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BUGATTA, A NEW NEIGBORHOOD RESTAURANT & BAR,
DEBUTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH

BUGATTA Brings A Thrilling Experience To Hollywood
In The Heart Of The Energetic Melrose Strip

(Los Angeles –  Melrose Avenue gets a sophisticated new nightlife destination with the opening of Bugatta Restaurant & Bar. Previously The Bungalow Club, owner Anat Escher decided to close her flagship establishment (Escher also owns Barbarella Neighborhood Bar & Kitchen in Silverlake) after 10 successful years. Now, after several months of renovation, Ms. Escher and TBC Management are ready to introduce an exciting new restaurant and bar.

“The neighborhood has changed and the timing seemed right to start a new adventure,” explains Ms. Escher. “I felt after 10 years, it was time to head in a new direction—to create something relaxed and contemporary yet urbane and sophisticated. Bugatta captures the essence of what locals want, a great bar and lounge, amazing outdoor patio and a restaurant that’s elegant yet casual.”

Ms. Escher designed the interiors herself. Expansive doors now open up to the bustling corner of Melrose and Formosa giving an immediate urban feel, while intimate patio seating welcomes patrons in. Upon entering the chic lounge area, a spacious bar seats up to 20 and is flanked by dark metallic leather booth seating with custom made tables — a perfect gathering place for after work cocktails or dinner with friends.

The atmospheric outdoor restaurant & lounge contrasts with its airy, lofty feel. Intimate cabanas are swanked with light fabrics and mood lighting. White washed floors, custom made tables, casual bamboo chairs and white leather booths fill the middle of the open-air lounge. A white sheer canopy above allows in the shimmering moonlight.

The menu is designed to be a shared and social experience. Bugatta offers a wide array of tapas style choices; highlights include sushi grade Ahi Poke and the refreshing Corn Mango Salsa Atop the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. There are 4 different bruschetta options; the stand-out is the Fig Pistachio with Red Wine Pomegranate Figs & Pistachio Butter. Savory Skewers are featured with 4 different selections as well, the most popular being the Fillet Mignon with Cherry Tomatoes and a Red Wine Demi Sauce. The menu also offers generous sushi rolls, ranging from Spicy Tuna to Shrimp Tempura and the exceptional Tropical Roll. Large dish options include Pan Roasted Chicken Breast; sweet potato puree, sauté spinach, caramelized onions & arugula chips, and the King Salmon; roasted mushroom risotto, chardonnay bur blanc. Various grilled steaks are available as well as the Thai Noodle Fillet Mignon.

“We created this menu concept to satisfy the needs and preferences of all types of diners,” comments TBC Executive Chef, Sean Poplar.

Featured cocktails include the $10- 10oz martini, highlights are the Elderflower Gimlet; botanical gin and St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur and the Lavender Cosmo; citrus vodka, Cointreau, lavender syrup, lime & cranberry juice. Other specialty cocktails, offered at $8, include Bugatta’s signature Homemade Sangria and the Jalapeño Twist; tequila, orange liqueur, muddled jalapeño, lemon juice, ginger syrup, orange juice, splash of soda. A large selection of beer on tap and a carefully curated wine list are offered as well.

Bugatta offers one of the city’s best Happy Hours. Generous hand crafted cocktails and premium wines are offered at $6, artisan beers for $4, from 4pm-7pm Monday to Saturday.

Hours of operation:
Monday to Wednesday 4pm -11pm; Thursday 4pm – 12am
Friday & Saturday 4pm – 2am; kitchen open late
Sunday closed for private events & weddings
Happy Hour: Daily 4pm – 7pm, featuring $6 signature drinks and martinis.

Bugatta is located at 7174 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046-7626
For reservations: www.Bugatta.com  323-964- 9494
For Private Events: info@bugatta.com  or contact event coordinator James Blackley

Apple-themed Weekend Getaway in New York City

New York, NY – As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisp, there is no better way than to welcome the fall and winter season with a weekend getaway to New York City.

The Kimberly Hotel, nestled in the heart of midtown Manhattan’s fashionable East Side, is pleased to announce their newest travel package, “A Taste of the Big Apple,” throughout the end of 2011.

“A Taste of the Big Apple” is available to guests booking a two-night stay in a luxury one-bedroom suite. After the guests check-in they will have the chance to unwind with a flavorful and complimentary seasonal specialty cocktail at Upstairs at The Kimberly Hotel, the new rooftop bar with retractable glass ceilings and heated floors.

The hotel’s stunning 3,000 square foot lounge, guarantees the perfect atmosphere to enjoy cocktails and famed sights such as the Chrysler Building.

On Saturday, after a day of exploring all that the city has to offer – shopping, museums, parks, iconic landmarks and Broadway shows – just to name a few, guests are treated to a slice of pumpkin pie and apple cider, delivered to their suite as part of a special turndown service. Before heading home on Sunday, guests are invited to Upstairs for a complimentary breakfast for two including an extensive assortment of delicious breakfast items such as French toast, pancakes, oatmeal and pastries, as well as an omelet station with eggs prepared to order. In addition, the package provides guests with complimentary valet parking for the extent of their stay.

The “A Taste of the Big Apple” package is effective now through November 30, 2011 and can be reserved by contacting reservations@kimberlyhotel.com  / (212) 702-1643.

You can also visit www.kimberlyhotel.com  to book the package online. The complimentary breakfast is available on each morning. The package is valued at $684-$734 and guests who book the “A Taste of the Big Apple” package receive up to $215 in savings.

WINTER PARK, Colo.- New this winter at Snow Mounain Ranch an expanded yurt village offers rustic adventures.

Yurts come fully furnished with queen and twin beds, tables and chairs, microwave, and mini-fridge.

Each yurt can sleep up to six people and pets are invited to join in the adventure.

Guests may need to snowshoe in when snow is high and should pack warmly because yurts are not heated. For a more traditional stay lodge rooms, cabins, and vacation homes are also available.

During the day there are 5,100 acres to explore. A full service Nordic Center provide guests apparel, equipment, and lessons for over 60 km of cross country ski and snowshoe trails.

Some trails have been expanded for use by canine companions as well.

Nearby an ice skating pavilion and sledding and tubing hills are open for more winter fun. Guests can warm up with a cup of cocoa by a roaring fire and then head over to a game of broomball or create something in the craft and design center. Sombrero Stables operates hot cocoa and dinner horse-drawn sleigh rides.
www.ymcarockies.org

JUNEAU, Alaska—Bears may hibernate, but we don’t! Juneau, Alaska – just two hours by jet from Seattle – allows you to escape the everyday and experience active winter adventures in a stunning location.

Where to stay: Pearson’s Pond Luxury Inn and Adventure Spa — this remote waterfront retreat is right in Juneau, yet a world apart. Located on a beautiful lakeside waterfront, Pearson’s Pond is among Alaska’s most picturesque retreats.

The relaxed eco mini-resort is nestled amid pristine temperate rainforests, and framed by the spectacular Mendenhall glacier. The Inn has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for Lodging, the only place in Alaska to achieve this high rating.

Winter Outdoor Activities: From extreme heli-skiing to Nordic cross-country and downhill skiing, Juneau is the perfect destination for ski enthusiasts. Eaglecrest Ski Area features four lifts, 36 alpine runs, fantastic and scenic Nordic trails, excellent ski schools, a rental shop, and a restaurant at the base lodge.

With breathtaking views and challenging runs, Eaglecrest is an uncrowded, roomy local treasure that Juneau would like to share. Want to go off the beaten path?

Thousands of acres of winter wonderland abound that are ideal for backcountry and cross-country skiing.

For those looking to stretch their limits and go where none have gone before, heli-skiing might be the activity of choice. Just a short helicopter flight from Juneau, huge, snowy mountains dip right into the sea, providing a glorious canvas for sketching ski tracks on virgin powder. Guided half-day, full-day, and overnight packages are available.

Special Events: February 2012 hosts two unique events. The 2012 Wearable Art Extravaganza, put on by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, is a fashion show of extravagant dresses and costumes made from the most ingenious materials.

If it can be worn, anything goes! The event takes place February 11-12 at Juneau’s Centennial Hall.

And for winter outdoor enthusiasts, the place to be on the evening of February 18 is Eaglecrest Ski Area, which will host their Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Various events begin in the day lodge at 4pm; the Torchlight Parade kicks off at 6pm followed by the fireworks display.
Come experience it for yourself this winter.

For more information on a multitude of winter activities please visit www.traveljuneau.com

BAR HARBOR, Maine-

When thinking about Acadia National Park images of sunny summer hikes and bright autumn leaves often come to mind.

This winter, experience the beauty and tranquility of Acadia without the crowds.

After a few flurries of snow the historic Carriage Roads, popular for biking and hiking in the summer, switch to cross country ski trails.

Unplowed roads are open to snowmobilers, snowshoers, or cross country skiers with canine companions.

The 27-mile Park Loop Road system is another popular place for cruising on snowmobiles.

After a day in the park, the nearby town of Bar Harbor is ready to warm you up with shopping on the Village Green, steamy plates of lobster, and generous hospitality.

During the winter months many hotels and inns in town offer discounted rates, making it even easier to stay and enjoy.

www.barharborinfo.com

From Snow-Capped Mountains to Sandy Beaches, Winter on Washington’s Olympic Peninusla is Full of Adventure

PORT ANGELES, Wash.- The Olympic Peninsula is a land of contrasts.

During the winter months you can spend the morning snowshoeing or cross country skiing near Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge and the afternoon kayaking around Freshwater Bay or strolling through the Hoh Rainforest.

The winter issue of Olympic National Park’s Bugler highlights ranger-guided programs, winter activities, lodgings, and popular park trails.

On the western coast of the peninsula winter means spectacular Pacific coast storms.

From the cliffs of Kalaloch watch as Mother Nature puts on a show of power and strength; giant trees are tossed about like twigs by the waves below.

Many migratory birds make their winter homes on the eastern end of the Olympic Peninsula. Particularly popular with water fowl, visitors can view Trumpeter Swans, Blue Heron, Osprey, Brant Geese, Harlequin Ducks, possibly even Puffins and Bald Eagles on the Migratory Waterfowl Watchers Trail in and around Port Townsend.

Whether looking for adventure, wildlife or natural wonders winter the Olympic Peninsula is sure to impress.
www.olympicpeninsula.org

BOISE, Idaho- Put on your long johns and pack your mittens for a winter getaway to Southwest Idaho. The slopes of Bogus Basin and Brundage Mountain see well over 200” of powder annually and have runs for first timers and advanced skiers alike. Adventurers can join a guided ski to yurt trip through the Payette National Forest backcountry or spend the day snowshoeing in the Boise National Forest.

Travelers looking to get on the ice can join a game of hockey or curling at Idaho Ice World or Manchester Ice and Event Centre.

Hundreds of miles of trails call to snowmobilers from McCall and Cascade to Featherville and Idaho City.

For a lighthearted day, tube the groomed hills of Southfork Landing or catch a horse-drawn sleigh ride. If visiting in late January, make sure to visit the giant snow sculptures at McCall’s annual Winter Carnival.

To make getting here even easier, the Southwest Idaho Travel Association has announced the Winter Breakaway Sweepstakes. Monthly prizes such as gear, resort apparel, and lessons will be given away. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a 4-day ski vacation, complete with roundtrip airfare on Alaska Airlines, stays in Boise and McCall, and lift tickets at Bogus Basin and Brundage Mountain. To enter visit www.winterbreakaway.com.

www.visitsouthwestidaho.org

SHERIDAN, Wyo.-

The Big Horn Mountains just outside of the historic town of Sheridan provide locals and visitors the kind of beauty and solitude found only in Wyoming.

Folks wanting to get away from it all this winter should check out this action-packed winter retreat.

Adrenaline junkies will be pleased to discover the over 190 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, and additional marked yet ungroomed trails, of the North Big Horns.

Cross-country skiers and snowshoers will enjoy the Sibley Lake and Cutler ski trails, historically known as logging trails.

For a more peaceful and zen approach check out some of the area’s great ice fishing at Lake DeSmet or Bighorn Lake.

After a day in the cold and snow head back to Sheridan to warm up over a hearty meal and catch some zzz’s in one of the town’s many hotels.

This winter the Best Western Sheridan and Holiday Inn have special snowmobiling packages; check with the hotels for dates of availability and terms.

www.sheridanwyomig.org

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Nestled in the red rock canyon country of southern Utah is Brian Head Resort, Utah’s most affordable and family friendly ski resort.

Brian Head is known as Utah’s Southern Beauty, home to the same great snow as Utah’s northern resorts, but with lift tickets that are almost half the price and crowds that are virtually non-existent.

Add in a first class ski school and childcare program, The Grand Lodge at Brian Head, a brand new resort lodge and day spa, and a down-to-earth mountain ski town, and you’ve got one of the best family ski destinations in the Western US.

Brian Head offers a full range of terrain to suit all ability levels, stunning vistas of southern Utah’s red rock landscape and nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument, and its home to a full service ski school program for all ages and skill levels.

Full price regular season lift tickets cost just $49 and kids under 5 ski free. Family members that don’t ski will find plenty of ways to stay occupied, whether it be snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, enjoying a relaxing spa treatment or racing down the lift-serviced tubing hill.

Brian Head Resort is conveniently located with-in a few hours’ drive of major cities in Utah, California, Nevada and Arizona, and was recognized by the Family Travel Forum as a “Top Family Getaway for Family Travelers”. Opening day at Brian Head for the 2012 season is November 19.

To learn more about Brian Head or to book a ski vacation visit www.scenicsouthernutah.com  or www.brianhead.com. www.scenicsouthernutah.com

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Two Kentucky State Parks in Eastern Kentucky will offer guests a unique wildlife viewing opportunity this winter season – elk tours. Visitors to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park and Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park can choose a weekend, stay at a state park lodge or cottage, and wake up early to enjoy one of these unique tours.

Participants should bring their cameras – there will be great photography opportunities. The largest elk herds are located on privately owned lands that are normally closed to the public.

This is one of the few opportunities available for the public to see the greatest number of elk.

The return of elk to the region is considered to be one of Kentucky’s biggest wildlife management success stories.

The animals, after being gone from the state for 150 years, were returned in 1997.

They now number around 10,000.

For more information about these special tours, visit
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