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I love great food, interesting books, fascinating travel, outrageous movies, and bacon, especially when it sits on top of a great cheeseburger!
I work in entertainment - and I have been lucky enough to interview some really talented Artists - that guides my posts: interesting and provocative movies, music, social media and of course, food, since I believe strongly in the maxim, "everyone eats!"
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A Big 100th Birthday To The “Feast Of San Gennaro!” New York’s Little Italy Food Fest Up Close!
Happy 100th Birthday To Little Italy’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” A very happy “100” to this incredible festival going on in New York’s Little Italy neighborhood – I will explain the history and of course, the food! What a way… Read More ›
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Celebrating “National Cheeseburger Day” At Hamburger America + “Burger Beast” Has Special Deals For You!
Bite Down On “National Cheeseburger Day” 2026! Well, what a day of celebration indeed! Today is your day to celebrate “all things cheeseburger”, and I happen to be in the place where some of the best in the world are… Read More ›
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Mama DePandi Inspired Me To Make “Mixed Berries Salami Pasta!” Here’s The “Fried Matchstick Salami” Recipe!
Ready For A Unique Take On Pasta – With Salami Matchsticks? I like to try new things all the time – especially when I am given a unique product to cook with – like this! Mixed Berries Salami! Yes this… Read More ›
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“Dinner And A Movie” With Clint Eastwood! A Legendary Restaurant Serves Up Sardines – And Shocks!
Welcome To The Sardine Factory! That’s my wife Alex standing next to me at the entrance to one of the California’s most unique restaurants – made even more iconic by being part of a classic Clint Eastwood film! This edition… Read More ›
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“Fried Zucchini Pasta” Anyone? Plus Leftover Avocado, Lemon And Sausage – Here’s The Recipe…
Who Has Leftovers? Well, the answer is simple: we all do! So when I found myself with an eclectic collection of leftover ingredients – including zucchini, sausage, avocado and mozzarella cheese, I decided to make one of my favorite dishes… Read More ›
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Celebrating Casa Vega! Bite Down On 70 Years Of Show Biz Royalty!
Celebrating An Iconic Restaurant’s 70th Birthday! Welcome to Sherman Oaks California, just over the hill from Hollywood…where the iconic Mexican restaurant Casa Vega turns 70 years old today! Pour yourself a Margarita – they make a delicious one – and… Read More ›
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I Made A “Very Wet” Francesinha Sandwich From Lisbon…Get Ready To Pour It On!
How Social Media Led Me Down A “Francesinha” Rabbit Hole.. I made a recipe for the first time recently, I did it because of social media. Here’s how it all began: the above photo was shared by my friend Stephen….here… Read More ›
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Cooking Basque! I Make Chef José Pizarro’s “Tortilla de Bacalao” Recipe – Here It Is!
Have You Eaten A “Tortilla de Bacalao”? I found this photo online – it’s a salt cod tortilla, and as a lover of “all things cod”, I decided to tackle a cod recipe from one of the great Spanish Chefs!… Read More ›
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The Joyful Culinary Gem “Capitaine” Is New York’s New “Seafood Tavern!”
Who’s Hungry – For A “Caviar Sandwich?” Well, I sure was – and a new “seafood tavern” in New York served it up to me – here’s my review of the newly opened “Capitaine” in New York’s west village! The… Read More ›
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A Broccoli Leek Gratin For Fall…Some Healthy Vegetable Recipes!
Healthy Recipes For Fall! This is a “sprouting broccoli and leek gratin”…from a terrific cookbook I was told about – and how did I happen upon it? My blogging friend Jo Tracey has a great blog where she writes about… Read More ›
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