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If you really want TRUE, authentic Chinese food here in America You’ll need to pay careful attention to John Mariani’s story about dining with a Chinese-American friend who speaks the language! There’s some important tips here–even though it may not work for everyone! Let us know what you think! For more on John Mariani go … Read more
Would you give up the convenience of your smart phone for the simplicity of an old-school land line telephone? Not even for a “Princess” Phone? Baby Boomer, Bill Jordan, discusses the pros and cons of the phones of the past –including having to keep a Rolodex of phone numbers! You’ll get a kick out of … Read more
This is Part 6 of OUR SPECIAL SERIES with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco as he reveals his ‘TOP 3’ favorite films in different genres from the Hollywood Studio Era of 1930 thru 1967. Manny has narrowed his master list to 1,000 films from which he will choose 10 genres — and the top 3 in … Read more
For details about food, travel and spirits, there’s none better than the publisher of the Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, John Mariani… who in this video introduces us to the BIBLE on Whisky! With 500 distilleries profiled, The World Atlas of Whisky 3rd Ed. by David Broom, is certainly the go-to book as Mariani Explains. You’ll be … Read more
Is it a fool’s game to think you can revisit the neighborhood of your past? Things change–and not always for the better! Bill Jordan is like a lot of Baby Boomers, he wants m to relive some of the past…but Art and John do not necessarily see revisiting your childhood neighborhoods as a positive experience! … Read more
This is Part 5 of OUR SPECIAL SERIES with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco as he reveals his ‘TOP 3’ favorite films in different genres from the Hollywood Studio Era of 1930 thru 1967. Manny has narrowed his master list to 1,000 films from which he will choose 10 genres — and the top 3 in … Read more
As a well respected food and travel writer, John Mariani, knows the ins and outs of the Restaurant/Dining industry and keeps us abreast of trends, and professionals who make the food and hospitality business a joy for consumers. In this video he addresses the rumor that gourmet chefs are abandoning their restaurants– a trend John … Read more
Are you old enough to remember folding maps? Do you miss them or do you prefer the modern GPS on your phone with a voice? Bill Jordan sees the best of both worlds but John and Art may not agree! Are you old enough to remember folding maps? Do you miss them or do you … Read more
This is Part 4 of OUR SPECIAL SERIES with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco as he reveals his ‘TOP 3’ favorite films in different genres from the Hollywood Studio Era of 1930 thru 1967. Manny has narrowed his master list to 1,000 films from which he will choose 10 genres — and the top 3 in … Read more
A popular appetizer often considered a very special dish, Carpaccio is not just a thin slice of beef with spices and garnish. In Fact, as world renowned Food & Travel Writer, John Mariani, explains it doesn’t even have to be beef! Your mouth will water at the ingredients as well as the fascinating history of … Read more