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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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Want A “Crab-Santhemum”? We Go “Off The Menu” At The Swan Oyster Depot In San Francisco!
Ready For Some “Seafood As Art?” What you see above is an incredibly delicious plate of “seafood as art” – a “Crab-Santhemum!” It’s just one of a number of wildly creative dishes from a legendary “hole in the wall” in… Read More ›
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Have You Tired New York’s “Singapore Street Food?” I Had The “Black Monster Sauce” From “Mr. Rice” – Here’s My Review!
Ready To Line Up For A Meal? That is the Halal Guys food cart – and that’s a line that goes for two blocks, with people patiently waiting for a meal. I will be reviewing my meal there soon, but… Read More ›
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Do You “Yakitori? How About “Mega-Yakitori?” My Favorite Flaming Finger Food!
Are You A Yakitori Fan? Well I am…here’s what I had in New York recently – note how it glistens on the skewer. Yakitori (Japanese: 焼き鳥, lit. ‘grilled bird’) is a Japanese type of skewered chicken. Its preparation involves attaching the… Read More ›
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Was “Salmon Sashimi Ramen” A Good Idea? Well, I Tried And Here’s The Recipe!
I love ramen. Whenever I eat at a restaurant, I invariably do this – stir in a poached egg if its part of the dish, mix everything together and then pull out some noodles as high as I can: Yes,… Read More ›
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Who’s Tried “Fish Veracruz?” I Did – And Here’s A Recipe You Will Love Too!
Behold A Bowl Of Lobster “Veracruz”! As with most delicious meals, this one began when my sister-in-law Cherie made my wife Alex some incredible Lobster Veracruz! Alex wanted me to know how good it was, which led me to make… Read More ›
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Katz’s Chaos! Why The New York Post Is Attacking This Iconic Deli!
Who Knew This Sandwich Could Be So Controversial? But that’s the world we live in: Katz’s Deli in New York has come under attack – for this sandwich! Behold A Katz Classic! Take some time to feast your eyes on… Read More ›
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It’s “National Slider Day!” Here Are Some Terrific “Bite Size” Burger Recipes!
Happy “National Slider Day!” I love sliders. Forget that grimace on my face – that’s a perfect slider: half the size of a normal cheeseburger, it allows three great bites and then done! As I show you all the ways… Read More ›
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Cooking With The Stars! I Made Stanley Tucci’s Ragu And Meatballs! Here’s The Recipe For The BKD Cookbook Club!
Dining With The Stars! Actor / Cookbook Author Stanley Tucci loves to talk about food – and I love to watch him do it! I’m telling you this because Jo’s terrific cookbook club asked us to cook with a celebrity… Read More ›
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Do You “Ceviche?” Then Get Ready To “Tiradito!” Here’s Chef Mimi’s Recipe!
When Is “Ceviche” Actually “Tiradito?” Well, it’s not a question I even knew to ask, but when Chef Mimi visited the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, she was served an incredible dish that I had to share! This was a starter called… Read More ›
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Vince Vaughn Celebrates The Legendary “Cooking Nonnas!” Their True Story Becomes A Star-Studded Film!
Nonna’s In The Kitchen! As a foodie, I love this story: a great restaurant on Staten Island is run by Grandmas – which keeps their family recipes alive for generations to come! Bravo Jody Scarvella, Owner Of Enoteca Maria On… Read More ›
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