Souvlaki I enjoy Greek food, so I’ve been to quite a few Greek restaurants in my time. I also order souvlaki, calamari, and greek salad from restaurants that deliver Greek Food. However, I have to say that the best souvlaki I’ve ever had is the souvlaki sold from a Greek food truck or concession stand. [...]
The Mermaid Parade Today we’re going to look at a local community event that takes place in Coney Island, NY once a year: the Mermaid Parade. Coney Island Mardi Gras According to the event’s page at coneyisland.com, the Mermaid Parade was “founded in 1983 by Coney Island USA, the not-for-profit arts organization that also produces [...]
If you’re planning a trip to Nashville, add this stop to your list of places to visit. Willie Nelson Museum Photo: Copyright 2006 T.Bennett Willie Nelson Museum and General Store The museum is at the back of a general store that is also fun to browse around. According to the willienelsongeneralstore.com website, it has been [...]
Well, today is Mother’s day and moms all over the country have enjoyed a lovingly made breakfast in bed, or a delicious Mother’s Day brunch. Churches and restaurants are giving out flowers to visiting moms and special outings and dinners have been planned. Mother’s Day always falls on a Sunday, and it’s the perfect day [...]
I was watching some Pogues music videos on YouTube recently when I noticed the concession stand for the first time (I can’t help it, I can spot a concession stand any where). That got me thinking, what other video clips feature concessions, concession foods, or concession trailers? The Smashing Pumpkins music video with the ice [...]
I ♥ Hot Chocolate Today, an ode to hot chocolate – a sweet treat popular around the world and available everywhere: from fancy restaurants to vending machines, concession stands to the comfort of your own home. Hot Chocolate History Xocolatl The Spanish Conquistador Cortez of Mexico had a goblet of hot chocolate every day – [...]
The History of the Jukebox The original source of the word “juke” is uncertain, but the importance of the jukebox to rock and roll history is indisputable. According to history-of-rock.com, ‘jook’ may have once meant ‘dance.’ The first jukebox appeared in 1927 and they gained popularity as entertainment in speakeasies during prohibition. Let the Jukebox [...]
You’re Looking at Country I’m about as old fashioned as I can be And I hope you’re lik’in what you see ‘Cause if you’re lookin’ at me You’re lookin’ at country You don’t see no city when you look at me ‘Cause a country is all I am I love runnin’ bare-footed Through the old [...]
Wictionary defines the term Joe’s diner as a “placeholder name for a fictional or hypothetical everyman’s restaurant, particularly a single small, local business contrasted against large businesses or franchises.” However, Joe’s diner really exists – in Flagstaff, Arizona. Joe’s Place This little coffee shop, located at 102 East Route 66, is apparently the origin of [...]
