“No Soup For You!” Yes, that was the sharp rebuke from the character known as “The Soup Nazi” on the iconic TV series “Seinfeld.” Now that I am in New York, I have been checking out some of the iconic… Read More ›
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Happy St. Patricks Day 2024! How They “Paint” Chicago’s River Green! Here’s Video!
“Painting” Chicago Green For St. Patrick’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Last Saturday, Chicago once again “painted” the Chicago River green and it’s a wild celebration that continues today! St. Patricks’ Day is also a day of reflection… Read More ›
You CAN “Escape From Alcatraz”! Here’s San Francisco’s Greatest Prison – “The Rock” – Closeup!
Welcome To Alcatraz! This legendary shot of a prison guard at Alcatraz is haunting – a solitary guard watching over some of America’s worst criminals, housed on a “rock” in San Francisco Bay – and guess what – you can… Read More ›
Lincoln Center’s Live Performance Art! The Théâtre de la Dame de Coeur’s “Acupunk” Unveiling!
Who Wants To See More Of These “Acupunks?” Well, it’s a question that was answered when my wife Alex and I raced over to Lincoln Center on New York’s Upper west side after we noticed this was happening outside: This… Read More ›
New York’s Got Snow! Here’s Video Of Central Park’s New White Coat!
New York Finally Gets Some Snow! This was Central Park yesterday, as the first real snowfall of the year arrived in New York City! New York State has seen a lot of snow north of The Big Apple, but in… Read More ›
A Classic “Fish Balls In Tomato Sauce” Recipe From Claudia Roden – For Cookbook Confidential Review!
The Cookbook Confidential Review Series Is Back! First of all, when I was at the E! cable network, we had a segment called “Shameless Plug”, where a celebrity was given one minute to shamelessly hype a project – and that… Read More ›
Have You Tasted Gray’s Papaya Hot Dogs? Here’s My “Recession Special” Review!
Welcome To New York City’s Iconic Hot Dog Vendor! I am flipping out on the corner of 72nd St. and Broadway, where Gray’s Papaya is located – an iconic New York hot dog stand that is listed in a number… Read More ›
The Chicago River Is Steaming! Here’s The Frozen River And Ice Fishing On Lake Michigan Too!
A “Steamy” Chicago River! The internet is ablaze with images of the Chicago River literally steaming – as the city battles sub-zero temperatures! So what led to that steam show? According to the University of Maine, the “steam” is actually water… Read More ›
Have You Been To The “Roof Of The World”? Walked On A “Glass Beach”? The “Gates Of Hell”? Check Out These Wild Eastern European / Central Asian Adventures!
Want To Go To The “Roof Of The World”? Well, you are looking at it! It’s a truly incredible place, and while I haven’t been there, it’s just one of the places on my wish list…would you go here? I’ll… Read More ›
Celebrating New York’s Incredible Holiday Lights! 30 Rock’s Christmas Tree And A Wild Holiday Light Show!
Celebrating 30 Rock’s Holiday Tree! Welcome to the most iconic TV studio in the world! This is 30 Rockefeller Plaza in mid-town Manhattan…where a ten story holiday tree greets thousands and thousands of visitors during the holiday season… As you can… Read More ›