From Baltimore’s Petite Louis Bistro, take-home for New Year’s Eve. I’ll start with lobster bisque.
Petit Louis is a Baltimore landmark, a treasured restaurant, and sharing holiday meals there are a tradition for many families. …
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The Stonewall Inn, the first national gay historic landmark in the U.S. is in a bind. Can you help?
I don’t typically share information about fund-raising campaigns, but these aren’t typical times and The Stonewall Inn isn’t a typical …
Ben Vereen is “Steppin’ Out” at Feinstein’s/54 Below — free, tonight, streaming at 6:30 p.m. ET
The coronavirus has closed Feinstein’s/54 Below for the foreseeable future. But the generous folks there aren’t going to stop providing …
I saw a nice video today. It made me feel warm all over. Here’s actress Linda Gray from… “well, you know.”
The last time that Linda Gray and I chatted and laughed was at a reunion of the talented folks who …
Closed by COVID-19 concerns, New York’s most iconic piano bar now a virtual sing-along destination.
Ok, this is some of the best news that I’ve had all day. Marie’s Crisis, in New York’s West Village, …
Baltimore Restaurant Week, 2020. There are some tasty options on the winter menus. My Favorites…
The winter edition of Baltimore’s Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow, and local foodies are all aflutter and with good reason. …
Easter needs its own cocktail and the 3-ingredient Pink Squirrel needs to regain some respect.
Creamy and as blush-pink as a bunny’s nose, the Pink Squirrel is as perfect for Easter as any cocktail could …
Start with soupe de lenitlles a la truffe, then ring in the New Year with Petit Louis in Roland Park
Here’s Petit Louis’ menu for New Year’s Eve, 2018. As usual, their holiday menu—guided by Executive Chef, Chris Scanga—is pretty special. …
At Baltimore’s Center Club: A 4-course dinner and 3-sets of jazz featuring Nico Sarbanes. Perfect.
As a kid, I became a devoted fan of jazz and the standards. Years later, I discovered the supper club …
I was a member of the Playboy Club for years. It was great for business meetings—and other stuff.
The BBC app on my iPhone announced the news last week. Hugh Hefner had died. Learning about his passing didn’t …
Everything you should know about the Belmont Stakes—in 137 pages: The official 2017 media guide.
It’s all here. Facts, figures, minutiae, and more. Click, read, learn, and astound your horsey friends with your in-depth knowledge …
It’s going to be a Broadway weekend. Here’s your printable Tony Awards Ballot for 2017.
Click, download, and enjoy! And, by the way, I think there are going to be more than a few surprises …
Opening a bottle of Champagne with a sword is so festively cool. What could go wrong? #sabrage
Picture it. New Years Eve, your house. You have friends over and it’s not quite midnight and your guests are stuffed from eating …
Coming to Everyman Theatre: Something sweet (and it’s not just the the new season line-up)
Just when we thought Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre couldn’t get any better, they pulled a rabbit out of their hat, they …
It’s for a great cause, if you can take the sticker shock.
Louis XIII has collaborated with Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis to create an exclusive blend of Louis XIII cognac, to be …
A wee hardware store in Astoria Queens is more than meets the eye. Think speakeasy.
The Gothamist reports that an unassuming little hardware store at 31-30 Ditmars Boulevard between 31st and 33rd Streets in Astoria is …
A Sunday brunch worth saving for—and you’ll need to save fast.
It may just be the best Sunday brunch in the United States. The host suggests that you schedule at least …
Classic books, cocktails, and connections.
I’m a long-time fan of Abe’s Books. Their emails and posts are imaginative, clever, and—for book loves—totally engaging. (Abe’s also …
