January 6, 2026
The building later known as the Olympic Theater Concert Hall is located at 851 Prospect Avenue in the Longwood section of the Bronx. It opened in 1910 as the Prospect Theatre. The venue was built as a live performance house with seating for roughly 1,500 patrons. Early programming focused on vaudeville, stage plays, and touring […]
January 6, 2026
Loew’s Paradise Theatre opened on September 7, 1929, on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The building was designed by architect John Eberson. The auditorium followed the atmospheric style, with a painted sky ceiling, perimeter facades, and architectural detailing intended to simulate an outdoor Mediterranean courtyard. The theater seated approximately 3,800 patrons and included a […]
January 5, 2026
Loew’s Burnside Theatre stood on the northeast corner of East Burnside Avenue and Walton Avenue at 57 East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The site was developed during Loew’s early 1920s expansion into neighborhood theaters serving growing residential areas. The Burnside opened on January 31, 1924. Seating capacity varies by source, most often listed between […]
December 31, 2025
For over 120 years, Barbetta has been bringing the flavors of Italy to the heart of Manhattan with elegance and culinary authenticity. Barbetta holds the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in the theater district, the oldest Italian restaurant in New York and the oldest restaurant in the city owned by the same family […]
December 30, 2025
Just a short drive from U.S. Route 1, Cape Porpoise Harbor feels like stepping into an older, quieter version of coastal Maine. Lobster boats line the docks, traps are stacked along the pier, and weathered buildings lean into the sea breeze. It’s not polished or touristy — and that’s exactly the point. This small fishing […]
December 30, 2025
Just minutes off U.S. Route 1, Dock Square is the heart of Kennebunkport’s waterfront scene. Cobblestone paths, clapboard shops, and harbor views come together in a compact area that’s easy to explore on foot. It’s lively without feeling rushed, which is exactly what road-trippers hope to find when they pull off the highway. From ice […]
December 30, 2025
Right on U.S. Route 1 in Thomaston sits one of Maine’s most unexpected stops — the Maine State Prison Showroom. At first glance, it looks like a simple roadside shop. Step inside, and you’ll find beautifully crafted wooden furniture, home goods, and gifts, all made by inmates at the Maine State Prison just down the […]
December 30, 2025
If you’re driving Route 1 through Rockport and suddenly spot black-and-white cows grazing near the road, you’ve arrived at Aldermere Farm. This historic saltwater farm is home to Maine’s most beloved Belted Galloway cattle, often called “Oreo cows” for their distinctive white bands. Owned and preserved by the Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Aldermere Farm is […]
December 26, 2025
Heading South from Miami on Route 1 to the Florida Keys, the first place to party hard is at mile marker 104 in Key Largo at Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill. Jimmy is the former coach of the Dallas Cowboys (where he won two Super Bowls), the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami football […]
December 23, 2025
There has been a bar at the address of Two Friends since before the Great Key West Fire of 1886. This historic Key West icon has been a bordello, saloon, a location for treasure hauls, hurricanes and thousands of unforgettable nights. Don’t forget Key West’s rough and tumble roots were built on the […]
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