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]]> 40.670153 -73.979102 platialUser:sahadeva 2006-09-05 15:01:38.531893+00:00 http://platial.com/post/270932 Tags: frosted cupcakery, cupcakes, bakery, chocolate, red velvet, oreo

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]]> 33.758267 -118.130985 platialUser:baostar 2006-09-25 20:41:40.10561+00:00 http://platial.com/post/1178047 Tags: mushrooms, chocolate, food, pacific nw cuisine

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]]> 47.61027 -122.316737 platialUser:angeleenalee 2007-04-10 22:20:44.974989+00:00 http://platial.com/post/293772 Tags: wine, chocolate, vegetarian, australia, adeliade

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]]> 40.723109 -74.002244 platialUser:polock 2006-03-28 23:28:52+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2867 Tags: best, decadent, luscious, scrumptious, hot chocolate, chocolate, mexican hot chocolate, glasses, eyewear, jewelry, hats, confections, candy, cacao, lollipops, cookies, thick, expensive, handmade, homemade

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]]> 40.727532 -74.007157 platialUser:system 2005-12-14 16:54:21+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2872 Tags: gifts, refined sugar, chocolate, best, decadent, luscious, scrumptious, hipster, trendy, peanut butter, hot chocolate

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]]> 40.73842 -74.003635 platialUser:spoetzl 2006-05-08 11:47:25+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2876 Tags: best, decadent, luscious, scrumptious, hot chocolate, chocolate, french

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]]> 40.771599 -73.961403 platialUser:deisnor 2006-06-30 00:33:43+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2877 Tags: best, decadent, luscious, scrumptious, hot chocolate, chocolate, paris, french, elegent, pungent, bittersweet, luxury

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]]> 40.720615 -74.009966 platialUser:dailyeats 2006-04-26 15:34:15+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2879 Tags: cinnamon, best, decadent, luscious, scrumptious, chocolate, hot chocolate, mexican, belgian, gutsy, refined, reasonable

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]]> 40.752548 -74.007378 platialUser:system 2005-12-14 21:20:14+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2889 Tags: luxury, chocolate, hot chocolate, scrumptious, dark, fine, belgian, best, favorite

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]]> 40.758838 -73.974717 platialUser:system 2005-12-14 21:02:16+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2097022 Tags: $, cheap date, ice cream, chocolate, views, romantic

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]]> 37.8055 -122.422151 platialUser:mamamisty 2007-09-25 20:06:33.484792+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2097291 Tags: $, cheap date, Napa, coffee, chocolate, delicious

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]]> 38.297981 -122.287959 platialUser:mamamisty 2007-09-26 08:03:37.177892+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2097297 Tags: wine, classes, art, edible garden, chocolate

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]]> 38.3022637555 -122.280578613 platialUser:mamamisty 2007-09-26 08:19:40.259618+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3754373 Tags: chocolate, patisserie

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]]> 48.842548209 2.31208562851 platialUser:croquecamille 2008-07-22 09:31:15.394597+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3754273 Tags: chocolate, patisserie

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]]> 40.758838 -73.974717 platialUser:system 2005-12-14 16:45:49+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2868 Tags: life in a cup, best, decadent, luscious, scrumptious, puddinglike, thick, rich, heavy, pastries, hot chocolate, valhorona, chocolate

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]]> 40.776034 -73.962501 platialUser:system 2005-12-14 22:11:00+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2904 Tags: kids, games, chocolate, coffee, wireless, outlets, lounge, video.games, l=sidups, wifi, snacks, record store, video games, couches, laptop, study, relax, hang out, kidfriendly, big, dogfriendly, neighborhood hub, bedford, hipsters, peoplewatching, weirdos, dirty, gritty, cozy, ice tea, tea, soy milk, bagels

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]]> 40.720051 -73.955523 platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing 2006-04-24 13:35:57+00:00 http://platial.com/post/47811 Tags: chocolate, chocolatier

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]]> 42.374486 -71.122153 platialUser:bratfarrar 2006-03-26 19:58:03.364683+00:00 http://platial.com/post/47820 Tags: european, bakery, chocolate, gelato, coffee, baklava

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]]> 42.339152 -71.135022 platialUser:bratfarrar 2006-03-26 19:57:37.408183+00:00 http://platial.com/post/49502 Tags: bakery, cakes, cupcakes, pies, truffles, chocolate, cookies, homemade, desserts, happiness, delicious, bluebird bakery, petit fours

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]]> 45.519095 -73.572938 platialUser:gruntingfrog 2006-04-09 20:02:07.117381+00:00 http://platial.com/post/59113 Tags: chocolate, brownies, truffles, rich, cocoaloco, chocolatey, moist and slightly gooey

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]]> 51.503313 -0.018086 platialUser:baostar 2006-04-10 10:12:06.202329+00:00 http://platial.com/post/62900 Tags: food, fast food, slow food, chocolate, hot dogs, pizza, junk food, pasta, dining, restaurants, dinner, breakfast, lunch, brunch, snack, health eating, favorite daily eats

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]]> 33.448333 -112.073333 platialUser:dailyeats 2006-04-15 12:17:46.298267+00:00 http://platial.com/post/87095 Tags: chocolate, cafe, evanston

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]]> 42.046106 -87.679235 platialUser:eszter 2006-05-28 22:02:51.629411+00:00 http://platial.com/post/91656 Tags: chocolate, choconancy

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]]> 47.6642 -122.296 platialUser:choconancy 2006-06-13 12:18:17.234676+00:00 http://platial.com/post/956405 Tags: cellarwineshoppe, chocolate, vivianlam, beautifullife, washington, ocean shores

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]]> 47.00584 -124.16542 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-02-11 18:30:52.628806+00:00 http://platial.com/post/96856 Tags: ox tail, meat, osso bucco, luciano, schroeders cafe, polka music, fine bavarian food, beer, desserts, chocolate, strawberry, candeeeeeee!, beer beer!, beef

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]]> 37.793992 -122.398942 platialUser:madamegonzaga 2006-07-01 11:06:35.553269+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3799120 Tags: tea, chocolate, coffee

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]]> 45.3310868211 -92.99731493 platialUser:dragon55092 2008-08-01 13:39:36.435357+00:00 http://platial.com/post/103911 Tags: chocolate, sweet, gent

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]]> 51.045178 3.726747 platialUser:dsudorion 2006-07-19 15:15:00.872046+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3721552 Tags: salads, chocolate, wraps, indian food, western

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]]> 1.28847823997 103.846775293 platialUser:charlinary 2008-07-16 07:06:21.151556+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2441973 Tags: dessert, 365, sweet, bread, chocolate, food, cooking, banana, morning, baking, pudding, crème anglais, powder sugar, challah, recipe

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]]> 33.7350113485 -117.770261765 platialUser:baostar 2007-11-25 01:01:14.5716+00:00 http://platial.com/post/93100 Tags: chocolate, melbourne

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]]> -37.814971 144.964428 platialUser:leibhart 2006-06-17 06:22:41.43766+00:00 http://platial.com/post/222037 Tags: kids, candy, chocolate, newport, taffy

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]]> 44.71 -110.74167 platialUser:system 2006-09-22 13:35:34.290389+00:00 http://platial.com/post/938200 Vivian made Chambord (the brown ones) and Kahula (the white ones) truffles for a party today. She made about 50 of them. The women at Caitlin's Venus Tea Party went through all but the ones here which ... now we get to eat at home! I'm really liking this ramping up to the chocolate business.
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]]> 47.65315 -122.38506 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-01-27 21:52:54.497845+00:00 http://platial.com/post/90393 Tags: switzerland, lake, chocolate

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]]> 46.255847 6.086426 platialUser:chantilly 2006-06-09 07:41:11.962789+00:00 http://platial.com/post/32072 Tags: aa, alcoholics anonymous, gay, dogfriendly, sobriety, monday night, cambridge, free cookies, inspiration, chocolate, coffee, tea, church, hot chocolate, lesbian, bi, straight, laughter, stories, support, flamers, transexual

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]]> 42.374531 -71.119042 platialUser:justine 2006-02-08 11:10:45.32484+00:00 http://platial.com/post/34034 Tags: chocolate, candy confectionery retail, candy confectionery retail

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]]> 45.588139 -122.76181 platialUser:glinn 2006-05-01 10:55:27+00:00 http://platial.com/post/78969 Tags: teacake bake shop, cupcakes, chocolate, brownies, cookies, devils food cake, pies, frozen cookie dough

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]]> 37.836728 -122.293571 platialUser:baostar 2006-05-05 09:29:52.559443+00:00 http://platial.com/post/39912 Tags: food, dining, chocolate, candy, ice cream, colorado springs

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]]> 40.7029 -73.990772 platialUser:dvd 2006-04-22 09:49:00.384207+00:00 http://platial.com/post/45584 Tags: coffee, fair trade, cafe, chocolate, american university

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]]> 38.936396 -77.088071 platialUser:erie 2006-03-24 08:24:32.665473+00:00 http://platial.com/post/1265684
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]]> 47.668829 -122.383568 platialUser:jodopod 2006-04-06 22:55:15.833288+00:00 http://platial.com/post/66766 Restaurants:
Jacques Torres is ranked among the top pastry chefs in the world. In his years at Executive Pastry Chef at Le Cirque, he elevated his craft to an art form with presentations that were always creative, often whimsical, and sometimes even architectural, making dessert the focal point of the dining experience. Now Jacques has fulfilled his own fantasy - he is a master chocolatier at his own Brooklyn based chocolate factory, Jacques Torres Chocolate. Jacques entered the world of baking in his hometown of Bandol in the southern region of Provence at the tender age of 15. After two years as an apprentice at a small pastry shop, he completed his apprenticeship requirements and graduated first in his class. Jacques Torres, the artist/chef, was on his way. In 1980, on a bet with a friend, Jacques approached the Michelin two-star chef Jacques Maximin at the Hotel Negresco and asked for a job. Maximin gave him an hour to return with a chef's coat. An eight-year association with the Negresco began which took him around the globe. At the Negresco, he refined the skills and nurtured an intuitive sense of confectionary artistry, which has been the cornerstone of his career. From 1980-83, Jacques studied for the degree of Master Pastry Chef after which he taught at a local culinary school in Cannes. During this time, he honed his skills and, in 1986, was awarded the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France medal, the youngest chef to earn the distinction. The list of culinary awards and achievements grew from there including the 1986 French Championship of Desserts and a gold medal from the Japanese Pastry Chef Association. Jacques served as a consultant to Cointreau and Valrhona chocolate, participated in the rededication ceremonies of the Statue of Liberty with Presidents Mitterand and Reagan and spent culinary weeks in Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne and Spain. In 1988, Chef Torres moved to the United States where he opened The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. Soon thereafter, Sirio Maccioni invited him to join Le Cirque where he would oversee an impressive custom-built pastry kitchen. At Le Cirque, Jacques' creations delighted guests from around the world including presidents, kings and celebrities. In addition to his role as chocolatier and business owner, Jacques serves as Dean of Pastry Studies at New York's French Culinary Institute. He has also opened his kitchen to aspiring students and generously donated his time to many national charities including Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross and God's Love We Deliver. Chef Torres has participated in Julia Child's Master Chef television series, Pierre Franey's Birthday Celebrations and "Merci Julia", a salute by the world's top culinary professionals to Julia Child. In recent years, he has been named the James Beard Pastry Chef of the Year, the Chef's of America Pastry Chef of the Year and one of Chocolatier Magazine's 10 Best Pastry Chefs. His shows on the Food Network and his two cookbooks have been great commercial successes, testaments to his never waning popularity.
Tags: jacques torres, chocolate, pastry, chef, chocolatier

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]]> 40.65 -73.95 platialUser:baostar 2006-04-23 02:04:17.38276+00:00 http://platial.com/post/69928 Tags: charles chocolates, chocolate, test store, artisian, quality, sweets, pate de fruit, box of chocolates, milk chocolate caramelized rice krispie bar, mocha java bar, milk chocolate ganache, orange twigs

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]]> 37.786576 -122.452133 platialUser:baostar 2006-04-27 10:17:43.86494+00:00 http://platial.com/post/88426 Tags: chocolate, expensive, 6outof10

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]]> 47.65062 -122.354338 platialUser:choconancy 2006-06-13 12:21:07.324847+00:00 http://platial.com/post/91787 Tags: chocolate, donnelly, santa cruz, calfornia, chocolatier

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]]> 36.967017 -122.039739 platialUser:cryztalvisions 2006-06-13 15:48:38.65846+00:00 http://platial.com/post/92312 Tags: zutphen, netherlands, workshop, online, chocolate, bonbon, truffle

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]]> 52.144656 6.199036 platialUser:dorineruter 2006-06-15 01:16:34.437468+00:00 http://platial.com/post/93551 Tags: iced cream, ice cream, iced cremes, head freeze, chocolate, strawberry, pooberry, cold, brainfreeze, more please, gimmeicecreamnow

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]]> 37.75283 -122.408281 platialUser:madamegonzaga 2006-06-18 22:29:21.631681+00:00 http://platial.com/post/95811 Tags: boule, chocolate, choclatier, gifts, candy, los angeles, california, united states

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]]> 34.078687 -118.376711 platialUser:cryztalvisions 2006-06-25 16:59:19.88314+00:00 http://platial.com/post/96673 Tags: la creperie, cafe, crepes, i love crepes, desserts, thin fluffy crepes, bolero crepes, chocolate, banana, strawberry

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]]> 33.7606 -118.135821 platialUser:baostar 2006-06-29 20:49:15.6435+00:00 http://platial.com/post/111071 Tags: rogers, chocolate, choclatier, canada, banff, vancouver, whistler, victoria, granville, candy, candies

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]]> 49.284626 -123.110505 platialUser:cryztalvisions 2006-08-06 16:19:10.924458+00:00 http://platial.com/post/187166 Tags: sprinkles cupcakes, cupcakes, banana, coconut, dark chocolate, lemon, red velvet, black and white, carrot, chocolate, marshmallow, red hot, chai latte, vanilla

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]]> 33.607823 -117.874057 platialUser:baostar 2006-09-06 23:40:40.803287+00:00 http://platial.com/post/289795 Tags: sweets, shopping, chocolate, amsterdam, coolcapitals

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]]> 48.13194 -121.00111 platialUser:system 2006-10-16 08:56:25.996146+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3047886 Tags: chocolate

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]]> 42.981002 -70.944958 platialUser:jbennett047 2008-04-16 13:44:18.444903+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3055012 Tags: deli, chocolate, patisserie

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]]> 48.8652793865 2.34683632851 platialUser:croquecamille 2008-04-19 05:30:26.279723+00:00 http://platial.com/post/793160 Tags: chicago style hotdog, hotdog, relish, dawg, walkin dog, minneapolis, celery salt, mint, malt, shake, chocolate, special sauce, square paper bowl, nuclear green, quick lunch

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]]> 51.813435 4.663964 platialUser:juliejayne 2006-11-08 06:40:13.501236+00:00 http://platial.com/post/914531 Tags: chocolate, new york

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]]> 40.720061 -73.995756 platialUser:runner 2007-01-14 20:37:41.661111+00:00 http://platial.com/post/930992 Tags: chocolate, seattle, ice cream, washington

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]]> 47.6642 -122.296 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-01-21 21:54:52.356322+00:00 http://platial.com/post/937806 Tags: szmania, magnolia, seattle, chocolate, vivian lam, washington

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]]> 47.6392 -122.39778 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-01-27 12:07:23.728783+00:00 http://platial.com/post/941074 Tags: chocolate, seattle, cocoachai, ivy chan, washington

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]]> 47.66782 -122.384751 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-01-31 11:45:30.135315+00:00 http://platial.com/post/944234 Tags: chocolate, seattle, washington, bakery, west seattle

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]]> 47.56008 -122.38703 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-02-03 17:48:14.051624+00:00 http://platial.com/post/951377 Tags: greek, fast, magnolia, souvlaki, chocolate, vivian, nikkos, washington, seattle

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]]> 37.803963 -122.406783 platialUser:baostar 2007-03-25 21:10:42.515613+00:00 http://platial.com/post/914528 Tags: chocolate, new york

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]]> 40.723804 -74.000696 platialUser:runner 2007-01-14 20:32:39.939222+00:00 http://platial.com/post/937174 Tags: chocolate, seattle, theo chocolates

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]]> 47.65062 -122.354338 platialUser:choconancy 2007-01-26 13:21:33.813291+00:00 http://platial.com/post/975762 Tags: vivian lam, chocolate, donnelly chocolates, santa cruz, half moon trip 2007

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]]> 36.967017 -122.039739 platialUser:ourfounder 2007-02-21 10:50:52.529805+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3720544 Tags: fondue, fruits, ice-cream, chocolate, belgian, waffles

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]]> -32.216667 -65.883331 platialUser:diggidee 2008-02-27 09:33:49.181944+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3055002 Tags: tea, chocolate, shop

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]]> 48.8648206294 2.34617114067 platialUser:croquecamille 2008-04-19 05:27:36.977294+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2562170 DUMBO Tour, Location 3 Neighborhoods have their own unique smells, usually formed by who lives and works there. In many New York neighborhoods, there is a sharp disjuncture between the combined cultural smells of a neighborhood’s residents and the lingering industrial warehouses or the growing commercial markets. Their co-existence makes for distinct olfactory blends. What could be the smell of the co-existence of yuppie immigrants, shoe rubber, new condominium cement, shelters, steel restaurant appliances and vintage furniture in this neighborhood? What else can you find? The South Street Seaport Fishmarket that was until recently located in Lower Manhattan, was steeped in tradition and the strong smell of fish guts. When it moved to its new, modern facility in the Bronx with efficient ventilation, the smell of fish was gone and with it the sense of tradition for many of the fish mongerers. One Smelling Committee member described the odor of his Crown Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn as a pungent co-mingling of mangoes and piss. In the mornings, Canal Street and Broadway smells like furry wet metal coated in cold fish oil and hot bacon grease. Over a hundred years ago, Canal St. still smelled fishy and marshy. When New York was the oyster-producing capital of the world, you could buy all-you-can-eat oysters raw or fried, for 6 cents there. Canal Street was converted from a Canal to a street in 1811. It channeled water from a fresh water lake called Collect Pond, just west of what is now Chinatown. When the lake festered and stank with disease and too many pollutants from tanneries, breweries and other industries, it was filled with dirt and turned into a landfill, on the edge of which was built the notorious Five Points slum. Canal Street was also filled and harbored the fishy smells of oyster saloons and brothels for years to come. Does your neighborhood have a distinct cultural or ethnic identity? Does it make it smell a particular way? What does your water smell like? What does the odor of your neighborhood say about the way you live?
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]]> 45.8594121279 -84.6263122559 platialUser:themixgrapevine 2008-02-09 01:37:35.527949+00:00 http://platial.com/post/2891380 Tags: dessert, chocolate, patisserie

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]]> 48.890793773 2.37759590149 platialUser:croquecamille 2008-03-11 01:46:46.63549+00:00 http://platial.com/post/3072240 Tags: chocolate, coffeeshop

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