Frank Sinatra – The “King Of Cool!” Frank Sinatra. Singer. Actor. Cool Cat. This shot of him in the 50’s says it all, so much so that a New York restaurant has this proudly on their bar: Yes, they have… Read More ›
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Cooking With The “Nonnas!” Vince Vaughn Has The True Story Of These Culinary Grandmothers!
The link to my food site above has the story of a new film that is celebrating Enoteca Maria – with Vince Vaughn overseeing these “acting Nonnas”: Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro and Lorraine Bracco – a new film… Read More ›
Did Mickey Rooney Really Have A “Potato Fantasy” Restaurant? The Answer Is Here!
Here’s a story I just shared over on my food site “Bite! Eat! Repeat!” A funny story of celebrity endorsements gone wild! The late Actor Mickey Rooney seemed to put his name on everything, but did that include this? Click… Read More ›
My Annual “Bacon-Wrapped Maple-Glazed” Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe! Potato Pie! White Castle Stuffing Too!
Time For Turkey! Once a year, most of the country makes a Turkey. Some brine it, deep fry it, smoke it, or just bake it in an oven. But why do that when you can do THIS? Here is my… Read More ›
Wildest Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes! “What The Friday” Has An “Alien” Bird! A Dunkin Donut Turkey Too!
Happy Thanksgiving – NOT! I know that everyone is gearing up for the food feast that is known as Thanksgiving…and thanks to my friend Jenn Noble Post, I now know what to make for friends and family – yes, this… Read More ›
Chez L’Ami Jean! Classic Paris Bistro! Eating Chef Stephane Jego’s Legendary Rice Pudding!
Meet Chef Stéphane Jego – And His Legendary Rice Pudding! One of the best bistros in Paris is called Chez L’Ami Jean – home to an acclaimed Chef who delivers traditional french food with a creative eye – and has… Read More ›
Grandma’s Cooking In The Kitchen! A Staten Island Restaurant Hires Unique Cooks – The World’s Nonnas!
Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island has hired Grandmas from all around the world to cook for him – and keep their family recipes alive for generations to come!… Read More ›
A Festive Christmas “Tinner!” A Full, Single-Canned Christmas Meal! Real Or A Gag? Hilarious Holiday Recipes!
How About This Great Christmas “Tinner!” Yes, this holiday season you can have your entire Christmas meal in a can! Look at the way they “stack” the entire holiday meal – making it easy to slice off a nice piece… Read More ›
“Vespertine”! LA’s Best Restaurant! Food As Art! Food As Theater! The Mad Creativity Of Wizard Chef Jordan Kahn!
First, look at the dish above. This is NOT a winterscape – IT IS A PLATE OF FOOD. So is this: Now, here is the “statement of purpose” from the restaurant that serves them: “Vespertine is a gastronomical experiment seeking… Read More ›
A Famous Chef Rejects His Michelin Stars! The Pressure Of 3-Star Cooking!
Chef Sebastian Bras Says “No Thanks” To Coveted Michelin Stars! Some shocking news from the gourmet restaurant world, as an acclaimed Chef has asked NOT to be judged by the iconic Michelin Guide! As Newser reports: “To receive a Michelin… Read More ›
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