The following is an incredible post on Israeli breakfast by David Lebovitz. A breakfast in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem is a magnificent experience. A combination of spice, fresh produce, and delicious breads and cheeses, it is amazing that it remains … Continue reading
Hotels are bagging traditional room service. Don’t expect your room service meal to arrive underneath stainless-steel plate covers on rolling tables at many hotels across the country. Your grub may show up on paper trays or brown paper bags, albeit … Continue reading
“Once a year, go some place you’ve never been before.” Dalai Lama “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine “A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” Lao … Continue reading
For years, most hotel restaurants could easily be dismissed as unremarkable and unsurprising, their menus seemingly unchanged from year to year. But lately, they have been following the lead of upscale restaurants and offering ingredients grown or produced nearby. “Most … Continue reading
How to use strategic top-down branding to drive profitability. My idea of “inclusive exclusivity” started in a boardroom many years ago in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I was making a presentation to a group of executives at the Borgata Hotel, … Continue reading
Cold pressed, organic, or with a shot of vodka, fresh juice is a golden opportunity. There is gold in them fruits. Once upon a time long ago, in 1996, Doug Green happened upon a storefront in New York’s East Village. … Continue reading
Do consumers really want a lot of options? Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending time in London taking in the local food scene. My last trip led me to the incredible Borough Market. For those of you who … Continue reading
“With only 700 sq. feet, this apartment may be small but it has big style impact. The interior design of this modern Swedish apartment captures a New York City loft quality. Open plan, neutral color scheme with bold color accents, … Continue reading
In the ongoing health debate, sometimes perception is more important than reality. I love Emergen-C, the powdered vitamin supplement sold at drug stores and minimarts. When I take it, I am buying into the myth that supplements will make me … Continue reading
In 1986, a second-year NBA player named Michael Jeffrey Jordan scored 63 points for the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Boston Celtics. The remarkable performance still stands as a league playoff record. At the … Continue reading
