Kentucky Colonels’ Reunion BBQ [classic article]

[As first published in Pulitzer.com] I was extremely honored last year when Gov. Paul Patton of Kentucky named me a … Continue reading Kentucky Colonels’ Reunion BBQ [classic article]

The P’s and Q’s of $ and ¢ [classic article]

[As first published on Pulitzer.com] Etiquette maven Dorothea Johnson is an expert at how manners affect business. The wife of … Continue reading The P’s and Q’s of $ and ¢ [classic article]

After watching the excellent Green Book at The Charles theater, my friend Carroll and I were up for a little … Continue reading In Baltimore, after watching Oscar nominated/Oscar winning films, head to Orto for a bite!

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Face it: most boxes of chocolate are kind of terrible . . . yet, if they’re put in front of … Continue reading Figure-friendly Valentine’s Day treats: Amora Coffee flavors

I’m all about discretionary spending money for quality and pleasure, not out of habit. Most finance and culinary experts strongly … Continue reading Get coffee freshly roasted just for you: Amora

Most people don’t want to get out — or even buy — a mortar and pestle for muddling flavors into … Continue reading Your own easy, fresh mixologist cocktails: The Tastemaker (with recipes)