As America is a land of immigrants, so too our cuisine is as varied and diverse as our population’s origins. Who doesn’t eat pizza or Chinese take-out or enjoy a Greek salad (among other ethnic cuisines) now and then? Food and Travel writer John Mariani, Editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, is a considerable food … Read more
Like John Coleman, co-founder of Celebrating Act 2™, many of us wine drinkers may know what we like but don’t know how to navigate the information on the label of better wines–especially foreign wines. We often fly blind in choosing a new wine. Food and Travel critic, John Mariani, the editor of The Virtual Gourmet … Read more
While we all wonder what the ‘New Normal’ will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the end of the small restaurant business as we have known it. Food Critic and Travel Writer John Mariani has observed and commented on the industry for 40 years. He’s also a student of history and … Read more
Food and Travel writer John Mariani has been collecting menus from great restaurants he has reviewed for over 40 years. He’s donated his historic collection to benefit culinary students and chefs of the future. Besides being works of art they are cultural landmarks and historical records of great gastronomy of the late 20th century. John … Read more
Can you believe a famous restaurant which can normally sell a great wine from their cellar for well over $100 offering it at a discount of up to 50%? Food and travel writer, John Mariani of Virtual Gourmet, Tells Art and John it’s actually happening now! The Great Restaurants are reduced to doing only take-out … Read more
Food and Travel writer John Mariani knows the restaurant industry inside and out. Small, local ‘Mom & Pop’ restaurants are an important part of our economy and are particularly vulnerable in this time of shutdown because of the COVID-19 virus. He discusses with Art and John the unique situation these neighborhood entrepreneurs face, how they’re … Read more
What will we do when travel restrictions imposed because of COVID-19 pandemic are relaxed? John Mariani, noted Food and Travel writer and publisher of the popular weekly newsletter, Virtual Gourmet, is a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ (the website for everyone over 50.) In this video he chats with Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™’s Food & Travel contributor, John Mariani, author of the popular weekly newsletter the Virtual Gourmet, explains why the world is experiencing a GLUT of wine. The conversation with founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman includes some history, some business and good advice. Some of the great wines of the world are included … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce us to regular Contributor, John Mariani, world traveler, columnist and author ( over 12 books) who publishes the weekly newsletter Virtual Gourmet. they discuss Mariani’s philosophy toward reporting on food and travel as well as the joys of his job. along the way of this … Read more
It seems there’s more myths surrounding seafood than any other cuisine! Which are true and should be heeded and which are just old myths–and where did they come from, anyway? Celebrating Act 2™’s contributing Food and Travel expert, John Mariani, publisher of the popular weekly newsletter, Virtual Gourmet debunks some and explains others. Its a … Read more