“We’re #1!” isn’t what McDonald’s needs now for publicity. After being the source of embarrassment in the documentary “Super Size Me” and one of the possible links to America’s obesity problem, the Double Arches have now been named as the source for “The Worst Breakfast You Can Eat.” According to a study from The State…
It’s low-key. It’s highly sophisticated. It’s got a dramatic pool terrace, a bunch of private cabañas, and a well-known blue on blue restaurant for outdoor dining. It’s the Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills –– a welcome alternative to nearby shopping boutiques, galleries and more –– compared to other luxury hotels in western Los Angeles that are…
In the 1970s, fondue parties were the rage. You’d invite people over to dip bread or ham chunks into bubbling hot cheddar cheese. Or you’d put chicken, shrimp or steak on a fork and place it in boiling oil. Dessert was fruit dipped into melted chocolate. It was fun then and it’s even more fun…
“All Business Class and Low Fares, Too” touts the slogan for Maxjet Airways with luxury transatlantic service between New York, Washington and London’s Stansted Airport. And from now to June 2, you can fly for only US$1,000/£575 round-trip, including taxes and fees. Sounds like it truly is luxurious: • Great pre-departure lounges; • Gourmet in-flight…
If you’re looking for unusual ice cream flavors, try The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory in New York’s Chinatown. It features a Black Sesame ice cream, as well as other exotic flavors like Avocado, Wasabi and Taro, plus Oreo Cookie, Butter Pecan and Mint Chip. Check out their funky Web site. A: 65 Bayard Street…
OK, this is sick. But it’s pretty darn funny, too… In the 6,300-person village of Milford, Michigan, 30 miles NW of Detroit, the Hoffa Cupcakes at the 80-year-old Milford Baking Co. restaurant are selling like hotcakes. For just 95¢ each, you get a chocolate cupcake, candy sprinkles that look like dirt, and a green plastic…
I spent a summer as a Soda Jerk in a Fisherman’s Wharf ice cream shop during college. (Some have dropped the “soda” when they address me, but that’s another story…) Anyway, it taught me the difference between great ice cream and iced crap. Now, there’s a new so-called superfood that’s available as a low-fat, non-dairy…
Since 1978, four-course Early Bird Dinners (5-6pm) for just $15.95 and four-course Prix Fixe meals for only $23.00 have helped Christophe Restaurant Francais carve out a nice niche for itself as a country bistro amid a landscape of Italian, Japanese, Thai, Mexican and other ethnic restaurants. I dined here often 15 years ago when I…
If you can’t fly for 19 hours from California to New Zealand to sample the wines, don’t worry. The Hotel Bel-Air, that Mobil five-star award winner, is bringing the best of New Zealand wines to you. Celebrate with the LA hipster crowd at 6:30pm on June 8 at a special fifth annual culinary event and…
Don’t you just love summer? The smell of barbeques, family reunions, warm weather, and of course, baseball. One of my favorite things about summer is the outdoor concerts, festivals, and parades. The editors of MSN have composed a list of must see attractions for the summer. Choices include spending an evening at New York Central…
I once did a scuba dive off the shores of eastern Florida, to see a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud that had been sunk with much Palm Beach panache to become an artificial reef. But it looked like any other rusted car and could have just as well been a Chevy or a Ford. Now, the…
On a daily basis, the Grand Lido Negril Resort and Spa is one swanky Jamaican joint as a world-acclaimed destination and the flagship of the SuperClubs fleet of Super-Inclusive Resorts. But with six classic restaurants and renowned master chefs, the Grand Lido elevates itself annually during the 7th Annual Epicurean Escape, presented with Food &…