Virtual Gourmet

It may seem that Italian restaurants outnumber those offering French Cuisine, But international food and travel writer, John Mariani, gives plenty of examples of great FRENCH Restaurants which still command respect!  For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM at https://wvox.com/shows/almost-golden/ Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com … Read more

As a world traveler, food and travel writer, John Mariani is on the lookout for destinations with great food and culture…and ones hopefully not over crowded with fellow tourists. In this video he reports on one such spot, Messina, Italy. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost … Read more

As a writer, John Mariani, is both a novelist and reporter, editing the free weekly food and travel newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet. Naturally, the early examples of A.I. showing a computer can credibly imitate intelligent writing – even creative writing – have him concerned. Should all creative people worry? As a consumer of information (fiction … Read more

Noted Food and Travel Writer, John Mariani, explains how and why he profiles the important people of the food and wine world including interviews and obituaries — all of which happily punctuate his free newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on … Read more

Everyone loves Spaghetti…and we LOVE a great tomato sauce! World traveler and Food writer, John Mariani shares the secret behind the famous San Marzano Tomatoes and WHY these are very special. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM at https://wvox.com/shows/almost-golden/ Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com … Read more

The “Hemingway Bar’ in the Paris Ritz is legendary but how much is true? Did Papa H. imbibe there? Is that really his typewriter in the corner? And who is the man behind all memorabilia? Travel writer, food critic and author, John Mariani takes us behind the scenes and into history then–and now! For more … Read more

Today Is Paris affordable? Today? After Covid? Is the haute cuisine of this food mecca worth it? Time change as food and travel writer John Mariani explains…which is why you need to watch this update on eating in Paris in 2024! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, … Read more

Are “Spiced” Rums new? Innovative? Or a rip-off? Food and travel author, John Mariani address not only Spiced Rum but Rums in general –including some historical perspective you’ll find fascinating! For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM at https://wvox.com/shows/almost-golden/ Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com ​ … Read more

Behind the popularity of a hit TV Series “FEUD: Capote vs the Swans” lies the real story of high society doyennes set in a top NY restaurant of the 1960s. As a writer and food critic, John Mariani gives a historical perspective to both the characters and the prevailing social atmosphere. An interesting look at … Read more

La Grenouille closes! The End of Haute Cuisine? When the vaunted La Grenouille restaurant closed in NYC in 2023 many culinary savants thought it was the end of fine dining in America. Food and travel writer, John Mariani, editor of the weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, explains why that is not the case. For more … Read more