B4YOUBOARD Sitting at the gate waiting for a flight and suddenly hungry? No problem. A new app for the iPhone and Android has just been released that lets you order food from your phone and have it delivered to your gate. B4YOUBOARD lets passengers securely order, reserve and pay for meals, retail items and premium services at the airport via mobile device. The software is free and available for download at the Android Market and Apple’s App Store websites. Currently available at JFK and Minneapolis- St. Paul the app is set to expand to more airports in the following months.
November 4: Around the World in 80 Sips
The online wine community Bottlenotes is presenting it’s third annual “Around the World in 80 Sips”. You will be covering a lot of international ground as you taste more than 80 wines from Spain to Chile to New Zealand, including such varietals as South Africa’s Koopmanskloof and France’s Champagne Henriot. In between wines, you’ll indulge in gourmet goudas and camemberts from some of New York’s most distinguished cheesemongers—and round out the evening with a silky-sweet truffle. Or three. Buy your tickets for 40% off the list price (only $45!) at Gilt City NYC. Escape, 635 West 42nd Street (between 11th and 12th Aves) 8- 10PM
That Great Little Spot 