At the end of Caroline Street, on a quiet road near a marina in Key West, you will find one of the best restaurants in all of the Keys. The sweet aroma of fresh cornbread, sizzling steaks, and grilled seafood practically beckons me from the warm winds blowing through the palm fronds. It can only come from Pepe’s Cafe, the oldest eatery in Key West. While it...
Fans of this blog probably already know how much I love the land down under. From the people, the animals, the sports fans, and the food, I am very fond of Australia. And lately, I’ve noticed how New York City has been embracing the flavors and tastes of this exotic land. From the meat pies at the Tuck Shop in lower Manhattan, to the dishes and vibe at The...
Fans of this blog probably are aware of my gastronomic encounter with the legendary Primanti’s Bros. Sandwich in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The epic, overstuffed sandwich that is capicola, cheese, cole slaw, fries, and tomato on Italian bread was indeed a meal unlike anything else. One might assume it is one-of-a-kind. It just so happens, however, that just...
On my last night in Sydney, the Gotsis family took me for one last meal in the city that I had grown to love over the last 16 days. They picked a rather lovely Chinese restaurant in Sydney’s Chinatown neighborhood. The Golden Century became the setting for our tearful goodbye. A brisk walk down Sussex Street with Rachel, Bill, Isaac, and Charlotte stood...
Sydney, Australia might be the last place on Earth you’d expect to find quality Italian cooking. Oh wait, there is the Olive Garden. Never mind! Believe it or not, I found a most authentic Italian eatery, tucked away in a tiny suburb of Sydney, where I found myself awash in some of the finest pasta this side of Naples! Or Long Island, but close enough! In...
Pubs and bars are very, very common sight throughout the land down under. And one of my favorite eateries I encountered during my second visit to Australia was the Ettamogah Pub near Blacktown, in the area of Western Sydney. An excellent example of Australian cuisine, served in an atmosphere that any hardcore footy fan or bushie would be most proud of! I had just...
If you’re staying near Sydney’s Darling Harbour, odds are, you are going to have access to an excellent array of fine dining with an even finer view of the Sydney skyline, minus the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. But views aside, there are a plethora excellent restaurants ranging from rather cheap, to “empty your wallets!”, along with a...
Way back in the 1970’s, inside Studio 8H at 30 Rockerfeller Center in New York City, a larger than life comedian named John Belushi uttered one bizzare, yet memorable catchphrase: “Cheezeborger, Cheezeborger, Cheezeborger! No Pepsi, Coke! No Fries, Chips!” That was the greasy spoon Greek, Pete Dionasopolis uttering one of the most memorable...
If you are a student of Boston College, a die-hard BC Eagles fan, or a die-hard burger aficionado, odds are you are a devoted customer of the Eagles Deli. Located in the neighborhood of Brighton, just down the road from Boston College, Eagles Deli does deli food and hamburgers, like nobody else in Boston. Eagles Deli features a well-stocked menu of diner items...
I have found a beautiful oasis in the heart of midtown Manhattan. A place that makes me feel homesick for my other favorite place on Earth. No, not Disney World or Cedar Point. A place where kangaroos are on money, rugby fans revel, and coffee is served strong with a cube of lamington. A place where there’s a Safeway on the corner and a Woolworth’s...