London Calling! Say hello to Big Ben! It is one of the world’s most iconic images, and certainly one of the most photographed as well. It was all part of a great London adventure, which ended in a greasy food… Read More ›
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James Bond 007! Dynamite “Skyfall!” But Warning – Bond Can Get OLD!
The latest James Bond film is upon us – great news for movie lovers! How can you not get excited by the opening sequence from a James Bond movie? Need help remembering? Here is a montage of ALL of them!… Read More ›
Bacon To Cheer You Up! Chicken-Fried Bacon! Deep-Fried Coke! Crazy Fried State Fair Food!
Time To Let Bacon Cheer You Up! A tough few days ahead for everyone on the eastern seaboard – nothing to do but get to a safe place and ride the storm out – and be safe and hopefully keep… Read More ›
Celebrating Yountville’s Michelin Stars! Thomas Keller Rules, Yountville Soars!
Yountville 2013! Michelin Stars Rain Down Again! Like these hot air balloons landing in Yountville California, the Michelin Guide has, once again, rained stars down on Yountville’s restaurants! Congratulations, Yountville! Once again, this idyllic town in Napa Valley has the… Read More ›
“Nazi Zombies! “Moon Nazis”! Bad Taste Cult Classics!
Looking for a good movie to show at your next party? Really want to throw a GREAT bash? How about NAZI ZOMBIES??!??? Yep, you just can’t stop the Nazis, and you can embrace some of the most misguided, distasteful, and… Read More ›
Chicago’s “Loose Meats” Burger! Maid-Rite Makes It Messy! But CLOSED!
Chicago’s Maid-Rite Has Closed! Sad news to report: Chicago’s only Maid-Rite burger has apparently closed….here is the article I found announcing the closure: http://lincolnpark.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/local-maid-rite-closes-after-6-months-in-business I wrote about this new spot late last year, and I had hoped the place would… Read More ›
Alex Sim-Wise Explores Tokyo’s Smallest Bars! Golden Gai Mini-Bars! Japan’s Exotic Nightlife!!
I love Tokyo! Look at those lights – what a vibrant, exciting, uniquely original city! So many reasons to love Tokyo, but this post looks at one of the most unique areas of of the city: Golden Gai! First, here… Read More ›
Tokyo Gore! Vampire Girls! Behold “J-Sploitation”! Extreme Japanese Cinema!!
Looking to broaden your movie horizons? I mean – REALLY BROADEN THEM? Then watch this trailer! Was your mind sufficiently blown? If so, then let’s explore the most outrageous cinema coming out of Asia! Ready for a little “J-Sploitation?” If… Read More ›
Bloody Vampires! Lesbian Lovers! Naked Halloween Horror! Classic Erotic “Hammer Time”!
Quick Halloween question to pose to everyone: “Which is the Virgin? Which is the Vampire?” It’s an age old question, isn’t it? Especially during this time of year! And for England’s iconic Hammer Film Studios, it was a question they… Read More ›
The Amazing Culinary World Of TV Dinners! Meet Mr. Birdseye! The Man Behind Frozen Meals! Great Food Writing!
Who Needs A Hot Meal And A Great TV Show? Sixty-three years ago, two great American traditions were changed forever: watching TV and eating dinner. Thanks to the invention of the “TV dinner”, Americans could step away from the stove… Read More ›