Chicago at Christmas, 2019
Just a few random shots of Chicago walking around one December evening. Happy Holidays!
Central Park, New York, November 2017
New York City. Manhattan. Unquestionably one of the great cities in the world. True New Yorkers would say it's unquestionably The Greatest City in the world. Many find it a mecca for…
The Albert, Chicago, October 2017
It's not often that a hotel makes references to physics in its name or the name and decor of its restaurant, but one recently-opened hotel in Chicago does just that.…
Southern Cut Barbecue, Chicago, July 2017
In the United States, barbecue (long, slow cooking at low temperatures with wood smoke) is generally associated with the Southern states. Texas boasts of its brisket and beef ribs smoked…
Halleck Vineyard Inner Circle Wine Club Dinner & Play in NYC
I got hooked on fine wine almost 40 years ago on my first trip to the Napa Valley. However, as much as I enjoy the beverage itself, a huge part…
The Stone House, Georgetown, Washington DC
Valeria and I recently had a chance to spend a weekend in Washington DC. No, we weren't there to deal with politics or politicians, but rather to attend a wedding. We…
Cafe Deluxe, Georgetown, Washington DC, March 2017
Valeria and I had the great pleasure of attending the wedding of an old friend's daughter in Washington DC this month. The main affair was, of course, the wedding and events around it,…
Windy, Tall Ships, Navy Pier, Chicago 2016_07
Tall Ships at Navy Pier, Chicago 2016
What is it about sailing ships that makes most of us dream of luxury, romance and adventure? To be sure, the movie industry has played a role, but human beings…
JW Marriott “Le Merigot” Hotel & Spa, Santa Monica, CA, February, 2015
Valeria and I made a short escape from the Chicago winter to the relative warmth of Santa Monica California in early February. We didn't spend a lot of time there,…
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak, & Crab House, La Jolla, December, 2014
Valeria and I took a break from the Chicago winter to visit San Diego. As usual, I researched restaurants as diligently (maybe more diligently) than I researched places to see…
