Albert Brooks Gets “Lost” Again! Actor/Director Albert Brooks posted this note on Twitter, letting fans know that The Criterion Collection is releasing a new, expanded blu-ray edition of his 1985 comic gem “Lost In America!” “You couldn’t change your life… Read More ›
New York City
Chicago’s NEXT Restaurant Goes Hollywood! A Delicious Ode To The Magic Of The Movies!
Time To Celebrate Movies – In A Delicious Way! Yes, a dish that pays homage to the “yellow brick road” in “The Wizard Of Oz”, and how about a cannoli from “The Godfather?” Welcome To Hollywood’s Glorious Past – Thanks… Read More ›
My Movie Alphabet! An A-Z Of My Favorite – And Most Offbeat Films!
My Movie Alphabet! Yes, the poster art says “Vol. 2” – because I missed the first “go-round” on this fun exercise in cinema! A movie for every letter of the alphabet – who can refuse? For many of us, this… Read More ›
Food! Sex! Silence! Terrific NYTimes Story On New James Beard Documentary!
There’s A New James Beard Documentary On The Way! James Beard was a cookbook author, teacher, and one of America’s first “TV Chefs.” Wikipedia called him: “A champion of American cuisine who taught and mentored generations of professional chefs and… Read More ›
54 Blocks Of Broadway! Pt.1 & 2 – Great Hot Dogs! From Needle Park To Naked Cowboys!
Welcome To Times Square! Just A Few Of My Favorite 54 Blocks of Broadway! I found this gorgeous night time shot of New York’s iconic Times Square, and it made me think about what an amazing city this is…Time Square… Read More ›
Dishwasher Becomes Owner Of NOMA, One Of The World’s Greatest Restaurants! An Amazing, Inspiring Story From Denmark!
Meet Ali Sonko, the surprising NEW Co-Owner of one of the world’s greatest restaurants! The Guardian has the inspiring story: “A dishwasher described as the “heart and soul” of the world-class Danish restaurant Noma has been made a co-owner of… Read More ›
Mystery Blogger Award! Great Blogs! People Sharing Stories! Travel Adventures! Burgers!
I’m An Award Winner! I have seen this “Mystery Blogger Award” before, but guess what? This time it was bestowed upon me! Thank you very much to Lloyd Marken for the Nomination! Here is a link to his website: https://lloydmarken.wordpress.com… Read More ›
NEXT! Eating Ancient Rome! Chicago Goes Back In Time For An Amazing Meal!
Welcome To “Ancient Rome!” Chef Grant Achatz has a terrific restaurant in Chicago called NEXT. Every few months, the staff creates an entirely new menu – and now it is time to head to “Rome!” The menu just started is… Read More ›
Dog Eat Dog! Nicolas Cage Chews Up Iconic Filmmaker Paul Schrader! Terrific New Movie!
Two Legendary Actors Bite Into A Crime! Here is a great new movie to share: two incredible actors working for one of the most eclectic Writer/Directors in film…and of course, it comes with a bit of controversy! Talk About “Dog… Read More ›
Amazing “Heat” Reunion! DeNiro-Pacino Showdown! New Oscar Face-off!
“Heat – A Los Angeles Crime Saga” This 1995 Michael Mann film is a modern classic, one of the greatest action thrillers of the era, and also remembered for making motion picture history: Amazingly, “Heat” was the first film to… Read More ›