Food and travel writer, John Mariani, publisher of the weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, never holds back on his opinion about food or service. When it comes to his favorite cocktails he’s easily frustrated by bartenders who can’t make the classics –or anything other than pour beer! He acknowledges not all venues cater to the … Read more
Will slipping the maitre d a tip get you a better table? Is it myth or is there any truth to this urban legend? World traveler, restaurant critic and publisher of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, John Mariani delves into the issue and reveals the actual facts–which you may not like! Get ready! He tells it … Read more
Besides running his free weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, and writing books, John Mariani also does a weekly radio show. He discusses how it has changed to become more eclectic and yet keep all the fun and intellectual inquisitiveness he has been know for. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to … Read more
Not only the publisher of the weekly (Free) newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani is the author of more than a dozen books. One of his most important (now in its 5th printing) is the impressive Encyclopedia Of American Food & Drink. Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 help point out the wide variety … Read more
With changes in the oceans, pollution, over fishing and climate change among other issues, the question arises about just how sustainable our seafood sources really are. Food and Travel writer and publisher of The Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, John Mariani, updates John and Art of Celebrating Act 2 and discusses world and industry influences including farming … Read more
Food writer, author, Publisher of The Virtual Gourmet, and world traveler, John Mariani, continues his stories and advice about visiting Ireland with this video about Galway. If you’re looking for a manageable size city filled with Irish charm and great food, Galway is for you. Among other things, he discusses with Art and John of … Read more
World traveler, John Mariani, discusses the state of Airline travel today–mid year 2022– and it’s not good. He goes through some of the historic mistakes airlines made as well as the unfortunate consequences of the COVID pandemic. His well-informed opinions are balanced with commentary on how the airlines can improve. For more on John Mariani … Read more
Our world class traveler, John Mariani, publisher of the Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, knows how to enjoy the best any city has to offer. In this video John takes us for a tour of some of Dublin’s TOP spots for fine dining–equal to any cuisine in the world. You may not be able to enjoy every … Read more
In previous shows, John Mariani has shared secrets of the best hotels and restaurants in one of his favorite cities, Dublin, Ireland. Now, Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 impose on him to describe some of his favorite things to do in the town. Turns out, Dublin is a great walking city with many … Read more
Is everything they say about KOBE Beef true? And what’s Wagyu ? Why is it so expensive…and what are we really getting? In this video John Mariani tell the TRUTH about Kobe and Wagyu and blows up the myth that all beef labeled Kobe is from Japan! If you love fine steak, you’ll need to … Read more