7 Great Escapes
Blast through abandoned mineshafts on an ATV. Rip some shark lips on a fly rod. You want a cure for the average vacation? We’ve got it.
Travel Destination – Beijing (Part 2)
EATING OUT
Da Dong
While in Beijing, you need to try the duck, specially roasted with crispy golden skin that literally melts in your mouth. Eat it like the locals: place slices of duck and garnishes like scallion and cucumber in a thin pancake, wrap, and eat like a mini-burrito.
Travel Destination – Montreal (Part 2)
NIGHTLIFE
Billy Kun
354 Avenue Du Mont-Royal Est. 514-845-5392. www.bilykun.com
This hipster hangout on Mont-Royal in the Plateau section is usually brimming with creative types. Don’t let the ostrich heads dotting the walls freak you out; the vibe here isn’t as curious. A relaxed spot for cocktails or a beer, a few hours of afternoon jazz is followed by nightly spins by some of the city’s best DJs.
Travel Destination – San Francisco (Part 2)
NIGHTLIFE
The Independent
628 Divisadero Street. 415-771-1421. www.theindependentsf.com
Metal? Indie? Rock? All of the above? One of the consistently mentioned hotspots for quality live music, the joint has been a neighborhood standard for decades. Renovated in 2004 as The Independent, this 500-person venue is doing something right; no matter what name is on the door, it’s always packed.
