The Uptowner
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@ 2008-03-23 18:31:06]]> The Uptowner
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@ 2008-03-23 18:31:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47980/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47980/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:31:06 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47980/ 39.49566500 -88.17479400 <![CDATA[Original Hooters restaurant]]> Original Hooters restaurant
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@ 2008-03-22 22:43:33
The restaurant chain that is famous for their orange shorts wearing waitresses first opened their doors here in 1983. The following year, a group of investors bought the franchise rights and eventually expanded the concept to over 400 locations.]]> Original Hooters restaurant
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@ 2008-03-22 22:43:33
The restaurant chain that is famous for their orange shorts wearing waitresses first opened their doors here in 1983. The following year, a group of investors bought the franchise rights and eventually expanded the concept to over 400 locations.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47938/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47938/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:43:33 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47938/ 27.96092400 -82.72127300 <![CDATA[World's Oldest McDonald's restaurant]]> World's Oldest McDonald's restaurant
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@ 2008-03-22 18:01:23
Opened in 1953, it has kept it's nostalgic look, as the employees wear 50's style uniforms. "Speedy the Chef" is featured on the 60 feet tall sign. A museum and gift shop have been added to the property.]]> World's Oldest McDonald's restaurant
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Opened in 1953, it has kept it's nostalgic look, as the employees wear 50's style uniforms. "Speedy the Chef" is featured on the 60 feet tall sign. A museum and gift shop have been added to the property.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47920/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47920/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:01:23 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47920/ 33.94741700 -118.11746400 <![CDATA[Kindle's Donuts]]> Kindle's Donuts
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@ 2008-03-22 17:41:33
Built in 1950, this is the original location of the former "Big Donut Drive-In" chain featuring a 22 feet tall donut on the roof.]]> Kindle's Donuts
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Built in 1950, this is the original location of the former "Big Donut Drive-In" chain featuring a 22 feet tall donut on the roof.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47918/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47918/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:41:33 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47918/ 33.94527400 -118.30042100 <![CDATA[Casita Lupe Cafe]]> Casita Lupe Cafe
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@ 2008-03-22 08:06:20

The Mexican Restaurant Casita Lupe Cafe, iceberg-shaped building was built in the 1920s. ]]> Casita Lupe Cafe
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The Mexican Restaurant Casita Lupe Cafe, iceberg-shaped building was built in the 1920s. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47881/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47881/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:06:20 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47881/ 32.75789100 -96.82140700 <![CDATA[Igloo Ice Cream]]> Igloo Ice Cream
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@ 2008-03-22 07:28:55]]> Igloo Ice Cream
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@ 2008-03-22 07:28:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47880/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47880/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:28:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47880/ 41.68067100 -83.60439500 <![CDATA[Bevo Mill]]> Bevo Mill
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@ 2008-03-09 18:56:29]]> Bevo Mill
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@ 2008-03-09 18:56:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47265/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47265/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:56:29 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47265/ 38.58167900 -90.26673400 <![CDATA[Original Red Robin restaurant]]> Original Red Robin restaurant
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The first Red Robin still stands at the corner of Furhman and Eastlake Avenues E. in Seattle, at the southern end of the University Bridge.
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The first Red Robin still stands at the corner of Furhman and Eastlake Avenues E. in Seattle, at the southern end of the University Bridge.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46997/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46997/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:41:17 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46997/ 47.65144300 -122.32067700 <![CDATA[Grand Canyon Village]]> Grand Canyon Village
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@ 2008-02-23 20:42:28

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]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46301/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46301/ Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:42:28 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46301/ 36.05369600 -112.12046700 <![CDATA[Karaweik Palace Restaurant]]> Karaweik Palace Restaurant
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 16:50:32
A unique restaurant built in the style of royal barge used by Myanmar’s former kings, over the waters of Kandawgyi Lake, a large park 2km east of Shwedagon Paya. The 'barge' is actually concrete and does not float; its two prows are in the shape of the mythical sacred hamsa bird, a goose / swan.

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A unique restaurant built in the style of royal barge used by Myanmar’s former kings, over the waters of Kandawgyi Lake, a large park 2km east of Shwedagon Paya. The 'barge' is actually concrete and does not float; its two prows are in the shape of the mythical sacred hamsa bird, a goose / swan.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45661/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45661/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:50:32 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45661/ 16.79528200 96.16833500 <![CDATA[Germany's First Hooters]]> Germany's First Hooters
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@ 2008-02-11 16:28:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45458/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45458/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:28:00 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45458/ 49.34775200 7.17234400 <![CDATA[Red Fox Restaurant, where Jimmy Hoffa disappeared]]> Red Fox Restaurant, where Jimmy Hoffa disappeared
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@ 2008-02-07 11:42:29
On July 30, 1975, Hoffa went to the Red Fox Restaurant outside of Detroit to allegedly meet three men, a Detroit labor leader, an important local mobster and a powerful figure in New Jersey Teamster politics. Hoffa arrived first, around 2:00 in the afternoon, but after waiting nearly 30 minutes, none of the others had arrived. Annoyed, he called his wife and told her that he was going to wait for a few more minutes before giving up. This was the last time that she ever spoke with her husband. At 2:45, Hoffa was seen getting into a car in the restaurant parking lot with several other men. Investigators are pretty sure that he never got out of the car alive.]]> Red Fox Restaurant, where Jimmy Hoffa disappeared
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On July 30, 1975, Hoffa went to the Red Fox Restaurant outside of Detroit to allegedly meet three men, a Detroit labor leader, an important local mobster and a powerful figure in New Jersey Teamster politics. Hoffa arrived first, around 2:00 in the afternoon, but after waiting nearly 30 minutes, none of the others had arrived. Annoyed, he called his wife and told her that he was going to wait for a few more minutes before giving up. This was the last time that she ever spoke with her husband. At 2:45, Hoffa was seen getting into a car in the restaurant parking lot with several other men. Investigators are pretty sure that he never got out of the car alive.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45127/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45127/ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:42:29 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45127/ 42.54257900 -83.28571500 <![CDATA[Giant Pink Flamingo]]> Giant Pink Flamingo
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Café Hon]]> Giant Pink Flamingo
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@ 2008-02-03 01:15:07
Café Hon]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44903/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44903/ Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:15:07 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44903/ 39.33123800 -76.63275300 <![CDATA[Rangitikei River Adventures Douglas C-47B converted to a tea room]]> Rangitikei River Adventures Douglas C-47B converted to a tea room
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-30 18:13:43]]> Rangitikei River Adventures Douglas C-47B converted to a tea room
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@ 2008-01-30 18:13:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44627/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44627/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:13:43 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44627/ -39.81006100 175.78756400 <![CDATA[Quaker Steak and Lube]]> Quaker Steak and Lube
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-01-27 11:00:34
This is the original location of a growing chain of automotive themed restaurants famous for their award winning chicken wings.

In 1974, an abandoned gas station was converted into a cook-your-own-steak restaurant. In 1976, wings were added to the menu. Today, they serve 16 flavors of wings at 29 locations in 11 states. Vintage cars and other artifacts are on display at most of the locations.]]> Quaker Steak and Lube
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-01-27 11:00:34
This is the original location of a growing chain of automotive themed restaurants famous for their award winning chicken wings.

In 1974, an abandoned gas station was converted into a cook-your-own-steak restaurant. In 1976, wings were added to the menu. Today, they serve 16 flavors of wings at 29 locations in 11 states. Vintage cars and other artifacts are on display at most of the locations.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44398/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44398/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:00:34 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44398/ 41.23134000 -80.50783900 <![CDATA[Caboose in a park]]> Caboose in a park
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 23:29:34
Old caboose that has been converted into an ice cream and refreshment stand.]]> Caboose in a park
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 23:29:34
Old caboose that has been converted into an ice cream and refreshment stand.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44309/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44309/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:29:34 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44309/ 28.28837800 -81.40745700 <![CDATA[Big Bamboo Lounge]]> Big Bamboo Lounge
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 23:09:07
The legendary after-hours hang-out for the Disneyworld 'cast members.' Decorated with Disney cast offs.

Due to the Hurricanes of 2004 they have never re-opened.]]> Big Bamboo Lounge
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 23:09:07
The legendary after-hours hang-out for the Disneyworld 'cast members.' Decorated with Disney cast offs.

Due to the Hurricanes of 2004 they have never re-opened.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44301/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44301/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:09:07 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44301/ 28.33351000 -81.47667800 <![CDATA[Giant McDonald's Happy Meal]]> Giant McDonald's Happy Meal
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@ 2008-01-24 17:30:25]]> Giant McDonald's Happy Meal
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@ 2008-01-24 17:30:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44227/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44227/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:30:25 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44227/ 32.92703900 -96.81156600 <![CDATA[Douglas DC-6 & Tupolev TU-145 converted into Ristorante Michelangelo Da Vinci]]> Douglas DC-6 & Tupolev TU-145 converted into Ristorante Michelangelo Da Vinci
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@ 2008-01-23 16:43:24]]> Douglas DC-6 & Tupolev TU-145 converted into Ristorante Michelangelo Da Vinci
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@ 2008-01-23 16:43:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44175/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44175/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:43:24 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44175/ 45.02074400 11.66232500 <![CDATA['Kate Mantilini' by Morphosis]]> 'Kate Mantilini' by Morphosis
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By: pmoore66
@ 2008-01-22 18:53:44]]> 'Kate Mantilini' by Morphosis
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@ 2008-01-22 18:53:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44114/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44114/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:53:44 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44114/ 34.06721100 -118.38991200 <![CDATA[Rare 'Googie' styled Denny's]]> Rare 'Googie' styled Denny's
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-22 14:06:10
There is an attempt by the local community to preserve this old Denny's building.

Googie, also known as populuxe or doo-wop, is a subdivision of futurist architecture, influenced by car culture and the Space Age and Atomic Age, originating from southern California in the late 1940s and continuing approximately into the mid-1960s. With upswept roofs and, often, curvaceous, geometric shapes, and bold use of glass, steel and neon, it decorated many a motel, coffee house and bowling alley in the 1950s and 1960s. It epitomizes the spirit a generation demanded, looking excitedly upward towards a bright, technological and futuristic age.

The Googie or Populuxe style of architecture was characterized by space-age designs that depict motion, such as boomerangs, flying saucers, atoms and parabolas, and free-form designs such as "soft" parallelograms and the ubiquitous artist's-palette motif. These stylistic conventions reflected American society's emphasis on futuristic designs and fascination with Space Age themes.

As it became clear that the future would not look like The Jetsons, the style came to be timeless rather than futuristic. As with the art deco style of the 1930s, it remained undervalued until many of its finest examples had been destroyed. The style is related to and sometimes synonymous with the Raygun Gothic style as coined by writer William Gibson.

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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-22 14:06:10
There is an attempt by the local community to preserve this old Denny's building.

Googie, also known as populuxe or doo-wop, is a subdivision of futurist architecture, influenced by car culture and the Space Age and Atomic Age, originating from southern California in the late 1940s and continuing approximately into the mid-1960s. With upswept roofs and, often, curvaceous, geometric shapes, and bold use of glass, steel and neon, it decorated many a motel, coffee house and bowling alley in the 1950s and 1960s. It epitomizes the spirit a generation demanded, looking excitedly upward towards a bright, technological and futuristic age.

The Googie or Populuxe style of architecture was characterized by space-age designs that depict motion, such as boomerangs, flying saucers, atoms and parabolas, and free-form designs such as "soft" parallelograms and the ubiquitous artist's-palette motif. These stylistic conventions reflected American society's emphasis on futuristic designs and fascination with Space Age themes.

As it became clear that the future would not look like The Jetsons, the style came to be timeless rather than futuristic. As with the art deco style of the 1930s, it remained undervalued until many of its finest examples had been destroyed. The style is related to and sometimes synonymous with the Raygun Gothic style as coined by writer William Gibson.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44082/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44082/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:06:10 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44082/ 47.66885300 -122.37612300 <![CDATA[Pettibone's Tavern]]> Pettibone's Tavern
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-17 12:49:45
Historic (supposedly haunted) Tavern in Simsbury, CT, recently damaged in a small fire and flooded by sprinkler system.

Jan. 5--SIMSBURY -- -- A smoldering cigarette is being blamed for a trash can fire early Friday that left historic Pettibone's Tavern inundated with water from its sprinkler system. The flames near a second-floor bar were extinguished within minutes, fire officials said. But because no one heard the building alarm and the sprinkler system was not being monitored, the water rained down for hours -- causing extensive damage to the 200-year-old wood-frame building.

Town officials have been told that, despite the heavy water damage, the tavern's well-known portrait of Abigail was untouched.]]> Pettibone's Tavern
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By: mikeb9991
@ 2008-01-17 12:49:45
Historic (supposedly haunted) Tavern in Simsbury, CT, recently damaged in a small fire and flooded by sprinkler system.

Jan. 5--SIMSBURY -- -- A smoldering cigarette is being blamed for a trash can fire early Friday that left historic Pettibone's Tavern inundated with water from its sprinkler system. The flames near a second-floor bar were extinguished within minutes, fire officials said. But because no one heard the building alarm and the sprinkler system was not being monitored, the water rained down for hours -- causing extensive damage to the 200-year-old wood-frame building.

Town officials have been told that, despite the heavy water damage, the tavern's well-known portrait of Abigail was untouched.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43800/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43800/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:49:45 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43800/ 41.84703200 -72.81092700 <![CDATA['S.S. Columbia']]> 'S.S. Columbia'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-10 13:31:22
Early 20th century themed dining at Tokyo Disney Sea.]]> 'S.S. Columbia'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-10 13:31:22
Early 20th century themed dining at Tokyo Disney Sea.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43515/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43515/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:31:22 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43515/ 35.62333500 139.88705300 <![CDATA[Carousel]]> Carousel
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-01-10 00:02:25
Built in 1927, this C.W. Parker carousel operated for 20 years at a park in North Tonawanda, New York. It was then dismantled and put into storage for many years.

Ella's Deli and Ice Cream Parlor bought and restored the carousel for use by their customers.]]> Carousel
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-01-10 00:02:25
Built in 1927, this C.W. Parker carousel operated for 20 years at a park in North Tonawanda, New York. It was then dismantled and put into storage for many years.

Ella's Deli and Ice Cream Parlor bought and restored the carousel for use by their customers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43502/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43502/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:02:25 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/43502/ 43.10341300 -89.34446300 <![CDATA["Amity Foundry"]]> "Amity Foundry"
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