Tuesday, August 21, 2007

San Diego Best of Citysearch" 2007 Restaurant Winners Unveiled

Citysearch Users and Editors Select Their Favorite Restaurants in San Diego...

AS Seen On: PRLog.Org

SAN DIEGO, CA. –
Citysearch, a leading online local guide and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), today announced its 2007 “Best of Citysearch” Restaurant winners. San Diego’s complete list of “Best of Citysearch” Restaurant winners can be found at: (http://sandiego.citysearch.com/bestof/categories).

Since San Diegans have always been passionate about food, “Best of Citysearch” Restaurants is the most popular poll. Users select their favorite restaurants in popular categories such as:

● Best Italian
Best Taco Shop
● Best Pizza
● Best Sushi
● Best Organic Dining
● And more!

San Diego Citysearch editors chose Old Town Mexican Cafe for “Best Mexican Food”. Do San Diegans agree? Visit "Best of Citysearch" to find out!

For more information on “Best of Citysearch”, please visit: www.citysearch.com/bestof/about

Saturday, August 18, 2007

San Francisco "Best of Citysearch" 2007 Restaurant Winners Unveiled

Citysearch Users and Editors Select Their Favorite Locations in San Francisco...

AS Seen On:
PRLog.Org

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – Citysearch, a leading online local guide and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), today announced its 2007 “Best of Citysearch” Restaurant winners. San Francisco’s complete list of “
Best of Citysearch” Restaurant winners can be found at: (http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/bestof/categories).

Since San Franciscans have always been passionate about food, “Best of Citysearch” Restaurants is the most popular poll. Users select their favorite restaurants in popular categories such as:


• Best Italian

Best Pizza
• Best Sushi

• Best Healthy Food

• And more!


In addition to users selecting their favorites, Citysearch editors also chime in with their top picks.


San Francisco Citysearch editors chose Hime restaurant for “
Best Sushi”. Does San Francisco agree? Visit "Best of Citysearch" to find out!

For more information on “Best of Citysearch”, please visit: www.citysearch.com/bestof/about

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About Citysearch

Citysearch is a leading local search and directory company that provides the most up-to-date information on businesses, from restaurants and retail, to travel and professional services. Citysearch empowers consumers to make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering trusted content, local expertise and helpful tools, including 14.5 million local businesses listings, over 600,000 user reviews and ratings nationwide.

Citysearch is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information, visit: www.citysearch.com

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Local City Tip: Cheap Haircuts in New York…

Newsflash: It's not necessary to spend upwards of $100 on a haircut in New York. Plenty of high-end salons slash their prices during stylist training nights; beauty school students offer rock-bottom prices; and, yes, there are even some quality salons with cuts priced under $50.


Value Salons in New York from Citysearch:

Astor Place Hair
2 Astor Pl, New York, NY
Waltz right in and sit down for a cut at this 50-year-old hair stop, where short cuts are just $18 and long start at $20.

Panyc Salon
258 W 15th St, New York, NY
It's pronounced "panic," and the salon's got a unique approach to pricing--$55 for your first visit, and $45 thereafter.

Dramatics NYC
2468 Broadway Ste 1, New York, NY
A funky step up from Supercuts, this salon charges between $35 and $55 for a cut, depending on the length and texture of your hair.

Neighborhood Barber
439 E 9th St, New York, NY
This straightforward, throwback barbershop charges $12 per cut and only accepts walk-ins.

Hair Mates Hair Salon
2 St Marks Pl, New York, NY
You'll be charged just $45 to sit before a senior stylist at this Japanese salon; you can also make your appointment with a junior and save $5.

Chelsea Barbers
465 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Only guys get the savings at this legendary spot. Three chairs and a $30 price tag make for a long, but worthwhile, wait.

Lilypad
555 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg beauties on budgets head to this salon for $45-$50 haircuts, depending on length and texture.

> Check out more Beauty Spots in New York at: http://newyork.citysearch.com/find/section/newyork/spa_beauty.html

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Citysearch Adds Menus to Restaurant Profiles

Users Can Now Access Tens of Thousands of Menus Nationwide on Citysearch.com through New Relationship with MenuPages.com.

As Seen On: http://money.cnn.com

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., - Citysearch, a leading local guide and operating business of IAC , today announced that users can access tens of thousands of restaurant menus on Citysearch.com through its relationship with MenuPages.com, the pioneer in menu search and discovery. Through the relationship, Citysearch users benefit from having the opportunity to easily review current menus online before selecting a restaurant.

"People come to Citysearch daily to find restaurant recommendations," said Jay Herratti, President, Citysearch. "The combination of menus, video, editorial and user reviews, and ability to place reservations makes Citysearch one of the most useful sites for discovering new restaurants."

"Partnering with Citysearch, the pioneer in the online restaurant guide business, was natural for us," said Greg Barton, CEO and Founder of MenuPages.com. "The combination of Citysearch coverage and services with MenuPages' comprehensive menu database will provide the best local restaurant discovery and selection experience for users."

This relationship is also a benefit to Citysearch restaurant advertisers because up-to-date menus help users choose restaurants, driving qualified traffic to Citysearch's advertisers.

To find menus, simply visit restaurants on www.citysearch.com and click on the menu icon. You can view restaurant recommendations, reviews and more in your city by visiting Citysearch's premier city guide list.

About MenuPages

MenuPages is the original and most comprehensive provider of up-to-date menu content on the web. In New York City alone, nearly a million discriminating diners each month search its fresh menus and 80,000 user reviews by neighborhood, cuisine, price, feature and dish, to select the perfect restaurant. MenuPages currently serves eight metropolitan markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C. and South Florida providing fresh menus for over 24,000 restaurants. MenuPages.com is an operating unit of Slick City Media.

About Citysearch

Citysearch is a leading local search and directory company that provides the most up-to-date information on businesses, from restaurants and retail, to travel and professional services. Citysearch empowers consumers to make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering trusted content, local expertise and helpful tools, including 14.5 million local businesses listings, over 600,000 user reviews and ratings nationwide. Citysearch is an operating business of IAC.

For more information, visit: http://www.citysearch.com

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

City Tip: Where to Sit... Hottest Tables in Town – San Diego, CA.


From romantic booths to great views, score the best tables at top San Diego restaurants.



Here are San Diego
's Hottest Tables by Citysearch:

Candelas
416 Third Ave, San Diego, CA
Ask about the gated table in the wine cellar.

Trattoria Acqua
1298 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
The single table in the top rotunda offers unrivaled views of the cove.

Vagabond Kitchen
2310 30th St, San Diego, CA
Nab the one tall window-side table in the bar area for a great breeze and prime people-watching.

Kono's Cafe
704 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Get in line, get your grub and head for the plastic chairs right on the pier.

The 3rd Corner
2265 Bacon St, San Diego, CA
Patio seating is great, but the four-top back in the bar and wine shop area is best.

Find More Hot San Diego Restaurants at: http://sandiego.citysearch.com/roundup/40285

Monday, August 13, 2007

10 Fun Jewelry Shops in Los Angeles...

Where do you get the shiniest rocks in Los Angeles? Do you prefer distressed metals to shimmery stones? Is gold too bold, or do you want your stash to be flash? Whatever your pleasure, the city is shimmering with shops ripe for excessoring.


Bling Blang Bloom in Los Angeles by Citysearch:

Gas Bijoux
8012 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Beloved in the South of France, the designer showcases feminine, semi-precious costume jewels that are bold yet delicate.

Hilary Druxman
1413 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Elegant Montana Avenue shop showcases ladylike, nature-inspired baubles to suit almost any budget.

Erica Courtney
7465 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Celebs and mere mortals alike flock to this adorable shop for one-of-a-kind, girlie jewelry.

Moondance
1530 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
A rich mix of high-end, funky, innovative and traditional jewelry and accessories awaits at this Montana Avenue boutique.

Me&Ro
8405 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood's tranquil setting for high-end, handcrafted jewelry that won't mess with your chi.

Chan Luu
112 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Chan Luu's American flagship store reflects her sleek, sophisticated and shimmery aesthetic.

Jennifer Kaufman
131 N La Cienega Blvd Ste 650, Los Angeles, CA
This one-of-a-kind jewelry boutique keeps style mavens and starlets coming back for its beautiful baubles.

Tarina Tarantino
7957 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Melrose's candy-colored shop carries fanciful baubles and accessories perfect for gals looking to wear a little bit of whimsy.

Dimani
8624 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
This friendly Sunset Plaza boutique provides trendy styles, delicate jewels and a relaxed vibe for fashionable twenty-somethings.

Helen Ficalora
9632 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Charming, celeb-friendly jewelry boutique brings the beauty of nature to the streets of Beverly Hills.

Sonya Ooten
238 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Suzanne Felsen Jewelry
8332 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA

You can find more information at: http://losangeles.citysearch.com/roundup/42326