One of America’s great cities has fallen on hard times–and not just because of COVID-19. Food and Travel expert, John Mariani of The Virtual Gourmet, knows Detroit well and had what might be called an update. There are hopeful signs, he says, but still lots to be desired. John clearly loves the city and it’s … Read more
Veteran Food and Travel writer, John Mariani of the Virtual Gourmet newsletter (free), says we don’t have to give up all travel due to COVID-19. He recommends that if you’re like him you’ll want to stay off airplanes but don’t miss out on all the great destinations you can reach in a day by car! … Read more
With a new round of restrictions on restaurants due to COVID-19 many places are allowed only to serve food outside. That’s a problem for restaurants which don’t already have a patio so we’ve seen establishments spread to serve food in the spaces and parking lots right outside their door. Is this good or bad? What … Read more
Writer John Mariani has been writing professionally about Food and Travel–and much more –for well over 20 years. As a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ he has gained a new following for his commentary on food and wine but because the reaction to COVID-19 virus has greatly limited travel of all sorts, he’s been … Read more
Food and Travel writer, John Mariani talks with Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman about the idea of developing a more sophisticated palate to increase you enjoyment of wine. Despite his extensive knowledge of wine, the author simplifies the process of finding wine you love and offers an easy way to get started … Read more
Based on his article in Mariani’s Virtual Gourmet newsletter, Food and Travel writer John Mariani shares three of the ten important caveats surrounding wine. The regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ smashes popular myths that waste your time and/or money when it comes to enjoying wine. This is a must see for anyone ever intimidated … Read more
As a professional Food and Travel writer, who is also a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2, John Mariani has logged millions of miles reporting on the best restaurants and cuisine in hundreds of cities around the world. But as a native New Yorker, he recognizes that NYC hosts not only a cornucopia of haute … Read more
Yes, we love food–including pizza–and yes, romance often revolves around subtle, sensual acts like eating….Which is one reason why John Mariani, the noted Food and Travel writer and contributor to Celebrating Act 2™, chose to do a romantic novel, entitled Love & Pizza. In this video he speaks with John and Art about the adventure … Read more
As America is a land of immigrants, so too our cuisine is as varied and diverse as our population’s origins. Who doesn’t eat pizza or Chinese take-out or enjoy a Greek salad (among other ethnic cuisines) now and then? Food and Travel writer John Mariani, Editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, is a considerable food … Read more
Like John Coleman, co-founder of Celebrating Act 2™, many of us wine drinkers may know what we like but don’t know how to navigate the information on the label of better wines–especially foreign wines. We often fly blind in choosing a new wine. Food and Travel critic, John Mariani, the editor of The Virtual Gourmet … Read more