This Painting is a Hideous

Read MoreLook at this hideous piece of shit. Not me, you fool!
I mean, look at the painting!

Read MoreLook at this hideous piece of shit. Not me, you fool!
I mean, look at the painting!

Read MoreAdmittedly, I would make a lousy political strategist.
I have no patience with idiocy. I have no concept of how to appeal to the “average voter.” I have no clue as to why the dopes and dummies of the broad electorate continue electing politicians who consistently act against the best interests of the American working class. Call me an elitist — at least, I’ll admit it.

Read MoreIf every journey begins with a single step forward, then Ross Leitz has run an incontrovertible marathon.
That’s not an easy thing to do when you’re a 6-foot, 4-inch grizzly bear of a man who once weighed nearly 500 pounds and currently resides in the foodie and drinkie capital of America, that great city of all temptation — New Orleans.

Read MoreWith the 2016 presidential campaign already in full swing, the only thing missing at the moment appears to be genuine enthusiasm for Hillary Clinton.

Read MoreMoments after the final course was made from scratch, served, and promptly devoured at Mon Ami Gabi’s renowned cooking class, I approached executive chef and part-owner Terry Lynch. My only question was — when’s the next class coming up? I was ready to pounce and make another reservation on the spot. For anyone who enjoys learning more about culinary history, the fine art of cooking and devising original recipes, and/or simply adores eating great food and drinking specialty cocktails much like I do — this experience isn’t to be missed.