门婊子

前老板来电求救。今晚标致发行它的308CC，原本要帮他当门婊子的突然生病，所以他要我今晚帮忙，当门婊子。就是类似在《欲望城市》里，拒人于门外不留情，说：oh, sorry, you are not on the list的那种。 我们做公关的，真的什么都得亲力亲为。活动当天，我们都得当门婊子。就是站在门口，拿着那张LIST迎接客人的那种，很公关叻！ 当门婊子是要有几成功力的哦！要有很强的雷达功力，去接收那些想要闯关然后骗吃骗喝，和骗礼包的人所发出的不良电波。如果感应到了，就有得发挥啦！那就看婊子的厉害，让你无法得逞，知难而退！ 婊叻！ 时间快到了，我要去变装了。 *照片是鲸拍的，于布达佩斯。

接骨木花

我不明白为什么elderflower的中文会叫接骨木花。英文的elderflower就给人一种清凉的感觉。也许是先入为主。接骨木，铁打酒嚒！我谷歌了一下，发现市场上竟然有elderflower eye gel，中文叫接骨木眼胶。Choy！好像我的眼骨断掉，要用gel粘回去酱！这个接骨木可是良药喔！据说它可以抗SARS，对支气管炎、喉咙痛和呼吸道感染等有疗效。可是，我还是不明白为什么被称为接骨木。等等！哈利波特里佛地魔寻找的终极魔棒就是用接骨木做的？酱就有点讲得通喔。不久前，我在Coldstorage无意间看到有机接骨木花露。我贪新鲜，就买了，喝着喝着就喝上瘾了。结果，这个接骨木花露可是可遇不可求啊。以后每每我到Coldstorage，就会去找我的接骨木，可是往往空手而归。上个礼拜，大牛约我去看示范屋，Ehhh!我在厨房里竟然看到一瓶摆在那儿。我不管，随手拍了照还怕输地把入口商的资料给抄了下来。隔天联络了入口商，去抱了两箱回来。下一次你再见我时，看一看我是否有比较劲。

CS

看见我的跟随者当中加了一个sy2cs，有点意外。 好久以前，我有个朋友叫CS。 有一天我邀请他来我家吃饭。他一口就答应了。 当天，他来电说公司里有个同事意外去世，不能来了。 那是我们生命中最后一次的交叉。 然后这只鸟飞走了。我也放了。

意大利香肠和蘑菇烩饭

我的晚餐，与你分享。 首先，将新鲜的Shiitake香菇、培根、和意大利香肠（chorizo），连同牛油和橄榄油一起翻炒。然后待用。 将葱和蒜爆香，然后加入事先浸泡的香菇一起翻炒后，然后加入短米粒一起翻炒。让米粒沾满油，然后加入一杯用来浸泡香菇的水搅拌，让米粒吸收水分。当水分减少时，再加入一杯浸泡香菇的水继续搅拌。当水再次减少时，加入鸡汤，然后继续搅拌。米粒煮熟后，熄火。加入一汤匙的牛油和一把的意大利干酪搅拌。盛在盘里后，加上之前煮好的Shiitake香菇、培根、和意大利香肠，再撒上一些意大利干酪，VOILA！ 来一杯冰冷的接骨木加苏打，绝配！

约吃饭

呵，时代不同了。 我的外甥女今年6岁。昨天，她竟然和朋友约好在组屋楼下吃晚餐。 我啊，不知道是到了十几岁的时候，才和朋友约了去实兆远吃KFC。 时代不同了，呵！ 结果啊，小孩子的童真天真表露无遗。 相约吃饭竟然没讲好时间地点。 两个人在学校讲好，然后通过电话确定，就是没说好时间和地点。 两个孩子的妈妈被懵懂的孩子牵着，在组屋楼下转来转去，找不到对方。 结果搞到回家吃泡面，因为8点补习。 两个孩子的妈妈在补习中心终于碰面，互相摇头。 原来孩子只说在楼下见面，可是楼下酱大。 是我的楼下？还是你的楼下？

UP

看到我的心情七上八下的。 当另一半走了之后，另一半就真的缅怀不断？ 生活里的点点滴滴，屋子里的一杯一椅，怎么可能不触景生情？ 两人坐在各自的椅子看书。就那样回眸一望，一个眼神，一个牵手，言语是多余了。 缅怀是一棵刚刚萌芽的藤蔓，越攀越高。 CARL是多么的勇敢。 *照片下载于http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/up/main.html#/epk/downloads/

衡量

刚刚跟云聊天，说上周末的聚会真的太短了！区区的几个小时NIA！还携老带幼的，很不过瘾！我说只要算一算我们拍的照片，就知道相聚有多短。

去曼谷好吗？

去年九月的曼谷之行，我是去上瘾了。 所以，我跟你讲，你就积极一点，抓紧一点，跟进一点。 用你的外交手腕，温柔的眼神，和你那充满磁性的MAN声音，如果A，B，C，D行不通，就用W，X，Y，Z，die die must get it！ 那我们就又可以去曼谷快活了！ 你想想：我们早上起来玩牌，然后去Health Land，然后去Jim Thompson，然后去沙拉登混。。。隔天睡醒玩牌，然后去Health Land，。。。你说爽不爽？

OMG！！！

看到这张呕买哥的照片，OMG连连！ 这七个男人啊，是我的中学同学。没见他们有超过十年了！今天，他们的照片出现在Facebook上，我怎能不OMG呢？ 班长，王师傅，还有那几个七龙珠超级大变身OW-YOU-KUT的，和我们一样，喜欢去云顶。

出名了

苏妹真的很搞笑。 知道云在吃风里有专栏，就硬要云在杂志里签名。说以后她如果出名了，杂志就水涨船高了，炸到！ 云说，她最怕出名了。 第一个粉丝，第一个签名，这种历史性的时刻，一定得记录一下。

又分了

快乐的时光就是一瞬间就过了。 和老朋友的相聚，是越珍贵了。 我们浩浩荡荡的去蕉赖的芭里吃海鲜。 我们疯疯癫癫地在KTV K歌。 我们快快乐乐的在Bangsar喝酒。 然后失落失落地，又分开了。

考试期间

无心恋战，莫可名状地想念在KL快活的朋友。 我懒得管你说我自恋，我就是喜欢让自己爽一下。

如蕨一般

紧紧地拥抱 也是依靠

恐慌

A型流感在李大人的公司肆虐？上个礼拜，公司里的一个孕妇被证实感染A型流感。今天，某秘书感冒，MC一个礼拜。听说听说，大老板是罪魁祸首，上个礼拜在公司连打喷嚏、咳嗽、喷鼻的，现在放假，在欧洲和家人逍遥快活。我说，还是戴上口罩，步步为营好。

归西

一个月前，我领养的大牛的三只狮头金鱼。它们在鱼池里快活地生活。刚刚我外出回家，看到它们，我差点昏了过去。其中的一只，身上的鳞片掉得七七八八，头上的“狮子瘤”的颜色也变了！我二话不说，赶紧将它隔离后，然后跑到附近的鱼店求救。老板说可能是external bacteria的攻击。妈呀，可怜的金鱼，现在一定痛苦死了！我回家后，金鱼已经奄奄一息了。什么鬼bacteria酱厉害？我急忙把药水往鱼池里倒，希望绿绿的药水，给其他的鱼儿，带来长命百岁。看着在隔离桶里垂死挣扎的金鱼，我忍痛决定，让它早走。

开工大吉

荣少今天开工大吉。 昨晚，我text他：Hey, good luck for your new job. Make good impression, don’t pick up girls on your first day! 他回：Haha…nervous leh. 我回：I can understand why you are nervous but steady boom bee bee LAH! 又text：I just remembered I don’t have to work tomorrow ha ha NYE WYA SA! 他回。

祝福荣少前程似锦，阳光普照。 今早，我在这儿blog，听Pete Teo的I GO。 撒咯，拜五考试叻！

I GO - PETE TEO

当下我最喜欢的歌

不可能忘记Bruges

昨晚，我看了《In Bruges》。由Colin Farell、在哈利波特里饰演Professer Moody的Brendan Gleeson和饰演Lord Voldemort的Ralph Fiennes主演。故事发展缓慢，是给后面铺成。你会喜欢的。 我怎能忘记Bruges呢？ 27092008，星期六，在和荣少搭火车往比利时的途中，我的包包被人偷了。不该被偷的，全被偷了，包括护照。星期六嘛，做不了什么。既来之，则安之，隔天，星期天，我和荣少去了离开比利时一个小时的Bruges。我们穿梭在跳蚤市场，吃热狗，到处拍照，玩得不亦乐乎，似乎忘了昨天包包被偷的事。没想到，我明天就得回国了，不是衣锦还乡的那种，而是身无分文光溜溜的那种。身上除了衣物，什么都没有了。临走之前，荣少给我他所有的马币和一些欧元。我一心所想的，是祈祷，祈祷我可以在10102008之前拿到护照，然后飞去意大利的Florence和荣少会面。结果是，如愿以偿。 Bruges，现在对我来说，是一个豁达，是不为明天忧虑，是天塌下来当被盖。

反了反了

竟然发酱的梦？ 我结婚那天，在教堂里，我和妈并肩坐在长凳上。爸坐在后面。然后爸妈突然发生口角，爸出手打妈。我受不了。哭花了脸抱着妈，突然站起来，歇斯底里地向教堂里的来宾大喊：“（手指爸）他打我妈，你们评评理吧！”酱drama？

你的背影

如果红了，不要忘记你的伯乐 就靠 你的背影 回想 我们一起经历患难 比利时的患难 细雨绵绵落叶纷纷 我们撑伞一起走 忐忑 冷冷的秋热热的心 一辈子都无法忘记 车站 火车 载你往东 载我往西 靠着窗口 那濛濛秋雨一直下一直下 昨天 你又想出走

法国的黄金地 - Beaune

人们往往把法国和巴黎画上等号。巴黎以外，其实别有洞天。Beaune就是一个活生生的例子。 去年秋天，我和朋友在巴黎租了一辆车，往巴黎的东南驶去。朋友响往Beaune，是因为那地区出产的葡萄酒，举世闻名。我不擅喝酒，但举世闻名的东西，我觉得看看也无妨。就因为没有期待， Beaune给我的震撼，是前所未有的！大约三个小时后，当车子走出高速公路时，眼前的景象，让我摒住了呼吸。那一刻，我终于体会了breathtaking的意境！ 秋天的Beaune， 被一望无际泛金黄色的葡萄藤蔓包围，没有一丝凄凉。我心中的澎湃，无法形容。我了解了为何Beaune，连同附近的Côte de Nuits，一起被叫做Côte de Or。Côte de Or,，就是“金黄色的一边”的意思。冬天的时候，葡萄叶凋谢了，但那绵绵的山坡，金黄依旧。因为那里的土壤，是呈金红色的！ Beaune是个老镇。在古老城墙的包围下，风采依旧。步行，是欣赏Beaune老镇的最佳方法。走在窄窄的鹅卵石街道，慢慢地体验法国乡下人悠闲的生活。累了，就随意走进广场里任何一间咖啡厅，品尝法国牛角面包和café au lait。生活嘛，就是应该这样，悠悠闲闲地过。 这个广场，每逢星期六会有市场，你绝对不能错过！法国人的人生百态，在市场里展露无遗！除了新鲜的蔬菜水果之外，芝士、香肠、鸡蛋、蜜糖、生肉类、比萨、烤肉、各类面包、松露，葡萄酒和各类手工艺品，应有尽有。你非品尝不可的，是烤Bresse鸡肉。如果你饱得不行，也得买些Bresse鸡肉和面包回去，隔天自制三文治，包你回味无穷！ 在广场的旁边，是著名的十五世纪医院 – Hôtel-Dieu.。Hôtel-Dieu于1443年8月4日建成，目的除了给遭受战争之苦的老百姓治病外，也是个避难所。付了入门票（6欧元），经过了旋转栅门，眼前出现的，是保留得非常好的建筑物和其高高的、五彩缤纷的屋瓦。主堂里是两排整齐的病床，和非常具特色的屋顶。屋顶上，架着大大、长长的梁柱，每一根梁柱都从不同怪兽的口“破口而出”。间夹在怪兽中间的，是许多奇奇怪怪的木雕元首，以一些不被恭维的动物特征，来象征Beaune资产阶级居民的人格缺陷，非常有趣！ 傍晚，我和朋友带了我们买的Bresse鸡肉、面包、芝士、香肠和葡萄酒，爬上了金黄色的山坡。看着一望无际的黄金地，品尝着道地的Beaune美食与美酒。夕阳西下，这时，无声胜有声。。。

*刊登于《吃风》2009年8月号

累

疲惫得像残晒的包菜，融化的哈根达斯，穿了十年的皮鞋，驾了二十年的笨蛋傻瓜。残晒。什么都不想做，只想抱着大碗吃沙拉，可以拌哈根达斯吗？做脚底按摩，紧紧拥抱，然后呼呼大睡。

只为了明天

两个月的辛苦，只为了明天。 汉堡王的旗舰餐厅，明天正式开张。 我负责公关这一块。 其实，还有很多人不懂公关的工作性质。很多人问我：“你是做什么的？”当我回答：“我是公关”时，往往看见问者眼睛里刹那间的闪烁，是那种带点掩饰的闪烁。

公关啊，要有无中生有的能力，了解市场的趋势，能够说服，设法让顾客的产品或品牌，刊登于竞争激烈、版位有限的报章杂志里。当然，和媒体朋友们保持密切的关系，是一个要素。如果有个buddy是记者，那就好办多了！ 开张活动当天，得确保媒体和艺人出席，让场面热热闹闹的。 的确有点假，但人在江湖，身不由己啊。 一个成功的公关，把媒体当朋友，也让媒体把他当朋友。 说真的，我在这个圈子里，因为工作结交成为可以msn聊天的朋友，寥寥无几。 所以，不要以为会讲话就是公关。会讲话的，去当DJ更适合。 吱吱呜呜了一大堆，明天看见汉堡王时，记得我想一想我。 http://www.soshiok.com/articles/13464 http://lifestyle.omy.sg/Lifestyle/Fashion/Shopping%2Bfor%2BU/Story/OMYStory200907241235-77750/2.html

剪发

昨天和大牛聊起，发现年纪真的大了。 我说我去跑步后，双脚肌肉疼痛。 他说他打羽球后，全身酸痛。 早上睡醒时，怎么老是觉得还是很累，力不从心的？ 以前啊，学校的体育课时不是偶尔要跑2.4公里吗？我们可以在7分钟内完成。 哎哟怎么又在想当年了？ 结果啊，他说我们得开始保养，进补了。 蜂皇浆，珍珠粉，燕窝，FANCL骨胶原。 我说Jane说螺旋藻很好。 讲了酱多，竟然担心补太多，以后老不死。 想酱多，是不是真的老了？

天街下的沉思

静静地，思念，感慨，反省，忧虑，回忆，唏嘘，还是放空？

白高兴

吃风主编告知，我的Beaune会刊登在八月刊，这个礼拜上架。结果啊，我从礼拜三就每天往7-11里跑。搜了Office附近的两间，东海岸公园的那间，结果在河谷7-11的架上看到唯一的一本。赶紧买了，翻了一翻，怎么没有？才发现，买到七月的。下个礼拜再搜。

梦见Obama

你连发梦也如此有趣。 梦里我驾着汽车（是这辆吗？），载着Obama。（没梦见车牌号码，buggar!） 我破口大骂Obama：“不要老是花时间准备演讲稿！”（我有酱bossy嚒？） 原来我们正驱车从巴黎往米兰开去。（我还真的很想叻！） Obama路不懂，地图也不会看。（真的假的？） 你忙着在地图里寻找地位方向。 忘了我们有GPS！（歪咯海咯！）

三人行济南

学院要求我们写一写我们这趟济南之行的心得。我最近忙的不可开交，还无法交差。辣妈Jane的心得，我替她发佈。 六月的济南正步入炎炎的夏季。在济南十二天的体验，除了热，还是热！不单纯是天气的热，也深深体会到济南人的热。 原以为生长在热带的我们对热已经是免疫了。但却实实在在地屈服于摄氏44度的炎阳下了。 对于济南那突如其来，不讲道理而令人措手不及的热，可以说是不期而然的。但济南人的热情，我们却深深地被感动了。午后芙蓉街窄巷里为我们指引大明湖方向慈祥亲切的老奶奶；卖臭豆腐的大婶放下档口跑回家，就只为了再给我的臭豆腐添加些辣椒酱；卖水的大姐一次次，一趟趟的帮我们把水送到宿舍，为酷热的济南带来了阵阵清凉；曲阜幽默风趣、出口成章的三轮车夫，为我们带来了一段难忘之旅，使我们在曲阜度过一个难以忘怀的夜晚。而这许许多多的点点滴滴，岂是我这拙笔三言两语所能言喻的呢！

被放逐

被放逐原来是这样的。 想家，想我的床，想我的鞋。 更想你的言语，你的气息，你的目光。 很想很想。 终于回家。 归来，终于归来。 让渴望继续，一直想。

红彤彤

住在新山的大姨听说我花了新币5元买了一小罐红醩，替我大大感到不值。结果托我的姐姐给我带了一大盒的正宗福州红醩回来。 想到之前我们大谈红醩鸡鸭，现在给你送上了。上鸡！

常规乱了

如果我的常规被搞乱，我会心烦气躁的。 我就是酱的人，也不知道为何如此。 最近重出江湖，为汉堡王的旗舰店开张做公关宣传。再加上每天上课，结果啊，每天都是早出晚归的。过去10个月理出来的常规被搞乱了，你说我的心怎么不烦，气怎么不燥？ 好像时间老是不够。 Blog的时间少了。 周日工作时，面对电脑。周末为了blog，面对电脑。 周日在办公室里，想blog，不能blog。 周末在家里，不能不blog。 又说，我是个追求完美的人。做一件事，如果不能做得完美，不如不做？如果开始做了，却又无法做得完美，我会心烦气躁的。 我就是酱的人，也不知道为何如此。 就是因为最近汉堡王的旗舰店开张做公关宣传，每天下午得回办公室。 以前，我可以在下午温习功课，考试的时候，就不必临时抱佛脚。 结果我看啊，这次佛脚肯定非抱不可了！ 这样执着的我，该怎么办呢？

差一点

差一点，就是，它在你眼前，可是不属于你的。 差一点，就好像，煮熟了的鸭子，飞走了。

GLOBAL SHOPPING HAUNTS

Vienna is well known for being a mecca of classical music, waltzes and the opera. But don’t discount the shopping and dining experiences the city ALSO offers—the seventh district, more commonly known as Neubau, is a fine example of this vibrant new culture. It brings together some of the most extravagant boutiques, cafés and restaurants, assimilating them into an eclectic blend of Baroque and Modern architecture seen throughout the Museumsquartier. Let CATALOG takes you on a journey into the heart of Austria, where obliging store owners expound on the latest and greatest from the scene. Welcome to....VIENNA.

PARK

This inspiring concept store is the brainchild of Helmut Ruthnet and Markus Strasser—the latter, being a former fashion lecturer at the University of Applied Arts and part of the design team for Raf Simon x Jil Sander. With their love for contemporary design, it is no surprise that PARK features merchandise from both leading European brands as well as younger, less established designers. Ask to look into their archive and you just might find rare deadstock items from Raf Simons or Hussein Chalayan.

Wares: Designerwear and streetwear, accessories, furniture, books and magazines Brands: Ann Demeulemeester, Awareness & Consciousness, Bless, Christian Wijnants, Damir Doma, Edwina Hörl, Fabrics Interseason, Haltbar, Haider Ackermann, House of The Very Islands, Issac Reina, Jil Sander, Lutz, Martin Margiela, Natalia Brilli, Pelican Avenue, Peter Pilotto, Raf Simons, Stephan Schneider, and Veronique Brandquinho Price Range: €15 for a lapel pin to €5,000 for a leather jacket Recommendation: Bless Duo Fringe Glasses, €200

Contact Info: Address: Mondscheingasse 20, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 526 44 14 Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, closed on Sun http://www.park.co.at/

SHU!

According to owner Brigitte Fiala, SHU! is the “best shoe shop in the whole of Austria”—and she might be right. With brands from Austria, Spain, Italy and Portugal and a demographic ranging from 15-year-old kids to 60-year-old nannies, SHU! has become a household name as the go-to store if you are after good footwear. Brigitte sources for new products herself by attending MICAM, an international shoe trade fair held annually in Milan.

Wares: Footwear Brands: Chie Mihara, Alberto Fermani, OXS, ndc, Moma, Officine Creative, Doucals, Enrico Antinori and Rosa Mosa Price Range: €20 for a pair of flip-flops to €450 for a pair of leather boots Recommendation: Rosa Mosa Ballerina, €170

Contact Info: Address: Neubaugasse 34, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 523 14 49 Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm, closed on Sun http://www.shu.at/

WERKPRUNK

One of the great things about Vienna is that you never know what lies around the corner—so finding WERKPRUNK was just pure luck. Started by sisters Jasmine and Silvia König six and a half years ago, the store features beautifully crafted jewellery and leather merchandise displayed alongside vintage furniture. Jasmine designs the jewellery (which includes rings, bangles and necklaces) while Silvia designs the leather merchandise.

Wares: Jewellery, belts and a small selection of footwear Brands: WERKPRUNK Price Range: €45 for a pair of earrings to €700 for a silver necklace Recommendation: Their belts are made of “the best leather you can find”, treated using plant-based lye for an entire year.

Contact Info: Address: Kirchengasse 7/11, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 990 64 32 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, closed on weekends http://www.werkprunk.com/

TIBERIUS

Those into leather and latex will want to sit up and pay attention: from full body-suits and boots for the ladies to vests and briefs for the men, you will find everything you ever wanted made in leather or latex here; and even some feather products. “We are a fetish concept store. We make people aware of their sexuality as well as sensuality”, explains Marcos Valenzuela, owner and fashion designer of Tiberius. So unique, even the New York Times took an interest in it.

Wares: Leather and latex clothing, shoes, accessories and toys Brands: Tiberius Price Range: €11 for a leather wristband to €2,000 for a leather dress Recommendation: If you’re boring, get a pair of leather boots; for the more adventurous, the sky’s the limit, baby!

Contact Info: Address: Lindengasse 2, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 522 04 74 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm http://www.tiberius.at/

2006FEB01

Inspired from a trip to Paris many years ago, owner/designer Horst Payrhuber was determined to bring the concept of luxury shopping back to Vienna—and as implied by the name of the boutique, his dream was realised on February 1, 2006. Featuring brands such as Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Viktor & Rolf and Roger Vivier, 2006FEB01 also offers two of the most lavish fitting rooms you will ever see in Europe.

Wares: Everything haute fashion Brands: Alessandro dell Acqua, Ann Valerie Hash, Annhagen, Aquilano & Rimondi, Balenciaga, Burberry London, Burberry Prosum, Emanuel Ungaro, Hache, Mantu, Marchesa, Marlene Birger, Nina Ricci, Nude, Pringle 1815, Pringle of Scotland, Roger Viver, Temperly, Vera Wang and Zucca Price Range: €190 for a cotton blouse to €5,000 for an evening gown Recommendation: Roger Vivier bags or shoes—2006FEB01 is Austria’s exclusive stockist for the label

Contact Info: Address: Plankengasse 3, 1010 Wien Tel: +43 1 513 42 22 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6.30pm, Sat 10am-5pm http://www.2006feb01.com/

ROSA MOSA

Kyoto-born Yuji Mizobuchi and Simone Springer from Salzburg met while studying Footwear and Accessory Design at Cordwainers College in London. In 2005, rosa mosa was born. If you’re on a night out with a pair of these, the chances of running into someone else wearing the same pair is almost zero—each punk-inspired design is only available in limited quantities and almost all are hand-made.

Wares: Footwear Brands: rosa mosa Price Range: €150 for a pair of sandals to €500 for leather boots Recommendation: The flat leather lace-ups are to die for

Contact Info: Address: NACHBARIN, Gumpendorferstraße 17, 1060 Wien Tel: +43 1 587 21 69 Opening Hours: Mon 12pm-6.30pm, Tue-Fri 11am-6.30pm, Sat 11am-4pm, closed on Sun http://www.rosamosa.com/

ART POINT

Muscovite Lena Kvadrat brought Art Point to Vienna ten years ago. Since then, she has launched two collections every year and has had merchandise distributed in Europe and Japan. Her designs are ingenius—one of her most popular pieces is a scarf made from two sleeves and a collar, named (surprise!) “Two Sleeves & One Collar”.

Wares: Clothing, accessories, footwear and bags Brands: Art Point, Jump, Palladium, Quer, Ayame, Lila Pix and more Price Range: €15 for a “Speech” pin to €450 for a winter jacket Recommendation: Two Sleeves & One Collar scarf, €85

Contact Info: Address: Westbahnstraße 3, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 522 04 25 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Closed on Sun http://www.artpoint.eu/

MUU

MUU sees fashion as a bridge for intercultural exchange. By working with tailors from Agadez in Niger, West Africa, MUU takes authentic African wax prints and melds them with other cultures—picture a Kimono in the vibrant colours and patterns of an African wax print and you’re about halfway there. You can even send your own cheongsam or baju kebaya in if you like and they will remake it for you.

Wares: Clothing, accessories, footwear and prints Brands: MUU Price Range: €5 for a keychain to €45 for a cotton dress Recommendation: The keychains are a steal at €5

Contact Info: Address: Atelier am Spittelberg, Kirchberggasse 11, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 660 525 30 07 (mobile) Opening Hours: Every Mon 3pm-7pm, or call to make an appointment http://www.muu-design.at/

COMBINAT

Five international design labels—Pitour, meYoTa, Artista, km/a and Claudia Güdel—share a space in a corner of the Museumsquartier and use it to showcase their creative abilities. This makes COMBINANT a one-of-a-kind shopping paradise for those looking for something truly different. But fashion isn’t the only thing they have in stock—every month, they let young artists display photographs, paintings and illustrations on their walls.

Wares: Clothing, accessories and footwear Brands: Pitour, meYoTa, Artista, km/a and Claudia Güdel. Guest designers change monthly Price Range: €50 for a shirt to €250 for a summer dress

Contact Info: Address: Museumsquartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 236 05 96 Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm http://www.combinat.at/

LOVE SAVES THE DAY

The message of this store is clear: start your day with a little love and it will be a good one. LOVE SAVES THE DAY was founded in 2005 by the husband and wife team of Dieter and Betty Geider. Drawing inspiration from ’60s and ’70s pop culture, they screen print their designs on eco-friendly material in small quantities. The end result is casual clothing and accessories with a vintage twist.

Wares: Clothing, accessories, bags, and artwork on canvas (made-to-order) Brands: LOVE SAVES THE DAY Price Range: €29.90 for a T-shirt to €69.90 for a pair of jeans Recommendation: Any product with a LOVE SAVES THE DAY print on it

Contact Info: Address: Siebensterngasse 28, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 664 274 07 40 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm

SCHON SCHÖN

If you happen to be in Vienna alone, head to Schon Schön and make a few friends—the benefits of eating here are threefold: 1) You get to dine in style at a 20-seat long table with a lavish flower arrangement; 2) there is a chic hair salon adjacent to the café; and 3) right next door is a boutique that stocks merchandise from Stoffrausch, a Berlin fashion label. Their menu only has two items on it: a set lunch and dinner that changes almost every day to maximise the use of seasonally fresh ingredients.

Category: Restaurant-salon-boutique Price Range: €9 and up for the set lunch to €31 and up for the set dinner

Contact Info: Address: Lindengasse 53, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 6 991 537 77 01 Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm http://www.schon-schoen.at/

SPITTELBERG

An Austrian wien stübel with a 150-year-old cellar, Spittelberg offers Austrian/French fusion along with a large selection of crêpes. The outdoor seating area is tucked in a quiet back alley, perfect for a glass of cold beer during the summer. Owner and chef, Dr Jürgen Stein, a classic furniture enthusiast is responsible for creating this quaint Viennese brasserie. Note: the tables and kitchen countertop are leftovers from World War II, so be gentle with them.

Category: Crêperie/Brasserie Price Range: €2.90 for soups to €9.80 for pancakes Recommendation: Viene Schnitzel, €9.80 or Grande Class Galettes, €7.60

Contact Info: Address: Spittelberggasse 12, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 526 15 70 Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 6pm-midnight

MILO

It is pretty marvellous what MILO can do for you—and this is no exception. The architecture of this restaurant is intriguing, and the ceiling is covered in vibrant tiles from Istanbul. Designed by French architects Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe, the restaurant is much like a light-flooded hall with an enchanting sense of space.

Category: Café/Restaurant Price Range: €3.80 for coffee to €12.50 for a 3-course lunch set Recommendation: The lunch set at €12.50, or the Rhubard Parfait with Vanilla Sauce and Mint

Contact Info: Address: Museumsquartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 523 65 66 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-midnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-6pm http://www.milo.co.at/

LENA & LAURENZ

Located in the heart of the seventh district, Lena & Laurenz caters to shopaholics who need a quick bite. Takeaway sandwiches, soups, homemade pasta and coffee are freshly made every day, and health-conscious shoppers will be glad to know that they use organic ingredients as well. Stefan Taffent, the (very handsome and friendly) owner was the icing on the cake—if you are not in a hurry, eating here is a delightful experience.

Category: Café Price Range: €1.50 for coffee or tea to €3.20 and up for sandwiches Recommendation: Chicken in the Green sandwich (chicken & avocado with homemade pesto), €3.40

Contact Info: Address: Zollergasse 4, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 522 41 83 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm http://www.lenaundlaurenz.at/

THE LEVANTE PARLIAMENT

Situated in the heart of Vienna, The Levante Parliament combines contemporary art and interior design with classic Viennese architecture. The courtyard is a green garden complete with bar, water basin and stuffed seats, and the walls of the hotel are graced with black and white originals by celebrated Viennese photographer Curt Themessl. With 65 rooms and five junior suites (most of which face the courtyard), The Levante Parliament offers a rare serenity in Vienna’s metropolitan bustle.

Price Range: €230 for a single to €380 for a junior suite Draw Factor: Its location—200m to Parliament, 300m to the Vienna City Hall and 500m to the Museumsquartier

Contact Info: Address: Auerspergstraße 9, 1080 Wien Tel: +43 1 228 28 0 Email: parliament@thelevante.com http://www.thelevante.com/

HOTEL DAS TRIEST

Sir Terence Conran—founder of furniture chain store, Habitat—turned this 300-year-old stable into a masterpiece of modern design, offering 72 rooms and suites. Specially designed furniture and artwork from both local and international artists decorate the halls, but it is the inner courtyard that will make you want to stay for a day or two longer. Replete with 30-year-old olive trees and rosemary bushes, it is undoubtedly the perfect place to have a meal or to simply relax with a glass of fine wine.

Price Range: €218 for a single room to €572 for a suite Draw Factor: The courtyard

Contact Info: Address: Weidner Hauptstraße 12, 1040 Wien Tel: +43 1 589 18 0 Email: office@dastriest.at http://www.dastriest.at/

HOTEL RATHAUS WEIN & DESIGN

The humble entrance of Hotel Rathaus Wien belies its interior—the hotel partnered with 39 of Austria’s top vintners, providing selected wines in every room’s minibar. Each room is named after a different vineyard. Our pick? Room 103, the Franz Hirtzberger—the entire room was hand-painted by the architect. Very nice.

Price Range: €148 for a double room in low season to €398 for a suite Draw Factor: Wine tastings and room 103

Contact Info: Address: Lange Gasse 13, 1080 Wien Tel: +43 1 400 11 22 Email: office@hotel-rathaus-wien.at http://www.hotel-rathaus-wien.at/

HOTEL ALTSTADT

Situated in the booming seventh district of Vienna, Hotel Altstadt offers 42 individually decorated rooms and suites. As you walk around this 107-year-old former residential apartment, try not to blink so you don’t miss out on anything: antique chairs, unusual lighting and contemporary art pieces transform every corridor into an art gallery. While most of the rooms are decorated in classic Viennese style, nine are extraordinary. Italian architect Matteo Thun turned these nine rooms into luxurious, elegant oases, replete with crystal chandeliers, damask wallpapers and velvet covers.

Price Range: €119 for a classic single room to €369 for a suite Draw Factor: The hospitality is superb and it has great location on its side as well

Contact Info: Address: Kirchengasse 41, 1070 Wien Tel: +43 1 526 33 99 Email: hotel@altstadt.at http://www.altstadt.at/

THE RING

There is no better location for a hotel than where the Ringstraße is situated—the Viennese boulevard. It is right opposite the Vienna State Opera and at the start of the famous Kärntnerstraße. This five-star hotel features 68 spacious rooms and suites, all decorated in the tones of a café au lait concept—warm browns, beiges, pistachio-greens and reds being the order of the day. Guests can choose from five room types: Casual, Special, X-Ordinary, Cosmopolitan Suite or Ring Suite.

Price Range: €275 for the Casual Room to €2,250 for the Ring Suite Draw Factor: The location—it’s just opposite the Vienna State Opera

Contact Info: Address: Kärntner Ring 9, 1010 Wien Tel: +43 1 515 80 726 Email: info@theringhotel.com http://www.theringhotel.com/

Global Shopping Haunts Vienna is publishes in Catalog Magazine (www.catalogmagazine.com) July 2009.

就是你

人海茫茫，唯你突出。 我无法将视线远离。 只好定睛，看你。

锁住希望

锁，难道真的锁得住人的祈许? 泰山玉皇顶的玉皇庙里，成千上万的铁锁绕着玉皇石碑，一个接一个，一层接一层，紧紧地扣在一起。我，震撼了。 大明湖的雨荷亭旁，善男信女们将他们的希望托付于红丝缎，然后将它绑在树上。短短的一句“我不要再过穷日子”，寄托了多少的希望? YC部落格上千奇百怪，出现在另一个大陆的锁，是否也有着同样的信念和一丝希望? 一个锁，开了，希望就脱了。一缎丝，断了，希望也就灭了。

手信

你，引颈长盼。送你一只长颈鹿，愿你的真命“蓝”早日出现。 你，一直都在游的鲸。送你一头鲸，愿你在蓝蓝的深海里，越游越深。 你，偶尔会从尾巴里伸出铁刺的你。送你一头牛，愿你在新职场里牛市连连。

无题

和自己对话

给云

云啊，云！ 由水而生，穹苍为家。 泰山因你而美。 云啊，云！ 你眼前的泰山好高好高， 身边的小云朵给你护航， 累了，让你靠， 哭了，为你擦泪。 越过了你的泰山，继续飘。 飘得更高、更远、更自由、然后更加泰然自若。