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Join me on an epic journey across the United States as I embark on the 50 State Wine Challenge – a quest to taste the finest wines each state has to offer. From renowned vineyards in California’s to hidden gems tucked away in the most unexpected corners of the country, I’ll be exploring the diverse and captivating world of American wine. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to discover the unique flavors of your own backyard, this blog is for you. I’ll guide you through wineries and introduce you to lesser-known gems, providing valuable insights into the people...

During its heyday, the Chelsea Hotel in New York City was a home and safe haven for Bohemian artists, poets, and musicians such as Bob Dylan, Gregory Corso, Allen Ginsberg, Janis Joplin, and Dee Dee Ramone. This oral history of the famed hotel peers behind the iconic facade and delves into the mayhem, madness, and brilliance that stemmed from the hotel in the 1980s and 1990s.

Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E. B. White's stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America's foremost literary figures. The New York Times named Here Is New York one of the 10 best books ever written about the metropolis, and The New Yorker called it "the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city".