New York City didn’t invent the restaurant. That honor goes to France, and even in the United States, the earliest-known restaurant was in Boston — Julien’s Restorator, which opened in 1794. But it didn’t take long for New York to catch up. The NYC restaurant scene in 1830 was just getting started, and at the top of the food chain was Delmonico’s. The scene at Delmonico’s in 1830.Photo: New York Historical Society In 1810, the city directory listed five free-standing “victualling Read more [...]

Magnolia has some of Seattle's biggest, fanciest homes, but they tend to be at the west end of the neighborhood, along Puget Sound and Elliott Bay. That said, the east side of the hill has gained some pretty fancy digs in recent years. While the water views are less extensive, this part of Magnolia does look out at downtown Seattle, Queen Anne and Mount Rainier. Click through the gallery above for a virtual tour of three homes on the east side of Magnolia, listed for more than Read more [...]

The sweet spot might lie in a service like One Percent Realty. Founded in British Columbia in 1999, One Percent Realty is a full service brokerage that charges the same $6,900 commission whether your home sells for $200,000 or $600,000. For homes prices over $600,000, they charge a commission rate of 1 per cent, plus $900 for the same full services.

Steph and Dom Parker, Gogglebox's 'posh couple' have lured millions to show with tipsy commentaryTheir 16-bedroom home in Sandwich, Kent, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyen is now on the market for £3.5millionProperty boasts 3.5 acres of land, tropical garden, seven reception rooms, numerous outhousesNews will disappointment their extensive fan base hoping for a spin-off chat show in their chintzy living roomBy Mia De Graaf Published: 11:16 GMT, 9 May 2014 | Updated: Read more [...]