Masaharu Morimoto – from Iron Chef to Restaurant Empire
Who is Masaharu Morimoto, how he became an Iron Chef, and where to dine at his restaurants in the USA, including his biography, iconic dishes, awards, and a guide to all locations.
Places & Discoveries – USA
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Speakeasy in Boston – From Scofflaw to Kennedys
Boston had 4,000 speakeasies – four times more than legal bars, where the word scofflaw was born and a molasses flood killed 21 people, reflecting the city's modern hidden bars.
Speakeasy in Los Angeles – Hollywood, Tunnels, and Escape to Tijuana
Prohibition in LA was infused with Hollywood glamour, 11 miles of tunnels beneath the city center, and weekend escapes to Mexico, showcasing modern hidden bars in Los Angeles.
Speakeasy in Detroit – from Hamtramck to the Purple Gang
Detroit was the capital of alcohol smuggling in the USA – 75-80% of all smuggling passed through the Detroit River. Hamtramck, inhabited by Poles, became the epicenter of illegal moonshine production.
Speakeasy in San Francisco – The City That Laughed at Prohibition
The Anti-Saloon League called San Francisco absurdly wet; the mayor drank publicly for 19 years, and the city council reprimanded the police for enforcing the law, leading to modern hidden bars.
Speakeasy in New Orleans – The City That Ignored Prohibition
New Orleans simply refused to comply with prohibition, with a federal agent finding a drink in 35 seconds; the history of cocktails, jazz, and the best contemporary speakeasies.
Speakeasy in Chicago – From Al Capone to Hidden Bars
During Prohibition, Chicago had 20,000 illegal establishments – three times more than legal bars, featuring the stories of Al Capone, Hymie Weiss (a Polish gangster feared by Capone), and the best contemporary speakeasies in the city.
Speakeasy in New York – a guide to hidden bars
The best speakeasies in NYC: from the famous PDT behind a phone booth to Beauty & Essex behind a pawn shop. Addresses, how to get in, what to order, and how much it costs.
Polish Traces in New York – Places You Must See
From the Kościuszko Monument to St. Stanislaus Church in Manhattan, a guide to Polish sites in NYC for the Polish community and tourists.
Greenpoint – Little Poland in Brooklyn. What to See, Where to Eat
A guide to the Polish neighborhood in New York: bakeries, restaurants, shops, churches. What remains of Little Poland and what is worth visiting.
Free Viewpoints in New York City – Best Views for Zero Dollars
Top of the Rock costs $44, but these views of Manhattan are free, including bridges, parks, ferries, and terraces with NYC panoramas.
Polish Places in Chicago – Jackowo, Churches, Museums, Restaurants
Chicago is the largest Polish city outside of Poland. A guide to Jackowo, Polish churches, the Polish Museum, and the best restaurants.
The Most Interesting Food Halls in New York – Where to Eat Under One Roof
From Chelsea Market to Essex Market and Urbanspace, a guide to NYC food halls: what to eat, how much it costs, and how to get there.
Hidden Gardens and Parks in New York – Places Tourists Don’t Know About
Everyone knows Central Park, but NYC has dozens of hidden gardens, pocket parks, and green oases; a guide to secret parks.
Best Museums in New York City for Free or Pay What You Wish
MoMA is free on Fridays, the Met is pay what you wish, and Smithsonian is always free; a guide to free and affordable museums in NYC.
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