The One about Superior Dairy in Hanford, California
When I was a child, my grandfather who was a well-known chef in the area back in the ’70s and ’80s, would take me to a place called Superior Dairy in the agricultural town of Hanford, California. Superior Dairy has become well-known in the United Read More …
The One about Paul Fejos’ “Lonesome”
For many years, silent film fans have hoped to watch Paul Fejos’s “Lonesome”. Most have heard comparisons of Fejos’s film to F.W. Murnau’s “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans” and Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis”, but the fact was that for many years, “Lonesome” was a rare Read More …
The One about the Donguri Kyowakoku TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Solamachi Store
For those who are fans of Studio Ghibli animated films, there are a few locations one should visit in Japan. The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, the Hayao Miyazaki Nittere Ohdokei Clock and a Donguri Kyowakoku store located throughout Japan. A Donguri Kyowakoku store is where Read More …
The One about LACMA
In 1920, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) opened. Located on Wilshire Blvd. in the Miracle Mile area in Los Angeles, right next to La Brea Tar Pits, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States and has over 150,000 Read More …
The One about Going to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Late at Night in Cupertino
It was back in 1978 when two men would create Chicago Deep Dish Pizza with a Southern California flair. The two would open their first BJ’s restaurant in Santa Ana and the popularity of the deep dish pizza would lead to several more restaurants in Read More …
The One about the IZOD Men’s Striped Essential Woven Shirt
Back in the late 1930’s, American businessman Vincent De Paul Draddy, who worked for David Crystal Co., wanted to find a name for his menswear. As the story goes, while vacationing in London, Vincent met Jack Izod, a well-respected tailor who happened to be retiring. Read More …
The One about the Calibre Sea Knight (SC-4S2-04-001.6) Watch
Samuel Friedmann and his company, Gevril Group are best known for owning and managing many brands of watches. While Gevril is a well-known watch brand that has its roots as far back as the 1700’s, the current incarnation of the company is known for its Read More …
The One about My Interests in Yachts and Sailboats
There is something calming for me about watching sailboats. I don’t know how many times that watching people from the distance, I’ve always wondered how it would be on the other end? While I was younger, I always felt that perhaps, I would never be Read More …
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The One about Wesley Ruggles’ “No Man of Her Own”
Before Clark Gable and Carole Lombard would become Hollywood’s super couple in real life, both worked on one film together back in 1932 titled “No Man of Her Own”. Directed by Wesley Ruggles (“Too Many Husbands”, “Arizona”, “I’m No Angel”, “True Confessions”), the pre-code Hollywood Read More …
The One about the Hayao Miyazaki Nittere Ohdokei Clock
For those visiting the Shinbashi area in the Minato ward in Tokyo, the location is best known for the NTV Shiodome and Panasonic Museums, but many flock to the area for a clock. Designed by Hayao Miyazaki and sculpted by Shachimaru Kunio, the Niterre Ohdokei Read More …
The One about the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel in Yokohama
In the central business district of Yokohama, if you ever go near Minato Mirai 21, you will come across the Yokohama Landmark Tower, the Pacifico Yokohama convention center, art musums, cafes, restaurants and malls. But one popular locations is the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel Read More …
The One about Fresh Bay Cafe in San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a city with so much going on, day or night. Restaurants all over the city which serves up a great diverse styles of cuisine. Surprisingly, near the Fort Mason Center and Marina Blvd., there are very few restaurants within five minutes of Read More …
The One about Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill in San Jose, California
Do you love sushi and live in the South Bay or vacationing in the area? Definitely give Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill in San Jose (or for those in the Orange County, Southern California – Tustin, California location) a try! Using high quality ingredients to Read More …
The One about Jean-Luc Godard and Jean-Pierre Gorin’s “Tout Va Bien”
May 1968, France’s economy was shut down. The largest general strike in an advanced industrial country, 11 million workers were on strike for two weeks and student protests ran rampant. It was a blow to President Charles de Gaulle’s government and groups revolted against modern Read More …
The One about Pacific Catch Fresh Fish Grill in San Francisco, California
In San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, one can find a Pacific Catch Fresh Fish Grill restaurant. The Westcoast Fish House is best known for serving poke and for 13 years, they are best known for their poke bowls. We had our Uber driver Read More …
The One about the “Salute the Farmer” Statue in Porterville, California
For those traveling on Highway 65, in Central California is the agricultural town of Porterville, California. Part of Tulare County, the swampy town of Porterville was created as a stopping place founded by Peter Goodhue in 1854 for gold seekers. Some of those seeking gold Read More …
The One about Tinting the Windows of your Car
To tint or not your tint your car? I recommend tinting your vehicle and I can tell you that from experience, by doing so can save you on repair bills in the long run. One of the problems that I had with vehicles I never Read More …
The One about the Toyota Prius C
Throughout my life, I have alternated years of vehicles from sporty to something of convenience and back and forth. While my parents had a Mercedes and big trucks, I have always been in the position of wanting a Mercedes, BMW, Infinity or Lexus but then Read More …
The One about Lonely Planet Discover Europe
For those who are traveling to Europe, one of the biggest decisions to make is explore a country for multiples days or weeks or venture to as many countries as possible. While the decision is subjective, there are those who want to explore as much Read More …
The One about Leo McCarey’s “Make Way for Tomorrow”
In the 1930’s, both Leo McCarey and Frank Capra are held to the highest regard. Legendary American film critic Andrew Sarris wrote of McCarey, “McCarey represents a principle of improvisation in the history of the American film. Noted less for his rigorous direction than for Read More …
The One about Sno-Crave Tea House and Hot Pot
I have discussed my love for snow ice and have tried many locations around the state. But one that I have not yet tried was Sno-Crave Tea House and Hot Pot, located in the DeAnza shopping area in San Jose, California. As one can expect Read More …
The One about Curry House – Japanese Curry and Spaghetti
Way back in 1913, Urakami Shoten was created and until 1926, they started selling Japanese-style curry. Now, known as House Shokuhin Kabushiki-gaisha (House Foods Corporation), the company has become one of Japan’s largest food manufacturers and brands making many types of curry, snacks and the Read More …