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Featured Monthly Columns

What's New at PickaRestaurant.com (1 page Factoid)
Survey Results, more recipes, Internet only articles. Informs readers to what's happing on the website and additional articles which didn’t make the issue.

Rants & Raves (2-3 Pages)
Reader letters letting us know about their best or worst experiences at restaurants, bars and hotels. Taken from our online reviews.

Pray for A Recipes (1-2 Pages)
Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and wished you had the recipe? If we convenience the restaurant chef to give up the recipe a donation goes to the chef's favorite charity by the sponsor.
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Cool Pick's (1 page Factoid)
Take a picture and win a camera in one of four categories. Weird Food, Spectacular Kitchen, “Food or Art?” and “Where’s this restaurant?” Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Bite Size Bits (2-3 page)
This is a section dedicated to snippets for readers. It is from 1 to several pages, including new products and cookbook reviews.

· Cookbook Review - We review a cookbook and tell readers our favorite recipe.

· New Products - Each month we showcase new products that would interest readers

Appliance Face Off (1 page Factoid)
Each month we take a popular appliance and rate three to four items in an attempt to select the best. Industry Experts are drawn on to perform the tests. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Chef Favorites (1 page Factoid)
Each month we pick a chef tool and ask a panel of chefs to rate their favorite. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Brand Wars (1 page Factoid)
Each month an ingredient is picked and we rate four brands to determine the best using an expert panel. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Caught in Line (1 page Factoid)
Models are pictured in a club line waiting to get in a club. We rate what they are wearing and where to wear it when going out across the country. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.


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Business Class Layovers (1 page Factoid)
We ask four executives each month where is their favorite hotel to stay at on business and restaurant to dine at. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Weekend Get-A-Ways (3-4 pages)
We plan a weekend trip from start to finish, telling you the sights, scene, and restaurants to go to. Included are time itineraries, transportation options, admission prices and rating.

Adventure Trips (3-4 pages)
From mountain biking to hiking we try to give you destinations for the adventurer in mind.
Included are time itineraries, transportation options, admission prices and rating.

Passport Needed (5-7 pages)
Our featured trip is a week long vacation that requires a passport. We cover the in depth the destination, noting entertainment, tour, museum, restaurant, tours, admission prices and rating.

Culinary Vacations (2-3 pages)
Featured each month is a culinary vacation for a unique cuisine. We give you the scoop and give you your schedule and highlights. Included are time itineraries, transportation options, admission prices and rating.

Vacation Deals (1 page Factoid)
Based on reader inquiries, we help find the best rates to get to a destination with hotel options based on a budget. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Cooking and Home Entertainment Section

Chef Secrets (1 page Factoid)
Each month we visit a top rated chef’s restaurant and learn a few cooking tips. Chef and restaurant are pictured and 3-7 tips are given. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Worldly Taste (1 page Factoid)
Each month we select three spices, condiments or sauces unique to a cuisine and give a little history, usage and recipes for the product. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Besides Eggs (1 page)
There is more to breakfast than just eggs. Each month we give a breakfast menu recipe that will make you beg for your breakfast in bed.

Let's Do Lunch (1 page)
A quick and simple menu item is provided each month for lunch. Don't run for fast food if you can run home and cook it yourself or reheat at the office.

Perfect Meals (3-4 pages)
We give you a several course dinner option for creating a perfect meal at home that will impress family and friends. Includes 2-4 recipes and is cuisine specific.

No Time To Cook (1 page Factoid)
We rate quick serve foods that can be plopped in the microwave and prepared in seconds. We get industry experts and site users to rate. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Same Ingredient, Different Dish (3-4 pages)
We pick a primary ingredient and give readers four different dishes that they can prepare. Many times a different cuisine is represented in each recipe. The key ingredient is typically a meat or vegetable. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Throw a Party (3-4 pages)
Looking for a party idea? We help you plan it from invitations to cleanup, noting recipes, wine pairings, music and any additional hints to become a top rated good host. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Reader Recipes (1 page Factoid)
Each month two readers win a cooking appliance for submitting the two top rated recipes of the month. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Gourmet Internet Shopping (1 page Factoid)
Our internet sleuths' scour the internet to find a gourmet item that may not be available at your local grocery store. We give a favorite recipe using the product. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

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Top Shelf (1 page Factoid)
Each month we pick top shelf liquors and rate the best choices to help you stock your home bar. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

I'll have a... (1 page Factoid)
Each month we pick a feature bottle of liquor and show you four completely different top rated drinks you can make from it. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Hot Spots (1 page Factoid)
Each month we pick four hot clubs across the country and let you know about the scene. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Wine Flights (1 page Factoid)
We pair 3-4 top rated wines based on varietals, country, function or occasion. We give you tasting notes and a bit about each vineyard. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Sommelier Home Picks (1 page Factoid)
Each month we ask sommeliers which wines they would drink at home for a particular occasion or pairing. Tasting notes are given. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Slice of Cheese (1 page Factoid)
Don't know what chesses to serve? Each month we cover different types of cheeses and give their history as well as some food, pairing and recipe advice. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Exceptional Vineyards (1 page Factoid)
Each month we feature a vineyard that has been deemed exceptional. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Wine & Food Pairings to Recipes (1 page Factoid)
In each issue we include about 20 recipes. We give pairing advice to users at home to help them pick the perfect wine. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

The Right Tune (1 page Factoid)
Looking to set a mood and have no idea what tunes to play. Our music expert picks out several music options to set the desired mood. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Dinner and a Movie (1 page Factoid)
For those with a little time we help you select a movie from your favorite online provider, and provide you with the recipe that touches on the theme of the movie. Hopefully, your date will notice the extra effort when they see what you just ate on TV. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

At the Valet Line (1 page Factoid)
Valet parkers get to drive all the best cars. Each month we pair up two cars you might see in the Valet Parkers line and do a comparison. Full page Sponsor Ad reserved adjacent to article.

Ratings Section

Top Picks (1 page Factoid)
Each month we pick one of our top 25 Categories from steak house to vegetarian food and tell you 10 of the best restaurants to eat at across the US.

Restaurant Guide (5-12 Pages)
Included are restaurant reviews and information on dining across the world separated by city.

Next Issue (1 page Factoid)
Here is what's coming in the next issue

Last Course: Dessert (1 page Factoid)
Each month we pick a great dessert and give the recipe as everyone know the best is for last...dessert.
 

Rated Magazine
Editorial Schedule Jan - Feb
Premier Issue I

Appliance Face Off: Best Rated Espresso Machines
Chef Favorite Items: Best Rated Kitchen Knife
Brand Wars: How to judge canned Tomato Sauce
Caught in Line: Dress Code - Sweaters

Travel:
Weekend Get-A-Ways: Chinatown, NYC
Adventure Trip: Skiing Vail
Passport Needed: Destination Paris
Culinary Vacations: Tuscan Weekend at Castelo Lucci Estate
Vacation Deals: Jamaica, Breckenridge, Co, Rome Italy

Cooking and Entertaining
Chef Secrets: Restaurant - Stetson's Chicago Il
Worldly Taste: Hosin Sauce, China, Truffle Oil, Italy, Jerk Seasoning Jamaica
Besides Eggs: French Crepes
Let's Do lunch: Lemongrass Stir-Fried Chicken
Perfect Meals: Peking Duck, Ox tail Soup, Stir Fried Cabbage
No Time to Cook? Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Reviewed
Same Ingredient, Different Dish: Boston Pork Butt
Throw a Party: Wine Tasting party
Gourmet Internet Shopping: Pasta from Pappardelles.com

Scene Section:
Top Shelf: Tequila Rated
I'll have a...: 4 Drinks made with Cointreau
Hot Spots: NYC, Chicago, Dallas, LA Club
Wine Flights: Red Hot Reds
Slice of Cheese: Wisconsin Cheese
Exceptional Vineyards: Sterling Vineyard, Napa
The Right Tune: Romantic Times
Foodie Movie: Woman on Top
At the Valet Line: Bugatti Veyron vs Ferrari P4

Rating Section:
Top Picks: Steak Houses
Last Course - Dessert: Kings Cake

Rated Magazine
Editorial Schedule
Issue II Mar - Apr

Appliance Face Off: Best Rated Mixers
Chef Favorite Items: Best Rated Sauté Pans
Brand Wars: How to judge Pancake Syrup
Caught in Line: 4 looks and where to be seen: Pants

Travel:
Weekend Get-A-Ways: Napa Valley
Adventure Trip: Horse Back Riding in Ruidoso, NM
Passport Needed: Seina Italy
Culinary Vacations: CIA Boot Camp, Napa
Vacation Deals: Cancun, Montreal, London

Cooking and Entertaining:
Chef Secrets: Restaurant - Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas
Worldly Taste: Curry India, Dijon Mustard France, Chipotle Sauce Mexico
Besides Eggs: Eggs Benedict
Let's Do lunch: Chicken Cesar Salad
Perfect Meals: Irish: Pot Roast, Oven Browned Potatoes,
No Time to Cook? Chicken Wings Reviewed
Same Ingredient, Different Dish: Shrimp
Throw a Party: Planning a Progressive Dinner Party
Gourmet Internet Shopping: Olive Oil

Scene Section:
Top Shelf: Single Malt Scotch
I'll have a...: 4 Drinks made with Crown Royal
Hot Spots: Atlanta, Denver, Houston, and San Diego Club
Wine Flights: Chilean Wine
Slice of Cheese: French Champagne and Ile-De-France Cheeses
Exceptional Vineyards: Brunello Tuscany Italy
The Right Tune: Conversational Music
Foodie Movie: Like water for Chocolate
At the Valet Line: Bentley Coupe vs Aston Martin

Rating Section:
Top Picks: Seafood Restaurants
Last Course - Dessert: Chocolate Mouse

Rated Magazine
Editorial Schedule
Issue III May - Jun

Appliance Face Off: Panni Grills
Chef Favorite Items: Best Rated Spatulas
Brand Wars: how to Judge Farfelle Pasta
Caught in Line: Hip Shoes

Travel:
Weekend Get-A-Ways: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Adventure Trip: Mt McKinney & Fairbanks, Alaska
Passport Needed: French Rivera
Culinary Vacations: La Ville Bonita, Mexican Culinary
Vacation Deals: Tokyo, Amsterdam, and Monte Carlo

Cooking and Entertaining
Chef Secrets: Restaurant - TBA Los Angeles Location
Worldly Taste: Fish Sauce-Vietnam, Dead Sea Salt-Israel, And Spanish Olives-Spain
Besides Eggs: Frittata (Italian Omelet)
Let's Do lunch: Perfect Ham & Cheese
Perfect Meals: Italian Roasted Chicken & Risotto
No Time to Cook? Frozen Waffles
Same Ingredient, Different Dish: Lobster
Throw a Party: Throw a 4th of July Party
Gourmet Internet Shopping: BBQ Sauces www.Rudysbbq.com

Scene Section:
Top Shelf: Vodka Rated
I'll have a...: 4 Drinks made with Jose Curveo
Hot Spots: Boston, Memphis, Philly, and Seattle
Wine Flights: Picnic Picks
Slice of Cheese: Italian Piedmont Cheese
Exceptional Vineyards: Chianti, Italy
The Right Tune: World Beat
Foodie Movie: Mystic Pizza
At the Valet Line: BMW X5 vs Mercedes M350

Rating Section:
Top Picks: Mexican Restaurants
Last Course - Dessert: Cream Brule

Rated Magazine
Editorial Schedule
Issue IV Jul - Aug

Appliance Face Off: Smokers
Chef Favorite Items: Best Rated Tongs
Brand Wars: Ranch How to Judge Ranch Dressing
Caught in Line: Shoes Rated

Travel:
Weekend Get-A-Ways: Chicago
Adventure Trip: Volcano Hiking in Nicaragua
Passport Needed: Buenos Aries
Culinary Vacations: Mediterranean Cookery Spain
Vacation Deals: Hawaii, Berlin, South Africa

Cooking and Entertaining
Chef Secrets: Restaurant - TBA Miami Location
Worldly Taste: Thai Paste-Thailand, Balsamic Vinegar--Italy, Con Sazon-Mexico
Besides Eggs: Chocolate French Toast
Let's Do lunch: Taco Salad
Perfect Meals: Brisket, BBQ beans & Coleslaw
No Time to Cook? Frozen Lasagna
Same Ingredient, Different Dish: Leg of lamb
Throw a Party: Summer Barbecue
Gourmet Internet Shopping: Cheesecake

Scene Section:
Top Shelf: Cognac Rated
I'll have a...: 4 Drinks made with Vanilla Vodka
Hot Spots: Austin, Milwaukee, Nashville, and Portland
Wine Flights: Down Under Australian Syrah
Slice of Cheese: Switzerland Cheese
Exceptional Vineyards: Champagne Winery Temecula, Ca
The Right Tune: Classic Classical Tunes
Foodie Movie: Woman Sesame Oil Maker
At the Valet Line: Porsche 911 Vs Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Rating Section:
Top Picks: Brunch Restaurants
Last Course - Dessert: Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookie

Rated Magazine
Editorial Schedule
Issue V Sep- Oct

Appliance Face Off: Rice Cookers
Chef Favorite Items: Baking Pans
Brand Wars: Catsup
Caught in Line: Wallets and handbags

Travel:
Weekend Get-A-Ways: Las Vegas
Adventure Trip: Volcano Hiking in Nicaragua
Passport Needed: Jamaica
Culinary Vacations: India
Vacation Deals: Beijing China,

Cooking and Entertaining
Chef Secrets: Restaurant - TBA New York Restaurant
Worldly Taste: Siracha-Vietnam, Malt Vinegar-England, Miso Paste-Japan
Besides Eggs: Chocolate French Toast
Let's Do lunch: Burger and Sweet Potatoes Fries
Perfect Meals: German: Roast Pork, sour kraut, and potato salad
No Time to Cook? Frozen Stir Fry’s rated
Same Ingredient, Different Dish: Eggplant
Throw a Party: Halloween Party
Gourmet Internet Shopping: Steaks

Scene Section:
Top Shelf: Rum Rated
I'll have a...: Dewar’s Whiskey & …
Hot Spots: Charlotte, Phoenix, Pittsburg, and Kansas City
Wine Flights: World of Sauvignon Blanc
Slice of Cheese: British Cheese
Exceptional Vineyards: BV, Napa Valley
The Right Tune: Dance Toons
Foodie Movie: Lexas 420 vs
At the Valet Line:

Rating Section:
Top Picks: French Restaurants
Last Course – Dessert Kolache

Rated Magazine
Editorial Schedule
Issue VI Nov - Dec

Appliance Face Off: Immersion Blenders
Chef Favorite Items: Peelers
Brand Wars: Salsa
Caught in Line: Leather Jackets

Travel:
Weekend Get-A-Ways: San Fran, Ca
Adventure Trip: X-Country Skiing Telmark Wi
Passport Needed: Vietnam
Culinary Vacations: TBA French Cooking
Vacation Deals: Aruba, Athens Greece, and Israel

Cooking and Entertaining
Chef Secrets: Restaurant - TBA San Fran Restaurant
Worldly Taste: Anchovy Paste-Italy, Saffron-Turkey, And Sweet Soy Sauce-Japan
Besides Eggs: Migas
Let's Do lunch: Lettuce Turkey Wrap
Perfect Meals: Indian: Tandor Chicken, Yogart Potatoes, Rice
No Time to Cook? Frozen Hot Pockets Sandwiches
Same Ingredient, Different Dish: Shrimp
Throw a Party: Holiday Party
Gourmet Internet Shopping: Cheese

Scene Section:
Top Shelf: Gin Rated
I'll have a...: Scotch & …
Hot Spots: Sacramento, Vegas, New Orleans, Oklahoma City
Wine Flights: Tuscan All Stars
Slice of Cheese: Spanish Northern Coast Cheese
Exceptional Vineyards: Brigadoon Winery Tripoli, WI
The Right Tune: Christmas Music
Foodie Movie: TBA
At the Valet Line: Escalade Vs Navigator

Rating Section:
Top Picks: Romantic Restaurants
Last Course – Dessert Cherry Cheesecake