Recently, I saw a piece covered by two TV stations that mentioned that the “Top of the Rock” was moving towards “Dynamic Pricing!” The “Top of the Rock”, also known as the rooftop of Rockefeller Center, is known for its unobstructed views of iconic landmarks, such as the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Chrysler Building, the George Washington Bridge,…read more →
Pizza is my favorite food! The passion for pizza goes way back to my early childhood when my Sicilian Grandmother, Anna Intelisano, made her own pizza for us. At our house, for a variety of reasons, we would often have pizza on Friday nights with cannoli for dessert. Pizza was invented in Naples, Italy in the early to mid-1800s. The classic Margherita-style pizza…read more →
For many years the Forest Hills Tennis Center also known as the West Side Tennis Club stood dormant! For all intents and purposes, it was rotting away waiting for the wrecking ball to put it out of it’s misery. 1- The FHTC has history on it’s side: Built in 1923 and renovated in 2013 the FHTC has hosted legendary tennis…read more →
The 2017 major league baseball season opened on April 2nd with the Tampa Bay Rays hosting the New York Yankees. Some MLB teams cater to fans with discounted tickets and food while some play hardball with very high prices. The average price of 2 tickets (cheapest seats available) 2 small beers, 2 hot dogs and parking is about $78. Prices…read more →
Having touched foot on 5 of the 7 continents, I have learned a lot. With solid planning, I was able to do 3 weeks in Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia with 1 carry-on bag and 1 computer bag. My top travel tips are: Call your credit card companies in advance: and tell them where you are going and what dates. I…read more →
Pizza is a passion of mine! After six months, a few extra pounds and visiting 50+ places the results are in. Di Fara: Located in Midwood Brooklyn, this place is 2nd to none! All slices and pies are made by 90+ yo Dominick Demarco. Flavors explode in your mouth. Waits are painful but worth it. You have to go at…read more →
Wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the Mediterranean, Sorrento is long and narrow. Sorrento is reasonably priced and can be done either as a day trip or 1-2 nights will suffice. Stunning Cliffside views: Spectacular stretch of coastline over the bay of Naples and near Capri. Lemons and Limoncello: Sorrento takes it to the next level serving…read more →
10 Reasons Alex Rodriguez could be a Hall of Famer On Friday, 8/12/2016 “A-Rod” will play his last game. Barring an unlikely return to MLB, he will go on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2021. The baseball writers’ association will grapple with perhaps the most complex case in history. 1. 10 years on the ballot: By 2015, many younger…read more →
2016 will go down in the history books as one of the best seasons in NBA history. Here are my eight reasons The Golden State Warriors break Michael Jordan’s Bulls sacred single season record going 73-9. LeBron James’ Cavaliers shock the world coming back from a 3-1 deficit and win the title, breaking the city of Cleveland’s 52-year city…read more →
After 20+ years I just spent a week at the El San Juan and learned that it’s not what it used to be. Here’s what I found. 1. Leave your passport home: PR is a U.S. territory hence, you can ditch your passport! Bring a valid / current photo ID though. 2. The drinking age is 18 and currency is U.S. dollar: …read more →
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