Papadoble, the office!  Yes, this unassuming place was my evening watering spot so much that I referred to it as “The office”.  You’d walk right by if you hadn’t been warned how good it is.  But don’t skip it, don’t pass it up, and please don’t...

Now that I have de-compressed from my stint in Nashville, I have been reflecting on some of the very cool and cold, but mainly cool times I have had in Nashville.  Nashville was a town I went to with no pre-existing expectations, no personal references as what I might expect.  No, I went...

Tasting Table is exactly what a foodie like myself loves. Lots of credible-edible information on the latest eateries, chefs, foods and drinks in and around town. They specialize in LA/New York/Chicago/San Francisco and Washington D.C., but they also have a generic “Everywhere”...

My newest favorite restaurant, the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach, ca, newly opened and at first glance looked full of promise.  It was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly pleased with my dining experience.  Many many times I have been to a new concept restaurant or bistro that tried too...

Newly opened Bottega Louie is one of my new favorites.  An oasis in the middle of sometimes dreary downtown Los Angeles, this polished, marble and brass space is cavernous, light and airy.  The glass cases are filled with delights both sweet and savory.  The bar beckons, if only I was there...

Bar Pintxo, located in Santa Monica, California is well worth the trip.  It certainly beats a flight to Barcelona, which is as far as you’d have to go to get authentic “Tapa’s” dishes.  Bar Pintxo also serves Jamon Iberico, the prized ham from Spain who’s fat is...

This “Coin Chair” is actually a piece of functional art.  Designed by Johnny Swing, this piece is hand-welded in a curvaceous shape out of 1500 half dollar coins and 7000 welds.  Stainless steel and half-dollar pieces make up it’s butterfly shape.  This is not cheap change...

This is the coolest kart facility I have seen in the US.  DROMO 1 is located in Orange County, California, near Disneyland and it offers the thrill of real racing on their 1000ft. long track.  DROMO offers gas powered karts made by STRATOS which feature a custom built 9hp engine which can...

Coming this October 25th is the Targa Trophy, a one day luxury road rally event between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and back.  Some of the marques participating are Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, Spyker, Mercedes, Aston Martin, BMW, Audi, Corvette, Classic Exotics, Muscle cars and...

This seems like a really fun and cool idea.  It’s called Old School PE and it takes a group of adults and puts them in a gymnasium and they take on all of their old elementary school playground games.  That’s right, games like dodge ball, kick ball, tug of war, line tag, whiffle...

Located in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands is this cool restaurant, bar/lounge, dance club and meeting space called the VAKZUID. Built right into the stadiums structure, Vakzuid has terraces that look out onto the Olympic stadium on the inside and a huge outdoor terrace/bar area...

Whatever you want to call it, Petanque, Boules or Bocce, this can be one of the most addictive games for leisure fun. Gather a group of friends or family, a great bottle of wine or six pack of beer and you’d be surprised at how competitive things can get. One summer in the South of...

Located in Manhattan Beach is this cozy restaurant named Petros. Greek food is the specialty however don’t let that fool you. The food is the most unique and delicious Greek food you will try. Not your usual heavy, meat laden dishes. These are light, tasty dishes. Grilled fish,...

In the town of Valdarno, located in the heart of the Chianti valley, along the “Cassia Vetus” (ancient road) is a quaint little place I want to tell you about. It is called the Cassia Vetus Osteria de Cavalieri. We pulled our Alfa Romeo into the small empty parking lot and turned...

Two of the coolest building in Paris France come from Architect Edouard Francois. The “Hotel Fouquet” and the “Tower Flower building”. The Hotel Fouquet located at 46 ave George’s V and Champs Elysee, is listed as one of the leading luxury hotels of the world. ...

I think this is cool. Would love to see it in person to see it’s quality and strength. For a student or someone on the move it’s a nice concept. CASULO To View the Video Click...

Best hamburger and baked potato in the “Big Easy”. The Port of Call, located on 838 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans was my thrice a week hang. Lively bar, with a huge menu of tropical drinks but it was the huge hamburgers that kept me coming back time and time again. Next time you...

The Murinsel bridge which was designed by Architect Vito Acconci, has pushed the boundary between functional space, urban planning, and bridge building. This bridge actually floats, rising with the tide, can support over three hundred people. It’s organic shape looks like a giant...

The Golden Cup indeed, this Tapas bar, located half a block away from the Marina Village in Barcelona was touted as “The Best Tapas” in Barcelona by my local guide. We slipped into this narrow bar and I began to order but was told that the bartender will not take your order, you...

“Pura Vida” is how you’ll feel once you arrive at this hilltop resort, where the rain forest meets Jaco Beach. If you want to experience a true paradise, this is the place. About an hour and a half drive from San Jose, you will find La Villa Caletas, a warm oasis of a...