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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!"

• Celebrating Hollywood’s Iconic Watering Hole! The History Of “Musso & Frank” Restaurant!

  By johnrieber on May 4, 2025 • ( 14 )

  

  Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Is 105 Years Young! Time to raise an ice cold Martini glass to Musso & Frank – Hollywood’s oldest and most iconic restaurant – with the best Martini in town as well! I am… Read More ›

• My Wife’s Favorite One Pot Pasta EVER! Here’s The Recipe That Blew Her Away!

  By johnrieber on May 2, 2025 • ( 16 )

  

  Behold My Wife’s Favorite Pasta Dish Of All Time! I know, not blown away by the photo, are you? That’s OK, I wasn’t either – but when Alex took a bite, her face lit up and she said these words:… Read More ›

• Biting Down On “National Burger Month!” From Hamburger America To Burger Beast – A Worldwide Celebration!

  By johnrieber on May 1, 2025 • ( 8 )

  

  Time To Bite Into “National Burger Month!” I love celebrating America’s national sandwich – the burger! Yes, it’s a month to celebrate for sure, and I plan to make a “subtle” cheeseburger like this one: As you guessed, this post… Read More ›

• Do You Love Bermuda Coconut Conch Chowder? My “Scungilli” Recipe Two Ways!

  By johnrieber on April 30, 2025 • ( 10 )

  

  Who Loves “Scungilli In A Can?” Well I do of course, because when I was shopping in a great New York Italian deli, I found this one and bought it! Oh, and just so you know: A conch is a type… Read More ›

• Do You “Zoodle?” Here Are Great Zucchini Noodle Recipes – Thanks To Stanley Tucci!

  By johnrieber on April 29, 2025 • ( 4 )

  

  Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when I saw this photo: Yes, Actor / Author Stanley Tucci is a “Zoodler” – and my wife Alex has met him several times and they always talk food!… Read More ›

• Want “Conveyor Belt Sushi” – At Home? Here’s How To Do It!

  By johnrieber on April 28, 2025 • ( 9 )

  

  Have You Tried Conveyor Belt Sushi? These incredible conveyor belt sushi bars are popular in Tokyo, and are expanding all over the world as well: I’ve had it many times in Tokyo, and one of the restaurants had a “Double… Read More ›

• Who Misses KFC’s “Double Down Dogs?” I Do! Here’s What It Is And Why We Need It Back!

  By johnrieber on April 27, 2025 • ( 10 )

  

  Have You Ever “Doubled Down” at KFC? This is one of the greatest “food mashups”, thanks to KFC, which not only excels in the world of fried chicken, but has a history of doing fun food creations like this…more in… Read More ›

• My Love Of “Bacon-Wrapped” Food…With Recipes!

  By johnrieber on April 25, 2025 • ( 9 )

  

  “Can You Add Bacon To My Order”? If that is the first thing you ask your server when ordering a meal, then I have a culinary adventure for you! First, smell what I’m cooking: Yes, there is nothing better than… Read More ›

• Tired Of Leftovers? Time For “Larder Dining” With Smoked Salmon Chowder!

  By johnrieber on April 24, 2025 • ( 11 )

  

  Cupboards Full? Let’s Clean Them Out Deliciously! I found this photo online – a food cupboard stuffed with things we all seem to never get around to using…and it’s just as bad here: My wife’s Mom made a list once… Read More ›

• Have You Heard The Sound Of A “Chop Cheese?” The Story Of A Legendary NY Sandwich!

  By johnrieber on April 23, 2025 • ( 8 )

  

  Who Wants A Chop Cheese? Time to explore some of New York’s greatest “hand held” food! This “chop cheese” is a NY neighborhood favorite, named because of the “chop chop” sound as it is cooked – and it is delicious!… Read More ›