Entertainment
The Arts, Movies, and TV
Discovery Channel Online
With Discovery Channel Online, explore science, history, space, tech, sharks, & more, with videos & news, plus exclusives on the most remarkable nature shows on television.
URL: http://dsc.discovery.com/
Fandango
Finally rid of its annoying pop-up talkies, Fandango has cleaned up its act and become the go-to for finding local movies and times, select theater's, movie descriptions, reviews, actor biographies and so much more. Find by zip code or by what is currently playing.
URL: http://www.fandango.com/
Moviefone
Packed with information, Moviefone (now owned by AOL) has graduated from bad joke to great online resource for the latest in movie, TV and celebrity news. With reviews, coming attractions, DVD sales/rentals, and features such as "Where Are They Now?", Moviephone entertains as it informs.
URL: http://movies.aol.com/
Movie Review Query Engine
MRQE, the Movie Review Query Engine, with 670,000 reviews of more than 68,000 films, the site puts you in the know so you'll never have to watch a bad movie again. Just type in the film title and get a dozen reviews, from the obscure to the Ebertian.
URL: http://www.mrqe.com/
Museum of Online Museums
Constantly changing, always evolving, the Museum of Online Museums contains archives to online collections and exhibits covering a vast array of interests and obsessions such as classic art and architecture, from the conventionally mundane to the occasionally bizarre. An enormous site for research, entertainment, curiosity and contentment, there is something here for everyone.
URL: http://www.coudal.com/moom/
Netflix
For a small monthly fee, rent DVDs via snail mail from Netflix. As of this writing, over 100,000 titles from classics to new releases. Free, fast shipping both ways without any late fees. Includes a free trial for new users.
URL: http://www.netflix.com/
Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster is the premier online ticketing agency, includes TicketExchange, an engine designed for exchanging (buying and selling) existing tickets. Access to online reservations for any show or event, including plays, the ballet, and sporting events.
URL: http://www.ticketmaster.com
TV listings
By entering a zip code, TV Guide Online will return local results by cable system or area. Complete listings on all available channels up to 2 weeks in advance.
URL: http://www.tvguide.com/listings/
Wine Spectator Magazine
Popular as the most comprehensive wine Web site in the world, Wine Spectator Magazine provides extensive wine ratings online. Wine library, wine forums and reports. Membership required for the more advanced options.
URL: http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Home
Dining and Restaurant Guides
Obtain access to restaurant guides for all the major cities in the United States.
Dinner Broker
Partnered with 750 restaraunts in 41 cities, the Dinner Broker provides 10% - 30% discount off a meal for dining during " off-peak" hours. It also allows access to the best restaraunts during times that are typically booked. A great source for Concierges, Travel Agents, and Executive Assistants, check out the Power Program.
URL: http://www.dinnerbroker.com/
DiRoNA - Distinguished Restaurants of North America
DiRoNA provides those looking for the best in fine dining access to premier restaurants in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
URL: http://www.dirona.com/
Fodor's Restaurant Index
Designed to enhance the travel experience, Fodors World Restaurant Reviews is the premier restaurant reviewer for restaurants worldwide. The site is packed with detailed information on restaurants in hundreds of destinations.
URL: http://www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html
Open Table
Open Table is a reservation booking site for securing dining reservations online in selected cities across the country. Search by cuisine, region/neighborhood, and price range.
URL: http://www.opentable.com/
Restaurant Row
Restaurant Row purports to be the largest online dining guide offering comprehensive restaurant information and no-charge reservation services worldwide. Search using location, cuisine type, ambiance, features or entertainment. Included are restaurant menus, wine lists and photographs of the restaurants. Also gives an opportunity to read and write restaurant reviews.
URL: http://www.restaurantrow.com/
VegDining.com
Online guide to Vegetarian Restaurants Around the World, VegDining.com includes vegetarian and vegan restaurants. To access restaurant recipes, nutrition information, restaurant profiles, etc., a subscription is required.
URL: http://www.vegdining.com/Home.cfm
Zagat Restarant Survey
Now including video profiles of many restaurants, Zagat has been the web's most trusted guide to restaurant reviews and ratings for New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston and every place in between. Also check out the Hotels, Nightlife and Attractions information.
URL: http://www.zagat.com/
Florists
1-800-flowers
From flowers, roses and balloons to plants, gift baskets and gourmet food 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has been the florist of choice for over 30 years.
URL: http://ww22.1800flowers.com/
Flora2000
Delivering flowers to more than 150 destinations worldwide, Flora2000's online ordering service makes flower delivery possible from anywhere in the world. USA, Canada & International can manage same day delivery.
URL: http://www.flora2000.com/
Flower Delivery Flowers
Straight from the grower, Flower Delivery Flowers for a lower price than typical flower delivery services. With overnight shipping, freshness is always ensured.
URL: http://www.flower-delivery-flowers.com/
FTD
Get same-day delivery with FTD. Florists' Transworld Delivery ships floral arrangements and gift baskets worldwide. Shop by occasion, by flower, by plant, by collection or just peruse their gift ideas to send.
URL: http://www.ftd.com
Pro Flowers
In addition to flowers, ProFlowers can send Bonsai plants, bulb kits and wreaths. the freshest flowers direct from the grower.
URL: http://www.proflowers.com/
