RIP William Friedkin…A Celebration Of The Director Of “The Exorcist”, “The...
RIP William Friedkin… Very sad news to report: the brilliant Film Director William Friedkin has died at the age of 87…no cause of death released yet….I wanted to pay homage to one of the icons of...
View ArticleCentral Park Has Hungry Turtles! Here’s Video Of These Voracious Slowpokes!
The Turtles Are Out In Central Park! Yes, I’ve come a bit obsessed with the Turtles that live in “The Lake” in New York’s Central Park…perhaps because there are so many of them! Literally anywhere you...
View ArticleThe World’s Wildest “Sky High” Hikes! Straight Up The “Kalavantin Durg” Trek...
Who’s Up For A “Sky High” Hike? My wife and I love to hike – proof shared below – but first, I always research cool places for us to visit – like “Kalavantin Durg!” This is a 2,250 ft high... Read More ›
View ArticleHappy Birthday Jeff! Here’s A Look At Your Wonderful Life!
Happy Birthday To My Son Jeff! As you can see from the photos above, Jeff is a terrific son as well as husband, brother, uncle and father to the wonderful German Shepard Stella! Life is a series of...
View ArticleA Toast To “International Cabernet Day”! Celebrating The Health Benefits Of...
Apparently, Yesterday Was “International Cabernet Day“! I can’t keep up with all of these “days” – whether national or international, but since I celebrate a good Cabernet every day, nothing was lost!...
View ArticleHave You Heard Of The Secret Village Of Guarene Italy? A Castle Stay And...
A Magnifient “View From A Hill!” You are looking at the clock tower high above the Piedmont region of Italy, in the tiny town of Guarene…a sleepy little town that boasts amazing views from this hotel:...
View ArticleA “Chop Suey Saga!” The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Books Are Here!
Ready For A “Chop Suey Saga?” Well, who isn’t? My friend Brenton shared a great book about the history of the world through five beverages and it made me want to share some of my favorite books about...
View ArticleRemembering September 11, 2001. My Experience In New York That Week, From...
Twenty-Two Years On… I was in New York on September 11, 2001 – until last year, I’d never posted about that day…but, on this anniversary twenty two years later, I wanted to share once again what I...
View ArticleHarlem’s Legendary Home Of Chopped Cheese! Here Is My Taste Test!
I LOVE FOOD. You probably figured that out…and when I get obsessed with something I read about I just have to try it – which is why I recently walked seven miles roundtrip to head to Harlem for one...
View ArticleA Rock Band’s “Three Dog Nightmare”! Singer Chuck Negron Drove Off A...
Meet Three Dog Night! This is the story of one of the most popular and successful bands of the early 70’s – and one rock star’s spectacular fall from grace. Let begin with the music. Here is one of...
View ArticleFeeling Down? Ted Baxter’s Got The Original “Ted Talk”! A Legendary Newsman...
Feeling Down? Ted Baxter’s Got The Answer! There are days (perhaps longer!) where life is frustrating and can wear you down – but as Don Henley said in his song “Long Way Home”: “There’s three sides...
View ArticleCelebrating Our Anniversary…A Look At Our Never-ending Story…
Happy Anniversary Alex! September 26th is my favorite day, because I get to say those words to my wife Alex…the best life partner I could have ever hoped for! “Old Souls” Indeed… Alex is sitting in...
View ArticleHollywood’s Legendary Musso & Frank Turns 104! Here’s This Iconic...
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Turns 104! Time to raise an ice cold Martini glass to Musso & Frank – because it turned 104! Known for its iconic Martini, this classic Hollywood...
View ArticleThe Magical Tuscan Town Of Cortona Italy! My “Under The Tuscan Sun” Tour!
Celebrating The Magic Of Cortona Italy! Last June, my wife Alex and I spent a week in Cortona Italy – nestled in the eastern edge of Tuscany, bordering Umbria…here’s a look at the map: Cortona is...
View ArticleDo The “Monster Mash” With Vincent Price! “Shocktober 2023” Rocks Out With...
Vincent Price Performs “The Monster Mash”! I love Vincent Price. He was a legendary Actor, an avid Art collector and Art expert, and also a great Chef who wrote cookbooks – and he sang too! Yes,...
View ArticleEating Bone Marrow And “Black Label” Burgers! My New York Minetta Tavern Review!
What’s Under That Bun? Good question! I’ve been exploring some of the iconic restaurants New York City – and one of the most iconic of them all is the legendary Minetta Tavern! When I looked up a list...
View Article“Airplane” Soars Again! The Hilarious Memoir “Surely You Can’t Be Serious” Is...
“Surely You Can’t Be Serious!” With that line, you either know or you don’t…when “Airplane!” hits movie screens in 1980, it became an immediate classic – and now here’s the story of how it all...
View ArticleRIP Chef Michael Chiarello….Paying Tribute To This Great Chef And His “Live...
RIP Chef Michael Chiarello… Brilliant Chef Michael Chiarello died at the age of 61 on Friday night – shocking news that stunned the culinary world. My wife Alex and I first met Chef in 2012 when we...
View ArticleWant Some “Cliffhanger” Dining? Check Out The World’s Wildest Restaurants!
Remember the classic Sylvester Stallone movie where he literally hangs off the side of the earth? Well, what if he was eating some Pork Fried Rice at the same time! It could make it a bit difficult to...
View ArticleCelebrating The Tasty Feast Of San Gennaro! New York’s Delicious Event In...
Welcome To Little Italy! This neighborhood on New York’s lower east side is a great place for Italian food all year long, but it’s the annual “Feast Of San Gennaro” that allows everyone to celebrate...
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