Red, White, and Blue Hill
Blue Hill, for me, began in my imagination. I was finishing school at CIA, it was summertime, and the Hudson Valley was at the height of it’s splendor. Cool breezes brushed the tall grasses sent ripples off the river which would shimmer brilliantly in the late afternoon sun. I was in love with the place and […]
Italian Fast Food, but Not So Fast
I am very lucky that my family and I were able to go on a trip to Italy together back in 2004. We traveled from Rome to Tuscany and along they way got to enjoy the countryside and some of the fast food offered at gas station convenient stores. I know from traveling as a […]
What’s Life Without a Sauna?
Somehow it took us about two years of living in New York City to find the Spa Castle. A hidden spot in Collage Point, Queens there lies a wonderful place full of peace and wonder. A three-story building that comes with it’s own shuttle bus running every hour from Flushing, Queens. This Korean style spa […]
I Found a Sushi!
To think a few years back when I had only just started dating Brian, we went to Josie in New York City for restaurant week. It was a very hip scene the likes I don’t know that I had ever seen. Here I had my first taste of sushi, a tuna roll, a huge piece […]
Da Bomb!
Bridge and tunnel cops, firemen, paramedics, workers from the industrial area that borders north Astoria in Queens, New York: do want to eat what these guys eat for lunch every day? If the answer is yes, than the Sandwich King of Astoria is the place for you! Maybe it’s because the guy ahead of you is […]
Good Morning Astoria
Living in New York City can be a rush. There is always something to do and some where to be. It can be hard to remember that I am young and here to experience something new. Living in Astoria, Queens helps me slow down and enjoy what my area has to offer, not just get all caught up […]
Eating In Queens
When you say to someone who lives in New York City “I live in Queens”, the expression on their face does not read; “wow, that is so cool!” The common perception is that Queens is the working class, family oriented borough of foreigners; which is exactly what makes it such a great place to eat. Queens, […]
Woody Guthrie Had It Right
Long ago the famous folksinger Woody Guthrie described America as a pasture of plenty. It’s a wonderful expression and while it certainly includes farms and fields, there’s more to it. It’s about the idea that we have a common bond, that everyone is part of something, that we have a society which is inclusive and […]
The Best of Bermuda
Is Bermuda on the road? Not quite, but it’s closer to the East Coast than Phoenix or Denver and has more water to boot. If you go to Bermuda the #1 place to see is the famous Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) in Hamilton. A world-class museum in terms of collections and design, it offers […]
Places We’ve Been
Staring in May 2010 we began a tour of the United States, Canada and Europe in an effort to find new cuisines, tastes, places and people. Everywhere we went we found much to enjoy and what could possibly be better than traveling together, seeking out great places and food? This trip has really opened our […]