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...
View ArticleA Classic “Fish Balls In Tomato Sauce” Recipe From Claudia Roden – For...
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...
View ArticlePaul’s Da Burger Joint – New York’s Biggest Burger? Bite! Eat! Repeat! Has...
Who Likes A Big Big BIG Burger? Well, I think I do, until sometimes big is just too big – or can that ever be the case when it comes to cheeseburgers like this? Welcome to Paul’s Da Burger Joint,......
View ArticleEating “Okonomiyaki” In Tokyo’s Kabuki-Cho District! Plus You Can Make It At...
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...
View ArticleHave You Seen “Vertical Lasagna?” I Ate It And Here’s Video Proof!
Yes, it’s “Vertical Lasagna!” Since I launched a separate blog all about food, I’ve cut back a bit here – but there are times like today where something is worth sharing and sharing an sharing some...
View Article“Love Burgers” And Bacon Roses! Here Are Tasty Valentine’s Day Recipes!
Ready For Valentine’s Day? Well I am, because I’m making bacon roses – and you can too! I found this on the great website “TheDailyBacon”…and they posted a recipe for how to win your lover’s heart –...
View ArticleA “Caviar-Topped Cheeseburger” From Dick’s Drive-In! How Did You Celebrate...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day With A Caviar-Topped Cheeseburger! This is exactly what you think it is. And I did it: Alex got a special Valentine’s Day treat this year: an iconic Dick’s Drive-In...
View ArticleClimbing Mountains, Drinking Wine and Making A “Cassatedde!” A Look Back At...
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! As some of you know, my wife Alex and I love to travel. And we love to eat local cuisine – so that is why I am staring intently at a “lava” recipe! How did we... Read More ›
View ArticleHave You Ever Eaten High Above Paris? Bite Into “Paris By Mouth” With...
I am sharing a delicious food adventure that took place at one of the world’s most iconic destinations: Sky-High Dining In Paris! It is, of course, one of the greatest structures ever made – and one of...
View ArticleHere Are Robbie’s Terrific Easter Animal Fondants! Check Out Her Culinary Art...
Hat’s Off To Robbie’s Incredible Culinary Art! Robbie Cheadle is a great blogger – oh and she finds time to be a bestselling Author and cook as well…here’s the latest food art she shared: “This month,...
View ArticleShameless Plug Alert! I Made “Orzo with Prawns, Tomato and Marinated Feta”...
This Is A “Shameless Plug” Alert! When I worked at E!, we had a segment called “shameless plug”, where a star had one minute to shameless promote anything they wanted…well I am doing it as well but you...
View ArticleVisiting Seinfeld’s Infamous “Soup Kitchen” In New York – With The VERY Testy...
“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...
View ArticleAn 18 Course Meal On A “Floating” Restaurant? Who Wants To Join Me In Norway?...
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......
View ArticleHave Your Eaten A “Juicy Lucy” Burger? Here’s The Recipe!
What’s A “Juicy Lucy” – And Why Don’t I Have One? Don’t worry, it’s a question I had as well – until I discovered the story of this legendary burger from Minnesota! I shared this a few weeks ago on......
View ArticleThe Bizarre “Chef’s Kiss” Dish! Here Are Dining Disasters And Cliffhanging...
This story begins and ends with this “Chef’s Kiss.” This was a real dish served at Bros restaurant in Lecce, Italy. A mold of the Chef’s mouth, filled with foam, and you were asked to slurp it out of...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2024: Honoring Those Who Sacrifice With Family And Food…
Honoring Those Who Have Sacrificed For Our Freedom… I always lead this story with a reiteration of what Memorial Day means in America: it’s a day to honor those men and women who sacrificed their lives...
View ArticlePickle-Stuffed Cookies! Secret Olive Sauce Cheeseburgers! Here’s What I’ve...
What Have I Been Eating? Well, thanks for asking. Quite a bit, actually – and while this burger you see above is a basic, 6 ingredient bite of goodness, from here it has gotten more complicated…first,...
View ArticleMy Week Of French Cooking! Provencal Villages and Patricia Wells Recipes Are...
The Magical Beauty Of Provence At Night! There is nothing better in the world than saying goodnight in a magical place…especially when you are there to celebrate – like we did! As we embark on another...
View ArticleParis Summer Olympic Games Are Almost Here! Celebrating The City Of Lights...
Welcome Back To Paris, City Of Lights! Behold Paris at night. It is one of the most magical cities in the world. Everywhere you turn, the city offers a explosion of light and timeless beauty…this is...
View ArticleThe Eiffel Tower’s Incredible Olympic Light Show! Here’s Video! Celebrating...
Welcome To The Summer Olympic Games In Paris! As you can see, the Eiffel Tower is aglow with the 2024 Summer Olympic Games…my wife Alex and I were there leading up to the opening night spectacular and...
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