Experiencing Mystic Pizza
It’s a movie with a cult following, based on a pizza place that really exists. This humble little pizza joint on the main drag of Mystic’s downtown shopping district grabbed […]
Category Archives: Tasty Eats
Tony Packo’s: M*A*S*H, Hot Dogs & Celebrity Buns
I never thought I’d write about hot dogs for the 4th time, but when in Toledo… Truth be told, I’m not a fan of hot dogs. When I do eat […]
I Just Went to Wuhan — from Home!
I have just discovered a website that makes me feel like I’m actually doing a little travel right from the comfort of my chaise! It’s a dream come true! During […]
Nepal Next?
The world is a strange, strange place these days. The effect and surrealism of the global pandemic seems like the stuff of pulp fiction. Something based on the possibility of […]
The Big Oyster
Lowcountry Oysters If you travel to South Carolina, you’re going to encounter oysters. They are essential to the culture there and are pervasive in so many different ways. Luckily, I […]
Gullah Heritage – South Carolina
Kumbayah In Gullah, that means “come by here.” In Hilton Head, South Carolina, that’s just what we did. Who are the Gullah? Most of you have probably never even heard […]
The Latvian Element Food Tour
During my time in Riga, I was fortunate to experience The Latvian Element’s soft opening of their Food, Glorious Food Tour. Our guide, Darta, could not have been more charming. […]
A Medieval Feast at Olde Hansa
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States. Mouths and stomachs all over the nation are preparing to feast on turkey and gravy, stuffing, rolls, cranberry jelly, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, […]
Cabbie’s Choice – Cafe Leningrad
Cabs in Latvia I should begin by telling you that I landed in Riga at 11:00pm along with four other jets at the same time. The tiny airport was more […]
Chop Suey at Pekin Noodle Shop
Have you ever had chop suey? If you’re under 40, you’ve probably never even heard of it. When I was growing up, there were very few Chinese restaurants in my […]
