Rochester, New York’s third biggest city, is known for a number of things: bitter winters, Eastman Kodak, white hot dogs (I call them albino dogs), garbage plates (more on that in a later posting), and summer festivals including the Clothesline Festival. But the city is also known for its many nearby farms. Just a 20-minute…
It has been called one of the most unique restaurants in the world. It’s glamourous. It’s fabulous. It’s been in existence for over 60 years. It’s been the showcase for a long list of legendary executive chefs. And it’s bookable for groups of up to 12 on a very limited basis. The Krug Room, located…
Imagine this: you fly half-way around the world to get to a secluded spot for your honeymoon. But a few steps away, there’s another celeb couple sunning and funning themselves. That’s what Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban discovered this week as Eva Longoria and Tony Parker were also trying to avoid the paparazzi at the…
From my friends at Edge Management in Los Angeles comes this Press Release: Nicky Hilton to Open Boutique Hotels With Help From Designers. “LOS ANGELES – Nicky Hilton grew up in the Waldorf Tower, so it’s only fitting that her next design venture is a chain of boutique hotels called Nicky O, the first of…
Worried about this ache or that pain? Doesn’t it always seem that no one else has ever had the over-the-counter-drug resistant cold you’ve just acquired? I’m starting to believe that we can actually cure ourselves of the many illnesses that seem to plague our society. All it takes is a bit of self control, creativity,…
Take a heritage building in Mitte, the center of Berlin. Let a few British architects loose on it. Add white and muted Chinese green colours, polished concrete or bleached wooden floors. Set the bar low on prices for its 72 apartments. What do you get? You get Lux 11, a tre popular, high style, long-stay…
There was an email joke about a year ago that it actually could cost seniors less to travel on cruises around the world than to pay for an assisted living facility. After all, where else can you get three to six incredible meals a day, 24-hour room service, medical care, movies, live entertainment, games, gambling,…
Some call them Chinese tamales. Some call them Rice Dumplings. Some call them a meal in one bite. But once you try a zongzi, you’ll call it delicious. Read this story by Olivia Wu of the SF Chronicle, whose mother “made the most heavenly zongzi which I remember from my childhood in Thailand. Her Shanghai-style…
I’ve been to chocolate, fondue, burrito and noodle restaurants. But here’s one that only offers all types of macaroni and cheese, served in skillets based on how hungry you are. At S’MAC (Sarita’s Macaroni & Cheese) in the East Village, you can get a small skillet (nosh), a medium (major munch) or a humungous one…
My daughter Sara and I made this for some friends a few nights ago in about 5 minutes. You start with a bundt Angel Food Cake (can be store bought), slice it in half horizontally with a thread. Take off the top cake layer. Add a layer of sliced vanilla or chocolate chip from a…
We all know the dangers of going to the beach in Florida. Between the sharks biting and being exposed to sun or wind burn, you’ve got to be careful. But here’s a new twist… On Tuesday, a beach patrol officer in Daytona Beach, Florida, actually drove at 2.5 mph over the shoulder and hip of…
Hmmmmmm. There’s nothing more delicious on a hot summer day than a fruit-topped cheesecake. This recipe has been in my family for a few generations. We love it because it’s easy to make. It’s no bake so it won’t heat up the kitchen. And it’s so delicious, you’ll want to eat it before you serve…