It has been a long time since I wrote about New Years Resolutions, mostly because I don’t make them. I have no interest in coming up with ways to better myself, then failing and feeling even worse.
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This post comes at the request of a friend. Once he heard that my birthday was Christmas Eve, and realizing that I am Jewish, he wanted to know how that worked growing up. It is pretty simple, as I explained: I never suffered. As an only child and an only […]
You know how I love to give you stuff, just because you swing by and read my blog? Well, it’s back! It is that time of year again. Tickets for Key West’s premier food and wine event are now on sale, and I have good news for you. Say it […]
It is no secret that my favorite Fantasy Fest event is the Masquerade March, and this year proved no different. The theme of Superheroes, Villains and Beyond brought out the wacky, the tacky and of course, the naked. Some people will take any excuse to remove their clothes and prance […]
Yes, I know what you are thinking: Rules? What rules? There are no stinkin’ rules at Fantasy Fest! That’s what makes it so much, er, fun! Well, there are some actual law-type rules, which mainly get ignored. But I am talking more about the common sense type stuff here. I […]
This past weekend was a good time from start to finish. It has left me completely exhausted and badly in need of another weekend. ASAP. It happens that we find ourselves sitting next to people in restaurants that leave me laughing – either at them, with them, or both – […]
Solo American Bistro is the latest incarnation in a spot that has housed numerous other establishments over the years. We finally decided to give it a try at the suggestion of friends, and with the promise that September is 50% off for locals.
In the past week, I have had many requests for photos of the holiday food. How did it all turn out? See for yourself: I like my meals to start with an appetizer and a glass of wine, so we started with the always popular (and homemade) potato knishes, and […]
Now that we have covered the Superhero cocktails, it is time to talk about the other side of the coin, the Villains. There are so many good ones to choose from (and still I have no costume ideas…) and so many good drinks to go along with them. Once again, […]
Fantasy Fest is just around the corner and this year’s theme is Superheroes, Villains and Beyond. In honor of my being proactive and trying to come up with some costume ideas before October 20, I have decided to share with you some decidedly heroic, and evil cocktail recipes.