The Hurricane Grotto in Key West- a Safe Place
It’s hurricane season again and since Florida and especially Key West gets their share of storms, it’s nice to know the place where locals go.…
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Dinner at Ralphs–Ralph Lauren’s New York City Polo Bar
The toughest reservation to get in the city is the Polo Bar, but let’s begin with the man. He didn’t just sell clothes he sold…
New York City’s Legendary Old Town Bar
Back in the ’70s when I lived in New York City, I would hang out at the Old Town Bar on 18th Street between Broadway…
Journey to the Schnebly Redlands Winery and Brewery in Homestead
Heading south on Route 1 for the Keys, you just might want to stop in Homestead, Florida on the edge of the Everglades for some…
Civil War History Buff Fun at Fort Clinch- Fernandina Beach
Nestled at the northernmost point of Amelia Island in Nassau County, Florida this historic structure overlooks the serene waters of Cumberland Sound, once a bustling…
Dog Days of Summer at the Hog’s Breath Saloon- Key West
On a quieter corner down from Duval Street, where the air carries equal parts salt and live guitar, sits the legendary Hog’s Breath Saloon– a…
The Transformation of the World Trade Center PATH Station in Lower Manhattan
The World Trade Center PATH station, a key part of Lower Manhattan’s transit landscape, has a long and transformative history, deeply tied to New York…
Savor Italian Culture at Eataly: Your Go-To Spot in NYC and Beyond
Eataly, a global network of Italian food marketplaces, was founded in 2007 by Oscar Farinetti, a former electronics entrepreneur turned culinary visionary. The concept was…
Lewis Howard Latimer the Inventor of the Incandescent Light Bulb, and More!
🔦 The Invention of the Incandescent Light Bulb Not the first inventor: Lewis Howard Latimer did not invent the very first light bulb (that credit…
Discover Printemps: NYC’s Spectacular New Department Store
My wife went to NYC a month or three ago with a friend and came back with stories of an amazing new department store she…