Hey, What’s Cooking? Hungry? In the mood for a quick bite? Well, bite down hard on THIS! This can’t be fattening, CAN IT? It’s just a deep fried Pork Belly Po’ Boy! I’m sure it won’t add up to many… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
RIP Roger Ebert! Remembering Him In Cannes And Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls!
RIP Roger Ebert… I’m sure everyone has heard the awful news that legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died. He is, of course, best known for his iconic “thumbs up / thumbs down” review show with the late film critic… Read More ›
Surf’s Up For Alison Haislip – And The Notorious “Bra Boys!”
Surf’s Up, Alison! Time to head back to Australia, where Alison Haislip surfed with the legendary Bra Boys! Meet A Bra Boy! For those who don’t know, THIS is a “Bra Boy”… The “Bra Boys” is an Australian gang founded… Read More ›
Giant Bikini Robot Dolls! Tokyo’s CRAZY Nightlife Strikes Again! Tamborine Man Too!
Time Out Tokyo – and my son Jeff – both uncovered a crazy new entertainment option for Tokyo: Bikini Clad Women Staging Giant Robot Wars! Welcome To Tokyo’s Latest Entertainment Craze! I have posted many stories about nightlife in Tokyo…and… Read More ›
“Spring Breakers”! Sexploitation? Or A “Faster Pussycat”?
Spring Breakers! There has been so much press about the shocking new movie starring former Disney Channel stars Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens….and you know why? Because it’s shaping up as a pop culture phenomenon! Nikki Finke Weighs In! If… Read More ›
The Future Of Sushi! Behold “Sushi Poppers” – Sushi In A Tube!
Hungry for some sushi? If you love sushi, and I LOVE SUSHI, then you will agree that this is a gorgeous platter of fresh fish, warm rice and beautiful sushi rolls! There are all kinds of sushi: the best in… Read More ›
Amazing Vending Machines! Whiskey! Body Parts! Mashed Potatoes Too!
New a new foot? No problem, I’ve got just the vending machine for you! Or, you need a quick pick me up? We’ve got you taken care of! Yes, it seems since the beginning of time, we’ve found a way… Read More ›
Is Alinea For Kids? Chef Grant Achatz! Life On The Line! A Look At Adult Food!
Ever Had Duck With SIXTY Sauces? Yes, what you see is one of Alinea restaurant’s signature dishes: they serve duck (or lamb, or veal, depending on the menu) four separate ways, and then they put a platter in the center… Read More ›
Stuck In A River! The Bubble House! Marlon Brando’s Island! The World’s Most Exotic Homes!
Looking for a new place to live? Here are some interesting options for you! This one is nice, with lots of waterfront – on all sides! Or maybe you want one that reminds you of a bottle of “Bubble Up”!… Read More ›
Alison Haislip’s Mega Surf ‘n’ Turf! Aussie Alison Digs Into Sydney’s “Bugs”!
Happy Birthday Alison Haislip! I was lucky enough to film with Alison several times in some really fun cities, like London: You can see more pics of that trip here: https://johnrieber.com/2012/12/18/alison-haislip-the-london-grind-travels-with-alison/ Alison also had some great adventures for G4 in… Read More ›