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Dine as the Locals Do in North Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has the beautiful beaches, splendid sunrises, and dawn-catch seafood with one delightful difference: the Spring Break crowd doesn’t party here. This is just how the locals and discerning visitors like it. Think fine wines, not beer...
Restaurant Review: Mama Mia 44SW in NYC
Mama Mia 44SW has been a go-to Italian restaurant for me in Manhattan's theater district for decades. I often recommend it to friends because not only does the restaurant allow larger parties than many NYC establishments, but the prices are more reasonable than many...
Visions of Versions of Shakshuka
This past weekend, while paying a much-anticipated visit to a cousin whose daughter happens to have the exact same birthday as me (minus 40 years), we got to talking about the issue closest to our hearts - food, of course. She then happily shared her recipe for a...
Wines We Recently Enjoyed
We rounded up our group of tasters, known as “the gang of the usual suspects,” to try a number of wines. Some bottles were new to us; others were from beloved vineyards. They came from all over Europe, and the pricing ranged from under $20 to just under $500 per...
Restaurant Review: A New Visit to That Supper Club
A few months ago, we wrote about That Supper Club, a prix fixe set menu at a quirky restaurant with very good food in Park Ridge, New Jersey, a town near us. They change dishes on a seasonal basis, depending on what’s fresh and good on the market. They let us know...
Norway’s Jotunheimen National Park: The Land of the Giants
The remnants of winter still commanded the high peaks of Norway's Jotunheimen National Park, as though unwilling to be dislodged from the high ground. As days slowly grew longer, the surrounding land began to stir. Jagged, snow-capped mountains stretched before my...
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Dine as the Locals Do in North Myrtle Beach
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has the beautiful beaches, splendid sunrises, and dawn-catch seafood with one delightful difference: the Spring Break crowd doesn’t party here. This is just how the locals and discerning visitors like it. Think fine wines, not beer...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel & Spa Review: The Gainsborough, Bath Spa: A Historic Wellness Stay
I was in town for a look at the city’s celebrations surrounding Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary and staying at the Gainsborough Bath Spa in England. While the hotel’s buildings would have been around when Austen wrote her groundbreaking novels, they were not a hotel...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Restaurant Review: Mama Mia 44SW in NYC
Mama Mia 44SW has been a go-to Italian restaurant for me in Manhattan's theater district for decades. I often recommend it to friends because not only does the restaurant allow larger parties than many NYC establishments, but the prices are more reasonable than many...
Cruise & Sail
Captain Sandy’s Checklist to Prep Your Boat for Spring
If you own a boat, it's time to prep it for spring. Captain Sandra Yawn, star of Bravo’s "Below Deck Mediterranean," offers her checklist below to make sure you're all ready for the warmer weather. Captain Sandy is a world-renowned mega-yacht captain with more than 30...
Museums, Entertainment
Summer Broadway Preview: What Shows Should You See?
While I haven't seen every show currently on Broadway, I've seen most of them. In this article, I'll give you my honest opinion about the ones I've seen, but I'll only include the news shows. I won't discuss long-running shows like Hamilton or The Lion King. Here's my...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News & Advice – April 30, 2025
The world's busiest airport? According to Airports Council International (ACI) World, it's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which also won that "honor" last year. More potential tourist taxes. This time, it's Norway. A bill is being considered...