What can we expect for year 2022 when it comes to food, drink and restaurants? Food & Travel writer and publisher of the newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani foretells what’s on the horizon. It’s an interesting take on our society and culture in the age of a pandemic…and an educated look ahead! For more … Read more
Food and Travel expert, John Mariani, publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet” newsletter wants truth in advertising from chefs and restaurateurs as well as everyone else. The too-frequent claim that a chef ‘Buys Only the Best” ingredients is on it’s face, ludicrous. John discusses true quality and availability for fine dining establishments and the kinds of … Read more
As a veteran wine and food writer, John Mariani, publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet” newsletter keeps abreast of wine production all around the world. In this video he reports that Global Warming has actually had an effect on vineyards and can be expected to continue. The details are fascinating and his explanation easy to understand. … Read more
You don’t have to be a foreigner to be shocked at the difference in prices–and culture– in America’s large cities! International Food and Travel writer and publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet”, John Mariani discusses how America’s largest Cities in many ways have their own culture–and can be surprising to visiting Americans as well as foreigners! … Read more
It is almost universally accepted that the Hamburger is America’s favorite food! John Mariani takes us through the good and bad of the burger along with a fascinating historical journey to look at our beef (or other ingredients) patties. In search of the perfect burger? You gotta watch this! For more on John Mariani go … Read more
The Restaurant & The Actor Our virtual Gourmet promises more than a restaurant review in this video. In discussing the popular actor, Chazz Palminteri and his self named restaurants, John Mariani leads us inside the workings of that whole celebrity restaurant trend, how it works and why it sometimes fails. The restaurants in this case … Read more
Despite having been published in newspapers and top magazines internationally for decades, as well as his own popular online newsletter, “The VIrtual Gourmet,” and appearing as a regular expert in streaming video for Celebrating Act 2™, John Mariani recently started his own radio show! It airs weekly on a local Westchester County, NY station and … Read more
Whether it’s a holiday get together, a dinner among friends or a special occasion, It’s always a good idea to bring a gift for the host or hostess. John Mariani knows some of the social pitfalls awaiting those guests who may be unaware or uncaring and offers many excellent ideas in this video. You don’t … Read more
No one appreciates the legendary excellent taste in food and adult beverages of 007 than the Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani. Not only a fan of the original books by Ian Fleming but of the long running movie series, At the urging of John Coleman and Art Kirsch of Celebrating Act 2™, John analyses both the … Read more
OK, Sure, Buffalo wings originated in Buffalo–but Which restaurant? And what’s the story behind them? The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, takes us for a culinary tour of the USA to all the original places responsible for classic American fare such as CheeseSteak, the PoBoy; Irish Coffee; Bananas Foster; Boston Cream Pie and more. Filled with … Read more