Who Wants To Join Me For Dinner Here? In my quest to eat in the world’s most unique restaurants, this one may top them all: you are looking at the restaurant “Iris” in an area known as Salmon Eye in… Read More ›
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“I Know A Guy” Who Does Amazing New York City Tours! Time To “Tram” To Roosevelt Island!
Behold New York’s Skyline! I am standing in Brooklyn, looking across the East river to see New York’s lower Manhattan skyline staring back….why am I here? Because “I Know A Guy!” Specifically, I know Adam Guy, shown here on the… Read More ›
Visiting Seinfeld’s Infamous “Soup Kitchen” In New York – With The VERY Testy Chef!
“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 ›
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia! The World’s Most Beautiful Construction Is Done!
Behold The World’s Most Beautiful Church In the World! Behold the Sagrada Familia, near the top of this photo I found on Instagram…it reminded me that this magnificent Church was the largest unfinished catholic church in the world – and… Read More ›
Season Two Of “Tokyo Vice” Is Here! This Riveting Series Is Based On A Real-Life Thriller!
Dive Into The Gritty World Of “Tokyo Vice!” Season two of the acclaimed TV series “Tokyo Vice” is on Max no, and I can’t wait to see it. Why? Because it’s based on this real-life thriller that I read several… 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 ›
NOT Bondi? Well, Here’s Who Topped Australia’s List Of Best Beaches!
This Is NOT Australia’s Best Beach! I took this photo of Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia and it is stunning to be sure, but it’s NOT the best beach in Australia – according to a new ranking! What Is Australia’s… Read More ›
Eating “Okonomiyaki” In Tokyo’s Kabuki-Cho District! Plus You Can Make It At Home!
Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and what you see above is the real thing that my wife, son and friend made in Tokyo! Your first question may be: “What is Okonomiyaki?” Here’s how wikipedia describes it: “Okonomiyaki is… 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 ›