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Diner Dash™: Hometown Hero Dishes up Fun Mission and Game

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:03:18 -0700

The creators of the new online game Diner Dash™: Hometown Hero are sponsoring an effort that combines the very best of geek chic. Our resident fashionista FabSugar is hosting a sponsored Fab Finding mission to find the game's main character, Flo, a new outfit. If you're like me and already a Diner Dash devotee, you probably want to know what that has to do with the game - aside from making it more stylish.

Hometown Hero is the fourth computer game in the popular Diner Dash series and centers around Flo, who visits her hometown (naturally!) and takes a stroll down memory lane with her Grandma Florence.

Players take on the mission of bringing five restaurants back to life and help restore the town. The game includes some adorable new features, such as the ability to customize Flo’s outfit and appearance and even design your own restaurant. It's addictive, quaint, and following FabSugar's makeover, totally geek chic.

We wanted to offer you a chance to join in on the fun, so PlayFirst™ is sponsoring a special deal for Sugar readers: You can receive $5 off the game when you enter the code “YumFun” (for the PC version) or “YumFunMac” (for the Mac version). The offer expires October 31, 2007, and is non stackable with other offers. Don't forget to take part in the Fab Finding mission for a chance at additional prizes.

Get the Look: Updated Diner Kitchen

CasaSugar — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:14:48 -0700

I like the retro diner vibe in kitchens, but it's easy to overdose on reproduction chrome furniture and 1950s kitsch. So for this Get the Look, I decided to create a modern and sophisticated kitchen with subtle nods toward diner style. Here's how to recreate it.

The palette: Avoid cute overload by steering clear of bright and/or primary colors. Instead, opt for understated white-and-silver appliances, and throw in some darker tones like brown and forest green.

The furniture: Rather than go for a matching table and chairs with typical chrome accents, I decided to pair diner chairs with a modern wooden table that merely takes its design cues from the '50s.

For the rest of what you need, read more

The lighting: Look for hyper-modern and luxurious light fixtures and fans that echo art deco and retro styles.

The accents: Here's where you can let a little bit of kitsch into your kitchen. Scour for vintage clocks, napkin dispensers, metal signs, and the like on eBay and other antiques sites.

The appliances: There are tons of reproduction vintage appliances available nowadays, including countertop electrics, stoves, and fridges. I love these refrigerators from Big Chill.

For all of my picks, click on the photos below.

I Dream of Jeannie's Diner

GiggleSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Two great tastes that taste great together. Remember Suzanne Vega's Tom's Diner? I was digging around for a fun I Dream of Jeannie clip and ran into this odd mashup: "I Dream of Jeannie's Diner." I particularly like when Major Nelson yells out "Jeannie!"

Pampered Pals: Whiner and Diner Feeders

PetSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:30:54 -0700

Coming in the single ($169) or double ($199) versions, this authentic wine crate (remade as a pet bowl holder) is a funky way to display the steel dishes belonging to your furry friends . . . and raise them to a good height for the bigger doggies. I already showed how stylish I found this design, including a similar product in my May Must Haves and our current giveaway, too! If you haven't already, click here if you wanna enter to win a matching wine crate toy box filled with eco-tastic dog toys!

Fab Finding Follow Up: Diner Dash Challenge! The Winner!

FabSugar — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:30:22 -0700

The results are in! To refresh your memories, Flo, the main character of the brand new game Diner Dash™ Hometown Hero, needs a makeover and she enlisted our help.

If you're not familiar with the game, here's the scoop: Flo, a business-savvy restaurant owner, with the help of her Grandma, needs to resurrect five restaurants in their hometown. The catch is the long hours and hard work have wreaked havoc on Flo's wardrobe. That's where we come in!

PlayFirst™ and yours truly asked you all to come Fab Finding to fab up Flo's wardrobe. One lucky reader's selections will be added to the game for Flo (and her waiters) to wear. The winner will also get a copy of the wildly successful game, Diner Dash: Hometown Hero and a FabSugar tote! We were so impressed with your outfit selections for Flo we decided to give the two runners-up Fab tee's - see, everybody wins!

PlayFirst is also offering a special deal for Sugar readers: You can receive $5 off this game when you enter the code “YumFun” (for the PC version) or “YumFunMac” (for the Mac version). Offer expires October 31, 2007 so act quick to give it a whirl! This coupon is non stackable with other offers.

To see all the Flo Style Fab Finds, go here.

Drum roll please...

Look #1, created by WhiplashGirlchild is the winning look! I can definitely see Flo doing the Diner Dash in this way cute, colorful ensemble. Congrats Whip!

AKA New York Two Part Dress - shopbop.com	Wolford - Synergy 40 Light Leg Support Tights - Saks.com
Bottega Veneta Patent boots - NET-A-PORTER.COM	Goldenbleu Luella Patent Tote - Handbags - Bergdorf Goodman	Forever21.com - Earrings

To see a couple more, read more

Look #2, created by turkeyjerky is adorable. In this outfit, Flo would look totally sophisticated, and the apron makes her the hostess with the mostest.

BananaRepublic.com: women: Graphic print shawl neck top: work: knit tops	BananaRepublic.com: women: Premium classic cuffed wide-leg jean: denim: denim & cord
Oldnavy.com: Women: Women's Patent Mary-Janes: Flats & Skimmers: Shoes & Slippers	Jessie Steele Hostess Apron Bib Carmen Black and White Bow - Gift Boutique - Home Store - Shop by Brand - Women - Layla Grayce -	Oldnavy.com: Women: Women's Chunky-Bead Drop Earrings: Earrings: Jewelry

Look #3, created by misti603 is so chic. You can't go wrong with a selection of Chloe, Ralph, and Burberry!

Reminder! Come Fab Finding With Me: Diner Dash Challenge

FabSugar — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:00:22 -0700

In case you missed it, this damsel in distress needs our help! Flo, the main character of the brand new game Diner Dash™ Hometown Hero, needs a makeover in a major way. If you're not familiar with the game, here's the scoop: Flo, a business-savvy restaurant owner, enlists the help of her Grandma to resurrect five restaurants in their hometown. The catch is the long hours and hard work have wreaked havoc on Flo's wardrobe. That's where we come in!

PlayFirst™ and yours truly invite you to come Fab Finding to fab up Flo's wardrobe. She'll need essentials from top to bottom, so be creative. Tag them with "Flo Style."

Submit your Fab Finds by Sunday, October 7th, and on the following Monday we'll choose one lucky reader whose selections will be added to the game for Flo (and her waiters) to wear. The winner will also get a copy of the wildly successful game, Diner Dash: Hometown Hero and a FabSugar tote!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Active Endeavors
Aloha Rag
Banana Republic
Big Drop
Bluefly
eLuxury
Intermix
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Refinery29 Shops
Revolve Clothing
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shopbop
Urban Outfitters

Come Fab Finding With Me: Diner Dash Challenge

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:30:22 -0700

Damsel in distress! Flo, the main character of the brand new game Diner Dash™ Hometown Hero, needs a makeover, and she's enlisted our help. If you're not familiar with the game, here's the scoop: Flo, a business-savvy restaurant owner, enlists the help of her Grandma to resurrect five restaurants in their hometown. The catch is the long hours and hard work have wreaked havoc on Flo's wardrobe. That's where we come in!

PlayFirst™ and yours truly invite you to come Fab Finding to fab up Flo's wardrobe. She'll need essentials from top to bottom, so be creative. Tag them with "Flo Style."

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more

Active Endeavors
Aloha Rag
Banana Republic
Big Drop
Bluefly
eLuxury
Intermix
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Refinery29 Shops
Revolve Clothing
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shopbop
Urban Outfitters

Flo's Geek-Chic Makeover Revealed

GeekSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:02:52 -0800

Remember when all us gamers teamed up with FabSugar to find a new look for Flo, the main character in Diner Dash: Hometown Hero?

The sponsored Fab Finding mission is complete, and Flo has gotten a geek-chic makeover from WhiplashGirlchild's winning outfit picks!

Hometown Hero is the most successful game in the Diner Dash series and has outsold all of the other titles since its launch. The game centers around Flo, who visits her hometown and takes a stroll down memory lane with her Grandma Florence. It features some pretty addictive new features, such as the ability to customize Flo’s outfit and appearance and even design your own restaurant.

You can test the game out with a free version, which allows you to play seven levels, or you can play endlessly with other people in multiplayer mode. If you want constant access, PlayFirst is offering a special deal for Sugar readers: You can receive $5 off this game when you enter the code “YumFun” (for the PC version) or “YumFunMac” (for the Mac version) on the PlayFirst website. Offer expires Nov. 30, so act quick to give it a whirl! This coupon is nonstackable with other offers.

Fab Finding Follow Up: Flo's New Look

FabSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:22 -0800

Thanks to our Fab Finding mission, and WhiplashGirlchild's winning look, our girl Flo got the makeover she deserved! Doesn't she look Fab? To refresh your memories, Flo, the main character of the new game Diner Dash Hometown Hero, enlisted our help for a wardrobe makeover and the color-blocked mod number pictured won out.

If you're not familiar with the game, here's the scoop: Flo, a business-savvy restaurant owner, with the help of her Grandma, needs to resurrect five restaurants in their hometown. And now she has the wardrobe to do so in style. To dress Flo in her free Fab Find simply download the game, hit the shop button, and select specials.

PlayFirst is also offering a special deal for Sugar readers: If you want full, uninterrupted access and $5 off the game just enter the code “YumFun” (for the PC version) or “YumFunMac” (for the Mac version). Offer expires Nov. 30, and this coupon is nonstackable with other offers.

Pampered Pals: Dogleg Diner

PetSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:20 -0700

Well, these dishes have four propped feet so I guess the name Dogleg Diner ($98) is appropriate, but I still imagine a soda fountain with pups on roller skates. OK, that's just me. Anyway, coming in four powder-coated steel colors, these solid stands will hold up to even those vigorously greedy gobblers.

With a small size holding one quart and a medium with two, they'll work for cats and big dogs since the height ranges from about five to 10 inches tall. Surely this would be up to your kitchen's high-design standards - but is the dollar amount too pricey for your recession budget?