It was a pleasure to participate as an official sponsor for the 41st Annual Gala benefiting CHCF. Guests enjoyed live music, authentic Hispanic themed performances, and food at Chelsea Piers. A true highlight was interacting with staff members and affiliate partners learning about the various…
As a Queens kid, it was pretty cool to participate in a conversation with the @mets this week. The worlds borough is getting a world-class multi-purpose entertainment complex. In the room were engaged representatives of the community, land use consultants and political stakeholders. We shared inclusive…
#GenderEqulity #WomenLifeFreedom #Art This past weekend here in New York City, I had the privilege of participating in a live art installation for human rights – women rights! Specifically in solidarity with Iranian women and gender equality. International artist JR and his team made…
Winery tour in Napa, California. Hosted by the wonderful team at E & J Gallo. We enjoyed private tasting at William Hill, MacMurray Ranch, Luis Martini and Frei Brothers.
#travel #Chicago #music Millennium Park Summer 2022 A waterfront oasis at sunset as a summer music festival rages on. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping, art and architecture. I sliced-up some drone footage and dropped heavy beats. Goodtimes flying, editing and creating this hype video. Ralph…
The industry impacted most by the global pandemic, everything related to hospitality can receive additional funding from the government. If your business is related to the bar or restaurant world and you suffered financial losses in 2020 due to the pandemic: apply today, it’s easy….
TIME magazine breaks down the tax incentives and the local pushback. LINK ? to article FORBES dives in the economy in eye-popping detail. LINK ? to article What will improve life for those die-hard patriotic Puertorriqueños that didn’t leave the island during tough times? Those…
During the most challenging year in my life, helping others helped me. A real bright spot during the early days of Covid19 was my long-standing relationships with local non-profit groups. Growing up in Queens, New York near Elmhurst Hospital was never a big deal,…
A trip to Northern Spain to explore the culinary delights of the Basque Country. While I was in the area as a guest of the prestigious winery Arinzano with the highest designation in Spain of Vino De Pago. The first night we had wonderful dinner…
It was a pleasure to support the father and son team of Mario and Marcello Civelli recently at El Gauchito the well-known Argentinian butcher shop and restaurant in Queens, NY. Locals have known, if you want authentic for from Argentina in NYC, this has been…
The Hungry Traveler Before our trip to explore Lisbon, Portugal for 3 nights in April, I did what I usually do; I ask everyone from there or that have been there that I know for tips and recommendations to get the most out of short…
CLICK HERE TO READ A RECENT REVIEW (Lonely Planet article on Barbados being the most satisfying destination in the world!) As I share this post (basically to boast) we have another major winter storm dumping freezing rain and up to a foot of snow throughout…