Shawarma, which means “turning” in Arabic, refers to how the sliced meat is prepared before being placed into a pita or a laffa. I had the good fortune to dine on it at a fine restaurant in Dubai, which got me thinking….
Read my more in my Medium post, “To every season … turn, turn, turn.”
The legendary Pappy Van Winkle.
Facebook Twitter LinkedInIf you’re a bourbon fan, you have undoubtedly heard of Pappy Van Winkle. I previously mentioned it in another blog as an example of the cult-like magnetism of certain high-end spirits. However, the story of this iconic brand deserves its own telling. Beginning in 1893, Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle was a salesman for W. L. Weller, and would eventually...
Is the cruise industry making a comeback?
Facebook Twitter LinkedInWhile many industries took major hits due to the pandemic, the cruise industry might have been one of the most publicized sectors in crisis. At the start of the pandemic, it wasn’t unusual to find headlines about outbreaks on cruises, passengers being stranded, or companies suspending travel. The industry also suffered a financial blow. In the United...